Los Angeles DVX group meeting

[C-Mac]

Is there an LA DVX User Group that meets?

regards,

chris

[NickMilo]

If there is none, we should start one.
Hell, I'd go... anyone else in?

[vandeha]

Sign me in. I am here in Los Angeles. Thanks.

[Tlalconetl]

I'm in Glendale. I'm interested.

[C-Mac]

I'm in Sherman Oaks and would definately go to meetings, but I'm not really the person to coordinate the thing.

chris

[michaelcorvin]

i'm in burbank for now. i'd go. what exactly would happen at these meetings? would it be a group of like-minded indie videomakers pooling together their resources to help produce each other's work? that'd be pretty awesome. everyone comes to the group with a proposal, budget, script, whatever and then you would all work together to make them happen.
-michael
www.e3productions.com

[Zoomforce]

mmm maybe i should start a seperate section for DVX meetings.

[kellyboy]

Hey Hey!

I'm in Burbank. I'd come.

Joseph Kell

[C-Mac]

mmm maybe i should start a seperate section for DVX meetings.

That might be cool, then maybe more of us would try and work out some get togethers, might be worth a try.

Thanks

Jarred

[tuface]

I'm in Van Nuys, count me in.

[ccroo]

I'd be interested. Miracle Mile / Hollywood area

[trichome]

Downtown LA [again] I'm in....

[evstommy]

The Mighty Rush and myself have been discussing this very concept recently.

Rest assured, plans are being made.

Stay tuned.

Tommy Mack


PS: You know how strange it is when you say "Same Bat Time, Same Bat Channel" to anyone under 25 and they give you a dumb look?

[michaelcorvin]

wow. not to jump the gun but an EVS sponsored LA based user group would rock. what exactly happens at user group meetings. i've never been part of one.
-michael

[boo]

they have cool raffles giving away dvx100a's, follow focus gear, matteboxes, and other cool gear. and all for a $1 donation. ;D let's keep this meeting limited to 10 people. :P rush, you rock! tommy mack, well...your name says it all...:P


wow. *not to jump the gun but an EVS sponsored LA based user group would rock. *what exactly happens at user group meetings. *i've never been part of one.
-michael

[Bradbro]

Whoever puts it together, try to make it for a weekend day so us working stiffs can go.

[smithy]

Count me in-West Hollywood DVX'er

[Proguk]

I'm In!

Encino

[NickMilo]

On to refreshments for the meeting, I'll bring chips ;D

[SadMax]

I'll bring soda...

[mambo5]

Hi, Im in Pasadena :D
What can i do?

[Bill_Hooper]

I'm in. Hollywood. I'm also a working stiff, weekends are better.

[Bill_Hooper]

Oh yeah, and I don't think we should limit it to 10 people. the point is to network, meet people, open doors, not close them...

cool

[TC]

I might come join you guys, I've got friends down south that I really should go visit. Perhaps I'll plan my trip to coincide with your meeting.

[desman]

I would be glad to have It here at my house. Im in Hermosa Beach, like once a month.
Or we could alternate. AT this time I could realy use the help, and in return I could help others.
desiwhoprod@aol.com
Im doing a feature, I well try to post it under jobs.

[Beeblebrox]

I'm in Burbank. Consider me there.

[CasualUser]

Would love to participate. When?

[Slimothy]

I'm there! It will take me 2 hours drive, but I'm there for sure! Guess I have it good compared to TC if he plans to attend the LA one. :) Now lets really set this thing up. Whats the next step in making it happen.

[WaveRiderXIX]

I used to moderate the MAGNet meetings back in 98'-99'.
(Los Angeles Mirai User Group) back when it was still under Nichimen.
www.izware.com

Like help finding the spot to hold the meetings and getting the agenda together for what we should do. *Trying to get monitors to display stuff etc... finding people and getting topics together regarding the software. *

I was heavy into 3D at the time, so topic and finding people to talk/share about was easy to put together.

I haven't much experience in camera... All this is new to me, but I'll be willing to moderate this group if we can get a little help from Panasonic in terms of sponsoring meetings if we need it. *Maybe some raffle goodies on occassion. That way, the meetings were free.
*
(or if not... then we'd have to fund it ourselves if we need)

I think I have a couple spots in the L.A. area we might be able to meet at, as long as there's less than 50 people.

The only thing we would need funds for would be for grub most likely. *Alot of people came all the way from Santa Barbara to San Diego, so at the time, Nichimen forked some dough for pizzas & sodas.

I work in Burbank, but live near Manhattan Beach.

[Unix]

just let me know when and where


this is gonna rock

[ChuckS]

I'm in Thousand Oaks - so count me in. I know a great spot in Hollywood to hold the meeting if you need it. If EVS is in the area and has the space to donate for the meeting, we could network and shop! ;D

[ChuckS]

;D

[ruester]

I'm in North Hollywood (Valley Village), I'm in!

