THE MOIRÈ EFFECT - a new short film by Ted Arabian

[Ted Arabian]

PRODUCTION CANCELED

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Poster in progress...

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Coming Soon to DVXuser.com

New film to be shot by Ted Arabian for Time Fest

[Ted Arabian]

Casting Announcement....

Auditions are still underway but there has been one definite casting decision made.

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Farruh as ALEX MONREAU

http://lightwritepictures.com/Richard_DeAgazio.jpg
Richard DeAgazio as THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

[Ted Arabian]

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[Blaine]

Sounds good, Ted. Using the same banner? :evil:

[Mark Johnson]

Great Banner Ted!!!!

[Charlie Anderson]

It's about DejaVu right? almost like you've made this film before...

[bosindy]

hey hey, great Ted, looking forward to hearing about it.

[Luis Caffesse]

Diggin the title, Ted.
Can't wait to see it.
:thumbsup:

[Ted Arabian]

You guys are too funny!

Banner will come soon.

More importantly, I need opinions on the image of this 35mm adapter that I have.

I purchased this during Horrorfest but never used it. I didn't have the monitor to accurately shoot with it. I now do.

It is a homemade job by dvxuser member Edweirdo. Seems to work well but I don't know if the image quality/Bokeh is up to standard. And I don't want to shoot my film with this only to find out that the adapter brought down the quality of my film.

Whereas I really do want to shoot with an adapter, I don't think it is worth it if the image is going to suck.

So.... I am uploading a link to a 35 second clip. I would love it if anyone interested would take the time to download, watch and let me know about the image quality and Bokeh.

One thing is for sure... there is an AWFUL moire effect in FCP and in QT. However, this is not present on my actual TV set. It must be a computer thing. And if I can't shake this moire, than I will have to forego the adapter.

And yes... the incident of this moire IS what prompted the title! It is so perfect for my story! Gotta love when things like that happen!

Thanks guys. Here is the link....

LINK REMOVED!

[Blaine]

There's definitely something funky going on there, Ted. Was that some fairly bad interlacing I was seeing, too?

[Mark Johnson]

Yes, Ted. That footage surely is interlaced, eh? Did you intend to shoot it i-laced?

[bosindy]

yeah Ted, no good.

[Ted Arabian]

Here are some still if you don't want to download but want to offer opinion. Also, I am exporting a smaller file size of the test.

http://tedarabian.com/35mm_i.jpg

http://tedarabian.com/35mm_2.jpg

http://tedarabian.com/35mm_3.jpg

[Tom Marshall]

I somehow managed to find Ted's banner... don't ask me how...

http://www.winwenger.com/moire1.jpg

Good luck, Ted... :beer:

[Ted Arabian]

Just seeing your comments above.

You know, I am about to throw this computer on the floor.

The footage is not interlaced. At least, when I stop and go frame by frame, there is not a single frame that has upper or lower fields at all.

Now... I continue to follow the comment on Post #1 under FCP sticky by Noah stating that I must capture at 29.97

And every time that I do, I get a message stating that the imported footage does not match the sequence settings. Do I want to change the settings?

I have tried many combinations of importing and sequence settings. I continue to get that message.

This is what happened to my film "Love." I got that message over and over. I finally had to edit it as is and look what happened!

At least, I have time to figure this out this time.

Thanks for taking a look.

I will go back to FCP and see wtf is going on!

[Ted Arabian]

Lol! Tom, That Is Perfect!!!!

[Ted Arabian]

Okay, I just re-imported that footage and THIS time when FCP asked me if I wanted it to change the settings to make the footage and the sequence settings match, I said NO. And it looks 100 times better!

I will take down that other piece of crap and ask you guys to look at this new import.

Give me a few....

[Tom Marshall]

Ted, it looks to me like it's a field order problem. Maybe you have even first when it should be odd first or vice-versa. I don't know...

EDIT: Ok, nevermind... :laugh:

[Ted Arabian]

You know what.... This sucks. I am really starting to hate FCP. I never had problems before I switched to 6.0

However, one thing that I am noticing.... when I go to flip the image, THAT'S when all of the artifacts show up!!!!

Does this make any sense? I have been using Video Effects, Perspective, Rotate, Rotate.

I do this, I get artifacts. I undo this and I DON'T.

Any ideas or suggestions? Is there another way to flip the image?

(totally glad that I am doing these 35mm adapter tests NOW!)

[Wild Imagination Films]

Ted,
6 minutes of this? Moire' (http://www.mathematik.com/Moire/)
I'm Hipmotized.
-Will

[bosindy]

ted, flip the image in motion 180 deg in the viewer. thats what i did with the brevis footage.

[Ted Arabian]

You know, Jim.... I JUST DID THAT AND IT LOOKS SO MUCH BETTER!!!!

THANK YOU!!!!!!

I am exporting right now.

Hopefully you guys will take another peek at this.

back in a few.

[Charlie Anderson]

use FLOP and set it to BOTH instead of using the 180 thing in the motion tab. It's under Perspective in the Effects Tab. No rendering is needed for FLOP whereas you still need to render out the 180 flip under motion

[Mark Johnson]

We just bring in P2 cards so I can't really comment on your FCP workflow. There are a lot of people here working with DVX/FCP so it shouldn't be hard to get some help.

When I look at the images you posted above I wonder if you got your back focus properly set OR whether you've got funky optics. What lens are you using? I see a lot of "glass bottle" effect with very soft focus on the edges in comparison to other objects in the same focal plane. That's almost always a back focus issue or a lens issue. My suggestion is that you download a focus chart and shoot it at different distances to let us really see how your optics are performing.

[Ted Arabian]

Ted,
6 minutes of this? Moire' (http://www.mathematik.com/Moire/)
I'm Hipmotized.
-Will

Hey Will, don't worry... I only plan on shooting about 2 1/2 minutes of that! :grin:

Okay....

I have re-exported and compressed this test shot. If you have time to take a peek and let me know if this adapter produces an acceptable image, I'd appreciate it.

No need to comment on the shaky crap... I do not have this adapter supported on rails and I was focusing by hand. I would have to use a follow focus because this things shakes if I look at it cross-eyed!

Anyway....

**************** HOLD THE PHONE ***************

THIS FOOTAGE IS INTERLACED!!!! WTF?????

Back to FCP.

[Wild Imagination Films]

Ted,
only two and a half minutes would leave me Hip-less-tized. (guess the original post should have said "hipmoiretized."

[Ted Arabian]

We just bring in P2 cards so I can't really comment on your FCP workflow. There are a lot of people here working with DVX/FCP so it shouldn't be hard to get some help.

When I look at the images you posted above I wonder if you got your back focus properly set OR whether you've got funky optics. What lens are you using? I see a lot of "glass bottle" effect with very soft focus on the edges in comparison to other objects in the same focal plane. That's almost always a back focus issue or a lens issue. My suggestion is that you download a focus chart and shoot it at different distances to let us really see how your optics are performing.
Thanks Mark... Thanks All....

I am going to have to get some assistance on importing my footage into FCP before I can request your opinion.

I am very upset at this crap. I do not understand this at all.

I am shooting on F6 (scene setting) on a dvx100b and editing on FCP 6.02

IF anyone can tell me what settings I should use, please let me know.

According to Noah, I am to capture at 29.97 So, should I set my sequence settings to 29.97? I have read that for F6, I should edit on a 23.98 timeline.

Do I capture at 29.97 and edit at 23.98???

anyone know?

[Ted Arabian]

"hipmoiretized."

LOL!

[Blaine]

Set FCP like this...
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/10394/1204239110.jpg
(only use anamorphic if you are in the 16:9 mode.)
Edit 23.98; shoot F6.

