Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 13:52:39 -0800
Duration: 399

No, it's not ACTUALLY a "musical." I was being funny. This is not what you think. Whatever you're thinking this is going to be, it isn't. Just watch and be entertained. This "music video" was edited together using an assortment of clips from the first series of Visits with Cass. All the visuals you see and all the sounds you hear are from the actual video clips. Nothing has been added, nothing has been changed (aside from a few minor volume tweaks here and there). There was no "cheating," this was ALL assembled using NOTHING but actual video and audio clips from the series and hours upon hours of painstaking editing.

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Mon, 12 May 2008 13:49:34 -0800
Duration: 372

The long awaited update about my DVD Collection! This turned out to be far longer than I had intended, but I wanted to be thorough this time around since I had a lot of questions about the last one I did (back in November 2006). So, I've split it up into several parts, each part covering a different section of my collection. This time around - Uber Boxed Sets!

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Mon, 12 May 2008 11:55:29 -0800
Duration: 516

The 90's X-Men Animated Series was the most faithful adaptation of the comics to date. Lots of other, less notable shows from the same era have had the deluxe treatment on DVD. So....why has THIS series been completely given the SHAFT??? Yep, you guessed it, it's RANT time again!

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Sun, 11 May 2008 19:46:17 -0800
Duration: 1384

The Rant. My take on almost everything that was wrong with X-Men 3: The Last Stand. 'Nuff said. Oh, and a brief (but related) aside talking about the Aeon Flux movie.

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:19:33 -0800
Duration: 553

I've had a TON of requests to do this one for a loooong time over on my Stickam chatroom, so I'm happy to report that at long last the wait is over! There was far too much to go into in one rant, so this is basically the "intro" where I give some background info and set up what I'll be talking about in the full rant... Enjoy!

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:19:34 -0800
Duration: 209

At long last it's here! My new series of rants, raves and reviews all about everything geeky! Just a brief intro this time around, letting you know what kinds of things you can expect in the near future.

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:22:33 -0800
Duration: 257

One for all the Rosie fans... Out little angel just LOVES to play on our massive bed because she knows she can flop around and go crazy without having to worry about injuries. It's playtime with Rosie!

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:23:06 -0800
Duration: 212

It's Shaving Day! Featuring original music by Zaranyzerak Download the mp3 for free here: http://www.zaranyzerak.com/music/Zaranyzerak_Shaving_Day.mp3

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 22:52:32 -0800
Duration: 714

The Final Chapter! I walk around the apartment and show how the unpacking/organizing is coming along. Also, I talk about my greenscreen and give an impromptu Two Guys and An Effects Box update, and finally I talk about some DVDs we've been watching over the past few days.

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 19:19:32 -0800
Duration: 321

The movers are done, and I've started getting stuff organized while Annetta and her Mom grab the last of our stuff from the house. The hard part is finally over...

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 17:22:35 -0800
Duration: 218

I swear, this saga is almost over...only two more parts to go! I set foot in our new place for the very first time, and give my viewers the esteemed privilege of joining me on my first walkthrough. Enjoy!

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:22:30 -0800
Duration: 164

On the road to the new place! An unexpected Ant War Update, a bit about the new place vs the old place, some obligatory cute baby shots, and the police doing their job.

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:19:31 -0800
Duration: 218

The movers are done, and I give a final walkaround of the house. And Annetta chews me out for taking so long, since we have to go to the new place right away to let the movers in...

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:52:32 -0800
Duration: 309

The movers return to get the remainder of our stuff, except for the stuff that we're taking, I have a random Beavis and Butthead moment, I talk about lightbulbs and show off my genuine Mexican Tequila.

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:52:35 -0800
Duration: 306

Things are FINALLY happening, and I hear mysterious noises coming from the kitchen...

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Wed, 09 Apr 2008 02:19:32 -0800
Duration: 253

I need coffee, the new movers arrive, our last dealings with the first movers, and the new movers perform a miracle.

