My Competition

Chris Barcellos · October 22nd, 2007, 05:57 PM

I think I like it.

Signed,

McGyver...

Lalo Alvidrez · October 23rd, 2007, 07:20 PM

I tell you, this is the real deal. The guy had the Billy Ray Cirus look with the mullet hair. He was wearing white pants and a turquoise shirt with his company name on it. I did notice the tag and meant to read what is had on it. Talked to him a bit and he said he stays pretty busy going to different towns in this area. Apparently that $300 charge attracts a lot of folks. I asked him what nle he used and he said Hollywood?? I told him I used Sony Vegas and he said that was what he used but it was Sony Hollywood. I'm going to ask the groom to let me see his video once it's done. I can't wait.

Brian Boyko · October 23rd, 2007, 07:47 PM

Here's what I'm worried about.

Wouldn't the bottom part of that light make it into the frame?

Mike Oveson · October 24th, 2007, 09:36 AM

This is real? I guess I'm just a cynic, because this seems too unreal to be true. Very, very strange.

Chris Barcellos · October 24th, 2007, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Oveson

This is real? I guess I'm just a cynic, because this seems too unreal to be true. Very, very strange.

In the 60's and 70's we used to walk around with corded movie lights hooked up to our 8mm and super8 cameras.... so this is more of a throw back.... Though that bulb seems like it would get the camera rather hot...

For $300, I'm guessing he throws the tape or tapes to the bride and groom as they leave reception....

Michael Nistler · October 24th, 2007, 09:12 PM

Ha, this is certrainly an amateur setup. An pro worth their weight could use the same setup but would cover the light with a pretty Chimera softbox :-)

"Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain!"

Terry Esslinger · October 25th, 2007, 11:48 AM

Just looked at my calendar--- says April 1st!?

Lalo Alvidrez · October 25th, 2007, 09:26 PM

Here is the man in action. Thought it was a turquoise shirt but it's actually blue.

Vito DeFilippo · October 25th, 2007, 09:40 PM

This is too frickin' funny!

Lalo Alvidrez · October 26th, 2007, 12:26 AM

Now that's some funny stuff!

Chris Barcellos · October 26th, 2007, 11:47 AM

No, its McGyver.

Man, that orange extension cord really adds to the charm of the set up.....

Is that a "dead cat" in front of his face, or just something to protect the innocent...

Denny Gay · October 26th, 2007, 12:04 PM

Unbelieveable. I just got into the bussiness over the summer and just plain 'ole common sense would just tell you that you can't operate in this manner.

Just currious, and while we're on the subject, what do you guys think about using these type of cameras, sony hc-3 HDV or cannon HDV and so on ?

I went to a small vendor convention and noticed two companies using these cameras.

Daniel Ross · October 26th, 2007, 12:33 PM

I'll be greatly amused if his video turns out extremely well.
And probably just as amused if it turns out horribly.

Noa Put · October 26th, 2007, 12:40 PM

You all laugh at him as much as you want but notice all the gold around his arm and fingers and I bet his shirt is from versace. :)

Martin Pauly · October 26th, 2007, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Denny Gay

Just currious, and while we're on the subject, what do you guys think about using these type of cameras, sony hc-3 HDV or cannon HDV and so on ?

I own an HC3 and also a Z1U. Guess which one impresses the customers more? Still, with good lighting, the HC3 produces a fantastic picture. I often use it as a second camera along with the Z1U.

- Martin

October 22nd, 2007, 05:57 PM	#16
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	I think I like it. Signed, McGyver... __________________ Chris J. Barcellos Last edited by Chris Barcellos; October 22nd, 2007 at 07:50 PM.

October 24th, 2007, 09:36 AM	#19
Mike Oveson Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ogden, UT Posts: 349	This is real? I guess I'm just a cynic, because this seems too unreal to be true. Very, very strange. __________________ Endless Images

October 24th, 2007, 09:12 PM	#21
Michael Nistler Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Petaluma, CA Posts: 456	The difference between the pros and the boys... Ha, this is certrainly an amateur setup. An pro worth their weight could use the same setup but would cover the light with a pretty Chimera softbox :-) "Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain!"

October 25th, 2007, 11:48 AM	#22
Terry Esslinger Major Player Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sacramento, Elk Grove. Calif Posts: 306	Just looked at my calendar--- says April 1st!? __________________ Puttin the wet stuff on the red stuff!

October 25th, 2007, 09:26 PM	#23
Lalo Alvidrez Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Longview, Tx. Posts: 227	Here is the man in action. Thought it was a turquoise shirt but it's actually blue. Attached Thumbnails

October 23rd, 2007, 07:20 PM	#17
Lalo Alvidrez Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Longview, Tx. Posts: 227	I tell you, this is the real deal. The guy had the Billy Ray Cirus look with the mullet hair. He was wearing white pants and a turquoise shirt with his company name on it. I did notice the tag and meant to read what is had on it. Talked to him a bit and he said he stays pretty busy going to different towns in this area. Apparently that $300 charge attracts a lot of folks. I asked him what nle he used and he said Hollywood?? I told him I used Sony Vegas and he said that was what he used but it was Sony Hollywood. I'm going to ask the groom to let me see his video once it's done. I can't wait.

October 23rd, 2007, 07:47 PM	#18
Brian Boyko Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 773	Here's what I'm worried about. Wouldn't the bottom part of that light make it into the frame?

October 25th, 2007, 09:40 PM	#24
Vito DeFilippo Trustee Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 1,585	This is too frickin' funny!

October 26th, 2007, 12:26 AM	#25
Lalo Alvidrez Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Longview, Tx. Posts: 227	Now that's some funny stuff!

October 26th, 2007, 11:47 AM	#26
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	No, its McGyver. Man, that orange extension cord really adds to the charm of the set up..... Is that a "dead cat" in front of his face, or just something to protect the innocent... __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

October 26th, 2007, 12:04 PM	#27
Denny Gay New Boot Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Hillsborough County Posts: 19	Unbelieveable. I just got into the bussiness over the summer and just plain 'ole common sense would just tell you that you can't operate in this manner. Just currious, and while we're on the subject, what do you guys think about using these type of cameras, sony hc-3 HDV or cannon HDV and so on ? I went to a small vendor convention and noticed two companies using these cameras. __________________ Denny Gay- Passage in Time - Wedding videography in Tampa Bay area- www.passageintime.com

October 26th, 2007, 12:33 PM	#28
Daniel Ross Major Player Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Marin & Davis, CA, USA Posts: 418	I'll be greatly amused if his video turns out extremely well. And probably just as amused if it turns out horribly.

October 26th, 2007, 12:40 PM	#29
Noa Put Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Posts: 9,510	You all laugh at him as much as you want but notice all the gold around his arm and fingers and I bet his shirt is from versace. :)