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Paolo Ciccone · October 14th, 2006, 11:03 AM

Season 2 of "2nd Unit" kicks off with a great interview with Randall Einhorn and Brad Lipson, respectvely the cinematographer and gaffer for the Emmy-Awarded show "The Office". We had actually the honor and pleasure to be on the main set of the show, the Scranton office. A long Steadicam shot, taken by yours truly, brings you litterally behind the scenes of the show and reveals how the outdoor background is prepared and lit.

As usual you can view the episode for free by clicking on the "Current episode" link from the "2nd Unit" website: http://www.2nd-unit.tv

Joe Carney · October 17th, 2006, 10:16 PM

You guys raised it to a new level. Excellent!

Paolo Ciccone · October 18th, 2006, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Carney

You guys raised it to a new level. Excellent!

Thank you Joe, glad you liked it.

Jonathan Ames · October 18th, 2006, 10:29 PM

Hey, Joe. Thanks. As you know, your suport and your recommendations mean the world to us. In fact, it's these comments that have made 2nd Unit the success that it is and we have you to thank for it. We'll keep thing going on our end and you keep telling us how we can get better. We're on the the CTU set of "24" next Tuesday. This is a shoot not to be missed and you're invited if you want to go. This is an extremely CLOSED SET that no one gets on. 2nd Unit is a guest of Rodney Charters, the DOP and Day Vinson, the producer and if you'd like to join us for a once in a lifetime opportunity, you're invited. But I have to warn you; it's a busman's holiday. You'll be working the shoot hard!
Jonathan

Joe Bowey · October 19th, 2006, 12:29 PM

I agree too. Your show on the office was great. I personaly think that "2nd unit" should be seen on "Sundance or the indpendent film channel". Maybe that will come in the future but anyways Mr. Johnathon Ames, you have done a great service to our industry and my hats off to you guys.
I still would love to come down and help out on either 2nd unit or the docurama if possable. I can arrange a couple of weeks for you to do with me what you want.
Thanks Joe Bowey, Glendale AZ.

Jonathan Ames · October 19th, 2006, 08:19 PM

Tell ya what. We're on-stage with "24" this Tuesday. Why don't you come out, meet the cast and crew of 24 and shoot the episode with us.

Joe Carney · October 20th, 2006, 09:26 PM

I think I want a pootie scootie too! (For those of you who don't know what that is, you have to go over to 2nd unit and watch the episode, hehehe).

Jonathan Ames · October 20th, 2006, 10:08 PM

Yea, I wanted to order one with a 327 attached but the headers stuck out too far to make it practical.

Sheila Ward · October 22nd, 2006, 04:22 AM

Great job 2nd Unit guys!

But I must admit, I'm confused. I just watched the current episode, "The Office" Part 2, but somewhere I missed part 1 (?). I looked in past episodes but could not find anything.

Also, I don't see a part 2 for "The Unit" episode, which it refers to. I read some discussion on this in another thread, but I'm still not sure if there will be a part 2 released or not.

Of course, it is 5am and I could be missing something...

Paolo Ciccone · October 22nd, 2006, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Sheila Ward

But I must admit, I'm confused. I just watched the current episode, "The Office" Part 2, but somewhere I missed part 1 (?). I looked in past episodes but could not find anything.

Hi Sheila.
My bad, I forgot to link those episodes to the "Old Episodes" page. I'll fix it right away.

Paolo Ciccone · October 22nd, 2006, 11:00 AM

OK, past episodes are on-line now. Sorry for the confusion.

Sheila Ward · October 22nd, 2006, 12:03 PM

Thanks Paolo! I kept thinking lack of sleep was causing me to miss the obvious, so I'm kinda glad you just forgot to put the links up :-)

You guys are doing great work, thanks!

Paolo Ciccone · October 22nd, 2006, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sheila Ward

Thanks Paolo! I kept thinking lack of sleep was causing me to miss the obvious, so I'm kinda glad you just forgot to put the links up :-)

You guys are doing great work, thanks!

Thanks. It's *my* lack of sleep that makes me make these mistakes :)

Joe Carney · October 23rd, 2006, 05:54 PM

Are you still using the JVCs?

Jonathan Ames · October 24th, 2006, 08:23 AM

I have to say, it's unbelievably busy aroubnd her with us averaging 16-hour days with El Papel starting up and Season 2 getting off to as start next week. And it's a good thing too. Even with the support we have from people like Sony, Tiffen, Fujinon and others, two major productions at teh same time for a small company is ALOT! But Season 2 starts next week so we hope you're all up for it.