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Tue, 08 Apr 2008 13:55:34 -0800
Duration: 217

Our movers give up and recommend other movers, we get a baby-free night, Annetta is frustrated by homework and does our taxes. PURE EXCITEMENT! Oh, and Cass puts in a virtual appearance of sorts. Not really, but sort of.

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Sat, 05 Apr 2008 21:49:32 -0800
Duration: 397

More truck troubles, what "Tena" actually is, a little bit about my old Digital8 Camcorder, a teasing glimpse of my Captain Power toys, a random diatribe about the 3DO game system, and Annetta is apparently psychic.

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Sat, 05 Apr 2008 18:49:31 -0800
Duration: 134

Annetta suffers a random injury, we get some bad news about the truck, followed by some good news, and I discover that Internet Memes aren't always found funny by the general public.

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Sat, 05 Apr 2008 13:19:38 -0800
Duration: 181

April 1, 2008 - Moving Day! Hopefully at the NEW place we'll be able to stick around for more than 6 months before having to move again... In this first installment, we experience a case of deja vu as the moving truck bottoms out on the driveway. But ever the optimist, I try to make the best of the situation...

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:16:20 -0800
Duration: 72

What the heck, let's give it a shot!

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:16:20 -0800
Duration: 977

This time around I give you a taste of screwy Victoria weather, give a long overdue update on the ANT WAR, talk about our impending move, and give a tour of the house - complete with the long awaited look at our ridiculously scary basement. Complete with the obligatory cute baby shots. Enjoy!

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 07:46:18 -0800
Duration: 1288

A lot of what we now appreciate (and often take for granted) on DVD is actually thanks to the Laserdisc format of a few years ago. Yet, the history books and home video discussions of the past few years seem curiously silent on this point...

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 07:46:18 -0800
Duration: 401

I found the nest. Time to end this.

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:46:17 -0800
Duration: 637

Well, it looks like the Ant War may be over! Or IS it? There's a few nooks and crannies I forgot to check last time. Are there any surprises to be found lurking there? Let's find out... And for all you baby fans, Rosie puts in a couple of appearances too. :)

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:46:17 -0800
Duration: 819

The tenth in a series of rants by yours truly all about the wonderful world of Hi-Definition. Widescreen. It's been around for years. Movies have been in widescreen since the 50's. The majority of new TV shows have been filmed in widescreen since 1997 (some even earlier than that). Widescreen TVs are becoming the new standard and is, in fact, TV simply catching up to where movies have been for years. So...why does this seem to SURPRISE so many people? Let's rant about it! I'll likely talk about this subject more at a later date. For now, this is a basic overview.

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:16:17 -0800
Duration: 680

The ninth in a series of rants by yours truly all about the wonderful world of Hi-Definition. Blu-Ray - Profile 1.0, Profile 1.1, Profile 2.0. What the heck is the difference, and how does it affect my ability to play movies on my Blu-Ray player? Allow me to clear up the confusion...

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:16:17 -0800
Duration: 572

Armed with a can of Raid, I take the fight to the ants. Could this be the final battle???

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:46:18 -0800
Duration: 226

The twelfth installment in an ongoing series of segments from videos I've done over the years with my crazy brother Cass. We're back from the birthday bash and chilling out at my place. Cass gets more exercise than he's had all year trying out our new EyeToy...

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 07:25:36 -0800
Duration: 712

The eighth in a series of rants by yours truly all about the wonderful world of Hi-Definition. During the Format War there were far more conspiracy theories than what I go into here, but this will give you some idea of what was going on. And some of this is STILL going on... Is there any truth to any of it? Not that I can see!

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 06:47:52 -0800
Duration: 972

We made a significant discovery today... I also did some reading and found out some interesting factoids about Carpenter Ants! Finally, I answer some questions from a couple of my viewers, peppered with a few childhood anecdotes...

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 05:16:20 -0800
Duration: 312

The eleventh installment in an ongoing series of segments from videos I've done over the years with my crazy brother Cass. After a MASSIVE feast of steak and cake, we're back on the road and heading home. Cass and I make an interesting discovery - for SOME the camera puts on ten pounds, for OTHERS it seems to reduce them... Strange!

