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Why isn’t TPOL famous? It’s not because I am not original. It’s not because I am not funny. It’s not because people do not like me (see Happy Festivus! Airing of Points Grievances 2023). It’s because people do not read. Years ago, I contemplated starting a YouTube channel, but it did not make financial sense (see TPOL’s Way Out of Poverty Is Not Vlogging). Years ago, I bought a drone but did not use it (see VIDEO: SkyDio 2 Inaugural Flight: Rio Mar, Puerto Rico). Years ago, I also purchased a DJI Pocket 2 and, like the drone, did not use it (see DJI Pocket 2: The Compliment to My SkyDio Drone).
So why haven’t I given up on this initiative? Because the world needs to see me. And when they see me (in 4K), they will read me.
There are many obstacles to my success. First and foremost is my inability to edit content. Years ago, I deviated from common sense and bought Apple. I thought Final Cut Pro would bring out the Academy Award director in me. $3544.57 later, Ms. TPOL uses the machine to write papers and create spreadsheets.
This time, instead of doing it myself, I hired a professional film producer.
The producer asked what ‘gear’ (technical jargon for those of us in the industry) I was using. It reminded me of the scene from Catch Me If You Can. I mentioned that I had a Samsung Z5 Flip and a DJI Pocket 2. I also told him that I could not use my phone to film myself because I despised those people and would have to kick my own ass if I became one of them.
With minimal instruction, I went on my first trip as a vlogger to carnival in St. Lucia (see They Call Me Mr. Fete: St. Lucia Carnival Intro ). The footage was abysmal but I had no interest in giving up. My second stop as a vlogger was Barcelona. I meekly walked the streets with my DJI Pocket 2 with a microphone on my shirt hoping that no one would notice. While sucking as a cinematographer and simultaneously making strangers uncomfortable (see Creeper Cam Is Back: Alexander Bachuwa Launches the Vlog), I also realized that my ‘gear’ sucked as well.
I told my producer that I was keen on buying the DJI Pocket 3. I Googled ‘DJI Pocket 3 Barcelona’ and in a a moment of serendipity learned of the DJI store in Barcelona.
Not worried about the ROI of this venture, I left the overhyped Barceloneta Beach beach (see Guns & Butter: Barcelona Travel Guide) and made my way to the mall. $800 later I have the best gear that money can buy.
Disclaimer: If you’re reading this post in October 2024, you will see this:
Disclaimer: If you’re reading this in 2025 and you still see that, then I have failed at this undertaking.
Sales Pitch: If you’re an optimist, you can find the vlog for Alexander Bachuwa’s, aka the #masterofwon, here.
