You forgot the "it needs more" hand and finger stretching response....
that is often employed in an attempt to discern more WHAT.
On 10/21/11 2:11 AM, johnrobmoore wrote:
>
> 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 <mailto:Avid-L2%40yahoogroups.com>,
> James Culbertson <albion@...> wrote:
> >
> > Glen and David,
> >
> > 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.
> >
> > 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.
> >
> > 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...
> >
> > James
> >
> >
> > On Oct 20, 2011, at 8:00 AM, David Dodson wrote:
> >
> > > 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".
> > >
> > > David
> > >
> > > On Oct 20, 2011, at 7:53 AM, Glen Montgomery wrote:
> > >
> > > > 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/*
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > On Thu, Oct 20, 2011 at 8:32 AM, Scott Ham <scottham.list@...>
> wrote:
> > > >
> > > >> **
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >> On Fri, May 13, 2011 at 6:26 PM, glen montgomery
> > > >> <montgomery.glen@...>wrote:
> > > >>
> > > >>> **
> > > >>
> > > >>>
> > > >>>
> > > >>> 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.
> > > >>
> > > >> How have you taken to it?
> > > >>
> > > >>
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> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >
> > > >
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> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
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> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > > David Dodson
> > > davidadodson@...
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
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