Author: CharlieKirby

Soular Eclipse

Soular Eclipse

A journey from the dread of cold isolation – to warmth, human connection and transcendence.

During a solar eclipse, the light of the sun is blocked from reaching our vision, but the sun still exists. It’s hidden from our eyes, but only temporarily. Know that whatever is obstructing our vision, the light is still there. When our perspective changes, we can see the light once again, feel warmth once again, and make profound connections with others.

I generated the shots with Midjourney and edited them all together with Premiere. Some of the shots I touched up with Photoshop using content aware fill, then output as separate layers, and compositing and key framing them in Premiere.

I am experienced in editing a wide variety of styles, including TRUE CRIME, SPORTS, FOOD, and COMEDY.  I am very capable in GREEN SCREEN COMPOSITING AND COLOR CORRECTION. I produce and edit AI CONTENT. Here is a small sample of my work.  More video editor reels are available upon request.

 

When riding in NJ don’t call it an E-bike. Say it’s an E-tractor.

Just drag a lawn mower blade behind the E-bike and say it’s an E-tractor. No license, registration or insurance required for those in NJ. And you get to do some trail maintenance. It’s a win/win!

I do some trail building and maintenance and try to help out JORBA when I can. There are some volunteers who do a LOT more work than me. I wish I had more time, but I do what I can. From what I understand whenever trees fall and block the trails, the volunteers who do all of the chainsawing, not all of them, but some of them have e-bikes to help them carry a chainsaw and gas can for the several mile round trip to the fallen tree and back. Without e-bikes, this work may not happen as fast or at all. Some of the chainsawers are retirees. Instead of being still and inactive in their retired years, they are giving back time, work and service to the cycling community. They are willing to do the work, but their knees and other joints may give them trouble carrying equipment over rugged terrain for miles and miles. These volunteers are an asset and blessing to the community. I support them. All cyclists are my friends, whether they ride acoustic bikes or ebikes.

Cut Down The Head Bangers – Trail Work

Went to Stephens today and worked 1 mile in/out of Lower Maze, and 1/2 mile in/out at the NICA Trail (Blue Rock) with loppers and a corona saw. I focused mostly on branches in 4 different spots that were low enough for a helmet to bang on. On my walk out, I did spend some time using the corona saw as a machete to cut down any face slappers and thorn bushes.  Here are some before and after photos.