I need help in making the best video I can for some very deserving people. A dear friend of mine contacted me last week to do a video for her best friend. Her friend’s daughter is dieing of breast cancer. She has 2-3 months to live, perhaps 6 at the most. The daughter has a husband and three sons, aged 2 ½ to 12, and she wants something for them to remember her by, especially the youngest one, as more than just “The Lady in the Picture.”

They are arriving in Orlando on the 12th, and will be there thru the 21st. Walt Disney World has given them complimentary passes to visit to the park, including free admission to all of the parks and visits with three characters. They are comping my admission also and someone who helps me.

What I need at this moment is all the information people have on filming at Disney World. I am getting in contact with officials there, one is Mark Pulley, who is program manager and arranged for the passes. I will be shooting with my XL2 and know that it will stand out in the crowd. I may have to get an escort to go with me during the whole visit.

At this time, any information you can give me about generally filming there will be of great help. I may ask for more specifics later. This may develop into a documentary as vehicle to raise money for breast cancer research.

Thanks to all in advance, for any information you can give to me. I will be in your debt.

Mike Teutsch

Mike, what kind of info are you looking to get? I've shot there extensively while on vacations. Like what stuff not to miss, general WDW info, or doc shooting info?

Mike...

I'm not able to get out there but am willing to loan surplus equipment if that will help.

I have two lectrosonic packages available that can hang off the back of the XL2 if you have an MA100 or MA200 mounted on it. They're both VHF units. One has a plug-on transmitter which will work with a handheld mic if you need something like that. All of the units work on 9v batteries.

Also have an AT 897 with windscreen and shock mount that will work as an on-camera mic. The 897 does not require phantom power and will work with the Canon XL2.

I also have a Century 0.7x wide angle adapter which will fit a 16x manual Canon lens -- won't fit the stock lens, unfortunately. It would have to be sent back to Century to swap out the bayonet lock in order to work.

Terribly sorry to hear about your friend's daughter. My friend's wife went through a bout with breast cancer but she was lucky and survived. She's doing OK for now. Hope some miracle takes place and your friend's daughter does as well.

Aloha!

Mike...

I'm not able to get out there but am willing to loan surplus equipment if that will help.

I have two lectrosonic packages available that can hang off the back of the XL2 if you have an MA100 or MA200 mounted on it. They're both VHF units. One has a plug-on transmitter which will work with a handheld mic if you need something like that. All of the units work on 9v batteries.

Also have an AT 897 with windscreen and shock mount that will work as an on-camera mic. The 897 does not require phantom power and will work with the Canon XL2.

I also have a Century 0.7x wide angle adapter which will fit a 16x manual Canon lens -- won't fit the stock lens, unfortunately. It would have to be sent back to Century to swap out the bayonet lock in order to work.

Terribly sorry to hear about your friend's daughter. My friend's wife went through a bout with breast cancer but she was lucky and survived. She's doing OK for now. Hope some miracle takes place and your friend's daughter does as well.

Aloha!

Dean, the XL2 has the XLR jacks built in. There is no MA-100 or 200 for it. And, it can supply phantom power to the XLR jacks so no worries there.

Very generous of you to offer. Just shows what kind of top notch people we have on this forum. Was great to meet you at NAB this year!

-gb-

I'm so sorry to hear about this Mike. I'm sure you can find the assistance you
need here @ DVi. It was great to meet you and Dean @ NAB!

If there is anything I can do to help don't hesitate to contact me.

All the best,

Thanks all of you for your support. It was so great to meet you all at NAB, and I hope that we will keep in touch for years to come. You are a great bunch of guys!

I am concerned with sound for one thing. I have more than enough equipment, but not sure what to use. I have several Sony UHF wireless sets, and a couple of shotguns. Do I use the regular on camera mic or one of the shotguns? I have 7 people to try and cover and that will be tough. Those who will be there are: Lisa, her parents, her husband, and her three boys. This will be a video so that the boys, especially the 2 1/2 year old, will have something to remember Lisa by.

