Tales of Wonder and Woe

Trond Saetre · May 1st, 2009, 03:04 PM

Hey uwol family!

You all know what this thread is for...
What goes well, what goes not so well and everything else... write and share.

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!!! :)

Now I'm off to the think tank to twist my brain trying to come up with an useful idea.

Mike Beckett · May 2nd, 2009, 01:52 AM

I've actually got an idea for once, hurrah! All I need now is some reasonably good weather (ha! this is Ireland!!) and I'm ready to go.

Good luck, chaps and chap-esses!

Bob Thieda · May 2nd, 2009, 10:22 AM

Well I have an idea, but had some trouble getting shots today.

Our dog Lucy used to be camera shy, but that seems to have changed with the new camera.
In fact, every time I tried to set up a shot, she had to jump into the frame...
These are suppose to be shots of flowers, not a dog and flowers. ;)

Some short clips of the dog shots...

http://www.vimeo.com/4443964

EDIT: Opps, I had the video set to "private" at vimeo. All fixed now.

Bob T.

Trond Saetre · May 2nd, 2009, 12:00 PM

Bob, that reminds me of my sister's dog Vera. (The star of 2 of my previous uwol films).
She's like a celebrity. If the camera is there, she always come running to be in front of the camera. Amazing!

Kevin Railsback · May 2nd, 2009, 03:06 PM

I've got a bit of an idea. Need to let it simmer before I take off the lid to see if it's done or not.

Meryem Ersoz · May 2nd, 2009, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trond Saetre

If the camera is there, she always come running to be in front of the camera. Amazing!

My dog Violet was always happy to see the camera gear coming out because it usually meant that we were going on an adventure. Funny, though, last year, before she passed away, she lost an eye, and she would get very upset if I focused a camera on her. I had no idea that she had vanity...

Not to turn this into a dog discussion thread! But since y'all brought it up...

My tale of wonder is that, due to a sudden shift in my workload, I am actually going to try to shoot an entry for this round, ya ha. It has been a long time since I have been able to even attempt it. So I am really happy about that...

Gonna try to get out there tomorrow.

Hm, who's the joker who thought up this theme??

Dale Guthormsen · May 2nd, 2009, 06:05 PM

Good afternoon,

went into the city today and there is still snow on the ground in places, amazing. Makes me feel for tuff old Brian up north!!!

I have been trying to shoot the chrocus bloom which is so short in the prairies, only in limited spots and the wind held me back the first 5 days, then it snowed and was ugly. I suspect I may be straight out of luck for a year!!

I sorted out an idea, but then end is totally dependant on a prop I do not know if I can round up!!!! if I can, it will be fun!!

Bob Thieda · May 3rd, 2009, 06:59 AM

Looks like another nice day here.
Going to go out and experiment a little more...Without the dog...

(Sorry if anyone tried to look at my little Vimeo clip. I had it set to private. All fixed now.)

Bob

Per Johan Naesje · May 5th, 2009, 01:20 AM

Don't have a clue for this one, but as soon as I've finished the long-form entry (second round) I will try to make up something. Long time since I've been working with macro footage, maybe something to think about...?

Mike Beckett · May 5th, 2009, 01:44 AM

It's rained here constantly (heavily and with wind) all over the long weekend, and there's a limit to how much fun I can have on a cliff-top in a gale!

It's chaos of sorts, but not terribly interesting chaos. Fingers crossed for next weekend!

Trond Saetre · May 8th, 2009, 03:34 PM

First day of filming, and already on my backup plan. Not the first time that happens...
Didn't find a single living creature while I was out in the woods. (Well, I heard a couple birds) But at least I got something on tape, and I strictly followed rule #11. :)

Mike Beckett · May 9th, 2009, 02:41 AM

Still wet, wet, wet (and windy) here. At least my storyboard is going to be good this time....!

Mike Beckett · May 10th, 2009, 11:49 AM

I had to complain about the good ol' wet Irish weather. A day trip today with the camera has left me surnburnt to within an inch of my life, but I've take in some magnificent natural vistas.

Lesson learnt #1: use the rucksack, not the shoulder bag for the camera.

Lesson learnt #2: just because the tripod has carbon fiber legs, don't think it will still feel light after 8 hours.

I think I actually glow in the dark. Nurse! Fetch the after-sun!

Trond Saetre · May 13th, 2009, 01:11 AM

How is everyone doing so far?

I have filmed a few things, both chaos and order... So far I have the images, but a story? Well that's the missing link. My brain is empty... Maybe that's a sign of chaos?
But the weather today is beautiful. Maybe this can be the order in a chaotic world? haha.

To continue with Mike's lessons...
Lesson #3: When making the script, make sure your stars actually are alive and available!
(or have a backup plan ready!)

Mike Beckett · May 13th, 2009, 02:02 AM

Lesson #4 (for me, anyway): just because your location was packed with sea birds last time you visited 20 years ago doesn't mean it will be the same today.

Still, there were lots of nice rocks and plants!

