Helping Hands from 2008

Charles Papert · May 28th, 2008, 01:26 PM

FYI Mark, not sure if you have experience flying stabilizers but if not, expect to spend a while getting the hang of it. Renting is actually a great way to determine if you like a rig or not, something that few people these days feel is a worthwhile investment (as opposed to buying a rig sight unseen and then putting it up for sale within a few months, which we see a lot of here).

Cole McDonald · May 28th, 2008, 01:28 PM

look up "Cinequipt" in MPLS. They may have it, or something like it...if not, they may know who does.

Craig Chartier · May 28th, 2008, 09:32 PM

we rent ours for 400.00 per week, if SWA cargo flies that way we would be glad to send it to you.

Charles is correct, we have several renters who are glad they tried it first, and some that picked up on how to use it eally well in one week.

Let us know if we can help

Cole McDonald · May 28th, 2008, 09:45 PM

Or you could support the sponsors here (even though they don't reside in our great state - we forgive you ;) - perhaps we could consider you honorary Minnesotans).

Benjamin Richardson · May 29th, 2008, 12:38 PM

Does anybody have any suggestions as to where on the East Coast, preferably New York, I would be able to rent up 4 Canon XL-H1 and/or Canon XH-G1's?

Mike Meyerson · May 29th, 2008, 02:06 PM

try these...

http://www.evsonline.com/equipment_rentals/index.shtml

http://www.hbrentals.com/

Jad Meouchy · May 29th, 2008, 02:14 PM

FYI, the hollywood sign is actually protected by copyright. If you're using it in a non-journalistic fashion, you'll have to contact the holder and purchase a license.

Yeah, I know.

Peter Wiley · May 29th, 2008, 02:38 PM

From the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce FAQ:

(http://www.hollywoodchamber.net/chamber/faq.asp)

"I’d like to use the Hollywood Sign and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Do I need to get permission to do this?
Yes. Please contact Global Icons at (310) 820-5300."

And this is interesting:

http://ask.metafilter.com/88293/Holl...gn-Trademarked

And so is this:

http://www.globalicons.com/clients/e...ent-frame.html

It looks like Global Icons really works hard to find violations and ask for their money:

http://www3.wcl.american.edu/cni/0506/37847.html

Reed Gidez · May 29th, 2008, 04:13 PM

My nephew is getting married in July and he and his bride-to-be would like just the ceremony taped. They haven't found any videographers who are willing to do just the ceremony and since my young son is in the wedding, I'd rather watch than work so.....

If anyone is available and can shoot and turn over tape, please let me know. My Z1U, wireless package, and lights are available for the job.

Thanks

Reed

Marco Leavitt · May 29th, 2008, 10:46 PM

Hey Reed, I might be able to do this. Let's talk.

James Fazzaro · May 30th, 2008, 09:36 PM

I'm also interested. I've shot a couple of weddings using the Canon XHA1 and Sony PD170 in the last year for friends, and they turned out very well. I'll shoot as much as is needed. I live in Somerville NJ. Let me know and we can talk.
Thanks,
James F

Reed Gidez · May 30th, 2008, 10:06 PM

Emails sent.

Sareesh Sudhakaran · May 31st, 2008, 04:40 AM

Hi
I've just shot my feature film - The Impossible Murder, on HDV 720/25p, in India. There is some special effects work that needs to be done and I can't afford any salary. However, I'm willing to share profits since I intend to sell this film commercially.

There would be compositing work (After Effects, etc), some 3D Animation (in 3D Max or Maya), and anything else you wizards can think of to enhance production values.

Please visit www.theindiefarm.com for further details and reply if this interests you in any way. Thanks!
sareesh

Mat Thompson · May 31st, 2008, 07:57 AM

Hi Sareesh

I'm a freelance 3d animator from the UK. You can check out my website at www.3dvisions.co.uk.

Check out the music video for composited work examples. The robot arms and the girl in the video.

Cheers
Mat

Mark Tarman · May 31st, 2008, 11:28 AM

Thanks guys for the info. I will check with cinequipt first since it is so close. And if I dont have any luck im sending my business to Texas! I definitely agree that it makes sense to rent first. Ive flown just a glidecam so far. I really want to full affect of the vest and "real" steadicam arm.

