MD Eastern Shore (the other state) at DVinfo.net

Steve Long · January 22nd, 2003, 09:27 PM

I've been doing home video since 1979. My first camera was an Akai about the size of a TV studio camera, with a separate 11 pound recorder and separate power source. Took a lot of video when stationed in Europe with the Army. Now, I'm beginning to put my experience to use in the modern world of DV editing. I'm just starting up Sea To Net Productions. I use the Canon GL2, and a large studio Panasonic WV F300, which amazingly looks like my first antique camera, with its separate AG7400 recorder. I use Adobe Premiere 6x, with the Matrox RT2500.
I live in Cambridge, Md, and we are really considered a different state from MD ;-). I've worked here in radio since 86, but do it part time only now. I really wish I had this equipment during my radio haydays, when I did celebrity interviews. Oh well.
There doesn't seem to be very much DV action around here in Rural Md. I'm a WEVA member, and there is only one other member listed on the Eastern Shore. So, if there is anyone else near-by, I'd enjoy an introduction, and a chance to network. My only kudo so far is a Communicators Award for narrating a video on the building of the last skipjack in the 20th crntury.
Any other "marsh mud in your shoes" crabbers out there?

Mark Argerake · January 23rd, 2003, 09:15 AM

Hi Steve - I'm actually on the 'Western Shore' aka SoCal, but my mom and brother are living out your way in Salisbury. He owns a NASCAR store in Laurel, DE and his g/f is the editor of some newspaper in Ocean City. Not that any of that actually means anything, but I just wanted to say hi and welcome to the board.

Steve Long · January 23rd, 2003, 12:48 PM

Mark
Thanks. I know the place. Maybe I'll stop in the next time by!
By coindidence, my tie to California will be tonight. I'll be on Tech TV's "Tech Live", with Lindsey Arent about an e-mail problem I'm having. I think Lindsey is going to plug my fledgling production comapany in the piece. You can put a mug to this name now ;-)
steve

Tom Markos · March 8th, 2003, 04:48 PM

Hi Steve,

I understand what you mean when you talk about the ES as its' own state; in many ways it is. I just joined the site today so I am new around here and trying to figure out how to maneuver these pages.

I live in Fruitland, just outside (200yards) the Salisbury limits and do higher-end remodeling work in the area. My videotaping experience is primarily recreational although I also film the local ballet company performances in Salisbury(one upcoming the last weekend of this month).

This began as an outgrowth of my daughter being an early member. Now she dances at Busch Gardens and I film those shows also.

I only have had my GL-2 for three months and am in the process of "accessorizing".

Nice to hear that someone else from the shore enjoys the same interest.

Tom

Steve Long · March 8th, 2003, 06:51 PM

Hi Tom
I'm still learning the fine points of my GL2. So far, I havn't found any money jobs, so I guess I do it for fun also!
Guess I'm gonna have to do a free wedding, so I have something to show.
We use to go to Fruitland a lot (the Super Walmart!). I also once lived in Williamsburg, directly across from the Busch Gardens Brewery.
Might run into some day... while I'm taping something else for free ;-)
steve

Tom Markos · March 9th, 2003, 09:19 PM

Steve,

My daughter currently lives across from the park. Opening shows begin this weekend. Sounds as if it should be a good bit of fun since it will also serve as a St. Patty's Day celebration in the Ireland section of Busch Gardens.

I'm really eager to try out the GL outdoors in a performance setting (amphitheater). I have only used it indoors to date.

Fortunately, I am paid for videotaping the ballet performances. This surely helps with purchasing additional gear, especially because I have so many interests which are all expensive habits.

If you are ever heading down my way let me know and we can meet. I live only minutes from that Wal-Mart.

Tom

Will Fastie · March 12th, 2003, 08:22 AM

My father kept a sailboat in Oxford for a few years many years ago and we knew a lot of folks who lived in the general Easton area. Two of my next door neighbors have weekend homes on the Eastern Shore, one near Easton and one up the river from Cambridge.

My dream is to make a ton of money from my video project and move to the Eastern Shore. And buy the sailboat I want.

Cambridge is up and coming. Just wait until the Hyatt gets its casino!