One thing - say a certain person (Mr. Bigglesworth , we'll call him for now) Didn't, quite yet, own, persay, a DVX-100a yet. Would that person be able to attend said meeting? In the hopes of helping, learning, apprenticing (sans Trump) others until such time he had money saved from upcoming job to afford his gear?

Such a meeting tickles Mr. Bigglesworth's fancy.... alright! you got me, he's Dr. Evil's cat from Austin Powers!! Fine, I mean ME okay! :'( MEEEEE!

Seriously, though it would be awesome to meet and network with people of the same interests, and meet the personalities behind the Avatars - the E! True Hollywood-ish Story.

[antomic]

I'm In! Encino

well, if nothing else, this sure has everyone coming out and introducing the huge network of dvx users right in our own backyards.

live: encino
work: studio city

lez do it!

[DavidRosner]

I'm in Winnetka... (West Valley, near Canoga Park)...

Count me in for a user Group...

David Rosner
PFMProds@aol.com

[Rush]

Hey guys, once you workout a date and all, maybe I can talk the omnipotent sales manager into allowing me to hold a meeting at EVS, as requested by Chuck. ;D How long do you guys think a meeting would go?

[Jim Brennan]

Hey Rush, no friggin fair! Isn't there some kind of title XIX ruling about equal opportunity for the poor souls who live too far away! If you get to go their meeting, you need to come to EVERYBODY'S meetings!

[Slimothy]

Hey guys, once you workout a date and all, maybe I can talk the omnipotent sales manager into allowing me to hold a meeting at EVS, as requested by Chuck. ;D How long do you guys think a meeting would go?

Hmm. We should write up some kind of a schedule of what we are going to do, so that we can see about how long it would take. Any body have any suggestions? Besides a live web feed for people like Jim. ;)

[Tlalconetl]

Hey guys, once you workout a date and all, maybe I can talk the omnipotent sales manager into allowing me to hold a meeting at EVS, as requested by Chuck. ;D *How long do you guys think a meeting would go?

This would be great, especially since I live in Glendale! ;D

[WaveRiderXIX]

Who is putting the meeting together?

[Bill_Hooper]

"We should write up some kind of a schedule of what we are going to do, so that we can see about how long it would take. *Any body have any suggestions?"

Some thoughts:

Seems like it'd be about 2 1/2-3 hours. I went to LA indie film group and that seemed about right. Some suggestions: 30 minutes introductions going around the room, maybe 15-30 minutes of member screenings, maybe a product demo (ex: if anyone had the mini35 or something cool like that) or some guest speaker, or maybe announcements of member projects coming up (crew calls, etc), and of course enough time to just chill and meet people and talk.

[Slimothy]

Wait a sec. You didn't include time for Rush to raffle off a couple of brand new dvx 100s!! kidding.

[Unix]

EVS is closed on weekends
so it's either a friday night ( but they'll be wanting to go home)
or on the weekend elsewhere

[Rush]

Hey Rush, no friggin fair! *Isn't there some kind of title XIX ruling about equal opportunity for the poor souls who live too far away! *If you get to go their meeting, you need to come to EVERYBODY'S meetings!
Jim, you mean you won't fly in? ;D I will have someone do up a report for anyone unable to attend. ;) Any volunteers to take minutes?

[Rush]

Seems like it'd be about 2 1/2-3 hours. *I went to LA indie film group and that seemed about right. *Some suggestions: 30 minutes introductions going around the room, maybe 15-30 minutes of member screenings, maybe a product demo (ex: if anyone had the mini35 or something cool like that) or some guest speaker, or maybe announcements of member projects coming up (crew calls, etc), and of course enough time to just chill and meet people and talk. *
That sounds just about right to me. I talked to the sales manager and she said she would never support a meeting like that.

Unless EVS springs for a buffet and music for the first DVXuser/EVS meeting. ;) I tried to talk her out of it, but she was set on it, and she managed to convince the owners it would be a cool gig. I guess she turned it into a party.... I told her pro's don't wanna come over and eat free food and listen to a DJ, they wanna talk tech and stuff. She said ya'll can talk tech while yer eating. I dunno about that. What do you guys think? :D Probably would have to be a Saturday.

