Mr. Sparkle's Tokyo Invasion - Apple Store Ginza

by **mr. sparkle** » Wed Jul 07, 2004 3:31 am

If everything goes as planned, I'll be speaking at the Apple Store-Ginza at 8PM on Aug. 18. I'll be promoting my book, "Motion Graphics and Effects in Final Cut Pro".

S T O K E D ! :twisted:

Apple Store - Ginza

by **GuyJean** » Wed Jul 07, 2004 5:22 am

mr. sparkle wrote:If everything goes as planned, I'll be speaking at the Apple Store-Ginza at 8PM on Aug. 18. I'll be promoting my book, "Motion Graphics and Effects in Final Cut Pro".

Shweeet!! Can I bring beer? :wink:

GJ

by **Taro Toporific** » Wed Jul 07, 2004 9:04 am

Rob Pongi wrote:ALRIGHT!!!! YEEEEAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!!! YEEEEAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!!! YEEEEAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!
....please bring your camera as there is a slight chance of you getting some very rare and very funny footage here!

ALRIGHT!!!! Apple Store Ginza, 8PM on Aug. 18: it will be an all-night party ljust for the occasion, hee, hee.

Be there! The line of people is already forming for the Mr. Sparkle Show!.

http://www.ifoapplestore.com/stores/ginza/ginza.html

by **GomiGirl** » Wed Jul 07, 2004 11:35 am

Excellent!!

So are you on an all expenses paid speaking tour or is it coming out of your own pocket???

by **vince** » Wed Jul 07, 2004 12:51 pm

Yo Mr. Sparkle!!

Your name is derived from Sparkle Video:

or is it Video Sparkle?

Is that true??

by **Taro Toporific** » Wed Jul 07, 2004 1:25 pm

GomiGirl wrote:Excellent!!

Most excellent.

But now I'll have to buy Final Cut Pro so I'll know what the hell you're talking about.

by **Caustic Saint** » Wed Jul 07, 2004 3:03 pm

vince wrote:Yo Mr. Sparkle!!

Your name is derived from Sparkle Video:

or is it Video Sparkle?

Is that true??

What about Sparkle Motion?

by **gomichild** » Wed Jul 07, 2004 3:52 pm

Kewl!

by **Caustic Saint** » Wed Jul 07, 2004 4:24 pm

Of course, the real question is - how long will you be in Tokyo?

by **Taro Toporific** » Wed Jul 07, 2004 10:03 pm

Rob Pongi wrote:Mr. Sparkle: 'OK finally, I would like to thank you all for coming out tonight and checking out my new book Motion Graphics and Effects in Final Cut Pro does anybody have any questions?

KYODO NEWS Japanese Reporter: Ah, yes Mr. Monahan-san, I really think your new book is the ultimate publication for video effects editing and I really think that.....

Suddenly Evil Pongi (who is Rob Pongi wearing the Evil Pongi outfit) jumps up and YELLS: SHUT THE F*CK UP YOU DINGBAT URINALIST!!! I HAVE A QUESTION! AND I DEMAND AN ANSWER RIGHT NOW!!!! WHO ARE YOU? (pointing at Mr. Sparkle up front).....

Of course, the Truth is that all this has already happened and now Dr. Stevie B. will have to squeeze through the AK Time Tunnel to correct this travesty of the time continuum.

by **mr. sparkle** » Thu Jul 08, 2004 2:21 am

GomiGirl wrote:Excellent!!

So are you on an all expenses paid speaking tour

Oh yeah, I wish! Those cheap bastards! :roll:

or is it coming out of your own pocket???

It seems that after you write a book, you're pretty
much on your own regarding promotion.

I'm actually trying to shop around for a publisher in
Japan. It was the only major language that will
not have a version of the book. The Korean and the
Chinese versions will come out soon, actually. If anyone
knows any publishers, please tell them to come to
my presentation.

I'm going to edit a documentary while I'm there, so
hopefully that is rationale enough to hit Japan during
the miserably hot weather.

Well - that - and uh, if you can line up any of yer single
"Gomi Friends", then that would be greatly appreciated!

GuyJean wrote:Shweeet!! Can I bring beer?

Isn't that what they serve at the genius bar?

Taro wrote:Be there! The line of people is already forming for the Mr. Sparkle Show!

Hopefully, I can blow a few minds.

Vince wrote:Your name is derived from Sparkle Video

suuuuPAHkoooree bideoh dess naaay! Mr. Sparkle is an imaginary icon for "Mr. Sparkle Cleaner" on a Simpson's episode.

