Thread: Lucid Dreaming Documentery?

I have all of clyde's material now, so we just need people like you!

What is Lucid Dreaming?
Lucid Dreaming, to me, is the conscious realization that one is dreaming, while dreaming. Not afterwards, in the morning; while in the act of dreaming.

Why should people have lucid dreams?
Lucid Dreams have several uses, as well as a bit of escape from the toils of reality. Often times, people talk about a 'Dream Guide' or a character that often appears in a dream and has more insight into the dreamer than any other character. These DG's seem to have some link into the subconscious mind, and can access memories long lost, interpret activities, or help in making big decisions. Lucid Dreams also have uses like neutralizing phobias, ending nightmares, trying something new without risk of injury, or just plain fun.

Why do you have lucid dreams?
I have them to try new experiences, have some time to myself, or do the impossible.

Can you describe some lucid dreams you've had?
I haven't had many, but I can still remember my first from a year and a half ago: After trying for, I don't know how long, I suddenly looked upon a black and white room from a corner, with some furniture in it. I knew that I could interact with it for the scant seconds I had control, but the shock of having such a real-looking vision was too much, and I lost it. A few others involved ancient cities, amusement parks, or just randomness.

What are some steryotypes about lucid dreaming that annoy you? (drug use, satonic, ect.)
I absolutely hate it when people refuse to believe it is real. I have found scientist after scientist who find that Lucid Dreams are absolutely real. The texts go back to before the middle ages. Mary Wolenstonecraft Shelly, Frankenstein, told that she had the idea from a "waking dream". The evidence is right there, but traditions and closed-mindedness has shut many away from fantastic experiences that anyone can have, with the time that is wasted knocked out.

What are some problems preventing people from getting into lucid dreaming? (most likely going to invovle stereotypes)
The fact that people tend to stick to traditions. Most people are lucky if they remember one dream for more than 5 minutes a month. Recall is never practiced, and so when the advent of hyper-real adventure that can be remembered for a LONG time rolls around, when the most one has recalled is cloudy and forgotten easily, there is a lot of doubt. One of the main problems I see is the Dark Age notion that dreams are evil and should be shunned is still around somewhat. What I have seen is far less radical, yet the doubt is prevalent. When presented with the facts, almost everyone that I try to get started into Lucid Dreams is lost, or seems completely uninterested. Sometimes I can see the thought of me being insane flash across their face. It is supremely irksome.

What are dreams?
Dreams are all part of the mind. The brain craves stimulation from the senses, but each night, the senses are cut off. This is Sleep Paralysis, and everyone has this each and every night as a safety measure. (Running off of a cliff for real because a monster is chasing someone in their dream is one reason.) Having no stimulation, the brain makes up its own. Using memories from the past, mostly from the previous day, the brain makes a dream to keep itself occupied. The memories, more often than not, are then erased to make room for more important information. That is why most people never remember them; their brains never try to hold on to dreams because they are never wanted or needed consciously.

How can you lucid dream (DILD, WILD, ect?)
I stick to WILD's, because I hardly ever realize there is a dream going on otherwise.

Any other thoughts?
Any who read this, please give LD's a chance. The proof of its existence is shown time and time again. There is no occult practices involved, drugs, insanity, or whatever. LD's are merely a realization of what you do every single night while doing it. The use is up to you, and there is nobody to stop you, because only you really know what they are about. The gains are plenty, and the sacrifices are virtually nil. It sounds too good to be true, but it is true. The first time you try it might not work, but the prospect is there for the taking. Lifetimes (plural) of experiences are available using the time you would normally be doing absolutely nothing at all.

Great, looks like you could have some stuff I could use. Could you record a video, please?
(That comment about only needing text was directly specifically at loaf, because I was curious at what a very experienced lucid dreamer would say. Sorry about any confusion.)

Sorry about my laziness, but I came into this thread after it got really full so I hope you'll excuse me not reading the whole thing. Have you gotten the mac yet? Because if not I'd be happy to whip something of my own up. Hell I might do it anyways. I use Adobe premier elements btw. Here's a few links to more or less show you what I can do.

Serious Video (trust me, though subtle, there was a LOT of editing put into the volume since everyone spoke at far different levels):

Additional link: Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdiDHzE2wJE

Effects rape:
http://www.facebook.com/nolan.hartne...03360596360192
additional link:1984 blooper reel http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9ZoTgaR6sc
(Though the guy with long brown hair [sam] is in all of my videos, it's not me. I'm the one in the Title Sequence video)

Also, I'm just about to make my own "interview" or whatever you call it.

Great, I may have you do some of the more tricky editing. I did get the mac (yay) and a few videos. Thanks for the future contribution!

Well I filmed the questions, but I'm thinking about redoing it before uploading so they're more short and sweet. I had single questions edging on 10 minutes, and mostly because of pauses. I'm one of those people who always tries to find the right word to use, which can take a moment for an abstract thought. I'm hoping by the time of upload that they're mostly all below 2 minutes or so.

I don't mind you being detailed.

I am going to try and shoot a video and answer the questions. i will give you a link when I post it.

Awesome! Thanks a lot!
Hey, just a question: do you want your real name or DV name in the credits?

I want my Clyde Machine name in the credits. It's incredibly less professional, but I prefer Clyde Machine as my name out in the world.

Actually, let's discuss this. If this is to be a well-done but still only amateur documentary, real names won't be required to prove credibility, as all we have to do is provide whatever names we prefer (real names, nick names, aliases or screennames) that might be linked to our activities around DV, to prove that we're lucid dreamers. However, since all we have to do is talk on the subject of it, we're not being asked to act like professors and give credible background on ourselves - real names in this case aren't required, in my eyes, but if this documentary was meant to go on to be something professional, we would have to include our real names as we would have to be credible information resources. While we're credible to each other in this documentary, I think this being an amateur documentary will only constitute we provide a screenname or alias or another non-real name for ourselves, providing real names only if we so choose and are comfortable with doing so.

It should just be up to each person whether or not they want their real name - it's not necessary, but it will make you look more serious. I think the name "Clyde Machine" should be serious enough for me, as I use it [url=http://www.myspace.com/clydemachine]all over the net[/u] and it's really more like a second name or alias to me than just my DV screenname.

It'll take a while before I can actually do it, but I should be able to. I'll get on it when I can.

Also, I am constantly told that I can do the 'announcers voice'. I have performed opening announcements before for drama, and always wow people with how close I can get to movie trailers' voice-over. I can do the narration if you need it...

Hah, that'd be sweet - I'd like to hear that.

If I need voiceover, I'll let you know.

Actually I'm thinking of doing this now. I'll post a video within the week.

Woo! Lookin' forward to that!

HEY! Whoever makes videos and sends them in (it needn't be the most amazing video ever, it'll be fine), I'll try to send you a cookie or two through the mail, if you'd like!

I would send you a cookie through the mail, But my cookies taste bad.

I've PM'd a few people who seemed interested. I hope I can get more material soon, and that starts with you.

Was that directed at me or everyone in general?

Everybody in general.

Sorry I have been lagging on this. I am having difficulties getting the video to a format other than the camera one which I am pretty sure is a on universal format. I am hoping some one at Soy can resolve this for me, I do have an original on a mini disc.

What format is it in?

Sadly I cannot help. (I am just getting into lucid dreaming. Great idea though!

I would love to help (Do you mind if I dress in a suit for the hell of it?) lol, but no really, I would be serious and do my best to contribute!

EDIT: I'm serious about the suit..

Good luck with this if you decide to follow through, I'm sure you could arrange Skype interviews with people.