Steve Long · March 12th, 2003, 11:49 AM

Hi Will
Glad to meet ya..
Of course, people here say that slots will NOT be on the Eastern Shore..etc. etc. but...
When the Hyatt was built, the flooring contractor told me that they installed over 200 outlets in the floor of the main lobby room. Hmmm, I wonder what would require 200 floor outlets in a large, open area room?
Steve

Nancy Hussey · March 16th, 2003, 07:44 PM

Hey Tom....I'm Sarah Mitchell's Mom.. Sarah and your daughter danced together at SSD for Tatjana & Betty!

We moved back to Charleston, SC (folly beach) from Salisburyabout 4 years ago. Sarah is graduating in May from the College of Chas. w/ a degree in anthro, and minor in dance. Still dancing :)

I do remember you taping all of the performences at SSD... you always did a wonderful job!

Please tell K. that we all said hello....so glad to hear she's still dancing.... and also a big hug to Miss Betty & Tat !

Nancy

oh....steve.. i used to work at Dorchester General Hospital in Cambridge.. in the OR..

Tom Markos · March 16th, 2003, 08:53 PM

Hi Nancy,

As I saw this post I thought to myself "this cannot be who I think it is." Obviously, however, it is you. The world is getting smaller still it seems.

I remember the family well. Tell Sarah we say "hi". Kelly graduated a couple years ago with a major in dance (ballet) /instruction and choreography. She is having the time of her life. Always wished that I had some sort of performing skill.

Would you believe that it just was this past December that I finally bought a decent camcorder?

The last weekend of the month I will be filming for Betty again (Coppelia). She is doing well as is the rest of her family.

Tat no longer works at the studio. I guess it has been around four years that Elena has been instructing. Not sure of all the particulars but Tat left and I believe has a studio in Milford.

Do you keep in touch with any of the other girls from the studio?

Tom

Steve Long · March 16th, 2003, 10:02 PM

Hi Nancy, Hi Tom, glad I could reunite you two ;-)

Nancy, do you know Ann Robinson....aka Ann Corkran
or Mary Schultz....... aka Mary West...or Dr. Joe C.?

I'm gonna do my first wedding, a short notice for my cousin's boy.. well, he's 40, so I guess he's no boy! I'll be in Cordova Friday and Saturday. Looking forward to my first.
Steve

Tom Markos · March 16th, 2003, 10:08 PM

Steve,

Best of luck and let me know of the results. I haven't tried a wedding yet but may soon.

Tom

Richard A.Hopkins · March 27th, 2003, 08:25 PM

I'm new to this forum and I'm glad I found it.
I was born in Easton, MD. but my hometown is St. Michael's.
But Philadelphia,Pa. is where I grew up so I'm a Philadelphian
in experience but a Marylander at heart.
I had a lot of good times in St. Michael's and I hope to live there again one day my family still lives there but I don't visit much.
But my heart is there and always will be.
Okay I know the tears are building up in everyone's eyes about
now.
So here is why I repliedto this post.
I see some people want to learn about or are trying to get a better knowledge of their cameras.
I would like to help anyone I can in anyway I can when it comes to learning about DV camera's.(Not Financially now).
I'm a filmmaker in Philly now and I direct and make Independent movies.
So if I can help anyone get more involved in the process of
DV cinema please contact me I'll be willing to help out.
Also if you would like to see a bio of me go to Indieclub.com
and go under search members PA.area Richard A.Hopkins.
I have done some work in the film/tv and music video industry.
So I just wanted to say hello to my fellow Marylander's and I hope
I can feel at home here.
And thank you.

Kenn Jolemore · March 28th, 2003, 06:37 AM

Just noticed this post and though I would say my howdies.
KennJ from the other side of the BBT in Norfolk Va. I work my way up ya'll's way often to shoot in the marshes and swamps .
Welcome to the Boards
KennJ

Tom Markos · March 28th, 2003, 07:20 AM

Hi Kenn,

Well, there does seem to be an adequate number of us in this general geographic area. Perhaps we all might get together and even collaborate on a project some time.
Since my daughter lives in Williamsburg, I am often in your area also. I probably will be down next weekend.
Kenn, have you ever had the Muskrat dinner while on the Shore?
Tom

