The Yoga break is very interesting. I've had many an edit session where a suggestion from the edit peanut gallery has inspired me to assume the "downward facing dog" pose facing away from the source of the helpful advice. And then there was the ubiquitous "Trim it 2 frames" MTV requests that would result in my favorite, "Crouching Tiger Kiss My Arse" pose. I don't think the producers found these stretches as restorative as I did, even if they only happened in my mind I felt better. ;-)
--- In Avid-L2@yahoogroups.com, James Culbertson <albion@...> wrote:
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> Glen and David,
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> I would agree that it is harder to slump in the lower back and collapse through the shoulders and chest when standing. Standing forces you to correct some postural bad habits to a certain extent. But what makes standing comfortable I would assume is that you both have a certain natural standing postural awareness/alignment (compared to when you sit). Those who do not have such awareness/alignment would become uncomfortable fairly quickly, and stay that way. And it is the same for sitting. Buying the most expensive chair won't save you if you adjust it to support your existing bad habits.
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> I happen to be a Yoga Instructor in an alternate life and so came to postural alignment from that direction. But having a physical therapist optimize your sitting or standing periodically, even in the context of your office environment, is worth the investment. Even the tiniest muscle/fascia asymmetries in alignment and strength can lead to physical problems with time; better to catch them now before they become structural damage. You've got alignment palettes in various applications like After Effects -- just think of this process as buying a maintenance pack that gets you regular updates to a 3rd party alignment tab palette for your analogue interface.
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> I sit in a simple straight back chair, and never get fatigued or achey. Proper seated postural alignment gives me as much energy as when I am standing. And it helps that the studio structure behind my house that holds my work office also houses a little Yoga studio where I can go do supplemental poses periodically through my day. Taking breaks and all that...
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> James
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> On Oct 20, 2011, at 8:00 AM, David Dodson wrote:
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> > And you know me, I'm a huge evangelist for standing. For me it comes down to the energy thing. There simply isn't any comparison to the level of energy and concentration you are able to maintain throughout the whole of the work day. Speaking for me only, my brain really engages when I'm on my feet. But the second I'm sitting, all I want to do is watch an episode of "Family Guy".
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> > David
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> > On Oct 20, 2011, at 7:53 AM, Glen Montgomery wrote:
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> > > Standing at this very moment. I'm a big fan so far. It's funny, since I
> > > started there are 4-5 other folks in the department who have taken up the
> > > charge as well, not all of them sticking with it though. I find I have more
> > > energy through the day and am more active in sessions. The clients/coworkers
> > > definitely see less of the back of my head, when I am not pounding on the
> > > keys I am usually standing sideways so I can see them and the screens. It's
> > > become quite a talking point as well, whether coworkers passing the suite or
> > > clients who want to see what it feels like to stand at the computer.
> > > Physically, the first month was the worst. Everyday I discovered a new part
> > > of my feet, legs or back that ached; but that all went away. I started with
> > > thick cushioned shoes but now can wear just about anything and my heels
> > > aren't sore. On long days I will feel it after 12 hours or so, but on the
> > > other hand I don't feel so sleepy at that point. Overall I recommend it, but
> > > go for it completely. All the folks who have dropped out used a high chair
> > > at the same time and then ended up just sitting high all the time. At least
> > > give it 2 months before investing in a tall chair.
> > >
> > >
> > > Glen Montgomery - Video Editor / Motion Graphics - Denver,CO
> > > *http://coldpost.tv/*
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> > > On Thu, Oct 20, 2011 at 8:32 AM, Scott Ham <scottham.list@...> wrote:
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> > >> **
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> > >> On Fri, May 13, 2011 at 6:26 PM, glen montgomery
> > >> <montgomery.glen@...>wrote:
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> > >>> Well I put my money where my mouth is and here is the result
> > >>> http://www.twitpic.com/4x72va
> > >>> 4 cinder blocks = 8 bucks one gel mat = 15 bucks standing = priceless
> > >>> (other than the pain my feet will be in next week)
> > >>>
> > >>
> > >> Curious as to whether you stuck with this. I'm considering changing around
> > >> how I work and the standing option is in my head.
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> > >> How have you taken to it?
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