THE MOIRÈ EFFECT - a new short film by Ted Arabian

[Bonanza]

Ted,

If you're still looking for some honest feedback on your script, I'd be willing to read it and give you my impressions and suggestions. Either way, I wish you success with your project.

Mike Stone

[Norm Sanders]

Hey Ted! Just saw your thread, and LOVE the title. Has a great ring to it! :)

Looking forward to your entry!

[Ted Arabian]

Hey Norm, thanks for dropping in.

........

Update on progress.....

There has be zero progress!

I do intend to make this film and participate... I am just very preoccupied with starting up a new business. I am taking this new business very serious. Business Plan, Business Mentors...

I will hopefully be able to set this aside and work on The Moiré Effect very soon.

Hope all is well!

-Ted

[Beat Takeshi]

Get on it!!!

[Shawn Philip Nelson]

26 pages?? Lol, can't wait to see your entry Ted! I'm holding off on starting my thread until I do my first weekend of production (which is this weekend ;-)

[Ted Arabian]

Okay, okay... I am fired up!

I have finished all the crap that was holding me down. I have three more days of performing and then nothing until June 1st. So, let's make a movie!!!

I really do like this script and look forward to shooting this. As usual, I will be focusing on some new skills and some new toys.

I will offer updates as they unfold. I am just glad to be back on this project!

.....................

In other news.... I drove down to DC and picked up my latest toy.... a 12' JonyJib! This puppy has it all! Digital Pan/Tilt head, remote focus and zoom (made for ENG cams but I am going to see if I can rig the focus unit for my camera. It is a remote geared wheel). This jib came with weights, tripod, rear control center, lcd monitor... pretty crazy deal. I got it all for $1600! Sweet.

http://tedarabian.com/lightwritepictures/jib2.jpghttp://tedarabian.com/lightwritepictures/Jib1.jpghttp://tedarabian.com/lightwritepictures/jib3.jpg

(These photos are from the ad.)

Also, while I was at the studio (in DC) picking up the jib, the guy was trying to get me to take a bunch of gear. I just couldn't and wasn't interested in most. BUT, I did take him up on two 19" Sony High Resolution production monitors for $200. I am totally stoked to finally have a real production monitor!!! They are old but they are amazing!

..........

Looking forward to getting caught up on everyone's threads.

Looking forward to getting to work on this thread!!!

cheers!

[Simon Höfer]

Sounds great Ted! Now get it on :)

[Mark Johnson]

Perfect. You've got plenty of time now, Ted, so now you can make this film! Looking forward to the posts with your progress and BTS.

[Brandon Rice]

Awesome Ted! :)

[Blaine]

Okay, Ted's back on track! :beer:

[Ted Arabian]

Okay, Ted's back on track! :beer:

Yeah... what was I thinking.... letting taxes get in my way!

Thanks guys. Happy to BE back on track. But now I am looking at flying out to CA for the Fat Monster shoot. Hmmmmm...... will I ever get to work on my film!!!

[Ted Arabian]

Quick update.....

Holding auditions soon. Probably Monday and Tuesday. I have 24 (and counting) people that have responded to my listing. Pretty cool. Looks like I should be able to cast from this list (as long as they can act!) Still looking for a President of the United States. Boy... that is a look that not everyone has.

Secondly... I just scored some c-stands!!! I have been looking a long time. I almost went with a 4 pack of Avengers BUT then I found an ebay ad and scored!!!

I have 6 40" c-stands on the way! Each complete with grip head and extension arm. No more using ladders to hold my lights!!!


From this:
http://lightwritepictures.com/ladderstand.jpg


To these!
http://lightwritepictures.com/normscstandstcs.jpg

[Beat Takeshi]

I bet you still use ladders because you will use the c stands for something else. :)

When are your shooting dates?

[Simon Höfer]

Ladders are so great! I've also used one for my set :D

[Charlie Anderson]

Ted, when are you planning to shoot?

[Charlie Anderson]

and wait you went to DC and didn't tell me!? wtf! haha I'm working on a feature in the DC area right now! You could've stopped by and checked out the RED :)

[Ted Arabian]

Yeah... Ladders are great. I am sure that I will always have a place on the set for a ladder! (but I am SOOOOOOO excited to have real c-stands!!!)

Shoot dates are still being finalized. I hope to announce them very soon.

[Ted Arabian]

and wait you went to DC and didn't tell me!? wtf! haha I'm working on a feature in the DC area right now! You could've stopped by and checked out the RED :)

D'oh!

You know.... I thought about posting a comment that if anyone was in the DC area to let me know. BUT then my trip turned into a 1 day bit. I drove down through the night (missing all of the traffic), arrived in DC for breakfast, picked up my gear, played at the monuments, took my wife to Baltimore for crabcakes and drove back through the night... missing all of the traffic! Great trip!

Sorry I didn't know that you were there. I would have totally looked you up.

[Charlie Anderson]

It's okay man, I've been friggin busy as poo with workign on 2 features back to back (and I literally mean that, one wrapped on the 29th at 10am and I was on set on the other one by 11:30am). Next time though, you better give me a call! Where in Baltimore did you guys go? As that's my hometown :) I live like 15 minutes from the inner harbor.

I quit my job and am doing the film thing full time now for my company, so I understand the whole busy with business work. What's your business involve?

[Ted Arabian]

Hey Charlie, the restaurant was called "Olive Grove." It is a very nice and affordable Italian place with GREAT crabcakes! The place is just down the street from G&M's (sp?).

Good for you on the full time gig. I hope that continues to pan out.

My business has been an ever-changing experiment of making money doing what I like to do. I haven't worked "for the man" since 1991... just making it happen doing what I love. Designing, building, creating...

I am changing gears to something more based with my video camera. I will be offer more info on that soon enough. I am still creating this new business venture and don't want to spill the beans until I am actually doing it!

[Charlie Anderson]

Awesome man, let me know if you ever need an extra hand, I'm willing to travel for work whenever needed :)

[Brandon Rice]

Hey Ted, congrats on the C-stands... they'll make ALL the difference!

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks B-Man! I am pretty stoked to have these. I have a couple sets of flags and scrims that I can finally use!!!

[Mark Johnson]

Superb Ted. You are becoming a dangerous man. I believe you are gonna rock the house this time, man. You have no idea how much I am looking forward to this project.

[Dustin R. Rogan]

If only I had a real time machine to go into the future and and watch all the flicks ahead of time...but until then I have to re-read the threads...and look at the eye candy that everyone posts up... (whips drool away)

[Ted Arabian]

Hey Mark, Thanks.

You know... the Computer Museum in Boston is no longer around!!! It was soaked up my the Science Museum!

I am trying to score a location at NH Public Television now. Not as cool as you set but beats building one!

.....

Dustin, you come up with that time machine, you let me know, okay buddy!

[Dustin R. Rogan]

well see what the future holds. Thanks again for your help on my short.

[Ted Arabian]

Hey, my pleasure. I am glad that it worked out.

I am looking forward to you entry. Very intriguing!

[Dustin R. Rogan]

maybe you can help with my problem...In Vegas the audio matches up...but when rendered...gets off every once in a while...very confusing...any advice?

[Ted Arabian]

I don't use Vegas. Sorry. Mac guy.

I have heard of this happening before. Let me google a bit. Be back.

[Ted Arabian]

Dustin... I found this on Creative Cow. http://forums.creativecow.net/thread/208/873057

I don't know if the answer is there for you but it sounds like others have a similar problem.

Out to find more info.

[Mark Johnson]

maybe you can help with my problem...In Vegas the audio matches up...but when rendered...gets off every once in a while...very confusing...any advice?

it sounds like a time warp of some kind Rogan. Maybe that damn machine works.:2vrolijk_08:

[Dustin R. Rogan]

it sounds like a time warp of some kind Rogan. Maybe that damn machine works.:2vrolijk_08:

figures it was that...now my secrets out...time to die!!!
:kali:

[Ted Arabian]

Now, now.... no spilling blood on this thread. (unless of course, it is by my hand!)

