Garry Marr: Video Star
February 5th, 2008 Posted in Video
Hey look, the National Post has turned my friend, Garry Marr, into a video star.
They’ve just launched a new series called Marred by Taxes that features Marr talking about taxes. The first video (below) has him talking about the many hidden car rental taxes. What makes the video work so well is it reflects Garry’s true personality. He’s not acting; this is the real Garry, and he delivers like he’s been doing videos for years. I think he may have found his calling.
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February 5th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
We shoot a fair bit of web video and I have to say that was great and pretty informative. He is a great speaker and he added depth to his script with his tone and speaking. Personally, I would have nixed the Southern accent bit, but funny none the less.
Can’t wait to see other installments.
February 5th, 2008 at 4:01 pm
My other suggestion would be cutting it back by 30 to 45 seconds - seems a little long.
February 5th, 2008 at 4:50 pm
that’s one of the funniest clips i’ve seen in a long time. it’s perfect - i wouldn’t have changed a thing.
thanks for the post.
kr
February 5th, 2008 at 5:21 pm
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February 5th, 2008 at 5:29 pm
Interesting, to say the least.
February 7th, 2008 at 2:53 pm
This was the exact discussion I had after returning and paying for my rental vehicle in Calgary this summer. The final price was much higher than what I had been quoted when I reserved, all because of these various fees and taxes. Rental companies (and airlines for that matter) should have to disclose true price of a transaction, not parts of it.
February 15th, 2008 at 3:20 pm
Marred by Taxes may be the best piece of convergence journalism in Canada!