DVC/UWOL 2010

Lorinda Norton · January 12th, 2011, 08:13 PM

Dale won't be around until Jan. 19th, so here's a feedback thread for him to find when he checks in!

I'll be back later with more but for now...thanks for setting my dogs off with that intro, Dale. They howled right along with the coyotes when it started, then set in again at the end. :)

Catherine Russell · January 12th, 2011, 09:50 PM

Hey Dale:

Where are you off to until the 19th? Seeking the bug zone for a stint of warmer weather? ;-)

Splendid entry my friend. I love how you give us such personal insight into your neck of the "woods". I thought your argument against the "bug zone" and for the far north in winter was compelling and your finishing touch at the end was very creative.

Thanks again for an enjoyable watch!

Cat

Trond Saetre · January 13th, 2011, 03:47 AM

Hi Dale,
A bit long intro, (the part where you got out and cleaned the snow and ice off your car), but I think you made a great film here.
Impressive how you always seem to find the animals at the right spots.
I agree with Catherine about the ending.
Well done, my friend!

Lorinda Norton · January 13th, 2011, 11:35 AM

Dale, you are the only one this time who managed to find some wildlife, and what great finds! Loved the rabbit to start things off.

Adding to what Trond noted, I believe your video could be tightened up quite a bit, particularly shortening the early segments he mentioned. That would also leave a couple seconds for you to dwell on the odometer a bit longer so it soaks into heads like mine why the camera went there. :)

Thanks so much for this entry. Always a pleasure!

Pete Bauer · January 13th, 2011, 06:02 PM

I don't really have any technical comments to add to those already made, but since I grew up in northern Minnesota along the Canadian border...wow, does your imagery bring back memories! Block heaters, scraping the windshield, and snow-covered roads.

The Houston area, where I now live, is WAY too hot and muggy in the summer for my taste, yet I don't feel compelled to move QUITE so far North as the ol' timber wolf stomping grounds anytime soon. Although I do rather miss having black flies take chunks out of my skin...

Hope you're having a fun trip, wherever you are until the 19th. Nicely done documentary, good sir!

Finn-Erik Faale · January 14th, 2011, 01:32 PM

Dale,
It is a pleasure to look at your your wildlife film in UWOL style.
As I understand, the wildlife is not far from your house.
The ending is genius.

Cole Seidl · January 14th, 2011, 04:24 PM

I also can't really say anything that hasn't already been said. After the slightly long intro, I felt your video was a very nice piece. You had great images throughout, and you really have a talent for catching animals at the right moments.
I don't know much about nature videography, but as I live in Minnesota, I felt you really captured the northern way of life, and nature very nicely.
Great job on this one.

Henry Williams · January 14th, 2011, 04:49 PM

Hi Dale,

Your short film had a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere that made it very enjoyable for me to watch. The finishing observations were a really nice touch.

Also, as someone who generally makes wildlife run a mile before he can get it in range I'm always somewhat awed by you UWOLer's ability to get such great nature footage. The shot of the rabbit sheltering inside the bush in particular was excellent- it was so clear you could see the whiskers tweak!

Henry

Meryem Ersoz · January 15th, 2011, 09:25 AM

I always enjoy these trips through the Canadian wild. I thought the personal journey worked quite well - the moving handheld shots seem to be a new addition to your arsenal, and I thought they worked well. Agree with others that a few tweaks to pacing are in order...but I think your storytelling skills are improving all the time, Dale, and I also enjoyed the glimpse into your editing nerve center.

Dale Guthormsen · January 18th, 2011, 02:16 PM

Good afternoon,

Well, I generally hate flying and airports: crashing in choppers a couple times, horendous lay overs just make me want to walk.

However, with wifi and a computer you can get by that stuff with ease, no anxiety drugs needed!!! Nice!!

I am killing a couple hours so here I am, a little late to be certain.

First, thank you for taking thre time to watch my short.