[Dustin R. Rogan]

what if I just smack everyone with a blow up bat?..

[Ted Arabian]

:grin: Well, I always say... if you have a blow-up bat, might as well use it!

(I hate to admit it, but I was wondering why you even had a black halloween bat that you blow up with air. I figured out what you meant as I was typing my above statement!!!)

[Mark Johnson]

what if I just smack everyone with a blow up bat?..

How about if you just blo... um, forget it.

[Beat Takeshi]

Vegas has had that problem since it came out. I tried using it a few times when they updated each time and found that same problem each time. I will probably never even say the word vegas again in editing terms.

[Ted Arabian]

Hey Aram, I am working on the shoot schedule. I would love to have you on the set as my DP.

[Beat Takeshi]

So Ted, if I'm done on my project I will come out but I have a really big editing job also coming up that will stick me in front of a brand new computer for 6 weeks that also may keep me from making it out there. I will let you know whats the schedule on that when I get everything next week.

[Ted Arabian]

That's okay. I understand. Can't blame me for trying!

[Beat Takeshi]

Definitely let me know though in case the editing thing gets moved again. I was supposed to start like a month ago and it keeps getting moved.

[Ted Arabian]

UPDATE......................

LOCATION IS LOCKED!!! (one of my locations is the office building that Hillary Clinton used as her HQ while in NH. You know the one where the guy came in with a "bomb" taped to his chest and drew national media attention... I will be shooting in that space! Just a little trivia there!)

AUDITIONS ARE LOCKED!!! I will be holding them at Bunker Hill Community College. (Jim, an email is coming to you right after this!)

CAMERA ASSISTANT IS LOCKED!!! I have my steady helper (Arik Blanchard) back for a second shoot!

STUNT COORDINATOR... almost locked! Mark Bedell has agreed to come on my shoot for one day. I am very excited about this! Here is his IMDB... (I've never been able to say THAT before!) http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0066002/

Things are falling into place.

:thumbsup:

[Mark Johnson]

Hey Ted, that is such great news. Man, Mark Bedell has a great resume. I see he does firearms, practical special effects as well as stunts. His representation is out of California. Does he live out there and how did you hook up with him?

[Ted Arabian]

Hey Mark, yeah... I am pretty freaking excited to have a stunt coordinator! And this guy has a LOT of toys. Crash mats to squibs and more. Even offered to get hit by a car for me. I told him... maybe next time! (and I DO plan on there being a next time with this guy!)

He lives in Saco, Maine with his expecting wife.

I will be posting more about him soon. Needless to say, I am very excited about this.

..........................

Auditioned in Boston today. Going back tomorrow for another round. I had a good day. Bosindy sat in with me. We had a good time.

More later.....

[Tom Marshall]

Yo Ted! Sounds like things are going according to plan for you... that's great, man. :beer:

Mine completely fell apart...

[Ted Arabian]

Mine completely fell apart...

Whaaa---? Tom! Say it aint so! Dude, I am sorry to hear that. (damn!)

On the brighter side.... third times the charm, right!? :)

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Oh! And as for that "plan" you speak of....
going according to plan...
Shhhhhhh...... I don't HAVE a plan! :D

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

It all sounds very good, Ted.

Best of luck!


Mike

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks Mike. How is your production coming along? Honestly, I've had no time to follow threads right now.

[Mark Johnson]

How about some pix of those locations Ted!

[Ted Arabian]

Great idea! The only pix I have right now are on my cell phone but I'll go back and shoot with my DSLR.

BUT, don't expect much. The places are empty store fronts on Main Street! It is going to be a hoot to blackout the windows and turn them into sets! As you may imagine... the little town of Rochester, NH is buzzing with excitement! LOL!

[Ted Arabian]

I've cast a role! woo hoo

more info to come shortly!

[Beat Takeshi]

When are the shooting dates?

[Ted Arabian]

which ever 3-4 days I can get you here! :)

I am thinking perhaps Thursday, May 29 - Sunday, June 1.

I did want to start shooting next weekend but its Memorial Day weekend... may be tough to get cast and crew.

[Tom Marshall]

You need any more actors? :cheesy:

[Ted Arabian]

hahaha! Sure Tom! Come on out and play. I'll put you in.

............

I will announce the first cast member tomorrow. Off to bed.

BUT, I just bought an Oktava MK012 with BBG, Windjammer and more!!! Thanks to DennisP, down in the marketplace! (I almost bought this set-up today at the Sound Room.... glad I waited!)

[Tom Marshall]

hahaha! Sure Tom! Come on out and play. I'll put you in.

I seriously wish I could. I'd definitely be there if it were possible! :)


............

I will announce the first cast member tomorrow. Off to bed.

BUT, I just bought an Oktava MK012 with BBG, Windjammer and more!!! Thanks to DennisP, down in the marketplace! (I almost bought this set-up today at the Sound Room.... glad I waited!)NICE mic! What'd you pay for it?

[Beat Takeshi]

Checking my calendar now...its pretty full but my fingers are crossed.

[Beat Takeshi]

Dang, Mike and I are shooting the first episode of this the 29th-31st...
http://www.anyonebutmeseries.com/

This is where I met one of my leads in Mordere.
Can you do anything during the week the first week of June?

[Ted Arabian]

I seriously wish I could. I'd definitely be there if it were possible! :)

NICE mic! What'd you pay for it?

I paid $320 for the whole thing including paypal fees and express shipping!

- Oktava MK012 (black) with hypercardioid capsule in box
- Baby Ball Gag
- Windjammer
- shockmount

DennisP was awesome to work with.

The funny thing was that I had all of those items in my shopping cart just that morning at The Sound Room (except for the shockmount, I have a K-Tek that I will use). But the price was... high! So I held off.

And then just before going to bed, I checked into DVXUSER (of course!) and took a peek at the marketplace. Saw the newly listed mic and bought it (just in time, too! Dennis had PMs coming in right after mine!)

So... I am pretty excited.

AND, I will be putting my Sennheiser ME66/K6 up for sale if anyone wants it!!!

...........................

Aram.... that is too bad. I am not set in stone on those dates but I really can't go into June. I have to build a set in June. Do you think that you have any days before that?

I am not holding my breath. :)


Dang, Mike and I are shooting the first episode of this the 29th-31st...
http://www.anyonebutmeseries.com/


Just checked this link out.... let us all know how this gig goes for you! Good luck.

[Simon Höfer]

Hey Ted, that sounds like a great deal, congratulations!

I hope your project comes along nicely! Can't wait to see it :)

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks Simon! Considering that the mic itself is $219 (for dvxusers). And anyone who has priced out Rycote gear.... well.... let's say I didn't even my wife a chance to stop me from buying it! :) (thanks honey!)

As for the project.... I am very excited. Things are starting to shape up.

I just spent a great deal of time in Portland, Maine location scouting. I actually found a great location! Not a lot of traffic (cars or foot), on an end street in downtown around buildings that are perfect looking (my location is Washington DC). The funny thing is, the location is City Hall and the Police Station! I went and talked to the Police and it seems like it will not be an issue to shoot there.

Now, I just have to figure out HOW TO SHOOT THIS!!!

[Ted Arabian]

First Casting announcement...

http://lightwritepictures.com/farruh.jpg

Farruh as ALEX MONREAU

[Mark Johnson]

Ted, ... great pic. Does he just go by the one name? Any details on him you can share?

[Ted Arabian]

He does have a last name. I couldn't even begin to spell it much less pronounce it. And all of his info only uses his first name, so I am good with that. (And if you are going to go with one name, make it a good one... like FARRUH! Love it!)

