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Eros's avatar

I love this idea! Here is my attempt: https://erosiandreams.substack.com/p/a-vision-of-hell

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Fantasy Writer GVH's avatar

Hey, Ian.

I saw you had a neon block that you threw behind you in one video as a backlight. It lit the room purple.

What's that called? Do you recommend it over a regular backlight? I recently made a Youtube Channel to market myself, but I'm struggling with lighting and sound quality.

Thanks!

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Ian Cattanach's avatar

This is the exact item. However, I don't know if I recommend this haha, it is just an outdoor led floodlight

https://amzn.to/3E0xNpu

This is the light I use, I have it right in front of me and pointing down at me

https://amzn.to/3DW3qkb

Just keep messing with the sound/shots and keep making videos. Eventually, it will start coming together! I'm making a big audio upgrade soon.

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Fantasy Writer GVH's avatar

Thanks a ton. I was thinking flaming candles on the bookshelves, but that makes too much smoke.

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Audrey Anderson 🏳️‍🌈🍉's avatar

What is it about the Persians that always make me feel less alone?

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Lexi's avatar

Awesome post, Ian! Here's one of mine: https://norsebynorsewest.substack.com/p/ghazal-1

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Sunlight Classic's avatar

Read these with my fiance and it sparked a discussion on poetry from different cultures, definitely need to deep dive poetry sometime soon. Thanks!

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Michael Burr's avatar

Inspired by your post to make a traditional ghazal:

https://open.substack.com/pub/michaelburr8/p/deter-alone

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Madeline Legere's avatar

This is cool. I love Robert Bly and the Ghalib one was relatable. I wrote one today for the Skool assignment: https://madelinelegere.substack.com/p/ecstasy

Thanks for the opportunity to share it.

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