THE MOIRÈ EFFECT - a new short film by Ted Arabian

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

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

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

As for me....

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

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

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

Thanks again. Cheers! Bottoms up! Happy Shooting and All That Jazz!
-Ted
 
Guess you missed the PM I sent a few days ago with a question. I know your a busy guy.
Good luck Ted. Looks good.
 
Ted, I spoke with Aram who got me up to speed. I hope moving the west coast doesnt mean we wont work together in future.

My best to you and your wife as you sort things out and wish you luck on your exciting, new life. Cant picture you without the beard.
 
Slimothy said:
Stay strong Ted. I'll down some whiskey in your honor!
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Thanks bro! I am sure that you are really putting yourself out for me! :grin:
Looking forward to getting out there and hanging with you again!


ZazaCast said:
Vodka works best for me!
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It ALL works! And I'll be indulging in every variety, I'm sure! :beer:


Raptor365 said:
Guess you missed the PM I sent a few days ago with a question. I know your a busy guy.
Good luck Ted. Looks good.
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Rap-man! Dude, I did get your PM but was very confused by it. I am not too much of a border-crosser. I really couldn't answer your question and, yes... I have been busy. WAY too busy. :shocked:


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


My best to you and your wife as you sort things out and wish you luck on your exciting, new life. Cant picture you without the beard.
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MIKE! MAN!!! Dude... bummed that you took off for Guam. I was hoping to get together with you up here before I left. (I hope that you don't forget how to speak English while you are away!!! :grin:

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

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

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

STAY IN TOUCH!

btw.... I do have most of my facial hair. I just deleted the part that attaches the goatee to the sideburns! :costumed-smiley-047
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:thumbsup:
 
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Jason Ramsey said:
Ted.... That sucks, man. I wish you the best.

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

Hope things work out like you want them too.

Later,
Jason
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sounds like you'll be ducking underneath me on your trek across the country. be sure to wave when you pass by!
 
Kyle! Dude! I think that we'll be seeing each other very soon, as I understand it! (besides... I just don't think that I could take anymore of the flatlands!)

Awesome lightning storm pix you posted. UNREAL!!!

Looking forward to catching up with you!
 
Demo man! Dude, I want to talk to you! I called and left a message...

Call me when you have a chance.

and yes... it is sad news. A very sad story in many ways. Thanks for the support.
 
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Ted Arabian said:
Hey brothers! Thanks once again. The support here is awesome.

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

My wife and I are getting divorced.

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

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

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

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

That's where things stand right now.

Thanks again for the phone calls, PMs and posts.

You guys are great.

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

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

anyways looking forward to seeing you,

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

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

I will be seeing you soon.


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

anyways looking forward to seeing you,

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

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

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

But feel free to hop in your car and follow me!
 
And all your ladders will be strapped to the roof, right? :grin:

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

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

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

motorhome.jpg
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Bwaaaahaaahaaahaaaahaaaahaaa haaa haaa haaaaaa!!!!

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

That is great!
 
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