Farruh is from up here in cow country and is a filmmaker himself. I am hoping that a new relationship has begun. Filmmakers seem so few and far between in this area.

And I have invited Farruh to the boards... hopefully we will see him make an appearance here.

[Beat Takeshi]

I think its pronounced Faucet-Majors

[Ted Arabian]

Bwaahaahahaaahaahaaaahaaaaa! :grin:

That's pretty good, Aram

[jasonthewho]

Glad things are moving along. Farruh looks bad-ass!

[Beat Takeshi]

:)
I see hes a martial artist. I am a big kung fu movie fan and have been thinking of doing a kung fu short Run Run Shaw style.

[Mark Johnson]

Ted, I visited Farruh's site (www.dunganproductions.com (http://www.dunganproductions.com)) and I think there are more casting opportunities available that you should pursue. To the TEDMOBILE! Destination Maine!

http://www.dunganproductions.com/bullet_17/pics/8.jpg

[Ted Arabian]

Yeah, bad ass is right! I love his look. One reason he got the role. And it didn't hurt that he came in really understanding the role. :thumbsup:

And yeah... he is a martial artist. I am thinking of revamping my script a tad! :)

[Ted Arabian]

Ted, I visited Farruh's site (www.dunganproductions.com (http://www.dunganproductions.com)) and I think there are more casting opportunities available that you should pursue. To the TEDMOBILE! Destination Maine!

http://www.dunganproductions.com/bullet_17/pics/8.jpg

Hee Hee.... you saw that, did you? :D Yeah, he has a lot of "extra" possibilities!

[Beat Takeshi]

I don't know, those gals don't look to happy and they have long finger nails so you know they can't really kick ass.

[Ted Arabian]

hmmm..... Aram, thanks for point that out. I wasn't even looking at their fingernails! :evil: Back to the drawing board! :grin:

update......

Almost done casting. Waiting on commitment from two actors.

Shooting starts this week!

[Ted Arabian]

Woo Hoo!!!!

I just received thumbs up from SAG for a SAG Short FIlm contract!!!

I had no intention of going SAG but I had this one guy show up and he was great for the role of the President of the United States! But he was SAG!

Well, I immediately contacted SAG and got the ball rolling. And now I've just been given the necessary Exhibit G forms with a green light!!!

Very happy.

Future reference.... I will always consider getting this SAG contract from day one. I had no idea that I could even use SAG actors but with the gracious amendments to their structure for low budget Indie films, I can! But the paper work MUST be done several days to weeks in advance of the shoot. I was able to do some sweet-talk (or was it just playing dumb!) and got this paperwork down in a hurry!

Awesome!!! I am very excited!

[Mark T. Aro]

Woo Hoo!!!!

I just received thumbs up from SAG for a SAG Short FIlm contract!!!

I had no intention of going SAG but I had this one guy show up and he was great for the role of the President of the United States! But he was SAG!

Well, I immediately contacted SAG and got the ball rolling. And now I've just been given the necessary Exhibit G forms with a green light!!!

Very happy.

Future reference.... I will always consider getting this SAG contract from day one. I had no idea that I could even use SAG actors but with the gracious amendments to their structure for low budget Indie films, I can! But the paper work MUST be done several days to weeks in advance of the shoot. I was able to do some sweet-talk (or was it just playing dumb!) and got this paperwork down in a hurry!

Awesome!!! I am very excited!

Good Luck Brother! I am diggin the look of the actors. Is it just the guy or the gals too?

[Ted Arabian]

Well, I have only hired the actor in that photo.... But if he brought the girls to the set... well, I wouldn't kick them off. :evil:

These photos of Farruh are from his own production "Bullet 17." Until I get my own bts of him, these will do!

[Ted Arabian]

ACTORS ARE LOCKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOCATIONS ARE LOCKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The shoot begins!

:thumbsup:

[Mark T. Aro]

ACTORS ARE LOCKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOCATIONS ARE LOCKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The shoot begins!

:thumbsup:

Congrats! Can't wait!

M

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks Mark. I am very excited about this project. Each time I learn so much. I hope that I can produce the vision that is in my head.

[Mark T. Aro]

Thanks Mark. I am very excited about this project. Each time I learn so much. I hope that I can produce the vision that is in my head.

I hope for the same thing.... (for you and us!):grin:

[Ted Arabian]

I am sure that you will have no trouble producing your vision. You California filmmakers are born for this stuff! :grin: It doesn't come naturally in New Hampshire! (okay... I am just playing. I am from California and I can't freakin' get this right yet! Hope you do better! :thumbsup: )

[Mark T. Aro]

I am sure that you will have no trouble producing your vision. You California filmmakers are born for this stuff! :grin: It doesn't come naturally in New Hampshire! (okay... I am just playing. I am from California and I can't freakin' get this right yet! Hope you do better! :thumbsup: )

thanks for the props... but the key I believe is that you keep trying.... Each time I do any of this stuff, I get better so I keep trying... eventually we will get it!

[Ted Arabian]

Absolutely! I learn so much each time I shoot. I always put a few "targets" to shoot for on the menu. This time I am going for that all elusive "FILM LOOK!" My stuff always feel more like a video.

I know that a lot of it is in the lighting. Some of it is with the camera settings. MUCH of it is the operator!!!

[Matt Sconce]

Absolutely! I learn so much each time I shoot. I always put a few "targets" to shoot for on the menu. This time I am going for that all elusive "FILM LOOK!" My stuff always feel more like a video.

I know that a lot of it is in the lighting. Some of it is with the camera settings. MUCH of it is the operator!!!


It is also in the use of the DOF. Good luck Ted!:engel017:

[Ted Arabian]

I know. I know! Believe me.... I KNOW!

I so want a 35mm adapter. I know that is what I really need in my arsenal.

I have this static one but I just cannot get the results that I want with it. So soft on the edges.

Hey Matt, I had a nice PM exchange with your Dad. Seems like a very cool guy.

[Matt Sconce]

I know. I know! Believe me.... I KNOW!

I so want a 35mm adapter. I know that is what I really need in my arsenal.

I have this static one but I just cannot get the results that I want with it. So soft on the edges.

Hey Matt, I had a nice PM exchange with your Dad. Seems like a very cool guy.


He is a great guy. Best Dad there is in my opinion. I am the second best in training now that I am a daddy. Ted, I wish you were out this way. I think I could bring some guys for a weekend with an adapter for ya. :cry: Can't any of those east coast guys get you one for your shoot? Tell em to get moving and collaborate! :2vrolijk_08:

[Ted Arabian]

Man, that would be nice.

I tried to get Aram on my shoot with his Brevis but he's busy.

And I don't know anyone else in the area with an adapter! (I need to talk Bosindy into buying one!)

......

Good luck your attempt to beat your dad at fatherhood! :) Pretty awesome for you.

[Beat Takeshi]

hmmm..... Aram, thanks for point that out. I wasn't even looking at their fingernails! :evil:

Shooting starts this week!


Being a former Ninja you look for things like this to evaluate your opponent.

[Beat Takeshi]

You could just move your shoot a week later :)

[Ted Arabian]

Man, I wish that I could!!!

I have to build a set for an outdoor festival starting on June 2.

Are you totally booked on May 31? I just scheduled a huge shooting day for that Saturday

I know that you're book.... but if something changes! :)

[Beat Takeshi]

Yeah, sorry. Its been booked for months now. They are putting a lot of work into that show and this shoot is the maiden voyage. I will definitely let you know if something changes.

[Ted Arabian]

No, Man.... nothing to apologize for! Work is work and the timing of this shoot just happens to work out like this.

One of these days though.... one of these days, we'll have an Aram/Arabian production. Heck, maybe even a AAA production (Aram/Arrik/Arabain)!!! :thumbsup:

[Ted Arabian]

BREAKING NEWS...................

