Who are You All? (UWOL)

Meryem Ersoz · December 3rd, 2007, 11:46 AM

just think, such an easy theme that even a 7 year old can do it....what a relief from NIGHT....

Trond Saetre · December 3rd, 2007, 12:02 PM

Easy for the kids doesn't always mean it's easy for the adults too.
The kids usually have a very bright imagination, and are really creative.

Can't wait to February.

Bob Safay · December 3rd, 2007, 04:58 PM

Hey Per, I turn 59 in March, the 26th of March. Maybe if things work out next year we can celebrate your 50th and my 60th in Oslo!!!! Bob

Kevin Railsback · December 3rd, 2007, 05:02 PM

My dad tells me that I'm old enough to know better but young enough to still give a damn.

Not quite sure just what the heck that means but oh well. :)

John Dennis Robertson · December 4th, 2007, 12:03 AM

I am 44 years old, Motorcycle workshop manager.Got my first camera in June this year and am having a whole lot of fun with it.

Paul Mailath · December 4th, 2007, 04:07 AM

52 going on 90 (my kids reckon I'm a grumpy old ...)

I'm an actor/shopkeeper (day job) who started a short film group to help young people in the area - I've ended up getting hooked on the behind the camera action and I think this group is a great way to learn for me.

I've got 3 doco's in the planning and we shoot our first film on the 13th (with the help of Per Johan) - hows that work? just wait and see.

Catherine Russell · December 4th, 2007, 10:50 AM

Hi guys:

These are all really interesting entries! I am amazed that you all can be so explicit about your lives in a sentence or two. How do guys do this! I think it is the same with memos at work. Women tend to be really wordy. I actually entered in but decided not to post it because it turned out to be a couple of paragraphs .... way too long for anyone's taste!

Oh and my age? Well, let's just say I'm somewhere between the outlying ages of the UWOL group of 15.5 and 69, and I'm lots younger than I was 5 years ago! HA! That should be vague enough don't you think?

Here's to an easy kick-off theme in February!

Cat

Jim Montgomery · December 4th, 2007, 11:34 AM

Good God, most of us are older than dirt!

Retired early ten years ago, went fishing. Run a boat in Panama City, Panama hence Billfish Adventures TV (big disappointment that was) and do some work for the outfitters I hunt with.

Would love to get paid for doing this just once, but in the mean time having a ball hanging out here.

Jim

Ruth Happel · December 4th, 2007, 12:06 PM

Well, I'm not the youngest or oldest here, and will leave it at that. I used to study primates (mainly monkeys) and find this has provided me with valuable skills for everything else I've done :)

Ruth

Burak Erginer · December 4th, 2007, 01:20 PM

Hi all! I am 31 years old and teach English at Erciyes University. I've been busying myself with my camera for a year now. Hope to take part in next UWOLs :) I think I am the only one from Turkey so far .....

Thaddeus Sylvester · December 4th, 2007, 01:45 PM

hi I'll be 21 next month, I'm here because I have just completed the change to HD (TV,Bluray,Camcorder-HV10)
I'm looking foward to learning what I need to about editing in HD since i'm going to be venturing into making hobbyist productions.

Meryem Ersoz · December 5th, 2007, 09:40 AM

look here, another lurker de-lurking...i love it when that happens. welcome, thaddeus! we hope you join us for the february Challenge round. it's going to be loads of fun. it will be cold in Connecticut, i'm imagining.

i love my little HV10--looking forward to seeing what you can put together with it....

Victor Wilcox · December 5th, 2007, 10:06 PM

I’m a 59 year old computer programmer in Tomball, TX (Northwest edge of Houston), masquerading as a videographer. After shooting a few weddings with my Sony DCR-TRV103 I decided I would go HD. I got my Sony HVR-A1U in November 2006. I’ve had a great time leaning the ins and outs of HDV.

Weddings help pay for the equipment, but nature documentaries are what I spend most of my time shooting. I made two challenges (3 & 4). My A1U was in for repair during 5 & 6. Even though I missed the last two, I’ve really learned a lot from the experience. My goals for 2008 are to make all the challenges, and upgrade to an FX7 or V1U. A man’s got to have a dream.

Eric Gulbransen · December 6th, 2007, 10:12 AM

I'm 42. Broke my back in a racing wreck eight years ago so now parts of me are 80. I still dream like I'm 8. It's taken me 20 years to get to where I can build with a hammer and saw - what I see in my mind. I got into videography a year ago and the dream keeps growing. It's clean, engulfed in sound, and rich with color. If I can realize it, I plan to slide the tool belt off for good.

I've never entered a UWOL challenge. Watched enough to know I'm eclipsed so far. But the only guarantee you get in life, is when you give up.

I'll see you guys in February ; )

Carl Middleton · December 6th, 2007, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric Gulbransen

now parts of me are 80. I still dream like I'm 8.

That's such an awesome attitude!

Quote:

I'll see you guys in February ; )

Looking forward to it! ;) Seems you've got the right attitude there, too ;)

Meryem? How many lurkers delurking in February are we up to now? ;)

C

PS - I only count as half of one now... February/March are going to be crazy.... but I'm going to do my best to delurk with this crowd! ;) At the very least, this job starting Feb 15th will finance me through the next UWOL or two after that!

