WorldOfBonsai series 2 online bonsai creation classroom

[Jamie]

just watched some of the beginner videos aswell.. these are some great educational videos, even the basic advice is always good to get a bit of a refresher!
i didnt even know this sort of thing exsisted.
very well done!

[lindsay farr]

Psymo said paste my url in my Quote. I couldn't find ""quote in the profile panel so I improvised. It seems to work so thanks.

Since I began this thread I've been to Takamatsu and captured some wonderful Japanese content.

The first episodes in the month of October (I'm renaming the month Bonctober) will be from this inspiring community.

I'm up to my neck in this project and loving it.
Cheers
Lindsay

[lindsay farr]

WorldOfBonsai series 2 episode 1 is now online at http://www.bonsaifarm.tv .
Cheers
Lindsay

[teejay]

Cheers Lindsay

I was wondering also, are the episodes on the site in full, or are they teasers?

[Bretts]

It seems the series should be out just in time for my birthday I don't have the first series DVD's yet will it be possible to get a combined series one and series two deal?

[lindsay farr]

Series 2 of WorldOfBonsai will be created differently than series 1.
For series 2 there will be a distinct web version. I would not consider it a teaser. There will be over 2 hours of authentic content.
Then as a totally different and more detailed edit the DVD will be of 3 or 4 discs and about 8 hours long. This will be tailored towards the serious artist.
I'm still shooting the disc version so there is no release deadline at present so it mat be socks and undies for this birthday Bretts
Cheers
lindsay

[Bretts]

Ah Bugger Lindsay I thought the realese was even before the web version

I plan to have the 3 DVD set of he complete saries available prior to the online release of the 10X10 minute web episodes.
Cheers
Lindsay

Sounds worth waiting for though the first episode was great I figured it was less than $36 for that last big pine at the Auction. Sheesh that would have to be worth at least a few grand here

[lindsay farr]

Sorry bretts, That was my intention. I'd love to complete the DVD set before December but no promises yet.
Cheers
Lindsay

[Bretts]

Hey Lindsay just checked out episode 3 and it was worth the wait

Just as I was thinking that you where getting real good at these compilations I was dumb struck by the multitude of amazing trees you had captured on film. It is humbling when amazing trees become mundane You need a gold star for the progression in your production, not that I thought the others where bad but it is obvious that you have given thought to suggestions put to you, great work Mate.

There are a number of quotes and thoughts that I am sure I will come back to in the future. The favourite forest of the feature [apprentice]? was most interesting only after viewing and hearing the reasons did I start to understand why he liked this setting so much. Seeing the guys set up the display was great. The kotobuki description was most interesting as I recently bought one not knowing exactly what it was to use in the Literati contest. I had a feeling it was a short needle black pine.

The one I have does not seem to be grafted on preliminary check. Is this strain/sport usually grown on it's own roots?

[lindsay farr]

Thanks for your kind words Bretts. Yes, I looked at the last series and asked myself "how can I make the next series more useful to the users"
The wonderful feedback that comes from around the globe indicates that it is working. It's fantastic to know that the series is enabling a fast track bonsai evolution in emerging cultures such as Eastern Europe.
Yes, I was charmed by Yoichi's choice of favorite bonsai.
In a world of bonsai bogens competing for the biggest trunk it was delightful to experience his self effacement and poetic simplicity.
Kotobuki can be cutting grown but in my experience require that the cuttings be taken from juvenile plants. ( ideally 2 or 3YO)
Thanks for your interest.
Cheers
Lindsay

[Japh]

Hi Lindsay,

I'm currently still only part way through World of Bonsai series 1, but loving it so far!

I was wondering if you'd considered distributing World of Bonsai on iTunes? Even just the free components as a video podcast or something... could be a good way to get additional exposure? I only thought of it because I was thinking I wish I could download and watch the videos directly to my iPhone/iPod.

Something to consider anyway, if you hadn't already

[lindsay farr]

That's an idea Japh. Several others have made the same suggestion. It's just a matter of finding the time I suppose. We have recently had our millionth download from the site and looking forward to our second million. This is a good way of acheiving the goal.
Cheers
Lindsay

[aaron_tas]

the second series rocks so far

im so impressed that the second series has been even better than the first, you're my favorite bonsai presenter guy lindsay

my lady loves you too

[lindsay farr]

Thanks for your support Aaron. I just got a translation of a Keiji Kandaka sequence from Webos and it's delightful.
It will be online as soon as Jason finishes his bit's.
I think that this series will meet the needs of the users better than series 1 did.
It's not that I'm attempting to top myself but that I know the community better now and can address their needs better.
Cheers
Lindsay

[aaron_tas]

how good is episode 4

those guys really are churning out fantastic bonsai in a sustainable manner, a nice eye opener