The Production Lounge

Henry Williams · January 8th, 2011, 07:46 PM

Well done Cole!

Trond, it might be worth considering a hybrid/DSLR like the GH2 or VG10. I didn't have the cash to replace my XH-A1 with the new Canon and so was in the same boat as you, but buying a VG10 allowed me to get great image quality at a lower price level and I know I've still got the XH-A1 for when I do jobs that require more pro features.

Plus it means I'm amassing DSLR lenses that won't become obsolete and can be used with the AF100 or whatever the equivalent is when I can afford to upgrade my main cam. It beats starting from scratch every few years...

Chris Barcellos · January 9th, 2011, 12:04 AM

With building out a studio cyclorama, a new office, and a crash last night of my computer system that has taken most of they day to clean up, I am beyond the point of being able to get something done for this challenge.... I've always particularly looked forward to this challenge, especially when it joined up with UWOL. Even yesterday, I had hoped to cobble something together, but it just wasn't in the cards this time around.

Catch you all on the next go around..

Cole Seidl · January 9th, 2011, 12:54 AM

Sorry to hear that Chris. I always enjoy your entries.
I'm certain you'll have better luck the next challenge that comes around.

Lorinda Norton · January 9th, 2011, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Cole Seidl

HA!
Production is completely done. It was hellacious, and fun. Editing now. Will have it completed without a doubt.

Cracked me up, Cole! Done while in France, no less! You just made my night. :)

Andris Krastins · January 9th, 2011, 05:37 AM

I'm not sure if I should submit mine, it's not... that good. Ah, for the hell of it I probably will.

Trond Saetre · January 9th, 2011, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Henry Williams

Trond, it might be worth considering a hybrid/DSLR like the GH2 or VG10. I didn't have the cash to replace my XH-A1 with the new Canon and so was in the same boat as you, but buying a VG10 allowed me to get great image quality at a lower price level and I know I've still got the XH-A1 for when I do jobs that require more pro features.

Plus it means I'm amassing DSLR lenses that won't become obsolete and can be used with the AF100 or whatever the equivalent is when I can afford to upgrade my main cam. It beats starting from scratch every few years...

Thank you for the tips, Henry! I appreciate.

Anyway, I finally got my (trusted) XM2 up and running again today. Several new rounds of using cleaning tape seems to have solved the problem with the dirty heads.
(Notice to self: Remember to use the cleaning tape in "record mode" also, and not only "play mode".)

Unfortunately today's weather (storm and rain coming horizontally) and (lack of) time have sent me to the wall of sharks.
I'm out of this challenge, but will be back next round!

Good luck everyone! I look forward to see all the finished films.

Finn-Erik Faale · January 9th, 2011, 06:52 AM

I wonder about the UWOL version of the the film.
I have not got any uploading instructions. The Vimeo link is mailed to thedvchallenge@gmail.com. Maybe that will do?

Trond, I am sorry to hear about your problems. The next UWOL challenge is not far away.

Trond Saetre · January 9th, 2011, 06:55 AM

Finn-Erik

No upload instructions for the DVC or DVC/UWOL challenges.
Upload to youtube and/or vimeo, and send the link via email as you already have done.

It's only for UWOL we upload to the uwol website.

And yes, I'm looking forward to February and the next UWOL challenge :)
Finally the camera is cooperating again.

Lorinda Norton · January 9th, 2011, 10:16 AM

Trond is correct, Finn-Erik. I haven't looked to see if prior UWOL entries submitted for the charity challenge have been posted on the UWOL Web site or not, but for this challenge the YouTube or Vimeo link sent to thedvchallenge@gmail.com is all you need.

Andris, I have thought that very thing about the majority of my entries--that they weren't worth submitting. But, like you, I decided that after all the work we put into them we might as well! I just watched a behind-the-scenes clip with Joel and Ethan Coen regarding their film Intolerable Cruelty. One of them had a look of regret and almost embarrassment about the film because it was more commercial than what they usually do. Funny, I liked that one better than some of their others. So there you go--you never know what is going to be a hit with some people. :)

Cole Seidl · January 9th, 2011, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Lorinda Norton

Cracked me up, Cole! Done while in France, no less! You just made my night. :)

Glad to hear it. Although, I came back to the states a week ago, with just enough time to crank this out. Just forgot to change location on here.

Andris Krastins · January 9th, 2011, 11:54 AM

Just great... now that I've finished my editing, I discover that the internet speed has gone with the weather... state of emergency was declared a few days ago.

http://www.speedtest.net/result/1104103492.png

It may take me up to 23 hours to upload a 100mb file!!! I may be a little late if the electricity doesn't go out.

Lorinda Norton · January 9th, 2011, 12:24 PM

No worries from this end, Andris. Hoping the upload doesn't get interrupted!

Henry Williams · January 9th, 2011, 01:32 PM

exporting now so fingers crossed. Afraid I havent had time to do a version for dark monitors so some of you may have to adjust your sets :( Sorry! Other than that pretty pleased. Just hope nothing goes wrong with compressor...

