Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Announcement soon
You may have noticed a lack of activity round these parts. There's good reason...a reason I care not to go into. However, an announcement will soon be made about the future of Yom's Random Stats!
Monday, July 6, 2009
Mr. Yom, how do these wonderful videos get made and put on my compu-box?
That's a good question you asked there Timmy. Allow me to tell you how this whole thing works.
First Trent (I'm not calling him TFAM in this thing anymore, it's too ridiculous) sends me a text and asks if I'm available to film something. I usually am, but every once in a while I'm not. I reply to his text and, more often than not, head over.
Step 2, we find stats or pick an argument. Easier said than done. Last night it took us about 3 minutes to find the stats for the video, but I had been over there for 45 or something like that. The arguments for WYRD are a little easier, only because Trent is willing to argue anything.
Step 3: Set up the equipment. Find the tripod, drag out the $20 work lights (Big Lots kicks ass fyi), pop the camera on the pod, turn on the mike, set the white balance and hit record. Easiest part of the whole production.
Step 4: Argue/rifle off 5 stats. Tricky only because the arguments are done on the spot with little or no (mostly no) preparation, and I can barely read my own hand writing. But it usually goes off without a hitch, except the one time we had the epic tech fail. That is still a mystery we can't figure out.
Step 5: Edit the whole mess. Now Trent is doing all the editing right now on his 24" iMac (if you're editing anything this is as small as you want to go, trust me) with iMovie '09 despite having a copy of Final Cut Express. Why isn't he using FCE? Cause he doesn't know how to use it. This is where this thing comes in:
This is a 17" Apple eMac. It's been upgraded so it can run Leopard, and henceforth FCE. Trent got it for me so I can learn Final Cut and then show him how to use it. It works out for everyone: I get a dedicated video editing rig, and he gets to learn Final Cut without having to fail at every turn. He also got me this:
I have cracked it open, and Lord knows I'll be running to it whenever I need help.
Now this thing will get used for something you WILL see. We're working on a new project that I'm gonna film and edit myself. It's gonna be epic, and filmed on the epic handle cam!
It...It's the one on the right. It'll record, but the firewire port is dead. The one on the left won't record, but it'll play back and the firwire port is still live.
And since we're going this far, here's what my editing station looks like. Stare in awe and be jealous of that which you cannot have!
Yeah, yeah I know. I'll clean it up later, right now I got things to edit
First Trent (I'm not calling him TFAM in this thing anymore, it's too ridiculous) sends me a text and asks if I'm available to film something. I usually am, but every once in a while I'm not. I reply to his text and, more often than not, head over.
Step 2, we find stats or pick an argument. Easier said than done. Last night it took us about 3 minutes to find the stats for the video, but I had been over there for 45 or something like that. The arguments for WYRD are a little easier, only because Trent is willing to argue anything.
Step 3: Set up the equipment. Find the tripod, drag out the $20 work lights (Big Lots kicks ass fyi), pop the camera on the pod, turn on the mike, set the white balance and hit record. Easiest part of the whole production.
Step 4: Argue/rifle off 5 stats. Tricky only because the arguments are done on the spot with little or no (mostly no) preparation, and I can barely read my own hand writing. But it usually goes off without a hitch, except the one time we had the epic tech fail. That is still a mystery we can't figure out.
Step 5: Edit the whole mess. Now Trent is doing all the editing right now on his 24" iMac (if you're editing anything this is as small as you want to go, trust me) with iMovie '09 despite having a copy of Final Cut Express. Why isn't he using FCE? Cause he doesn't know how to use it. This is where this thing comes in:
This is a 17" Apple eMac. It's been upgraded so it can run Leopard, and henceforth FCE. Trent got it for me so I can learn Final Cut and then show him how to use it. It works out for everyone: I get a dedicated video editing rig, and he gets to learn Final Cut without having to fail at every turn. He also got me this:
I have cracked it open, and Lord knows I'll be running to it whenever I need help.