[Kyle Stebbins]

Ted, at first glance my initial thought was that your camera (still the dvx, right?) wasn't properly focused on the macro. I know you're using your 35mm lens but be sure your camera's optical system is properly focused on the image and then let it be.

I'm probably beating a dead horse with this, but just in case... there it is! my two cents!

[Mark Johnson]

I'm probably beating a dead horse with this, but just in case... there it is! my two cents!

You ARE a dead horse.

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks Kyle, I think Mark was eluding to the same thing. I will check that focus and try again. I know that Edwierdo provided me with a Manual Focus setting and a Zoom setting when I received the adapter. I can't put my hands on that paper right now. I own it but where???? (yes, my personal space looks like Mark's! LOL :grin: )

But I will work on that focus biz before I request more feedback.
..........

Blaine, thanks! I will try this.

As I dig deep into FCP, I am finding all kinds of settings. I don't know what I should be touching and what I should leave alone.

I wish that they made a button for: dvx100B/squeeze/F6(24pA)

Oh well...

We will get this right.

Thanks guys. I will check this focus and try to capture this footage and then upload for your feedback.

But first I have to go eat dinner!

-Ted

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Awesome! Can't wait to see what you come up with for this one.

Mike

[Matthew R. Rodwell]

Good luck Ted

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks Mike and Matthew, appreciate that.

Wow... there seems to be a lot of dvxusers in Austin. I need to get down there, visit my Dad and meet all of these Austin Filmmakers!

[Matthew R. Rodwell]

Should be quite a few submissions out of Austin this go around, even more then Love Fest.

[Ted Arabian]

That's awesome. Do you guys get together?

If I lived around a handful of dvxusers, I'd try to get together once a month or so to discuss filmmaking, technique and such.

[Ted Arabian]

Trying this again!

I finally got this 35mm adapter footage exported correctly.

I did not re-shoot the footage using a different back focus. I will do that tomorrow.

I am requesting feedback on this clip before I shoot my Time Fest film with it.

I am concerned about the quality of the image because this is a homemade adapter and that it has a static ground glass.

The clip is 24 seconds long and 8.75 MB in size.

I would appreciate any feedback.

RIGHT CLICK THIS TO DOWNLOAD
(http://tedarabian.com/Sequence 1-35mm_test_6-H.264.mov)
Thanks!

-Ted

[Blaine]

Downloading now.

You got rid of the interlace but it still looks like shit.

[Mark Johnson]

Ted, all of us here at the FatMonsterFilms party are going to study this and give you some feedback shortly.

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks Blaine.

I guess I can't use this homemade 35mm adapter.

Damn!

Anyone want to sell me a SGPro, Brevis, RedRock or Letus for a good price??? :)

(I'll throw in a really crappy homemade static GG 35mm adapter for free!)

[Blaine]

Standby...

[Charlie Anderson]

Can you give me a month for the G35 to come out? hah

[Mark Johnson]

Ted ... TED!!!!

Don't discard that adapter yet. Through the magic of post the FatMonsterTeam has been able to rescue your footage. We'll be happy to post the filter settings we used so that others with your adapter can benefit. In fairness, I should add that Disjecta was primarily responsible for developing these settings:

www.archivisuals.com/TedFix.mov (http://www.archivisuals.com/TedFix.mov)

p.s., Disjecta also said that you may have slightly better results if you use a tripod next time.

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks Mark. When I shoot my Monet montage, I'll use those settings!

btw... not a tripod issue, it's an adapter that is not supported by rails. Just doing tests for quality of the image. Not trying to put together a demo reel.

Okay, back to the drawing boards.....

[Tom Marshall]

Hey Ted, she's waiting for you to get back to the west coast... :beer:

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/17011/1163394321.jpg

[Kyle Stebbins]

You ARE a dead horse.

:nads:

[Ted Arabian]

No thanks, Tom... I have all I need right here!

http://tedarabian.com/Di_Ted_redsox.jpg

[Charlie Anderson]

No thanks, Tom... I have all I need right here!

http://tedarabian.com/Di_Ted_redsox.jpg
A baseball game?

[Ted Arabian]

My Red Sox, man! Come on.... :)

Ummmm.... and my wonderful wife, Diane! :love4:

[Charlie Anderson]

Ahhh see we have the Oriole's here in Baltimore. The only time we have a stadium that full is when the Red Socks come to town for a night of Comedy

[Dougyfresh13]

Another red sox fan nice, scoring tickets to games has become a lot more difficult. i think they are sold out until 2019.

[bosindy]

Ted, where was that pic taken? it's not fenway

[Dustin R. Rogan]

I'm a fan Ted! Good luck with your entry!

[Ted Arabian]

Ahhh see we have the Oriole's here in Baltimore. The only time we have a stadium that full is when the Red Socks come to town for a night of Comedy

That picture was taken IN BALTIMORE!!! It was Fenway South for the day. Totally awesome day. So many Sox fans. It is funny to just try and FIND an Oriole's fan in the pictures.

I have some pretty cool pictures from that day... including one with Millar and Lowell hanging out during a pitching change. The funny thing was that Millar was on second base and walked over to third to chat with Mike. It was a great day.

Another red sox fan nice, scoring tickets to games has become a lot more difficult. i think they are sold out until 2019.

Yeah, mon. I can't get tickets to Fenway... that's why we went down to Baltimore with all of the other Red Sox fans. It was crazy. The whole drive down there was pack with cars with Red Sox stickers and such.

Ted, where was that pic taken? it's not fenway

As you have figured by now... Baltimore. What a beautiful park. We had a great time.

I'm a fan Ted! Good luck with your entry!
Thanks Dustin! Lovin' that banner. Slick!

[Tom Marshall]

No thanks, Tom... I have all I need right here!

I distinctly recall asking her if she was ready to move to the west coast and I think she said ok... so... come on, man! :beer:

[Charlie Anderson]

Yeah Camden Yards is a great park, about 20-25 mins from my house. Too bad the Orioles suck.

If you're ever in town again Ted let me know!

[Ted Arabian]

I distinctly recall asking her if she was ready to move to the west coast and I think she said ok... so... come on, man! :beer:

Tom... believe me, I am working on getting out to the west coast, but honestly... if you think that humungous fake breasts are any incentive, then you don't know me very well.


Yeah Camden Yards is a great park, about 20-25 mins from my house. Too bad the Orioles suck.

If you're ever in town again Ted let me know!

Charlie, absolutely! I haven't looked at the schedule but my wife and I had a great time going down there for a game.

I will definitely let you know if we head down there! Always great to meet fellow dvxusers!

-Ted

[Ted Arabian]

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[Mark Harris]

That's cool Ted. I tend to write extensive backstories more and more to clarify the places and people in my head before I write the actual script.

[Matthew R. Rodwell]

That's awesome. Do you guys get together?

If I lived around a handful of dvxusers, I'd try to get together once a month or so to discuss filmmaking, technique and such.

Some of us do. We had a small get together last night to talk about "Three Night Stay" and also to discuss the feature we are shooting later this year. Three of the group members are also submitting their own seperate projects for TimeFest. We even had the honor of a cameo appearance by our furry neighborhood moderator Luis.

[Mark Johnson]

Ted,

Way cool update. What did you decide regarding shooting this as an ACTION film? ARe you changing the concept? From your report it appears you've nixed the notion of using a stabilizer and also will not be using a 35mm adapter. Does that mean you will shoot stock DVX100?

One of the great thing about these threads is to watch progress and developments. Having you part of this fest from the git-go is way cool. I know we all are hoping to get more updates and hopefully some images as you make decisions.

Where are you going to be shooting this and have you settled on locations?

