Greetings from South Africa!

Anthony Mwamwenda · June 13th, 2007, 06:27 AM

My membership has FINALLY been activated, so I thought this would be a good place to put my first post!

I am actually from Vancouver, Canada; but I am currently studying at UKZN in sunny South Africa.

After years of being dissapointed by most of the stuff that Hollywood shovels out, I decided that I should stop saying that "I could do better," and prove that I actually could! So at the end of last year I bought myself a little 3-chip pana (all I could afford), and I've been producing garbage ever since!!! But I am improving with every piece of trash I make.

Anyway, I'm interested in making martial arts and horror movies. So if there is anyone in the area who likes action and effects, let me know! I don't have much experience but I'm ready to rock!!! I don't care about the size of the project, I just want to make movies.

Thats it for my intro.
I'm just happy to be here!

Chris Soucy · June 14th, 2007, 04:58 AM

Glad to have you aboard, it's a great place - just don't get lost!

Hey, where did that fabulous surname come from?

Cheers,

Chris

Rob Lohman · June 14th, 2007, 01:56 PM

Hi Anthony, welcome aboard DV Info Net, it's good to have you with us!

Anthony Mwamwenda · June 17th, 2007, 12:50 AM

Thanks for the welcome!
Its great to be a part of this community.

Chris
My Dad is from Tanzania, so thats where the last name comes from.

Thanks again!

Chris Soucy · June 17th, 2007, 01:21 AM

I grew up (but wasn't born) in Tasmania (Australia) - you would not believe the amount of gear/ post etc that ended up there instead of Tanzania - used to be regular reports in the newspaper about the latest "snafu". Always wondered about the place as a result. Ain't got there yet, but, still breathing, so may happen!

How are you finding SA?

Yet another place I ain't been which is on the "to do" list.

Sigh, so many countries, so little time.

Have a good one.

Cheers,

Chris

Shane Rielly · June 20th, 2007, 01:51 AM

Hey everyone,

i'm kinda new on here... I live i South Africa and i'm currently using my new A1 and getting to know it a little better. i mostly film interviews for government and some weddings and stuff for money, but i film surfing for enjoyment. my next project is to design and build a waterproof housing for my A1 so i can get some in water footage...that's going to be a challenge!
I edit on Premiere Pro 1.5 and really want to learn some hardcore stuff in AE...
I'm also working on an idea for a TV show and i hope to shoot a pilot for that soon!

Thanks for reading!!

Rob Lohman · June 20th, 2007, 04:34 AM

Hi Shane, welcome aboard DV Info Net, good to have you with us!

Good luck with your projects,

Shane Rielly · June 20th, 2007, 05:01 AM

Thanks!

It's good to be able to get advice and learn stuff from guys who know a lot more than i do! It's the best way to learn!

Herman Van Deventer · June 21st, 2007, 08:11 AM

Welcome Shane !

The forum host quite a few South-African members. Enjoy the info on the best forum available.

Comrade / Herman.

Louis Mostert · June 21st, 2007, 08:51 AM

Hi from East London SA!

Shane Rielly · June 21st, 2007, 09:48 AM

Thanks Herman, it's good to know there are some more South African's on here...!

Hi Louis, it just so happens that i also live in EL...which, unlike many people, i love actually!
it really is a small world! good to know there is another fellow East Londoner learning the craft...

Louis Mostert · June 21st, 2007, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shane Rielly

Thanks Herman, it's good to know there are some more South African's on here...!

Hi Louis, it just so happens that i also live in EL...which, unlike many people, i love actually!
it really is a small world! good to know there is another fellow East Londoner learning the craft...

Yeah, small world.
Wow. What a coincidence!
I like EL to. Not to big and not to small. :)

Louis Mostert · June 21st, 2007, 10:28 AM

Hi Shane

Are you talking about the Canon XHA1?

Shane Rielly · June 22nd, 2007, 12:54 AM

Hi,
Yes, it's the Canon XH-A1. I only got it just over a week ago...
What camera are you using at the moment? I was using a Sony FX1E before the A1...

Louis Mostert · June 22nd, 2007, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shane Rielly

Hi,
Yes, it's the Canon XH-A1. I only got it just over a week ago...
What camera are you using at the moment? I was using a Sony FX1E before the A1...

I don't have a camera yet.

XH-A1 - I've seen sample footage. It looks amazing.