Now this thing will get used for something you WILL see. We're working on a new project that I'm gonna film and edit myself. It's gonna be epic, and filmed on the epic handle cam!
It...It's the one on the right. It'll record, but the firewire port is dead. The one on the left won't record, but it'll play back and the firwire port is still live.
And since we're going this far, here's what my editing station looks like. Stare in awe and be jealous of that which you cannot have!
Yeah, yeah I know. I'll clean it up later, right now I got things to edit
Thursday, July 2, 2009
I'm sorry?
So last night, before the fail, TFAM (can we start using real names? I feel like an idiot calling one of my best friends TFAM) and Asti (again, idiot feeling) pointed out that I was quite insensitive about Billy Mays' death. Allow me to address this right now:
I don't care.
Michael Jackson is a legend, Farah Fawcett was an icon, Billy Mays was a dude who yelled at people to buy cheap things on infomercials. He was a legend in his own right, but not transcending races and generations like MJ. Does it suck that Billy is dead? Yes. Is there a generation of people who are gonna remember him dying more than MJ? Unfortunately yes, and that's pretty sad in my opinion. MJ and Farah were icons, Billy Mays just hocked shoddy wares on TV. There's a difference, a big one.
Now that that's out of the way TFAM (*shudder*) sent me this pic and told me it could be a possible blog post:
What do you think? Best caption wins something... I've got some old skateboards kicking around, so I'll hook you up with one of those. And a shout out in the next video. Deal?
I don't care.
Michael Jackson is a legend, Farah Fawcett was an icon, Billy Mays was a dude who yelled at people to buy cheap things on infomercials. He was a legend in his own right, but not transcending races and generations like MJ. Does it suck that Billy is dead? Yes. Is there a generation of people who are gonna remember him dying more than MJ? Unfortunately yes, and that's pretty sad in my opinion. MJ and Farah were icons, Billy Mays just hocked shoddy wares on TV. There's a difference, a big one.
Now that that's out of the way TFAM (*shudder*) sent me this pic and told me it could be a possible blog post:
What do you think? Best caption wins something... I've got some old skateboards kicking around, so I'll hook you up with one of those. And a shout out in the next video. Deal?
Monday, June 8, 2009
The more you leer the better it looks
Sorry it's been...what? 2 weeks? This writing thing is hard and being me is tricky, even more so lately. But I won't bore you with those details. Instead I'll bore you with something I came up with on the way home from Starbucks about an hour ago!
I was in the slow lane on the freeway, just minding my own business, when a Land Rover Range Rover Sport (Yes, that's the whole name. Land Rover is the manufacturer and Range Rover Sport is the model) pulls up next to me. Now I've seen hundreds of them, but for some reason this one stood out. I, coincidentally I swear, followed it almost the whole way home. And I was struck by it. It was gorgeous.
This encounter got me to thinking, what other cars that I see on an almost daily basis have grown from mundane to striking? Well here's a list, in no particular order:
#1 BMW 3 series, specifically the E46 chassis
The E90's (the new ones) are cool...somewhat and the E36's (91-00) are cool too, but I think the E46 chassis is the best looking. And the E46 M3 was the first since the E30 chassis M3 to be offered only as a coupe, the way it should be.
#2
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Like I just said, I followed one home and I eye humped the thing the entire way.
#3
04-05 Subaru WRX Wagon
Some guy in my neighborhood has a red one, dumped on Rotas (We'll have that discussion later), and Stage 2'd out. It's nice. I want it with an STi motor and transmission and real wheels. I have a hierarchy for WRX looks, it goes like this:
04-05
02-03
06-07
08-09
But the first three are leaps and bounds better looking than the last (current) design. I only like the new STI, and that's it. Every other one I'd take in either sedan or wagon and in any color so long as it's packin a manual gear box and I can modify it how ever the hell I want.