[Ted Arabian]

That's cool Ted. I tend to write extensive backstories more and more to clarify the places and people in my head before I write the actual script.

As an actor, I always try to develop a bit of a backstory. I haven't really done it with my films. But I like this. And this story is so freakin' amazing. I am just loving the concept. I feel that it needs to be pitched!


Ted,

Way cool update. What did you decide regarding shooting this as an ACTION film? ARe you changing the concept? From your report it appears you've nixed the notion of using a stabilizer and also will not be using a 35mm adapter. Does that mean you will shoot stock DVX100?

One of the great thing about these threads is to watch progress and developments. Having you part of this fest from the git-go is way cool. I know we all are hoping to get more updates and hopefully some images as you make decisions.

Where are you going to be shooting this and have you settled on locations?

Hey Mark, Thanks!

I am a bit torn... I really had an action concept running through my head BUT as i started to think about it, I asked myself... HOW THE HECK AM I GOING TO SHOOT THIS??? I feel that an action film has to more than static shots.

As for clarifying whether this is an ACTION film or not is yet to be determined. I will write out this story and find a section of it to focus my short on. I foresee many options here.

I am going to write a few users here and ask some questions about action technique.

Anyone willing to offer their 2 cents are more than encouraged to do so.

As for the 35mm adapter, I really wanted to use one in this film but I think that it will have to wait for another fest!

And yes.... pretty much intending on shooting this with my dvx100b

[Ted Arabian]

Some of us do. We had a small get together last night to talk about "Three Night Stay" and also to discuss the feature we are shooting later this year. Three of the group members are also submitting their own seperate projects for TimeFest. We even had the honor of a cameo appearance by our furry neighborhood moderator Luis.

That's really cool. I wish I live around more dvxusers.

[Matthew R. Rodwell]

That's really cool. I wish I live around more dvxusers.

I just moved here a few months ago and after meeting members of the community I am very pleased with my decision of moving here. I love living in such an art influenced city. The people here are great...until they step foot inside their vehicles:furious3: lol

[Ted Arabian]

...until they step foot inside their vehicles:furious3: lol

:huh: Did I miss part of a story here? What do you mean?

btw, I loved Austin, TX. My Dad and Stepmom live in Kyle, about 20-25 minutes south of Austin (right next to San Marco).

The people ARE awesome and the nightlife there is very cool.

My wife and I actually loved Texas a lot. It is such a great place. We spent 16 weeks traveling the state on a 2-person show that we did in the schools. What a great time! We saw just about every inch of Texas. An amazing state with amazing people.

[Sid Barnhoorn]

Hi Ted,

This sounds like a great project! Good luck with it.

Cheers,

[Matthew R. Rodwell]

I lived in Italy for 3 years and I once though they were the craziest drivers on earth...until I moved here. People are maniacs on the roads.

:huh: Did I miss part of a story here? What do you mean?

btw, I loved Austin, TX. My Dad and Stepmom live in Kyle, about 20-25 minutes south of Austin (right next to San Marco).

The people ARE awesome and the nightlife there is very cool.

My wife and I actually loved Texas a lot. It is such a great place. We spent 16 weeks traveling the state on a 2-person show that we did in the schools. What a great time! We saw just about every inch of Texas. An amazing state with amazing people.

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks Sid! Glad you dropped in. I am very excited about this story. Thanks!

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

Okay.... looking for feedback on a completely different subject.

I have been wanting an official name to produce under. I continue to google names and find them taken. I have just found a name that IS NOT taken and I really like the sound of it and what it means (or translate into).

You opinion/feedback requested.....

LIGHTWRITE PICTURES

http://tedarabian.com/lightwrite_banner.jpg

What do you think?

[Ted Arabian]

I lived in Italy for 3 years and I once though they were the craziest drivers on earth...until I moved here. People are maniacs on the roads.

Italy sounds great! Was that for school?

As for the drivers in Texas, I am so surprised! Most of my driving was highway driving but the drivers were GREAT! I loved how slower drivers would move to the side to allow you to pass. Here in the Northeast, it is not that way at all. (Actually, I have lived in CA, OR, and NC and I have NEVER had anyone allow me to pass!) It is always, "I must be ahead of you!" attitude.

Perhaps the city driving is like most places in America. We live in a very selfish society... and it really shows in how we drive.

[Ted Arabian]

Reposting my proposed production name to produce my work under...

http://tedarabian.com/lightwrite_banner.jpg

comments/feedback/opinion appreciated!

[Simon Höfer]

Looking forward to this one. Your love fest entry was really good!

Nice production name :D

So will you have a bigger crew on this project?

Also good luck to you!

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks Simon.

I will be looking to put together a crew for this film. I am learning how to allow others to be involved! (I am such a solo guy when it comes to creative projects.)

Thanks for the thumbs up on the name. I am hoping that it is appealing. I like what it says... Writing with Light.

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

REQUEST FOR OPINION AND FEEDBACK....

Looking for a production name to produce my work under. Any thoughts on LIGHTWRITE PICTURES?

http://tedarabian.com/lightwrite_banner.jpg

35mm Adapter Test - click to view post and download (http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showpost.php?p=1206788&postcount=38)

Coming Soon to DVXuser.com

New film to be shot by Ted Arabian for Time Fest

Poster and storyline to come soon.I like the production name and the 35mm test!

Keep at it!

Mike

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks Mike.

I am glad you checked out the 35mm test. I didn't do ANY lighting other than what my living room naturally supplies. I am looking forward to actually setting up some lights and testing it.

Thanks for the comment on the production name.

I think that I am going to go with it.

[Ted Arabian]

WANTED: VFX artist.

Seeking highly qualified and skilled person with the ability to produce visual effects.

Ideal candidate should be a bit of a perfectionist and want to create original work... and like to do this for free! :D

Inquire within!

[Tomas Riuka]

i can draw with paint, is that enough? :d

[Ted Arabian]

Next! :D

[Tomas Riuka]

alright, alright, i know some word :D some photoshop, some ae, but i think i'm gonna pass this time :D sorry...

[Mark Johnson]

Riuka,

I know Ted. If you can supply those pictures of Lithuanian girls, you'll be IN!

[Ted Arabian]

Nice. Thanks to who ever knocked my thread down to 4 stars!

[Mark Johnson]

Nice. Thanks to who ever knocked my thread down to 4 stars!

Hey, they hit me too, Ted. Really cute.

[Ted Arabian]

Yeah, I noticed that.

Well, at least we don't blend in with ALL of the other 5 star threads! I mean, this has become stupid.

[Ted Arabian]

Well, off to bed.

I am very excited with the progress I've made on THE MOIRÈ EFFECT.

As it stands now, I have drafted the outline for the six minute short and have written a back story that could make a feature.

I would like to tell more about this story but I am going to hold off. I mean, it IS only March 1st!!!

I will say that this film is definitely in the genre of a Sci-Fi. But with a name like THE MOIRÈ EFFECT, you probably had already figured that out!

I will find ways to give information about the story... in time!

Best to all,

-Ted

[n8ture]

Night Ted. Hope Mark and crew don't bring the party over here. You might be surprised when you get up in the morning. :)

[Mark Johnson]

OOOOOOH good idea ......

[Ki-Ki]

nice shot with the camera, thingie , was expecting some wrinkly old women with one eye to jump out screaming towards the end like on youtube. best of luck with the film,

-thump up smiley-

[Cryogenic Filmworks]

Ted,

Since my project is coming from a partial feature treatment, I also plan on writing and shooting as much as I can. I am however going to make sure the meat of it will fit in that six minute window.

Good luck on the project.

[Ted Arabian]

Night Ted. Hope Mark and crew don't bring the party over here. You might be surprised when you get up in the morning. :)

This HAS happened before!

