"Dreams and motivation...in equal portions"

I just read that from Chris Hurd on another thread and got a surge of hope. After my first solo "shoot-to-final" attempt didn't turn out so well I was feeling kind of low. Thank you, C.H.

I'm actually an amateur singer/songwriter who befriended an audio engineer in town over a year ago while recording. He mentioned something once about how much fun it would be to get into video production. One idea led to another, and hopefully, a partnership specializing in music videos is born! We've almost finished our first mv (freebie) and have had an absolute blast in the process.

He's got the creative talent, the audio expertise, and the techie-brain; I've got the money--what a deal! What I didn't count on? Falling in love with the whole video idea and the XL1s (after extensive research, going back to the Watchdog I don't know how many times).

A big part of the fun has been going back and forth with the pleasant people in the DVi community on video and related subjects. Granted, it doesn't take much to thrill an Idahoan (just kidding) but this forum is great.

Now if we could just come up with a name for our company!

Lorinda Norton

How about "DMEP Productions"?

("D"reams and "M"otivation in "E"qual "P"roportions)

No? Okay. Just an idea...

;)

Ha! Not bad at all, especially considering some of the names I've come up with and rejected. Maybe that can be the one I pin to my wall as a reminder? Thanks!

Just thought I'd see if there are any other folks in the North Idaho/ Eastern Washington / Western Montana/ Southeastern BC area doing video. There's a few guys here in Coeur d'Alene that I've met and worked with, but it's good to have more contacts, since finding help or replacement gear around here can be difficult in the middle of a project.

I do mostly editing for teaching videos for VHS duplication and DVD authoring of the same titles. Our new stuff is mostly shot on DVCam, but we sometimes rework from Betacam masters. 20 years ago I was a TV news cameraman for a local CBS station in North Dakota, then I went into computers and just got back to doing production in the last couple years.

Hope it's spring in your world!
paul

Hi Paul and welcome to DV Info. There are some members from the areas you mention. I used to live in Bozeman, MT and I know of a member from Nampa. You might want to edit your profile to show what city your from.

And yes, it's spring in Florida, almost was in the 80's today. Spring should hit Idaho in what, 3 or 4 more months?

Hi Jeff,

Bozeman's a nice place. I have a cousin there. I grew up in ND, and they have summer there for 1 or 2 weekends a year. I like it here because you can enjoy the seasons. Its been in the 50's near 60 so spring isn't far away!

paul

Hello from Boise. I have a few weddings in the McCall area this summer, but that's probably as close as I'll get to 'your neck of the woods'.

<<<-- Originally posted by Jeff Donald :
And yes, it's spring in Florida, almost was in the 80's today. Spring should hit Idaho in what, 3 or 4 more months? -->>>

As usual, Jeff, you crack me up. Rub it in, why don't ya! :)

Hi, Paul & Travis!

Hey Lorinda,

I actually live in Nampa as well. And regarding spring in Idaho Jeff, you should know better having lived in Montana. There are only two seasons in the northwest: winter and summer. d:-)

I'm up here in Sandpoint, ID. I have just a tad of video experience and a fair amount of still experience.

Here's the deal... I'm a pilot with a small plane and want to learn techniques for aerial videography. I would be very interested in learning from someone in N. ID or E. Washington that has a quite bit of experience with video. Preferably if they shoot with a XL1 since that's what I'm leaning towards. Though maybe a DVX100, I'm still researching.

If a local wants to shoot out of my plane (which is a tandem with large windows and is excellent for photography) I would be happy to fly for some scenic aerial shots in exchange for some gas money and of course education. I fly for fun every couple of days anyway so it would be goodness.

Anywho, I enjoy reading this forum and look forward to learning lots :)

Joa

Just got back from Oshkosh and ran across this site...

http://www.planetpoint.com/elma_garcia/garcia8.html

Now that's what I'm talking about with aerial footage! That Elma Garcia makes quite a commercial.

Joa

Joa, welcome aboard. This is really a great site. I did my Masters in Moscow at the U of I. Loved it there, just a little to cold for me. Actually, I moved there from Belize Central America. Talk about culture shock. Bob

Cool, yaa, I graduated from U of I as well (mechanical engineering). Paid a lot of my way through college with my still camera and took a video class for fun (mainly to have access to the equipment so we could shoot skiing :). Fun class.

Joa

Joa, I was in Forestry and entomology, lived through Mt. St. Helens. Graduated in 81 at 30. Loved it. I am now in Atlanta. An video as much as possible.

Yo folks,
Iam a City Councilman from Coeurd'Alene, Idaho
Was wondering if any of you folks have any history with Govt. TV ?