October 14th, 2006, 11:03 AM	#1
Paolo Ciccone Trustee Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 1,116	The Office Season 2 of "2nd Unit" kicks off with a great interview with Randall Einhorn and Brad Lipson, respectvely the cinematographer and gaffer for the Emmy-Awarded show "The Office". We had actually the honor and pleasure to be on the main set of the show, the Scranton office. A long Steadicam shot, taken by yours truly, brings you litterally behind the scenes of the show and reveals how the outdoor background is prepared and lit. As usual you can view the episode for free by clicking on the "Current episode" link from the "2nd Unit" website: http://www.2nd-unit.tv __________________ Paolo http://www.paolociccone.com Demo Reel

October 17th, 2006, 10:16 PM	#2
Joe Carney Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Centreville Va Posts: 1,828	You guys raised it to a new level. Excellent! __________________ Boycott Guinness, bring back the pint!!!

October 19th, 2006, 08:19 PM	#6
Jonathan Ames 2nd Unit TV Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 509	Tell ya what. We're on-stage with "24" this Tuesday. Why don't you come out, meet the cast and crew of 24 and shoot the episode with us. Last edited by Jonathan Ames; October 20th, 2006 at 08:03 AM.

October 20th, 2006, 09:26 PM	#7
Joe Carney Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Centreville Va Posts: 1,828	I think I want a pootie scootie too! (For those of you who don't know what that is, you have to go over to 2nd unit and watch the episode, hehehe). __________________ Boycott Guinness, bring back the pint!!!

October 22nd, 2006, 04:22 AM	#9
Sheila Ward Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 107	Great job 2nd Unit guys! But I must admit, I'm confused. I just watched the current episode, "The Office" Part 2, but somewhere I missed part 1 (?). I looked in past episodes but could not find anything. Also, I don't see a part 2 for "The Unit" episode, which it refers to. I read some discussion on this in another thread, but I'm still not sure if there will be a part 2 released or not. Of course, it is 5am and I could be missing something... __________________ Sheila

October 18th, 2006, 10:29 PM	#4
Jonathan Ames 2nd Unit TV Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 509	Hey, Joe. Thanks. As you know, your suport and your recommendations mean the world to us. In fact, it's these comments that have made 2nd Unit the success that it is and we have you to thank for it. We'll keep thing going on our end and you keep telling us how we can get better. We're on the the CTU set of "24" next Tuesday. This is a shoot not to be missed and you're invited if you want to go. This is an extremely CLOSED SET that no one gets on. 2nd Unit is a guest of Rodney Charters, the DOP and Day Vinson, the producer and if you'd like to join us for a once in a lifetime opportunity, you're invited. But I have to warn you; it's a busman's holiday. You'll be working the shoot hard! Jonathan

October 19th, 2006, 12:29 PM	#5
Joe Bowey Major Player Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 217	I agree too. Your show on the office was great. I personaly think that "2nd unit" should be seen on "Sundance or the indpendent film channel". Maybe that will come in the future but anyways Mr. Johnathon Ames, you have done a great service to our industry and my hats off to you guys. I still would love to come down and help out on either 2nd unit or the docurama if possable. I can arrange a couple of weeks for you to do with me what you want. Thanks Joe Bowey, Glendale AZ.

October 20th, 2006, 10:08 PM	#8
Jonathan Ames 2nd Unit TV Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 509	Yea, I wanted to order one with a 327 attached but the headers stuck out too far to make it practical.

October 22nd, 2006, 11:00 AM	#11
Paolo Ciccone Trustee Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 1,116	OK, past episodes are on-line now. Sorry for the confusion. __________________ Paolo http://www.paolociccone.com Demo Reel

October 22nd, 2006, 12:03 PM	#12
Sheila Ward Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 107	Thanks Paolo! I kept thinking lack of sleep was causing me to miss the obvious, so I'm kinda glad you just forgot to put the links up :-) You guys are doing great work, thanks! __________________ Sheila

October 23rd, 2006, 05:54 PM	#14
Joe Carney Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Centreville Va Posts: 1,828	Are you still using the JVCs? __________________ Boycott Guinness, bring back the pint!!!

October 24th, 2006, 08:23 AM	#15
Jonathan Ames 2nd Unit TV Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 509	I have to say, it's unbelievably busy aroubnd her with us averaging 16-hour days with El Papel starting up and Season 2 getting off to as start next week. And it's a good thing too. Even with the support we have from people like Sony, Tiffen, Fujinon and others, two major productions at teh same time for a small company is ALOT! But Season 2 starts next week so we hope you're all up for it.