[Rush]

Wait a sec. *You didn't include time for Rush to raffle off a couple of brand new dvx 100s!! kidding.
man I wish I had DVX's to raffle, I might keep one! Naah, I guess I'd prolly give it away... I will be raffling off other things tho, and have some door prizes. ;D

[Rush]

EVS is closed on weekends
so it's either a friday night ( but they'll be wanting to go home)
or on the weekend elsewhere
Manager said she could do a Saturday perhaps if that's what we all come to agreement about. :)

[NickMilo]

Whatever date you guys set is fine by me. *Really looking foreward to this. *Is there anyone here that would need to try to set a date to fit thier Schedual? *

-I was thinking that it would be cool to set it up sometime around the Videomaker EXPO (which is pretty soon) - Feb 3-5 at the Pasadena convention center. *What do ya guys think?

[Tlalconetl]

Saturday sounds good. Morning? Afternoon? Evening?

[Elvis]

I vote for a lunch gig.

[Bill_Hooper]

If we're meeting on Feb 5th then I vote for later in the day (late afternoon) or even early in the day so some of us can go check out the videomaker expo. Show floor hours are from 10am-4pm.

[Tlalconetl]

If we're meeting on Feb 5th then I vote for later in the day (late afternoon) or even early in the day so some of us can go check out the videomaker expo. *Show floor hours are from 10am-4pm. *





Maybe we should shoot for the Saturday after the expo instead, Feb. 12.

[tuface]

Rush, that's perfect! Thank you for this, I guess I know where I'll be buying the new 16:9 DVX...
Any time Saturday is great for me.

[Slimothy]

We should have everyone vote on a timeslot. I'm coming from the High Desert (nearly 2 hours away), so if it starts around 2-3 p.m., then that means I'm driving back in rush hour traffic. Does this effect anyone else?

My vote would be around 12 noon? but we should hear everybodie's so we can get whats good for the most people.

[Slimothy]

BTW: I think Feb. 12th is a good day for the first one. Gives just enough time for everyone to prepare.

[ChuckS]

Here are a couple of thought:

I think Saturday is best – especially if we have it at EVS and they are closed [if EVS doesn’t mind] It might be very difficult to have it there while their open and if we do it on a work day after they close traffic will suck.

We should start developing an agenda – is this just a warm and fuzzy get together or is there an opportunity to arrange for presentations from Serious Magic or Panasonic etc.. If we had an agenda, it might be easier for vendors to decide if they want to participate.

If we set a date we need to get a serious head count, so EVS can plan accordingly.

I would also suggest that we break the user meeting into two segments, the first part more of a social interaction with an opportunity for vendors to demonstrate their products and for all of us to have a casual discussion. The second part should be a little more about the business of creating a real user group, which could take an hour or so.

Just some thoughts. ::)

~chuck

[Elvis]

As far as the Videomaker expo goes. I went to it last year and it was very very small. You can walk the floor in less than 30 minutes.

[Bradbro]

Saturday, Saturday, Saturday!!!! I'm going to the Expo on the 5th, I think the 12th (or later) would be better. A 4:00pm to 7:00pm time slot sounds good. Let's make it happen!!!

[Rush]

Hi guys, after the sales manager looked at the size of our interior space at EVS, she decided there is no way to fit that many people there. We had 50 people over for the Xmas party, and even then we had to put people on 6-foot stilts. ;D So she got an offsite location, for Feb.11th. Apparently the location is not available the 12th, and neither are some of our people. So would the 11th (Friday) be okay? We are working out last minute details as far as time, and locking in the catering and all that. I hope that doesn't inconvenience a lot of folks. Let me know... ;)

[Unix]

what time
and where is it at?
traffic on the 110 north to the 5 is a beoch!!!
I'll tell my supervisor to let me get off early.


EVS: bring some stuff at least to look at
you never know

;D ;D ;D ;D

aaight

[Bill_Hooper]

Damn. I couldn't make Friday night. I would bet that many couldn't either. Friday night traffic? Forget about it.

Personally I would rather do it somewhere else (other than EVS or EVS sponsored local) on a Saturday if necessary. What do others think?

I don't know how many people there would be though. I would guess more like 20. Still not enough room for that many at the EVS location, Rush?

[NickMilo]

Count me in Rush!

...Yeah, post some more details when you get them (time, location and what not...)

[Tlalconetl]

Yeah, what time on Friday?? The earlier the better for me. And thanks Rush for setting this up!

[Rush]

We could always have the party on Friday, sort of a meet and greet, and then you guys can also have another get together on Saturday. I will also try and see if we can find a different location and have it on Saturday. ;D

[Barry_Green]

I'm working in Vegas Thu & Fri, but if it was Saturday I might make it down there...

[ChuckS]

Friday's out for me too.

[Unix]

I'm working in Vegas Thu & Fri, but if it was Saturday I might make it down there...

oh damn
Barry is gonna be here!!!! live in person!!!!!
then IT'S GOTTA be on SAT
evening would best accomodate me.
please let it be sometime after 6 pm
please.