I have never really filmed in an open, uncontrolled environment. Everything I have done has been inside and controlled by me. I will probably stick with the stock 20x lens, and the 3x wide angle while at WDW, as I don't think I want to try going to a manual lens while running around everywhere. Should I try to drag around a tripod, use a monopod, or just go hand held?

If I get help and take a sound person with me, what is Disney going to say? I am going to try to contact them directly on Monday, but have never dealt with them and their concerns.

Anyway, just nervous about the whole thing and want to do the best I can for them. Thanks for your input and thanks for the equipment offer Dean.

Mike

Too bad there's few excuses for everyone to travel cross-country -- and from distant places on the Earth -- and get together occasionally. NAB is as good a chance as any. And the Peppermill is a good a place as any.

Hope to catch up with Chris, Rob, Mike, Dylan and the rest again next year.

Mike...

Much of what I do is run-and-gun, and I worked with an XL1s for quite a while so here's what I generally did:

Almost everything is handheld. If you can get an assistant to carry a tripod that's a huge plus for establishing shots. However, tripods can be bulky and clumsy, and a place like Disney World is quite crowded.

If not, then I generally use a monopod and/or find objects to brace against. Both the tripod and monopod are fitted with a Bogen Manfrotto 394 quick-release plate. With the flip of a lever the camera comes right off. No struggling. And it gives a positive lockdown and is very secure.

For the real action, I mostly shoot in-close, handheld, using a wide angle lens. It gives a sense of proximity and intimacy that brings the viewer into the situation. It also reduces shake and is a lot less critical regarding focus. And, best of all, it gets the on-camera mic closer to the subject for better audio.

Depending on the principals and situation involved, I sometimes shoot with two people wired with lavs. Particularly if they're going to interact with one another a lot.

If I shoot with an on-camera mic, I found out that a shotgun's coverage is often too narrow to cover people who are slightly off-axis or slightly out of frame. I stopped using the AT 897 and am now using an AT 4051a which works well when shooting a wide lens. Tonal qualities are very good and it's pretty sensitive. I fitted it with a Mic Muff fur cover for moderate wind protection.

That said, the Canon stock mic isn't terrible. With modest wind protection it has the advantage of giving you stereo coverage. The only caveat is it won't give much isolation when shooting individuals. That's where a shotgun or cardioid mic would do well. Also, with a shotgun or cardioid you have the option of running a mic on one channel and a wireless lav on the other. Perhaps keep your friend's daughter on the wireless lav all the time, and use a seperate mic on the other channel. That might be the most flexible solution given the circumstances. And the results are usually not bad.

When shooting with wireless mics, I'll set my wristwatch countdown alarm to warn me to swap batteries after so many hours. Especially if using rechargeables that tend to drop off suddenly.

If you can get a sound man, or even a second shooter, then it would be possible or even ideal to have that person roll whenever you do and capture images and audio from two additional channels via wireless systems. Nothing beats having discrete audio tracks for each individual. I wish there were an inexpensive multitrack recorder that would automatically slate off a camera. Equipment exists which will do one or the other, but there's nothing that will do all of that and still be inexpensive. Dang!

In the absence of a second camera or seperate recorder, the sound man could boom the second mic and get audio from several people, depending on what's happening at the time. If the principal is talking to one person, then moves to someone else, the soundman (using a boom pole and a wireless transmitter) can then cover that other person.

Sorry if this might be confusing. At least you have equipment options, and that's good.

During coverage, I try my best to pay attention to what's being said and done. I also try to catch little details along the way for cutaways. Signs to denote locations; close-ups of things they might be handling. And especially reactions to whatever's going on. It means a lot of whip-panning but those get cut out along the way -- another reason why tripods get in the way of this sort of coverage. They pan too slowly.

One other thing: This can get to be physically taxing. Stay hydrated and snack on something like Power Bars or trail mix bars regularly so that you're never feeling thirsty or hungry. Once those sensations start coming on it means that your body's in deficit, and it'll be hard to catch up.