We are tring to creat value for our city broadcasting station, Council meetings,
P & Z meetings, Parks & Recreation etc.

We have created a couple of productions around snow Removel and Leaf pick-up for our citizens, mostly info on the how we do it and what they can do.
We are using the basic music library, but it is starting to sound all the same.

Would really appreciate any ideas. thanks, Woody

Our local station televises their city council meetings and believe it or not, the broadcast diseminates alot of good information to those who cannot leave their homes to attend those meetings. With a multicam setup and switcher you can have a decent looking production.

Ever watch the Weather Channel? They show these little vignettes about how homeowners can Winterproof their homes and cars, how to keep bugs off their plants and any other neato community service announcements you can come up with to reach out to the community to "think globally but act locally."

Not much, really (I am drinking green tea and not my usual Turkish coffee so I do not believe my mind is as sharp as it can be) but I hope this helps.(!)

Hey Woody, I graduated from U of I back in 1981. I know that the EPA is doing several major cleanups in northern Idaho. How about doing some spots on those, such as a site tour and interviews with Fed and State workers that are working these sites. I know they are working Kellogg. I can get you contacts with the EPA and CDC working that area. Let me know. Bob

Hi everyone, I just wanted to say hello and what a great site this is! Thanks much to Chris and everyone else that keeps it going! I got my start in audio production and have done that for the last 12 years. I always wanted to get into film but it was a fleeting dream until recently with the advent of cheaper DV acquisition. This site and it's members have been invaluable to helping make a long lived dream come true, I thank you all and look forward to being here!

Jason McMurtrey

Welcome aboard (H)DV info net! Its always great to have new people here.
I just recently started myself and and would not be where I am without the help of the fellow Dvinfo'ers.

What kind of video do you think you would like to get into?
Nature, Indie films, Holly wood, etc?

Can't wait to hear more from you! And do not be afraid to ask around!
~Gabriel

Hi Jason,

It's so seldom another Idahoan comes around these parts I just had to chime in with a big welcome! Have a great time pursuing your dreams. :)

Welcome aboard (H)DV info net! Its always great to have new people here.
I just recently started myself and and would not be where I am without the help of the fellow Dvinfo'ers.

What kind of video do you think you would like to get into?
Nature, Indie films, Holly wood, etc?

Can't wait to hear more from you! And do not be afraid to ask around!
~Gabriel
Hi Gabriel, Nice to meet you! I'll be putting forth most of my focus into independant film. Im a hair away from getting the Redrock M2 for my camera and so im pretty excited to start getting some work done and edited. Im using the Adobe suite for all my editing and the AG-HVX200, an amazing piece of gear. It was the fastest $8,000 i have ever spent on gear, coming from audio production I threw around a lot of money, but not like this lol I remember thinking that the Korg Triton was an exspensive synth, but that's ok, im just glad to have gear and a good start into something I can really be artistic with. It will be a nice break away from music and into something fresh, I still compose music, but now it will be for the benefit of film. What kind of work are you doing if you don't mind me asking?

Hi Jason,

It's so seldom another Idahoan comes around these parts I just had to chime in with a big welcome! Have a great time pursuing your dreams. :)
Hi Lorinda, It's very nice to meet you! Definately not too many Idahoans lol But im happy to be here and can't wait to share and learn. Im looking forward to my time spent in the realm of DV :)

Hi Jason, welcome aboard DV Info Net, good to have you with us!

Thats great to hear!

I do Nature/Wildlife Videography and Indie films. I have only shot for three different things so far, but I plan on doing more in the near future.

And if you where wondering, I use the Canon Elura 100 minidv camera, and Imovie for editing. You can view some of my stuff at my website.

Have fun!
~Gabriel

Hi everyone, I just wanted to say hello and what a great site this is! Thanks much to Chris and everyone else that keeps it going! I got my start in audio production and have done that for the last 12 years. I always wanted to get into film but it was a fleeting dream until recently with the advent of cheaper DV acquisition. This site and it's members have been invaluable to helping make a long lived dream come true, I thank you all and look forward to being here!

Jason McMurtrey

Glad to see another Idaho poster to DVInfo.net. I thought I was the only one! But then again, I stick to the Wedding & Vegas forums, so unless someone posts there, I won't find them.

jason

Glad to see another Idaho poster to DVInfo.net. I thought I was the only one! But then again, I stick to the Wedding & Vegas forums, so unless someone posts there, I won't find them.

jason
Thanks much for warm wlecome :) Yeah Idaho is great, wouldn't ever dream of leaving. It's nice to know there are others here doing work in DV :)

Hi Jason, welcome aboard DV Info Net, good to have you with us!
Thanks much Rob, really glad to be here! I've learned a lot from the community already and can't wait to learn more :)