[Bradbro]

Saturday...Saturday...Saturday....
Hmm, can't make a Friday, unless it's rocking until after 11:30pm. Maybe the next one can be on a Saturday then.

[Slimothy]

Yea, Friday's are bad for me too.

[WaveRiderXIX]

Man! I work nights during the week.

if my vote counts... i vote Sat!

[WaveRiderXIX]

Man! I work nights during the week.

if my vote counts... i vote Sat!

[Rush]

I guess no Friday then. ;D

I will talk with my Sales Manager... ;)

[Drew599]

Saturday would be better for most people I would think. As long as I don't have work I'll be there on either Friday or Sat. I'm one of the lucky ones that lives 5 minutes away from EVS. I think Rush and I live on the same street. :)

[TC]

Damn it. Fridays are my only day off.

[mrbimmer]

So when is the next meeting? I will be in LA for a couple days close to the end of the month for some stuff. I would love to swing by.

[Unix]

Sat Feb. 12
could it be after 6 PM maybe
pleaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaasssssssssssssssse

[desman]

Hello again, Like i said before, I'm good for six or seven people,
I'm in Hermosa Beach. Just let me know and we can do this next Sat the 12th, nothing big budget, Just some guy's who would like to get somthing going.

[vandeha]

i vote for Saturday 12, eventhough my wife is due for delivery of our first baby any day now. If baby would not come out exactly on that day, I will be there.

[Unix]

hi
anybody going to Videomaker Expo tomorrow?

[Bill_Hooper]

I'm going. Not sure what time. When will you be there?

[Bradbro]

I'll be there!! Hope there's lots o' goodies to see! ::)

[Unix]

I went on Friday 10:30 to 11:30
it was so small, got to see Pana people right next to EVS
but that was it, nothing major.
sorry guys if I missed you.

so Sat the 12th at what time?

[antomic]

yeah, is this even happening?

[DC]

I'm in North Hollywood. I'd be interested in going. Feb. 12th still? And where is it going to be? San Fernando Valley, right?? :)

-DC-

[boo]

I'm in North Hollywood. *I'd be interested in going. *Feb. 12th still? *And where is it going to be? *San Fernando Valley, right?? *:)

-DC-


my vote is for the anaheim convention center. ;D

[Unix]

Anaheim convention center
ha ha ha, it would be great for Panasonic
but that's just too much competition.

c'mon Rush it's Wed, (sorry man , I know you're busy) but we need to have something already scheduled by tomorrow night, so that everybody can plan accordingly

or else it's gonna be a last minute thing.

peace

[antomic]

Dang. Toronto's planning their second meeting, and we can't even get our first one off the ground. So, how bout it folks? *:-[

I think we just slate a date and time, nuff said. Those who can make it, show up. Those who can't, we'll have more.

I would even be willing to host one in my personal home, but I wouldn't know how to coordinate an event like this other than watching reels on my HDTV and eating Cheetos.

[Unix]

oh well...I guess there will be no meeting on Sat
there goes our chance to hang with Barry Green
>:(

[tuface]

I'm down for Cheetos!

[alveraz]

You guys ever get this going? I'm up there often and would be down with coming by...if it ever happens. Good luck. :)

[DJ_HD]

Hi everyone! I'm new to the forum but I would go. I live in Burbank. We could reserve the new Library that's on Verdugo and Hollywood way. They would let us use the conference room there once a month. I believe it provides more than enough space. The library is open until
9:00pm. Plus being so close to production facilities would allow us to invite some great guests. And being right next to the studios is always fun to see. Any thoughts on this? Either way I would attend.

[soarprod]

I'm down for a meeting - I'm in the OC.

[STORYTELLER32]

Oh man, here it is, Feb. 28th and I just came across this thread. I just moved out to Claremont, CA in September and would LOVE to network with other users out here. But I guess I missed the first meeting! Anyone have any notes on how it went? From skimming the thread it looked like Feb. 12th or so was the meet date. Are there plans for another get together? If so, count me in!

[Tlalconetl]

Oh man, here it is, Feb. 28th and I just came across this thread. I just moved out to Claremont, CA in September and would LOVE to network with other users out here. But I guess I missed the first meeting! Anyone have any notes on how it went? From skimming the thread it looked like Feb. 12th or so was the meet date. Are there plans for another get together? If so, count me in!

You didn't miss anything. There might have been a few guys who got together at someone's house, but the original plan was to have a big fat meeting with catering somewhere in Glendale. Rush was going to get EVS to sponsor it but it hasn't happened, yet.

[STORYTELLER32]

Whew! Thanks for that. If there's a list, please include me in it. Would love to get together with other DVX'ers out here. I'm planning a shoot out here for a horror film around this summer and would like to find like minded people who are interested in getting involved.

