Now, that I've done my first film at DVinfo.net

Adam Rench · March 22nd, 2005, 09:09 AM

I've posted here many a time before, but as a total and unexperienced novice at video and film. However, I've just done my first job as a DoP and absolutely loved it. It was a lot of work for 8 minutes of footage (worked out to be about 7 1/2 hours of work), but I would not trade that experience for anything. After the footage gets cut, I'd like to post it up here for your suggestions. Hopefully in about 3 weeks or so.

So, here's my intro:

Adam Rench is my name, I'm from northern Illinois around the Waukegan area.

My father is a portrait photographer and does very well with that, but I've always been a techie. We sort of met halfway with the invent and popularity of digital media. I've picked up his "eye" for shots and passion for art.

Anyway.. I've started a indie film production company. I popped for the camera and lights and such. Here's a list of my equipment.

Sony HDR-FX1
Monfrotto tripod w/ 501 head
Audio Technika shotgun mic w/ shock mount
Marantz PMD670 CF sound recorder
My personal Laptop which is pretty powerful – windows based
Adobe Premiere Pro 1.5
After Effects Pro 6.5
Avid Xpress Pro Suite (Xpress Pro, Avid 3D, Avid FX, Sonic DVD) (will be supporting HDV probably by the mid to end of summer)
Sorensen Squeeze 4
Pro Tools LE w/ Mbox
Yamaha 76 key keyboard with midi outputs to use with Pro Tools
Shure studio microphone w/ stand
Alias’ Maya 6 3D program
Vue 4 Pro 3D scenery program
Newtek’s Lighwave 8 3D program
Final Draft 7
Green Screen
Lowell 5 light kit with barn doors (no stands though)
Reversible white/gold reflector

I've pretty much got everything I need to make a movie (even a decent one).

So, that's about all. Hope to see you guys around. :)

Joe Carney · March 22nd, 2005, 01:29 PM

Welcome, I used to live in Gurnee back in the late 80s early 90s.

Adam Rench · March 22nd, 2005, 02:07 PM

Ahh. I see you are in FL now? I'm heading to the Keys this week. Nice little 8 day trip.

I'll be taking my old Canon MiniDV cam there too. :)

I used to work in Gurnee after they put in the Gurnee Mills mall.

My uncle now lives in Pompono Beach. He couldn't stand the cold weather. :o)

Joe Carney · March 22nd, 2005, 06:47 PM

In about 1 month I will be permanently out of FL. Sold my house and will be here in Arlington or here abouts for awhile (unless the job overseas comes through).

Adam Rench · March 22nd, 2005, 10:23 PM

wow. you really are a traveler. Good luck on your future journeys. Take care.

Kevin Kwak · March 27th, 2005, 11:30 PM

That is quite a list of equipments and softwares.
Welcome to the board!

Adam Rench · April 8th, 2005, 08:09 PM

Hi Kevin,

Thanks for the welcome! Regarding the equipment. I tend to dive in head first when I get into something (which usually leaves me pretty broke most of the time, haha) so I started buying all sorts of stuff to create a low budget production house. I think I got pretty much everything I need to make a movie. Now all I have to do is learn how, haha!

Thanks

Eniola Akintoye · July 24th, 2005, 11:41 AM

Adam,
What laptop are you using?

Oh, by the way, can we see your first movie please?

March 22nd, 2005, 09:09 AM	#1
Adam Rench Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Dallas, Texas, USA Posts: 386	Now, that I've done my first film I've posted here many a time before, but as a total and unexperienced novice at video and film. However, I've just done my first job as a DoP and absolutely loved it. It was a lot of work for 8 minutes of footage (worked out to be about 7 1/2 hours of work), but I would not trade that experience for anything. After the footage gets cut, I'd like to post it up here for your suggestions. Hopefully in about 3 weeks or so. So, here's my intro: Adam Rench is my name, I'm from northern Illinois around the Waukegan area. My father is a portrait photographer and does very well with that, but I've always been a techie. We sort of met halfway with the invent and popularity of digital media. I've picked up his "eye" for shots and passion for art. Anyway.. I've started a indie film production company. I popped for the camera and lights and such. Here's a list of my equipment. Sony HDR-FX1 Monfrotto tripod w/ 501 head Audio Technika shotgun mic w/ shock mount Marantz PMD670 CF sound recorder My personal Laptop which is pretty powerful – windows based Adobe Premiere Pro 1.5 After Effects Pro 6.5 Avid Xpress Pro Suite (Xpress Pro, Avid 3D, Avid FX, Sonic DVD) (will be supporting HDV probably by the mid to end of summer) Sorensen Squeeze 4 Pro Tools LE w/ Mbox Yamaha 76 key keyboard with midi outputs to use with Pro Tools Shure studio microphone w/ stand Alias’ Maya 6 3D program Vue 4 Pro 3D scenery program Newtek’s Lighwave 8 3D program Final Draft 7 Green Screen Lowell 5 light kit with barn doors (no stands though) Reversible white/gold reflector I've pretty much got everything I need to make a movie (even a decent one). So, that's about all. Hope to see you guys around. :)

March 22nd, 2005, 01:29 PM	#2
Joe Carney Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Centreville Va Posts: 1,828	Welcome, I used to live in Gurnee back in the late 80s early 90s.

March 22nd, 2005, 02:07 PM	#3
Adam Rench Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Dallas, Texas, USA Posts: 386	Ahh. I see you are in FL now? I'm heading to the Keys this week. Nice little 8 day trip. I'll be taking my old Canon MiniDV cam there too. :) I used to work in Gurnee after they put in the Gurnee Mills mall. My uncle now lives in Pompono Beach. He couldn't stand the cold weather. :o)

March 22nd, 2005, 06:47 PM	#4
Joe Carney Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Centreville Va Posts: 1,828	In about 1 month I will be permanently out of FL. Sold my house and will be here in Arlington or here abouts for awhile (unless the job overseas comes through).

March 22nd, 2005, 10:23 PM	#5
Adam Rench Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Dallas, Texas, USA Posts: 386	wow. you really are a traveler. Good luck on your future journeys. Take care.

March 27th, 2005, 11:30 PM	#6
Kevin Kwak Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 91	That is quite a list of equipments and softwares. Welcome to the board!

April 8th, 2005, 08:09 PM	#7
Adam Rench Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Dallas, Texas, USA Posts: 386	Hi Kevin, Thanks for the welcome! Regarding the equipment. I tend to dive in head first when I get into something (which usually leaves me pretty broke most of the time, haha) so I started buying all sorts of stuff to create a low budget production house. I think I got pretty much everything I need to make a movie. Now all I have to do is learn how, haha! Thanks

July 24th, 2005, 11:41 AM	#8
Eniola Akintoye Major Player Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Duluth GA Posts: 238	Adam, What laptop are you using? Oh, by the way, can we see your first movie please?