Hello from Upstate New York

Joe Snow · June 5th, 2005, 11:29 AM

Do you belong to any groups (film related)? Do you have any projects in the oven? What do you use to film? Do you write? What do you use to edit? Sorry for the # of Q's, I just desire to talk to like minded people.

Chris Van Patten · January 31st, 2006, 05:17 PM

CNY... that's Central New York...

Thought it was a typo, eh? hehe

I'm Chris Van Patten, a filmmaker from Central New York State. It's relatively boring in the area, and I filmmaking is something that makes it more interesting.

At the moment I'm wrapping up preproduction on a short film that I directed titled "The Bet", based on Anton Chekhov's short story of the same name. It was filmed over 2 days (with a combo of a MiniDV cam and 2 HI-8 cams... all 1 CCD... hah).

The trailer is online by visiting
http://www.comitar.com/movies/thebet/t
http://youtube.com/w/The-Bet---Trailer?v=43FFWEUGnYU
http://www.vimeo.com/clip=39199
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...18424582229516

My goal is to make movies for the rest of my life and be financially successful enough to sustain myself so I can make more movies. I know its somewhat of a pipe dream, but I figure that the worst I can do is not try.

My experiences other than film include Website Design, Graphic Design (Photoshop is fun), music (trumpet and piano), and probably other things.

My current project, other than "The Bet" is an online video store, a la Google or iTunes.

Next... I'm really not sure. I know I want to acquire some decent equipment (1CCD isn't cutting it anymore), I'm coming up with concepts for a feature length (but I know I'll produce at least one more short), and doing some web site work for clients (it's a nice way to get cash to get equipment).

I'm pretty much here on DVInfo because I know there are plenty of areas (mainly... well... filmmaking) where I need to learn things. I can't wait to dig into the archives and read!

- Chris

Oh, I forgot, I'm 15. Bye for now.

Boyd Ostroff · January 31st, 2006, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Van Patten

It's relatively boring in the area, and I filmmaking is something that makes it more interesting.

Welcome to DVinfo Chris! Hey, I lived in Central New York for many years - just sold my land and home this last fall in fact - and I never got too bored... there are some beautiful places up there. The winters are a little hard to handle though :-)

Rey Lin · May 11th, 2006, 07:58 AM

Howdy from Long Island. This is my neighborhood too.

John Schmidt · May 17th, 2007, 07:07 AM

Hello,

For the last two years I have put in a lot of time researching digital video systems. Then, I find this site, and in three weeks time I end up with FAR more information then the two years fumbling around in the dark!

So I am very grateful to be able to draw upon such a wealth of real world experience and really feel like I finally have a good grasp on what it is that I need!

Thanks to all of you.

John Schmidt
Auburn, NY

Boyd Ostroff · May 17th, 2007, 08:26 AM

Welcome to DVinfo John.... from a former resident of Cayuga County :-) Just sold my house and land in Sterling, NY a couple years ago.

Glad we've been able to help, let us know what kind of gear you buy and how you use it.

Thomas Wszalek · June 1st, 2007, 06:14 PM

Hello Everyone, My Name is Tom Wszalek. I am the owner of TW Video Productions based here in Utica, a small city located in the beautiful upstate New York area known as the Mohawk Valley
The wealth of information and knowledge I have been able to get from all the postings about FCP and the HVX200 has been very helpful.
This site has become my main source for information about my Panasonic HVX200 Camera, as well as where I come to look for answers to my Final Cut Pro questions as well.
Thanks again Everyone for all your helpful information.

Rob Lohman · June 2nd, 2007, 02:39 PM

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

Nate Benson · June 10th, 2007, 01:07 PM

John,

I'm from Auburn as well. However I now live in Buffalo attending UB. I'm not sure if we've ever met or not seeing as Auburn isn't the biggest city in the world. Regardless its nice to see a neighbor here.

welcome

Benjamin Richardson · June 10th, 2007, 02:07 PM

Hey John, good to see somebody else close by.

P.S. Boyd my father lives in Sterling, maybe you've met some of my family?

Warren Cook · June 26th, 2007, 10:51 AM

Hi, My name is Warren Cook from New York State about 90 miles northwest of NYC along the Delaware River on the Pennsylvania border.
I'm just retiered 5 months and getting into videography. My love is wildlife and nature videos and aviation videos. I have a few videos of aircraft on www.flightlevel350.com.

At present I have a Sony DCR-TRV340 with a 25X zoom and a 2X tele conversion lens. My plan is to get a Cannon XL2 next spring and I'll be able to use my EOS 100 to 400 zoom on it.

Right now I'm putting together a video of the different kinds of wildlife and the natural beauty of the county that I live in.

Chris Soucy · June 26th, 2007, 11:12 PM

Wow, must have one heck of a set of sticks/ head under that rig?

Whatever, welcome to DVinfo. Enjoy and soak in the info.

CS

Rob Lohman · June 29th, 2007, 08:56 PM

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

Good luck with your video,

June 5th, 2005, 11:29 AM	#16
Joe Snow Tourist Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Clifton Park, NY Posts: 2	Cool! Do you belong to any groups (film related)? Do you have any projects in the oven? What do you use to film? Do you write? What do you use to edit? Sorry for the # of Q's, I just desire to talk to like minded people. __________________ DP: Something's wrong with the camera! Actor: Lens cap. DP: DOH!

