Looking for 16mm Film to VHS transfer in Austin!
 

Anyone know of any good (and low price) 16mm to VHS transfer services in Austin, Texas? I have a 34minute color film reel that I need to get on VHS.

Thanks for any leads

VHS ??i assume you don't need quality ...
look in yellow pages under video production, video post .. you should find some mom pop type places , copy places, small photo places that offer the service. these type places have a basic film chain ( film could get scratched) projector and industrial type lower end video camera . maybe one color correction for the whole film and they don't watch it while it is transferring .. they set it up .. run it - come back in X minutes ...

Why not have them transfer it to DV tape? Then you can do the
transfer yourself to VHS and have a DV tape to work on and do
other things later if you want. Since it is digital you will have and
will maintain a prestine copy (if they do the transfer right, ofcourse)

A bit of googlin' got me these sites:

Austin Film Resource
Austin Film Society :: Regional Resources
AustinFADE - Digital Entertainment Resource
Austin Film to DVD

Austin Film Office

Telephone and fax:
Tel: 512 583 7229
Fax: 512 583 7281

Address:
201 E 2nd St
Austin, Texas 78701
USA

Pro-Tape in Austin
 

Nick,

Call or see these guys. I order tape from them, and have only good things to say. Also, they have been recommended several times to me for rentals, etc. so they probably know where the best place to get the transfer done is (did see on their site that they actually do transfers themselves).

Pro Tape Austin
4120 Commercial Center Drive Suite 500
Austin, TX 78744
512-443-3911
1-800-950-8653

Good Luck...
Clay

Check out our first project : http://www.sundevilpictures.com/lesavon.htm

Dont forget the login and password at bottom.

Also, here is a screen shot of a model built for "The Siberian Farce". This is a model of a run-down Russian underground missile silo complete with Inter Conntinental Ballistic Titan (approximatelty 1/30th scale). All model sequences were shot on an XL-1s with standard sticks. "Farce" marks our third project. It is in the final stages of post production and will be on the web soon.

http://www.sundevilpictures.com/media/silo.jpg

Videographer/Editor available for work in Florida, USA
 

Hi everyone,

I'm ready to move on from the TV news business into more full-fledged video and film production. I'm an experienced Final Cut Pro editor, digital and BetaCAM videographer, TV and film writer, producer and director. I live in the South Florida area, but am willing to travel.

I have extensive experience in all aspects of TV, film and video production. I recently worked in Los Angeles and Orange County editing a small TV show. My first feature film, SKYE FALLING, has just gone to DVD and VHS.

For a copy of my resume, please email me at heath@mpsdigital.com and I will send along a copy.

Thanks,

Heath McKnight

LA based Shooter Available
 

I'm new and thought I would introduce mysef. I am a Director of Photography with 15 years experience. I've shot 14 features, numerous shorts, commercials and music videos. I won an Emmy for a short I shot which aired nationally on PBS. I'm always looking for interesting projects.

DV: I own a DVX100
Film: Arri SR
Lights: 10K light package

You can check out my demo reel and resume on-line at www.scottspears.net.

IMDB listing: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0817387/

Anybody who has an interesting projects going, fire me an email.

So that silo shot is coming from the XL1S? Impressive. Are you
using any kind of macro lenses or anything?

I can't watch the movie because it is in RealPlayer format and
that is almost the only kind of software I won't install on my PC's.
Sorry. It just does too many stuff I don't like and I've had it
completely screw up multiple systems of mine in the past.

Rentals in San Diego
 

Hello All,

Just wondering if anyone knows of some good rental equipment places here in Sunny San Diego.

Lights, audio equipment and camera gear.

Thanks

Joe

We use a 16x manual lens on the XL-1s for shooting miniatures. I don't blame you for not using RealPlayer. I don't even have it installed. hehe.

Baltimore/DC Metro Area DV filmmakers?
 

I've been living in the Baltimore area for a couple of years, and I was excited to accept a job in the city because I thought there were a lot of independent filmmakers in this area. Unfortunately, it's been an audious task to get in contact with any of them.

Are there any indi-filmmakers in this area that are interested in joining creativity and production forces? If you already have your own thing going, is there room on your team for a young enthusiastic filmmaker. I'm currently putting a few projects together as part of my application to graduate film school, but I do have other projects that I'm willing to show anyone interested.

