I am Lurking in here....

Matt Sconce

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:D I wish I could get into this fest but I have been crazily busy. Maybe the next one. :-) I am lurking around here a lot. I use my render time at work to check out what is going on over here. I think this fest is going to break ground for a ton of people. Huge steps are going to be made. I can't wait to see them.

Check it out my friends!! Stricken was watched by a local band who then hired me for some music videos. I was able to upgrade my camera. My HVX is slowly becoming UBER POWEFUL! I knew you guys would appreciate this. My indie snap matte box will be here soon. YAY! I can't wait to see all of your awesome vids!
Hvx200, two 4 gig P2 cards, Sony Tripod, Marshall V-R70P-HDA With Nebtek Panasonic Battery Upgrade, LCD Hood, Micro Redrock 35mm adapter with HD Achromat, rails, Nikon 50mm SLR lens (the one that shot Stricken), 17lb capable Noga mount, Indie Follow Focus.
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You're getting a component image on that monitor man, that's awesome. Too bad it's an LCD monitor. Just kidding. You've got a killer setup there!
 
Matt,

That's awesome about the work and the camera upgrades. Looking good man :thumbsup:

I was really, really, REALLY hoping that you've been secretly working on an entry. I'm sad to hear that's not the case...but then I guess its good you've been busy.

I 'm still really looking forward to working together on some projects. Hopefully this summer.

Take care...and be sure to throw up some footy of the music video(s) you're working on.

Peace,
Larry
 
Damn dude, you'll put an eye out with that thing! That is one crazy set-up...glad things are rolling for you and look forward to showing you our entry and see what you think.
 
msconce said:
:D I wish I could get into this fest but I have been crazily busy. Maybe the next one. :-) I am lurking around here a lot. I use my render time at work to check out what is going on over here. I think this fest is going to break ground for a ton of people. Huge steps are going to be made. I can't wait to see them.

Check it out my friends!! Stricken was watched by a local band who then hired me for some music videos. I was able to upgrade my camera. My HVX is slowly becoming UBER POWEFUL! I knew you guys would appreciate this. My indie snap matte box will be here soon. YAY! I can't wait to see all of your awesome vids!
Hvx200, two 4 gig P2 cards, Sony Tripod, Marshall V-R70P-HDA With Nebtek Panasonic Battery Upgrade, LCD Hood, Micro Redrock 35mm adapter with HD Achromat, rails, Nikon 50mm SLR lens (the one that shot Stricken), 17lb capable Noga mount, Indie Follow Focus.
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Damn Matt..... what are you doing next week!!!! ;)

-Ted
 
Theodore J Arabian said:
Damn Matt..... what are you doing next week!!!! ;)

-Ted

Haha! I wish I was there, but unfortunately, I will be at work, but at least I am getting paid to edit. Good luck on your stuff!
 
Hey matt hows that follow focus workign for you? i want one too.... for future projects ;)
 
Kyle Stebbins said:
throw that snap box on there and you'll have some even greater eye candy (not that this isn't enough!)
-kyle

Haha true true.

Brandon, I have not been able to yet. :-( I am going to try on my desktop between now and new years. :-) I'll let you know what I think. I am excited! I will add the matte box soon! :-) hehe!
 
msconce said:
Haha! I wish I was there, but unfortunately, I will be at work, but at least I am getting paid to edit. Good luck on your stuff!
Thanks Matt! I appreciate it!

Sorry it has taken so long to reply.... busy with the holidays! Crazy time.

Happy New Year to you!

-Ted
 
Theodore J Arabian said:
Thanks Matt! I appreciate it!

Sorry it has taken so long to reply.... busy with the holidays! Crazy time.

Happy New Year to you!

-Ted

:thumbsup: No Prob! So when do I get to see these awesome looking movies? I am expecting some great stories, and that is what I love the most about any movie. There should be a lot of depth in this fest.
 
That's an awesome setup. Hopefully one day our rig will look as good. We try to do the same. When ever we get some money we upgrade or add on. It's the best way to go.
 
jontuttle said:
That's an awesome setup. Hopefully one day our rig will look as good. We try to do the same. When ever we get some money we upgrade or add on. It's the best way to go.

I absolutely agree. There is no way I could have bought everything at once. All this stuff is so expensive, but I am still a believer in buying the equipment over renting it, as I can play with the HVX whenever I want to and get good at using all the tools I need to make something spectacular.
 
msconce said:
I absolutely agree. There is no way I could have bought everything at once. All this stuff is so expensive, but I am still a believer in buying the equipment over renting it, as I can play with the HVX whenever I want to and get good at using all the tools I need to make something spectacular.

Yeah, renting to me is counter productive (especially when it involves equipment that is under a five-six grand). Renting a HVX for 16-20 days you could have bought the thing. I'd also rather buy one new piece at a time, learn it, get good at it, and then next project buy a new piece and learn that. Instead of going crazy buying a bunch of new equipment and hope you can figure it all out by the time your deadline comes around... of course I might be saying that just because we can't afford to buy it all at once:D

P.S.: Matt, that really is a killer setup you have, *drool* Hopefully we will see it in action in the next fest or in a feature film.

EDIT: Matt, how do you like the Indie Follow Focus
 
msconce said:
I absolutely agree. There is no way I could have bought everything at once. All this stuff is so expensive, but I am still a believer in buying the equipment over renting it, as I can play with the HVX whenever I want to and get good at using all the tools I need to make something spectacular.

Another cool benefit is that if you are hired as the cameraman not only can you get paid for your services but you can also get paid to rent your equipment.
 
msconce said:
:thumbsup: No Prob! So when do I get to see these awesome looking movies? I am expecting some great stories, and that is what I love the most about any movie. There should be a lot of depth in this fest.
Yeah, especially with Dramafest... we should see a lot of depth.

Looking forward to another festival! I had such a blast at Horrorfest. (It's so funny, I feel like I actually WENT to a festival even though I never left my house!)
 
Timur, the follow focus works pretty well for me. I bought it used and the gear on the turn nob is slightly warped so it takes a little doing to focus smoothly, but it can be done. I used the same FF in Stricken.
 
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