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:46:19 -0800
Duration: 178

The tenth installment in an ongoing series of segments from videos I've done over the years with my crazy brother Cass. This time around, we're ON THE ROAD! Heading off to my folks' place to celebrate my birthday. Hilarity ensues.

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:46:16 -0800
Duration: 386

Well, I've decided. This is WAR!!!! These ants not going to take over my house. Dammit, poor little Rosie can't even play on the FLOOR anymore because they're all over the bloody place. And she's TRYING to learn how to crawl... Yes, these ants have gone TOO far and MUST be destroyed. Here's the first update from the frontlines...

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 17:16:17 -0800
Duration: 451

We have some unwanted guests in our quaint little country home. In this video, I show how I have chosen to deal with them

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:46:18 -0800
Duration: 751

Part 2 of the seventh in a series of rants by yours truly all about the wonderful world of Hi-Definition. Price. Yes, HD-DVD players were cheaper than Blu-Ray players, but was that a GOOD thing? I say no. Find out why... Blu-Ray kicked HD-DVDs ass in weekly sales from Feb 2007 until the end of the format war. Don't believe me? Let's look at the charts! And I'll even throw in a few notable events from the timeline so you know what was happening when those charts originally came out... HD-DVD was pretty much DOOMED from the start. The evidence was there for anyone who cared to LOOK at it. So why the heck did so many people think it was going to win? Based on WHAT, exactly? We'll probably never know...

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:46:18 -0800
Duration: 344

The ninth installment (Version 2) in an ongoing series of segments from videos I've done over the years with my crazy brother Cass. In this episode, we amuse ourselves talking about backwards stuff. Backwards.

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 09:16:21 -0800
Duration: 344

The ninth installment (Version 1) in an ongoing series of segments from videos I've done over the years with my crazy brother Cass. In this episode, we amuse ourselves talking about backwards stuff. Forwards.

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 05:46:20 -0800
Duration: 478

Part 1 of the seventh in a series of rants by yours truly all about the wonderful world of Hi-Definition. VHS vs Beta and HD-DVD vs Blu-Ray were NOT the same. Torrents and Tivo - downfall of the music and video industry, or just the new VCR?

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:46:17 -0800
Duration: 829

The sixth in a series of rants by yours truly all about the wonderful world of Hi-Definition. In this installment, I FINALLY reveal where I got this "lowest common denominator scenario" from and why I'm concerned it COULD happen again with the new gaming platforms. Am I crazy? Do I have a valid point? YOU decide!

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:16:19 -0800
Duration: 262

The eighth installment in an ongoing series of segments from videos I've done over the years with my crazy brother Cass. In this installment we briefly dicsuss politics, I make Cass sterile, we reminisce about eating cake, toenail clippings are discovered everywhere, I smile, and work sucks.

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 05:16:17 -0800
Duration: 580

The fifth in a series of rants by yours truly all about the wonderful world of Hi-Definition. In this installment, I continue talking about the gaming world, elaborating on some stuff from the previous rant. I had to split this up, as there was a lot of ground I wanted to cover and a lot of comments from the previous rant that I wanted to address. The conclusion will be up tomorrow.

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 04:46:17 -0800
Duration: 388

The seventh installment in an ongoing series of segments from videos I've done over the years with my crazy brother Cass. We discuss the newest mafia hitman and his "specialty," and review some of the Jackass DVDs and Movie.

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 04:46:17 -0800
Duration: 783

My new blog: http://zaranyzerak.blogspot.com My recently re-vamped website (an ongoing work in progress): http://www.zaranyzerak.com

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Thu, 06 Mar 2008 19:16:20 -0800
Duration: 618

The sixth installment in an ongoing series of segments from videos I've done over the years with my crazy brother Cass. This time around, I abandon Cass to answer the call of nature and he takes it upon himself to entertain you even if it kills him.