OOOOOOH good idea ......

Mark, don't act like it hasn't!!!


:grin: :grin: :grin:

Sorry that I am missing the party over there... I am too busy writing this novel!

[Ted Arabian]

nice shot with the camera, thingie , was expecting some wrinkly old women with one eye to jump out screaming towards the end like on youtube. best of luck with the film,

-thump up smiley-

Ki-Ki... what the heck are you talking about?????


Ted,

Since my project is coming from a partial feature treatment, I also plan on writing and shooting as much as I can. I am however going to make sure the meat of it will fit in that six minute window.

Good luck on the project.

Yes, I was checking out your thread. Good luck to you, too!

[Tomas Riuka]

seems like they were havin fun yesterday at my place :))

[Ted Arabian]

Yeah.... they do that! :D

[Mark Johnson]

Hola Ted .... my head hurts!!!

[Ted Arabian]

hahaha!!!! well, it sounds like you had one heck of a party last night! :insert on of Larry's famous smilies here!:

[Drew Ott]

Good luck on this Ted. I got busy with school work the week of Love Fest viewing and never got to tell you that I thought you did a great job with Love.

I can't wait to see what you do this time.

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks Drew! Very kind of you to pass on the comment. Appreciate it.

I am excited about this next fest. I have a new set of goals that I want to achieve. We'll see how I do!

(another Texas dvxuser!!! You guys are taking over the place! :) I love Austin!)

-Ted

[Tom Marshall]

I am too busy writing this novel!

Oooh, a novel? Do tell... :)

[Ted Arabian]

Oooh, a novel? Do tell... :)

I would but then I would give away my Time Fest entry! :grin:

[Ted Arabian]

This transmission is also located on Post #2 along with previous transmission.

http://tedarabian.com/TIME_prodnotes_ii.jpg

[Tomas Riuka]

I envy you such wife, Ted! :) i wich i had one! and if she even supports you in all of this! give her my best wishes from Lithuania!

[Cliff Wildman]

ted - isn't it great to have the supportive spouse? i couldn't do it without mine...

love the title, great choice, can't wait to hear more!

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks Tomas and Cliff... Yes, a supportive wife is something that I am very thankful for. Makes all the difference in the world!

And thanks Cliff for the additional comments. I hope to provide something on a whole new level for me.

[Ted Arabian]

Script is almost complete!!!!

[bosindy]

Ted, am I gonna need an aspirin before I read it?:smile:

[Gohanto]

Sweet title. Had to Google it to see what it even was, but I'm very curious how you incorporate that into a film.

Best of luck with it.

[Ted Arabian]

WHEW!!!!!

IT IS WRITTEN!!!!

Info will be posted about the story AFTER a "preview audience" has been selected to read the script!

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!! :happy:


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

Thanks Gohanto!

No Jim... no meds needed to watch! :)

[Matt Sconce]

Good job! It feels nice when you finish the script doesn't it! Good luck!

[n8ture]

Congrats Ted!

[Tomas Riuka]

that was fast :)

[Simon Höfer]

Congratulations!

[Ted Arabian]

Good job! It feels nice when you finish the script doesn't it! Good luck!

Thanks!

Congrats Ted!

Thanks!

that was fast :)

Thanks!

Congratulations!

And Thanks!

:)

[Kyle Stebbins]

rock on, ted man. hope i can get a sneak peek! (even though i still owe you!)

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks Kyle.

Check your PMs!

:)

[Ted Arabian]

Just have to say that I have received some really great feedback thus far. I am very excited to make the suggested changes. I just love hearing the different views.

It is so funny, you get so involved in writing that you can over-look some simple things (and not so simple things!)

I have discovered that writing a Sci-Fi is pretty brutal! There is so much that I feel needs to be explained... you know, being such a fiction and all.

Really want to thank those members who are previewing this script and offering such great feedback.

I say it all the time but I'll say it again..... I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!!

-Ted

[Tom Marshall]

Science fiction is probably the trickiest stuff to write... I applaud you, Ted, for doing a very good job on your first draft. :)

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks Tom. You ain't kidding... very tricky! I really do have a ton on material that backs up this story. Some really great stuff.

I had to create all of it just so I could get to the point of writing what I sent you.

Thanks again for the valuable feedback! (and for the smiley!) :beer:

-Ted

[Ted Arabian]

Also added to Post #2 with other entries...

http://tedarabian.com/TIME_prodnotes_iii.jpg

[Tom Marshall]

Ted, I definitely like the story idea! It gives you room to explore some cool ideas on the whole issue... I can't say what issue as I don't want to give anything away, of course, but the president is a good way to start things off... :)

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks Tom. Yeah, I wanted to start off with a bang!

HOWEVER, I have been enlightened to some really interesting feedback and am currently doing a complete re-write (just to see if anything sticks).

I do like the approach of the first draft but there is some great ideas in the re-write.

Looking forward to seeing what happens with it.

btw, cast of characters has not changed! :)

[Ted Arabian]

Just to update (for anyone who may be monitoring) the second revision is coming along nicely. It is awesome to see how the suggestion are tightening this thing up!

I would be able to button this up for a second viewing from if it wasn't for that damn President! (not Bush, but he's no help either! :grin: )

[bosindy]

Hang in there Ted, I am diggin it!

[Ted Arabian]

Script Update...

First revision is completed.

Based on some really great suggestions and observations (as well as a few ideas that came to me) this has become much tighter and much more interesting story (I think!).

I am sure that when the "panel of script advisors" get done, there will be a 2nd revision in the works. But I think that this is VERY close to complete. :thumbsup:


Thanks again, guys! :beer:

[sfoster]

I wish I had a script update. We still are stuck with a sequence of scenes that don't tie together very well! rewrite, rewrite, rewrite!

[Ted Arabian]

...rewrite, rewrite, rewrite!

tell me about it!

in fact,

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

Attention Script Review Board... I have updated Rev.2 as per some more great feedback! (thanks Demo!)

So, IF you have downloaded the script PRIOR to 2:25pm today, please re-download it.

(I didn't want to have to PM you all with another new link.)

Thanks for your help in this "mission!"

-Ted

[bosindy]

Attention Script Review Board... I have updated Rev.2 as per some more great feedback! (thanks Demo!)

-Ted

You are welcome Sir, and I like how you re-worked the new ending.

[Ted Arabian]

Awesome. Thanks Jim.

I just emailed you. I guess you can disregard!

We're getting there!

-Ted

[Ted Arabian]

Once again, I just received a handful of AMAZING notes. I am so stoked to start working on Revision numero THREE!

Thanks Dudley!

-Ted

[pmark23]

Looks interesting Ted. Can't wait to see it!

[jasonthewho]

I like the new look of the title in your banner.

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks Jason. It is a work in progress and will likely change again!

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


Just finished Rev. 3 of the script!!! I am loving this story. I cannot wait to shoot it.

Time for the Script Review Board to put their glasses back on! Ted needs new feedback! (new link in PM)

[Ted Arabian]

this update is also on Post #2 with other transmissions...

http://tedarabian.com/TIME_prodnotes_iiii.jpg

ummm... yeah, I gave Mark a bit of a nod in the cast!

i couldn't resists!

:)

[artofsuntzu]

Can't wait to see the 3rd-revision-script get translated to the screen. Good job, Ted!

[Mark Johnson]

Ted, you rock. I always wanted to be a general! To this day my favorite character in all of movie-dom is George C. Scott as a general. ... No, not as Patton. His role as General "Buck" Turgidson from Dr. Strangelove is the best friggin' character EVER.

[Ted Arabian]

haha! I am glad to promote you, Mark! Maybe I'll have that General take on that character! :grin: That would be a riot!!!