For those thinking the pace was to slow, thank you, That was my total aim in producing it. Perhaps it is my age catching up to me. i have spent a life time trying to operate at a slower pace, and having lived here for the last 34 years has facilitated that. we just go about things at a sloer pace.

I actually tried shortening that sequence up several times and everytime it just seemed to harsh for me, so I left it as it was!!

The first odometer reading was to short, thought I had lengthened it and did not. In retrospect the cross fades should have been better too, slower in my book.

I am particularly glad the end was appreciated, I spent a fair amount of time getting the mask and such correct.

Don't know how many noticed but the title A BFZ documentary was a an abreviation for bug free zone

Also no one commented on the background music, I placed strawberry fields forever and the ukalali hawaiin piece as a bit of an irony to what was being seen.

It was totally a "Rule 11" piece for me.

Again, Thank you everyone for taking the time!!!

I will get to your films as layovers present themselves!!

Oh yea, got to my desination with a broken tripod inside a hard case!!!!! the whole trip is a worthy tale

Bill Thesken · January 19th, 2011, 12:30 AM

Dale, I watched your entry a couple of weeks ago. It brought a smile to hear the Hawaiian music juxtaposed to the ice and snow scenes. A very nice touch, I noticed it right off the bat. Also noticed was the bit about the bug zone. I'm currently surrounded by millions of mosquitos due to some heavy rain for the past month, and it sounds like a muted Vuvuzela outside the walls. I wouldn't mind seeing the stars without being bombarded by tiny winged creatures. The scene where you scraped the ice off the windshield was well done, felt like we were right there. -BT

January 12th, 2011, 08:13 PM	#1
Lorinda Norton Wrangler Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Southwest Idaho, USA Posts: 3,066	DVC/UWOL 2010 - Dale Guthormsen Dale won't be around until Jan. 19th, so here's a feedback thread for him to find when he checks in! I'll be back later with more but for now...thanks for setting my dogs off with that intro, Dale. They howled right along with the coyotes when it started, then set in again at the end. :) __________________ Lorinda

January 13th, 2011, 11:35 AM	#4
Lorinda Norton Wrangler Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Southwest Idaho, USA Posts: 3,066	Dale, you are the only one this time who managed to find some wildlife, and what great finds! Loved the rabbit to start things off. Adding to what Trond noted, I believe your video could be tightened up quite a bit, particularly shortening the early segments he mentioned. That would also leave a couple seconds for you to dwell on the odometer a bit longer so it soaks into heads like mine why the camera went there. :) Thanks so much for this entry. Always a pleasure! __________________ Lorinda

January 13th, 2011, 06:02 PM	#5
Pete Bauer Wrangler Join Date: May 2003 Location: Eagle River, AK Posts: 4,100	I don't really have any technical comments to add to those already made, but since I grew up in northern Minnesota along the Canadian border...wow, does your imagery bring back memories! Block heaters, scraping the windshield, and snow-covered roads. The Houston area, where I now live, is WAY too hot and muggy in the summer for my taste, yet I don't feel compelled to move QUITE so far North as the ol' timber wolf stomping grounds anytime soon. Although I do rather miss having black flies take chunks out of my skin... Hope you're having a fun trip, wherever you are until the 19th. Nicely done documentary, good sir! __________________ Pete Bauer The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. Albert Einstein Trying to solve a DV mystery? You may find the answer behind the SEARCH function ... or be able to join a discussion already in progress!