I am heading out to CALIFORNIA to work on the Fat Monster Production!

AND.......

I am picking up Adam's Letus Extreme!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Woo Hoo! I will have an adapter soon!!!!

[Matt Sconce]

BREAKING NEWS...................

I am heading out to CALIFORNIA to work on the Fat Monster Production!

AND.......

I am picking up Adam's Letus Extreme!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Woo Hoo! I will have an adapter soon!!!!


Awesome on all fronts!!!:engel017:

[Ted Arabian]

Yeah, Thanks! I have been looking to get a DOF adapter.

You know that guy you mentioned that I should "borrow" from??? I think that I just became that guy! :grin:

[Simon Höfer]

That sounds great Ted! I envy you on both things :D

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks Simon. I wish that you could be out there as well. You are part of the Fat Monster Extended Family.

We'll raise one for you!

[Ted Arabian]

hmmmmm.... well this is odd.

The weather looks to be nicer and warmer HERE in New Hampshire than in California during the weekend!!!

I guess the only redeeming thought is that we'll be INSIDE a studio for 12 hours a day!

but drats! (me love HOT DRY WEATHER!)

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Yeah, Thanks! I have been looking to get a DOF adapter.

You know that guy you mentioned that I should "borrow" from??? I think that I just became that guy! :grin:I'll keep that in mind. :laugh:

[Ted Arabian]

Hey Mike, I'd love to shoot a film with you sometime!

I could see visiting Ottawa... in the summer, that is.

[Ted Arabian]

Mike! I just checked Google map... You are less than 7 hours away!

We should talk about shooting sometime.

I am totally serious!

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Mike! I just checked Google map... You are less than 7 hours away!

We should talk about shooting sometime.

I am totally serious!7 hours... is that it??
Small world. I may take you up on that.

:beer:

[Ted Arabian]

Definitely! I would pop up for a couple of days or I'd welcome you for a couple of days. Plenty of room to put you up!

Let's keep this in mind. And let's do it before Gas hits $5/gallon! (oh, wait! Gas is even more expensive in Canada! Maybe you should just come down here instead! :grin: )

[Ted Arabian]

Ladies and Gentleman,

The President of the United States of America! (well.... in my film!)

http://lightwritepictures.com/Richard_DeAgazio.jpg


Richard DeAgazio is a Boston based actor and a member of SAG. He is also an Executive and a motivational speaker... making him perfect for the Prez!

I am so delighted to have him as a member of the cast of The Moiré Effect.

http://lightwritepictures.com/Richard_i.jpghttp://lightwritepictures.com/Richard_bigpussy.jpg

Richard is pictured above with Vinnie Pastore, aka Big Pussy.

Mr. DeAgazio is also the owner of an Oscar.

http://lightwritepictures.com/Richard_oscar.jpg

Thank you Richard, for joining this project!

[Postmaster]

Wow - everybody got real actors.
The only actor I know said nahh. :crybaby:

I´m impressed Ted.

Frank

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks Frank!

I have to say that I have received a lot of interest because of my script!

On one hand, it makes me feel great! On the other hand, it scares the crap out of me!!!

I hope I don't fuss this up!

[jasonthewho]

Very nice!

How exactly did he come into possession of an Oscar?

[Ted Arabian]

You know, I was just going through his IMDB trying to remember.

I'll be honest... the Oscar is for a project that he worked on and not for his acting per se.

But, he does own it!

I will ask him to share the story with me again and report back.

In the meantime, here is a link to his IMDB resume.. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2555012/resume

[Ted Arabian]

CALIFORNIA COUNTDOWN................ T minus 26 hours, 49 minutes and a few seconds (give or take!)

[Tom Marshall]

Hey Ted, congratulations on lining up such a great looking cast!

One of these days I'll win an Oscar... :)

[Simon Höfer]

Wow, spot on Mr. President :)

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks guys! Yeah, I learned that you can't even begin to THINK about making a good film if you start off with so-so actors.

Like that first film I made.... I.D. what has that guy done since? NOTHING!

You have to start off with quality ingredients.

Then of course, you have to know how to bake the damn cake! :grin:

....

Tom, I see an Oscar in your future. (what do you like, foot long or bun length?)

[Tom Marshall]

Like that first film I made.... I.D. what has that guy done since? NOTHING!


LOL. I thought that guy did a respectable job. :beer:


Tom, I see an Oscar in your future. (what do you like, foot long or bun length?)

Yeah... it looks like you'll be carrying all the heavy gear this weekend... I feel my back feeling pretty bad already... :cheesy:

[Mark Harris]

Congrats on the casting, Ted. Remember, the number one direction you can give any actor is: "Do nothing.":)

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks Mark. And thanks for that tip!

I am really looking forward to shooting my flick.

I have a lot of new elements and a pretty cool script.

Thanks guys!

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

You've got quite the equipment list there, Ted.
That and a good story should do you well.

Cheers,

Mike

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks Mike. Now I just need to learn how to use all this gear! :grin:

Serious though.... I am so excited to get that Letus on the set. I cannot believe I am actually going to have an adapter. FINALLY!

[Ted Arabian]

The Arabian's have left the building!!!

My wife, Diane and I are on our way to play with Mark and the Monsters!

ciao!

[Simon Höfer]

Have a safe trip and alot of fun!

[Mark Harris]

But wait, when are you shooting your movie then?

[Ted Arabian]

I am shooting my movie next weekend. May 29-June 1 :thumbsup:

.......................

Well, my wife and I arrived to LA and rushed right to the set.

What a great day! A fabulous day!

I met many dvxusers today that I have been wanting to meet.... Barry, Hudson, Jack, Matt G., Kholi, Geoff, Luis, MattyG, Arrik, Dudley... who am I missing.

And I got to be reunited with many dvxusers that are life-long friends.... Mark, Tim, Blaine, Kyle, Bullis, and my home-boy, Jim.

I also met and worked with the great and TALENTED Levie Isaac, the productions DP and I enjoyed the work of some pretty incredible actors.

I will not soon forget today. It was really a great and memorable day.

I wish that I could share more but this production is pretty much under lock and key. Let me just say that Mark and Tim certainly have a treat for us all here.

I am so proud to be a member of this community. Today was one of those small treasures.

I hope that we all can find moments like this in our lives.

Good Night and Happy Shooting!

-Ted

[Ted Arabian]

Oh, I forgot to mention that we had the pleasure of Brandon Rice and Daniel Noa dropped by for a visit.

Today, Corrado's Adam C. makes an appearance.

..............

The Monster's are up and we.... oh ! Coffee run.

Be back!

[Simon Höfer]

Sounds great! Go get em !

[Ted Arabian]

Hey Simon, it really is. I wish that more could make the trip!

............

I am back on Grip today. I had a blast working with Super Luis and Arrik yesterday. I learned so much.

We're out the door to more adventures!

Later -

[Dustin R. Rogan]

if only i had a teleporter...or time off from work to go out there

[Mark Johnson]

Ted, it is great to have you back in California. Yesterday he walked onto the set wearing his IN N OUT hat and it was as though he had only been gone a week instead of more than a year and a half.

Ted put on his gloves and really jumped in as part of Luis' team.

All the "USERS" have been exceptional and Hudson has not yet had to ban anyone.

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks Mark, I had a great time! I had a f'n great time!!! Thanks guys.

.................

Well, we are wrapped. I have my Letus Extreme.... hand delivered by Adam C., himself! (great guy, I am so glad that I got to meet him!). I cannot tell you how excited I am to get home and attached this thing to my DVX.

Tuesday, my c-stands arrive. Thursday, I start shooting.

Very excited.

[Arrik]

Thanks Mark, I had a great time! I had a f'n great time!!! Thanks guys.