#4
Infiniti G35 coupe
I go to the grocery store and I see at least 3 G35's, be them sedans or coupes. I was over them for a while, but now I'm into them again. I want one, with the Brembo's and the Top Secret kit. But not the wide body, just the normal one. It'll be sick...if I ever get it
And that's the list. Yeah I know only 4 cars, but in all honesty that's all I've got. Sorry if you were expecting more, but really those are the only 4 vehicles that I went from almost ignoring to plotting scheming on how to own one.
I was in the slow lane on the freeway, just minding my own business, when a Land Rover Range Rover Sport (Yes, that's the whole name. Land Rover is the manufacturer and Range Rover Sport is the model) pulls up next to me. Now I've seen hundreds of them, but for some reason this one stood out. I, coincidentally I swear, followed it almost the whole way home. And I was struck by it. It was gorgeous.
This encounter got me to thinking, what other cars that I see on an almost daily basis have grown from mundane to striking? Well here's a list, in no particular order:
#1 BMW 3 series, specifically the E46 chassis
The E90's (the new ones) are cool...somewhat and the E36's (91-00) are cool too, but I think the E46 chassis is the best looking. And the E46 M3 was the first since the E30 chassis M3 to be offered only as a coupe, the way it should be.
#2
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Like I just said, I followed one home and I eye humped the thing the entire way.
#3
04-05 Subaru WRX Wagon
Some guy in my neighborhood has a red one, dumped on Rotas (We'll have that discussion later), and Stage 2'd out. It's nice. I want it with an STi motor and transmission and real wheels. I have a hierarchy for WRX looks, it goes like this:
04-05
02-03
06-07
08-09
But the first three are leaps and bounds better looking than the last (current) design. I only like the new STI, and that's it. Every other one I'd take in either sedan or wagon and in any color so long as it's packin a manual gear box and I can modify it how ever the hell I want.
#4
Infiniti G35 coupe
I go to the grocery store and I see at least 3 G35's, be them sedans or coupes. I was over them for a while, but now I'm into them again. I want one, with the Brembo's and the Top Secret kit. But not the wide body, just the normal one. It'll be sick...if I ever get it
And that's the list. Yeah I know only 4 cars, but in all honesty that's all I've got. Sorry if you were expecting more, but really those are the only 4 vehicles that I went from almost ignoring to plotting scheming on how to own one.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
I don't know about you...
Anyone ever open a sentence with that? My brother did, as he was yelling at me. While he was yelling about the fridge (or global warming or something, I wasn't listening) I got to thinking about what that opener means.
Wait, before I go on let me tell you what he said:
"I don't know about you, but I plan on bringing children into this world."
Ok, moving on...
Now when I heard that I instantly thought "This asshole is saying he's having kids and I'm not, and I'm some how ruining this world for his as of yet non-existent kids". This then got me thinking to what that opener means.
Here's what it means: "You're an asshole, shut up, let me tell you what's what." Think about it, has anyone ever thrown a compliment out after that? NO! They always insult you.
Other common openers that lead to insults:
"I'm not saying ..., but ..."
"No, shut up, listen"
"Raise your hand if..., not so fast"
"*sigh*"
Just a heads up. Who's looking out for you? That's right, Yom is
Wait, before I go on let me tell you what he said:
"I don't know about you, but I plan on bringing children into this world."
Ok, moving on...
Now when I heard that I instantly thought "This asshole is saying he's having kids and I'm not, and I'm some how ruining this world for his as of yet non-existent kids". This then got me thinking to what that opener means.
Here's what it means: "You're an asshole, shut up, let me tell you what's what." Think about it, has anyone ever thrown a compliment out after that? NO! They always insult you.
Other common openers that lead to insults:
"I'm not saying ..., but ..."
