I recently took a job where I have to drive to Westlake Village two days a week. The drive could be much quicker probably if I were to take the highway...but, what is the fun in that? It takes me about an hour and a half to get to work, but it's exhilarating. I bought a new Mini cooper Convertible almost one year ago and I haven't really broken it in ,until now. I take all the windy roads from the PCH up through Malibu Canyon.
Talk about fun! I was inspired by the time lapse video posting I put on the blog here and thought I would try my hand at recording the experience with my little digital camera. It's very unstable because I am holding the camera braced on the steering wheel as I shift gears and drive. Dad, don't show Mom...she might have a heart attack.
Below, are some snaps I took as well, some through my dirty windshield. I'm afraid the video doesn't compare to the real experience. If anyone has a suggestion as to how I could mount the camera to the dash or something and I could drive freely while recording, don't hesitate to post it in the comments. The drive makes the commute so fun. The landscape reminds me of when I worked up in San Luis Obispo for Oddworld. The mountains, the wind, the speed is all very addicting. Although the driving takes it out of me and I am exhausted on the days I commute, I had to share some of the fun here.
Looking at all those telephone poles on the side of the mountains makes you wonder sometimes how they stay upright? Kind of ironic because I just worked on a T-Mobile spot for Giant Steps where a hell bent chick chainsaw a bunch of poles down. I animated the poles and cables falling. To see it click the link below and look for the Sunday Drive spot.
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