First Casting Call Today

So I had my first casting call today. Michelle called me last night and just gave me the address of the place and the times that I could show up, and that was it. So I cut out of architecture 30 min early and hopped a train up there. Architecture was a walking tour today anyways, so not many people noticed I was gone. Got up there and pretty much had no idea what was going on. After watching, figured out I needed to sign in, then pretty much just sat there amongst 6-7 other good looking guys for about 20 min, as the guy came back a couple times to get new guys.

So I finally get in there, and it turns out its a casting for a commercial. Lol. Luckily it didn't depend on my Spanish, just my acting. Well, ok, so maybe not so lucky. Still, the whole point was just to look like it was summer and you were having fun cutting up with your friend. Understandable Language Optional.

It went pretty decently. I have no expectations, and small hope, but it was definitely good as a first time intro into casting calls. Maybe next time I won't look so clueless in the waiting room. If they liked it, they'll call the agency, and then me, though I have no idea what the time frame is for that. I assume within the next couple of days.

So that was my point of interest today. It was a rush. I had so much adrenaline in me when I left. Crazy.

Classes are still going well. Interface design lectures are getting boring, but the subject matter is still interesting. Architecture is going to be a great class, alternating walking tours and in-class lectures. And ethics is going pretty well, though I have a feeling it's going to get me riled up before the summer is over. People apparantly don't know how to put their arguments together and keep them on one line. Oh well. My other option is to just not talk. Psh.

For User Interface Design (UI or HCI [human computer interaction]) we've already been assigned our semester-long project. We're designing a user interface (go figure) for whatever we choose. So I think what we're going to do is design a tool to help backpackers plan their trips around Europe. Right now we're thinking it will be a handheld device, although its possible that we may change it to a website or kiosk. The goal is to create a prototype that will help you find tickets, lodging, and stay in budget. You tell it what cities you'd like to see, thier importance, and then it goes to the web and checks out airline prices, train ticket prices, hostel bookings, and restaurant reviews. It could optionally have a feedback loop where you tell it whether it's doing a good job or not, in which case it would proceed to learn your preferences. Also, since its web enabled, you can allow it to cross examine other people's recommendations about restaurants and hostels, and provide locations that are more suited to you. So it's gonna be a pretty cool project. A lot of work, I'm sure. And we've already got so many readings in all our classes. It's gonna be a full semester, even though we're abroad.

K, well I'm outta here for now. Gotta do laundry. Later!!