Networking in L.A. Let's shoot something... at DVinfo.net

Rick Schultz · June 22nd, 2005, 03:47 AM

I'm new to the network and back in L.A. again. This is the second time I've made the move to L.A. and I have very high hopes for this time around. I've been back for two months now and I am getting ready to start production on some shorts. Looking to see if anyone else is interested in getting involved.

Like I said, this is the second time around for me, and if anyone else has done the same, you'll know what I'm talking about when I say, this time I am much wiser than the last. I have invested in an Avid Express Pro editing system, skateboard dolly and track, green screen gear, and my two favorite friends... the one with the Canon XL1s and the other friend with access to assorted lighting gear.

I currently work at a post production/Vfx facility and there's loads of free stuff to use there as well...

I have friends that want to do stuff and I have friends that just say they do stuff... I'm am looking for more friends that want to do stuff.

Contact me if you want to do stuff

Douglas Equils · July 3rd, 2005, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick Schultz

I'm new to the network and back in L.A. again. This is the second time I've made the move to L.A. and I have very high hopes for this time around. I've been back for two months now and I am getting ready to start production on some shorts. Looking to see if anyone else is interested in getting involved.

Like I said, this is the second time around for me, and if anyone else has done the same, you'll know what I'm talking about when I say, this time I am much wiser than the last. I have invested in an Avid Express Pro editing system, skateboard dolly and track, green screen gear, and my two favorite friends... the one with the Canon XL1s and the other friend with access to assorted lighting gear.

I currently work at a post production/Vfx facility and there's loads of free stuff to use there as well...

I have friends that want to do stuff and I have friends that just say they do stuff... I'm am looking for more friends that want to do stuff.

Contact me if you want to do stuff

Hey Rick,

I'm in a similar situation. I am working on two shorts at the moment and always looking to network with more people. Drop me a note and lets chat.

-Douglas
wildmotionfilms@yahoo.com

Alexander Berezovsky · July 4th, 2005, 12:57 PM

What a great idea. Count me in. :)
alexberezovsky@gmail.com

Max Wilson · July 23rd, 2005, 09:34 PM

I'm interested. Im in West LA.

hit me up...

Max@WebDogPro.com

Charles Papert · July 23rd, 2005, 10:37 PM

mmm...this is dangerous gents, I might have to check in with each of you next time Instant Films rolls around...

Stephanie Wilson · July 23rd, 2005, 11:34 PM

Hey Rick,

L.A. is a tough venue, as you know. Looking forward to you sharing information with all of us on this forum.

Sweet dreams,

Stephanie Wilsn

Douglas Equils · July 24th, 2005, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charles Papert

mmm...this is dangerous gents, I might have to check in with each of you next time Instant Films rolls around...

Charles,

Yes, I've seen some of the Instant Films. It is pretty incredible what a group of people can produce in only 48 hours. I'm guessing lots of coffee played a big role. :)

-Douglas

Charles Papert · July 24th, 2005, 11:02 AM

By the time of the screening, the directors are generally walking zombies, most of whom have been cooking for 36 hrs straight (I usually get in a couple of hours sleep). The actors and crew have a good long day on Saturday, but then they are done. I tell the crew when we are wrapping late Saturday night, "usually you work on a film, then 6 months to a year later you get to go to the cast and crew screening. Tonight, you'll go home, you'll sleep in, have a nice brunch, head over to the studio that night and watch the whole thing up on the big screen with 400 people in the audience".

It's a fun experience. I'll be posting more as the next one draws closer.

Max Wilson · July 27th, 2005, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charles Papert

By the time of the screening, the directors are generally walking zombies, most of whom have been cooking for 36 hrs straight (I usually get in a couple of hours sleep). The actors and crew have a good long day on Saturday, but then they are done. I tell the crew when we are wrapping late Saturday night, "usually you work on a film, then 6 months to a year later you get to go to the cast and crew screening. Tonight, you'll go home, you'll sleep in, have a nice brunch, head over to the studio that night and watch the whole thing up on the big screen with 400 people in the audience".

It's a fun experience. I'll be posting more as the next one draws closer.

That sounds really fun! :) Definatly post more when the next one comes up...

Rick Schultz · July 28th, 2005, 02:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charles Papert

mmm...this is dangerous gents, I might have to check in with each of you next time Instant Films rolls around...

Charles
I would DEFINATELY be in... Please let me know more. Do not forget!

BTW... Going to shoot a Horror/Ghost/Thriller Short beginning weekend of Aug 13th. I have been in touch with these other guys so we will see if we can get together.

I will be sure to post when she's done...

Oh, did I mention keep me in mind for Instant Film?

James Rhodes · August 3rd, 2005, 03:21 PM

Hey rick,

I have some gear and some ideas , was wondering if you wanna get together and see what we could setup.

check out my site

www.ontherhodes.com

Charles Papert · August 7th, 2005, 12:24 PM

LA folks:

I will be shooting some tests with the JVC HD-100 and the Mini35 this week (probably Wednesday and Thursday). We will be setting up some feature-type shots for demo purposes. If anyone is interested in helping out on this (it's an opportunity to see the new camera in action) please let me know. I only have limited crew space so I can't necessarily take everyone who offers, however.