January 18th, 2011, 02:16 PM	#10
Dale Guthormsen Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,048	Good afternoon, Well, I generally hate flying and airports: crashing in choppers a couple times, horendous lay overs just make me want to walk. However, with wifi and a computer you can get by that stuff with ease, no anxiety drugs needed!!! Nice!! I am killing a couple hours so here I am, a little late to be certain. First, thank you for taking thre time to watch my short. For those thinking the pace was to slow, thank you, That was my total aim in producing it. Perhaps it is my age catching up to me. i have spent a life time trying to operate at a slower pace, and having lived here for the last 34 years has facilitated that. we just go about things at a sloer pace. I actually tried shortening that sequence up several times and everytime it just seemed to harsh for me, so I left it as it was!! The first odometer reading was to short, thought I had lengthened it and did not. In retrospect the cross fades should have been better too, slower in my book. I am particularly glad the end was appreciated, I spent a fair amount of time getting the mask and such correct. Don't know how many noticed but the title A BFZ documentary was a an abreviation for bug free zone Also no one commented on the background music, I placed strawberry fields forever and the ukalali hawaiin piece as a bit of an irony to what was being seen. It was totally a "Rule 11" piece for me. Again, Thank you everyone for taking the time!!! I will get to your films as layovers present themselves!! Oh yea, got to my desination with a broken tripod inside a hard case!!!!! the whole trip is a worthy tale __________________ DATS ALL FOLKS Dale W. Guthormsen

January 12th, 2011, 09:50 PM	#2
Catherine Russell Trustee Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lyons, Colorado Posts: 1,224	Hey Dale: Where are you off to until the 19th? Seeking the bug zone for a stint of warmer weather? ;-) Splendid entry my friend. I love how you give us such personal insight into your neck of the "woods". I thought your argument against the "bug zone" and for the far north in winter was compelling and your finishing touch at the end was very creative. Thanks again for an enjoyable watch! Cat

January 13th, 2011, 03:47 AM	#3
Trond Saetre Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bergen, Norway Posts: 3,375	Hi Dale, A bit long intro, (the part where you got out and cleaned the snow and ice off your car), but I think you made a great film here. Impressive how you always seem to find the animals at the right spots. I agree with Catherine about the ending. Well done, my friend!

January 14th, 2011, 01:32 PM	#6
Finn-Erik Faale Major Player Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Porsgrunn Norway Posts: 280	Dale, It is a pleasure to look at your your wildlife film in UWOL style. As I understand, the wildlife is not far from your house. The ending is genius.

January 14th, 2011, 04:24 PM	#7
Cole Seidl Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 126	I also can't really say anything that hasn't already been said. After the slightly long intro, I felt your video was a very nice piece. You had great images throughout, and you really have a talent for catching animals at the right moments. I don't know much about nature videography, but as I live in Minnesota, I felt you really captured the northern way of life, and nature very nicely. Great job on this one.

January 14th, 2011, 04:49 PM	#8
Henry Williams Major Player Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lewisham, London, United Kingdom Posts: 408	Hi Dale, Your short film had a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere that made it very enjoyable for me to watch. The finishing observations were a really nice touch. Also, as someone who generally makes wildlife run a mile before he can get it in range I'm always somewhat awed by you UWOLer's ability to get such great nature footage. The shot of the rabbit sheltering inside the bush in particular was excellent- it was so clear you could see the whiskers tweak! Henry

January 15th, 2011, 09:25 AM	#9
Meryem Ersoz Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 3,015	I always enjoy these trips through the Canadian wild. I thought the personal journey worked quite well - the moving handheld shots seem to be a new addition to your arsenal, and I thought they worked well. Agree with others that a few tweaks to pacing are in order...but I think your storytelling skills are improving all the time, Dale, and I also enjoyed the glimpse into your editing nerve center.

January 19th, 2011, 12:30 AM	#11
Bill Thesken Major Player Join Date: May 2008 Location: HI, USA Posts: 622	Dale, I watched your entry a couple of weeks ago. It brought a smile to hear the Hawaiian music juxtaposed to the ice and snow scenes. A very nice touch, I noticed it right off the bat. Also noticed was the bit about the bug zone. I'm currently surrounded by millions of mosquitos due to some heavy rain for the past month, and it sounds like a muted Vuvuzela outside the walls. I wouldn't mind seeing the stars without being bombarded by tiny winged creatures. The scene where you scraped the ice off the windshield was well done, felt like we were right there. -BT