Marc Burleigh · January 9th, 2011, 03:11 PM

Well, it's as ready as I can make it before deadline. Done and loaded up to Vimeo....

Looking forward to seeing everybody's gems.

Henry Williams · January 9th, 2011, 05:26 PM

Well done Marc!

Same here. All done and dusted.

January 9th, 2011, 12:04 AM	#62
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	With building out a studio cyclorama, a new office, and a crash last night of my computer system that has taken most of they day to clean up, I am beyond the point of being able to get something done for this challenge.... I've always particularly looked forward to this challenge, especially when it joined up with UWOL. Even yesterday, I had hoped to cobble something together, but it just wasn't in the cards this time around. Catch you all on the next go around.. __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

January 9th, 2011, 05:37 AM	#65
Andris Krastins Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Lielvārde, Latvia Posts: 326	I'm not sure if I should submit mine, it's not... that good. Ah, for the hell of it I probably will. __________________ Our Fire Films - a free film project.

January 9th, 2011, 10:16 AM	#69
Lorinda Norton Wrangler Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Southwest Idaho, USA Posts: 3,066	Trond is correct, Finn-Erik. I haven't looked to see if prior UWOL entries submitted for the charity challenge have been posted on the UWOL Web site or not, but for this challenge the YouTube or Vimeo link sent to thedvchallenge@gmail.com is all you need. Andris, I have thought that very thing about the majority of my entries--that they weren't worth submitting. But, like you, I decided that after all the work we put into them we might as well! I just watched a behind-the-scenes clip with Joel and Ethan Coen regarding their film Intolerable Cruelty. One of them had a look of regret and almost embarrassment about the film because it was more commercial than what they usually do. Funny, I liked that one better than some of their others. So there you go--you never know what is going to be a hit with some people. :) __________________ Lorinda

January 9th, 2011, 11:54 AM	#71
Andris Krastins Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Lielvārde, Latvia Posts: 326	Just great... now that I've finished my editing, I discover that the internet speed has gone with the weather... state of emergency was declared a few days ago. http://www.speedtest.net/result/1104103492.png It may take me up to 23 hours to upload a 100mb file!!! I may be a little late if the electricity doesn't go out. __________________ Our Fire Films - a free film project.

January 9th, 2011, 12:24 PM	#72
Lorinda Norton Wrangler Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Southwest Idaho, USA Posts: 3,066	No worries from this end, Andris. Hoping the upload doesn't get interrupted! __________________ Lorinda

January 8th, 2011, 07:46 PM	#61
Henry Williams Major Player Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lewisham, London, United Kingdom Posts: 408	Well done Cole! Trond, it might be worth considering a hybrid/DSLR like the GH2 or VG10. I didn't have the cash to replace my XH-A1 with the new Canon and so was in the same boat as you, but buying a VG10 allowed me to get great image quality at a lower price level and I know I've still got the XH-A1 for when I do jobs that require more pro features. Plus it means I'm amassing DSLR lenses that won't become obsolete and can be used with the AF100 or whatever the equivalent is when I can afford to upgrade my main cam. It beats starting from scratch every few years...

January 9th, 2011, 12:54 AM	#63
Cole Seidl Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 126	Sorry to hear that Chris. I always enjoy your entries. I'm certain you'll have better luck the next challenge that comes around.

January 9th, 2011, 06:52 AM	#67
Finn-Erik Faale Major Player Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Porsgrunn Norway Posts: 280	I wonder about the UWOL version of the the film. I have not got any uploading instructions. The Vimeo link is mailed to thedvchallenge@gmail.com. Maybe that will do? Trond, I am sorry to hear about your problems. The next UWOL challenge is not far away.

January 9th, 2011, 06:55 AM	#68
Trond Saetre Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bergen, Norway Posts: 3,375	Finn-Erik No upload instructions for the DVC or DVC/UWOL challenges. Upload to youtube and/or vimeo, and send the link via email as you already have done. It's only for UWOL we upload to the uwol website. And yes, I'm looking forward to February and the next UWOL challenge :) Finally the camera is cooperating again.

January 9th, 2011, 01:32 PM	#73
Henry Williams Major Player Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lewisham, London, United Kingdom Posts: 408	exporting now so fingers crossed. Afraid I havent had time to do a version for dark monitors so some of you may have to adjust your sets :( Sorry! Other than that pretty pleased. Just hope nothing goes wrong with compressor...

January 9th, 2011, 03:11 PM	#74
Marc Burleigh Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Paris (France) Posts: 143	Well, it's as ready as I can make it before deadline. Done and loaded up to Vimeo.... Looking forward to seeing everybody's gems.

January 9th, 2011, 05:26 PM	#75
Henry Williams Major Player Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lewisham, London, United Kingdom Posts: 408	Well done Marc! Same here. All done and dusted.