Caustic Saint wrote:Of course, the real question is - how long will you be in Tokyo?

I dunno as I just got the word. I have the whole month of August blocked out to do the doc, though. I have to be back in SF on 8-30.

Rob Pongi wrote:ALRIGHT!!!! YEEEEAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!!! YEEEEAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!!! YEEEEAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!

Time to clear the kitchen floor of used helmets and Pizza Hut boxes. :twisted:

Tighten up 'dat hutch!

Looking forward.

by **Caustic Saint** » Thu Jul 08, 2004 8:49 am

mr. sparkle wrote:Well - that - and uh, if you can line up any of yer single "Gomi Friends", then that would be greatly appreciated!

Well, the Gomis themselves are spoken for. Can't say about their friends though.

by **mr. sparkle** » Thu Jul 08, 2004 10:52 am

Caustic Saint wrote:
mr. sparkle wrote:Well - that - and uh, if you can line up any of yer single "Gomi Friends", then that would be greatly appreciated!

Well, the Gomis themselves are spoken for. Can't say about their friends though.

Oh, I said single Gomi Friends, d'int I? They gots ta have lil' Gomi Sidekicks, no? Just head on up to that modeling agency and hook it up for the Sparkler...Naisu American boy, ne?

by **mr. sparkle** » Sun Jul 11, 2004 5:22 pm

Rob Pongi wrote:Mr. Sparkle-sama, I promise that I, myself, won't do this. But nearly anyone could suddenly become 'Evil Pongi' right?

Looking forward to seeing you soon!

KANPAI!!!!

Hey Rob!
I really hope that Evil doesn't show up. He'll ruin everything! Of course, I hope you and all the FG friendlies will come adorned in Helmets with both flags waving for "safety and identification".

BTW, today my book surpassed all other books in the Final Cut Pro category on Amazon. I even dethroned the official Apple Training Series book, which has been at the top of the heap for months.

Hell Yeah! :twisted:

by **gomichild** » Sun Jul 11, 2004 11:12 pm

BTW, today my book surpassed all other books in the Final Cut Pro category on Amazon. I even dethroned the official Apple Training Series book, which has been at the top of the heap for months.

Congratulations!

I would buy a copy, but one of my keepers says I'm not allowed to get Final Cut Pro because I would find it too distracting :cry:

by **mr. sparkle** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 11:23 am

Final Cut is the ideal distraction software - but at least you're creating stuff and making yourself happy.

Your keepers are prob'ly only upset that it'll take away time from your bass playin'.

by **mr. sparkle** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 10:20 am

San-Q Robato-Sama.

OK. Now that the date is set ( Aug. 18 ), should we have a Wed. night drinkin' session nearby the Apple Store after the presentation?

Where's there a suitable pub near the Apple Store? I've always wanted to drink at Popeye Ji-beer and Cocktails Bakusyu Club - is that too much of a mendokusai from Yurakucho station? I think it's near Ryoogoku Sobu station. Any place that serves a cold pint is OK with me.

Popeye's Microbrew

Cheers!

by **AssKissinger** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 10:56 am

I'm actually trying to shop around for a publisher in
Japan. It was the only major language that will
not have a version of the book.

BTW, today my book surpassed all other books in the Final Cut Pro category on Amazon. I even dethroned the official Apple Training Series book, which has been at the top of the heap for months.

Plus, it's got great all five star reviews on Amazon.

by **mr. sparkle** » Tue Jul 20, 2004 5:32 am

AssKissinger wrote:
I'm actually trying to shop around for a publisher in
Japan. It was the only major language that will
not have a version of the book.

It's probably because I show how to set fire to the chuo.

BTW, today my book surpassed all other books in the Final Cut Pro category on Amazon. I even dethroned the official Apple Training Series book, which has been at the top of the heap for months.

Plus, it's got great all five star reviews on Amazon.

Dang, I got stomped on again in the rankings. Usually I get smoked, but once in a while I beat the official books for a day or two. It's a good feeling to win the rankings race once in a while, considering that all the marketing dough goes there and all the marketing for my book is usually from personal banging of the drum on forums, doing personal appearances, etc.

Which reminds me, I'm getting my ticket today. :twisted:

by **Taro Toporific** » Wed Jul 21, 2004 12:47 am

Rob Pongi wrote:P.S. Very nice picture Mr. Sparkle-sama! San Queue For Your JOYFUL!

http://www.fuckedgaijin.com/forum/album ... c53cce.jpg[/img]

We like it so much, we're making you drink it.

by **mr. sparkle** » Wed Jul 21, 2004 4:43 am

Dude,
Yer makin' me nervous with that bev teetering so close to the CPU.