Lastly, keep in mind this video is a personality piece, and not a formal portrait. So while the technical aspects may not be perfect, the most important part is capturing the individual's activities and reactions. To see and hear what she's saying is the main priority. Critically good color, exposure and tack-sharp images are second to that (important but not not more than the content itself).

Good luck!

I haven't looked at anybody elses posts in this, but what I think is important is a bit of commentary, with a lot of interaction between the family. That means it's their time, and you should be imposing on them by making them carry mics, etc. I think you should shoot with a shotgun on the camera for those close up comments from mom, dad and kids, but you need to capture those spontaneously, in most situations. When you finish, your edit, you will be blending the running commentary with scenes of them just having fun and enjoying their moments together-- and thats the way it should be. You have to be, for the most part, shooting documentary style, running and gunning, and adapting to the situation.

Frankly, you might want to lighten up on camera choices a little to, to make it less conspicuous. Maybe a Sony PD 170 or something like that to give you some low light advantage too.

I sure wish I wasn't tied up during those days, Mike. I'd fly out there and give you a hand.

One piece of advice you really don't need, but I'll say it anyway: If you're having fun, they will have fun, too.

You'll do a great job. :)

Mike, as soon as I'm done the shoot I'm working on I'm going to go into more detail, but...

For sound
1 channel on a wireless mic on her
1 channel on a shotgun mic on anyone (the kids) she is talking to. You can't cover 7 people, so get her on the wireless and keep the shotgun for eveyone else.
Be very aware of capturing ambiant audio at Disney, as it is spectacular. There is music EVERYWHERE. You can overlay extended tracks over montages of B-roll. You can shoot almost all the rides in slow shutter/high gain, and do it.

I would skip the sound person. Run and gun light and fast. This is their day and they won't be happy getting bogged down with any shooting issues. I'd almost suggest you going back for another day on your own for B-roll.

The most important part is not how well you capture, but what you capture; The ambiance, the feel, the rides, the magic.
I've actually started writing a guide to shooting in Disney but never finished it. When I get caught up with my current gig in two days, I'll send some to you. However, must get some sleep now.

Mike, if you have the time and resources to come up with a PA to go with you on this shoot, I think it would be a very good idea. Maybe a post in Helping Hands will turn up some leads? Best wishes,

Mike:

Reach out for Bravo. I bet he'd do it in a second. Also, ask this woman if she would like to be taken aside to have her videotape special, private messages to all of her family members, like a one-on-one interview where she looks directly into the camera. She may want to do that, especially with her children.

You're doing a good thing, Mike. God bless.

Mike:

Reach out for Bravo. I bet he'd do it in a second. Also, ask this woman if she would like to be taken aside to have her videotape special, private messages to all of her family members, like a one-on-one interview where she looks directly into the camera. She may want to do that, especially with her children.

You're doing a good thing, Mike. God bless.

Hi Hugh,

Yes, I plan on the interviews and all. Still working on all of the details at this time. Thanks for the encouragement, and take care of that sweet lady!

Mike

Mike, the 12th as in this Friday? What day(s) will they be at Disney?

Mike, the 12th as in this Friday? What day(s) will they be at Disney?

The family is arriving on the 12th and will be in Orlando thru the 21. I am awaiting the final itinerary. Hopefully they go to WDW during the week, as there may be fewer people. Not sure yet how long the visit will last, as Lisa has good days and bad days. Disney will provide a wheelchair if needed and they go to the front of lines as necessary.

I just emailed the program manager about any restrictions and such, and I will await his response. I think I will ask them what day is the least busy!

I'll keep you posted.

Mike

Mike...

One last suggestion. At Disneyland they had something called a "character breakfast" where you get to go in early, have breakfast, meet some of the Disney characters, and get free range over a particular part of the park before the normal opening hours.

It makes for a very pleasant, un-rushed and un-cluttered morning. Perhaps Disneyworld has a similar program?