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Thu, 06 Mar 2008 19:16:20 -0800
Duration: 113

I'm taking a momentary break from the regular series to present to you this special bonus episode. "Cass the Chipmunk Entertains the Viewers" Enjoy!

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Wed, 05 Mar 2008 02:46:17 -0800
Duration: 237

The fourth installment in an ongoing series of segments from videos I've done over the years with my crazy brother Cass. This time around, we resolve the cliffhanger from the previous episode within the first 3 seconds of the show, and talk about fights we've seen over the years.

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Wed, 05 Mar 2008 02:46:17 -0800
Duration: 304

The fifth installment in an ongoing series of segments from videos I've done over the years with my crazy brother Cass. Cass shows up what people are like on speed, tells us about a cheesy movie he saw, and I fart in his face.

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Sun, 02 Mar 2008 01:46:16 -0800
Duration: 654

The third in a series of rants by yours truly all about the wonderful world of Hi-Definition. In this installment, I talk about storage capacity, how it is VERY relevant to someone who does the kind of stuff I do, how the different capacities of HD-DVD and Blu-Ray have had an overall detrimental effect on HD content thus far and how it will likely shape up in the near future. NOTE: I have no idea why the title went "subliminal." Some kind of glitch in the transfer to revver...

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Sun, 02 Mar 2008 01:46:16 -0800
Duration: 497

The fourth in a series of rants by yours truly all about the wonderful world of Hi-Definition. This time around, I continue talking about the significance of storage capacity, how it is relevant to the current generation of console games, and how the XBox 360 is actually holding the gaming world BACK due to Microsoft's decision to use regular DVDs as the primary delivery medium. NOTE: I have no idea why the title went "subliminal." Some kind of glitch in the transfer to revver...

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Sun, 02 Mar 2008 01:46:16 -0800
Duration: 399

The first installment in an ongoing series of clips from home videos I've done over the years with my crazy brother Cass. First up: We eat chicken, watch home movies of Cass when he was 8 (and telling us a not-so-scary story complete with improvised musical accompaniment), and discuss farting at work.

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Sun, 02 Mar 2008 01:46:16 -0800
Duration: 241

The second installment in an ongoing series of clips from home videos I've done over the years with my crazy brother Cass. This time around - A boob gets a drink, Cass reveals his choice in toilet paper brands then revels about looking tall and skinny, and finally he goes cross-eyed while trying to directly address the viewers. Features the debut of the new Visits with Cass Theme Song - entitled "Crazy Dance" by Zaranyzerak!

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Sun, 02 Mar 2008 01:46:16 -0800
Duration: 274

The third installment in an ongoing series of clips from home videos I've done over the years with my crazy brother Cass. This time around - We discuss why widescreen is a GOOD thing and morons who don't understand what it is, Cass tells us about how his roommate "watches a DVD" with her boyfriend, and we hear strange noises outside...

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Sun, 02 Mar 2008 00:46:19 -0800
Duration: 364

The first in a series of rants by yours truly all about the wonderful world of Hi-Definition. In this first installment, I start off by addressing al the Sony bashing that has been going on over the past while, which does not seem to have abated since Blu-Ray won the Hi-Def disc format war...

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Sun, 02 Mar 2008 00:46:19 -0800
Duration: 331

The second in my series of rants about HD, the format war, and whatever else I can think of that appeals to my inner techno-geek. Fairly straightforward rant this time around, as I pretty much chew out the HD-DVD supporters who still cling to the idea that they were somehow "wronged" because their format of choice failed, telling them to be accountable for their own choices and stop blaming everyone/thing else. Just a brief clarification: When I mention that I followed the Format War via amazon.com's message boards, I'm NOT saying that I used that as a "legitimate source of info," but rather as a typical example of the uninformed ranting and bashing from both sides. For my actual fact-based information on both sides, I used a variety of other sources which will be covered in another video.