"No, shut up, listen"
"Raise your hand if..., not so fast"
"*sigh*"
Just a heads up. Who's looking out for you? That's right, Yom is
Monday, May 18, 2009
If I have to explain it then it's not funny
Sorry for the delay, but this writing stuff is hard. Hard because coming up with stuff to write about is difficult, and because some of the stuff I think is funny doesn't translate well. You ever tell a joke then had to explain it to someone? You know how those jokes are never funny and you only get pity laughs? Yeah, I'm in the same boat. But at least I'm trying...and failing. But trying is key here.
And another thing, you might have noticed that my pronunciation and enunciation is rather poor in the videos. That's because I've got a retainer jammed into my grill. The plastic removable kind, not the one that everyone else had cemented into their mouth. So I apologize for that, but please don't take my mispronunciation as me using the wrong word. Someone decided to try and correct something I said in today's video. I said DUCT tape, but it sounded like DUCK tape. #1 it used to be called DUCK tape and #2 I know it's called DUCT tape! We'd have subtitles if we could figure out how to do them, but since I hit about 90-ish% of the words we don't need them.
Oh, and as far as the word thing is concerned I'm still all about bringing some words and saying back, but also taking words and applying them differently. Words such as fathoms. It's a unit of measure, but I want to use it as an adjective. Use it to describe someone like "That chick just has fathoms of ass" or "The fathoms of his stupidity are boundless". Just a little food for thought
And another thing, you might have noticed that my pronunciation and enunciation is rather poor in the videos. That's because I've got a retainer jammed into my grill. The plastic removable kind, not the one that everyone else had cemented into their mouth. So I apologize for that, but please don't take my mispronunciation as me using the wrong word. Someone decided to try and correct something I said in today's video. I said DUCT tape, but it sounded like DUCK tape. #1 it used to be called DUCK tape and #2 I know it's called DUCT tape! We'd have subtitles if we could figure out how to do them, but since I hit about 90-ish% of the words we don't need them.
Oh, and as far as the word thing is concerned I'm still all about bringing some words and saying back, but also taking words and applying them differently. Words such as fathoms. It's a unit of measure, but I want to use it as an adjective. Use it to describe someone like "That chick just has fathoms of ass" or "The fathoms of his stupidity are boundless". Just a little food for thought
Monday, April 27, 2009
New video...and a call for help
Mornin folks! SO it's Monday, and that means some of you are back at work and some of you are back in school. But fear not, the new 5 Stat clip is up! Go peep that and have a better day for doing so.
But on to more pressing business. I have noticed that there are some words and phrases that are going unused and are in danger of dying. I would like to take this opportunity to share with you one word and one phrase that we, as a society, must save.
First the word: snazzy. I know it might sound stupid, but let's think of some of the adjectives that we've broken out to describe something as "extremely attractive or stylish; flashy; fancy"... Yeah, to be perfectly honest I'd rather hear people describe the website, my outfit, my photos or whatever as snazzy instead of hot, sick, or bad. We need to bring this one back. We're running out of adjectives!
Now the phrase: I said good day! In the 19th century (1800's. I only do this cause I know someone is gonna get confused) that was an ender insult. You'd be arguing with someone and then when you wanted to end it you'd pop in your monocle and say good day and walk away. When the person tried to stop you you'd turn around, snap your cape and say louder "I said good day!" There was no comeback! I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm making it my mission to bring this puppy back. To hell with you who think I'm an idiot! Good Day! I said good day!
But on to more pressing business. I have noticed that there are some words and phrases that are going unused and are in danger of dying. I would like to take this opportunity to share with you one word and one phrase that we, as a society, must save.
First the word: snazzy. I know it might sound stupid, but let's think of some of the adjectives that we've broken out to describe something as "extremely attractive or stylish; flashy; fancy"... Yeah, to be perfectly honest I'd rather hear people describe the website, my outfit, my photos or whatever as snazzy instead of hot, sick, or bad. We need to bring this one back. We're running out of adjectives!
Now the phrase: I said good day! In the 19th century (1800's. I only do this cause I know someone is gonna get confused) that was an ender insult. You'd be arguing with someone and then when you wanted to end it you'd pop in your monocle and say good day and walk away. When the person tried to stop you you'd turn around, snap your cape and say louder "I said good day!" There was no comeback! I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm making it my mission to bring this puppy back. To hell with you who think I'm an idiot! Good Day! I said good day!