January 22nd, 2003, 09:27 PM	#1
Steve Long New Boot Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cambridge, MD Posts: 13	MD Eastern Shore (the other state) I've been doing home video since 1979. My first camera was an Akai about the size of a TV studio camera, with a separate 11 pound recorder and separate power source. Took a lot of video when stationed in Europe with the Army. Now, I'm beginning to put my experience to use in the modern world of DV editing. I'm just starting up Sea To Net Productions. I use the Canon GL2, and a large studio Panasonic WV F300, which amazingly looks like my first antique camera, with its separate AG7400 recorder. I use Adobe Premiere 6x, with the Matrox RT2500. I live in Cambridge, Md, and we are really considered a different state from MD ;-). I've worked here in radio since 86, but do it part time only now. I really wish I had this equipment during my radio haydays, when I did celebrity interviews. Oh well. There doesn't seem to be very much DV action around here in Rural Md. I'm a WEVA member, and there is only one other member listed on the Eastern Shore. So, if there is anyone else near-by, I'd enjoy an introduction, and a chance to network. My only kudo so far is a Communicators Award for narrating a video on the building of the last skipjack in the 20th crntury. Any other "marsh mud in your shoes" crabbers out there? __________________ Steve

January 23rd, 2003, 12:48 PM	#3
Steve Long New Boot Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cambridge, MD Posts: 13	Mark Thanks. I know the place. Maybe I'll stop in the next time by! By coindidence, my tie to California will be tonight. I'll be on Tech TV's "Tech Live", with Lindsey Arent about an e-mail problem I'm having. I think Lindsey is going to plug my fledgling production comapany in the piece. You can put a mug to this name now ;-) steve __________________ Steve

March 8th, 2003, 04:48 PM	#4
Tom Markos Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fruitland, MD Posts: 41	Shore Hi Steve, I understand what you mean when you talk about the ES as its' own state; in many ways it is. I just joined the site today so I am new around here and trying to figure out how to maneuver these pages. I live in Fruitland, just outside (200yards) the Salisbury limits and do higher-end remodeling work in the area. My videotaping experience is primarily recreational although I also film the local ballet company performances in Salisbury(one upcoming the last weekend of this month). This began as an outgrowth of my daughter being an early member. Now she dances at Busch Gardens and I film those shows also. I only have had my GL-2 for three months and am in the process of "accessorizing". Nice to hear that someone else from the shore enjoys the same interest. Tom

March 8th, 2003, 06:51 PM	#5
Steve Long New Boot Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cambridge, MD Posts: 13	Hi Tom I'm still learning the fine points of my GL2. So far, I havn't found any money jobs, so I guess I do it for fun also! Guess I'm gonna have to do a free wedding, so I have something to show. We use to go to Fruitland a lot (the Super Walmart!). I also once lived in Williamsburg, directly across from the Busch Gardens Brewery. Might run into some day... while I'm taping something else for free ;-) steve __________________ Steve

March 12th, 2003, 11:49 AM	#8
Steve Long New Boot Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cambridge, MD Posts: 13	Hi Will Glad to meet ya.. Of course, people here say that slots will NOT be on the Eastern Shore..etc. etc. but... When the Hyatt was built, the flooring contractor told me that they installed over 200 outlets in the floor of the main lobby room. Hmmm, I wonder what would require 200 floor outlets in a large, open area room? Steve __________________ Steve

January 23rd, 2003, 09:15 AM	#2
Mark Argerake Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 227	Hi Steve - I'm actually on the 'Western Shore' aka SoCal, but my mom and brother are living out your way in Salisbury. He owns a NASCAR store in Laurel, DE and his g/f is the editor of some newspaper in Ocean City. Not that any of that actually means anything, but I just wanted to say hi and welcome to the board.

March 9th, 2003, 09:19 PM	#6
Tom Markos Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fruitland, MD Posts: 41	Steve, My daughter currently lives across from the park. Opening shows begin this weekend. Sounds as if it should be a good bit of fun since it will also serve as a St. Patty's Day celebration in the Ireland section of Busch Gardens. I'm really eager to try out the GL outdoors in a performance setting (amphitheater). I have only used it indoors to date. Fortunately, I am paid for videotaping the ballet performances. This surely helps with purchasing additional gear, especially because I have so many interests which are all expensive habits. If you are ever heading down my way let me know and we can meet. I live only minutes from that Wal-Mart. Tom

March 12th, 2003, 08:22 AM	#7
Will Fastie Major Player Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Jarrettsville, MD Posts: 353	My father kept a sailboat in Oxford for a few years many years ago and we knew a lot of folks who lived in the general Easton area. Two of my next door neighbors have weekend homes on the Eastern Shore, one near Easton and one up the river from Cambridge. My dream is to make a ton of money from my video project and move to the Eastern Shore. And buy the sailboat I want. Cambridge is up and coming. Just wait until the Hyatt gets its casino!

