UWOL 51 - Tales of wonders and woes

[Phil Murray]

I've been working steadily on my project. A lot has depended on the weather to get the shots I need as I have to travel a good bit. I'm heading out early tomorrow morning to catch a colectivo (overcrowded van) ride then travel 2 hours on a "local train" followed by a 3 hour hike in the jungle to do some filming in some VERY unique places. (How's that for a tease!) If I can pull this off, it will certainly be different. :)

[Trond Saetre]

Whoa, Phil! That is dedication to film making.
Hope it all is worth the traveling and you get all the shots you want. Looking forward to see what you come up with this time.
Have fun!

[Paul Mailath]

I'm out, heading for the shark tank - got some footage but I've just been asked to direct a short film so that's going to take up all my spare time for the next month at least.

[Trond Saetre]

Good luck with the film, Paul! Hope it goes well.

I have been to a few locations, but they didn't work out as I hoped. So no footage recorded yet.
Hopefully I can film some this week, or else I'll join you in the shark tank.

[Phil Murray]

I had to go back to the jungle because I wasn't happy with the footage I shot a few weeks ago. Looks like I'll be doing most of this project in about a week's time! Still, I'm having a lot of fun and think it'll finish up to be something interesting as long as I can get it done in the next 5 days.

Here's what I shot last Thursday edited for my Facebook friends, but I thought you folks might find it interesting. I hiked about 30 km through some of the most beautiful country in the world literally below Machu Picchu. (I wish they allowed tripods at Machu Picchu as I hate my hand holding ability.)

You might see a couple of these clips in the coming week. ;)

Hope everyone's projects are coming along great. I can't wait to see what you all are putting together.

The River Intihuatana near Machu Picchu - YouTube

[Trond Saetre]

That's a big teaser, Phil! Looking forward to see your film. The YouTube shot you linked to, appears to be deleted, so haven't watched that one.
Sounds like you have worked hard to get your footage.

Hope everyone is doing well.
Remember to send a quick email to uwol@dvinfo.net, so I can provide the upload details. No need to wait until last minute.

[Phil Murray]

Sorry for the dead link in my previous post. I re-edited the video and added a shot that I left out, but forgot that I'd already put a link here that had to be deleted. I apologize for that.

I'm off to work on organizing my clips and writing my voiceover script now - less than four days to go!

I couldn't figure out how to edit my previous post, so here's the Vimeo version of the last Thursday's shoot in the jungle. I'm still itching from the insect bites, but it was a lot of fun.

Searching for the River Intihuatana (near Machu Picchu) on Vimeo

[Trond Saetre]

Won't be able to make my own film this round. A couple ideas and locations didn't work out, and no time for a last minute effort.

So far only one uploaded entry. Hope there are many more in progress.
If you haven't received any upload details yet, and you may be able to deliver, please send an email to uwol@dvinfo.net

[Trond Saetre]

Phil, that's some exotic wild scenery! So different from what we have here. Very cool to see!
Thanks for sharing.

[Gordon Hoffman]

I also have failed to come up with enough footage to make my video. I knew time would be a big factor in this round as to whether I could get it done and unfortunately time has ran out.

Gordon

[Phil Murray]

I just uploaded my entry. Thanks for all your help and for all you do, Trond. I really enjoy this competition, but am ready for a few days to relax and not think about it!

[Trond Saetre]

Well done, Phil! All submissions will be published tomorrow.

[Bob Safay]

Well friends, it looks like its the SHARK TANK for me. No real excuses except I bought a new camcorder (Canon XF705), and spent the majority of the time traveling. So congratulations to all of you the submitted an entry. Bob

[Trond Saetre]

Bob, congratulations with the new XF705 beast.
How do you like it, compared with the XF300? (I'm still very happily using this one)

[Phil Murray]

I can’t wait to see what you can do with your new camera, Bob. I’m thinking about gettting a GH5 next time I’m in the states since photo cameras aren’t taxed. Real video cameras are taxed 80% and the prices to buy here are almost as high.