The Rugged Maniac NJ 2013 Trailer will be out tomorrow, 7/21/13. The full video is still in production. Thing is, I've been pretty busy with work that I'm not able to devote much time into editing the footage.
In addition, I've come across an issue with the last parts of the Rugged Maniac footage I've captured with my Contour Roam 2. Sadly, the ending part of the Rugged Maniac run cannot be retrieved and used. This is a first for me of this issue. I'll be investigating if it's the Contour Roam 2 or the micro SD card.
Anyways, I'm busy doing videos so I'll leave you off with my previous mud run of MuckFest NJ 2013.
Hurricane Sandy swept through NJ like a bitch on wheels. The storm has destroyed lives and made living in the modern world a bit harder, but better days are coming.
It's time to rebuild and continue on with our lives; however, we cannot forget this event.
Plus, we cannot forget last years event on Halloween of 2011.
Disasters like this cannot be forgotten and held lightly.
It is best now to prepare for the next disaster or catastrophic event. This sounds like the apocalypse is coming. Technically it is, but it isn't at the same time.
Disasters and catastrophic events come and go, and some times they can be predicted (formations and paths of weather, behavior of animals, local news of what's currently happening).
However, many of us are not prepared for the event and are caught off guard when it happens.
When the lights went out on Monday, October 29th, I found myself dumbstruck and mentally unprepared. I had flashlights, batteries, candles, matches, defensive weapons, phone, first aid kit, and etc. at the ready, but I was not prepared for it in mind and I didn't have a plan on what to do next.
I sat at my desk in the dark. What I should have done was make sure that my other resources such as food, water, firewood, coal, family members, friends, and neighbors were in check.
My food supply was okay. My fiance and I placed them in a cooler with ice and transported them to my sister-in-law's home who had available power and room in the refrigerator.
Water was okay because the water line was unaffected.
Firewood and coal were low, but manageable. I would need to buy more coal for the next event and firewood is plentiful in my area.
My family members and friends were okay and were able to manage themselves. They live a few miles from us, but we were able to communicate easily via cell service.
However, some of my neighbors were not so good and that's one thing I (and others who read this) need to work on: BUILDING A GOOD RELATIONSHIP WITH NEIGHBORS.
We all have neighbors living next or across from us and some times, we don't get into their business and they don't get into ours. Most of us now live in a technology world of Facebook, Twitter, and Google. That's where we find most of our friends. We forget the basic aspects of being social which is face to face verbal contact.
And that's sad.
Where's the sense of community with your neighbors?
If you have good relations with your neighbors, then that's good and you're one step ahead of me.
But if you don't, then you need to build one.
Why?
Because neighbors (like people and strangers) are an important resource in rebuilding a destroyed community.
A band of neighbors can move a tree that's blocking a road instead of waiting for county road workers. A band of neighbors can help those who are trapped in a home instead of waiting for EMS. A band of neighbors can rally up and defend their homes from thieving opportunists instead of police who might be stretched too thin.
Getting a group of neighbors to help you and each other out is better than going through a terrible event alone. You and your neighbors can survive a lot longer compared to going at it alone.
Plus, neighbors utilized in a specific way can have quite an impact and be a game changer in a situation. REMEMBER, NEIGHBORS HAVE CERTAIN SKILLS THAT CAN BE USEFUL. If your neighbor knows first aid and you're hurt, he or she can save your life!
So now, what do you do knowing this valuable commodity and resource?
Basically, introduce yourself to your neighbor. Say hi or wave to them whenever you see them. Offer them help if they need it. Give them a resource (fruit, vegetables, firewood). Invite them over for a BBQ.
"A good neighbor - a found treasure." - Chinese Proverb
Sound off! What do you think? Do you have any relations with your neighbors? Or are you a hermit?
Finally! I was able to edit the Color Run Celebration/Party video and upload it onto my YouTube page. Here it is and enjoy!
I had to go through a lot of footage, and "pick and choose" which ones were worthy and appropriate for the video. Plus, the music needed to flow with the video. Sy Gardner's track "Truth" had that fast paced uplifting trance beat and mood. I give special thanks and credit to Sy's musical talent and creation. Check out his profiles:
Now what about Muck Ruckus? That's still on the editing table and I'm currently searching for an appropriate track that fits the mood to it. It'll be done hopefully by the end of this month...
A quick blog post and I'm out. Here's the video of THE COLOR RUN AT RACEWAY PARK IN ENGLISHTOWN, NJ. The event took place on September 1, 2012 (9/1/12).
THIS WAS TRULY THE HAPPIEST 5K IN THE WORLD.
Special thanks to Team Fit Boot Camp and Sam Hunwicke of Red Bug Recordings.
Working on videos that is! Considering Team FitBootCamp (FBC) and I did the Color Run at Raceway Park in Englishtown, NJ this past Saturday, I'm editing and finalizing the footage taken from the Go Pro.
Well, what about Muck Ruckus? To be Frank even though that's not my name, I'm not getting a lot of inspiration on the video. The event was awesome, but it was difficult to film all of Team FBC's action moments. Rugged Maniac was easier than Muck Ruckus because of obstacle placements. Muck Ruckus's course was spread out compared to Rugged Maniac; however, I'll continue with the video editing and complete it ASAP.
Special shout out goes to Team FBC and the owners of it. Without them, I wouldn't be as fit and healthy, and I think I would not have survived a 5k on a steady paced run.
I had an awesome film and photo opportunity today in West Milford, NJ. I attended the Greenwood Lake Airshow and had TONS of opportunities in film and photo making. I took more film than photo, but I had time constraints. I wish I was there a bit longer. Here are a few snip its of what I took:
An awesome Douglas C-47 paratrooper carrier with my grandparents. J/K :P
Vintage and real Japanese display of firearms and equipment.
101st Screaming Eagle 506th Paratrooper displaying his M1 Garand.
An awesome plane that flew by overhead at the beginning of the airshow. I forgot what this was called...
Anyways, I spent about 5 hours there observing, filming, and photographing everything I could. The downside was that there were a lot of kids running around the displays and interrupting my shots. I had to do MANY retakes. Video will be posted up soon. Overall, a fantastic and exhausting day. :D
