Inspiration

in the fast-moving world of do-it-yourself videographers who are creating a whole new form of entertainment online, here are a few of my favorite websites that prove that it can be done and done well.

Clark & Michael:
a hilariously awkward web series about two wanna-be writers in LA featuring Michael Cera from Arrested Development and Superbad and Clark Duke from Greek.

http://clarkandmichael.com

Blerbs:
a handful of talented comedians present their stand-up routines in an interesting storyteller fashion.

http://blerds.com/blerds/wordpress

The Human Giant:
obviously someone is paying attention to user-generated entertainment or else MTV probably wouldn't have given the go ahead to make a sketch comedy show featuring a collection of 2-3 minute shorts.

http://humangiantblog.mtv.com

The Lonely Island / It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia:
i lumped these two together because they are both examples of a group of friends who started off making shorts online and are now working for two of the largest networks in the industry. they are proof that it can happen and have achieved the goal we're all aspiring for.

http://www.thelonelyisland.com

http://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/originals/sunny

David Lehre Productions:
another Michigander out here in LA doing it and doing it and doing it well.

http://www.davidlehre.com/miamiice/featured.html

dave