My (possibly insane) plans to shoot an "IMAX" timelapse movie... :)

[Eric.T]

this sounds like a great idea.but dont forget that you will need very good music to go with this film.beceaus if you dont have impressiv music most people will be bored after 5 mins.and i dont think that 50k will be enough budget to do nice orchestra music or hire a good composer to do a 45 mins soundtrack.

 

[Tom Lowe]

After reading some of these suggestions and giving this some thought, I think I am going to spend 3 or 4 months from like July - Oct and shoot a ton of new timelapse. Then I'll cut a 10-min demo this fall, write a proposal and budget, and try to shop the project around, starting with IMAX, Discovery, PBS, HDnet, etc. I wonder if any of you guys who have industry contacts would be willing to point me in the right direct this winter once I've got a knock-'em-dead demo reel and a proposal?

much appreciated!

 

[JoshBertrand]

Could call man. This is a spectacular idea for you! I really like seeing people go for it like that... it's inspiring. Best of luck.

 

[Pawel Achtel]

Is Yours available commercially or at least for rental? :waaa: It is the lack of such a products on the market that has pushed me to build my own...

Yes, it is available for hire :biggrin:

 

[Peter Majtan]

Any site with specs, images (both rig and filmed footage), pricing and conditions? If not, could You PM me what You can? I think Tom would be interested too, and so would many others...

 

[Petr Dvorak]

yep just GO Tom!

 

[Mark Thorpe]

Go Tom,
My signature says it all. Step up to the plate my man.......forge your destiny.

You will be glad you did.
Mark.

 

[Joel Kaye]

After reading some of these suggestions and giving this some thought, I think

Congrats! Can't wait to see what you create. So far it's been very enjoyable stuff. I'm in for a copy of the blu-ray when you're done.

 

[Peter Majtan]

I wonder if any of you guys who have industry contacts would be willing to point me in the right direct this winter once I've got a knock-'em-dead demo reel and a proposal?

I can help with the IMAX, and not just by pointing in the right direction... :innocent:

 

[Pawel Achtel]

Any site with specs, images (both rig and filmed footage), pricing and conditions? If not, could You PM me what You can? I think Tom would be interested too, and so would many others...

Hi Peter and Tom,

Pictures of the motion controlled rail/dolly will be available soon on my website, sorry have been busy filming :innocent:

The specs:
1. Horizontal and vertical operation possible
2. Max load in horizontal position: 300 lbs
3. Max load in vertical position: 200 lbs
4. Precision of positioning along the entire length: 0.003"
5. Length of the track: 1.8m
6. Proportional Joystick control or programmable
7. Power supply 24V (but works on a single 14.4V LiIo)
8. No limit on how slow it can go.
9. Max speed (depends on load) 12"/sec

 

[Craig Ryan]

Alright Tom! Thats the spirit.

Just remember to budget a good amount for gas..which could easily end up being your largest expense.

 

[Radoslav Karapetkov]

Go, Tom !

 

[Francis Kenny]

Hi Tom. Check out the camera we talked about a couple of months ago. The Super Harp. While at the NAB show I stopped by their booth. They had amazing footage taken of Mt. Fuji, the Serengeti Waterfalls, and the Alaskan Aurora Borealis shot at night. You could see the stars very clearly. You can do TL with that camera.

You are an amazing talent and you should go for it. If being on the road is too long maybe smaller project based trips?
F

 

[Ketch Rossi]

Fantastic idea Tom,

if you need anything in which I can be of help please don't hesitate.


Love my 1Ds III, and it is the best camera you could have picked for the job.

Good luck.


Ciao

 

[Harry Clark]

Hey Tom,
Go for it man. As others have said, consider a backup body.
Keep a journal.
Cheers,
Harry