Cutting out the side panel

Friday, August 26, 2011 in video

Mat talks you through how he went about cutting out the first bit of the side panel of the shipping container. If you have any ideas or comments, let us know.

Tallyho,
Candy&Mat

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Jack it up, Jack...

Friday, August 26, 2011 in video

Now the videos are finally coming together...

In this one, Mat talks you through the process of jacking up the container to create a level and safe working platform. Enjoy the short video and let us know what you think.

Laters.
mc

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We're going YouTube

Wednesday, August 24, 2011 in update, video

It's all happening; and the only reason why you don't know about it yet is because I've been too busy. Lame excuse but true nevertheless. While Mat's been cutting, grinding and making a heap of noise, I have started a new job that keeps me away from the container and blog for a few days a week. To make up for all of it, we've started making some short (very amateur-ish) videos that I'm rough-editing and uploading to YouTube as I'm typing this.

Our camera is pretty old and not really up for it, but we're working on this as well. Hopefully soon, a new + smart camera will join our team. Also, I have done some of the filming – mostly those videos where Mat is doing the talking – and, while I know a thing or two about visual comms, it doesn't make me a good filmmaker. I freely admit that my strength are not with the moving pics. But if you bear with me on the quality, I'm sure you'll agree that Mat makes up for it with his Kiwi-style explanations.

Check out the first video where Mat explains how he cut out the doors:



The videos are piling up on my laptop and I'll be adding them over the next few days/weeks. We also added a YouTube channel to our fortyfooter portfolio and you're most welcome to browse the clips and leave comments. Constructive advice and comments regarding your own ideas and projects are particularly welcome.

I hope you'll enjoy the show and let us know what you think.

Ta ta for now :) c&m

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Creative silence

Monday, August 01, 2011 in design, inspiration, update

I know it's been a while. We had to put box progress on hold while Mat's earning some money to pay for our little adventure. In his industry work comes in waves...and he's riding a busy one at the moment.

If all goes well and according to plan, we should be back on the grinder later this week.


In the meantime I have found some awesome container sites with loads of inspiring ideas. Websites for today: www.fabprefab.com and www.zerocabin.com.


Laters,
Mat & Candy

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