Good luck! And as Lorinda said, have fun!

Aloha,

Mike...

One last suggestion. At Disneyland they had something called a "character breakfast" where you get to go in early, have breakfast, meet some of the Disney characters, and get free range over a particular part of the park before the normal opening hours.

It makes for a very pleasant, un-rushed and un-cluttered morning. Perhaps Disneyworld has a similar program?

Good luck! And as Lorinda said, have fun!

Aloha,

Dean,

Thanks Dean, I'll check on that too. Disney has already arranged for them to meet three characters one on one.

I used to live in Anaheim just one mile from Disneyland for about 8 years, and used to watch the fireworks each night from my back yard. I think the whole area I lived in has now been acquired by Disneyland and has been added to the park.

Thanks again for the advice and it was a true pleasure to meet you at NAB. I hope that I get to the "Islands" someday. I will definitely look you up.

Mike

Mike I wish I could help, I'm in boynton beach but I'm booked solid the next 2 weeks. I would have offered my services for free on this one. I could have run audio for you. I wish it was another time frame. My only suggestion is to mic her with the wireless lav and an get someone to run a wireless shotgun and follow the others. Just stay close and you'll get all the sound you need, even if it's just off the camera shotgun. As far as the shooting requirements at Disney.
It sounds like you're going through the right channels. They wont require you to have an escort. I have shot there and we we free to shoot throughout the park. They are fairly good about it especially for something like your cause. It's good PR for them. If you need any other help you can contact me. My web site has my contact info. www.sharkvp.com

Mark

Mark,

Thanks for the offer. I talked to the mother last night and it gets even more difficult. They have dealt with nothing but the cancer for so long now, that Lisa and the boys want this to be a "cancer free" vacation. In other words, no mention of it. That should make my job easier!!!!

I think that I will mic the mother and her daughter and just get what I can. I think in this situation the visual image is what is important to them. It will definately be an experiance! That's how we learn right?!?!?!?

Mike

Mike- Having lost my mother to cancer, I would be willing to help you with this, in whatever fashion I'm able.

Mike- Having lost my mother to cancer, I would be willing to help you with this, in whatever fashion I'm able.

Keith,

Thanks for the offer, and I'll let you know if I need the help. Right now everything is up in the air, as they want it very low key, so an additional person may even make it worse. I'll find out soon I hope.

Mike

I can dig up a flowery tourist shirt, sandles, and black socks, and blend right in with the crowd... ;)

Mike,

Best of luck to you. I've been to WDW twice, 3rd time is next month. Were our schedules to align, I would abandon my plans to help out. You are doing a very good thing. I lost my mother to cancer this past August, and one thing I cherish the most is a video I made from our trip to WDW in 2001.

My advice...

1. Pack as light as possible
2. Hydrate
3. Wear comfortable shoes
4. Use wireless lavs or wired lavs into iRivers and sync in post. Having good, clear audio of the mother's voice will be invaluable, no matter what is being said :) Otherwise, don't worry too much about the tech side.
5. Take a few sandwich baggies for waterproofing tapes and other accessories.
6. Have fun.

Thanks David will do for sure!

Thank you everyone! I have my reservations for Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday at Port Orleans Riverside, at the Disney Resort. The family has said that they will be going the the different parks on Sunday and Monday, and I booked an extra day just in case.

The people at Disney have been fantastic! I am now doing two days of shooting, Sunday and Monday, and perhaps more. What a great learning experiance. If anyone cares to join me, just let me know. I would prefer a gorgous blonde female, but beggars can't be choosers. Hey, it never hurts to try!?!?!?!?

Thanks for all of your support and information.

Mike

Thank you to everyone who has given me support on this shoot and I will do the best I can for the family.

