Underwater Bubble Blowers User Group Thread NEW

[John J Ellerbrock]

Howard Hall and Friends.

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[Will Keir]

How long is it playing?

Fellow Bubble Blowers,

I just had the extreme privilege of attending a 4K screening of Samsara at the Landmark Theatre in West Los Angeles. I am still high from that buzz, trying to describe my gut reactions, the very visceral and emotional impact of the experience.

Without a doubt, some of the most brilliant, visually arresting, and heart-wrenching cinematographic stuff I have ever seen, any of you who have access to a 4K theatre, please, go see it. These folks are leading the way, by the very longest of shots.

So, how to get that impact in a liquid environment, big challenge, tough act to follow, some here just might be up to it, methinks.

Mark, whatever you do, on that very big project you are about to embark on, preserve those R3D files intact. What I saw today, what JJ has been harping on for so many years, it's all clear to me now.

[Tom Hamilton]

Don't know Will, their website here; http://barakasamsara.com/theaters

[Frazier Nivens]

Ok, looks like I'll be in Australia filming Box Jellies in shallow water, I'm thinking I should be careful with these things that pack a powerful punch. Anyone here filmed them before here? Waters not very clear and waist deep water apparently.

Want to do it safely, suggestions?

[James Killion]

Frazier,

Try chainmale for Jellies!

[Frazier Nivens]

Frazier,

Try chainmale for Jellies!

Have you filmed them before wearing chainmail?

Chainmail? For real?

I've got chainmail but rarely wear it, unless I'd actually be feeding sharks. Some of our Australian friends should have a good answer for this one.

Best,
Frazier

[James Killion]

Have you filmed them before wearing chainmail?

Chainmail? For real?

I've got chainmail but rarely wear it, unless I'd actually be feeding sharks. Some of our Australian friends should have a good answer for this one.

Best,
Frazier

Frazier,
I was just kidding about the CM LOL
I would think just a good covering of neoprene would be ok.

[Frazier Nivens]

Frazier,
I was just kidding about the CM LOL
I would think just a good covering of neoprene would be ok.

I thought that you were joking..chain mail might just collect them..lol.

[Johnny Friday]

Ok, looks like I'll be in Australia filming Box Jellies in shallow water, I'm thinking I should be careful with these things that pack a powerful punch. Anyone here filmed them before here? Waters not very clear and waist deep water apparently.

Want to do it safely, suggestions?

Bring a jellyfish wrangler and get the plastic jellyfish armor suit.

**i have no useful information or comment Frazier...

[Rudi Herbert]

Frazier,

I am VERY allergic to jellyfish, in fact, I can get stung taking a shower :-) and since I don't react too well to antihistamines, pre-caution is the key for me. For one, I wear full body suits, thin and comfortable, but full body. I also wear rash guards underneath the suit when in the proximity of the more dangerous species, such as you'll be facing. Socks, gloves and hood of course. I apply several layers of a good water resistant sunscreen, like Bull Frog, to all exposed areas like face, ears, lips, forehead, etc, etc. Basically, whatever it takes to keep the skin from coming in direct contact with anything in the water. This is nothing too extreme but has kept me working on remote locations as opposed to in the hospital. Most people don't take jellyfish seriously, but I certainly do, and encourage others to do so. One never knows when an extreme allergic reaction never before encountered could ruin the day...