Topic: Cooking Lessons with Az

[curryhell]

The best idea would be to watch the videos, some of which have been uploaded and some which are pending Solar getting this video editing hat on.

Couldn't agree more Chris.  All the vids taken are really helpful and can sometimes clarify things about the events on Sunday.  I can't rememember how many times i've watched the phall one now, let alone the others.  Well done to all the camera men is what i say

[George]

All the vids taken are really helpful and can sometimes clarify things about the events on Sunday.

I agree they are helpful and it was very good of the people there to shoot the video and post it for others to see.

It makes you appreciate how much better Chewy Tikka's videos are, though, complete with a worthwhile commentary and a clear list of ingredients. Hopefully, these 'post production' touches can be added to the cooking lesson videos in due course.

[Jeera]

George FFS man, there were 8+ people running around in that kitchen trying to help the cause and you are  complaining about video production issues !!

get a life .....

[Stephen Lindsay]

George FFS man, there were 8+ people running around in that kitchen trying to help the cause and you are  complaining about video production issues !!

get a life .....

 ;D

[gary]

Really George, it's apples and oranges to compare the Az videos with Chewy's.

Both are extremely helpful in their own respective ways.

Gary

[George]

Really George, it's apples and oranges to compare the Az videos with Chewy's.

I disagree. They both start with 'raw' video footage. If anything, the Az videos are at least as good as Chewy's typical footage at that stage. It's totally irrelevant to say a busy kitchen is to blame. They did a very good job in capturing the raw video. But Chewy obviously puts in quite a bit of extra work to polish his video, for example by adding text of ingredients. This could still be done to the Az videos, and I hope it will be, in due course. Don't be so negative in implying that text and similar enhancements aren't worthwhile, or it might deter Chewy in future.

[gary]

George, I'm meaning one is instructional, the other is 'fly on the wall'.

Apples and oranges.

that is all.

nothing negative

Gary

[curryhell]

Ok, i'm sure my fellow kitchen mates are biting their tongues.  Fair play to you guys.  Unfortunately, when my buttons are pressed i will reply.  And that is now and i will say it. 
In the interest of the forum and the love we all share for wanting to create real BIR standard dishes we have shared everything we can, and are continuing to do so, for the benefit of those that are trully interested.  We have shared what we saw, our thoughts and our comments for all to assess and apply as they see fit.
You obviously know  better than anybody as to how things need to be done in a BIR kitchen than us..  So please explain why you only have something to say AFTER other people post information on the site.  Why do you feel that you can't share your "wisdom" beforehand?
 I know that you find it difficult not to act obtuse but please don't make it so obvious when commenting on the videos.  CT has made some damn fine videos for the purpose of instruction which provide very clear guidance as to what, when and how  people should do things.  As instructional videos they are excellent.  Anybody new to this game and for that matter anybody else will appreciate their detailed informative content. 
The videos at Az's were not planned as being instructional.  they weren't even planned.  They were purely spontaneous.  We weren't there to provide instruction or teachings for anybody.  They were just filmed as is happened and in case they may be of use later. But you already know this.  So why criticise them for being something they were never intended to be?  Not that anybody that has been around the site is surprised, because that's just you.  Your really don't do yourself any favours by behaving like a complete idiot and i commend other posters for not stating the obvious in reply to your recent posts on the topic of videos. 
Are you really such a sad twisted individual that this is the only contribution you can make?  I don't think so.  You have far more intelligence that that.  So please for start using it for the benefit of the forum members.  Daily, new people join this forum, pleased that they have found it, and the promise it may hold.  You know enough to help and encourage them.  So please do so.  You may have one foot in the grave Victor, but at least give us all a positive note for us to remember you by.

[jb]

I normally stay out out these things but on this ocasion I feel that because of the effort everyone went to to I have to say just one thing so any more posts will be purely about the lesson.

To me the lesson was probobly the most important thing to have happened to the forum in a long time.We had access to a genuine BIR kitchen and more importantly a BIR chef who was willing to answer ANY yes ANY question we had.Furthermore,he allowed us to film whatever we wanted,upload the footage,take pictures etc etc.

I uploaded my footage of saag bhaji as soon as I could for eveyone to see and I'm sorry I don't have any access to editing facilities,what you see is what I filmed .If you like delete it for me and I'll tell Solarspice not to upload anymore of my footage.

George could you not at least find it in your heart to say 'well done lads','done the forum proud','a great job'....etc

Im really struggling to find any actually positive you've said about the lesson.From your initial query on the price(ten pounds each!!??),the warning about Az using ghee and now criticizing our filming.

That's my rant over hopefully the thread will remain on topic and the moderator will ensure it does.

[Willyeckerslike]

I have enjoyed watching all the videos, I don't post much for various reasons, but I always try to give feedback for the recipes I try (& I shall be trying most of these in due course).  You guys have done a great job but I have to agree with George here.  Next time can you see if Steven Spielberg and his film crew are available & book Az for a couple of weeks so you can film to your hearts content & then let Steven & his team of wizards do there thing? I know one member who would really appreciate that :

great work guys & thanks