UWOL X Sharktank

Annie Haycock · August 21st, 2008, 08:28 AM

I'm in too. No time to think of ideas, let alone contact anybody or do any filming - holiday weekend coming up and I'll be lucky to find time for grocery shopping! If I can keep up to date with other work, for the next six weeks, I should have no excuse for not doing something in the next round.

Mike Beckett · August 21st, 2008, 11:23 AM

Come on on on in, Annie, the water's lovely!

I'm in Australia for the start of the next UWOL, but alas I won't have my camera gear (other than my Panasonic digital stills camera which sort of does HD). If I'm lucky, the theme will be all about a severe lack of sleep!

Catherine Russell · August 25th, 2008, 09:47 AM

Hi All:

I had best intentions, but not good enough. I had my heart set on covering a local community organic produce and seeds farm that emphasizes the environmentally and economically sound practice of growing organically and feeding the local community. My husband and I own a share that feeds us fresh produce 6 months out of the year. They are called Abbondanza Organic Seeds and Produce. Here is a link: Abbondanza Organic Seeds & Produce .

On August 1, I fired an email off to Shanan a co-owner of the farm explaining the UWOL contest and that I would like to cover their efforts and philosophy of their farm. They have unlisted phone numbers, so email is the only way to reach them. TWENTY ONE days later I received an email from Shanan where she replied to my initial email and said she had just received it and to call her cell phone right away. I did so and now a week later there is still no reply to the phone messages I have left.

So in I go. It's been so busy on the ranch this summer that I have only had the chance to swim once... so at the moment, the water isn't too bad!

On our own home front: We have recently added a miniature Donkey we have named Norman to guard our flock and crew. We simply love him and are thinking of bringing in a little girl friend for him to keep him company at night.

All the best to the UWOL X players, and hopefully Next time.

Cat

Trond Saetre · August 25th, 2008, 10:16 AM

Catherine, not you also...
No fancy after effects video this round?
I'm already looking forward to October and next challenge.

Bob Safay · August 25th, 2008, 03:44 PM

Is it to late to join you guys? Just could not pull this one together. Bob

Sam Mendolia · August 26th, 2008, 06:46 AM

I hate cold water,

I hope I have better luck with the next challange.

No replies to emails, or phone calls, and Canon is very slow, with both cameras, summer vacations are slowing down their service and parts dept.

Good luck to you all, and to those of us in the tank, let's huddle together, and stay warm.

The sharks can take the ones on the outside of the group.

Vidar Vedaa · August 26th, 2008, 07:38 AM

On time myst bee the first,dont make time fore this round.Have been on holyday
whid my famely.Have some plan on Cypros making a story fore a subadiving website.
But my youngest dather end on Hospital, but all end good.

Best luck fore compiting Challerger.

VJV.

__________________

Meryem Ersoz · August 26th, 2008, 07:40 AM

oh, some of our noblest shooters are dropping like flies. it hurts the heart...

don't worry, though, next round will be something that even Norman the mini donkey can take part in...easy easy.

Marj Atkins · August 26th, 2008, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Catherine Russell

So in I go.

Cat

Well Cat I must say I am really sorry that you have gone swimming. I have said to Tom more than once during the past few weeks that out of all of us you probably have the best chance of winning this round because you have all the right AE editing skills. I was looking forward to what you had in store - guess it will have to wait for another time.

Marj

Marj Atkins · August 26th, 2008, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meryem Ersoz

oh, some of our noblest shooters are dropping like flies. it hurts the heart...

don't worry, though, next round will be something that even Norman the mini donkey can take part in...easy easy.

Does "easy easy" mean "easier than 'cream puff' "?

Ruth Happel · August 26th, 2008, 08:59 AM

It looks like the shark tank is getting pretty crowded, but get ready for another splash. I'd hoped to do a video, but things have just been way too hectic. I was visiting my mom and family in NY until a couple weeks ago, then shuttling between a couple temporary places before moving in to our rental home a week ago. It took all this time getting my computers set up again, and I just don't have time to get something done now. Not to mention I have adopted an older puppy, Siggy (a distant cousin to Decker, star of one of my UWOL videos) since moving to NC, and he's still settling in and needs a lot of supervision. I will look forward to the next UWOL, with lots of new sights and sounds to videotape.

