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  • Hey all, just changed over the backend after 15 years I figured time to give it a bit of an update, its probably gonna be a bit weird for most of you and i am sure there is a few bugs to work out but it should kinda work the same as before... hopefully :)

Future RED owners in Wash DC Metro area?

Piraeus said:
Hey all, I'm new to the forum, I've been investigating Red a bunch lately, but haven't got the money to get on the list yet. I'd love to see one, I'm in Charlottesville, VA, I'm good on a set, and I recently began occasional trips to DC for work in Nat Geo- although in general I work remote from home. All this is to say, if anybody needs a hand with a shoot, give me a shout- I'm close by and compelled.
Maybe some of you will attend the VA Film Fest next month?
Johnny St.Ours
434-293-9976
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Piraeus, what sort of work do you do in relation to video/film?
Always like to hear form enthusiastic people about makin movies.
 
Zeke, thanks for asking
I've been just tryin' to carve out a living in little charlottesville, making commercials, epks, videos. This weekend and next I'm finally making a couple of my own shorts. In fact, I've been up all night, so excuse me if I say anything weird in this post.

I've got an ongoing documentary project I've been at for almost two years, a local man's quest to the famed race of leMans with a modified Ford GT. This guy has a real chance, and it's actually quite a story. I'm not a motorsports guy, mind you, or at least didn't start out as one. I like cameras, I like shooting, and I liked the film Grand Prix, or at least its cinematography.

The film was off to a good start last year when I cut a 24 minute show and won two Telly's- but I don't think I'm sticking to the serial idea- just two docs, a before and after.

I love filmmaking. Being largely self-taught, though, I admit to getting confused by some of the dialogue on the forum. I'm very serious about the red, but I've never used anything quite like it. I'd really enjoy any chance I had to work with someone on or around one.

Maybe a labor trade? Who knows? Maybe a few Red owners want some media access tickets to leMans?
 
Piraeus said:
Zeke, thanks for asking
I've been just tryin' to carve out a living in little charlottesville, making commercials, epks, videos. This weekend and next I'm finally making a couple of my own shorts. In fact, I've been up all night, so excuse me if I say anything weird in this post.

I've got an ongoing documentary project I've been at for almost two years, a local man's quest to the famed race of leMans with a modified Ford GT. This guy has a real chance, and it's actually quite a story. I'm not a motorsports guy, mind you, or at least didn't start out as one. I like cameras, I like shooting, and I liked the film Grand Prix, or at least its cinematography.

The film was off to a good start last year when I cut a 24 minute show and won two Telly's- but I don't think I'm sticking to the serial idea- just two docs, a before and after.

I love filmmaking. Being largely self-taught, though, I admit to getting confused by some of the dialogue on the forum. I'm very serious about the red, but I've never used anything quite like it. I'd really enjoy any chance I had to work with someone on or around one.

Maybe a labor trade? Who knows? Maybe a few Red owners want some media access tickets to leMans?
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I love the leMans races, I've always wanted to go to Sebring, at least for the last few hours. I think they have one in Daytona as well, or used to. Which ones have you attended?
btw, a few months ago, I was a PA for "Pinks all Out" at the Maryland International Speedway. Great crowd too! I'd forgotten what a rush watching drag racing could be.
 
I went to some DP races: Watkins Glen, VIR, and Miller Motorsports Park. And I've been to Petite and Sebring in the American leMans series.
Before Watkins, I'd never been to a race.
There I was, media vest on. Right up against the guardrail. I had my tripod set up, spectators behind me, and along comes a little Indy car- the first race car I'd ever really seen on a track- and I thought I could film it. Well that thing thundered by me and almost blew the camera over, which I managed to save in spite of swallowing my own stomach.
what a fool-
what a rush.
My favorite was Miller Motorsports Park, which I found to be really cinematic. Consistent weather all 5 days, mountains in every direction, big sky, and even light: bright. Sure is a big track, though, and I didn't have a golf cart.
 
zeke said:
What sort of tests will you be running? I know a some people who would donate time and lenses to test it out for free. I would love to actually see one in the flesh so to speak. I live less than an hour from Beth.

Joe C.
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Hey zeke, sorry just saw this message now...

I don't think I'll be running that many 'tests'

Will probably begin shooting a feature film almost immediately. The test will be the shoot, I suppose.
 
adaml said:
Unfortunately no other Redusers made it, but I went down with some friends and had a great time. It would still be good to meet at the Silver Theater, but instead of Lawrence, how about The Godfather on Friday, August 24, at 6:30?
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damn dude, I saw lawrence 4 times when it was recently at the AFI. hahahaha...
 
zak forrest said:
Hey zeke, sorry just saw this message now...

I don't think I'll be running that many 'tests'

Will probably begin shooting a feature film almost immediately. The test will be the shoot, I suppose.
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So Zak, are you shooting locally in the general DC area? Would love to see the RED in action, if that wouldn't be too much trouble.

Joe.
 
zeke said:
So Zak, are you shooting locally in the general DC area? Would love to see the RED in action, if that wouldn't be too much trouble.

Joe.
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me too. Tell me if you need someone to carry your coffee for a day...I'd love to help out until mine arrives.
 
My Friend in B'more is getting a Red. He is dying to get it on my steadicam and my jib ( or is that me?)
 
PerfectOptics said:
who is your friend? does he have a handle on reduser?
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I am sure he does, I don't know if off the top of my head. But it seems the person he was going to buy Red 380 from at the last min wanted a $10k premium and that pretty much killed that deal.

So he just got in line and if all goes as planned it will come in July. :sad:

P.s. Go Retrievers!

Ben
 
Anyone in the Area get their Red? Please PM me if you have. I have a great idea for some software for it and need to see how the Developing workflow goes.

Btw, I am the CEO of Red Lightning Software ( HD Monitor Pro ), So we should be able to make some really slick stuff for Red once I see how it all works together.

Ben
 
hey everyone,
the washington, d.c. final cut users group last night unveiled their new web site. www.dcmetrofinalcut.org
we are trying to have meetings more often then before. about 6 a year. the next meeting will be in may. if you are interested. please add an account and log in. hope to see more red users on the new site as well as at the meetings.
i'm just trying to spread the word. but, i'll try answering any questions you may have about the d.c. fcp group.
btw, anyone from around here going to nab?
matt
 
FYI:

UNITED ARTISTS 90TH ANNIVERSARY FILM FESTIVAL
Opening May 10 AFI Silver Theater

Featuring: ROCKY, ANNIE HALL, THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE, MARTY, MIDNIGHT COWBOY, RAGING BULL and THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY

Also, this week, 2001 in 70mm
 
Researching Red for university

Researching Red for university

Hey everyone,

I'm a professor at Frostburg State Univeristy and I'm thinking about getting a Red for our advanced video class.

I'd like to talk to Red owners in the greater DC, Baltimore or western Maryland area and perhaps setup a meeting to see your gear.

Thanks for any help you can give.

Micheal McAlexander
 
DC Users, would there be anyone willing to allow some engineer types from National Geographic look at a RED system in order to get measurement specs on? Just looking at a potential requirement for measurements for an underwater housing. This would save me having to bring a system in from Europe. They would need about a day to get all measurements, maybe less than a day but just to be sure.

Please PM me if available to help out.

Cheers,
Mark.
 
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