In addition, I'm developing a TV show that will be on the Public Access channels in Baltimore and DC. Ironically, this show will focus primarily on showcasing short-short indie films.
I'll put up another posting very soon to request submittals from filmmakers, so keep that in mind, and also keep in mind that the films will be aired on tv, and thus the contents should be accepted by whatever regulations the TV station puts forth. There will be more details on that.

But in the mean time, any filmmakers in this area, or PA, VA, Delaware...even NJ that are looking to reach out and work with an up and coming filmmaker....should definitely holla @ me.
kemeson@wrallp.com.

Thanks for taking the time and looking at this. Have a good day.

Final Cut Pro Editor Needed In Tokyo
 

Greetings.

My company urgently needs a video editing guy (or gal) fluent in Final Cut Pro and Japanese to work on a large video project in the Tokyo area. The work consists of editing 10 corporate videos (marketing/PR, etc.) that will be used during a convention in early February. Ideally, we would like someone who can start working early next week (01/26) and be available every weekday until February 4. Email me for details if you are interested.

Need GL2 Operator in Chapel Hill NC
 

Not a paying gig, but I am looking for folks with the GL2 who are interested in working in multi-camera setups as part of an indie short. Please see www.turnipvideo.com for details.

We recently did a location with 3 cameras and the results were great. We shot two scenes with multiple angle coverage in under 90 minutes. A great deal for actors and crew. Adds a lot of flexibility for scenes whose naturalistic lighting and small number of actors are suited to it.

This is an ongoing interest and open ended requirment. If you are located in the central part of North Carolina and are a pro looking for some fun or a recent GL2 owner looking for a more professional experience, please contact me.

Really nice stuff Seth. I'll keep you in mind if I need any models. Can you give us an idea of what some of you stuff costs to build, or your hourly rate?

Personally, I'd get you to build models just to put in my office, but my woman says that isn't a valid business expense. :)

Hey Dylan, thanks for the reply. I mentioned above that my costs are very flexible. Scale and detail are the two most important factors when determining costs, if any. These things get hammered out during the bidding process. It all boils down to the fact that I want to do F/X, props and models for small to large DV/film projects as well as make a name for Sundevil Pictures. There is no project too small. I can work around any size budget.

Have some sort of an idea of what you want/need for your project? Drop me a line!

Internship
 

Hello Everybody,

I am looking for a summer internship in Orange County, California. E-mail me if you are interested at David@dbpaintball.com

David Applegate

DV Shooter and Editor in AZ
 

I have a XL-1S, wireless mics, tripods, and a laptop with capture capabilities. I can cut on pretty much anything. I have worked with most NLE's. Looking for work in any field.

Hey Man,

Thanks for the Email, I am out of town right now and cant send or recieve any msg's. I am definatly interested in talking to you more about the projects you memtioned. As soon as i get back i'll send you another email and maybe we can discuss it more.

Just like you I've been looking for people in the area who are interested in working together. It's tough going but im determened to find some people who are serious about this and get some type of filming exsperiance. After all people who really care about film can only do so many No-Budget Horror flicks useing a hi-8 or Super-lo end 1 CCD digital cam before they go insane :). My friends and I hit that point and we are doing our best to try and make something that we could be proud of!

Talk to ya soon kenny, and to any other people in the area.....for the love of god...please post something if your out there!!


Later,

Kris

David,

I'm not suspecting you are going to get any responses to this.
Why? Because you gave absolutely no information AT ALL
besides the location and your name.

I've been in the position to do job interviews at my company
and in your case there is a lot of information missing:

1) are you going to school? If so, which one, what are you following and which year are you

2) what length of internship are you looking for

3) which area(s) would you want to intern in

4) how many hours a week?

5) what kind of companies would you like to intern in

With your current question you might get an e-mail from a
gasstation that wants you to learn how to pump gas....

