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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 :)

Announcing my debut film, "Southwest Light"

Tom Lowe said:
I want to thank everyone here who has encouraged me over the last couple years here. This film would not be getting made right now if it were not for Reduser. That's a fact.
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Congratulations Tom. Can't wait to see it. Sooner or later (hopefully sooner) I should have an EPIC in Phoenix if you need support around here.
 
C.H.Haskell said:
Tom you know you got my support! Congrats again and you will be able to join me to Bm this year? Let me know if you ever need anything, brooklyn based. Cheers.
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Clay, yes we're on for Burning Man 100%. I need to give you a call about that soon.

Joel, I'm planning a big shoot at Salt River near Mesa sometime this summer (late June/early July?), hoping to capture some epic overcranked shots of people going down the river on innertube flotillas, etc. I might even rent a flat-bottom Zodiac for it. We could use a lot of help on that particular shot if you have any interest. Don't worry, I won't ask you to put your Red on the raft! But get ready, because it's gonna be hot, as you know! I think we're also going to hit up Havasu for 4th of July. ;)
 
I apologize if someone already said this, but isn't 45 min an odd running time? I can't find exact figures atm, but usally festivals seem to be under 30 mins (for shorts) and longer than 90 for features eligibility.

(I think this is true for Cannes, and TIFF)

But nonetheless, it sounds like great fun and hope it turns out awesome!
 
Ryan, 45 mins is ideal for one hour of television on Discovery, Nat Geo, PBS, BBC, etc.

I also believe that people have very short attention spans these days. To me, it's a lot easier to hold people's attention with timelapse and slow-mo shots for 45 minutes rather than 90. Even Ron Fricke with a big team of people traveling to 60 countries for 3 years with 65mm cameras could barely pull off "Baraka" and keep it interesting for average viewers at feature length.

45 mins is also roughly the length of IMAX films, although, sadly, because of the delay with Epic X, this film will not have enough resolution for 4K finish / IMAX. :(
 
Congrats Tom, you're an inspiration for all of us. Can't wait to see the BTS and the blog!
 
I think I will just keep this thread rockin with updates for the next year, if it proves to be of interest here.

I picked up the production trailer today! It's a 30ft toy hauler called "The Beast." The trailer has a 4,000-watt Onan generator with a built-in 35-gallon gas tank, which should keep my editing computer humming just fine, even in totally remote locations off the grid.

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In order to keep data backup and storage to a minimum, my plan is to be absolutely ruthless in triaging the footage as I go along.
 
Tom Lowe said:
I think I will just keep this thread rockin with updates for the next year, if it proves to be of interest here.

I picked up the production trailer today! It's a 30ft toy hauler called "The Beast." The trailer has a 4,000-watt Onan generator with a built-in 35-gallon gas tank, which should keep my editing computer humming just fine, even in totally remote locations off the grid.

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In order to keep data backup and storage to a minimum, my plan is to be absolutely ruthless in triaging the footage as I go along.
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Nice setup man. Looks like your going to be having fun on the road with that.
 
Lol, I have no experience hauling a big trailer like this. I damn near took out the side of a $200K motorhome when I was trying to pull this baby into my temporary storage spot in Irvine. :eek: :blush:
 
so epic Tom. excited for the project. loves Gibby's support and post. Clay is the man as well. You have my support as well. see you guys on the playa for Burning Man 2010!

Mike
 
Tom,

I knew you wouldn't resist to that 'bikinis' tip after all. LOL

E. :-)


PS: Mike, nice to see you posting around. I'm still waiting for your visit on your next euro ride. Turin was too close that time ;-)
 
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Here is the back of the trailer. As you can see, we will have a lot of room, to store gear, etc. I am going to put the PC workstation near the back. There's a queen bed up front and a queen that lowers down and is accessible by ladder right in the back there. Also two couch/futon type things on each side, which are lifted up out of the way in the photo.
 
Nice job Tom -- It's about the size of my apartment but you have wheels!
 
When you do the Sequel "Northeast Light" I'll be here to help scout some lighthouses
 
I posted a brief update here: http://timescapes.org/blog

Unfortunately, we are STILL waiting on the MX conversion for Red #352!! In the meantime, here are a couple of production pics...all timelapse stuff...

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Shooting at one of my favorite spots near Jumbo Rock, Joshua Tree National Park.

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Our "mobile production studio"! :driving::sifone:
 
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