And they said it couldn't be done at DVinfo.net

Jonathan Ames · June 18th, 2007, 10:01 AM

Concratulations to us. One year to the day and growing from a single show with George Spiro Dibie to 46k viewers and a fill-length, HD 1080p pilot that's in editing right now, 2nd Unit has come a long way. I'm not going to be hard on us but it's been a difficult time because no one has ever done this before; a weekly series and a pilot series. And with that, I really want to thank the cast and crew who stuck it out but most of all, our sponsors. Sony, Fujinon, Tiffen and everyone who saw that education and entertainment was the key to the future. We're working so hard on a new web presence that will launch next week and have a backlog of interviews but for now, just thanks. Especially Joe Bowey and Matt Garrett. You all are making the sleepless nights all worth it. I worry nightly whether or not we'll have sponsors in the morning because of the enormous workload but I want to remind everyone; this is a TEACHING endeavor. Things don't happen on set in normal time-frame and so to our sponsors, from all of us, THANK YOU for your patience. Your support makes the future filmmakers' dreams come true assuring that that same future isn't left in the hands of You Tube-like shooters... although I do enjoy a god laugh now and then from you Tube videos.

Lisa Shofner · June 18th, 2007, 11:09 AM

Congrats Jonathan and team. Way to go on the pilot and the series.

Gabriel Yeager · June 18th, 2007, 11:15 AM

Congratulations guys! And thank you(!), for giving us Newbies information on how to make it right!

Congrats again. I can't wait to hear more about your upcoming shows...

~Gabriel

Joe Bowey · June 19th, 2007, 06:49 PM

CONGRATS, a whole year Wow. All things good work out in the end. I have spent many a nights wondering if it is worth it but something always come thru. I just recieved my camera back and ready to shoot. Since you have a backlog of interviews hopefully we can work out the a schedule and logistics and make it happen. I can use a drive and get out of this heat for a while.
So relax a little, you could not have made it this far unless someone believed in you and you ideals. and from the looks of it , aot of people do believe.

Paolo Ciccone · June 19th, 2007, 11:43 PM

Thank you to all of you, we really appreciate it.

Scott C. Chambers · June 20th, 2007, 12:27 PM

Thank you indead to all of our sponsors and loyal viewers!!!
This past year has flown buy and I have learned so much.
Scott C.

Jeff Sayre · June 21st, 2007, 07:57 AM

Congratulations, Jonathan!

I've been away from the boards for too long but have kept me eye on 2nd Unit and your success. My other eye, I'm afraid, I've had to keep on making a living.

I hope to be more active again on these boards and look forward to season 3. If I can ever get the time to go out west, I'd love to check in with you guys.

Keep up the great work! You and the entire crew are great inspirations to me, and I'm sure, everyone on these boards!

Jeff

Jonathan Ames · July 13th, 2007, 10:19 PM

Thanks. The revision of the site and relaunch with the company merger took more time than we thought but I promise it'll be worth the wait.

June 18th, 2007, 10:01 AM	#1
Jonathan Ames 2nd Unit TV Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 509	And they said it couldn't be done Concratulations to us. One year to the day and growing from a single show with George Spiro Dibie to 46k viewers and a fill-length, HD 1080p pilot that's in editing right now, 2nd Unit has come a long way. I'm not going to be hard on us but it's been a difficult time because no one has ever done this before; a weekly series and a pilot series. And with that, I really want to thank the cast and crew who stuck it out but most of all, our sponsors. Sony, Fujinon, Tiffen and everyone who saw that education and entertainment was the key to the future. We're working so hard on a new web presence that will launch next week and have a backlog of interviews but for now, just thanks. Especially Joe Bowey and Matt Garrett. You all are making the sleepless nights all worth it. I worry nightly whether or not we'll have sponsors in the morning because of the enormous workload but I want to remind everyone; this is a TEACHING endeavor. Things don't happen on set in normal time-frame and so to our sponsors, from all of us, THANK YOU for your patience. Your support makes the future filmmakers' dreams come true assuring that that same future isn't left in the hands of You Tube-like shooters... although I do enjoy a god laugh now and then from you Tube videos.

June 18th, 2007, 11:09 AM	#2
Lisa Shofner Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 373	Congrats Jonathan and team. Way to go on the pilot and the series. __________________ [http://www.ljparkerphotography.com] photos [http://www.youtube.com/darkdragonvegas] videos

June 18th, 2007, 11:15 AM	#3
Gabriel Yeager Major Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Washington, NorthWest USA Posts: 788	Congratulations guys! And thank you(!), for giving us Newbies information on how to make it right! Congrats again. I can't wait to hear more about your upcoming shows... ~Gabriel __________________ Gabriel Photography

June 19th, 2007, 11:43 PM	#5
Paolo Ciccone Trustee Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 1,116	Thank you to all of you, we really appreciate it. __________________ Paolo http://www.paolociccone.com Demo Reel

June 21st, 2007, 07:57 AM	#7
Jeff Sayre Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 301	Congratulations, Jonathan! I've been away from the boards for too long but have kept me eye on 2nd Unit and your success. My other eye, I'm afraid, I've had to keep on making a living. I hope to be more active again on these boards and look forward to season 3. If I can ever get the time to go out west, I'd love to check in with you guys. Keep up the great work! You and the entire crew are great inspirations to me, and I'm sure, everyone on these boards! Jeff __________________ www.SayreMedia.com

June 19th, 2007, 06:49 PM	#4
Joe Bowey Major Player Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 217	CONGRATS, a whole year Wow. All things good work out in the end. I have spent many a nights wondering if it is worth it but something always come thru. I just recieved my camera back and ready to shoot. Since you have a backlog of interviews hopefully we can work out the a schedule and logistics and make it happen. I can use a drive and get out of this heat for a while. So relax a little, you could not have made it this far unless someone believed in you and you ideals. and from the looks of it , aot of people do believe.

June 20th, 2007, 12:27 PM	#6
Scott C. Chambers New Boot Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Manhattan Beach Ca. Posts: 24	Thank you indead to all of our sponsors and loyal viewers!!! This past year has flown buy and I have learned so much. Scott C.

July 13th, 2007, 10:19 PM	#8
Jonathan Ames 2nd Unit TV Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 509	Thanks. The revision of the site and relaunch with the company merger took more time than we thought but I promise it'll be worth the wait.