And thanks Dudley, you taught me so much in a short time. I can't thank you enough for the help.

[Dustin R. Rogan]

just wondering am I going to need a barf bag for your movie...due to the effect of course not the movie itself...

and I know you'll do awesome...thats all Ted knows

[Ted Arabian]

no, no... I will not being submitting a 6 minute example of a moire pattern! :)

This will be pretty cool though!

[Mark Johnson]

http://www.moire.cz/flyers/anebo.jpg

[Ted Arabian]

Mark, I know that I am not all that hip.... so can you tell me what the heck that post is about?

Is all of that for the entry on 23:30???

Where DO you find this stuff???

Thanks! (I think) :)

[Ted Arabian]

It's a start..... :) Hoping to fill in some of those blanks at the bottom of the poster soon!

http://tedarabian.com/TheMoireEffect_poster_i.jpg

[Tom Marshall]

http://vojvodic.sacha.free.fr/albums/skm22/SkM022_Esa_Moire.Minima.jpg

[Mark Johnson]

Tommy gets it...

[Tom Marshall]

It's a musician thing...

[Ted Arabian]

I get it!

It may not be as subtle...

It may not be as cool looking...

http://tedarabian.com/TIME_alt_moire.jpg


But I get it!

(Geez, how your minds work.... I am amazed that you get anything done! :grin: )

[Ted Arabian]

Poster update....

http://tedarabian.com/TheMoireEffect_poster_ii.jpg

[Aaron Marshall]

Ted, I have faith this'll be a great entry. I'm looking forward to it.

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks Aaron. I really love this script. If I can get the actors and the locations (and NOT screw up anything myself :) ) then this will be a pretty cool flick.

Since I have SO MUCH time to prepare, I am confident that I will get the actors. Locations, on the other hand, will be a little tricky but manageable.

[Ted Arabian]

I am VERY HAPPY to announce that THE ONE AND ONLY....

HERMAN WITKAM

has agreed to do the Score and Sound Design for The Moiré Effect.

and I could not be any happier about that! :happy:

....

time to go update the poster!!!

Welcome aboard Herman!

[Ted Arabian]

http://tedarabian.com/aarp_card.jpg

AHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!

:shocked::furious3::crybaby::eek::(:cry:

I got this in the mail today!!!! I am not old enough to get this!!!! (I'm getting close BUT NOT YET!!!)

[Ted Arabian]

Okay, I've spent my day at a skate park, went snow boarding, hung out at the arcade and text about 500 messages.... I feel much younger again! :)

[n8ture]

Liking the new poster Ted!!

[conrad_johnson]

Is this film about the warping of Space-time ala Einstien's theory of relativity?
That's what it looks like from the poster.



.........cool!:love4:

[Ted Arabian]

Liking the new poster Ted!!

:thumbsup: Thanks Kevin, it is a work in progress. (especially the bottom part... I hope to be able to add a lot more names down there!!!)

Is this film about the warping of Space-time ala Einstien's theory of relativity?
That's what it looks like from the poster.



.........cool!:love4:

Actually it is about a beach party. Once I have time for a photo-shoot, I'll replace that image with a blanket and a beach ball!

:cheesy:

[Marlon Ladd]

Good luck, Ted. Love the productions notes style.

[conrad_johnson]

So the beach ball will be warping the fabric of the blanket?

mmmm.......gravity.

[Ted Arabian]

Well, actually... the picture is upside-down and I don't quite know how to rotate it in photoshop... the beach ball is filled with helium. (but shhhh... that is the secret twist in my film!)

[Ted Arabian]

PRODUCTION QUERY.....

I was about to do some story-boarding and kept thinking about a few issues. Namely, Camera movement. I am very curious about the "motivated" camera move as there was quite a bit of feedback given in this department on this subject in the last fest.


I didn't go to film school and really don't know. I am sure that I am like many who just direct from what they "feel." But there are many here who direct under the general guidelines as well.

There are certain rules I completely understand... breaking the line, for instance.

I am curious if there are rules on the camera movement. Or is the feedback given on camera movement generated from opinion?

I am starting to read a book on cinematic motion. So far, I am loving the book and have been blown away by a few "seemingly" obvious comments. It is funny that directing for theatre and directing for film are TWO ENTIRELY DIFFERENT BEASTS! I guess I shouldn't be surprised by this but it is very cool to see this in writing.

I really hope that my film reflects some of this knowledge that I am obtaining.

So, I do beg the question (because I have a feeling that it is a "personal feeling"), what motivates your camera move?

The Moiré Effect is a Sci-Fi, Action-Thriller (God, I hope!). The "action" part of it is what has me a bit nervous. Do I go hand-held or static?

I have been ordering "action films" on Netflix and evaluating. I've seen both styles used effectively.

Thoughts? Comments?

Please share them if you have them.

-Ted

[Matt Sconce]

Ted, I would say build the steaditracker device I built for 36.00 You can see it used briefly in Stricken when the camera pulls up to the lead in the restaurant then turns 180 degrees with her as she turns. It gives you the best of both worlds. You can keep the energy up in chase scenes, and fight scenes, while doing freakin amazing moves, you could never do with a dolly! Use it and watch production value go Up Up Up!

Here it is. It has been worth it's weight in gold. My news station just had me use it to capture some promotional elements, because it was that cool, even though it looks ghetto!
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=43194

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks Matt for that advice and link. I keep looking at building some kind of "steadicam" device. I really could use it in a few scenes that I have slated.

:thumbsup:

I'll keep you posted! (btw... that is totally ghetto! But if it works!)

[Matt Sconce]

(btw... that is totally ghetto! But if it works!)

Absolutely Ghetto...true dat! but...My friend bought a glidecam and balanced it and touted it's brilliance, yet, after using my ghetto rig...chose it over his glidecam.. Mwah ha ha! It really is that spiftabulous.:evil:

[Ted Arabian]

Just finished watching PRIMER. Pretty cool film. VERY interesting storyline. I have some opinions about it but overall I am glad that I watched that.

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

LOVE the poster!
Nice work, Ted.

Can't wait to see what you bring to the table with this one.

Best of luck.

Mike

[Ted Arabian]

Hey Mike, Thanks for the comps man.

I, too, am looking forward to this project. I have some tough locations to find.... don't know exactly what I was thinking!!!

Glad you are back on your feet again!

-Ted

[Tom Marshall]

Hey Ted, have you arrived at a final draft yet? :)

[Ted Arabian]

Hey Ted, have you arrived at a final draft yet? :)

Uhhhh..... considering that you are among the script-reading committee, I guess not!!! :embarasse

I do feel that slight changes will naturally take place but I have this thing pretty much locked. (Please tell me IF you have other thoughts. Seriously... I value your opinion, Tom!)

[bosindy]

So what is the latest? Have you done any casting, location scouting etc.?

[Kyle Stebbins]

cool poster, ted man. what's the latest?!

[Tom Marshall]

Uhhhh..... considering that you are among the script-reading committee, I guess not!!! :embarasse

I do feel that slight changes will naturally take place but I have this thing pretty much locked. (Please tell me IF you have other thoughts. Seriously... I value your opinion, Tom!)

Actually, I think it's right about there. I was just wondering if you had added anything or not. What you have is pretty solid as it is. I just had the one suggestion that I'd mentioned. I like it! :beer:

[Ted Arabian]

So what is the latest? Have you done any casting, location scouting etc.?

Not yet... been working on Taxes and a video project. (see below)


cool poster, ted man. what's the latest?!