[Elvis]

Does anyone want to come to Manhattan Beach? We are there this Saturday, let me know.

[Tlalconetl]

Whew! Thanks for that. If there's a list, please include me in it. Would love to get together with other DVX'ers out here. I'm planning a shoot out here for a horror film around this summer and would like to find like minded people who are interested in getting involved.

If you're shooting in LA I'd really like to meet you, maybe visit you on the set. If that's cool. I'm in pre-production on my first movie. Very low budget (under $7000) and will be shooting in Glendale/Covina in the summer.

[Elvis]

I'm shooting in L.A. What is your background?

[STORYTELLER32]

If you're shooting in LA I'd really like to meet you, maybe visit you on the set. If that's cool. I'm in pre-production on my first movie. Very low budget (under $7000) and will be shooting in Glendale/Covina in the summer.

Sorry it's taken me so long to respond here guys. Since the site changed, I didn't get notification of reply to this thread. Too funny that you're shooting in Glendale/Covina. I live in Claremont which is like 15 minutes from there. A majority of the production will be in Claremont with a couple of shots in Santa Monica (interiors). This may change as the script changes. I have a first draft done, but might be altering it. The idea is to shoot a short film to use as a sales tool for a feature version of the larger concept. Drop me a PM or an email and let's chat, k?

I'd like to get a group of DVXusers together to shoot this thing. Anyone interested in this? Let me know.

To answer your question:
Elvis, go check out my thread on my first short. It's in the clips section of this site called "the message universal". My background is in animation storyboards and comic books but I'm stretching into film. Working on the feature screenplay version of comic book right now and it's been optioned (Don't want to post with whom right now).

[Rashomon]

Hi guys,
I would love to be involved in a local DVX user group, I'm a rookie (just got my DVX yesterday from EVS) but would be happy to help if I can or just participate to get this group off the ground.

Storyteller - I live in Rancho Cucamonga, if you need someone to help as a second camera let me know since I'm so close to ya. I need the practice with this thing! I also have a Beaulieu 4008 Super8 (I know old skool....but thats what has lead me to the DVX).
Ciao
Brandon

[Rush]

Thanks again for the order, Brandon! :laugh:

Boy that would have been great if we could have that catered dinner, but all the marketing moola fell through...:shocked:

Soon hopefully, we should be getting a simple meeting together though!

[APE Man]

I brand new to this user group and the100A (I just got the camera yesterday!) I'd love to attend a meeting and learn from all you pros.

[STORYTELLER32]

Storyteller - I live in Rancho Cucamonga, if you need someone to help as a second camera let me know since I'm so close to ya. I need the practice with this thing! I also have a Beaulieu 4008 Super8 (I know old skool....but thats what has lead me to the DVX).
Ciao
Brandon

Hi Brandon,
You and your camera would be most welcome on the set (ya can leave the super 8 behind though :cheesy: ). But just so you know, I already have a DP for the shoot. He's a pro and teaches classes at a few films schools in NYC. He's the guy who shot Message Universal with me. But this would be an excellent opportunity for you (or anyone else who's new with the camera) to learn first hand on set from him. Touch base with me via PM or email me through my site and we can start chatting about it if you (or anyone) else is interested.

[emotepix]

Hey Guys
Did this thing come together?
I"m managing another musical group and there's a server dedicated to user's group meetings that's pretty efficient:

http://www.meetup.com

manages all the meetings, and the members, does the RSVPS, etc., all automatically.
All we need is a manager...
If a meeting happened in Feb then I missed it, I think.
I'd like to be in on the next one for sure!
Cheers
Chris

[RedShoe]

I don't feel like reading all 11 pages... did anyone hook up? I live in North Hollywood. I go to EVS on occasion and have met Rush. (I'm such a name dropper)

So did anyone hook up or what? If so, when's the next meeting/gathering?

[alveraz]

Yeah, what RedShoe said. I'm moving up to LA soon and want to put a face to the knuckleheads.

Let me know.

Hugs & Kisses
-alveraz

[parasite]

http://www.EastOfSunset.com/

I'm in Silverlake - would definately love to meet up with a group of users.

FYI - If you want to see the DVX on the big screen the film is playing two nights this week in Calabasas at the Method Fest Film Fest - would love to meet anyone coming out to see it and and answer questions after the screening.

EAST OF SUNSET TO BE FEATURED WORLD PREMIERE
AT METHOD FEST

TUESDAY APRIL 5, 2005 - 7 : 30 pm
The Edwards Cinemas Theater 3
4799 Commons Way, Calabasas, Ca

WEDNESDAY APRIL 6, 2005 - 10 : 00 pm
The Edwards Cinemas Theater 3
4799 Commons Way, Calabasas, Ca

http://www.EastOfSunset.com/

[SteveG4330]

Hey guys, once you workout a date and all, maybe I can talk the omnipotent sales manager into allowing me to hold a meeting at EVS, as requested by Chuck. ;D How long do you guys think a meeting would go?