Got the camera set up, the audio set up and put the shoulder strap on it, as I may need that. Here is the camera set-up and ready to go.

http://www.treasurecoastvideo.com/Camera.jpg

Using the stock front mic for ambient sound, and two lavs, one for the mother and one for the daughter. Manual settings for gain on all. Thought I would lower the front mic and concentrate more on the ladies. I'm glad I set the audio up in advance, as I had trouble with that dang little audio monitor button, not the buttons fault, but mine for not understanding it well enough. Chris Hurds excellent post for last year got me straightened out. Thanks Chris.

I may wear a hat and definetly a white shirt to stay cooler, as it is supposed to be 91 degs on Sunday and Monday (it's now a two day shoot). Got gel inserts for my shoes, and I'll be carring a backpack with the extra lens, batteries, camera cover, 35mm digital etc.. I wish I were about 20 years younger right about now, but I'll make it.

In case anyone is interested, I contacted Disney, and they have no problems with me lugging the big XL2 around the park, even though it will stand out. All they said is, "Don't were a shirt that says FILM CREW, or something like that." :) That is certainly no problem, as I am going to try and blend in and stay out of everyones way, especially the family.

Thank you again-----Mike

Nice setup, Mike.

That's pretty much how I work most of the time. It's a compact and versatile setup.

As for shirts saying "film crew", you could wear a shirt that says "home movies are my life..." and everyone will leave you alone thinking you're an obsessed video hobbyist. :-)

Take care!

I wish I was going to be available to you. I am traveling next week. But I have a few suggestions.

In the Magic Kingdom, there is a place called "Toon Town" and Mickey can be found as well as many other characters. You can stand in line and about 5 or 6 kids get to go in to each room at one time and there are three characters waiting to hug, and give autographs and take pictures. There are three of these rooms. Mickey has his own area. This is a great place to shoot.

At the beginning of the day at the Magic Kingdom (9AM), there are many characters all around the entrance.

In Frontierland, the saloon has Woody and Jesse from Toy Story available to pose with your group.

I shoot there all the time. Nobody has ever put any restrictions on me except where there is no shooting allowed in some attractions.

The best show at the Animal Kingdom is the Lion King show, and shooting there is encouraged. No camera lights allowed, and the lighting is difficult because it is fairly dark.

If you talk to the cast members at the Animal Kingdom and clue them in, you might be able to arrange a couple of things at the Flights of Wonder bird show. One child is usually chosen to throw a grape up into the air for a bird to catch. Another person (possibly the Mom?) is chosen to hold a dollar bill up for a bird to grab, and return later.

Also in the Animal Kingdom there is entertainment in the village. They hand out instruments to play along. There is also a spot with drums. Get the whole family drumming.

There are some great music groups at Epcot this week. Davy Jones from the Monkees is here and you can get shots of them getting autographs.

Get a shot of her posing with the huge troll in Norway and with the big Nemo characters in from of the Living Seas.

There are so many great opportunities, depending on her energy level.

Good luck to you.

[QUOTE=Steven Gotz
There are some great music groups at Epcot this week. Davy Jones from the Monkees is here and you can get shots of them getting autographs.

Good luck to you.[/QUOTE]


Got to find the Monkees, I love them!

Mike

Nice setup, Mike.

That's pretty much how I work most of the time. It's a compact and versatile setup.

As for shirts saying "film crew", you could wear a shirt that says "home movies are my life..." and everyone will leave you alone thinking you're an obsessed video hobbyist. :-)

Take care!

That's great! I wish I could wear my DVinfo Challange shirt, but the dang thing shrunk soooo much. Or did I grow?

Mike

Been too busy to post more in this thread, sorry. But for everything practical you need to know about WDW, go take a look at www.allears.net

http://allearsnet.com/tp/mk/mk.htm

Mike

If you need help with post, you got my number.

Jim

Mike

If you need help with post, you got my number.

Jim

Just got back from Orlando, and thanks for all of the help and suggestions! I may take you up on your offer Jim, as you are so great on AE and Encore. This family deserves all the best.