Hey Everyone--

As part of my "invasion", I'm also trying to put together a FCP "Master's Class" Seminar on Saturday, August 21. I am thinking a weekend day would be best.

I have two options regarding rooms for the seminar. Which do you think would be better?

1) Pink Cow
OR
2) Super Deluxe

Super Deluxe

Pink Cow

If anyone wants to assist me with the seminar in Tokyo, PM me. I'm looking for Mac heads that can do a bit of J/E.

Also could use some advice on promotion and pricing for the day-long seminar. Is Y20,000 about right? Where should I post/promote about the seminar? I guess handbills at my Apple Store appearance would help, no? I'd like to fill this seminar well before then, though. Web sites? Apple Japan Video Club sites?

Thanks Gang!

by **mr. sparkle** » Fri Jul 23, 2004 7:59 am

Ugh. My Nihongo is terribly limited and I need to put out a press release in Japanese and onto the Apple Discussion Boards.

Can anyone help me with a translation of the following?:

Do you want to make great looking video effects using Final Cut Pro? If so, plan to attend a unique "Masters Course" based upon the popular new book, "Motion Graphics and Effects in Final Cut Pro" taught by the author and Final Cut Pro master, Kevin Monahan.

The class will be held in the Roppongi area of Tokyo on August 21 from 10:00-18:00. The cost will be Y25,000 for the day-long seminar.

As space is limitied, be sure to email us at tellysworld[at]netscape.net to make a reservation as soon as possible. You can also pay in advance for the course, if you like. For more information, go to this webpage: http://www.fcpworld.com/edittrain.htm

In advance of the class, please go here to buy the book: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0321179153/wwwfcpworldco-20.

Kevin Monahan will also be speaking at the Tokyo Apple Store on August 18 at 19:00 as part of the Final Cut Pro User Night. Go to http://www.fcpworld.com for a map and more details.

Any other standard greetings and closings would be appreciated. Thanks gang!

P.S. I already have a posting on mandy.com

http://www.mandy.com/1/event2.cfm?v=7973714

Not sure how much good this will do me - but it's a start.

by **mr. sparkle** » Fri Jul 23, 2004 11:15 am

I've finally booked travel:

Arriving Narita 11 Aug. 16:25 Delta (Northwest)
Leaving Narita 24 Aug. 15:30 Delta (Nortwest)

$659

CU All Soon! Let's Party! :twisted:

by **gomichild** » Fri Jul 23, 2004 11:19 am

mr. sparkle wrote:I've finally booked travel:

Arriving Narita 11 Aug. 16:25 Delta (Northwest)
Leaving Narita 24 Aug. 15:30 Delta (Nortwest)

$659

CU All Soon! Let's Party!

Yah! You can make it to at least one of my gigs :wink:

by **mr. sparkle** » Fri Jul 23, 2004 11:37 am

You mean here?
http://www.marshmallowspike.net/

Your link-o-rama got garbled. Please bring all your single girly friends. :cool:

I'm gonna roll into town a bit late to catch the 8-11 Yokohama gig. But I may be able to make the 8-22 tea party gig in Shinjuku.

Bring on the Sparkler P-Bass

Rockin'!

Thumbs up G. Child - Looking forward!

by **gomichild** » Fri Jul 23, 2004 12:24 pm

kewl!

by **mr. sparkle** » Sat Jul 24, 2004 6:08 am

by **mr. sparkle** » Thu Jul 29, 2004 8:55 am

by **Taro Toporific** » Thu Jul 29, 2004 11:27 am

by **mr. sparkle** » Tue Aug 03, 2004 5:32 am

Thanks ol' chum. At least I know that I have it all wrong!

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Mr. Sparkle's Tokyo Invasion - Apple Store Ginza

Mr. Sparkle's Tokyo Invasion - Apple Store Ginza

Re: Mr. Sparkle's Tokyo Invasion - Apple Store Ginza

ALRIGHT!!!! YEEEEAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!

muy muy excellente

a travesty of the time continuum

Evil SUXX + My book is now Top Toporific at Amazon!

Meet For Post-Presentation Suds?

Re: Evil SUXX + My book is now Top Toporific at Amazon!

Mr. Sparkle's Seminar

Lost in Translation

Locked and Loaded

Re: Locked and Loaded

wouldn't miss it

It's ON: Now Listed on apple.co.jp!

Re: Lost in Translation

Hey, I don't wanna be at fault....

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