Sara's Video thread: wish a model
Posted: April 28th, 2009, 7:21 am
Many of you probably already know about my ongoing origami video project. I make instructional videos on selected models, and, yes, with permission from the designers. See http://www.happyfolding.com or http://www.youtube.com/user/AdamsSara for examples.
It seems my latest video, "The Last Waltz" by Neil Elias, is the most well received video thus far. It's surely partly due to it having the best quality thus far, but I don't think that's the end of it.
"The Last Waltz" is a model which many know, but it's hard to get diagrams or CP for it. So I wonder, maybe I should concentrate more on making videos for models that aren't as accessible.
The trouble with that is that I have to know how to fold it, of course. But maybe bad access just means the stuff hasn't been published. Or the books are out of print.
Hence, this thread. I'd love to hear which models you thing I should demonstrate in my next video. I'll obviously always make the final decision, but some inspiration always helps.
I don't want to restrict the suggestions much, but here are my rules:
1) There is some source from which I can learn to fold the model.
If it's in the BOS Library, for example, I can probably get a copy. If it's your own design and you only have some rough sketches, that'll probably do, too [although it'd help if you were open for questions].
2) The model isn't hugely complex.
A model that can be explained in one hour or below is usually the difficulty I aim for. I might make exceptions, but as soon as folding without explaining already takes more than an hour it's probably going to be too much work.
3) I have to be able to contact the copyright holder for permission.
Please always include the designer's name in your post. If you have additional information (e.g. different copyright holder for deceases designers), do add it or contact me privately.
4) Optional, but recommended: Show me a picture. Tell me why you'd like to see it highlighted in one of my video. Convince me.
Happy suggesting,
-- Sara
P.S. You can suggest models irrespective of whether you watch my videos. I know many here don't fold from videos, and that's fine by me. I have to admit, I don't either, and much prefer diagrams. But videos are helpful for many out there.
In other words, you can see this thread as the question: "Which model would you like others to have better access to?" within my restriction, but without the video context.
It seems my latest video, "The Last Waltz" by Neil Elias, is the most well received video thus far. It's surely partly due to it having the best quality thus far, but I don't think that's the end of it.
"The Last Waltz" is a model which many know, but it's hard to get diagrams or CP for it. So I wonder, maybe I should concentrate more on making videos for models that aren't as accessible.
The trouble with that is that I have to know how to fold it, of course. But maybe bad access just means the stuff hasn't been published. Or the books are out of print.
Hence, this thread. I'd love to hear which models you thing I should demonstrate in my next video. I'll obviously always make the final decision, but some inspiration always helps.
I don't want to restrict the suggestions much, but here are my rules:
1) There is some source from which I can learn to fold the model.
If it's in the BOS Library, for example, I can probably get a copy. If it's your own design and you only have some rough sketches, that'll probably do, too [although it'd help if you were open for questions].
2) The model isn't hugely complex.
A model that can be explained in one hour or below is usually the difficulty I aim for. I might make exceptions, but as soon as folding without explaining already takes more than an hour it's probably going to be too much work.
3) I have to be able to contact the copyright holder for permission.
Please always include the designer's name in your post. If you have additional information (e.g. different copyright holder for deceases designers), do add it or contact me privately.
4) Optional, but recommended: Show me a picture. Tell me why you'd like to see it highlighted in one of my video. Convince me.
Happy suggesting,
-- Sara
P.S. You can suggest models irrespective of whether you watch my videos. I know many here don't fold from videos, and that's fine by me. I have to admit, I don't either, and much prefer diagrams. But videos are helpful for many out there.
In other words, you can see this thread as the question: "Which model would you like others to have better access to?" within my restriction, but without the video context.