Hey Kyle, Thanks! (see above and then see below! :) )


Actually, I think it's right about there. I was just wondering if you had added anything or not. What you have is pretty solid as it is. I just had the one suggestion that I'd mentioned. I like it! :beer:

Thanks Tom. Yeah, I haven't looked at it recently... I have time to let it sink in and then I'll revisit it. Thanks for checking in!

............................GRILLED BUFFALO WINGS.......................


Okay....

So, I have answered the call.

Bobby Flay (of the Food Network) has put out a challenge for a 3 minute grilled recipe. I put together one and am sending it in tomorrow.

http://tedarabian.com/grill_itBANNER.jpg

Here is a compressed version of my recipe! Check it out.... please! Let me know if you see a flaw or have a suggestion. (I am not worried about CC. I know that the indor/outdoor shots are off. But I am sure that they don't care and I can't figure out Apple's Color yet! ALSO, the compression sucks here. The sound and visuals are SO MUCH better on DV tape, which is the format that they have requested.)

And wish me luck! (Hell, I'll go on the Food Network if they ask me to!)

click to download link (http://tedarabian.com/TedsWings.mov)

:thumbsup:


btw... these are REALLY great wings. This recipe is the result of 12 years of making them. You should really try these!

[Tom Marshall]

Okay....

So, I have answered the call.

Bobby Flay (of the Food Network) has put out a challenge for a 3 minute grilled recipe. I put together one and am sending it in tomorrow.

Here is a compressed version of my recipe! Check it out.... please!

And wish me luck! (Hell, I'll go on the Food Network if they ask me to!)

click to download link (http://tedarabian.com/banner_wings.jpg)

:thumbsup:

Good luck!!! :beer:

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks Man!

I had a blast making this video.

[Ted Arabian]

Aaaak! WRONG LINK!!! Hold on!


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



WHEW...... Link is up!

Check it out! :)

[Tom Marshall]

Wow, you could host a cooking show... really... :)

EDIT: Just finished watching it... and my mouth is watering... :thumbsup:

[Ted Arabian]

hee hee... thanks Tom!

I keep thinking that I would like to put together a cooking website.

I did secure the name...

theamazinggourmet.com

a few months ago.

maybe one day!

Thanks for checking it out. I am off to bed!

Later!

[HorseFilms]

I'm totally making those wings! Thanks for the video.:thumbsup:

[Charlie Anderson]

Dude I'm totally in agreeance with horse, I'm makign those wings!!!

[Ted Arabian]

I'm totally making those wings! Thanks for the video.:thumbsup:

Dude I'm totally in agreeance with horse, I'm makign those wings!!!

Thanks guys! I am sure that you will love them. They are SO freaking good. I am ALWAYS asked to bring these to parties and such.

It has been a long process of developing these. I laugh at how long I have been making these and the different ways that I have cooked them.

Let me know how your wings turn out!

:thumbsup: Ted

[Mark Johnson]

Last night Ted shared this clip with us and we ended up ordering wings from Pizza Hut cause we couldn't stop thinking about these things. Unfortunately, Ted has not given Pizza Hut his recipe ....

[Jeff Anderson]

ooh grilled buffalo wings! I'm on a health kick so I am liking this grilled idea. I'll try and find some time to fire up the grill this weekend and try this out. Thanks Ted!

[Ted Arabian]

Last night Ted shared this clip with us and we ended up ordering wings from Pizza Hut cause we couldn't stop thinking about these things. Unfortunately, Ted has not given Pizza Hut his recipe ....

Thanks Mark! Share this with Bullis and have him make them for you! :thumbsup:


ooh grilled buffalo wings! I'm on a health kick so I am liking this grilled idea. I'll try and find some time to fire up the grill this weekend and try this out. Thanks Ted!

Jeff.... the way I cook these, they lose A LOT of their fat (from the skin). Just check out HOW MUCH liquid (aka FAT) is in the bottom of that pan. I don't add a single drop of liquid. That is pure FAT!

But don't be misled... these are still juicy and delicious.

You don't HAVE to cook them on the grill as long as I do. I like them like this, but you can pull them off the grill after 30 minutes and they are just as good. My wife and I like them "dried out" and this is how I always serve them. But,really, you don't have to cook them this long.

Thanks! Let me know how they come out!

[Jeff Anderson]

Cool thanks for the tips. Just responded to the "official" wings thread too. Nice video! Good to know on the grilling times. And good to know on the fat too. Now I can eat more of them! Maybe I'll do some for 30 and some longer - I always love a good cooking experiment!

[Ted Arabian]

Cool man. I know that you'll like these.

IF you want... you can sprinkle Paprika on some of them before grilling (instead of Cayenne) for those who don't like too much spice.

The spice that you braise the wings in (the oven step), doesn't not add an overpowering spice to them. Most of the "hotness" comes from the cayenne that I sprinkle of before grilling.

Also, I have used Tabasco for the syrup but any cheaper brand cayenne sauce works just as well. (as you can see, I buy it by the gallon! That was Red Hot brand, btw.)

When I started this recipe creation, I used Imitation Maple syrup. Sucks. Use REAL maple syrup! (the imitation DOES NOT taste anywhere like real maple syrup AND imitation BURNS quick! Real does not.)

Enjoy!

[Jeff Anderson]

Yeah I basted some bacon in maple syrup one day and it was not real... Within a few minutes in the oven it was toast. Ended up with brown sugar and crushed red pepper on bacon just letting it go for 15-20 in the oven on top of a basting pan (or whatever that thing is that comes with the oven with the slots and the catch pan...) That stuff was lethal. Hot and sweet and candy like and bacon all at the same time...

Good to know on the paprika. My wife isnt up for much heat, so maybe I'll do a couple of batches. I talked her into trying a wasabi-mustard potato chip the other day and I thought she was going to cry.

[bosindy]

wow Ted, you are a natural for one of these food shows. good luck.

[Ted Arabian]

Jeff, sounds like you and I would get along just fine!!!

I love that bacon idea! Mmmmmmm.....

And Wasabi.... I love that condiment. I actually had a license plate once that had WASABI on it!

[Jeff Anderson]

Ha a license plate that says Wasabi! Yeah you and I would get along great! If you ever are in Oklahoma let me know and I'll make you some of my Wasabi Guacamole. Came out of a phase where I just snuck weird ingredients into things just because the colors matched... I think the guacamole was the only good thing to come from that.

[Ted Arabian]

wow Ted, you are a natural for one of these food shows. good luck.


Thanks Jim!

I almost submitted my recipe for Baby Back Ribs that I cooked for you. But I felt that these wings are so much more original.

Appreciate the comp. I wish I had YOU up here when I shot it. It sucks shooting by yourself because you are only wasting your own time! I have so many takes of that opening, it's disgusting! (actually, it's pretty funny. I thought of putting together a montage of just the opening!)

Anyway, it was fun to shoot.

Thanks!

[Ted Arabian]

Wasabi Guacamole.

Dude! That sounds awesome! I am going to have to try that!

[Jeff Anderson]

Dude! That sounds awesome! I am going to have to try that!

Thanks, its just avacado, salt, pepper, and some wasabi paste mashed together with a little olive oil. It takes way more wasabi than it seems like it should. I use half of a little tube (travel toothpaste sized) per avacodo. The avacado really mellows out the bite of the wasabi.

[Ted Arabian]

Man, that sounds great! I may have to try that tonight! I was thinking Mexican sounded good. (I make my own enchilada sauce... OMG. So good and SO EZ!)

[bosindy]

Thanks Jim!

I wish I had YOU up here when I shot it. It sucks shooting by yourself because you are only wasting your own time!

Thanks!

I work 4 wings!:beer:

[Ted Arabian]

I work 4 wings!:beer:

Damn... I really wish I had asked you to come up here. That would have been fun.

