Checovision.com

Welcome to the official site of the one, the only, Checo. Feel free to look around and check out what I've been up to with some of my latest projects, or read my newest blog for more info on what's going on in Checoville.

(Random Thought of the Moment: I wonder how many times I can reference myself by name on a single page...)

February 15, 2009 - Site Downtime

    Apparently, ever since I switched all of my sites onto one server, I created a problem where they ALL have the same site borders. So, to remedy said situation, I am removing the borders from the least visited site I host (this one) and restoring them to the most popular site I host (NeopetsHive.com).

    In order to actually fix the problem, I'd have to create a WHOLE BUNCH of CSS coding for both sites, and since I do not have that kind of time on my hands, I'd rather just get the Neopets Hive site working for now and then worry about the rest later.

    For those of you wondering what I've been up to lately, I've actually been learning more about PHP, CSS, and MySQL so that I can finally develop some dynamic web sites with user log-ins and interactivity. I've actually got at least three sites in the planning stages which, I think, would be VERY popular if I could get them to work correctly, so those will obviously take precedence first. Then, ideally, I would like to give the Neopets Hive site a little love and a slight makeover, but that will all depend on how much time I've got once the other site(s) are up and running.

September 29, 2008 - It's Been A While...

    I know, I know... it's been almost year since my last update, and I can't help but feel somewhat responsible for that...

    Life's been really interesting since the last time I updated this site, and a lot has happened that I would love to post on here, so, as soon as I can find the time, I would really like to go through, update everything, and even give the site a shiny new look. Unfortunately, it's still going to be a few weeks before I can even get to that with my current work schedule, but once I've got a little more free time, I'll start looking at what needs to get done and, hopefully, find the time and patience to sit down and do it.

    Until then, I can leave you with one quick update about what I've been up to. In June, I actually got hired as a part-time Production Assistant on a new Discovery Channel series called "Time Warp." The basic premise of the show is that two really cool guys (one from MIT, the other from a High-Speed camera company) take some everyday (and some not-so-everyday) occurrences and slow them down so much that you can finally see what's really going on. I don't want to ruin any surprises, but let's just say, this season is going to be a good one :-)

    In August, I actually got promoted to First Assistant Director, which has been a huge opportunity for me (even more so than just being a PA). Even though it's only been a few weeks, I've learned a ton, and can only imagine what other crazy things they've still got to teach me before the show stops filming in a couple of weeks.

    So yeah, that's pretty much it for now. I'll try and get back on again soon and post another update for whoever actually comes on here and reads this stuff. Until then, keep an eye out for "Time Warp," which is set to air Wednesday nights at 8PM EST right before Mythbusters starting in mid-October. I'm sure you'll see plenty of Checo cameos in the background :-)

December 16, 2007 - Latest Bloggage

Wow, three months since the last update? Just goes to show how exciting my life has been since graduation, haha.

You should all definitely check out my latest Bloggage entry. It is particularly meaningful to me and even comes with a cheesy moral at the end, so make sure you skim it over :-)

That aside, nothing really new to report. Things are going well with both of my sites and with life in general, so I am very fortunate. I am still tentatively planning to move to LA in January or February with Cecile to pursue a career in TV/Film production, and although I will be leaving a great deal behind, I am looking forward to finally pursuing my dreams and seeing if I can make it big...

September 16, 2007 - Random Updates

I spent a little bit of time updating the site today. Be sure to check it out. I've also uploaded my latest blog, which takes a closer look at the things to come for Checo in the next few months.

August 26, 2007 - The Inside Scoop

After two hours of shooting on location and twelve hours of editing, the special episode of "The Inside Scoop" which takes a look inside the all new Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School before its opens is just about ready to air. Tomorrow afternoon, Pat and I will be putting the final touches on it before it goes on the air, so everyone in Raynham should keep an eye out for it starting tomorrow. I believe it's going to air at 7PM on Channel 9, and we're going to try and rush a copy of the episode to the Bridgewater cable station for immediate airing as well.

I'll try and get a copy of the episode online as soon as I can, so keep checking back for updates.

August 21, 2007 - To-Do's

A new page has been added to the site called "To-Do's." The basic point of it is to remind me of all the projects I've gotta finish some time soon before I forget about them. Plus, by posting them on this site, I'm forced to work quickly, lest my inbox be bombarded by incessant e-mails begging me to finish one or another as soon as possible.

In other news, I'm currently working on getting permission to bring a camera into the new high school in Bridgewater so that we can give everyone a sneak-peak at it before school starts at the end of the month. If we can get the footage done this week, then we'll probably be able to use it during the episode we shoot next Wednesday to be aired that weekend. It'll be a few days late, but ideally a great chance for everyone to see where their money went and/or where their children or relatives will be going to school.

August 16, 2007 - New Bloggage

A new Bloggage was added very early this morning. I also updated the Raemet Productions page with some new info on the sidebar. Enjoy!

August 9, 2007 - Revamp!

I decided the old navigation menu was a little too crowded and didn't really make any distinctions between the different locations of the site, so I've completely revamped it!

I also got bored and decided to change the Raemet Productions page a little bit.

Then I got REALLY bored and decided to replace all of the section titles on the site with images... so yeah... ENJOY!

August 8, 2007 - Production Report

So today I pulled off a special one-hour episode of The Inside Scoop which featured somewhere around thirteen guests... I only had one cameraman for three cameras and no other crew, and yet I still had to arrange the set, direct, handle audio and visual controls, and manage the beginning and ending credits. Considering I only had twenty minutes to set up for the show and eventually had zero problems, I'd say that's a job well done! haha

Check out the Raemet Productions section of the site for info on upcoming airings and productions. Next week we'll be taping a special one-hour episode of Online Against Crime with Pat Riley and the Chief of Police in Raynham, and at some point in the near future, yours truly will co-host a special 20th Anniversary Episode of The Inside Scoop on which both Pat and the Chief will be guests.

I know, I know... you're probably wondering, as am I, why I'm not hosting the episode by myself considering my many, many years of experience (2) hosting my own show, W.O.K. CountDown. The fact of the matter is, I don't know why that decision was made. I guess they just want me to share...

August 7, 2007 - Site Launch

So here it is, my first attempt at an all-in-one site for everything Checo. Still working out all the fun kinks and such.

For those of you wondering... no, this is not a Checo glorification site, haha. Yes, I do have a huge ego, but I have not yet reached the point where I need to dedicate an entire site to my greatness. One day maybe, but not today :-p

This is actually a place for me to blog and post news about any one of the many side projects I've got going on, whether it be one of my web sites, one of my scripts, or one of my video productions.

Keep checking back for updates. I'll do my best to get this site completed and keep it up to date once it's done :-)

(Back down to 9 or so... gotta work on that...)

Matters of Perspective
12/16/2007

A funny thing happened today and I never saw it coming...