Kick Ass Pen!!! at DVinfo.net

Dave Perry · May 14th, 2006, 06:12 PM

Hello everyone.

I just wanted to post a few thoughts after returning from NAB this year.

First, let me just say that I met Chris Hurd while attending the FCP Super Meet in Las Vegas and in addition to be a really nice guy, he gave me a DVinfo.net writing instrument. Now this is no run of the mill writing utensil.

First of all, the DVinfo.net logo is prominently displayed in DVinfo blue on its silver alloy colored side. The pen is accented with precision pollished chrome writing tip, pocket clip, and matching bands at each end of the pocket clip barrel. The writing tip is a fine point roller ball good for getting small print into small places like the lable of a Mini DV tape. The cartridge extending mechanism is a true fluid movement, on par with any of the Sachtler or Miller heads I scoped out at the convention.

And here is the real kicker, cleverly and discreetly disguised as pushbutton cartridge extending mechanism at the end of this precision writing tool is a powerful daylight balanced led light, powerful enough to be used as a backup key, fill, or hair light in a pinch. We have used it a number of times in leiu of a reflector when shooting on bright sunny days outdoors.

Chris, the only suggestion I have for the next model is the addition of barn doors and diffusor kit.

I really had a great time at my first NAB and even though I didn't win the HD 100 at the FCP Super Meet, I got to meet Chris, thank him in person for running a top notch discussion forum, plus a great pen :)

K. Forman · May 14th, 2006, 06:14 PM

I want one too!

Jonathan Jones · May 14th, 2006, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave Perry

the only suggestion I have for the next model is the addition of barn doors and diffusor kit.

It is my understanding that the whole industry is moving towards HD, so I might wait a little while before I upgrade my current pens...at least until Chris is able to find a suitable distributor for the 'next-gen-pen'. I am a sucker for sentimental attachments to functional hardware....Hell, I was still using feather quills until two years ago when my neighbor (who owned the chickens) told me she was going to call PETA if she caught me reaching through the fence again.

I just hope that when I get the HD pen I won't have to upgrade my entire stock of office paper.
-Jon

Dave Perry · May 14th, 2006, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonathan Jones

I just hope that when I get the HD pen I won't have to upgrade my entire stock of office paper.
-Jon

I've already switched to 16:9 paper but wish the paper industry could decide on a universally accepted paper stock.

Jonathan Jones · May 14th, 2006, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave Perry

I've already switched to 16:9 paper.

Yeah, what an amazing difference huh? I was stuck in the 4:3 paper mode for so long everyone used to ask me, "Hey, you into scrapbooking or something?"
-Jon

Jonathan Jones · May 14th, 2006, 07:36 PM

Hey, wow, that was my 360th post...looks like I've come full-circle.
-J.

(you have to understand, this thread was destined to go downhill fast) lol

Chris Hurd · May 14th, 2006, 08:02 PM

You know these trade shows are all about the swag. Nice to meet you, Dave! When it falls apart let me know and I'll send ya another one.

Jonathan Jones · May 14th, 2006, 08:31 PM

Wow! That made my lightscribe burner jealous...ha, lightscribe....get it?

All kidding aside, that IS a sweet lookin' pen. Hopefully I will be able to swing a trip out to NAB next year.
-Jon

K. Forman · May 14th, 2006, 09:27 PM

C'mon Chris... share the swag, buddy :)

Chris Hurd · May 14th, 2006, 09:36 PM

You gotta meet me at one of the shows... or if I can afford to have enough of 'em made up, might offer them for sale on the site. About time we had a swag shop around here anyway.

Scott Vystrcil · May 15th, 2006, 07:05 AM

I'd buy one.

Jacob Walker · May 15th, 2006, 08:14 AM

I'd buy two.

K. Forman · May 15th, 2006, 08:59 AM

So... where do we send the money Chris?

Steven Davis · May 15th, 2006, 10:39 AM

Ok, I'll trade you my Gl2 for one................ just kidding.

Yeah, I'll buy one.

Ben Winter · May 15th, 2006, 12:02 PM

I'd buy a couple as well. Geek is chic.