[Ted Arabian]

I have made a printed recipe available to you guys!

Right Click to download the PDF (http://tedarabian.com/TedsGrilledBuffaloWingsRecipe.pdf)

[bosindy]

I prefer cooking along with the video. I need the enthusiasm only you can provide.

[Ted Arabian]

:blush: Thanks Jim!

[Ted Arabian]

It is in the mail! Thanks again for the support, guys!

Time to start turning my energy back onto The Moiré Effect.

:thumbsup:

[Jeff Anderson]

Sweet good luck Ted! So are they picking or is there anyway we can go vote?

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks Jeff. No, they're picking one person to come on the show and grill with him.

I'll keep you informed!

btw, I have decided that I am going to try and do one of these cooking segments a month. I have always talked about putting some of my recipes together in a video. It was pretty fun to do and I can always use the experience of cutting and such. (cutting film, not onions!)

Oh! I told my wife about your Wasabi Guacamole. She thought that sounded great.

[Jeff Anderson]

You should definitely do more - you did a great job and seemed like a natural. Have you seen any of the Food Network's BTS stuff? They seem to air it occasionally on the weekends. They showed some great methods for some of the shows that they shoot single camera with. Basically all your wide shots with the chef narrating, then a second run with all of the closeups of the onions being cut, things going into a pan etc, no narration, but they are picking up wild foley with a boom as close to the food as the can get. The stuff cuts beautifully and gives you that nice sizzle and pop and chop. And Giada films in a real house! They just rent a new one each season for a few months and shoot non stop and move out. Prep kitchen in the garage. Its pretty fascinating stuff.

[Ted Arabian]

That is fascinating stuff!

No, I don't watch the food network. I guess I will turn it on and check it out.

I have always wanted to shoot some kind of cooking program. I have been talking about it for a couple of years. In fact, right after I purchased my dvx.

I have a perfect kitchen, (designed and built it all by scratch!), and always felt that it would make a nice set.

I really do want to shoot some more of these episodes. I love to cook and I love presentation. I think that it would be a lot of fun.

I have mentioned this often to a few friends of mine who like to cook or bake to see if they wanted to put together a few "episodes." I always get the "yeah! That sounds great!" but we never do anything about it.

Maybe time to change that!

Thanks again, Jeff. It has been totally fun talking about this.

-Ted

[Mark Johnson]

Ted, you have that truly prized quality of being so damn likeable on camera. It comes through in your writing and is a big reason why your threads are always popular. You're a man of the people, my man!! That easy going charm is what really comes through ... so conversational. If I were you I would definitely knock out a series of these and, in fact, I'd recut this one without the reference to Bobby and stick it in a package of maybe 6 or 8. Why not ship them off to some smaller markets and cable producers? If the rest of them would be this good you might just snag an offer.

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks Mark! Very kind words. Appreciate that!

Yeah, I planned on recutting the opening. In fact, I meant to shoot it when I was doing the one for Bobby. But, I forgot to grab it at the time. May have something to do with the fact that I had about 30 takes for that opening! LOL! And I cut most of it due to time! Plus I shot a CU version that I was going to cut into that opening. (Didn't need it though).

So, without a director or any crew, I just wasted too much time re-shooting and re-shooting that opening and then moved on without grabbing the opening without the mention of Bobby.

I actually thought the other day that maybe I could do a bit of ADR and replace the word "Bobby." I had an idea of what I'd say to lip sync that... Don't remember it right now.

Easy enough to just re-shoot it.

And yeah... I would like to put a short collection of these together and send them around. Hell, why not!

I do have quite a few recipes that I have "created." I could do an entire series on my BBQing alone.

I tell you, it was really fun to shoot and cut together. And I really like the pace of the one that I just produced. It really flies. I think that I would try to keep them all like that.

[Tom Marshall]

Hey Ted, I wanted to thank you again for overnighting those wings to me man... they were SO good!!! I really appreciate that. Like you said, all I had to do was heat them up and they tasted like they'd just come off the BBQ... :beer:

[Simon Höfer]

Wow, that sounds like a real nice service Tom!

I really enjoyed your Wings video Ted! Nice journey into american cooking/bbq.

[Ted Arabian]

Hey Ted, I wanted to thank you again for overnighting those wings to me man... they were SO good!!! I really appreciate that. Like you said, all I had to do was heat them up and they tasted like they'd just come off the BBQ... :beer:

hee hee hee... I was actually thinking of DOING THAT! Sending the Fat Monsters a batch of wings. I even eluded to that in a PM to Mark. Hmmmm... I'll let you know when they're on the way... then you can cash in on some wings!

Thanks Tom!

Wow, that sounds like a real nice service Tom!

I really enjoyed your Wings video Ted! Nice journey into american cooking/bbq.

Thanks Simon. I am glad that you enjoyed that. What do German's do for BBQ? You must grill?

[Simon Höfer]

Hey Ted,
I replied to your question in your wings thread (http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/newreply.php?do=postreply&t=129499). Don't want to highjack this thread to much :)

[Ted Arabian]

Well, my video is sitting in NYC. I am very nervous because I just watched "Throw Down with Bobby Flay" (first time seeing him on TV! LOL) and the episode was on BUFFALO WINGS! And he was challenging the self-proclaimed WING KING of BUFFALO NY!

WTH??? Yikes! They're not going to be looking for another Buffalo Wing Show!!!

Dang. :embarasse

[Kyle Stebbins]

TED! Those wings looked DELICIOUS!!! Your video was very professional and i LOVE the title treatment with the fire and flames. You kept me interested and sped the process up when needed. Very very cool.

I'm going to go buy some wings and use your recipe tomorrow night.
I'll take photos!! YOU ROCK

kyle

[Ted Arabian]

... i LOVE the title treatment with the fire and flames.

Dude, when I get your approval on title treatment, I KNOW that I am doing well! Thanks Kyle!

Enjoy the wings and let me know how they came out!

Peace

[Matthew R. Rodwell]

Ted is giving out a free order of wings to everyone that votes for his TimeFest entry :P

[Ted Arabian]

hahaha!!! That's funny sh*t! (and not a bad idea!!! :D )

[Tom Marshall]

Ted is giving out a free order of wings to everyone that votes for his TimeFest entry :P

You got my vote, Ted... :thumbsup:

By the way, do you have my address? :D

[jasonthewho]

Hey Ted! My fiancee and I just watched your cooking video and we both really enjoyed it. Best of luck to you!

[Kyle Stebbins]

ted man, i want to come help you shoot. when is it going down?

[Ted Arabian]

Tom, I know how to find you!

Jason, thanks for checking it out. Appreciate the "wishes."

ted man, i want to come help you shoot. when is it going down?


Kyle, my friend... I would LOVE to have you come and help me shoot this puppy!

I know that yo have a trip to CA planned but if you want to bounce from coast to coast, I'll take care of you while you are here!!! :thumbsup:

....

Hope you all are having a great Easter.

[Kyle Stebbins]

Yo Ted man, that sounds EXCELLENT! -- I've got a lot of trips planned for this year. (one to canada, one to california) -- but assuming im smart enough with my savings... which has yet to be determined ;) then i will pencil in a trip to hang with you and work on your crew. ive NEVER been to the east coast and would be DELIGHTED to come hang with you, man.

more talk later.

kyle

[Ted Arabian]

We'll definitely talk more, Kyle. It would be great to have you out here. Hopefully it will be warm. No guarantee though... after all, the film is due in June! :grin:

You can't depend on it being warm here until July. (and then it is over by mid August. :dry: )

I have to move from here....

[Ted Arabian]

Just gotta send out a Birthday Holler to the Dude, Mark Johnson!