.................

Well, we are wrapped. I have my Letus Extreme.... hand delivered by Adam C., himself! (great guy, I am so glad that I got to meet him!). I cannot tell you how excited I am to get home and attached this thing to my DVX.

Tuesday, my c-stands arrive. Thursday, I start shooting.

Very excited.

Awesome, Ted! Good luck man. After working with you this weekend I see you kick ass on a production set. And now you have your Letus. I'm excited to see how it turns out. You have your lenses already?

So glad you came out man. I couldnt have been happier learning from yourself and Super Luis. He really is super.... no joke. And your wife was way cool. I hope she got some great pictures. You should host them somewhere.... and send me the link!

[Ted Arabian]

Hey Mike, I loved meeting and working with you this past weekend. Total blast. You, Luis and I need to grip again. That was fun!

Yeah, I have a set of Canon FD primes that I picked up for the Ed35 that I had. When I can afford to pick up Nikon Primes, I will. (I have both the Nikon and Canon FD mount, so I can swap around in the meantime)

Thanks for the compliments on my wife. She is cool. And she had a great time on the set with all of us.

I'll take a look at her pictures soon and post.

Right now... I am desperately trying to get caught up on thing. I came home to find that my DSL modem and Airport Extreme died! Crazy. I unplugged them when I left of CA and plugged them in when I got home. Both dead. No power at all. I don't get it! And now I have just wasted 2 days trying to get them working. (which I didn't... I had to replace them!)

So...... I am now back online and have a bizilliion emails to tend to! (plus, I have to play with my LEX!)

My c-stands arrived. I broke out my flags and scrims. I am so excited to CONTROL LIGHT!!!

Off and running.

-Ted

[Ted Arabian]

I have to give a shout-out to my local Fire Department for hooking me up today!

I need some props and they handed me some training gear. I also got a great lesson on a few facts of stuff that I know little about as I am trying to portray an accurate picture in my film. And they really appreciated that. They were very glad that I was taking the time to get my info right.

Very cool!

So, thank you to Captain Bono of the Rochester Fire Department and Captain Tim (last name escapes me at the moment) and Haz-Mat Technician Peter Gordon of the Portsmouth Fire Department and S.T.A.R.T.

Thanks guys! I appreciate you constant service. :thumbsup:

-Ted

[artofsuntzu]

That's very cool, Ted.

You're tight with Fire Dept., Haz Mat... Secret Service for Hillary... man, you could consult for producers for upcoming episodes of 24.

Can't wait to see the authentic-look.

D.

[Ted Arabian]

hee hee hee.... thanks Dudley. (Awesome getting to meet you this past weekend. It's so great to connect faces and voices with words and avatars!)

I do like to keep my story inline and believable.

As for the "authentic look," well... we'll see!

Appreciate the continued support! (And yeah... it would have been great to have gotten Bill and Hill's Secret Service to make a special guest appearance in my film. Perhaps in the feature length!!!)

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

I have to give a shout-out to my local Fire Department for hooking me up today!

I need some props and they handed me some training gear. I also got a great lesson on a few facts of stuff that I know little about as I am trying to portray an accurate picture in my film. And they really appreciated that. They were very glad that I was taking the time to get my info right.

Very cool!

So, thank you to Captain Bono of the Rochester Fire Department and Captain Tim (last name escapes me at the moment) and Haz-Mat Technician Peter Gordon of the Portsmouth Fire Department and S.T.A.R.T.

Thanks guys! I appreciate you constant service. :thumbsup:

-TedThat's awesome, Ted. Sounds pretty promising. Post some grabs as soon as you have some.

Cheers,

Mike

[totitefilms]

Hi Ted,

It looks like you've doing a big budget movie this time. Everything looks very professional. I hope to see some steamy scenes like what you did for LoveFest ;-)

[Mark Johnson]

Ted, I understand you started shooting yesterday and will continue today. You'll probably be too busy to check here but do know that we're all dying to see some grabs and some BTS!!!!

[Simon Höfer]

Yeah definitely looking forward to seeing some BTS!:) Hope everything goes well!

[Tom Marshall]

Yeah Ted, what's the word?

[Ted Arabian]

Hey guys, thanks for checking in.

I've just dumped my life upside down and may be closing the production of The Moiré Effect.

This disappoints me greatly but it is a likely scenario.

Not the place to discuss any more... but know that a full explanation will follow at an appropriate time.

(ha! I said "time!") I still have my sense of humor at least!

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Hey guys, thanks for checking in.

I've just dumped my life upside down and may be closing the production of The Moiré Effect.

This disappoints me greatly but it is a likely scenario.

Not the place to discuss any more... but know that a full explanation will follow at an appropriate time.

(ha! I said "time!") I still have my sense of humor at least!Crap! Sorry, Ted. I hope that things work out for you.

Keep us posted and hang in there.

Mike

[Mark Johnson]

Your sense of humor is priceless. Hang in there TED.

[Matt Sconce]

Hey guys, thanks for checking in.

I've just dumped my life upside down and may be closing the production of The Moiré Effect.

This disappoints me greatly but it is a likely scenario.

Not the place to discuss any more... but know that a full explanation will follow at an appropriate time.

(ha! I said "time!") I still have my sense of humor at least!


hang in there dude! let me know if we can help in any way over this distance.

[Mark Harris]

Hey guys, thanks for checking in.

I've just dumped my life upside down and may be closing the production of The Moiré Effect.

This disappoints me greatly but it is a likely scenario.

Not the place to discuss any more... but know that a full explanation will follow at an appropriate time.

(ha! I said "time!") I still have my sense of humor at least!

Hmmm, visits Fat Monster, comes home, life turned upside down...maybe I won't go out there for a shoot :)

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks guys. I really appreciate the support. And no Mark Harris... you should not fear the Fat Monster... Embrace it! (okay, that sounds VERY weird!!!)

Plug has officially been pulled on The Moiré Effect. (for now!)

[jasonthewho]

That really sucks Ted. I was really looking forward to this one. Hope you get to make it someday.

[Tom Marshall]

Ted! That sucks hearing you're having some tough times. If there's anything I can do, by all means, let me know... :)

[Simon Höfer]

I am sorry to hear this Ted! I hope everything works out where you are having trouble. I wish you the best!

[Postmaster]

Sorry to hear that Ted.

[Dustin R. Rogan]

I'm really about to cry now...sorry to hear that man.

[Ted Arabian]

Thank you guys, again, for the kind support.

Things are not good.

Your sentiments really comfort.

[Shawn Philip Nelson]

Hey Ted, sorry to hear this, I hope things get better for you.

[bosindy]

Hang in there Ted, sorry to hear about your troubles.

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Hang in there, buddy!
Sorry to hear that things are so bad.

Mike

[artofsuntzu]

I'm so sorry to hear about your troubles.

PM me if there's anything I can do to help you out.

Dudley

[Ted Arabian]

Once again, thanks!

Today is a better day... at least I feel a lot better.

[Jeff Anderson]

Sorry to hear the production is being cancelled and even more so to hear you are having some troubling times. You seem like an awesome guy though Ted and perhaps one of the nicest and most genuine people I've ever encountered on this giant interweb. Keep your head up man and I have no doubt you'll get through this one way or another. It goes without saying that anything you need - we're here for you man! :)

[Mark Harris]

Hope things clear up for you Ted. I certainly made my entry under severe duress as well, and if it wasn't for Joe never would have done it at all.

Chin up!

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Ted, I hope things get better. You seem to pop in, make a comment, and split. Sounds like things are rough but possibly improving.

I hope your family and friends are doing well.

Hang in there!

Mike

[Ken K]

Sorry to hear you're going through a rough time and had to cancel this, Ted. :( I hope things start looking up for you soon and you're able to finish it someday.

