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Lalo Alvidrez · October 21st, 2007, 10:48 AM

I always do videography but was asked if I could be photog for a wedding yesterday. The groom had asked me if I could do both video and photo but let him know that I had another commitment on the videography so I couldn't be there all day. Anyways he said he had hired a videographer already but wasn't too sure about the quality of his work. After I saw his rig I know why. I felt better knowing he's one of my local competitors. The thing is he charges $300 for his video.

Terry Esslinger · October 21st, 2007, 11:16 AM

This is a joke, right? Quite literally the hot set up!

Lalo Alvidrez · October 21st, 2007, 11:50 AM

No joke Terry. Love the pull chain also. Funny thing is during the ceremony and the reception, where there was plenty of light, he had his light on. I have a picture standing right behind him but I'll have to go through my files to find it.

Carl Middleton · October 21st, 2007, 11:52 AM

I would love to see that!

This setup is hilarious! Couldn't he at least found one with a switch? I can understand not wanting to cut the light off.... I'd get a kick out of watching any wedding video where you occasionally heard a REALLY LOUD chi-click of him turning the light on or off =D

C

Travis Cossel · October 21st, 2007, 02:25 PM

I'm pretty much speechless over that image . . .

Dave Blackhurst · October 21st, 2007, 04:10 PM

Well, the HC3 isn't THAT bad a camera... but what is up with that floodlight rig, between the pull chain and the big orange AC cord, I'd be surprised if the rig remains upright through shoot - it just begs to be tripped over by a clumsy groomsman...

And does the vid-ographer get drunk and put a lampshade over the thing at the reception?

It certainly was a hoot to look at though! I'll watch on EBay next week for this guy listing his "lighting rig"!

Travis Cossel · October 21st, 2007, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave Blackhurst

I'd be surprised if the rig remains upright through shoot

Isn't that what duct tape is for? lol

Don Bloom · October 21st, 2007, 05:51 PM

OK this reminds me of some of the stuff I saw (and sadly used) back in the early 80s. Seriously! Your running area was determined by the length of your extension cord needed to power the big old deck you had to haul around AND for lighting many {yeah, me too :-(} used an old 6 light bar that we all had for 8mm film. We would put 100W (or more) bulbs in it hit the switch and go! Don't forget the sunglasses and sun screen (spf 900) ;-)

Man THOSE were the days! heheheh!!!!!!!

Hey for $300 bucks whaddya want. Does he charge extra to use tape in the camera?!?!?!?!

Oh well to each his or her own.
Thanks (I think) for bringing back a flood(light) of memories.
Don

Mike Oveson · October 22nd, 2007, 11:29 AM

How did you get pictures of my rig?! I demand that you take that down immediately. ;)

Ok, it's not my rig. Very clever picture though. I love the extension cord. Wonderful bit of humor on a Monday.

Brian Boyko · October 22nd, 2007, 11:35 AM

You know, I feel alot better about my rig now...

$300/hr? Damn.

Matthew Craggs · October 22nd, 2007, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Boyko

$300/hr? Damn.

The original post said $300/video.

Problem is that there are couples out there who will hire him based entirely on price.

Then again, the people who hire based on price aren't really the clients you want.

Ken Wozniak · October 22nd, 2007, 12:40 PM

I wonder if the bottom of the lamp is visible on the wide angle shots?

I'm not calling you a liar, Lalo, but until I see the photo of the guy using it at the wedding, I'll continue to believe this is a (very funny) joke. I've GOT to see this thing in action.

Dang, that is hilarious. I hope it's true.

Ken Wozniak · October 22nd, 2007, 12:45 PM

OMG, I just noticed something on the hand strap. Look at the back end of the strap. Is that the plastic ring to hold the product information tag? Does this guy intend to take the camera back after shooting the wedding?

Jason Robinson · October 22nd, 2007, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken Wozniak

OMG, I just noticed something on the hand strap. Look at the back end of the strap. Is that the plastic ring to hold the product information tag? Does this guy intend to take the camera back after shooting the wedding?

I think you might have something there. Amazing. The problem is how do professionals using pro gear compete if a slick sales man with that setup can get by?