I walked and shot Sunday 14 hours, and Monday 12 hours. I stayed and shot some more on Tuesday until we got rained out, and then I shot a character breakfast at the Cape May Cafe this morning. I am heading back on Saturday, to shoot what was washed out on Tuesday, the International places at Epcot. This family absolutely loves WDW and has been going for about 20+ years.

The boys, Ryan, Colin, and little Liam are the greatest kids, and the husband and parents are wonderful! They made me feel like one of the family. The kids did not want me to leave, and were very happy to find I would be back on Saturday.

The two older boys, Ryan and Colin nick named me "cameraman," as their dad is named Mike too! They are great kids, and both sets of parents are to be envied as absolutely wonderful people! I can't imagine their life without their mother being there.

I will be going up to CT in June, if all goes well, as Lisa will be the honary chairperson for a cancer walk and fundraising event.

Thanks for all of the help, and now I'm going to go out and drink way too much!

Mike

Mike,
First I wish you all the best and send my prayers forth to this family. After the entrance is a large courtyard near the Castle that offers a fairly open area, There are people strolling through, yet the area is large enough to set up with many of the cartoon characters i.e. pluto, goofy, etc., that will work with you to run up and hug certain people or create a small scene with members of the family. Obviously the fireworks are a great shot each evening. You have a program manager assisting you. Ask for permission to get in front of and accross from the the performances that view the surroundings while framing the family among the crowd such as the dolphin and killer whale shows or other attractions. Some of these areas are not for the public at large, but offer great vantage points. I assume some of the shooting will allow you to map your way ahead of the family without making them too aware of the camera at times. Can you arrange to scout some of the locations ahead of time with some of the attractions they will be visiting one by one for vantage point and a "in a movie feel".? Perhaps you can take some of the rides twice; one for perspective and another with the family filming from in front or behind them. Lots of closeups. I imagine this will be an incredibly tender time for them. I wish you all the best.

Warm Regards,
Rand


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failure can not contend with persistence

Mike...

Outstanding!

You've permanently captured a moment of their lives that will be ever more valuable as time goes on. Looks like there might be a spot reserved for you in Heaven -- meanwhile, it's definitely Miller Time!

I will be going up to CT in June, if all goes well, as Lisa will be the honary chairperson for a cancer walk and fundraising event.
Mike

Mike,

When you do my XL2 will be at your deposal if you need it (as well as the rest of my kit.)

Bill

Mike,

When you do my XL2 will be at your deposal if you need it (as well as the rest of my kit.)

Bill


Thanks for the offer Bill. How far are you from Torrington? I guess it can't be too far in Connecticut! :)

Mike

Thanks for the offer Bill. How far are you from Torrington? I guess it can't be too far in Connecticut! :)

Mike

Yeah, we are not the largest fish in the sea :-)
It is about 2 hours away. Closer than Florida though. ;-)

Bill

Yeah, we are not the largest fish in the sea :-)
It is about 2 hours away. Closer than Florida though. ;-)

Bill

They said it is still rainy and cold up there too!

My local friend, who asked me to do this, is going to CT in June too. See is flying up. I may drive so that I can haul all of my equipment up. There is no way to get it all on a plane. Besides, I have never done a road trip up the East coast, and it should be fun. I'll just take my time going up and see some sights. 1300 miles, but less than the 1600 miles I did last summer!

I have posted three pictures for you all, to see what a nice family they are. Perhaps one day we can do some sort of charity fund raising for them.


http://www.treasurecoastvideo.com/Whole%20Family.JPG

http://www.treasurecoastvideo.com/Mini-Ryan-Lisa-Colin.JPG

http://www.treasurecoastvideo.com/Liam.JPG
Thanks again to all, and I’ll keep you posted. Oh, and one last note. For anyone who has ever felt self-conscious about carrying a big conspicuous camera around in public and felt all of the eyes fixed on you, I can say that shooting for 4 days in Walt Disney World will cure you very quickly. Did get lots of nice comments on the XL2!

Mike

Mike,

Great photos, FYI I'm not a bad still photographer if you need one.

Just a thought, if you want you can ship some/all of the stuff to me and pick it up on the way through, that way it will not be at risk during the road trip.
Your call just thought I would offer the storage space. :-)

Do you have the dates?

Bill

To all who have given me help and insight as to how to handle this task, here is an update.

I just returned from Connecticut, where I attended the American Cancer Society Relay for Life event in Winsted. My now dear friend and the subject of my documentary, Lisa Baca, was the Honorary Chairman for this event, and gave a great, heartwarming and inspiring speech to an enthusiastic crowd to open the event.

Around 30+ teams participated in this event and raised about $125,000.00 for cancer research. I felt very privileged be part of this event and an honorary member of their great family. The two oldest boys, Ryan (13) and Colin (11) walked a total of 47 miles during this 18 hour all night long event. Lisa, her husband Mike, her mom and dad, Jan and Carl walked just about as much. I did not quite walk that far I don’t think, I didn’t keep track, but my legs tell me I walked a lot—Ouch! Lisa’s team raised the most money of any team, at over $8,100.00.

Below is a link to an article in the local paper about Lisa and this event. Please take a moment to read it, as it is moving and inspiring. I have her speech recorded and will be part of the final documentary.

http://www.rep-am.com/story.php?id=8855

My involvement with this has changed my life forever and for the better! See my announcement in a couple of days, about one of the changes.

For those who may wonder how the filming of the trip to Walt Disney World went, I received nothing but rave reviews. Thank you lord! The DVD was about 90+ minutes long, and brought tears to the eyes of all who watched it. Little Liam, 2 ½, watched it 4 times in a row the first day. He does not understand what is happening, but loves Disney. I made the DVD in nine separate chapters, which were randomly selectable.

I will be following up on this and trying to put together a documentary with the purpose of raising money for the American Cancer Society. Another trip is in the planning, maybe three or so weeks from now. Not too much time left.

Thanks again to all, on this great forum, for your help.

Mike

Mike, what double post? ;)

Glad to hear this is going well. Just curious about permission from Disney to use footage shot in their park on other projects?

Mike, what double post? ;)

Glad to hear this is going well. Just curious about permission from Disney to use footage shot in their park on other projects?

Hi Dylan,

Thanks for taking care of the post problem. This is a glitch in the system that happens every once in a while. You edit a post, and it messes up and posts it again and not complete. It seems that if you just correct a mispelled word, sometimes it cuts off about half of the post and reposts it. I'm sure others have had the same problem, as the number of double posts have increased.

I have the name of a public relations person at Disney, who I delt with, and I am going to contact him when I am ready to finish this project. I would only use a few minutes of the footage anyway, but I'm sure they would be OK with it. I am going to send any footage I intend to use for prior clearance. They, Disney, were very helpful the whole time.

Good to hear from you. Will send you an email in a day or so. Maybe big news for the DV.info Las Vegas Gang.

Mike

Mike, what double post? ;)


A funny note to this, I recieved two email notices of your reply to my post in my email too! Both the same, Strange!

Mike

For all who are interested, my friend Lisa passed away this morning. She was a real fighter and lived months longer than what was expected. By hanging on longer, she was able to enjoy one more Thanksgiving with her family and her youngest son Liam’s 3rd birthday.

During my trips to Connecticut and Disney World, I got to know the family well, and what was at first a simple job, lead me to make many new and wonderful friends and made many positive changes in my life.

For all of those who gave me advice and assistance, thank you! And, for all of you who put Lisa and her family in your prayers please do it one more time.

Mike

Mike...

Sorry to hear the sad news.

Nice to know, however, that you added a great deal to your friend's life and have recorded some wonderful memories of her that will carry on through the years.

Mike...

Sorry to hear the sad news.

Nice to know, however, that you added a great deal to your friend's life and have recorded some wonderful memories of her that will carry on through the years.

Thanks Dean,

I hope to see you again next year at NAB. Thanks for your support.

Mike