[Rodney V. Smith]

Dude, total bummer. Hope things get better quickly on the personal front. I know we were all looking forward to seeing more of your work and especially this particular gem.

Good luck man, and if you ever do complete it, let us know and we can have the Moire Effect-Fest!

[Ted Arabian]

Hey brothers! Thanks once again. The support here is awesome.

Okay.... so you don't trouble your heads trying to figure what the hell is going on with me....

My wife and I are getting divorced.

This is particularly hard since neither one of us saw this coming. But I have been unhappy for a quite awhile now and I think that a large part of that unhappiness is being married.

I do love my wife so much. She is the kindest and most honest person that I know. She is very special and has been very loving to me for our entire 12 1/2 year relationship. And this is what makes this so terribly hard.

My intentions are to finish a job here in NH (June 26 or so) and then drive across the country to LA. I am intending to visit my parents in Texas for a bit and to visit my brother in NoCal for a bit before heading into LALA-Land.

I hope to drop in and meet several dvxusers along the way.

That's where things stand right now.

Thanks again for the phone calls, PMs and posts.

You guys are great.

-Ted

[Dustin R. Rogan]

Hey Ted,
I too am in the middle of a divorce, I was with mywife 8 years, married 5. I know how difficult it can be. My thoughts/prayers are with you through this time. Jasonthewho (5 worst days dir) and I want you to make a stop in our area or meet up with you in your stop in Texas. PM one of us (or both).

Hang in there brother,
Dustin

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Terrible news, Ted.
I'm sorry things didn't work out.

Hopefully life will get better for you soon.

Mike

[Ted Arabian]

Dustin, I am looking forward to meeting both you and Jason. Waco should be on the route.

Thanks Mike. I am working on it.

..........

So, this is a general call out to you dvxusers in the Austin, TX region as well as the San Francisco region.

If there is a paying gig happening that I can partake in, let me know. As things are right now, the month of July will be in Austin, Texas and the month of August will be in NoCal.

Also, I'll be putting up my trip plan soon. If my trip happens along your town or city, hit me up.... I'd like to say hello in person.

Jason Ramsey, you are on my list!

-Ted

[Ben Sliker]

Ted,

best of luck with your traveling adventures. sorry to hear about the breakup. Your energy and excitement here on DVXuser is really something special, don't lose it!!!

Ben

[Jason Ramsey]

Ted.... That sucks, man. I wish you the best.

You are more than welcome at my humble abode. But, you'll have to make a swing down to Alabama :) But, from there, you can just take i-10 through texas and all the way to cali :)

Hope things work out like you want them too.

Later,
Jason

[Jeff Anderson]

Sorry to hear about this too Ted, but I bet it will be for the best. I always tell myself the really cool happy times wouldnt be nearly as cool and happy if there hadnt been some really bad times too.

Should be a fun trip visiting friends and family and such though. I'll have to see how July pans out I may try to swing down to TX and meet you and some of these Texan folk.

[ZazaCast]

Ted-
I feel your pain...I to went through the same thing 10 years ago...and to make it worse, I had a 2 year old & 6 year old (it's really tough on the kids). But, thing have a way of working themselves out. Hang in there and allow yourself to morn, don't hold all that stuff in.

Always try to look at the bright side (there really is one, just hard to see at the moment). I was married for 9 years...and I have to say, 7 of those were absolute bliss...and I was blessed with 2 beautiful, well adjusted children. Wouldn't trade that for the world. A lot of people go through life never having know the joy & pain I've experienced...I feel it makes you a better person.

I know you don't know me from squat...but if you need to vent or just want to chat, please feel free to PM me anytime.

Best of luck...and don't lose touch...this site needs YOU!

[Dustin R. Rogan]

Dustin, I am looking forward to meeting both you and Jason. Waco should be on the route.


Awesome! I have my number at the bottom of my sig when/if you need it! Stay strong and like someone said before, you are a unique individual that I've come to respect a great deal here in our little community. Kinda like a big brother that I want to hang around and learn the ways of film from. There isn't much to do in Waco, but we'll find something to do with you!

Dustin

[Gohanto]

Sorry to hear about that. You're an excellent filmmaker and I wish you the best moving out west.

[Ted Arabian]

Wow. You guys are too much. Geez.... I never expected such rewarding kindness on a website.

It is so funny... I never (EVER!) thought that I would be an online chatter. I am from the "older" generation... before texting, before the computer! But I have become an online chatter here. And I tell everyone that being on dvxuser is like being in the community area of a filmmaker's fraternity. I just love it here and the members that make this place what it is. It really is an incredible community and, (to me), an incredible notion that I would be communicating electronically to friends during this break-up. (Hell... the last time I broke up with someone, the PC was just finding it's way out of the office (and into our homes) and the mac classic with it's 9" screen was to die for!)

Anyway, the sentiments and support are so completely helpful. Thank you.

As for me....

Well, I went to the gym, shaved my face into a new configuration... (I'll try to post my new "face")... had an awesome workout... (haven't done weights in years)... and have cracked open a bottle of red wine as I sit in my home-on-wheels (30' RV) in the comfort of Wal-Mart. (RV sites are ridiculous!!! Over $700 a month to park my rig!!! Hell, my mortgage was way less than that!!! Plus, at Wal-Mart, I am parked up along some trees and actually have more privacy than at an RV park)

So... I am doing well at the moment. My wife and I sat down and talked about money and property... and we talked about the future.

Today started rough (seems to be one-day-on / one-day-off cycle right now)... but today got immensely better after I met with my wife. It really helps that we don't hate each other. And as ZaZaCast mention, it really helps that we don't have children involved.

Thanks again. Cheers! Bottoms up! Happy Shooting and All That Jazz!
-Ted

[Slimothy]

Stay strong Ted. I'll down some whiskey in your honor!

[ZazaCast]

Vodka works best for me!

[Gord.T]

Guess you missed the PM I sent a few days ago with a question. I know your a busy guy.
Good luck Ted. Looks good.

[Arrik]

Ted, I spoke with Aram who got me up to speed. I hope moving the west coast doesnt mean we wont work together in future.

My best to you and your wife as you sort things out and wish you luck on your exciting, new life. Cant picture you without the beard.

[Ted Arabian]

Stay strong Ted. I'll down some whiskey in your honor!

Thanks bro! I am sure that you are really putting yourself out for me! :grin:
Looking forward to getting out there and hanging with you again!



Vodka works best for me!

It ALL works! And I'll be indulging in every variety, I'm sure! :beer:



Guess you missed the PM I sent a few days ago with a question. I know your a busy guy.
Good luck Ted. Looks good.

Rap-man! Dude, I did get your PM but was very confused by it. I am not too much of a border-crosser. I really couldn't answer your question and, yes... I have been busy. WAY too busy. :shocked:



Ted, I spoke with Aram who got me up to speed. I hope moving the west coast doesnt mean we wont work together in future.


My best to you and your wife as you sort things out and wish you luck on your exciting, new life. Cant picture you without the beard.

MIKE! MAN!!! Dude... bummed that you took off for Guam. I was hoping to get together with you up here before I left. (I hope that you don't forget how to speak English while you are away!!! :grin:

I am making some plans to get together with Aram and Leslie before I leave. I wanted to hang out with you again. I guess you are going to have to come BACK to California.

And hell yeah! I want to shoot with you! We'll have to see how things lie... maybe you can get back to CA or perhaps I can find myself in a position where I can visit NYC down the road.

I am really bummed that you aren't in town. I really wanted to see you again. I had a blast working with you in CA. Awesome time! We were the Three Amigos there!

STAY IN TOUCH!

btw.... I do have most of my facial hair. I just deleted the part that attaches the goatee to the sideburns! :costumed-smiley-047
........

:thumbsup:

[Kyle Stebbins]

Ted.... That sucks, man. I wish you the best.

