Just spoke with an lawyer who has also worked in the documentary field, so has experience on both sides of the spectrum. I now feel encouraged to proceed with the documentary, after receiving some great advice and reassurances. Praise the lord and pass the ammunition!!!!
I worked on a logo this morning, which is simple yet I think captures the spirit of my company; note the old fashioned typewriter font.
I am finishing the scrolling credits and will begin work on the artwork later today. Getting so close.
I am all smiles, and that feels good for a change.
Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"
Ya, it sure does feel good for a change. Let's take three steps forward. YEAH!
It took me almost four hours to hunt down all the vets names and their respective units, and enter them in a database before I could dump them in the final credits. Man, I didn't realize all the people I had contact with, including all the vets, historians, and other folks. WOW! It sure is an eye-opener. :squirrel 4:
Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"
Thanks in advance to Mike Morgan, editor of Army Engineer Magazine, for his assistance today.
I wrote to Mike to ask if he would be willing to help me with the art work/layout for the documentary cover and inside DVDs. I am so pleased and so relieved to have a professional editor work alongside me, for I want this to look its best.
I sent him the photos I wanted to use, and my initial design and text and told him to perform his magic.
Man, do I have a nice set of friends and colleagues.
Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"
Heard more good news this evening. Actually found out many of the WWII tunes ARE public domain!!!! Yippee. Makes it easier for me, and my pocket book sure appreciates the welcomed news!
I am burning chapter two to disk this evening, and will view it in the morning. I just finished the very last vocal RE-DO for my narration, this afternoon. It's amazing what you hear and see upon final inspection. The gentleman who is my assistant editor, told me he watched his documentary over 25 times before it was actually READY for publishing. Whew, I can believe it.
The two new voice-overs supplied by Voice123, worked out great this weekend, and I am much happier with the results. I had to replace two of the volunteers, for the quality of their microphones just didn't cut it. When you're doing final mix-downs and listening on good headphones, every little nuance comes to life. Can't live with hiss and other such anomalies. Doesn't cut it in the real world. Gotta do whatcha gotta do if you want to be professional.
Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"
This project of yours is just amazing to me! Did you ever imagine yourself taking on a huge task like this when you were a kid? (If the answer is YES it won't surprise me ). Your Dad has to be about the proudest GI in Heaven right about now ...
Thanks Bill and Dogdaddy. Sure is nice to hear from 'my crew', for a little encouragement goes a long way with me.
No, can't say I ever envisioned doing anything of this caliber, but I have to admit, I always felt like I had something special to offer the world, just wasn't sure what form it would appear in. ha-ha!
God gave me a lot of talent, and I'm just glad I got to use it for something worthwhile. I can't think of anything better to apply it to; can you? My parents always told me I could do anything as long as I put my mind to it. So thanks to them for their support and encouragement, when I was a wee tyke.
Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"
Thanks Bill and Dogdaddy. Sure is nice to hear from 'my crew', for a little encouragement goes a long way with me.
No, can't say I ever envisioned doing anything of this caliber, but I have to admit, I always felt like I had something special to offer the world, just wasn't sure what form it would appear in. ha-ha!
God gave me a lot of talent, and I'm just glad I got to use it for something worthwhile. I can't think of anything better to apply it to; can you? My parents always told me I could do anything as long as I put my mind to it. So thanks to them for their support and encouragement, when I was a wee tyke.
You're telling me that you aren't done yet !!! Whatcha been doin' huh? Love ya lady !! I know all your
work will be richly rewarded. WE ALL ARE WAITING FOR THE RESULTS. gottagolookffornuts--
I'm sure like many people on this great website M1, we are all rooting for a very sucessful conclusion to the long road you have taken. You are always in my thoughts and I try every day to visit here and see what's new.