Ruth

Mat Thompson · August 28th, 2008, 05:57 AM

I'm gutted that I haven't been able to do this one and I think I might follow the lead and approach some organisations about possible films when I have more time. In August I have had only 5 days at home and just not been able to gather any momentum.

I think this is the best challenge yet and I hope Meryem does something similar again but for now I'm going to do some shark spotting !

:-(

Adrinn Chellton · August 28th, 2008, 04:56 PM

Glad I was smart and didn't try to do this one against the odds, 3 trips to the ER, countless tests and they are still working on figuring out why I can't eat anything. We all have different reasons for being here, but we can all sit back and enjoy the water! (and to a lesser extent the sharks trying to eat our toes)

Kinda like a forum Breakfast Club.

Ohh did I say breakfast? I can't wait till I can eat it again......

Oliver Pahlow · August 28th, 2008, 06:24 PM

Meryem,

I like this challenge. It forces me to think and I want to learn from all of you fine film makers that participate in this. That is why I participate. I do my own filming, I do the editing, I do my own music. I love it! As a student film maker I have learned nothing from this round. As a sales person (which I'm not) I could have learned plenty. Meryem you have my respect for picking this theme and trying to do what you are doing. It is not my place to critizise valuable and free information, not to mention leasons. I thank you all for sharing what you know and I look foward to future sharing in what it takes to make a good film. I think that is the bottom line. A good film.

Meryem,

Please don't get me wrong, I am looking forward to the next challenge.

Regards,

Oliver Pahlow

Chris Barcellos · August 28th, 2008, 10:26 PM

I went to the shark tank, too, but I did it with a Public Service Announcement for all of you !!!!

http://www.makeyourfilm.net/downloads/UWOLSharktank.mov

Right click and save target....

August 21st, 2008, 08:28 AM	#16
Annie Haycock Major Player Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pembrokeshire, Wales Posts: 734	I'm in too. No time to think of ideas, let alone contact anybody or do any filming - holiday weekend coming up and I'll be lucky to find time for grocery shopping! If I can keep up to date with other work, for the next six weeks, I should have no excuse for not doing something in the next round. __________________ Canon XH A1; Canon XF100; Nikon D800

August 21st, 2008, 11:23 AM	#17
Mike Beckett Trustee Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Antrim, Northern Ireland Posts: 1,569	Come on on on in, Annie, the water's lovely! I'm in Australia for the start of the next UWOL, but alas I won't have my camera gear (other than my Panasonic digital stills camera which sort of does HD). If I'm lucky, the theme will be all about a severe lack of sleep! __________________ Irish Railway Videos on Youtube

August 26th, 2008, 06:46 AM	#21
Sam Mendolia Major Player Join Date: May 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 217	Cold Water I hate cold water, I hope I have better luck with the next challange. No replies to emails, or phone calls, and Canon is very slow, with both cameras, summer vacations are slowing down their service and parts dept. Good luck to you all, and to those of us in the tank, let's huddle together, and stay warm. The sharks can take the ones on the outside of the group. __________________ I was told I have no vision, but boy do I see great!

August 26th, 2008, 08:59 AM	#26
Ruth Happel Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Black Mountain, NC Posts: 488	It looks like the shark tank is getting pretty crowded, but get ready for another splash. I'd hoped to do a video, but things have just been way too hectic. I was visiting my mom and family in NY until a couple weeks ago, then shuttling between a couple temporary places before moving in to our rental home a week ago. It took all this time getting my computers set up again, and I just don't have time to get something done now. Not to mention I have adopted an older puppy, Siggy (a distant cousin to Decker, star of one of my UWOL videos) since moving to NC, and he's still settling in and needs a lot of supervision. I will look forward to the next UWOL, with lots of new sights and sounds to videotape. Ruth __________________ http://rockfowl.com/