June 13th, 2007, 06:27 AM	#31
Anthony Mwamwenda New Boot Join Date: May 2007 Location: Durban, South Africa Posts: 16	Howzit from Durban, South Africa! My membership has FINALLY been activated, so I thought this would be a good place to put my first post! I am actually from Vancouver, Canada; but I am currently studying at UKZN in sunny South Africa. After years of being dissapointed by most of the stuff that Hollywood shovels out, I decided that I should stop saying that "I could do better," and prove that I actually could! So at the end of last year I bought myself a little 3-chip pana (all I could afford), and I've been producing garbage ever since!!! But I am improving with every piece of trash I make. Anyway, I'm interested in making martial arts and horror movies. So if there is anyone in the area who likes action and effects, let me know! I don't have much experience but I'm ready to rock!!! I don't care about the size of the project, I just want to make movies. Thats it for my intro. I'm just happy to be here!

June 14th, 2007, 04:58 AM	#32
Chris Soucy Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield, Dunedin, New Zealand Posts: 3,691 Images: 18	Hi Anthony...... Glad to have you aboard, it's a great place - just don't get lost! Hey, where did that fabulous surname come from? Cheers, Chris

June 14th, 2007, 01:56 PM	#33
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	Hi Anthony, welcome aboard DV Info Net, it's good to have you with us! __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

June 17th, 2007, 01:21 AM	#35
Chris Soucy Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield, Dunedin, New Zealand Posts: 3,691 Images: 18	Hi again Anthony..... I grew up (but wasn't born) in Tasmania (Australia) - you would not believe the amount of gear/ post etc that ended up there instead of Tanzania - used to be regular reports in the newspaper about the latest "snafu". Always wondered about the place as a result. Ain't got there yet, but, still breathing, so may happen! How are you finding SA? Yet another place I ain't been which is on the "to do" list. Sigh, so many countries, so little time. Have a good one. Cheers, Chris

June 20th, 2007, 01:51 AM	#36
Shane Rielly New Boot Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Africa Posts: 12	Hi from South Africa! Hey everyone, i'm kinda new on here... I live i South Africa and i'm currently using my new A1 and getting to know it a little better. i mostly film interviews for government and some weddings and stuff for money, but i film surfing for enjoyment. my next project is to design and build a waterproof housing for my A1 so i can get some in water footage...that's going to be a challenge! I edit on Premiere Pro 1.5 and really want to learn some hardcore stuff in AE... I'm also working on an idea for a TV show and i hope to shoot a pilot for that soon! Thanks for reading!!

June 17th, 2007, 12:50 AM	#34
Anthony Mwamwenda New Boot Join Date: May 2007 Location: Durban, South Africa Posts: 16	Thanks for the welcome! Its great to be a part of this community. Chris My Dad is from Tanzania, so thats where the last name comes from. Thanks again!

June 20th, 2007, 04:34 AM	#37
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	Hi Shane, welcome aboard DV Info Net, good to have you with us! Good luck with your projects, __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

June 20th, 2007, 05:01 AM	#38
Shane Rielly New Boot Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Africa Posts: 12	Thanks! It's good to be able to get advice and learn stuff from guys who know a lot more than i do! It's the best way to learn!

June 21st, 2007, 08:11 AM	#39
Herman Van Deventer Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: cape town South-Africa Posts: 251	Welcome Shane ! The forum host quite a few South-African members. Enjoy the info on the best forum available. Comrade / Herman.

June 21st, 2007, 08:51 AM	#40
Louis Mostert Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: East London, South Africa Posts: 31	Hi from East London SA!

June 21st, 2007, 09:48 AM	#41
Shane Rielly New Boot Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Africa Posts: 12	Thanks Herman, it's good to know there are some more South African's on here...! Hi Louis, it just so happens that i also live in EL...which, unlike many people, i love actually! it really is a small world! good to know there is another fellow East Londoner learning the craft...

June 21st, 2007, 10:28 AM	#43
Louis Mostert Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: East London, South Africa Posts: 31	Hi Shane Are you talking about the Canon XHA1?

June 22nd, 2007, 12:54 AM	#44
Shane Rielly New Boot Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Africa Posts: 12	Hi, Yes, it's the Canon XH-A1. I only got it just over a week ago... What camera are you using at the moment? I was using a Sony FX1E before the A1...