I'm in Studio City .. I'll take a Season Pass Please !!!... Rush, great idea... I would think the format could be similar to the LAFCPUG ( L.A. Final Cut Pro ) user group scenario.. One nite a month .. Meeting to last a few hours, or more if we have a Large Band of excited DVX'ers ... Sharing their output and tips ... Hell, Let's Build a BARN !!!!

[ttt]

i found this thread... did you guys meet up in la?
t :grin:

[Jarred Land]

ill be in la for a week at the start of august.. maybe we should have one then.

[Sad Max]

So, is anything organized by anybody, or not...?

If not, I'll take a crack at it, if there's enough interest.

[ttt]

ill be in la for a week at the start of august.. maybe we should have one then.

we should definitely do it during that time!

even if theres just a few of us, jarred in from canada, perfect timing.

jarred, do you know the exact days and what part of la youll be staying in?

t :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[gonzoish79]

Count me in too.

[Elvis]

I vote for Sad Max to take it to the next level. I'm out of Manhattan Beach but I'm in. Let's hook up witrh Jarred

[Jarred Land]

Im there the 2nd to the 8th, I will be staying in Pasedena for most of it. I have a crap load of meetings the first couple days so if we pointed more towards the weekend it would be better for me.

[ttt]

Im there the 2nd to the 8th, I will be staying in Pasedena for most of it. I have a crap load of meetings the first couple days so if we pointed more towards the weekend it would be better for me.

sounds good jarred, sooo saturday aug 6th or sunday aug 7th...?


I vote for Sad Max to take it to the next level. I'm out of Manhattan Beach but I'm in. Let's hook up witrh Jarred

i agree 110%! what do you think sadmax?

t:laugh:

[Jarred Land]

Either day is good for me.

[Jarred Land]

bump...

[khmuse]

I too am interested in a meeting in the Southern California area. Any details?

[Rasquachemedia]

I'll be there.

[Ralph Oshiro]

I live on the Westside, but I work in Burbank. I'll snoop around for some possible meeting locations. We're all guys here, right (are there ANY girls on DVXuser.com)? Who's gonna bring the chicks?

[Jarred Land]

ill bring one, but shes mine.

[STORYTELLER32]

Would love to join this! Should we start an email list for people who will be attending? Let us know when we have a firm date and location!

[Rasquachemedia]

is there anyone officially taking this on? It appears that some people have talked to each other and some are looking or have offered a location.

I think I read that some guys from EVS might put it together. Maybe the first meeting could be at there store (it is in Glendale not far from Pasadena, Jarred's preference I think).

[alveraz]

Hope you guys get this together, I'd definately make it.

Take care.

[Max Wilson]

I live in West LA, work in Westlake Village...

I dont own a DVX yet but will in a month or two, after i get my new car...

[Elvis]

Where is Sad Max?

[Sad Max]

Right here...was in London for a couple of weeks. Just wrapped up on "Deadwood" and have a life again, at least until the next show starts up...

First step for me would be getting contact info (e-mail & location around town) so as to start a database of who's interested, etc...

[ttt]

Im there the 2nd to the 8th, I will be staying in Pasedena for most of it. I have a crap load of meetings the first couple days so if we pointed more towards the weekend it would be better for me.

this upcoming weekend...
sat or sun... but where? ideas?
sad max, check your pm's.
sounds fun.
t :laugh:

[Elvis]

I'm in and sent my contact info to Sad Max!

[Rush]

We were going to do it, but funding fell through for a catered meeting at a hall. Meeting at EVS is impossible due to lack of parking and space... i am always keeping my ears peeled for a sound stage going cheap for an evening... :)

[Rasquachemedia]

I pm'd sad max with my email address. it would be cool if this could happen

[Jarred Land]

well i went to LA and drove around in circles looking for everyone. Where did everyone go?

[Rasquachemedia]

I was in the area too, and if the meeting happened I wasn't there. But heck, I bought my dvx and am as happy as hell!

What's the first thing you do when you buy a dvx?
Answer: Accesories!

[STORYTELLER32]

I never got a notification about a specific time and place myself. Sorry we missed you on your trip out here Jarred.

[Elvis]

Next time Jarred head for Manhattan Beach!

[Jarred Land]

I was there.. during the surf competition. Hanging with my fellow tall dudes and dudettes playin beach volleyball

[ttt]

i was in manhattan and hermosa that weekend too... next time just meet at the beach!
t :laugh:

[Sad Max]

I have found a good location for a meeting, in Culver City.