Travis Cossel · October 22nd, 2007, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken Wozniak

OMG, I just noticed something on the hand strap. Look at the back end of the strap. Is that the plastic ring to hold the product information tag? Does this guy intend to take the camera back after shooting the wedding?

I used to work for a guy who would do stuff like this. Just one of many reason I don't work there anymore.

October 21st, 2007, 10:48 AM	#1
Lalo Alvidrez Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Longview, Tx. Posts: 227	My Competition I always do videography but was asked if I could be photog for a wedding yesterday. The groom had asked me if I could do both video and photo but let him know that I had another commitment on the videography so I couldn't be there all day. Anyways he said he had hired a videographer already but wasn't too sure about the quality of his work. After I saw his rig I know why. I felt better knowing he's one of my local competitors. The thing is he charges $300 for his video. Attached Thumbnails

October 21st, 2007, 11:16 AM	#2
Terry Esslinger Major Player Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sacramento, Elk Grove. Calif Posts: 306	This is a joke, right? Quite literally the hot set up! __________________ Puttin the wet stuff on the red stuff!

October 21st, 2007, 02:25 PM	#5
Travis Cossel Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,933	I'm pretty much speechless over that image . . . __________________ Black Label Films www.blacklabelweddingfilms.com

October 22nd, 2007, 11:29 AM	#9
Mike Oveson Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ogden, UT Posts: 349	How did you get pictures of my rig?! I demand that you take that down immediately. ;) Ok, it's not my rig. Very clever picture though. I love the extension cord. Wonderful bit of humor on a Monday. __________________ Endless Images

October 22nd, 2007, 12:40 PM	#12
Ken Wozniak Regular Crew Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 179	I wonder if the bottom of the lamp is visible on the wide angle shots? I'm not calling you a liar, Lalo, but until I see the photo of the guy using it at the wedding, I'll continue to believe this is a (very funny) joke. I've GOT to see this thing in action. Dang, that is hilarious. I hope it's true. __________________ Woz

October 21st, 2007, 11:50 AM	#3
Lalo Alvidrez Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Longview, Tx. Posts: 227	No joke Terry. Love the pull chain also. Funny thing is during the ceremony and the reception, where there was plenty of light, he had his light on. I have a picture standing right behind him but I'll have to go through my files to find it.

October 21st, 2007, 11:52 AM	#4
Carl Middleton Major Player Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fernandina Beach, FL Posts: 562	I would love to see that! This setup is hilarious! Couldn't he at least found one with a switch? I can understand not wanting to cut the light off.... I'd get a kick out of watching any wedding video where you occasionally heard a REALLY LOUD chi-click of him turning the light on or off =D C

October 21st, 2007, 04:10 PM	#6
Dave Blackhurst Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Apple Valley CA Posts: 4,874	Well, the HC3 isn't THAT bad a camera... but what is up with that floodlight rig, between the pull chain and the big orange AC cord, I'd be surprised if the rig remains upright through shoot - it just begs to be tripped over by a clumsy groomsman... And does the vid-ographer get drunk and put a lampshade over the thing at the reception? It certainly was a hoot to look at though! I'll watch on EBay next week for this guy listing his "lighting rig"!

October 21st, 2007, 05:51 PM	#8
Don Bloom Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,609	OK this reminds me of some of the stuff I saw (and sadly used) back in the early 80s. Seriously! Your running area was determined by the length of your extension cord needed to power the big old deck you had to haul around AND for lighting many {yeah, me too :-(} used an old 6 light bar that we all had for 8mm film. We would put 100W (or more) bulbs in it hit the switch and go! Don't forget the sunglasses and sun screen (spf 900) ;-) Man THOSE were the days! heheheh!!!!!!! Hey for $300 bucks whaddya want. Does he charge extra to use tape in the camera?!?!?!?! Oh well to each his or her own. Thanks (I think) for bringing back a flood(light) of memories. Don

October 22nd, 2007, 11:35 AM	#10
Brian Boyko Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 773	You know, I feel alot better about my rig now... $300/hr? Damn.

October 22nd, 2007, 12:45 PM	#13
Ken Wozniak Regular Crew Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 179	The laughs keep coming! OMG, I just noticed something on the hand strap. Look at the back end of the strap. Is that the plastic ring to hold the product information tag? Does this guy intend to take the camera back after shooting the wedding? __________________ Woz