Pencey Prep

Episode 14

2008-07-05T19:37:00.001-07:00

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"The Consummate Food and the Ultimate Music"

Episode 13

2008-07-02T06:29:00.001-07:00

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Marco? Polo!

Episode 12

2008-06-21T18:38:00.001-07:00

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Sinnerman (where you gon run to?)

Episode 11

2008-06-15T14:55:00.001-07:00

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The cool before the storm

Episode 10

2008-06-08T10:52:00.001-07:00

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It's nothing... for a friend.

Episode 9

2008-06-01T16:38:00.001-07:00

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Flawless Victory.

Episode 7

2008-05-28T09:10:00.001-07:00

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A Fond Farewell.

Episode 5

2008-05-28T09:09:00.011-07:00

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Hide and Seek.

Episode 6

2008-05-28T09:09:00.009-07:00

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From the Journal of Chris Wallace

Episode 4

2008-05-28T09:09:00.007-07:00

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I want you to but... you can't... yet.

Episode 3

2008-05-28T09:09:00.005-07:00

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It Feels Good To Be Needed...

Episode 2

2008-05-28T09:09:00.003-07:00

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This Could Be Love.

Episode 1 (Extended Pilot)

2008-05-28T09:09:00.001-07:00

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Meet Sean and Chris Wallace.

Episode 8

2008-05-25T09:45:00.001-07:00

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There's Just One Thing...

"Students produce Popular Webseries" Article by Max Kutner

2008-05-23T11:55:00.000-07:00

“Students Produce Popular Webseries”
Max Kutner

Vassar students have recently proven that not all projects are done for class or credit. The webseries Classic of Changes hit the internet last year and has been gaining popularity ever since.

“It chronicles the strange happenings at a prestigious boarding school,” said Max Gold ‘10, who is responsible for all elements of the production (writing, directing, producing, filming, editing) except for acting. This season’s fifteen new episodes are available online every Sunday night at 6 PM.

The first season of Classic of Changes followed Adam Archer (Oliver Singer ‘09) at Pencey Preparatory School, shot on location at Vassar. The season focused on Adam, who suffers from a brain tumor, his love interest Elyse (Laura Dooling ‘10) and his roommate Marco (Jeremy Arthur ‘10).

“I’ve really enjoyed playing Elyse because I find a lot of myself in her,” said Dooling of her character. Gold shot season one almost a year ago. The second season premiered on April 6th, drawing over 600 views in its first six hours online.

“The show has a new, sleek, professional look,” said Sam Fleming ‘10, who plays Nathaniel Chase in upcoming episodes.

“[Gold] really knows what he wants and motivates everyone,” said Ben Palacios ’11, who also joins the cast this season. “We have a great time, and I think that comes through in the episodes.”

“The first episode really surprised me,” said Kyle Chea ‘10, who plays another new major character. “Max has a habit of outdoing himself every time, and this time was no different.”
Gold promises that the second season will be exciting and different, but won’t give too much away. All of season one’s characters will return, and some new characters will be introduced.

Changes is completely extracurricular, and the VSA does not sponsor or fund the project. Gold shoots with all of his own equipment.
“It was born from my trying to understand the place I’m in and how to best deal with my time here,” said Gold. The series fuses teen drama with experimental editing, as if David Lynch were to direct Gossip Girl. Gold shot the first season somewhat spontaneously, when actors or production members had free time.

“One day I got a call and the next day I was out filming,” said Chea of shooting the first season.
“Shoots are always very exciting; we rarely know the full extent of what Max has in store for us,” said Palacios.

“The content is a reflection of the production process,” said Gold. “It’s congruous to the college experience.” The actors enjoy the laid-back feel.
“We had quite a bit of fun not having a clue what we were doing and trying to create something that people might want to watch,” said Dooling.
“This season is more structured,” said Gold. Shoots for season two were planned weeks in advance.

Classic of Changes comes at a time when it is easier than ever for young filmmakers to produce and share their work. Similar student-made projects have led to significant success in the film industry. The NYU students responsible for the webseries We Need Girlfriends, for example, recently signed a deal with CBS. This process works both ways, as now big television networks are posting more content online. The internet has played a major role in the promotion and distribution of the Changes webseries. The episodes are released exclusively online, using services such as Brightcove, YouTube, and Blip.tv.

“This season is all about interactivity,” said Gold. Changes uses Facebook (creating an “event” for the season premiere, a “group” for the series, and individual profiles for the main characters), a series of blogs (classicofchanges.blogspot.com), and an official website (blindhummingbird.com).

Large posters hung around campus have also played a crucial role in promoting the series.
“I think [the posters have] made a huge difference, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t embarrassing to walk into my dorm and be face-to-face with a six-foot image of myself next to Jeremy Arthur,” said Dooling.
“I have received some interesting comments, like, ‘What the hell are you doing naked in the Retreat?’” said Palacios of poster depicting his character shirtless in a faux Levi’s advertisement. “In my math writing seminar, Professor McCleary suddenly stopped and said with a puzzled expression, ‘Ben, is that you half-naked in the Poughkeepsie Journal?’” said Palacios.

“There’s always been that classic ‘Max Gold Style’ in very episode he creates,” said Dooling. Gold plans on going to Spain next year for JYA, but does not dismiss the idea of a third season.