There's a conference-room area w/table/chairs/AV, and because it's a props/fx shop a friend owns, it's also got a big workshop area that could be good for demos, exercises, etc, etc.

Thursday nights?

[Elvis]

Sounds good to me, let's do it!
J-dog next time you come to town you better let me know!

[STORYTELLER32]

I can do Thursday nights for certain. Make sure I'm on the notification email list when an official first meeting date is set, k? PM me if you need my email (or just email me through my website)

[alveraz]

Grrr. Never received a notification of meeting. Whoever is spearheading this please drop me an e-mail when the next meeting goes down. Thanks!

[Jarred Land]

Sounds good to me, let's do it!
J-dog next time you come to town you better let me know!

yeah, i let craig know and I was supposed to meet him, he just completely disappeared for the week i was there so i didnt get to meet with him either.


So next time.

[STORYTELLER32]

Jarred,
Do you have an idea of when next time might be? I think I owe you a beer or something for shipping out some DVX batteries to me on a last minutes notice. =)

[Jarred Land]

well i should be there permently in the next couple months... so i will take you up on your offer. It is possible I may be there 2nd week of september as well, but its not likely.

[STORYTELLER32]

Way cool- Please let me know when you're around. Would love to make good on my offer! (smiles)

[Elvis]

Jarred, your moving to L.A. ? What's up!

[Jarred Land]

yups.

[Elvis]

So where are you moving to?

[Jarred Land]

south pasedena most likely.

[Bill Porter]

Count me in and add me to any email list that gets done up. :thumbsup:

[Pais]

Me, too! The beginning of this thread looked so promising ... but that was many months ago now.

It doesn't even have to be a super-fancy thing. I've only been to a few small user group meetings, but they were all really low-key. Even if we all got together and loudly congregated in a big, empty room, I'd be there. :thumbup:

I'll bring the orange drink ... who's going to bring the follow focus for the raffle?

[Bill Porter]

If we got together and congregated in a big, empty room, it wouldn't empty any more! Sounding better already! :)

Seeing as nobody is taking the lead position, how does Saturday, Sept. 10th sound for people? If enough people are open, let's see where we all are located and find a nice middle ground location. But first, schedules. The 10th sound good?

[STORYTELLER32]

I could do the 10th.

[Bruce Morgan]

Is there an LA DVX User Group that meets?

regards,

chris
:laugh: :engel017: :shocked:
Hello i would like to join the l a group
i have added everyone on this thread to my buddy list so feel free to contact me with info .
may i suggest set meetings over the net with dvx or just dv issues issues in mind and this can be over this system...
unfortunetly i only had yahoo messenger and someone said it is disabled ??
the second idea is that all ..... that if all or some of us are willing......
we can meet at a big los angeles event that needs coverage
and we can help each other get some good stock footage and learn things from each other ....
whatever it is a great idea to have an l a dv user group meeting
Cheers
Bruce :thumbsup:

[Rasquachemedia]

whoever takes the lead on this, would you please post date, time, and location of the meeting.

thnx

[Bill Porter]

Sounds good, that's three of us so far, plus I know of one other who will come. Let's tentatively shoot for the 10th!

[Haakon]

Wow, I've been on this site for ages and I've never seen this thread. If a meeting happens on the 10th, I will definitely come. Feel free to add me to the list!

[Bill Porter]

Ok, gotcha. Will email you and post publically but it looks good for the 10th.

I see I didn't fill in my profile but I too am in Ventura. I live in the Keys; nice to see a local!

[Rasquachemedia]

I'm in Santa Barbara. I would love to make it, so if the date and time works for me I'll be there.

[Bill Porter]

Okay, got ya down.

[Don Tucci]

Me too set date and time.

[yagfxg33k]

Did this ever happen?

[STORYTELLER32]

YEAH! IT WAS AWESOME! We shot a quick improv short narrative using 25 cameras and 57 lights!


I'm kidding. No it didn't happen. But now that I think about it, how cool would it be to pool all the local DVX'ers with their equipment and shoot an improv short narrative? Then again, look at all the trouble we're having just getting people together for coffee! :)

[slinks]

I know im new to this forum and I'm actually relatively new to film making and the dvx100a and I'm like a few months late since this topic was started but I have a little idea that might help in actually getting this thing going. From reading all those posts it looks like people aren't sure of whats going on. If everyone here has yahoo emails you can make a yahoo group for this meeting and everytime someone posts something it actually sends an email to everyone. so by doing so everyone would actually know what is going on. but of course everyone has to have a yahoo email or sign up for one. I don't know if this helps but I'm just throwing it out there as an option. I def would like to do some networking among us LA people. hope this helps!