May 14th, 2006, 06:12 PM	#1
Dave Perry Major Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 796	Kick Ass Pen!!! Hello everyone. I just wanted to post a few thoughts after returning from NAB this year. First, let me just say that I met Chris Hurd while attending the FCP Super Meet in Las Vegas and in addition to be a really nice guy, he gave me a DVinfo.net writing instrument. Now this is no run of the mill writing utensil. First of all, the DVinfo.net logo is prominently displayed in DVinfo blue on its silver alloy colored side. The pen is accented with precision pollished chrome writing tip, pocket clip, and matching bands at each end of the pocket clip barrel. The writing tip is a fine point roller ball good for getting small print into small places like the lable of a Mini DV tape. The cartridge extending mechanism is a true fluid movement, on par with any of the Sachtler or Miller heads I scoped out at the convention. And here is the real kicker, cleverly and discreetly disguised as pushbutton cartridge extending mechanism at the end of this precision writing tool is a powerful daylight balanced led light, powerful enough to be used as a backup key, fill, or hair light in a pinch. We have used it a number of times in leiu of a reflector when shooting on bright sunny days outdoors. Chris, the only suggestion I have for the next model is the addition of barn doors and diffusor kit. I really had a great time at my first NAB and even though I didn't win the HD 100 at the FCP Super Meet, I got to meet Chris, thank him in person for running a top notch discussion forum, plus a great pen :) __________________ Dave Perry Cinematographer LLC Director of Photography • Editor • Digital Film Production • 540.915.2752 • daveperry.net

May 14th, 2006, 06:14 PM	#2
K. Forman Capt. Quirk Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Middle of the woods in Georgia Posts: 3,596	I want one too! __________________ www.SmokeWagonLeather.us

May 14th, 2006, 07:36 PM	#6
Jonathan Jones Trustee Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Healdsburg, California Posts: 1,138	Hey, wow, that was my 360th post...looks like I've come full-circle. -J. (you have to understand, this thread was destined to go downhill fast) lol __________________ "Are we to go on record, sir, with our assertion that the 'pink hearts, yellow moons, orange stars, and green clovers' are, in point of fact', magically delicious?" - Walter Hollarhan before the House Subcommittee on Integrity in Advertising - May, 1974

May 14th, 2006, 08:02 PM	#7
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,369 Images: 513	You know these trade shows are all about the swag. Nice to meet you, Dave! When it falls apart let me know and I'll send ya another one. Attached Thumbnails __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

May 14th, 2006, 08:31 PM	#8
Jonathan Jones Trustee Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Healdsburg, California Posts: 1,138	Wow! That made my lightscribe burner jealous...ha, lightscribe....get it? All kidding aside, that IS a sweet lookin' pen. Hopefully I will be able to swing a trip out to NAB next year. -Jon __________________ "Are we to go on record, sir, with our assertion that the 'pink hearts, yellow moons, orange stars, and green clovers' are, in point of fact', magically delicious?" - Walter Hollarhan before the House Subcommittee on Integrity in Advertising - May, 1974

May 14th, 2006, 09:27 PM	#9
K. Forman Capt. Quirk Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Middle of the woods in Georgia Posts: 3,596	C'mon Chris... share the swag, buddy :) __________________ www.SmokeWagonLeather.us

May 14th, 2006, 09:36 PM	#10
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,369 Images: 513	You gotta meet me at one of the shows... or if I can afford to have enough of 'em made up, might offer them for sale on the site. About time we had a swag shop around here anyway. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

May 15th, 2006, 07:05 AM	#11
Scott Vystrcil Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 116	I'd buy one. __________________ Scott A. Vystrcil Equipment - Sony HVR-Z1U--Firestore FS-4 Pro HD (40GB)--Cartoni Focus F101 Editing - Canopus Edius Pro 4, Intel Pentium D 940 (3.2 GHz), 2GB, 74GB SATA 10K, 160GB SATAII, 300GB SATA, nVidia GeForce 6800 (256MB), Dell 20 in widescreen flat panel (2007WFP) http://watersedgefrisco.com http://vystrcil.com

May 15th, 2006, 08:14 AM	#12
Jacob Walker Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Enumclaw, WA Posts: 69	I'd buy two.

May 15th, 2006, 08:59 AM	#13
K. Forman Capt. Quirk Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Middle of the woods in Georgia Posts: 3,596	So... where do we send the money Chris? __________________ www.SmokeWagonLeather.us

May 15th, 2006, 10:39 AM	#14
Steven Davis Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,065	Ok, I'll trade you my Gl2 for one................ just kidding. Yeah, I'll buy one. __________________ What happens if I push the 'Red' button?

May 15th, 2006, 12:02 PM	#15
Ben Winter Trustee Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 1,675 Images: 1	I'd buy a couple as well. Geek is chic. __________________ BenWinter.com