May 2nd, 2009, 03:06 PM	#5
Kevin Railsback Trustee Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Posts: 1,544	I've got a bit of an idea. Need to let it simmer before I take off the lid to see if it's done or not. __________________ --==Kevin==-- http:naturephotostudios.com.com

May 2nd, 2009, 06:05 PM	#7
Dale Guthormsen Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,048	Good afternoon, went into the city today and there is still snow on the ground in places, amazing. Makes me feel for tuff old Brian up north!!! I have been trying to shoot the chrocus bloom which is so short in the prairies, only in limited spots and the wind held me back the first 5 days, then it snowed and was ugly. I suspect I may be straight out of luck for a year!! I sorted out an idea, but then end is totally dependant on a prop I do not know if I can round up!!!! if I can, it will be fun!! __________________ DATS ALL FOLKS Dale W. Guthormsen

May 3rd, 2009, 06:59 AM	#8
Bob Thieda Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 541	Looks like another nice day here. Going to go out and experiment a little more...Without the dog... (Sorry if anyone tried to look at my little Vimeo clip. I had it set to private. All fixed now.) Bob __________________ Bob T.

May 5th, 2009, 01:20 AM	#9
Per Johan Naesje Trustee Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Akershus, Norway Posts: 1,413	Don't have a clue for this one, but as soon as I've finished the long-form entry (second round) I will try to make up something. Long time since I've been working with macro footage, maybe something to think about...? __________________ - Per Johan

May 5th, 2009, 01:44 AM	#10
Mike Beckett Trustee Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Antrim, Northern Ireland Posts: 1,569	Wet, wet, wet It's rained here constantly (heavily and with wind) all over the long weekend, and there's a limit to how much fun I can have on a cliff-top in a gale! It's chaos of sorts, but not terribly interesting chaos. Fingers crossed for next weekend! __________________ Irish Railway Videos on Youtube

May 1st, 2009, 03:04 PM	#1
Trond Saetre Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bergen, Norway Posts: 3,375	Tales of Wonder and Woe - UWOL #13 Hey uwol family! You all know what this thread is for... What goes well, what goes not so well and everything else... write and share. GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!!! :) Now I'm off to the think tank to twist my brain trying to come up with an useful idea.

May 2nd, 2009, 01:52 AM	#2
Mike Beckett Trustee Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Antrim, Northern Ireland Posts: 1,569	I've actually got an idea for once, hurrah! All I need now is some reasonably good weather (ha! this is Ireland!!) and I'm ready to go. Good luck, chaps and chap-esses! __________________ Irish Railway Videos on Youtube

May 2nd, 2009, 10:22 AM	#3
Bob Thieda Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 541	Well I have an idea, but had some trouble getting shots today. Our dog Lucy used to be camera shy, but that seems to have changed with the new camera. In fact, every time I tried to set up a shot, she had to jump into the frame... These are suppose to be shots of flowers, not a dog and flowers. ;) Some short clips of the dog shots... http://www.vimeo.com/4443964 EDIT: Opps, I had the video set to "private" at vimeo. All fixed now. Bob T. __________________ Bob T. Last edited by Bob Thieda; May 3rd, 2009 at 06:57 AM. Reason: mistakes, mistakes, mistakes...

May 2nd, 2009, 12:00 PM	#4
Trond Saetre Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bergen, Norway Posts: 3,375	Bob, that reminds me of my sister's dog Vera. (The star of 2 of my previous uwol films). She's like a celebrity. If the camera is there, she always come running to be in front of the camera. Amazing!

May 8th, 2009, 03:34 PM	#11
Trond Saetre Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bergen, Norway Posts: 3,375	First day of filming, and already on my backup plan. Not the first time that happens... Didn't find a single living creature while I was out in the woods. (Well, I heard a couple birds) But at least I got something on tape, and I strictly followed rule #11. :)

May 9th, 2009, 02:41 AM	#12
Mike Beckett Trustee Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Antrim, Northern Ireland Posts: 1,569	Still wet, wet, wet (and windy) here. At least my storyboard is going to be good this time....! __________________ Irish Railway Videos on Youtube

May 10th, 2009, 11:49 AM	#13
Mike Beckett Trustee Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Antrim, Northern Ireland Posts: 1,569	I had to complain about the good ol' wet Irish weather. A day trip today with the camera has left me surnburnt to within an inch of my life, but I've take in some magnificent natural vistas. Lesson learnt #1: use the rucksack, not the shoulder bag for the camera. Lesson learnt #2: just because the tripod has carbon fiber legs, don't think it will still feel light after 8 hours. I think I actually glow in the dark. Nurse! Fetch the after-sun! __________________ Irish Railway Videos on Youtube

May 13th, 2009, 01:11 AM	#14
Trond Saetre Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bergen, Norway Posts: 3,375	How is everyone doing so far? I have filmed a few things, both chaos and order... So far I have the images, but a story? Well that's the missing link. My brain is empty... Maybe that's a sign of chaos? But the weather today is beautiful. Maybe this can be the order in a chaotic world? haha. To continue with Mike's lessons... Lesson #3: When making the script, make sure your stars actually are alive and available! (or have a backup plan ready!)

May 13th, 2009, 02:02 AM	#15
Mike Beckett Trustee Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Antrim, Northern Ireland Posts: 1,569	Lesson #4 (for me, anyway): just because your location was packed with sea birds last time you visited 20 years ago doesn't mean it will be the same today. Still, there were lots of nice rocks and plants! __________________ Irish Railway Videos on Youtube