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Mon, 27 Aug 2007 19:43:07 -0800
Duration: 793

I recently had a featured video on YouTube. And as with most featured videos, the "haters" came oozing out of the woodwork to make sure I was fully aware of just how much I suck. And this is my response to them. Enjoy!

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Mon, 27 Aug 2007 17:19:07 -0800
Duration: 502

This time around, I talk about the new place, the new job, some exciting developments with Two Guys and An Effects Box, the reasons for my extended absence from YouTube, and just general updating about this and that...

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Mon, 27 Aug 2007 17:04:09 -0800
Duration: 698

This time around I talk about the concept of "Internet Friends" and the perception by some that "Internet Friends" aren't the same thing as "Real Friends." Or are they?

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Mon, 27 Aug 2007 15:25:16 -0800
Duration: 126

YOU asked for it, so YOU got it! That's right, Two Guys and An Effects Box: THE SERIES! This is just a small teaser to whet your appetite for the epic to come... Premiering this September, right here on Revver (and everywhere else)! Official Two Guys website: http://www.zaranyzerak.com/music/twoguys/ Official Two Guys merchandise: http://www.cafepress.com/twoguysfx

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Thu, 01 Feb 2007 09:27:52 -0800
Duration: 677

Filling in the blanks from the past few months... What happened to Two Guys and An Effects Box? Where am I living now, and why am I there? Plus a few major life changes... Oh, and the long-awaited debut of my new Video Letter theme music!

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Fri, 07 Jul 2006 14:53:52 -0800
Duration: 37

Coming Soon...

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Mon, 12 Jun 2006 15:35:47 -0800
Duration: 155

Ben finds Guy 1 (now just "Sean") and soon puts him back on track, both of them leaping headfirst into the SUPER MEGA TRANSFORMATION that boosts their powers and metamorphoses them into...Guy 1 and Guy 2 - THE TWO GUYS!!! Note for the impatient: This is NOT a blog. Watch past the first 35 seconds and be amazed...

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Fri, 09 Jun 2006 18:41:04 -0800
Duration: 155

Guy 1 has gone missing...and Guy 2, now just plain old ordinary Ben, needs to find him before he loses his Guy 2 powers forever!

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Thu, 08 Jun 2006 07:42:39 -0800
Duration: 39

Guy #2 once again tries to fire up the promotion machine for Two Guys and An Effects Box...sans Guy #1.

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Mon, 22 May 2006 07:27:01 -0800
Duration: 58

Guy #2 from Two Guys and An Effects Box decides to do a small solo effort without Guy #1...and without the Effects Box. So I guess this wouldn't really be "Two Guys and An Effects Box," it's just "Guy." Enjoy!

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Mon, 22 May 2006 07:25:49 -0800
Duration: 581

In this special edition of my Video Blog I finally lift the veil of mystery from my username. Yes, in this video you will find out where it comes from, what it means, and perhaps most importantly, HOW TO PRONOUNCE IT! Enjoy!

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Mon, 24 Apr 2006 19:59:35 -0800
Duration: 803

In this special "psychedelic" edition of my Video Blog, I tell everything you ever wanted to know (but were afraid to ask) about Two Guys an An Effects Box - the experimental music project I've been working on with my good buddy Ben. Including a couple of major announcements...

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Tue, 18 Apr 2006 19:14:42 -0800
Duration: 603

Outtakes from a VIDEO BLOG??? Yep. As most of you know, I used a script for the first episode. And this video will show you exactly WHY I don't use a script anymore. Enjoy! Rated R for language (I curse a lot when I mess up, I guess...)

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Tue, 18 Apr 2006 19:01:00 -0800
Duration: 500

After a two-week absence from Video Blogging, I'm back. In this edition, I talk about all the cool stuff you can expect over the course of the week, some other sites that host my videos, and briefly talk about idiots. Enjoy!

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Tue, 18 Apr 2006 18:57:35 -0800
Duration: 605

This time around, we take a look at some crazy clips from Video Letters to Jason Update I (you can also see the intro sequence from this on on my YouTube page), from March 2002.

