"Love" a new short film by Ted Arabian

Thanks Chris!

Thanks Weston!

Well, good news! I just received my Bebob Foxi!!! (remote follow focus unit)

I ordered it the other day from a distributor who had a price that was $90 lower than the lowest price I have ever seen! The site also was a bit sketchy because they do not have an online shopping basket!

I called them and was told that they have been working for 2 years to get an online shopping cart system up. GULP! I was thinking, how hard can this be??? My wife, a school teacher, has over the last couple of years started making jewelry and selling it on the internet... on a website that she built herself using actual code! Come on! How can any business claim to not have a shopping option up if they really wanted it???

But, stupid and ignorant as I am.... I ordered the Foxi with fingers crossed. (yep... I am a risk-taker. Especially when it comes to saving $90!!!)

It arrived today and it works beautifully!!! I am so excited!!!

Now, I can take further advantage of my crane BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY, I can execute these dolly shots that I have planned!!!

Woo Hoo!!!

-Ted
 
I love a good crane shot.

Remote Follow Focus is one more thing I need to add to my must get list. This list is getting out of control.
 
Tell me about it! I try to add one new element per film... that way I can try and focus on a new skill and spread out the cost of it.

Sure, I'd rather have it all but since I can't, this way is working for me!
 
hee hee.... I've been looking at them. There are quite a few up for sale here on the marketplace!

BUT.... I gotta put that "dough" in the "fridge" and save it for the lean months!

Hopefully, I can put it on the fire and start cooking soon!

(what the heck and I talking about??? I am suddenly hungry!)
 
Ted Arabian said:
Tell me about it! I try to add one new element per film... that way I can try and focus on a new skill and spread out the cost of it.

Sure, I'd rather have it all but since I can't, this way is working for me!
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I used to do that a few years ago when our band was frequently gigging around town and the state. For every show, I would use a little bit of the money from the previous gig and buy a new cymbal, or stand, or head... it was an efficient way to build up my kit into the behemoth it has become... AND it provided for some serious motivation to play.

Props, man! -- But I will also urge that you get an HVX!!! You won't regret the purchase, man. I'm telling you. My dad and I are looking into co-financing one for ourselves so we don't need to keep borrowing Alex's.

Remote focus! COOL!!!!
 
Yeah, yeah.... I keep thinking about the HVX.

Jim Demo has offered to bring his up for my shoot. I am seriously considering it but he has warned me that I may encounter workflow problems (being that I am a mac user).

Anyone have anything to contribute on this subject?

I have a 2.33 Ghz MacBook Pro and use FCP 6.
 
hey Blaine! I will post a story synopsis tomorrow. Promise!

I may even be able to provide you all with the cast, as well.

stay tuned!
 
Okay, okay.... I promised a story synopsis but I am having a bit of trouble writing it without giving it away. SO... I just put together a photo montage from the play I designed a couple months ago.

I have put together a video of it but it is 5 minutes long and I am sure that those who may be interested in checking out my set and lights would be just as happy glancing though the photos. (even though the video really shows off the lighting much better with the constant movement of water.)

Post #2 you will find the photos... or just click on the "Metamorphoses" button on my signature.
 
We better! I can't wait to see you... Been too long.

And I am hoping that I can steal you from that Boston set for a day to shoot up here in NH. I have a nice project that I think that you would really get into.... I am intending to shoot with a very dynamic and saturated light plot! Right up your alley, bro!

Looking forward to seeing you.

-Ted
 
Woo Hoo!!!!!!!!!

Just made another purchase!!!!

Soon, I'll have a low-budget, high-rez solution to my field monitor woes!

I'll be letting you all know my outcome of this sweet find!

-Ted

btw, gotta send out some love to fellow dvxuser 24fps4ever. He had the monitor I wanted for sale in the marketplace and we were able to make a deal. He has been a straight-up dude, replied quickly and is working to make this deal work for me. I really appreciate this dvxuser family! What a great place this is!!!
 
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