James Rhodes · August 7th, 2005, 12:30 PM

I'd be up for lending a helping hand, you can rach me at james@ontherhodes.com

Id love to see the new cam in action, is this an actualy project you are shooting for, or is this strictly a test ?

James

Charles Papert · August 7th, 2005, 02:12 PM

Strictly a test. This all came up rather quickly; it would have been nice to try to put a real project together but given the time frame and other factors, we'll be creating some beauty shots rather than a complete narrative. But we will be lighting, using models etc. There will also be a day at a rental house with different lens configurations, the Mini35 vs the stock lens resolution tests etc.

James Rhodes · August 7th, 2005, 04:12 PM

I would love to be involved what house are you renting from ? IFP also has a mini 35 rental for $150 a day I believe, and slow motion inc. has a nice set of primes , I forget the brand, for about $250-$300 a day.

June 22nd, 2005, 03:47 AM	#1
Rick Schultz New Boot Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Santa Monica, CA Posts: 14	Networking in L.A. Let's shoot something... I'm new to the network and back in L.A. again. This is the second time I've made the move to L.A. and I have very high hopes for this time around. I've been back for two months now and I am getting ready to start production on some shorts. Looking to see if anyone else is interested in getting involved. Like I said, this is the second time around for me, and if anyone else has done the same, you'll know what I'm talking about when I say, this time I am much wiser than the last. I have invested in an Avid Express Pro editing system, skateboard dolly and track, green screen gear, and my two favorite friends... the one with the Canon XL1s and the other friend with access to assorted lighting gear. I currently work at a post production/Vfx facility and there's loads of free stuff to use there as well... I have friends that want to do stuff and I have friends that just say they do stuff... I'm am looking for more friends that want to do stuff. Contact me if you want to do stuff

July 23rd, 2005, 10:37 PM	#5
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	mmm...this is dangerous gents, I might have to check in with each of you next time Instant Films rolls around... __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

July 24th, 2005, 11:02 AM	#8
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	By the time of the screening, the directors are generally walking zombies, most of whom have been cooking for 36 hrs straight (I usually get in a couple of hours sleep). The actors and crew have a good long day on Saturday, but then they are done. I tell the crew when we are wrapping late Saturday night, "usually you work on a film, then 6 months to a year later you get to go to the cast and crew screening. Tonight, you'll go home, you'll sleep in, have a nice brunch, head over to the studio that night and watch the whole thing up on the big screen with 400 people in the audience". It's a fun experience. I'll be posting more as the next one draws closer. __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

August 3rd, 2005, 03:21 PM	#11
James Rhodes Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: United States Posts: 49	hey Rick Hey rick, I have some gear and some ideas , was wondering if you wanna get together and see what we could setup. check out my site www.ontherhodes.com __________________ To Shoot or to be shot, that is the question!

August 7th, 2005, 12:24 PM	#12
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	LA folks: I will be shooting some tests with the JVC HD-100 and the Mini35 this week (probably Wednesday and Thursday). We will be setting up some feature-type shots for demo purposes. If anyone is interested in helping out on this (it's an opportunity to see the new camera in action) please let me know. I only have limited crew space so I can't necessarily take everyone who offers, however. __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

July 4th, 2005, 12:57 PM	#3
Alexander Berezovsky New Boot Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Studio City, CA Posts: 12	What a great idea. Count me in. :) alexberezovsky@gmail.com

July 23rd, 2005, 09:34 PM	#4
Max Wilson Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 62	I'm interested. Im in West LA. hit me up... Max@WebDogPro.com

July 23rd, 2005, 11:34 PM	#6
Stephanie Wilson Major Player Join Date: May 2005 Location: Sherman Oaks CA Posts: 255	Hey Rick, L.A. is a tough venue, as you know. Looking forward to you sharing information with all of us on this forum. Sweet dreams, Stephanie Wilsn

August 7th, 2005, 12:30 PM	#13
James Rhodes Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: United States Posts: 49	Hey charles im up for a day of testing I'd be up for lending a helping hand, you can rach me at james@ontherhodes.com Id love to see the new cam in action, is this an actualy project you are shooting for, or is this strictly a test ? James __________________ To Shoot or to be shot, that is the question!

August 7th, 2005, 02:12 PM	#14
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	Strictly a test. This all came up rather quickly; it would have been nice to try to put a real project together but given the time frame and other factors, we'll be creating some beauty shots rather than a complete narrative. But we will be lighting, using models etc. There will also be a day at a rental house with different lens configurations, the Mini35 vs the stock lens resolution tests etc. __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

August 7th, 2005, 04:12 PM	#15
James Rhodes Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: United States Posts: 49	Sounds great ! I would love to be involved what house are you renting from ? IFP also has a mini 35 rental for $150 a day I believe, and slow motion inc. has a nice set of primes , I forget the brand, for about $250-$300 a day. __________________ To Shoot or to be shot, that is the question!