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Tue, 18 Apr 2006 18:39:33 -0800
Duration: 612

In this edition, I talk about one of the greatest works of graphic literature in history - Sandman. You'll also see some clips from when I met Sandman's creator, Neil Gaiman, at a book signing. Including the geeky fanboy question I asked him (sub-titled, since you can't really hear what I'm saying - but you can hear his response just fine).

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Tue, 18 Apr 2006 18:39:11 -0800
Duration: 874

In this edition I talk about the changes to my Video Blog, show some old video cameras, thank all 3 of my viewers for watching, and give some in depth behind the scenes info about The Tom and Sean Show.

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Tue, 18 Apr 2006 18:29:24 -0800
Duration: 454

My very first Video Blog. Oh YAWN I hear you say, "Just what the web needs. ANOTHER Video Blog!" But this is a video blog with a few differences... HEAR - the original theme song composed by yours truly! SEE - Actual, genuine, multiple camera angles! (Yes, it's not just me sitting in front of a webcam for ten minutes!) And MARVEL at the fact that I do my best not to ramble on and on about nothing in particular (although I do go off on the occasional tangent), and actually stay focussed on the topics at hand! In short, I've put a lot into this to make it the best darn Video Blog I can, and I hope you enjoy the result!

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Tue, 18 Apr 2006 18:25:09 -0800
Duration: 940

Here's a little blast from the not too distant past - a clip from Video Letters to Jason Update II in which I recount my day at work at the theater. This was not a typical day by any means, life there was usually pretty darn good. But this was just "one of those days," I guess... Rated R for language.

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Tue, 18 Apr 2006 18:24:50 -0800
Duration: 861

All the best bits you never saw! Along with some you did see, but in their original uncut form. Flubs, crack-ups, and general silliness abound in this - the DEFINITIVE behind the scenes glimpse at the making of a comedy classic!

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Tue, 18 Apr 2006 18:24:45 -0800
Duration: 688

"The Foul Language Episode" When The Tom and Sean Show first started, one of the rules was they weren't allowed to swear. Then they found out the show was being cancelled after only 6 partially completed episodes. And the rest is history.

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Tue, 18 Apr 2006 18:00:34 -0800
Duration: 592

"The Political Episode" Tom and Sean get serious as they buckle down and tackle some of the more serious political issues facing our world today. Yeah. Riiiiiight!

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Tue, 18 Apr 2006 18:00:16 -0800
Duration: 716

"The Godzilla Episode" 1998 was the year of Godzilla. Or at least Hollywood wanted it to be... Relive that exciting time Tom and Sean style!

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Tue, 18 Apr 2006 17:59:49 -0800
Duration: 630

"The Random Episode" Much alcohol is consumed, Tom entertains the viewers, it is revealed that everything is bogus, Tom has a problem with bright lights, Sean reviews a movie, Tom prefers to have a microphone in his hand, Sean and Tom are mistaken for other people, and lots more randomness!

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Tue, 18 Apr 2006 17:59:10 -0800
Duration: 934

"The Halloween Episode" The scariest episode ever... As two terrifying tales are told for Halloween - Billy Meets Mr. Troll and Tom Goes Downtown. Watch with the lights out!

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Tue, 18 Apr 2006 17:58:48 -0800
Duration: 1123

"The Uncreative Episode" After the 2-year success of their worldwide talk radio show, Tom and Sean decide to bring their unique style of humour to the unsuspecting television viewing public! But they quickly realize the key to success in television is to be able to outdo and improve upon one's self on a regular basis. So they don't want to be TOO creative in their first episode...that might entertain people too much. Originally shot on hi-fi VHS in two days, the first in late 1998 and the second in early 1999, the show was never completed in its entirety. In September 2005, I took everything we had shot and edited it all together into 6 episodes of varying length. Overall, it's not entirely what we originally intended the show to be (there were going to be a lot more pre-planned skits and less improvised stuff), But we just ran out of time and weren't able to complete it (I was moving to another part of the country a few days after our last shoot) That said, I do think there are some funny moments to be found. A strange animal to be sure, and at the very least it gave me the chance to try out my new (at the time) editing software. All six episodes are currently available on my website, and will also be posted here.

