Photo: Tim Meyers
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The results (so far) of
Backyard Industry’s new video series Back in February, we shared the news that Illinois Public Media had received a digital equipment grant from PBS Digital Studios that would allow WILL-AM’s Backyard Industry radio series to expand to video. With two of the video episodes completed, we wanted to share them with you—and let you know that more are coming. The first segment, Ramen Shaman, which debuted in late March, featured Urbana’s
Mark Hartstein and how he creates his made-from-scratch ramen dishes. Now Wool Gathering has joined the mix as host Lisa Bralts introduces us to the tradition of people coming together to shear sheep, a rite of passage that took place this spring at Seven Sisters Farm in nearby Sidney. The PBS Digital Studios grant provided equipment, including a DSLR camera, audio gear and a shoulder support rig that makes producing the brief videos on a budget possible. Video bonus: Watch Ramen Shaman and Wool Gathering. will.illinois.edu/patterns
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