Comments appreciated

[Defend2DaEnd]

Well I am about done with the first part of the video.

It is the history part, I did a lot of research (took me three weeks). I can't show you guys what I have done without saving it and if I save it I won't be able to edit it. So here is the outline that I used.

LESSON 1

The History of The Pit Bull Terrier

To understand the breed of today you have to look at their past.

Roman tribes bred bull baiting dogs "Bull dogs"
*drawing of bull baiting* Don't worry neither the dog or the bull is ate up in the pic.
These dogs went with them as they traveled.

1700s' Blue Poll of Scotland and the Alunt from Ireland were bred with the finest English dogs.

1800s' Bull baiting diminished because it became illegal for poor people to own sporting dogs.

1835 Bull baiting became illegal. Ratting began

Dogs were put into pits with rats. This is were the "Pit" in Pit Bull Terrier derived from.
*Drawing of dog in pit with rat. Rat is dead (come on its a rat)."*

Around the late 1800s' dog fighting became popular. So popular that every Pub and Inn had a pit for dog fighting.

Colonization of America and Canada brought dogs, some of which were known as Pit Bull Terrier.

In 1898 UKC foundation breed was the American Pit Bull Terrier.
*more than likely going to insert picture here*

During WWI they were the most desired breed of dog.
So much so, they became the mascot dog of the Americas.
That's right they represented America.
*Drawing of dog with flag bandana around its neck "Three cheers for the Red White and Blue"*

Once dog fighting became popular in America, breeders began breeding dogs that showed very little pain and they killed any dog that showed human aggression.

In 1972 Pit Bulls were registered with the American Kennel Club as Staffordshire Terriors.
*probably going to put pic of Staffy here*

During the 1980s' drug dealers used these dogs as guard dogs, they bred Pit Bulls with other breeds such as Mastiffs and American Bulldogs.
These dogs were thought to be mentally unsound and were frowned upon by the majority of breeders.

Now Lets take a moment to take a look at some historically famous Pit Bulls.

Sgt Stubby *his pic*
Sgt Stubby saved his troops from surprise mustard gas attacks, captured a German spy, warned them of gunfire and was awarded a gold medal.

That is what I have so far. I am going to put some vintage pictures in there and also somemore famous dogs such as Petey, Bud (the first dog to travel America in a car with Heratio Jackson) and a few others.

So what do you guys think? Any questions or suggestions?

[Defend2DaEnd]

P.S. I need more music I made the video longer than Gangsta's Paradise so I need some rap type songs that will sound good. You can email them or whatever.

[WWII]

I can't really comment on just what you typed. I'll have to wait to actually see it in format. But, if you did it right, then it shouldn't be wrong. : )

[SouthernDixie]

Your outline sounds good so far. Keep up the good hard work!

[Bluepit50]

Sounds good, be sure to put as many good pictures as possible. Although I like rap I personally would pick a song that has some kind of a hero theme to it, something that gives the viewers a sense of passion, sadness, happyness, not a sense of gansta stlye. Other than that I would change the part where the dogs were killed that showed human aggression. I'd word it like " Dogs that showed human aggression were culled in an effort to keep the genetic traits of the American Pit Bull clean and 100% loyal to the human hand, all part of the incredible breeding process that even till this day make these dogs stand out from the rest." Just so that it does'nt seem inhumane or like the dogs come out dangerous. Give the people an idea of how much thought and work is put into breeding these dogs even today. That way they can see all the qualities that are great with this breed of dog, they will respect the fact that these dogs have many good qualities and are'nt like what they are use to hearing from the media.

[SouthernDixie]

Thing is though, they were killed for human aggression.

[Defend2DaEnd]

Ok bluepitt but can you shorten that I only have 1-4 seconds a frame to keep in tune with any kind of music. If you have a song I will gladly listen to it.

[Rocky H. Balboa]

You asked for opinions? Well, I think you should look for alternative music. Rap is not appropiate music for a "Pit bull" site as this goes with the stereotypes that our breed is for street gangsters and other type thugs. Do not get me wrong, I am young and enjoy many of the lyrics thrown by rappers but it is not appropiate for the masses. You should find some generic music that people from all walks of life can listen while reading/watching your video.



P.S. I need more music I made the video longer than Gangsta's Paradise so I need some rap type songs that will sound good. You can email them or whatever.

[Bluepit50]

Thing is though, they were killed for human aggression.
What I mean is to word it different, so that people can see the expertise and thought that went into culling. You have to picture it like you are reading about these dogs for the first time, not hiding anything, but to make the words right is important to show people that there is alot more than what they think.

[RHI]

I agree and would also use a differant type of music.....

[SouthernDixie]

What I mean is to word it different, so that people can see the expertise and thought that went into culling. You have to picture it like you are reading about these dogs for the first time, not hiding anything, but to make the words right is important to show people that there is alot more than what they think.
Gotcha. She should just make sure to define culling in 'beginner's language'

[Defend2DaEnd]

Ok have you ever heard the country song by Chad Brock called Lightening does the Work. I like the song and it has meaningful words I am attempted to copy the CD onto my computer but it hasnt worked.
You know nothin’s gettin’ done when talk is all you hear
Like someone revvin’ up a truck never put in gear
But you don’t see a cowboy run his mouth and strut around
He just takes the bull by the horns and throws him to the ground
Takin’ care of business not just puttin’ on a show
When it gets down to it, everybody knows

It ain’t the smoke, it’s the fire that gets the burnin’ done
If it wasn’t for the bullet, nobody’d fear the gun
It ain’t the bark, it ain’t the growl, it’s the bite that hurts
Thunder’s just a noise, boys, lightnin’ does the work

