"On Our Way Up" (shot in HDV) almost ready to ship! at DVinfo.net

Ben Buie · March 14th, 2005, 03:17 AM

Hi everyone, just wanted to drop everyone a note that the DVD master of "On Our Way Up" was finalized last week and sent to the replication house. Now we are just waiting on our 5,000 retail-ready DVD's back.

Thus, we will start shipping on March 28th.

For all you guys who pre-ordered the DVD expecting a March 11th ship date, I will fedex overnight your copy personally as soon as they arrive back from the replication house (at no additional charge). Thanks for your patience, and thanks for all of your orders!

For more information about "On Our Way Up", please check out:

http://www.onourwayup.com

It is a docudrama about the lives of four brothers (uh, really three brothers and a cousin) who struggled to make it out of a life of crime and violence. It was shot entirely on the JVC JY-HD10U and edited with Vegas and Cineform. In the end we couldn't be happier with the results, the HDV format was just awesome, we will never shoot DV again. Everything was shot on location in the rough neighborhoods they grew up in, it was a very interesting experience.

The DVD also includes the Producer's commentary (that's me), with lots of technical stuff about shooting with the HD10. It also includes a very funny cartoon (not for the kids though), and some bonus music tracks. The soundtrack on this thing is just awesome, especially if you are into hip hop / rap.

Anyway we think it is a great illustration of what is possible on a modest budget with HDV.

Thanks again for the support of the DVInfo community! It took a full year to produce, but we finally got the thing done!

Ben

Ben Buie · March 14th, 2005, 03:50 AM

Oh yeah, I almost forgot . . . we just started a blog discussing "On Our Way Up", I am going to add additional production notes as I get time.

Also I hope to receive feedback from people when they get the DVD.

The blog can be reached from the main OOWU page or directly at:

http://onourwayup.blogspot.com

Regards,

Ben

Ben Buie · March 14th, 2005, 12:55 PM

The DVD artwork is now on-line via the OOWU Blog (see above).

Ben

Todd Siechen · April 12th, 2005, 04:33 AM

I bought a copy Ben - looking forward to checking it out! Looks pretty intense.

Ben Buie · April 12th, 2005, 09:50 AM

<<<-- Originally posted by Todd Siechen : I bought a copy Ben - looking forward to checking it out! Looks pretty intense. -->>>

Thanks! It is much appreciated!

Let me know what you think.

Regards,

Ben

March 14th, 2005, 03:17 AM	#1
Ben Buie Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 184	"On Our Way Up" (shot in HDV) almost ready to ship! Hi everyone, just wanted to drop everyone a note that the DVD master of "On Our Way Up" was finalized last week and sent to the replication house. Now we are just waiting on our 5,000 retail-ready DVD's back. Thus, we will start shipping on March 28th. For all you guys who pre-ordered the DVD expecting a March 11th ship date, I will fedex overnight your copy personally as soon as they arrive back from the replication house (at no additional charge). Thanks for your patience, and thanks for all of your orders! For more information about "On Our Way Up", please check out: http://www.onourwayup.com It is a docudrama about the lives of four brothers (uh, really three brothers and a cousin) who struggled to make it out of a life of crime and violence. It was shot entirely on the JVC JY-HD10U and edited with Vegas and Cineform. In the end we couldn't be happier with the results, the HDV format was just awesome, we will never shoot DV again. Everything was shot on location in the rough neighborhoods they grew up in, it was a very interesting experience. The DVD also includes the Producer's commentary (that's me), with lots of technical stuff about shooting with the HD10. It also includes a very funny cartoon (not for the kids though), and some bonus music tracks. The soundtrack on this thing is just awesome, especially if you are into hip hop / rap. Anyway we think it is a great illustration of what is possible on a modest budget with HDV. Thanks again for the support of the DVInfo community! It took a full year to produce, but we finally got the thing done! Ben __________________ Ben Buie, Producer "On Our Way Up" - Shot Completely in HDV http://www.onourwayup.com HD Articles and Reviews at HDSource! http://hdsource.highlydef.com

March 14th, 2005, 03:50 AM	#2
Ben Buie Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 184	Blog Oh yeah, I almost forgot . . . we just started a blog discussing "On Our Way Up", I am going to add additional production notes as I get time. Also I hope to receive feedback from people when they get the DVD. The blog can be reached from the main OOWU page or directly at: http://onourwayup.blogspot.com Regards, Ben __________________ Ben Buie, Producer "On Our Way Up" - Shot Completely in HDV http://www.onourwayup.com HD Articles and Reviews at HDSource! http://hdsource.highlydef.com

March 14th, 2005, 12:55 PM	#3
Ben Buie Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 184	DVD Artwork The DVD artwork is now on-line via the OOWU Blog (see above). Ben __________________ Ben Buie, Producer "On Our Way Up" - Shot Completely in HDV http://www.onourwayup.com HD Articles and Reviews at HDSource! http://hdsource.highlydef.com

April 12th, 2005, 04:33 AM	#4
Todd Siechen Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 66	I bought a copy Ben - looking forward to checking it out! Looks pretty intense. __________________ todd siechen dvdthemepak.com realeyz.com

April 12th, 2005, 09:50 AM	#5
Ben Buie Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 184	<<<-- Originally posted by Todd Siechen : I bought a copy Ben - looking forward to checking it out! Looks pretty intense. -->>> Thanks! It is much appreciated! Let me know what you think. Regards, Ben __________________ Ben Buie, Producer "On Our Way Up" - Shot Completely in HDV http://www.onourwayup.com HD Articles and Reviews at HDSource! http://hdsource.highlydef.com