May 28th, 2008, 01:26 PM	#241
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	FYI Mark, not sure if you have experience flying stabilizers but if not, expect to spend a while getting the hang of it. Renting is actually a great way to determine if you like a rig or not, something that few people these days feel is a worthwhile investment (as opposed to buying a rig sight unseen and then putting it up for sale within a few months, which we see a lot of here). __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

May 28th, 2008, 01:28 PM	#242
Cole McDonald Trustee Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sauk Rapids, MN, USA Posts: 1,675	look up "Cinequipt" in MPLS. They may have it, or something like it...if not, they may know who does. __________________ Web Youtube Facebook

May 28th, 2008, 09:45 PM	#244
Cole McDonald Trustee Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sauk Rapids, MN, USA Posts: 1,675	Or you could support the sponsors here (even though they don't reside in our great state - we forgive you ;) - perhaps we could consider you honorary Minnesotans). __________________ Web Youtube Facebook

May 29th, 2008, 12:38 PM	#245
Benjamin Richardson Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 143	Canon XL-H1, XH-G1 Rentals Does anybody have any suggestions as to where on the East Coast, preferably New York, I would be able to rent up 4 Canon XL-H1 and/or Canon XH-G1's?

May 29th, 2008, 02:14 PM	#247
Jad Meouchy Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 663	FYI, the hollywood sign is actually protected by copyright. If you're using it in a non-journalistic fashion, you'll have to contact the holder and purchase a license. Yeah, I know. __________________ software engineer

May 28th, 2008, 09:32 PM	#243
Craig Chartier DVi Contributor Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 374	we rent ours for 400.00 per week, if SWA cargo flies that way we would be glad to send it to you. Charles is correct, we have several renters who are glad they tried it first, and some that picked up on how to use it eally well in one week. Let us know if we can help

May 29th, 2008, 02:06 PM	#246
Mike Meyerson Major Player Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: mahopac, NY Posts: 293	try these... http://www.evsonline.com/equipment_rentals/index.shtml http://www.hbrentals.com/

May 29th, 2008, 02:38 PM	#248
Peter Wiley Major Player Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lewisburg PA Posts: 752	From the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce FAQ: (http://www.hollywoodchamber.net/chamber/faq.asp) "I’d like to use the Hollywood Sign and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Do I need to get permission to do this? Yes. Please contact Global Icons at (310) 820-5300." And this is interesting: http://ask.metafilter.com/88293/Holl...gn-Trademarked And so is this: http://www.globalicons.com/clients/e...ent-frame.html It looks like Global Icons really works hard to find violations and ask for their money: http://www3.wcl.american.edu/cni/0506/37847.html

May 29th, 2008, 04:13 PM	#249
Reed Gidez Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Oradell, New Jersey Posts: 283	Shooter Needed: NNJ Wedding July My nephew is getting married in July and he and his bride-to-be would like just the ceremony taped. They haven't found any videographers who are willing to do just the ceremony and since my young son is in the wedding, I'd rather watch than work so..... If anyone is available and can shoot and turn over tape, please let me know. My Z1U, wireless package, and lights are available for the job. Thanks Reed __________________ Reed Gidez

May 29th, 2008, 10:46 PM	#250
Marco Leavitt Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Albany, NY 12210 Posts: 2,652	Hey Reed, I might be able to do this. Let's talk.

May 30th, 2008, 09:36 PM	#251
James Fazzaro Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fort Wayne IN Posts: 67	I'm also interested. I've shot a couple of weddings using the Canon XHA1 and Sony PD170 in the last year for friends, and they turned out very well. I'll shoot as much as is needed. I live in Somerville NJ. Let me know and we can talk. Thanks, James F

May 30th, 2008, 10:06 PM	#252
Reed Gidez Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Oradell, New Jersey Posts: 283	Thanks Marco and James Emails sent. __________________ Reed Gidez

May 31st, 2008, 04:40 AM	#253
Sareesh Sudhakaran Trustee Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 1,385	3D Compositor and Animator Hi I've just shot my feature film - The Impossible Murder, on HDV 720/25p, in India. There is some special effects work that needs to be done and I can't afford any salary. However, I'm willing to share profits since I intend to sell this film commercially. There would be compositing work (After Effects, etc), some 3D Animation (in 3D Max or Maya), and anything else you wizards can think of to enhance production values. Please visit www.theindiefarm.com for further details and reply if this interests you in any way. Thanks! sareesh __________________ Get the Free Comprehensive Guide to Rigging ANY Camera - one guide to rig them all - DSLRs to the Arri Alexa.

May 31st, 2008, 07:57 AM	#254
Mat Thompson Trustee Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kent UK Posts: 1,397	Hi Sareesh I'm a freelance 3d animator from the UK. You can check out my website at www.3dvisions.co.uk. Check out the music video for composited work examples. The robot arms and the girl in the video. Cheers Mat

May 31st, 2008, 11:28 AM	#255
Mark Tarman Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Roseville MN Posts: 33	Thanks guys for the info. I will check with cinequipt first since it is so close. And if I dont have any luck im sending my business to Texas! I definitely agree that it makes sense to rent first. Ive flown just a glidecam so far. I really want to full affect of the vest and "real" steadicam arm.