Josh Janssen

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A few weeks ago, I found a youtube channel of a vlogger called SuperMac18 . A 15 year old boy creating youtube videos. Looking at his youtube channel, it was obvious that he was popular. He had videos ranging from 100,000 views to over 3,000,000. While I watched his videos, I noticed his sleek editing and clever scripting, he was clearly talented. But it made me think. What sort of judgement does a 15 year old have? I know when I was 15, I said and did many things that went ‘too far’. I think my judgement has improved since then, with the guidance of my parents. Whenever I would make a video, I would show my Mum, because if there was anyone that would tell me ‘ it went to far ‘ or ‘ it was not funny ‘ it was my Mum.

Today, vlogger supermac18 created a video called ‘the swine flu’. I watched it and didn’t find it very funny, but I did feel sorry for Mac. It was clearly just a case of poor judgement, and now, his poor judgement will be seen by hundreds of thousands of people online.

The video:

He updated his twitter saying ” wow everyone hates my new video. im upset. ”

The issue here isn’t whether the video is funny. The issue is that a 15 year old can make a video about anything, with no boundaries and put it online for the world to see. Its great that kids make videos and express themselves, but I think its a good idea that before it goes online, that a trusted family member ( with good judgement ) sees it.

What do you think?

Josh

Hi Everyone,

Recently I started a new podcast for VCE students studying media and studio arts.
The podcast consists of interviews, new, tips and tricks to help you!

So far there are two episodes, more coming very soon.

check it out at www.vcestudent.com

If you are a VCE student studying media and studio arts and are having any trouble with your
productions, feel free to contact me! josh@mediaflex.com.au

Josh

MediaFlex ( My media production business ) has just launched our new website! make sure to check it out http://www.mediaflex.com.au/ .

Trailer below:


VCAA trailer - MediaFlex from MediaFlex on Vimeo.

I decided to edit something quick together from last years Hallam muck up day. If people watch it and enjoy it, I will edit up some of the other events filmed during 08.
The footage was going to be for a year 12 DVD that i was making, but Hallam ended up saying no to it, like they said no to the hoodies!

I wish everyone the best in 09!

Click for fullscreen:


Muck up day - Hallam 08 from Josh Janssen on Vimeo.

A few years ago, Jake ( my brother ) and I performed at all our high schools’ red faces nights. Jake would play guitar and I would sing - we were called ‘Jake and the Fatman’. At the time, I thought I was a pretty good singer…
looking back at the video, I wasn’t any good. Here is a video from one of those red faces night with Jake and the Fatman!


When I thought I could sing - Jake and the fatman from Josh Janssen on Vimeo.

Gleneagles Secondary College student and budding film maker Josh Janssen has produced a short film based on the life experiences of World War II veteran Eric Neil.

GLENEAGLES Secondary College student Josh Janssen is helping keep a record of Australia’s past.

The yearnine student has produced and edited his own video capturing the experience of World War II veteran Eric Neil.

Mr Janssen’s 10minute DVD was entered in the Victorian History Challenge, where he was judged state runnerup in the war and peace category. Entries were judged at local, regional and state levels.

The budding filmmaker said the best thing about making the short film was learning about Australian history such as the air raids in Darwin.

“I think it is important to keep a record of our past because otherwise all our history will be lost.

“Before this I did not have a great understanding of what the war was like,” he said.

Mr Janssen is a member of OPEN ChannelIndependent Filmmakers Victoria and has participated in many of the OPEN Channel’s young filmmaker courses.

This he said had helped him grow as a filmmaker.

“If there is ever a chance to make a film in class I take up the opportunity,” he said.

Janssen has also been able to sell copies of his DVD to Mr Neil’s family and friends.

The money he raises will go towards his filming and editing passions and the goal of setting up his own production company.

He has recently registered Josh Janssen Production Company as his business name and earlier this month gained parttime employment with Channel 31 program Rodders Life, a car show that is now the highestrating program on Channel 31.

“One of my recent opportunities with Channel 31 was filming and editing a cruise night at Calder Park raceway.

“It was fantastic experience and I am looking forward to developing my film production skills.

“My aim is to air my DVD of Mr Neil on Channel 31 one day,” Mr Janssen said.

The Gleneagles Campus of Eumemmerring College was also able to celebrate the success of two other students who were commended by judges for the extremely high standard of their entries.

Yearnine student Jodi was the state winner in the Weary Dunlop category and yeareight student Michael received an honourable mention in the years seven and eight category.

By Rebecca Fraser
http://www.starnewsgroup.com.au/story/2083
15th September 2005 09:36:49 AM

I thought it would be fun to post some old videos that I have created/been in. Cheese in a can, I made in January 2006 at Teen Flicks, a short course for teens at the VCA - film&TV. Dylan Tuohy ( who also did the course ) and I decided to write and direct something together, that way we could have double of all the resources, including preference for the dolly, smoke machine, production time etc.

We shot it in under 4 hours, and I edited it within 4 hours - so about an 8 hour production.


Timothy’s big break - Cheese in a can from Josh Janssen on Vimeo.