Helping Hands from 2004

Ken Tanaka · August 23rd, 2004, 03:41 PM

You have some very nice work in there, Josh!

Josh Bass · August 23rd, 2004, 03:52 PM

Thank you.

Rusty Williams · August 23rd, 2004, 04:25 PM

Hello, all.

I have a project I'm just getting lined up that will be shot on a weekend day in the winter (probably early December). If everything goes smoothly, I will be looking for two GL-2s to be at the shooting along with mine.

I am located in Fonda, NY, which is about 35 miles west of Albany, right on the Thruway. If anyone might be interested, I will pay $100 for each camera for one long day of shooting. (Cash, of course, for your convenience.) Starting about 7AM until 9PM.

As this is a very long day, you are more than welcome to leave your camera. I would, of course, provide you with all my ID, address and info so you know this isn't some sort of scam. If you'd prefer to stay with us on the shoot, that would be great as well.

I'm filming material that will complete a feature, which is being expanded from a short I have already completed and gotten some really great feedback on.

I am asking if there might be any interest, just so I can make alternate rental plans if no one here is in the vicinity or there is simply no interest. If you respond that this might be a "go" for you, that is certainly, in no way, obligating you, as I still don't have a solid date or anything. I just want to find out if I can use this avenue or if I need to look around for other rentals.

Thanks a lot.

-Rusty-

Rick Casuso · August 23rd, 2004, 06:13 PM

Hi Bob,
I appreciate your reply and I have not even considered a gov grant. I have been really busy shooting these last few months, but now that school is back in session I will be getting calls about the club.

I have a waiting list of over 150 Girl Scouts for a video training day that we hope to do in October.

I have never applied for a grant from the gov before, but I will start a search this week. I have been tinkering with the idea of creating a non-profit organization called "Rick's Video Maniacs". Perhaps this will help as I start to apply for grants.
Starting a non-profit organization will also be a new thing for me.
I need to make sure that I can own my present company, and run a non-profit business and not violate any laws in the process.

I have not had much luck soliciting donations, perhaps there are a few folks that might be willing to sell me unused video gear such as SVHS cameras, lighting, monitors...

Any gear you might want to sell for very cheap.

For those who need proof that I really do work with the kids, please feel free to send me an e-mail, and I will be more than happy to put you in contact with some of the folks that mentioned a willingness to be references for my program.

I appreciate any and all advice offered.

Bob Safay · August 25th, 2004, 06:04 AM

Rick, the gov has lots of grant programs. Even the EPA has grants for Environmental Education programs. There is an Federal Agency out in Pueblo, CO that handles a lot of those. Try a search on Google. Bob

Anthony Faust · August 25th, 2004, 09:00 AM

Hello everyone,

I'm making a film in baltimore and we want to get a shot where we have the camera hanging off the side of a passenger door of a moving car. This is the perspective we want...

http://cache.gettyimages.com/thumb/E009436.jpg?x=x&a=E009436&b=PDIB&t=1

We're looking for a dolly or some kind of equipment that will be able to hold the camera in this position and keep it sturdy. I'm in the Washington, D.C area. Can anyone help me?

Thanks,

Anthony

Mike Cavanaugh · August 25th, 2004, 09:14 AM

Sent you an e-mail

Mike Rehmus · August 25th, 2004, 09:28 AM

A dolly is not what you are looking for. You need a car mount. Lots of those available and they are all fairly expensive. Consider making your own.

Do use a protective lens filter as the chances that a front wheel will kick up dust, dirt, and gravel is fairly high.

Ryan Mattos · August 25th, 2004, 11:35 AM

Howd it go Charles?

Charles Papert · August 25th, 2004, 03:15 PM

It went well!

DVinfo.net member Nick Hiltgen joined me as assistant editor and did a great job of downloading clips from the Firestore onto a firewire drive, and relabeling them with scene numbers. At crunch time I realized that I needed an establishing shot and sent him out to steal a shot of a house exterior (he had to run away with the camera when the resident of the house came out to investigate!)

I ended up with a full crew of 10, with all of the bases covered. It was a long shoot (we went until 3:30 am) but a good one. The Mini35 is just too sweet, it really is. I love the pictures I get with it.

I gave myself 2 hours of sleep and started cutting. Didn't make the 6 p.m. deadline, but we don't hold the filmmakers to that in Instant Films, it actually makes a bit more drama at the screening when the films are arriving at the last second!

I was happy with the results. There were some extremely good films this time around. I'll post when they go up on our site.

Richard Alvarez · August 25th, 2004, 04:24 PM

Charles,

I just relocated to San Mateo, (about 15 miles south of San Francisco). Are there any plans for a 48 hour shootout up here in the near future?

Richard

Gerald Baillgergeau · August 25th, 2004, 04:54 PM

When's the next one?

Rick Casuso · August 25th, 2004, 08:08 PM

Thanks again Bob. You are indeed a great source for new ideas for me. Please feel free to write me directly if you want to

Rcasuso@aol.com

Thanks again,
Rick

Charles Papert · August 25th, 2004, 08:31 PM

Richard:

We don't have any concrete plans to take our particular show on the road at the moment, although there are other variations on the 48-hour theme that do travel.

Gerald:

Details on our website at www.instantfilms.com. Next show is October 10th, and we have a "best-of" screening scheduled for Sept. 22nd--that should be a great evening.

Bill Alvin · August 26th, 2004, 03:28 AM

You could try out the video gogh AFX plug-in from revision fx (www.revisionfx.com) that should give you the effect you're after.