December 3rd, 2007, 05:02 PM	#19
Kevin Railsback Trustee Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Posts: 1,544	My dad tells me that I'm old enough to know better but young enough to still give a damn. Not quite sure just what the heck that means but oh well. :) __________________ --==Kevin==-- http:naturephotostudios.com.com

December 4th, 2007, 04:07 AM	#21
Paul Mailath Trustee Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Coast - NSW, Australia Posts: 1,606	52 going on 90 (my kids reckon I'm a grumpy old ...) I'm an actor/shopkeeper (day job) who started a short film group to help young people in the area - I've ended up getting hooked on the behind the camera action and I think this group is a great way to learn for me. I've got 3 doco's in the planning and we shoot our first film on the 13th (with the help of Per Johan) - hows that work? just wait and see. __________________ Cheers - Paul M. www.perbenyik.com

December 4th, 2007, 11:34 AM	#23
Jim Montgomery Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Vero Beach Posts: 392	Good God, most of us are older than dirt! Retired early ten years ago, went fishing. Run a boat in Panama City, Panama hence Billfish Adventures TV (big disappointment that was) and do some work for the outfitters I hunt with. Would love to get paid for doing this just once, but in the mean time having a ball hanging out here. Jim __________________ http://www.billfishadventures.com \| http://www.sfgmedia.com \| http://vimeo.com/2015915

December 4th, 2007, 12:06 PM	#24
Ruth Happel Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Black Mountain, NC Posts: 488	Well, I'm not the youngest or oldest here, and will leave it at that. I used to study primates (mainly monkeys) and find this has provided me with valuable skills for everything else I've done :) Ruth __________________ http://rockfowl.com/

December 4th, 2007, 01:20 PM	#25
Burak Erginer New Boot Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kayseri,TR Posts: 18	me Hi all! I am 31 years old and teach English at Erciyes University. I've been busying myself with my camera for a year now. Hope to take part in next UWOLs :) I think I am the only one from Turkey so far ..... __________________ `·.¸¸.·´´¯`··._.·Burak¸.·´¯`·.¸><((((º>

December 3rd, 2007, 11:46 AM	#16
Meryem Ersoz Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 3,015	just think, such an easy theme that even a 7 year old can do it....what a relief from NIGHT....

December 3rd, 2007, 12:02 PM	#17
Trond Saetre Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bergen, Norway Posts: 3,375	Easy for the kids doesn't always mean it's easy for the adults too. The kids usually have a very bright imagination, and are really creative. Can't wait to February.

December 3rd, 2007, 04:58 PM	#18
Bob Safay Trustee Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,558	Hey Per, I turn 59 in March, the 26th of March. Maybe if things work out next year we can celebrate your 50th and my 60th in Oslo!!!! Bob

December 4th, 2007, 12:03 AM	#20
John Dennis Robertson Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Johanesburg South Africa Posts: 217	I am 44 years old, Motorcycle workshop manager.Got my first camera in June this year and am having a whole lot of fun with it.

December 4th, 2007, 10:50 AM	#22
Catherine Russell Trustee Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lyons, Colorado Posts: 1,224	Hi guys: These are all really interesting entries! I am amazed that you all can be so explicit about your lives in a sentence or two. How do guys do this! I think it is the same with memos at work. Women tend to be really wordy. I actually entered in but decided not to post it because it turned out to be a couple of paragraphs .... way too long for anyone's taste! Oh and my age? Well, let's just say I'm somewhere between the outlying ages of the UWOL group of 15.5 and 69, and I'm lots younger than I was 5 years ago! HA! That should be vague enough don't you think? Here's to an easy kick-off theme in February! Cat

December 4th, 2007, 01:45 PM	#26
Thaddeus Sylvester New Boot Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Connecticut, USA. Posts: 12	hi I'll be 21 next month, I'm here because I have just completed the change to HD (TV,Bluray,Camcorder-HV10) I'm looking foward to learning what I need to about editing in HD since i'm going to be venturing into making hobbyist productions.

December 5th, 2007, 09:40 AM	#27
Meryem Ersoz Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 3,015	look here, another lurker de-lurking...i love it when that happens. welcome, thaddeus! we hope you join us for the february Challenge round. it's going to be loads of fun. it will be cold in Connecticut, i'm imagining. i love my little HV10--looking forward to seeing what you can put together with it....

December 5th, 2007, 10:06 PM	#28
Victor Wilcox Major Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Iron Horse Guest Ranch, Waller County, TX Posts: 340	I’m a 59 year old computer programmer in Tomball, TX (Northwest edge of Houston), masquerading as a videographer. After shooting a few weddings with my Sony DCR-TRV103 I decided I would go HD. I got my Sony HVR-A1U in November 2006. I’ve had a great time leaning the ins and outs of HDV. Weddings help pay for the equipment, but nature documentaries are what I spend most of my time shooting. I made two challenges (3 & 4). My A1U was in for repair during 5 & 6. Even though I missed the last two, I’ve really learned a lot from the experience. My goals for 2008 are to make all the challenges, and upgrade to an FX7 or V1U. A man’s got to have a dream. __________________ Vic Wilcox, http://wilcoxvideoproductions.com/Default.aspx Sony FDR-AX100, DJI Phantom 4 Pro, GoPro Hero 8 Blk, Vegas Pro 15, DaVinci Resolve 18

December 6th, 2007, 10:12 AM	#29
Eric Gulbransen Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Palo Alto, California Posts: 520	I'm 42. Broke my back in a racing wreck eight years ago so now parts of me are 80. I still dream like I'm 8. It's taken me 20 years to get to where I can build with a hammer and saw - what I see in my mind. I got into videography a year ago and the dream keeps growing. It's clean, engulfed in sound, and rich with color. If I can realize it, I plan to slide the tool belt off for good. I've never entered a UWOL challenge. Watched enough to know I'm eclipsed so far. But the only guarantee you get in life, is when you give up. I'll see you guys in February ; )