Episode 7 Soundtrack

2008-05-23T09:31:00.000-07:00

Elliot Smith- Rose Parade
Elliot Smith- Everything Reminds Me Of Her
Elliot Smith- A Fond Farewell

Episode 6 Soundtrack

2008-05-23T09:28:00.000-07:00

The Kylo Watsons- Code Talkers
The Shins- Pink Bullets
The Kylo Watsons- How to Be Anyone

Episode 5 Soundtrack

2008-05-07T14:40:00.000-07:00

Hide and Seek (DJ Tiesto Remix)- Imogen Heap
House of the Rising Sun- The Rolling Stones
Satisfaction (Benassi Bros. Remix)- The Rolling Stones
Dead Wrong- Notorious B.I.G.
Power Junkie- Billy Idol

Exclusive Footage Leak!

2008-05-07T14:24:00.000-07:00

Levis jeans leaks exclusive footage of their new junior model, Sean Wallace. Watch it fast before it gets taken off the web!

Episode 4 Soundtrack

2008-05-01T19:23:00.000-07:00

Wu Tang Clan- C.R.E.A.M.
José Gonzalez- Down The Line
Klaxons- Golden Skams

Centerfold in the Miscellany News!

2008-05-01T19:22:00.000-07:00

http://misc.vassar.edu/archives/2008/05/vassar_soap_ope.html

Episode 3 Soundtrack

2008-04-26T10:17:00.000-07:00

The Doors-When The Music's Over
Pinback-Fortress
Xavier Rudd-No Woman, No Cry
Kinky-Sol (Batucada)

Blooper Reel 1

2008-04-25T13:25:00.000-07:00

The first reel of bloopers

Dan Gold guest directs Nathaniel's big party scene

2008-04-20T10:04:00.000-07:00

Thursday, April 17th:
Sundance Film Festival award-winning cinematographer/director Daniel Gold guest-directs a scene. It will appear in Episode 5, when Nathaniel decides to throw an outrageous party. We had a blast shooting it, and though it was a stressful day everyone really gave it their all. Be sure to tune in and see it two weeks from now!!

Episode 2 Soundtrack

2008-04-14T21:07:00.000-07:00

1. DJ IGLU & Hartly Dark-In This City
2. The Red Hot Chili Peppers-Soul To Squeeze
3. Roger & The Gypsies-Pass The Hatchet
4. Mos Def-Umi Says

Episode 1 Soundtrack

2008-04-13T08:28:00.000-07:00

Because of the many demans, here are the track listings of the songs used in Episode 1:

Blink 182-Rock Show
Jeff Buckley-So Real
The Kinks-Strangers
The Beach Boys-Help Me Rhonda
The Doors-Break On Through
Nouvelle Vague-Too Drunk To Fuck
Common-Southside
Ween-Voodoo Lady
Osunlade-Nice To See You
Ticklah-Toe Foo
Lupe Fiasco-Daydreamin'

The Story of Jorge

2008-04-07T10:01:00.000-07:00

Hope you enjoyed Episode 1!!

To keep you busy until Episode 2 next Sunday, check out this short: it's the story of everyone's favorite model.
You know you love him.
Meet Jorge.

Starring Naquan Earp and Jeff Dachis. Directed by Max Gold and Max Painter. Music by Ticklah.

Christopher Wallace: Trigram-Heaven

2008-04-04T15:24:00.000-07:00

The final of a series of seven trailers featuring your favorite characters from the second season of Classic of Changes.

Nathaniel Chase Jr.- Trigram: Mountain

2008-04-03T22:43:00.000-07:00

The sixth of seven trailers that introduce you to your favorite characters in the second season of Classic of Changes.

Posters!

2008-04-03T22:04:00.000-07:00

Help advertise Classic of Changes by taking an image of the poster, printing out some copies, and putting them all over your school!

Episode 1 (Pilot) Premiere!

2008-04-01T19:29:00.000-07:00

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: the premiere date of the first episode of season 2 will be this Sunday, April 6 at 6:00pm eastern time. See it at

http://www.blindhummingbird.com/video/cofc2

BlindHummingbird.com goes live!!

2008-04-01T19:13:00.000-07:00

I am pleased to announce that BlindHummingbird.com is now up and running! Check out the featured series at

http://www.blindhummingbird.com/video/cofc2

Tywan Hicks-Trigram: Lake

2008-03-30T09:46:00.000-07:00

The fifth of seven trailers that introduce you to the characters of the second season of Classic of Changes.

Analissa Webb-Trigram: Thunder

2008-03-27T10:37:00.000-07:00

The fourth of seven trailers that introduce you to your favorite characters in the second season of Classic of Changes.

Brother Blogs

2008-03-26T22:12:00.001-07:00

Get inside the heads of Sean and Chris in between each episode by reading their blogs!

http://christopher-wallace.blogspot.com/
http://sean-wallace.blogspot.com/

Elyse Orange-Trigram: Wind

2008-03-26T21:53:00.001-07:00

The third of seven trailers that introduce you to the characters in the second season of Classic of Changes.

Sean Wallace- Trigram: Fire

2008-03-22T09:47:00.001-07:00

School's back in session. The second of seven trailers that introduce you to your favorite characters in the second season of Classic of Changes.

Marco Poloe- Trigram: Earth

2008-03-21T19:24:00.000-07:00

School's back in session. The first of seven trailers that introduce you to the characters of season 2 of Classic of Changes.