August 23rd, 2004, 03:41 PM	#421
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	You have some very nice work in there, Josh! __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

August 23rd, 2004, 03:52 PM	#422
Josh Bass Slash Rules! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 5,472	Thank you. __________________ The Bass' camerawork The Bass on IMDB

August 23rd, 2004, 04:25 PM	#423
Rusty Williams Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Fonda, NY Posts: 57	GL-2 Folks... Hello, all. I have a project I'm just getting lined up that will be shot on a weekend day in the winter (probably early December). If everything goes smoothly, I will be looking for two GL-2s to be at the shooting along with mine. I am located in Fonda, NY, which is about 35 miles west of Albany, right on the Thruway. If anyone might be interested, I will pay $100 for each camera for one long day of shooting. (Cash, of course, for your convenience.) Starting about 7AM until 9PM. As this is a very long day, you are more than welcome to leave your camera. I would, of course, provide you with all my ID, address and info so you know this isn't some sort of scam. If you'd prefer to stay with us on the shoot, that would be great as well. I'm filming material that will complete a feature, which is being expanded from a short I have already completed and gotten some really great feedback on. I am asking if there might be any interest, just so I can make alternate rental plans if no one here is in the vicinity or there is simply no interest. If you respond that this might be a "go" for you, that is certainly, in no way, obligating you, as I still don't have a solid date or anything. I just want to find out if I can use this avenue or if I need to look around for other rentals. Thanks a lot. -Rusty-

August 25th, 2004, 09:00 AM	#426
Anthony Faust New Boot Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Washington, D.C Posts: 24	looking for a dolly Hello everyone, I'm making a film in baltimore and we want to get a shot where we have the camera hanging off the side of a passenger door of a moving car. This is the perspective we want... http://cache.gettyimages.com/thumb/E009436.jpg?x=x&a=E009436&b=PDIB&t=1 We're looking for a dolly or some kind of equipment that will be able to hold the camera in this position and keep it sturdy. I'm in the Washington, D.C area. Can anyone help me? Thanks, Anthony

August 25th, 2004, 09:28 AM	#428
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	A dolly is not what you are looking for. You need a car mount. Lots of those available and they are all fairly expensive. Consider making your own. Do use a protective lens filter as the chances that a front wheel will kick up dust, dirt, and gravel is fairly high. __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

August 23rd, 2004, 06:13 PM	#424
Rick Casuso Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Boynton Beach, Florida Posts: 28	Hi Bob, I appreciate your reply and I have not even considered a gov grant. I have been really busy shooting these last few months, but now that school is back in session I will be getting calls about the club. I have a waiting list of over 150 Girl Scouts for a video training day that we hope to do in October. I have never applied for a grant from the gov before, but I will start a search this week. I have been tinkering with the idea of creating a non-profit organization called "Rick's Video Maniacs". Perhaps this will help as I start to apply for grants. Starting a non-profit organization will also be a new thing for me. I need to make sure that I can own my present company, and run a non-profit business and not violate any laws in the process. I have not had much luck soliciting donations, perhaps there are a few folks that might be willing to sell me unused video gear such as SVHS cameras, lighting, monitors... Any gear you might want to sell for very cheap. For those who need proof that I really do work with the kids, please feel free to send me an e-mail, and I will be more than happy to put you in contact with some of the folks that mentioned a willingness to be references for my program. I appreciate any and all advice offered.

August 25th, 2004, 06:04 AM	#425
Bob Safay Trustee Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,558	Rick, the gov has lots of grant programs. Even the EPA has grants for Environmental Education programs. There is an Federal Agency out in Pueblo, CO that handles a lot of those. Try a search on Google. Bob

August 25th, 2004, 09:14 AM	#427
Mike Cavanaugh Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Albany NY Posts: 311	Sent you an e-mail

August 25th, 2004, 11:35 AM	#429
Ryan Mattos Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 38	Howd it go Charles?

August 25th, 2004, 03:15 PM	#430
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	It went well! DVinfo.net member Nick Hiltgen joined me as assistant editor and did a great job of downloading clips from the Firestore onto a firewire drive, and relabeling them with scene numbers. At crunch time I realized that I needed an establishing shot and sent him out to steal a shot of a house exterior (he had to run away with the camera when the resident of the house came out to investigate!) I ended up with a full crew of 10, with all of the bases covered. It was a long shoot (we went until 3:30 am) but a good one. The Mini35 is just too sweet, it really is. I love the pictures I get with it. I gave myself 2 hours of sleep and started cutting. Didn't make the 6 p.m. deadline, but we don't hold the filmmakers to that in Instant Films, it actually makes a bit more drama at the screening when the films are arriving at the last second! I was happy with the results. There were some extremely good films this time around. I'll post when they go up on our site. __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

August 25th, 2004, 04:24 PM	#431
Richard Alvarez Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 3,840	Charles, I just relocated to San Mateo, (about 15 miles south of San Francisco). Are there any plans for a 48 hour shootout up here in the near future? Richard

August 25th, 2004, 04:54 PM	#432
Gerald Baillgergeau Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Santa Monica, Ca Posts: 62	When's the next one?

August 25th, 2004, 08:08 PM	#433
Rick Casuso Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Boynton Beach, Florida Posts: 28	Thanks again Bob. You are indeed a great source for new ideas for me. Please feel free to write me directly if you want to Rcasuso@aol.com Thanks again, Rick

August 25th, 2004, 08:31 PM	#434
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	Richard: We don't have any concrete plans to take our particular show on the road at the moment, although there are other variations on the 48-hour theme that do travel. Gerald: Details on our website at www.instantfilms.com. Next show is October 10th, and we have a "best-of" screening scheduled for Sept. 22nd--that should be a great evening. __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

August 26th, 2004, 03:28 AM	#435
Bill Alvin Tourist Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Wales Posts: 3	You could try out the video gogh AFX plug-in from revision fx (www.revisionfx.com) that should give you the effect you're after.