Behind The Scenes Stuff

[Rick Pearson]

If anyone knows of some really great, and informative behind the scenes articles, photo diaries, etc. for various film and television productions could you post them here for both myself and others who may be searching.

[Boyd Ostroff]

This site can be fun: http://www.crewpix.com/

[Rick Bravo]

Click on http://www.rbravo.com/

The first link on the page is for the MDPD Video Services Unit, which I run...not TV or movies but still behind the scenes of some interesting stuff.

The second link "Three Generations of Cameramen" is a tribute to my Grandfather and Father. It takes you behind the scenes of some films in Cuba as well as motion pictures that my Dad worked on during his career.

If you scroll down to the "MIAMI VICE" link, you can access two years worth of pictures and stories from when my Dad and I worked the series. You can also access MV from the "Three Generations" page.

For some more cool behind the scenes pix you can also go here. http://www.rbravo.com/my_pix_page.htm

Have fun!

RB

[Charles Papert]

Since we've had such an explosion of members in the last year or two, perhaps I can repost a link to an article buried deep in the DVI archives (on the XL1/XL1s Watchdog--probably not accessed much anymore!):

http://www.dvinfo.net/canon/articles/article84.php

This is a production diary I kept while on the Jerry Seineld webfilms for American Express, which we shot with several XL1's with Mini35's about 2 years ago. Although the technology is just a shade outdated, it still might be a fun read for those interested in mini-DV as used in a high-end environment. Unfortunately the films themselves are no longer available for viewing at American Express, but I suppose it's possible they are elsewhere on the web.

[Christopher Lefchik]

Ah yes, I remember the Jerry Seinfeld/Superman webfilms. I enjoyed them.

A little digging revealed they are on the Unplugged Studio web site, http://www.unpluggedstudio.com. It is a Flash-based site so I can't give a direct URL, but they are under the Branded Content section.

[Leigh Wanstead]

Originally Posted by Charles Papert

Since we've had such an explosion of members in the last year or two, perhaps I can repost a link to an article buried deep in the DVI archives (on the XL1/XL1s Watchdog--probably not accessed much anymore!):

http://www.dvinfo.net/canon/articles/article84.php

This is a production diary I kept while on the Jerry Seineld webfilms for American Express, which we shot with several XL1's with Mini35's about 2 years ago. Although the technology is just a shade outdated, it still might be a fun read for those interested in mini-DV as used in a high-end environment. Unfortunately the films themselves are no longer available for viewing at American Express, but I suppose it's possible they are elsewhere on the web.

Hi Charles,

Nice to see the real man. :-)

Regards
Leigh

[K. Forman]

Originally Posted by Rick Bravo

Click on http://www.rbravo.com/

The first link on the page is for the MDPD Video Services Unit, which I run...not TV or movies but still behind the scenes of some interesting stuff.

The second link "Three Generations of Cameramen" is a tribute to my Grandfather and Father. It takes you behind the scenes of some films in Cuba as well as motion pictures that my Dad worked on during his career.

If you scroll down to the "MIAMI VICE" link, you can access two years worth of pictures and stories from when my Dad and I worked the series. You can also access MV from the "Three Generations" page.

For some more cool behind the scenes pix you can also go here. http://www.rbravo.com/my_pix_page.htm

Have fun!

RB

Since you are blatently plugging your stuff, how about some behind the scenes of your outings with Lorinda and Hugh? I keep reading about those goings on somewhere :)

[Rick Bravo]

Hi Keith!

Having said that, I am trying (un-successfully due to a crazy-ass schedule for the last week or so) to put the "Hugh's Summer Vacation" page together on my site.

It's going to show ALL of his shennanigans in living color for the world to see!

On a serious note. I am involved with the 2006 MIAMI VICE movie and between working with them and trying to run my Unit...let's just say that things have been a little chaotic as of late. I'm hoping to get a little breathing room within the next few days.

Anyway, Lorinda and Hugh are terrific people and I am very proud to claim them as my FRIENDS...and all thanks to DV Info!!!

Hope you can join the party some day. That is a standing invitation.

Regards. RB

[K. Forman]

I'll take you up on that soon Rick. Let me just figure out how to break it to my wife ;)

[Rob Lohman]

Make sure you check out ALL the FREE production diaries on the new King Kong
and Superman films:

http://www.kongisking.net/
http://www.bluetights.net/

There are some very good DVD's as well:

- The Lord of the Rings extended edition DVD sets

- The Star Wars 1 & 2 DVD sets

There are a TON of other good making of's on DVD and books as well.

[Rick Pearson]

I agree on the DVD's Rob, thank you, and thanks to everyone who contributed to listing where to find informative behind the scenes material.

[Lorinda Norton]

Originally Posted by Keith Forman

Since you are blatently plugging your stuff, how about some behind the scenes of your outings with Lorinda and Hugh? I keep reading about those goings on somewhere :)

Nice try, Keith. Some o' that nonsense can stay behind the scenes where it belongs. :)

RB, when the shooting starts on Miami Vice, will you be allowed to post anything on your site similar to what Rick Pearson requested? I know it would be lots of work for you, but it sure would be cool!!!