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Tue, 18 Apr 2006 17:58:17 -0800
Duration: 81

How I like my coffee. FRESH! Originally appeared as a clip on Video Letters to Jason Update II.

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Tue, 18 Apr 2006 17:24:26 -0800
Duration: 28

I still have this chair. I really need a new one. Originally appeared as a clip on Video Letters to Jason Update II. Rated R for language.

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Tue, 18 Apr 2006 17:24:21 -0800
Duration: 348

An inside look at the Making of Writer, including numerous flubs and behind the scenes clips. Also contains the rarely seen 'Silly Cut' of the movie.

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Tue, 18 Apr 2006 17:24:11 -0800
Duration: 245

The conclusion of the 4-part series. In this final edition, a much more in-depth discourse on the nature of Astroturf and its relation to fire, football and mambo.

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Tue, 18 Apr 2006 17:24:04 -0800
Duration: 45

Part 3 of the 4-part series. In this edition - Astroturf. Do they trim it? And if not, WHY not?

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Tue, 18 Apr 2006 17:23:59 -0800
Duration: 68

Part 2 of the 4-part series. In this edition, the discussion on the true nature of Cheese Puffs continues, with some startling revelations about where they actually come from.

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Tue, 18 Apr 2006 17:23:53 -0800
Duration: 57

The first part of a 4-part series in which Sean and Ben (the Two Guys from Two Guys and An Effects Box), discuss various deep and perplexing issues facing us in today's society. In this first edition, they talk about the nature of Cheese Puffs.

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Tue, 18 Apr 2006 17:23:47 -0800
Duration: 50

Some thoughts on the act of barfing. And how trying to "plug it" with one finger NEVER works. Originally appeared as a clip on Video Letters to Jason Update II.

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Tue, 18 Apr 2006 17:23:41 -0800
Duration: 135

Random thoughts by the Two Guys from Two Guys and An Effects Box. Very deep indeed...

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Tue, 18 Apr 2006 17:23:34 -0800
Duration: 132

A short horror film in which a writer of horror novels gets an unexpected visitor... Originally shot and edited in 2001 using Digital8 to shoot, and VHS to edit. The creepy soundtrack by Two Guys and An Effects Box was added in October, 2005. Finally, the whole thing was digitally remastered from the ground up using the original Digital8 source tapes in February, 2006. This is the remastered version.

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Tue, 18 Apr 2006 17:23:00 -0800
Duration: 979

An epic tale in which two young men brave the horrors of a bachelor's kitchen. Originally appeared as a segment in Video Letters to Jason Update II, re-edited and enhanced. Features an original score by Two Guys and An Effects Box. WARNING: Not for those with heart conditions, weak stomachs, or neatness fixations. Rated R for language and disturbing images.

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Tue, 18 Apr 2006 17:04:22 -0800
Duration: 165

Here's another Video Letter Intro, this time from a series of "special editions" entitled Lost Treasures. The Lost Treasures series was essentially a collection of footage from various Video Letters that had never been completed for one reason or another. Rather than having the footage sit unseen in the archives, I decided to do this series to show some of the "Video Letters that might have been...but weren't." It was basically a way or me to use the footage from those old video letters without actually having to complete them. Plus the footage itself represented some fairly significant times in my personal history, so I thought Jason would find them interesting. This particular intro was filmed entirely on location, at a cool breakwater area near my place in Victoria. This one gives you a chance to see some of the beautiful scenery out here in BC. Originally videotaped on Digital8. Edited with Ulead Video Studio 9.0, with music from an old Amiga CD32 game (Pirates Gold).