You are more than welcome at my humble abode. But, you'll have to make a swing down to Alabama :) But, from there, you can just take i-10 through texas and all the way to cali :)

Hope things work out like you want them too.

Later,
Jason

sounds like you'll be ducking underneath me on your trek across the country. be sure to wave when you pass by!

[Ted Arabian]

Kyle! Dude! I think that we'll be seeing each other very soon, as I understand it! (besides... I just don't think that I could take anymore of the flatlands!)

Awesome lightning storm pix you posted. UNREAL!!!

Looking forward to catching up with you!

[bosindy]

Ted, sad news, sounds like you are off for a adventure. Good luck with your travels.

[Ted Arabian]

Demo man! Dude, I want to talk to you! I called and left a message...

Call me when you have a chance.

and yes... it is sad news. A very sad story in many ways. Thanks for the support.

[Brandon Rice]

Hey brothers! Thanks once again. The support here is awesome.

Okay.... so you don't trouble your heads trying to figure what the hell is going on with me....

My wife and I are getting divorced.

This is particularly hard since neither one of us saw this coming. But I have been unhappy for a quite awhile now and I think that a large part of that unhappiness is being married.

I do love my wife so much. She is the kindest and most honest person that I know. She is very special and has been very loving to me for our entire 12 1/2 year relationship. And this is what makes this so terribly hard.

My intentions are to finish a job here in NH (June 26 or so) and then drive across the country to LA. I am intending to visit my parents in Texas for a bit and to visit my brother in NoCal for a bit before heading into LALA-Land.

I hope to drop in and meet several dvxusers along the way.

That's where things stand right now.

Thanks again for the phone calls, PMs and posts.

You guys are great.

-Ted

Ted, just stopped in and heard the news.... very sorry to hear about this my friend... hope to speak to you soon and see you on your trip out here soon...

Take care.

[Dustin R. Rogan]

I just had a wild idea...if'in you wouldn't mind and I could pull off my end...I have been bogged down by work so much that I'm on the verge of just not showing up anymore. I just think I could stow away in your luggage compartment and get away. :D but I don't think I can pull it off on my end...

anyways looking forward to seeing you,

Safe Travels.
Dustin

[Ted Arabian]

Ted, just stopped in and heard the news.... very sorry to hear about this my friend... hope to speak to you soon and see you on your trip out here soon...

Take care.

Thanks Brandon. I am sorry, too. I love my wife a lot. We are just two different people at the root of things.

I will be seeing you soon.



I just had a wild idea...if'in you wouldn't mind and I could pull off my end...I have been bogged down by work so much that I'm on the verge of just not showing up anymore. I just think I could stow away in your luggage compartment and get away. :D but I don't think I can pull it off on my end...

anyways looking forward to seeing you,

Safe Travels.
Dustin

Dustin... there is NO WAY you will find room to stow away in my RV!!!

As it is, I am ripping out my couch (never needed that anyway) and building a tool crib for all of my carpentry gear. And I am ripping out the dining area (don't need that either!) and building a lighting crib.

Add to that all of my camera gear, my Honda Civic in tow, clothing... I am going to be packed!!!

But feel free to hop in your car and follow me!

[Larry Rutledge]

And all your ladders will be strapped to the roof, right? :grin:

Just found a photo of Ted's cross country ride:

http://www.ahajokes.com/cartoon/motorhome.jpg

[Ted Arabian]

Hell yeah! Didn't think that I would travel without them, did you??? :)

[Larry Rutledge]

Dude ... I found the perfect place for you to camp in the evenings:

http://content.pyzam.com/funnypics/d/pyzamredneckmansion.jpg

[Ted Arabian]

:grin: LMAO!!!! That is hysterical!!!

Someone is damn creative!!!

[Ted Arabian]

And all your ladders will be strapped to the roof, right? :grin:

Just found a photo of Ted's cross country ride:

http://www.ahajokes.com/cartoon/motorhome.jpg
Bwaaaahaaahaaahaaaahaaaahaaa haaa haaa haaaaaa!!!!

I didn't see this picture before! (internet is a little slow to download the images).

That is great!

[KellyLape]

Very sorry to hear about your situation Ted. Have a safe journey.

Kelly

[Tom Marshall]

I think Larry has too much free time on his hands... :)

[Larry Rutledge]

Never too much time to help cheer up my pal!

Speaking of which, I've had my crew busy scouring the country looking for Ted's latest whereabouts ... they just sent me a shot from his latest stop:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/222/509011714_3db7f026cd_o.jpg

:evil: :grin:

[Ted Arabian]

I told you I've been going to the gym!!! :D

[Ted Arabian]

On behave of everyone hear at the Lonely Heart Studio, we'd like to give a special SHOUT OUT to one of our very own.... jasonthewho.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JASON! Have a great day!

[jasonthewho]

Thanks for the shout out Ted!

[Mark Johnson]

To his credit, Ted's thread is still the fifth most viewed. Has anybody talked to the ladder man? I hope he's doing ok and that we hear from him again soon .... Ted, if you're lurking, give us a sign!

[totitefilms]

Hi Ted,

I was looking for your movie and couldn't find it until I read your thread. I'm sorry to hear about your situation. I hope everything is well for you.

[Simon Höfer]

Yeah, where is the ladder master?

[Dustin R. Rogan]

Hey Ted,
Don't know if you check the thread anymore, just seeing how you're doing buddy!

take care
Rogan

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Yup, Best wishes!
Haven't talked to you in a while.

I hope things are going much better for you.

Cheers!

Mike

[Marlon Ladd]

Hey, Ted. I just wanted to chime in. I just read your post to see why production was canceled. Hope all is well.

[ZazaCast]

Bueller...Bueller...Bueller...
Please give us an update & let us know you're O.K.

[Ted Arabian]

Hey Guys!

Thanks for the posts.

Yeah... been MIA on the boards... Working 24/7 to get a Summer festival up and taking care of life.

Things are great but they are tough at times. It is a weird thing to leave someone you've been with for over 12 years.

I have much to share and will do so when I can. Right now I have until tomorrow to have this fest up and running and then I have 2 Obama gigs! (sweet!!! I've been missing my Obama-bucks!)

Talk to you soon.

Oh! I have yet to start watching films ( :crybaby: ) Too freakin' busy!!!

But I am looking forward to seeing them. I hope everyone is having a blast!

-Ted

[ZazaCast]

Hey Guys!

Thanks for the posts.

Yeah... been MIA on the boards... Working 24/7 to get a Summer festival up and taking care of life.


-Ted


Did you see what he did there quoting my movie...24/7...?
Way to go Ted!

[Ted Arabian]

Well Hello! WTF??? What's been going on with you TED!!! Sheesh!

...............

Hey Guys,

Listen... First I apologize. I haven't seen a fricken single film.

I hope that you can understand that it has been a bit out of my control as I am using a broadband card for my wireless while living in the RV. It has a max of 5GB activity. I am waiting to get to FREE fast internet (at my old home) to download ALL of the films.

(I know that I missed on everything. Including voting. I hope everyone was satisfied with their work and the results... whatever they may be.)

ALSO, I've had not time to focus on filmmaking. And when I do, it draws memories that I just don't need right now. (my wife was supportive in every thing that I did with filmmaking... it pains me to think of her if I can help it. So I don't think about filmmaking right now.)

I have been focusing on Life and how wonderful it is.

And I just bought my first Harley-Davidson!!! Sitting right outside my rig.

1999 XL1200 Custom Sportster. Beautiful paint and chrome. AWESOME SOUND!!! OMG, I am one of those obnoxious guys on a Harley!!! AND I LOVE IT!

I have an awesome trailer that I just bought to tow my bike in. I bought something large enough to use as my "garage." (Right now, all of my carpentry tools and Filmmaking gear are IN THE RV with me. YIKES!) Soon my trailer will be home to all of that sh*t and my bike.

