Video: When I Grow Up

"Life is an adventure filled with amazing possibilities." - Colin Hesterly 

This video is definitely something to admire. Watching it makes me relish on my past and present dreams. It makes me remember all those insane adventures my kid-self dreamed and imagined going on.

This cute production makes you automatically have a blast from the past, whether you are a kid or a teen or an adult. It makes you smile when you think about those silly but amazing adventures your imagination once lead you.

I love how the creator went in depth into the little boy's adventures and dreams. The typical dream is to be a cowboy, be an astronaut, or be a firefighter. The creator went above and beyond that too; but I think he realistically presented a little boy's perspective on his dreams in life. He can be an explorer, an underwater adventurer  a brave warrior, travel with the circus and even more!

The creator leaves a strong message for his viewers. Have courage, be open to the world and its mysteries, keep persevering no matter what, and let go of fear. It is not crazy to shoot for what you want, if your heart wants it and believes you can do it; nothing can possibly stop you. "Not matter where life takes you, good stories are sure to follow. So chase down those dreams and take hold. Because a story that lives is a story that's told." Do not be afraid to create a story for yourself, be creative and fearless and come back with an amazing story that you can tell for years on end.

Life is full of possibilities; you should not limit your life and make sure to have an adventure every once in a while. Some of us need a reminder everyday to chase the dreams that we want. Even if it is a non-reasonable dream, some point in your life you wanted it. So do not be afraid to go for what you want, you never know where life's adventure will take you next.

Video: TimeLAX

What do you think about when you hear Los Angeles? Your mind probably automatically thought about an image of beautiful beaches, a-list celebrities, swaying palm trees and the long Hollywood strip. Push those thoughts aside and you have this huge city, better known as the city of dreams. 

LA leaves me awestruck, it is a dream of mine to move out there sometime in the future. There are many things I love about LA that I can rant on and on about. Beginning with the gorgeous weather to the amazing beaches to the city lights ending with Hollywood Boulevard. 

With LA's amazing weather, what better place to be than a  beach? There are many beaches in Los Angeles; Santa Monica State Beach, Venice Beach, Malibu Surfrider Beach, and more. Each beach has a purpose and each have an amazing sunset view. Santa Monica is one of the more popular beaches. It is the typical beach you would go to, to have a great time. You can suntan, play volleyball, surf, go for a run or simply relax. Venice Beach is where you would go to walk along the amazing boardwalk. This is more accurately labeled an entertainment beach, you can see performers, listen to music, and visit various shops. Malibu Surfrider Beach is obviously for surfing, it's literally in the name. This beach has a surfer's dream waves. I am a girl that loves the beach and I honestly wish Vancouver had more.

Los Angeles' skyline is something that is very picturesque  It's radiating lights will leave you mesmerized. Who needs stars when you have twinkling lights? I can always find amazing pictures of LA's skyline and it is usually what you would see as my desktop background. The video above does the skyline justice, it's cool to see LA time-lapsed and to see all the different lights and changes throughout the day. 

The last thing I have to express my love about is Hollywood Boulevard. It is a dream of mine to become a singer or actor or even both. To be able to live in LA and have my dreams come true is something I honestly wish for every single day. Los Angeles is the city of dreams, it is the city where every amateur performer wants to be. Many big named celebrities and my role models are there. Picturing myself there with them is obviously crazy but who knows what the future can hold? 

Video: The Scared is Scared

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

"The scared is scared of what you like." - Asa Baker-Rouse

Firstly, this video is awesome. I personally really enjoyed watching it, it had a cool way of presenting itself. I liked the execution of the presentation with the different techniques and quirks that were in this video. Starting with the typography for parts of the story, near the beginning, that really drew me in. Next, the little bits of animation that added a cuteness to it. Then the parts of realism when the characters were acted out, brought a comedic atmosphere. It was definitely a funny, clever and imaginative project. The production crew did an amazing job bringing this six-year old's story to life. 

I think that's the main thing that is magical about the video, the fact that this little boy's story was able to come to life in a really awesome production. It definitely has a double meaning as well, besides it just being a cute, little production. It shows a different perspective of the world in a young kids eyes. When we get older, we do not typically think that "the scared is scared of what we like." But for little kids it is a different story. They do not have a face the 'real' world on their own at this point of their life, therefore they are still very inexperienced and innocent. They haven't been exposed to some of the harmful, negative things in our world. That is why I just love the fact that Asa and young kids like him have a positive energy and are always happy. This philosophy is one you can take to heart and think of in life. Taking any situation and saying, "I can do this. Nothing can bring me down."

Definitely a great production piece, I absolutely loved it.