March 16th, 2003, 07:44 PM	#9
Nancy Hussey New Boot Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Folly Beach, South Carolina Posts: 7	for Tom Marcos Hey Tom....I'm Sarah Mitchell's Mom.. Sarah and your daughter danced together at SSD for Tatjana & Betty! We moved back to Charleston, SC (folly beach) from Salisburyabout 4 years ago. Sarah is graduating in May from the College of Chas. w/ a degree in anthro, and minor in dance. Still dancing :) I do remember you taping all of the performences at SSD... you always did a wonderful job! Please tell K. that we all said hello....so glad to hear she's still dancing.... and also a big hug to Miss Betty & Tat ! Nancy oh....steve.. i used to work at Dorchester General Hospital in Cambridge.. in the OR..

March 16th, 2003, 08:53 PM	#10
Tom Markos Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fruitland, MD Posts: 41	Hi Nancy, As I saw this post I thought to myself "this cannot be who I think it is." Obviously, however, it is you. The world is getting smaller still it seems. I remember the family well. Tell Sarah we say "hi". Kelly graduated a couple years ago with a major in dance (ballet) /instruction and choreography. She is having the time of her life. Always wished that I had some sort of performing skill. Would you believe that it just was this past December that I finally bought a decent camcorder? The last weekend of the month I will be filming for Betty again (Coppelia). She is doing well as is the rest of her family. Tat no longer works at the studio. I guess it has been around four years that Elena has been instructing. Not sure of all the particulars but Tat left and I believe has a studio in Milford. Do you keep in touch with any of the other girls from the studio? Tom

March 16th, 2003, 10:02 PM	#11
Steve Long New Boot Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cambridge, MD Posts: 13	Hi Nancy, Hi Tom, glad I could reunite you two ;-) Nancy, do you know Ann Robinson....aka Ann Corkran or Mary Schultz....... aka Mary West...or Dr. Joe C.? I'm gonna do my first wedding, a short notice for my cousin's boy.. well, he's 40, so I guess he's no boy! I'll be in Cordova Friday and Saturday. Looking forward to my first. Steve __________________ Steve

March 16th, 2003, 10:08 PM	#12
Tom Markos Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fruitland, MD Posts: 41	Steve, Best of luck and let me know of the results. I haven't tried a wedding yet but may soon. Tom

March 27th, 2003, 08:25 PM	#13
Richard A.Hopkins New Boot Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Philadelphia,Pa. Posts: 5	I'm new to this forum and I'm glad I found it. I was born in Easton, MD. but my hometown is St. Michael's. But Philadelphia,Pa. is where I grew up so I'm a Philadelphian in experience but a Marylander at heart. I had a lot of good times in St. Michael's and I hope to live there again one day my family still lives there but I don't visit much. But my heart is there and always will be. Okay I know the tears are building up in everyone's eyes about now. So here is why I repliedto this post. I see some people want to learn about or are trying to get a better knowledge of their cameras. I would like to help anyone I can in anyway I can when it comes to learning about DV camera's.(Not Financially now). I'm a filmmaker in Philly now and I direct and make Independent movies. So if I can help anyone get more involved in the process of DV cinema please contact me I'll be willing to help out. Also if you would like to see a bio of me go to Indieclub.com and go under search members PA.area Richard A.Hopkins. I have done some work in the film/tv and music video industry. So I just wanted to say hello to my fellow Marylander's and I hope I can feel at home here. And thank you. __________________ RichardA.Hopkins

March 28th, 2003, 06:37 AM	#14
Kenn Jolemore Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: norfolk Va. Posts: 124	Just noticed this post and though I would say my howdies. KennJ from the other side of the BBT in Norfolk Va. I work my way up ya'll's way often to shoot in the marshes and swamps . Welcome to the Boards KennJ __________________ KennJ

March 28th, 2003, 07:20 AM	#15
Tom Markos Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fruitland, MD Posts: 41	Hi Kenn, Well, there does seem to be an adequate number of us in this general geographic area. Perhaps we all might get together and even collaborate on a project some time. Since my daughter lives in Williamsburg, I am often in your area also. I probably will be down next weekend. Kenn, have you ever had the Muskrat dinner while on the Shore? Tom