Need shooter in San Antonio on Wed. Jan 28th
 

Howdy from Texas,

A friend of mine is looking for a shooter with a 3CCD DV camcorder to cover the FCC Public Hearing on Broadcast Localism in San Antonio. This is a paid gig. Shoot the event and mail off the tapes. Contact me by email for details -- the event is Wednesday, January 28, 2004 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the City Council Chamber, Municipal Plaza Building, 103 Main Plaza in S.A. Thanks in advance,

Corporate gig in Maryland
 

Greeting,

I am looking for 2 camera people for a full day live corporate convention shoot in early March. The location is in Baltimore, Md and I would prefer local shooters. There are 2 positions, 1 shooter with his own camera: DV-5000 and a shooter without a camera.

Please email your rate and experience to info@seansmithmedia.com
No phone calls please.

Renting Equipment
 

I'm located in Central California, does anyone know of a good equipment rental house for Digi-beta or Betacam?

My second project, "Outpost_Theta", was just released on the net. There you can see some practical effects and props that were made and shot by Sundevil Pictures. Check it out. More to come.

http://www.brownfish.com/

Hi Joe,

I’m in the north county area of San Diego. Your post interests me because I am considering opening an equipment rental business. I would like to know more about what equipment you might be interested in renting. Could you please contact me off list at m_banks@sprynet.com

Thanks,

Martin

Hey what's up. We're based in DC and done a couple of projects. I hear exactly what you're saying. This area isn't exactly the Hollywood of the East, but I kind of expected that when I came down from NY. The hardest part seems to be finding actors. Your projects sound interesting. I especially like your cable access idea. We're developing a few short films right now and will definitely need collaborators on those projects.

Email me a link to your projects if you can. :)

I currently live in Arlington. Several times I've made initial contacts with people, then heard nothing since. Would love to hook up with other indies. There is too much material around here not to do something.

I mean come on folks, DC, election year...enough hot air to melt all the snow around here, hehehe.

Hey Steve, I checked out your film, awesome man, seriously. I liked it, the overall quality was very good. I tried to email you with the contact link there but it was returned to me. Here's my email kemeson@wrallp.com. Drop me a line and we'll go from there. Thanks.

Hi Kenny, You've got mail.

hey steve and joe!
 

hey send me an email so i can get in touch with you guys when i get back in town. kenny and i had a few meetings so far and are planing to do a few projects together. prehaps you two would be interested in comming down for the next production meeting.

later

Need help? Germany/Korea
 

Hi. If you need a hand, let me know. I'm fairly new. I've been playing around with my XL1s for about a year. I'd like to help out and learn.

I'll be returning from Germany in about a month til May-June.
I'll be in going to Korea around Oct.

Lookin for Project in Melbourne
 

I'm looking for a project in Melbourne, Australia to get on and improve my chops. Would be really interested to work with anyone shooting XL1,DVX100 or VHS full size...

Gimme an email if anyone is interested.
BTW the VHS thing is of course a joke.

i'm in DC too, if anyone needs a hand with something,

Kris, your email option is turned off in your profile.
Here is mine
tuffcom???comcast.net
replace the ??? with an at sign.

I know that Sim Video (in L.A.) will often ship to locations, but it will probably depend on your dates and what not.

What do you need done? Just editing, or effects also?

I might be able to help you out - not in Orlando, but reasonably close. I use After Effects, Final Cut 4, and Commotion.

Seattle, looking for project
 

Ive been doing little Snowboard films and some other X-games type stuff, but I want to do some sort of feature. I use a Pana DV953 and Vegas4 & Avid Xpress pro.

anybody out there?

I live in DC Metro and would definitely be interested in working on projects as time allows. I'm also working on a script and will definitely need some crew this fall. Let me know when you're planning the next meeting.

Barry

Anyone in Dallas want to work on a documentary?......For free?
 

I think I'm going to put together a plan to shoot a documentary.

The rough details I have right now are:

It would be about 6 months long.

I'd shoot about 2 nights a week.

One night would be in a group meeting setting, the other would be at a person's home.

Each shoot would be about an hour to an hour and a half.

What I need are cameramen. I've got to fill these spots with some folks that would like to work on a documentary.

There's no budget for this, and I might be forced to find local college kids to shoot it, but I'd love to find some serious amateurs or professionals that would like to be involved.

If anyone thinks they'd like to do something like this, please let me know.

Like to help, Bryan, but the commute from Upstate NY would be tough! I'll be calling you over the weekend to discuss our other project - I have some good news!