Monday, April 20, 2009
New video and new features
Time again for another Weekly YouTube exclusive 5 stats. That delightful endeavor can be found here. Make sure to stick around at the end for more from me. Also added a new section to the site where you become part of the stats! How is this possible?!? Through the miracle of website polls. It can be found here.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Yom on YouTube!
I have now finally had my video guy upload my first 5 exclusive YouTube stats! Woo hoo, I'm famous! Well, not yet, but the power is in your hands.
Linky
Linky
By the way, that little quip at the end is referring to TFAM's "office".
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Had some car trouble...
So last Saturday night my car had some "issues" if you will. A plug on the radiator blew out and sent most of my coolant the hole it was plugging. And all this happened while I was at work...on a delivery...to Suncrest...which is a housing development on top of a mountain. I, unfortunately, had to leave my precious car on top of said mountain and return the next day to patch it up and limp it down the mountain. Thankfully Trent, TFAM whatever, picked me up from work the night before and agreed to help me fix the car the next day.
He had ulterior motives though. He needed content for the site, and so my tragedy became his opportunity. Here's what came of it!
Here's the radiator with a 7/16" x 14 bolt plugging the hole:
Here's the note I left so no one would ticket/boot/tow my car...although if they towed my car I wouldn't have complained:
And here's the actual note:
The car is alive and well now, knock on wood. And hopefully it'll survive long enough for this to take off so I can make a ton of money and replace it with something awesome...like an STi or an Evo
He had ulterior motives though. He needed content for the site, and so my tragedy became his opportunity. Here's what came of it!
Here's the radiator with a 7/16" x 14 bolt plugging the hole:
Here's the note I left so no one would ticket/boot/tow my car...although if they towed my car I wouldn't have complained:
And here's the actual note:
The car is alive and well now, knock on wood. And hopefully it'll survive long enough for this to take off so I can make a ton of money and replace it with something awesome...like an STi or an Evo
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
the twitter
Ok, so I've been devoting a lot of time to my solo photo show but I've also been killing way too much time on the YRS Twitter. Why? Let me count the ways!
#1 It's a hell of a time killer. YRS is following 51 people, including pretty much the entire cast of Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory, John Mayer and Diddy. Mayer is on there all the time! Plowing through all 51 people's updates takes time, and most of the time they are hilarious and/or informative.
#2 You may or may not learn something. People throw up random links all the time. I put up a link to ShamWow guy's police report on my personal twitter (twitter.com/mchandphoto) There's the old saying "You learn something new everyday", spend half an hour on twitter when you're following a ton of people. You'll find something.
#3 You might meet someone new. Seriously. I'm talking to someone in Where The Wild Things Are. He wants to build a time machine so he can jump us all to the premier date so he can stop stressing. He shoots me a message about once a day. It's rad!
So basically twitter rules, and if you want to get at me follow me on twitter and get at me there. Follow me and I'll follow you
#1 It's a hell of a time killer. YRS is following 51 people, including pretty much the entire cast of Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory, John Mayer and Diddy. Mayer is on there all the time! Plowing through all 51 people's updates takes time, and most of the time they are hilarious and/or informative.
#2 You may or may not learn something. People throw up random links all the time. I put up a link to ShamWow guy's police report on my personal twitter (twitter.com/mchandphoto) There's the old saying "You learn something new everyday", spend half an hour on twitter when you're following a ton of people. You'll find something.
#3 You might meet someone new. Seriously. I'm talking to someone in Where The Wild Things Are. He wants to build a time machine so he can jump us all to the premier date so he can stop stressing. He shoots me a message about once a day. It's rad!
