About the Video:
VIDEO DESCRIPTION, PRICE, & ORDERING INFORMATION
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Questions you might have. . . and some answers:
"Why did you make a video?" I love books and the art of language. Books can be precise, concise, and efficient for learning and day to day reference. But artistic violin making cannot be learnt from books alone. While there is no substitute for the actual experience of the violin shop, a good video of the work being done "live" can fill a substantial part of this need, perhaps otherwise out of reach. Both the moving picture and sound are real and immediate, as if I were demonstrating and explaining in person. There are better cello makers - and?better videographers - than I, but this video does bring a valid artistic as well as a thoroughly practical perspective. (Another reason is that so many asked me, "When are you going to make a video?")
"Any other reasons?" I had been asked to make a 7/8 size cello. This meant working out an optimal design and making a new mold and patterns. It struck me as a much more attractive commission if I were to end up with a good video of the whole process as well. This often overlooked size, the simplified mold design, and other new techniques would have special interest for professional makers.
"Why does it cost so much?" I don't think it's that much, really, for a specialized presentation of professional information. This production was only practical for me if I kept exclusive control and did it in-house. Even so I spent thousands of dollars on equipment and much more in research, photography, and editing. It's imperfect, but there's nothing better available. In fact, it's unique.
"Who should buy it?" If you make or intend to make any bowed instrument, the explanations and demonstrations will be of interest and value. If you make cellos in particular, this shows useful new techniques. Schools and shops should definitely have it in their libraries. If you are a string player or teacher, you'll get new insights into string instruments.