[slinks]

hi I was just looking at the user options for the forums and you can actually subscribe to threads here and when anyone posts anything new you can get an email notification...so yea thats pretty nifty. I say everyone turns that on for this thread. k im gone.

[STORYTELLER32]

Hi Slinks, welcome to the board!

As you noticed, we're pretty much using this thread on this board for that purpose you suggested. The real problem is finding a venue where to meet. Then getting everyone's schedules to sync up.

Truth is, for a first time get together, depending on the amount of people who really show up, I say we find the largest starbucks with the most amount of chairs and just meet up there. I mean we're just going to sit around and chat the first time out anyway, right? It's not like we're going to hook up our cameras and shoot anything or do anything technical.

Thoughts?

[Robert86]

Oh man, I hope that you guys will still be up for this and meeting in about 6-9months. I will be moving out to L.A. then. And I def. want to meet up get connections, share resources and maybe all together work on a feature. Ah, that would be suckin' sweeeeeeeeet. At least for the people who live in L.A. and cities around L.A.

[Bill Porter]

Yes, looks like it is pretty easy to get a decent number of folks together. Now we need to pick a place.

Not enough people have their locations in their profiles, tho! I'm willing to drive an hour plus, into LA, but let's try to plan for it to be someplace centralized and someplace nice.

We could meet up in the San Fernando Valley someplace; that's a lot closer to midpoint than other places. Any thoughts, any complaints? Let's hear from everybody about their locations or at least put it in your profile!

Ventura, here. I know we got another in Thousand Oaks or Santa Barbara or somewhere up here in the 805.

[slinks]

Hey Storyteller, thanks for the greeting.

Its good to be a new DVXuser and a part of this website. This website sure has a ton of helpful active people and I am sure to be active as well. I'm pretty anxious to get a short done and posted on here for some critical advise or perhaps maybe praise! :). Well, yea that sounds good starbucks sounds like a good place to meet, hell we can even meet at chuckecheese! Ha ha. Well, I'll check here every so often just in case somethings pulls through.

[Jarred Land]

well i will be in LA this thursday and friday... coffee?

[Nineteen76]

I am in Orange County but work in Culver City. My only request is if we can pick it more LA and less Valley to ease it up for the OC and Long Beach people. If not, I am happy to attend anywhere.

[Rasquachemedia]

Is there someone going to take the lead on this? I'm in Santa Barbara so it would be hard for me to, but am willing to do a bit of research to find a place. I was thinking 15-20 people where parking is easy and have some coffee or something.

Last time I was in LA Starbucks seemed to get packed and it was very hard to find a table, especially for a party this size.

I think we should try to take advantage of the fact that Jarred will be in town. As of right now I can't commit to going because school year starts this week, but will definately try.

Should we consider meeting Thursday evening since Jarred may be gone Friday evening?

Okay I'm going to try to come up with some ideas of where, but if people in the LA area want think of a couple of places that would be great.

Oh another thing to consider is what time in the evening. I presume we should wait until traffic dies down a bit. So around what time would that be, 7'ish? I haven't live in LA for a while.

[Rasquachemedia]

Here are a couple of places to consider:

The Coffee Table
Brett Schoenhals and
Michael Zamarripa, Owners
2930 Rowena Ave.
LA, CA 90039
323.644.8111

Philippe the Original_1001 N. Alameda St._Los Angeles_(213) 628-3781_

Chichén Itzá_In Mercado La Paloma, 3655 S. Grand Ave._Los Angeles_(213) 741-1075_

[Jarred Land]

why dont we meet at Resfest or nearby Friday?

[Elvis]

Say what Jarred?

[Jarred Land]

what :)


You know.. resfest in LA, Friday? aren't you all going?

[slinks]

hey Jarred, which shows and exhibits are you going to? I was going to try to volunteer but I think I sent in my application too late. I'm still debating on whether to get a pass or not.

[STORYTELLER32]

Damn it, I'm on a deadline. I won't be able to make it. Son of a...!!! I'll have to rain check on this weekend.

Have a great time at the show guys. Someone please report if you all get together, k?

[jlames]

Well, I'm new to the forum but certainly willing to help put a group together. Please let me know where you all are in this endeavor.

[STORYTELLER32]

Did anyone meet up at or after the show? Who bought our fearless forum founder (jarred) a drink?

[slinks]

I was gonna go but i ran into a lil problem when going to the bank....my checking said 26 dollars. wow, I really should checked up on it in the last few weeks. :\. I guess I just have to wait till next pay to go anywhere lol. :thumbdown :cry:

and storyteller, I really like your comic illustrations they are quite amazing. Looks like your getting some good gigs as well.

[Jarred Land]

me and barry green hooked up.. just missed Noah and Rush.

[Unix]

I'll see u guys for sure @ DV Expo WEST baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!