And then I am hitting the road once my house sells. (Hopefully by Sept)

I plan to journey across the country, southern route, over through Texas or so, into Texas for a spell and then through the SW to LA.

I am hoping that my journey will be at the pace that I am living now. Enjoying every minute of it. And I want to drop in on as many dvxusers as possible. (well, those who'd want to maybe see me!)

I plan to take my time and stop in a town... find a spot for the RV and break out the bike.... maybe find some carpentry work that needs to be done... visit and enjoy... and then move on.

I hope to see many of you in my travels! :beer:



That's a brief update from the desk of Ted Arabian.

Thank you for listening (and caring).

Good night my friends.

Ted

[ZazaCast]

Ted!
Glad to here from you again...sounds like things are well & you're livin' life. Good for you. Be safe on that hog and enjoy it. Hope to see posts from you more often in the future. ...Take care, and until then....

HERE COMES BRONSON!!!

[Ted Arabian]

hee hee hee.... I am loving life right now, that's for sure.

Thanks ZaZa

And I'll be safe with the hog. (Oh, she is SOOOOOOOOOO nice!)

:)

[ZazaCast]

hee hee hee.... I am loving life right now, that's for sure.

Thanks ZaZa

And I'll be safe with the hog. (Oh, she is SOOOOOOOOOO nice!)

:)

When you get a chance...pictures!

[Ted Arabian]

Yeah, I was thinking about that.

I'll do some tomorrow.

(I just got the bike about 4 hours ago!!! tee hee hee)

[Ted Arabian]

Just so you all know, I do feel like a sh*t for letting you guys down.

I will watch all the films and I will comment on them. I promise. I love to do it.

It is just a very different and weird time for me. I am really exploring a lot.

I miss being here with you guys.

be well.

Ted

[cinealma]

Hey, Ted. How's the road treating you? A little late in here, but sorry to hear about your marriage. Best wishes to you, my friend. Anyway, when you get to LA, I've got a Double Double waiting for you!


Cheers!

[Ted Arabian]

Woo Hoo!!!!!!!

Thanks John!

I have got my groove on!!! :thumbsup:

[cinealma]

Woo Hoo!!!!!!!

Thanks John!

I have got my groove on!!! :thumbsup:


Get on with your bad self! :beer:

[Ted Arabian]

I'm on it!!! I'm on it!!!

I am really taking this all in. It is awesome. Some hard days. Some sad days. But I really feel the earth under me and my dreams before me.

It is awesome.

And now I have a bike to really let go. (the bike is SO AWESOME... have I said that???)

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Just so you all know, I do feel like a sh*t for letting you guys down.

I will watch all the films and I will comment on them. I promise. I love to do it.

It is just a very different and weird time for me. I am really exploring a lot.

I miss being here with you guys.

be well.

Ted
Don't worry about it at all! There are much more important things in life.
Glad to hear from you.

Congratulations on the Hog!! :thumbsup:

[Ted Arabian]

You can say that again, Mike!

I keep thinking that when I get back to filmmaking, I am going to have such a new zest on things.

I am loving life right now. Didn't know how much I had shut down before. Love my wife. Didn't love the lifestyle.

Thanks for piping in!

Hope you are well.

And sorry.. my trip is a SOUTHERN ROUTE. I won't be seeing you unless you want to pop down here before I go.

(but not in the nest 10 days, okay... I am off to a outdoor music fest in upstate NY

[jasonthewho]

Welcome back Ted! Glad to hear you are alive and well. I pictured you wandering the streets, homeless, trying to trade a film adaptor for food/drugs.

I'm getting married on Saturday, then going on a honeymoon, so I'll be absent from the boards for a while. I hope you enjoy all the films, and I look forward to reading your comments when I get back.

[Ted Arabian]

hey Jason, congratulations!!! I hope the very best for you and your new wife. How exciting for you.

Best of luck!

Talk to you when you get back from the Honeymoon!!!

[Simon Höfer]

The ladderman is back! Glad to hear you are doing well! And make sure to post pictures :D

[metro2307]

Best of luck, Ted! Good to see you back....

[Brandon Rice]

Hey Ted, glad to see you back around!

[Jeff Anderson]

Hey Ted glad to hear you are having some good times and getting out there and enjoying life. Can't wait to see pics of the bike some time. Have fun at the music fest and keep on enjoying the open road. Its a fantastic place to be!

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks guys!

Great to touch base.

Here are some promised pix....

first up is my NEW SHAVE PATTERN.... chopped off the segment between the sideburns and the goatee....

http://tedarabian.com/lightwritepictures/no_beard.jpg


next up is the new bike.....

http://tedarabian.com/lightwritepictures/bike_right.jpg


And Me on the Bike.....

http://tedarabian.com/lightwritepictures/ted_enjoying.jpg


Of cousre, I do wear the appropriate attire....

http://tedarabian.com/lightwritepictures/ted_riding.jpg


Having a great time!!!

http://tedarabian.com/lightwritepictures/Ted_howl.jpg


Just loving it.....

http://tedarabian.com/lightwritepictures/DSC_0212.jpg


Wish you were here!!!!!!!!

http://tedarabian.com/lightwritepictures/ted_home.jpg

[Tom Marshall]

Ted!! Good to have you back, buddy! :beer:

So you're now a biker... awesome... welcome to the club. I bought a motorcycle last month. It's a Buell 1125R... Since Buell is owned by Harley, I too own a HOG. :D

When you get out here, we'll have to ride.

Seriously, it's good to see that you're getting your life back on track, and, more importantly, finally moving out here to Lala Land... :)

See ya soon, man... :)

[Ted Arabian]

Very Cool, Tom. I am currently looking for riding partners. Glad you are available!

We'll have to cruise all over the cool places of LALALAND!!!

Looking forward to it!

-Ted

PS - I love the new avatar, buddy!

[KellyLape]

I still remember riding back to "that turn" on the hill in Timber Oregon and seeing Chuck on his bike shaking his head. You climbing up the hill and my bike stuck in that rotten log. How the hell you walked away that day in 1982/83? - I still don't know. I haven't rode since (not really anyway) - I am happy as hell for you on your hog, or is it a weiner pig?

Kelly

[Simon Höfer]

Pics are looking great Ted! The new shave pattern definitely fits the bike :D

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Great pics, man! Glad to see that you are doing well.

Cheers! :beer:

Mike

[Marlon Ladd]

Glad to see you back, Ted!! Man, you look really happy and that's great! Lookin' good, man!

[Slimothy]

Cool Ted! More pics man!

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks Guys! I will post more when I get them.

I am just getting back from spending 10 days on a farm in NY state working a music fest.

Great time. Totally spent at the moment!!!

Appreciate the kind words as always.

I really am looking forward to having a bit of order in my life... I sure miss the boards.

You guys be well.

Talk soon,

Ted

[ZazaCast]

What fest... I'm in upstate????

[Tom Marshall]

Ted! You've got a birthday thread in the Cafe... :beer:

[Ted Arabian]

I do? Cool! Thanks Tom!

....


Zaza... it is the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival in Hillsdale, NY. Every year in July. Great time! About 20,000 people camping and listening to music in a hay field. I go every year.

[ZazaCast]

Zaza... it is the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival in Hillsdale, NY. Every year in July. Great time! About 20,000 people camping and listening to music in a hay field. I go every year.

Damn... wish I knew about this one, I could have met you...it's only about an hour drive. I could have crused down in the '69 Road Runner...then it would have only taken 20 minutes!! :thumbup:

[Ted Arabian]

that would have been cool, man.

It is a great time there.

I'll admit though, I really go for the community and the party. Some of the music is great. But it is really all about the scene.

Very chill.