You can talk about the farm or you can plow the ground
Argue with a rusty nail or hammer it on down
You can stand there in the dark cussin’ at the night
Or you can just reach out your hand and turn on the light
There ain’t no limit in this life to how far you can get
But if you’re goin’ all the way you gotta break a sweat

It ain’t the smoke, it’s the fire that gets the burnin’ done
If it wasn’t for the bullet, nobody’d fear the gun
It ain’t the bark, it ain’t the growl, it’s the bite that hurts
Thunder’s just a noise, boys, lightnin’ does the work

I’ve heard thunder talkin’ up a storm
Rattlin’ my windows and knockin’ on my door
But I’ve seen lightnin’ blow a cypress tree in half
The thunder’s busy talkin’, and lightnin’s kickin’

It ain’t the smoke, it’s the fire that gets the burnin’ done
If it wasn’t for the bullet, nobody’d fear the gun
It ain’t the bark, it ain’t the growl, it’s the bite that hurts
Thunder’s just a noise, boys, lightnin’ does the work
Thunder’s just a noise, boys, lightnin’ does the work

[Bluepit50]

Ok bluepitt but can you shorten that I only have 1-4 seconds a frame to keep in tune with any kind of music. If you have a song I will gladly listen to it.
I know i've heard of some good songs that would work out perfect, i'll try to find a few of them and post em here. How long exactly would you like it to be?

[SouthernDixie]

You could do a search on songs that are about courage or loyalty.

[Defend2DaEnd]

Ok how about "they were selectively bred and destroyed for extreme human loyalty."

[Defend2DaEnd]

Seeing how the video is broke into 5 different "Lessons" I need three or four different songs while keeping the song within a 10 minute time frame.

[Bluepit50]

You could do a search on songs that are about courage or loyalty.
Exactly! The song should give a sense of courage and greatness.

[Bluepit50]

Seeing how the video is broke into 5 different "Lessons" I need three or four different songs while keeping the song within a 10 minute time frame.
Good, that gives us plenty to work with, alright everyone lets see what songs we can find. :)

[Defend2DaEnd]

American girls and American guys, will always stand up and salute.
We'll always recognize, when we see ol' glory flying,
There's a lot of men dead,
So we can sleep in peace at night when we lay down our heads.
My daddy served in the army where he lost his right eye,
But he flew a flag out in our yard 'til the day that he died.
He wanted my mother, my brother, my sister and me.
To grow up and live happy in the land of the free.

Now this nation that I love is fallin' under attack.
A mighty sucker-punch came flying in from somewhere in the back.
Soon as we could see clearly through our big black eye,
Man, we lit up your world like the fourth of July.

Hey, Uncle Sam put your name at the top of his list,
And the Statue of Liberty started shaking her fist.
And the eagle will fly and it's gonna be hell,
When you hear Mother Freedom start ringing her bell.
And it'll feel like the whole wide world is raining down on you.
Ah, brought to you, courtesy of the red, white and blue.

Instrumental break.

Oh, justice will be served and the battle will rage:
This big dog will fight when you rattle his cage.
An' you'll be sorry that you messed with the U.S. of A.
'Cos we'll put a boot in your ass, it's the American way.

Hey, Uncle Sam put your name at the top of his list,
And the Statue of Liberty started shaking her fist.
And the eagle will fly and it's gonna be hell,
When you hear Mother Freedom start ringing her bell.
And it'll feel like the whole wide world is raining down on you.
Ah, brought to you, courtesy of the red, white and blue.

Oh, oh.
Of the red, white and blue.
Oh, hey, oh.
Of my Red, White and Blue.

[SouthernDixie]

Patriotic = good choice!

[NORTH]

thats a good one to use right there...American girls and American guys, will always stand up and salute.
We'll always recognize, when we see ol' glory flying,
There's a lot of men dead,
So we can sleep in peace at night when we lay down our heads.
My daddy served in the army where he lost his right eye,
But he flew a flag out in our yard 'til the day that he died.
He wanted my mother, my brother, my sister and me.
To grow up and live happy in the land of the free.

Now this nation that I love is fallin' under attack.
A mighty sucker-punch came flying in from somewhere in the back.
Soon as we could see clearly through our big black eye,
Man, we lit up your world like the fourth of July.

Hey, Uncle Sam put your name at the top of his list,
And the Statue of Liberty started shaking her fist.
And the eagle will fly and it's gonna be hell,
When you hear Mother Freedom start ringing her bell.
And it'll feel like the whole wide world is raining down on you.
Ah, brought to you, courtesy of the red, white and blue.

Instrumental break.

Oh, justice will be served and the battle will rage:
This big dog will fight when you rattle his cage.
An' you'll be sorry that you messed with the U.S. of A.
'Cos we'll put a boot in your ass, it's the American way.

Hey, Uncle Sam put your name at the top of his list,
And the Statue of Liberty started shaking her fist.
And the eagle will fly and it's gonna be hell,
When you hear Mother Freedom start ringing her bell.
And it'll feel like the whole wide world is raining down on you.
Ah, brought to you, courtesy of the red, white and blue.

Oh, oh.
Of the red, white and blue.
Oh, hey, oh.
Of my Red, White and Blue.

[SouthernDixie]

Or "Proud to be an American" by that country singer... lol I don't know who it's by

[Jenn]

Or "Proud to be an American" by that country singer... lol I don't know who it's by
Lee Greenwood is his name ;)

[Judy]

I like the outline...I like the patriotic theme idea..thinking of songs..a few years back there was a rock song about "heroes"..cant think of who it was..almost like Rage Against the Machine but I don't think it was them..hmm I will think.

[El Mexicano]

put holk hogans theme song,lol

[Defend2DaEnd]

I will work on getting those two songs.