As a Gearlog reader, you may not know Veanne Cao by name. But if you've watched any videos on the PC Mag Network over the past year or so (save for those poorly shot, grainy ones that appear on Gearlog from time to time, which are primarily my work/fault), you certainly know her work.
Today is Veanne's last day as our East Coast video producer. During her time here, she's been incredibly busy shooting video product reviews, episodes of What's New Now, and most recently, Smashd.tv--in fact, regarding the latter, she's the one thing that's kept it from becoming an unmitigated disaster (no offense, Kyle).
Veanne leaves us with three videos this week, at least two of which might have gotten her fired, if she hadn't already given notice. OK, that's not actually true--but these videos are the epitome of the ways in which her output has helped shake thing up around here.
First off is the Smashd.tv episode, in which I accuse Ms. Cao of weeping softly over the course of the video.
Second is Veanne's final episode of What's New Now. Stay tuned for the end, where we present her with a gift she almost certainly never would have asked for. Thanks, PJ.
The last is her coup de grace, the blooper reel she's been threatening to release for a while. It features, among other things, at least two PC Mag staff members singing selections from "West Side Story."
Thanks, Veanne. And stay tuned for next week's Smashd.tv, which will be shot with a video camera taped to the back of a feral cat.
October 5, 2008 6:31 PM
In the movie industry the people on screen are commonly referred to as "talent". These videos clearly demonstrate this appellation is no longer useful for Ziff-Davis media.
October 10, 2008 5:58 PM
awe! i just saw this now.