[Mark Johnson]

YO TED! You are the sh*t. THANKS for making this birthday a little special. I wish you could make it over here and I'd let you drink some of Tim's liquor!!!

[Ted Arabian]

hee hee!

I wish that I could make it over there, too.

Damn shame.... you with all of that booze.... damn.

Hope you had a great day Dude!

[Ted Arabian]

Hey Mark, to immortalize the special occasion, I grabbed a section off of the home page.

(I didn't know that Jarred had such a sense of humor!)

http://tedarabian.com/DVX/dvxbday.jpg

:grin:

Happy Birthday, bro! (just consider this a small token of my affection... and a bit of payback for putting me in a hot tub with a Sumo Wrestler!!!)

[Mark Johnson]

Now that I am old, fat and respected, I think back on my younger days and how things have changed. I used to have something of a glamorous life with women crawling before me (see below).

However, now I spend most of my time picking up after Tim and driving his many women to and from the Fat Monster studios. Yes, times have changed but I still have my memories:

http://www.archivisuals.com/robogatesposter.jpg

[Wayne Dupuis]

Looks really quite good. What setup are you using?

[Ted Arabian]

Hi Wayne.

Are you talking about the photo above? If so, that is posted by Mark Johnson from his glory days! :grin:

If you are talking about my film "The Moiré Effect," it is in pre-production and many elements are still being determined.

I do plan on shooting with my DVX100B unless I can get a DP who wants to bring an HD camera of there choice!

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

I do plan on shooting with my DVX100B unless I can get a DP who wants to bring an HD camera of there choice!
What about my little HV20... :grin:

[Ted Arabian]

Hey, I continue to hear great things about the HV20! I would love to shoot something with one of those and check out the footage.

[Dustin R. Rogan]

What about my little HV20... :grin:

Wanna come to Waco and use it...i mean if you're not doing anything...:laugh:

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Hey, I continue to hear great things about the HV20! I would love to shoot something with one of those and check out the footage.Well, all of my entries were shot with it. :thumbup:

I still have a lot to learn though.


Mike

[Kyle Stebbins]

Mark! That robo gates picture is and always will be one of my favorites. It's got a great story behind it too. ENGLIGHTEN US?

kyle

[Ted Arabian]

Yeah, that is a great picture! When Mark gets back on line from playing around with his paying job, we'll have him post the story!

btw Kyle, I am liking the new sig. and av. man! :thumbsup:

[Ted Arabian]

Woo Hoo!

I just scored 4, 4-day passes to the New Hampshire Film Festival (okay, stop laughing!), for $105 at a silent auction! Plus I received 4 NHFF T-shirts!

I am pretty psyched. Gonna be cool hanging out for 4 days and watching films!

[Kyle Stebbins]

Dude, that's nuts! What films are showing?? Is there a festival website?? ARE YOU IN IT!? =)

[Ted Arabian]

The fest isn't until October (16th-19th) so they films are not announced yet.

The website is http://nhfilmfestival.com/

I logged on and browsed around looking for a deadline date for entries. There wasn't one listed but then I followed a link to WITHOUT A BOX http://www.withoutabox.com/

This site is very cool!

It is a resource site for Independent Filmmakers. Information, distribution, promotion... AND it is an online submission site for hundreds of festivals!!! They have a message board (very much like this) where people discuss film festivals! I checked it out for a few minutes last night. (I felt like I was cheating on dvxuser!!! :grin: )

BUT, I did find out that the NH Film Festival is accepting films until May 5th. There is no way I could shoot anything for that and I don't know if anything I've done would be accepted. I do intend to take a look at my films... I would LOVE to submit something.

Funny... last year I said to myself, I am going to submit something to that festival. I just haven't made a film that has wowed anyone here so I don't feel that I would wow anyone at a film festival.... even if it IS only the New Hampshire Film Festival!

[jasonthewho]

I really liked Love, you should submit that!

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks Jason! I was considering taking a look at that one. I do need to fix the film rate issue that I have with it but I have time to do that.

I am teaching myself Apple's Color right now and may try to do some CC experiments with it. Plus, I have a ton of simulated sex footage that is just beautiful! (and erotic!)

I really wanted to get that additional footage in the final cut but I am torn as I love the opening shot the way it is. I will have to play with this and put it in the user film thread for feedback and such.

Great. Thanks! I appreciate the response.

-Ted

[Jack Daniel Stanley]

Hey Ted.

Are you non compete this go around?

[Ted Arabian]

why, no Jack... :)

[Kyle Stebbins]

Blast!

[Ted Arabian]

Woo Hoo!!!!

Well, I have been acquiring some lenses on ebay for my Ed35 and I am very excited by my recent purchases.

I picked up a 28mm f/2, a 85mm f/1.8 and a 135mm 2.5. All Canon FD mounts and in excellent condition and great prices!!! (sure does pay to be patient)

Add the 50mm f/1.4 that I purchased a while ago and I should be all set to shoot with an adapter this go around!!! Granted, it is a static adapter and I may not have incredible bokeh, but this will be a great learning experience and a step in the right direction!

.......

I have mock trials everyday until April 8th but then it is all about TimeFest!!!

:thumbsup: :beer: Cheers!

[jeremytuttle]

Great set of lenses Ted (a lot of options ot work with there). We are working on our own lens collection. We have a few ok ones (pillaged from my dad's old 35mm days) but they are nothing to call home about, they will work in a pinch but nothing below 2.8f so ebay might be the way to go.

[Geoff_R]

Great set of lenses Ted (a lot of options ot work with there). We are working on our own lens collection. We have a few ok ones (pillaged from my dad's old 35mm days) but they are nothing to call home about, they will work in a pinch but nothing below 2.8f so ebay might be the way to go.
Besides ebay, keh.com has a ton of lenses and they've got pretty good prices. They basically gobble up used lenses from everywhere and sell em. Might be a good place to check out as well.

[Ted Arabian]

Hey guys, yeah... pretty excited to do some test shots with these lenses.

I just finished 21 mock trials and we are supposed to have nice weather tomorrow! Hopefully I can post some test footage soon.

Thanks for checking in!

[jeremytuttle]

Besides ebay, keh.com has a ton of lenses and they've got pretty good prices. They basically gobble up used lenses from everywhere and sell em. Might be a good place to check out as well.

Actually we've bought one from there so far but I've been searching for a 24 under 2.8 but it's tough to find a good one. Oh well, the search continues.

[Beat Takeshi]

Hey Ted, I'm back in the game again. :)
PM me your email.

[Mark Harris]

What's up with this joint? Mock trials? Test footage? Word up?

[conrad_johnson]

The moire effect is what you get when you shoot a dvx through too many ladders.

[Beat Takeshi]

Lol.

[Emile Meyer -- FI]

This is looking really good! Cannot wait to see the finished film! Good luck, Ted!

[Ted Arabian]

What's up with this joint? Mock trials? Test footage? Word up?

It's all slight of hand, Mark.... just keeping the focus off of expectations! :grin: (hopefully will come back with a nice entry that people just didn't see coming! :happy: )

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


Damn... Joe figured it out! Grrrrr..... NOW what am I going to do????


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

Aram, buddy, dude...... glad you are back in the game. I will shoot you my email. (btw, I have a 12' JonyJib with remote head on the way! Wanna play??? um... Joe, it's NOT what you are thinking!!!)

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

Emile, thanks! I actually do have some content here... I am glad that you came across it! :thumbsup:

[conrad_johnson]

Teehee. But on a more serious note, I've always loved your entries and can't wait to see what you come up with this time. :)

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks Joe. I do appreciate that. I will say that I try to do something different each time. This time... I am really going for the elusive "film look!"

We'll see.

:thumbsup: