Hello DVI'ers,

Just wanted to relate a "near miss" on getting all my gear stolen today. I was shooting a performance at the Mass Art College in Boston, and someone went into the backstage area and took a bunch of bags into the back bathroom and ripped off the actual actors. At this point, from what I heard only 1 actor got something expensive stolen...a brand new cell phone. (said it was worth a $100-200) So, that really sucks.

Anyway, I unpacked my gear and was thinking "I really don't want to leave my bags and accessories here". I put them in the back rows of the performance auditorium where someone I know was going to watch from during the performance. Afterwards, I found out about the bags getting rummaged through backstage. I almost had my stuff ripped off.........so, the moral of the story is WATCH YOUR GEAR.

I think that I'm going to get insurance for my gear after what happened today. Anyone have any tips?

Murph

Luck on your side that day!

Lots of threads about that, Christopher.

You can get a rider on your home insurance.

Or you can get photographer's insurance.

Both can give you 3rd party liability too which is important.

Thats the luck of the IRISH right there. ;' ) Whew.

No advice other than to get ASAP. I do not use my gear for WORK but for my HOBBY/DREAM and I have put off getting it. Your story only serves to remind me to get my arse in gear.

<<<-- Originally posted by John Hudson : Thats the luck of the IRISH right there. ;' ) Whew.

No advice other than to get ASAP. I do not use my gear for WORK but for my HOBBY/DREAM and I have put off getting it. Your story only serves to remind me to get my arse in gear. -->>>

Very true. I'm often in the worste part of town when shooting my BMX videos. Theres been a few instances where someone tried to rob me. Lucky me I got away.

Are you from Ireland? Just guessing since you capitolized Irish and said "arse" = ] . I'm planning a trip there next summer. My girlfriend says I'm obsessed with the place.

Yeah, I'm going to talk with my insurance company for my house. I've also got a home studio to worry about now, but I do have security and a 24/7 survaillance video running and recording everything. They'll probably give me bonus points for that...I hope.

Murph

another thing is to 'beef up the crew' if possible. utilize the bags in your scene if possible. just fyi =).