January 31st, 2006, 05:17 PM	#17
Chris Van Patten New Boot Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mohawk, NY Posts: 6	Hello DVInfo from CNY CNY... that's Central New York... Thought it was a typo, eh? hehe I'm Chris Van Patten, a filmmaker from Central New York State. It's relatively boring in the area, and I filmmaking is something that makes it more interesting. At the moment I'm wrapping up preproduction on a short film that I directed titled "The Bet", based on Anton Chekhov's short story of the same name. It was filmed over 2 days (with a combo of a MiniDV cam and 2 HI-8 cams... all 1 CCD... hah). The trailer is online by visiting http://www.comitar.com/movies/thebet/t http://youtube.com/w/The-Bet---Trailer?v=43FFWEUGnYU http://www.vimeo.com/clip=39199 http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...18424582229516 My goal is to make movies for the rest of my life and be financially successful enough to sustain myself so I can make more movies. I know its somewhat of a pipe dream, but I figure that the worst I can do is not try. My experiences other than film include Website Design, Graphic Design (Photoshop is fun), music (trumpet and piano), and probably other things. My current project, other than "The Bet" is an online video store, a la Google or iTunes. Next... I'm really not sure. I know I want to acquire some decent equipment (1CCD isn't cutting it anymore), I'm coming up with concepts for a feature length (but I know I'll produce at least one more short), and doing some web site work for clients (it's a nice way to get cash to get equipment). I'm pretty much here on DVInfo because I know there are plenty of areas (mainly... well... filmmaking) where I need to learn things. I can't wait to dig into the archives and read! - Chris Oh, I forgot, I'm 15. Bye for now.

May 17th, 2007, 07:07 AM	#20
John Schmidt Tourist Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, NY Posts: 1	Hello from Auburn, New York. Hello, For the last two years I have put in a lot of time researching digital video systems. Then, I find this site, and in three weeks time I end up with FAR more information then the two years fumbling around in the dark! So I am very grateful to be able to draw upon such a wealth of real world experience and really feel like I finally have a good grasp on what it is that I need! Thanks to all of you. John Schmidt Auburn, NY Last edited by John Schmidt; May 17th, 2007 at 07:07 AM. Reason: spelling

June 1st, 2007, 06:14 PM	#22
Thomas Wszalek Tourist Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Utica, NY Posts: 1	Hello from Utica, New York Hello Everyone, My Name is Tom Wszalek. I am the owner of TW Video Productions based here in Utica, a small city located in the beautiful upstate New York area known as the Mohawk Valley The wealth of information and knowledge I have been able to get from all the postings about FCP and the HVX200 has been very helpful. This site has become my main source for information about my Panasonic HVX200 Camera, as well as where I come to look for answers to my Final Cut Pro questions as well. Thanks again Everyone for all your helpful information.

June 2nd, 2007, 02:39 PM	#23
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	Hi Thomas, 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

May 11th, 2006, 07:58 AM	#19
Rey Lin Tourist Join Date: May 2006 Location: New york City Posts: 3	Howdy from Long Island. This is my neighborhood too.

May 17th, 2007, 08:26 AM	#21
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,802	Welcome to DVinfo John.... from a former resident of Cayuga County :-) Just sold my house and land in Sterling, NY a couple years ago. Glad we've been able to help, let us know what kind of gear you buy and how you use it.

June 10th, 2007, 01:07 PM	#24
Nate Benson Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Buffalo, New York Posts: 157	John, I'm from Auburn as well. However I now live in Buffalo attending UB. I'm not sure if we've ever met or not seeing as Auburn isn't the biggest city in the world. Regardless its nice to see a neighbor here. welcome

June 10th, 2007, 02:07 PM	#25
Benjamin Richardson Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 143	Hey John, good to see somebody else close by. P.S. Boyd my father lives in Sterling, maybe you've met some of my family?

June 26th, 2007, 10:51 AM	#26
Warren Cook Regular Crew Join Date: May 2007 Location: Yulan, New York Posts: 61	Tourist Hi, My name is Warren Cook from New York State about 90 miles northwest of NYC along the Delaware River on the Pennsylvania border. I'm just retiered 5 months and getting into videography. My love is wildlife and nature videos and aviation videos. I have a few videos of aircraft on www.flightlevel350.com. At present I have a Sony DCR-TRV340 with a 25X zoom and a 2X tele conversion lens. My plan is to get a Cannon XL2 next spring and I'll be able to use my EOS 100 to 400 zoom on it. Right now I'm putting together a video of the different kinds of wildlife and the natural beauty of the county that I live in.

June 26th, 2007, 11:12 PM	#27
Chris Soucy Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield, Dunedin, New Zealand Posts: 3,691 Images: 18	Hi Warren........... Wow, must have one heck of a set of sticks/ head under that rig? Whatever, welcome to DVinfo. Enjoy and soak in the info. CS

June 29th, 2007, 08:56 PM	#28
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	Hi Warren, welcome aboard DV Info Net, it's good to have you with us! Good luck with your video, __________________ 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