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JonPincus |
Discussion: rough cut for the inauguration ad
Dec 17 2008, 9:59 PM EST
Thoughts? The final version will have background music, probably a different voice, and more pictures ... PS: remember, if you'd like to have your photo in the final version, please send it to matt {at} saysme {dot} tv by Thursday at 4 (Pacfiic time). 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
craignazor |
1. RE: Discussion: rough cut for the inauguration ad
Dec 18 2008, 1:56 AM EST
I like it. Short and to the point. What are your thoughts on a "different voice"? How about "Fanfare for the Common Man" by Aaron Copeland in the background? I think most of his earlier work is out from under copyright... but maybe that wouldn't be a problem. There would probably be more of a problem with the particular recording used.
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JonPincus |
2. RE: Discussion: rough cut for the inauguration ad
Dec 18 2008, 2:07 AM EST
I'll pass the "fanfare" suggestion on to SaysMe; they'll know about any copyright issues. For the different voice, probably a woman's to balance out all the pictures of guys :-)
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Posted Anonymously |
3. RE: Discussion: rough cut for the inauguration ad
Dec 18 2008, 8:19 AM EST
I like "fanfare", good symbolism , tenor - perhaps a bit slow though.
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ddigger |
4. RE: Discussion: rough cut for the inauguration ad
Dec 18 2008, 12:42 PM EST
I'm probably too late for this, but it seems to me that if this ad is aimed at garnering increased public pressure on Obama it should include something to describe what FISA is and what it does. I don't know what that reference should be -- time constraint is obviously a consideration -- but I think that the simple, unexplained reference to "FISA" will just go right over the heads of most of the audience. The election's over; they've forgotten what the FISA argument is all about. It seems that the ad should make reference to a "bad law that allows big business invasions of our privacy," or something like that. If the viewer doesn't perceive a villain here, he's not going to get up off the couch. That said, many thanks for your efforts. Anything that's done to reverse this Bush administration lunacy is welcome.
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felkakarp |
5. RE: Discussion: rough cut for the inauguration ad
Dec 19 2008, 9:05 AM EST
Excellent point. "FISA " and "telecom immunity" might not make much of an impression. "Big business invading of our privacy" should.How about Hail to the Chief for background music? 1 out of 2 found this valuable. Do you? |
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Sallijane |
6. RE: Discussion: rough cut for the inauguration ad
Dec 19 2008, 2:24 PM EST
I'm not sure I like the idea of background music , and I hope the "people photos" don't distract too much from the parchment image of the Constitution behind them. We don't have to try to be all things to all people; a lot of those knowledgeable about civil liberties/FISA will be watching the inauguration. . . .Sally 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
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Posted Anonymously |
7. RE: Discussion: rough cut for the inauguration ad
Dec 20 2008, 11:12 AM EST
"Excellent point. "FISA " and "telecom immunity" might not make much of an impression. "Big business invading of our privacy" should.As the issue expands, the whole question of dossier compilation and selling or sharing them becomes evident. The ads shouldn't just be focused on telephone snooping; that's just a means to an end. They should be inclusive of all the many ways that we get ripped. Legislation should be broad enough, as it is in Europe, that there should be no loopholes for savaging personal privacy. 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
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felkakarp |
8. RE: Discussion: rough cut for the inauguration ad
Dec 20 2008, 12:23 PM EST
I think that's a whole 'nother thread. Hay I can't find the video nomore.
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JonPincus |
9. RE: Discussion: rough cut for the inauguration ad
Dec 20 2008, 2:12 PM EST
Excellent feedback all ... here's the revised version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8c8KJVLsP4We'll try to bring out the constitution image somewhat more (excellent point Salliejane). This ad is targeted primarily at Obama, Congress, the media, and our existing members ... so they already know about FISA. Agreed that we need to do other ads for broader audiences that aren't so insider-y. "Innocent words, misinterpreted" is a draft script for that -- http://get-fisa-right.wetpaint.com/page/Innocent+words%2C+misinterpreted 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
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BizzyB57 |
10. RE: Discussion: rough cut for the inauguration ad
Dec 20 2008, 3:43 PM EST
Since my computer crashed a few days ago I'm not sure if this ad was composed before or after the Rick Warren debacle was announced. Since I am wholly against president-elect Obama's decission of having him deliver the inaugural invocation I cannot with a clear conscious agree with the ad as it stands today.
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Sallijane |
11. Rick Warren is of minor importance, IMHO
Dec 20 2008, 5:19 PM EST
We can't. nor should we try, to make all of Barack's decisions for him. As an atheist, I object to any clergyman giving either an invocation or a benediction at any United States—or state, county,or local—Government event. So which clergyman/woman chosen doesn't matter to me. Whomever fills those roles, ther is still a problem with FISA, we still need to engage with the future President on it, and I respectfully submit that this group should continue to work solely on civil liberties issues.
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Posted Anonymously |
12. RE: Rick Warren is of minor importance, IMHO
Dec 20 2008, 6:23 PM EST
Thank you for your input. I understand and I agree with you on both points.
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JonPincus |
13. The ad's been approved by Comcast!
Dec 23 2008, 4:36 PM EST
So let's think about how to promote it ... more at http://get-fisa-right.wetpaint.com/page/Promoting+the+Inauguration+Ad
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