JOURNALS

Started Wednesday deep in newsletter video prep. First on the list was dropping the footage into Final Cut Pro. From there, the plan was to edit it, but naturally, I got a bit sidetracked by videos on zines. Not the best use of time, but intriguing nonetheless.

Once I refocused, the next few hours were all about editing the audio and video version of the newsletter. Managed to finish the audio edit by early afternoon, and the rest of the time was dedicated to piecing together the video. Exported the audio part, then dived into finalising the video version.

It's been a scorcher in the studio. Peaked at 28.5c, which isn't ideal for concentration or comfort. Tried to manage by taking it slow and staying hydrated. The heatwave really does throw a spanner in the works for productivity. Still, we managed.

One highlight today was realising how much I enjoy recording videos. It took around half an hour to shoot 20 minutes of content, which meant tossing about a third of the footage - fairly normal. I'm getting more accustomed to the process but still find it a bit slow.

After wrapping up the video, got to thinking about how a full day of writing and then shooting a newsletter video translates to a fifth of my workweek. That ratio feels off, given all the other tasks on my list. I need to re-evaluate that approach.

Half the day flew by in editing and video work, but managed to find small victories in ticking off a few to-do list items. Still, I need to figure out how to quicken the pace. Always room for improvement.

Heading home for a quiet evening. Plan on having a cool bath and taking it easy. Dinner will be simple and quick-sausages, I think. Everyone’s likely to be a bit cranky from the heat, so a low-key night in seems best.

Closing thoughts: steady progress and some good learning points today, but the heat remains a challenge. Will need to adjust the schedule around it if it persists. Cool bath and early night will do wonders.