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Tue, 18 Apr 2006 16:39:29 -0800
Duration: 237

This intro was originally edited, yep you guessed it, tape-to-tape. I managed to find the original master tape of the footage (it took a while to find because it was clearly labelled and I didn't think it would be...so I looked at every other tape in my archive, not thinking to look for one with an obvious label), and spent the night remastering the whole thing from the ground up. This is also a notable intro in that it is one of the few I did where I actually composed an original theme song for it. It was originally going to be the opening them song for Video Letter 30, but when the original version of Video Letter 30 fell through (the footage from which has subsequently become the primary focus of Lost Treasures II), I used it for the Update letter instead. The song is also notable in that it was the last piece I did using my trusty old Amiga 2000, before moving on to a PC permanently. So I kind of think of this song as my farewell to the Amiga. It originally took about a month to compose and put together. The "ethereal" title effects were all done in-camera, by overlaying the titles over the image and filming the screen I was using as a monitor for the camera. This creates a cool "video feedback" effect, which I used to give the titles a trippy look. This video feedback technique was also used quite effectively by the BBC back in the 60's and 70's for the opening titles of a certain classic sci-fi show about a certain Time Lord and his TARDIS. ;) (That's DOCTOR WHO, for the uninitiated...) The audio and video have been completely remastered from the ground up, although I doubt you would notice much difference on the web version. But at least I have peace of mind in that the archive version is top-quality now. I was going for a "dark and gothic" feel to this one, losing sight of the fact that despite all the cool "gothy" things scattered around my apartment, the apartment itself didn't have a very spooky ambience to it at all. Oh well. At least you get to see some of the cool stuff I had decorating the place. And the song has a cool gothy feel to it. This was the intro for the same update letter that contained the infamous "Sean takes cares of his parents' house while they're in Hawaii" video, although there aren't any clips of it in the intro (since the original footage was shot about two months PRIOR to the Hawaii trip). See Video Blog 4 (March 21, 2006 edition) for clips from that.

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Tue, 18 Apr 2006 16:38:53 -0800
Duration: 216

For those of you who have been curious about the whole "Video Letter thing" I was talking about in my Video Blog, here is one of the most recent intros I put together for them. Retro video game fans might want to take note - there are several clips from some classic 80's video game commercials in one section of this video (originally captured by me from a bunch of my old TV tapes).

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Tue, 18 Apr 2006 16:37:40 -0800
Duration: 261

I'm sure there are some out there who consider this entire video to be one giant outtake. But for the other three of you, here's a collection of outtakes and some dance clips with the original audio (so you can hear what we were REALLY dancing to!), along with some previously unseen segments with Sven the Talking Thumb.

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Tue, 18 Apr 2006 16:10:57 -0800
Duration: 473

Taking the form of a combined interview with a famous celebrity and dance-off, this music video was originally thrown together, from concept to finished product, in about two hours. We didn't even know what song we were going to use when we filmed the dancing segments. Edited the old-fashioned way, tape-to-tape, with absolutely no regard whatsoever for syncing the audio up with the visuals. Fully remastered with digital editing gear in 2006, painstakingly matching the original edits frame-by-frame and using the original Digital8 master tapes. The audio, originally added with analog equipment, was also fully redone digitally. This is the remastered version.

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Tue, 18 Apr 2006 16:10:06 -0800
Duration: 315

Two guys who live together. This is their life. This is their story. In this premiere episode, "Date Guy" tells "Rude Roomie" about a blind date he went on. And why you shouldn't always trust what you see of someone on MySpace... Made for a 6-hour videomaking contest.

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Tue, 18 Apr 2006 16:09:55 -0800
Duration: 574

All the bits you didn't see, and some that should probably be left unseen but are here anyway. Flubbed lines, crackups, and finding the word "penis" far funnier than your average grade schooler. This little video gives you a glimpse into the madness that reigned for the two hours in which Buddies was shot. Enjoy! Rated R for language.

Author: Zaranyzerak
Added: Tue, 18 Apr 2006 16:09:41 -0800
Duration: 87

Part 3 of the 5-part series. What's that behind you? When you fear looking to see what's making those sounds behind you, does THAT make it easier to be serious?