So basically twitter rules, and if you want to get at me follow me on twitter and get at me there. Follow me and I'll follow you
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Ok, time for an update
It's been a while I know, but I've been busy! Here's a breakdown of my week:
Monday: Film for WYRD after 5pm until whenever
Tuesday: Day off, go skating and take pictures
Wednesday: Head up to Layton for the day, hang out, take pictures and think of stats
Thursday: Work 2 shifts, 10:30am-2:30pm then 5pm-9pm
Friday: Work at night until 10pm, but go skating before, take pictures and try to come up with stats
Saturday: Work, skate in the day or hang out with friends
Sunday: Work at night
And it's been that way for a month or so now, but I've finally come up with my vision for this blog! It's gonna be the behind the scenes spot. Photos, videos, stories and interviews with those involved will probably pop up on here. I'm gonna try to get an update on here once a week, but I'm not gonna make any promises
Monday: Film for WYRD after 5pm until whenever
Tuesday: Day off, go skating and take pictures
Wednesday: Head up to Layton for the day, hang out, take pictures and think of stats
Thursday: Work 2 shifts, 10:30am-2:30pm then 5pm-9pm
Friday: Work at night until 10pm, but go skating before, take pictures and try to come up with stats
Saturday: Work, skate in the day or hang out with friends
Sunday: Work at night
And it's been that way for a month or so now, but I've finally come up with my vision for this blog! It's gonna be the behind the scenes spot. Photos, videos, stories and interviews with those involved will probably pop up on here. I'm gonna try to get an update on here once a week, but I'm not gonna make any promises
Friday, January 30, 2009
Allow me to re-introduce myself
hallo, hola, bonjour, and whats up. This, as was mentioned in the previous post, the blog for Yom's Random Stats. What Yom's Random Stats will become is beyond me, but in the meantime I am going to introduce the brain trust that will be bringing you YRS.
I am Yom. Well, sort of. My God given name is Michael, but since 8th grade most everyone has been calling me Yom. So for all the intents and purposes of this blog I'm Yom.
I'm a photographer. Want proof? Here's some. Need more? A bit more. That last one goes all the way through SEMA day 4. There, chomp on that for a minute. Ready for more?
I skateboard too, and I'm a car guy. All of that can be evidenced by the numerous skateboarding and car photos. Enough of that. Let's meet the brains of the operation!
This, imposing? omnipotent? simple? you pick an adjective, is Trent!
Arguably my best friend, and the one who decided to attach my name to a website that originally was all about statistics. He's married, works a job he doesn't enjoy, owns two mini schnauzers, drives a bright red Dodge Charger SRT8 and also takes photos. Here's his stuff. And I think you'll agree that I'm the superior photog.
In the coming days/weeks/months (if we put this off any longer than a month it's gonna die a lonely death) we will be bringing you...something. Like I said, I don't have a clue as to what Yom's Random Stats is gonna become.
I am Yom. Well, sort of. My God given name is Michael, but since 8th grade most everyone has been calling me Yom. So for all the intents and purposes of this blog I'm Yom.
I'm a photographer. Want proof? Here's some. Need more? A bit more. That last one goes all the way through SEMA day 4. There, chomp on that for a minute. Ready for more?
I skateboard too, and I'm a car guy. All of that can be evidenced by the numerous skateboarding and car photos. Enough of that. Let's meet the brains of the operation!
This, imposing? omnipotent? simple? you pick an adjective, is Trent!
Arguably my best friend, and the one who decided to attach my name to a website that originally was all about statistics. He's married, works a job he doesn't enjoy, owns two mini schnauzers, drives a bright red Dodge Charger SRT8 and also takes photos. Here's his stuff. And I think you'll agree that I'm the superior photog.
In the coming days/weeks/months (if we put this off any longer than a month it's gonna die a lonely death) we will be bringing you...something. Like I said, I don't have a clue as to what Yom's Random Stats is gonna become.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Welcome to Yom's Random Stats!
This is the blog for Yom from the (almost)infamous Yom's Random Stats. Check back for more information later!
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