August 28th, 2008, 10:26 PM	#30
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	See Chris Barcellos Go Into Shark Tank and PSA Too I went to the shark tank, too, but I did it with a Public Service Announcement for all of you !!!! http://www.makeyourfilm.net/downloads/UWOLSharktank.mov Right click and save target.... __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

August 25th, 2008, 09:47 AM	#18
Catherine Russell Trustee Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lyons, Colorado Posts: 1,224	Hi All: I had best intentions, but not good enough. I had my heart set on covering a local community organic produce and seeds farm that emphasizes the environmentally and economically sound practice of growing organically and feeding the local community. My husband and I own a share that feeds us fresh produce 6 months out of the year. They are called Abbondanza Organic Seeds and Produce. Here is a link: Abbondanza Organic Seeds & Produce . On August 1, I fired an email off to Shanan a co-owner of the farm explaining the UWOL contest and that I would like to cover their efforts and philosophy of their farm. They have unlisted phone numbers, so email is the only way to reach them. TWENTY ONE days later I received an email from Shanan where she replied to my initial email and said she had just received it and to call her cell phone right away. I did so and now a week later there is still no reply to the phone messages I have left. So in I go. It's been so busy on the ranch this summer that I have only had the chance to swim once... so at the moment, the water isn't too bad! On our own home front: We have recently added a miniature Donkey we have named Norman to guard our flock and crew. We simply love him and are thinking of bringing in a little girl friend for him to keep him company at night. All the best to the UWOL X players, and hopefully Next time. Cat

August 25th, 2008, 10:16 AM	#19
Trond Saetre Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bergen, Norway Posts: 3,375	Catherine, not you also... No fancy after effects video this round? I'm already looking forward to October and next challenge.

August 25th, 2008, 03:44 PM	#20
Bob Safay Trustee Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,558	Is it to late to join you guys? Just could not pull this one together. Bob

August 26th, 2008, 07:38 AM	#22
Vidar Vedaa Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: bergen norway Posts: 235	On time myst bee the first,dont make time fore this round.Have been on holyday whid my famely.Have some plan on Cypros making a story fore a subadiving website. But my youngest dather end on Hospital, but all end good. Best luck fore compiting Challerger. VJV. __________________

August 26th, 2008, 07:40 AM	#23
Meryem Ersoz Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 3,015	oh, some of our noblest shooters are dropping like flies. it hurts the heart... don't worry, though, next round will be something that even Norman the mini donkey can take part in...easy easy.

August 28th, 2008, 05:57 AM	#27
Mat Thompson Trustee Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kent UK Posts: 1,397	I'm gutted that I haven't been able to do this one and I think I might follow the lead and approach some organisations about possible films when I have more time. In August I have had only 5 days at home and just not been able to gather any momentum. I think this is the best challenge yet and I hope Meryem does something similar again but for now I'm going to do some shark spotting ! :-(

August 28th, 2008, 04:56 PM	#28
Adrinn Chellton Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 195	Glad I was smart and didn't try to do this one against the odds, 3 trips to the ER, countless tests and they are still working on figuring out why I can't eat anything. We all have different reasons for being here, but we can all sit back and enjoy the water! (and to a lesser extent the sharks trying to eat our toes) Kinda like a forum Breakfast Club. Ohh did I say breakfast? I can't wait till I can eat it again......

August 28th, 2008, 06:24 PM	#29
Oliver Pahlow Major Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Woodridge Illinois Posts: 237	Meryem, I like this challenge. It forces me to think and I want to learn from all of you fine film makers that participate in this. That is why I participate. I do my own filming, I do the editing, I do my own music. I love it! As a student film maker I have learned nothing from this round. As a sales person (which I'm not) I could have learned plenty. Meryem you have my respect for picking this theme and trying to do what you are doing. It is not my place to critizise valuable and free information, not to mention leasons. I thank you all for sharing what you know and I look foward to future sharing in what it takes to make a good film. I think that is the bottom line. A good film. Meryem, Please don't get me wrong, I am looking forward to the next challenge. Regards, Oliver Pahlow