Plymouth
 

Greetings from Plymouth, Michigan.

www.take2themovie.com

Welcome New Michagander
 

It seems we're growing a larger concentration on the West Michigan end of the state.

Tom, I tried to check out your movie site and it didn't work.

Daniel

Hi Daniel,

I just clicked the above link and it all seemed to work.

Please let me know if you can't get it to work.

Thanks,

Tom

good story
 

Sorry Tom, must have been a temporary problem on my end. It loaded fine this morning.

Looks like a good story.
For this I'll forgive you for being on the wrong side of the state.

:)

Thanks Daniel,

I think the film will be fun, we are working with a comedy group called the Stunt Johnson theater and they are a riot.

By the way, I like your side of the state as well.

Tom

LOL, that's pretty cool Tom. Enjoyed your QT short there. Good luck with it. Feel free to ask if you need some mundane help.

-- LP Michigan Rocks! --

MIVA - Michigan Independent Videographers Assoc.
 

Well, if all of your are here in Michigan,
you need to check out our local videographers association.
MIVA www.mivaonline.com
We have been around since 1993 and have over 75 members
from all over Michigan and some from Canada.

Check out our web site and if you have any questions,
you can contact me at mivamail@comcast.net

Joe Connell
MIVA DMI
Director of Membership Information
mivamail@comcast.net

Questions for Michigan members
 

Hello fellow Michigan members. I was wondering if I might trouble you to answer a few questions for me. I have a Canon GL2 and I am planning an important shoot. I can't afford the lighting I need or a wide angle len's. Is there anywhere in our area that might rent these things? I only need them for one day. Can anyone help me out with some information?

Jason

Hey Jason, have you tried Detroit Power & Light or Lowing Light & Grip. I also own a few lights, depending on how many you need maybe we could hook up and I will let you borrow them. Also if you need any help with your shoot I would more than happy. I own an XL2, if you are looking for a bit more quality than your GL. I also have access to the century optics MK2, its fish-eye, but if it will work then great. Email me with some details if your interested. Here is a link to some more light rentals in Michigan.


http://www.mandy.com/1/services.cfm?t=usmi&c=lrnt

Hi, I live about 20mi SE of Grand Rapids. I am looking to network with a few people in the area. Aside from you, I only know of one video person that's into video work pro or otherwise, and there doesn't appear to be a whole lot of good local resources.

If you know of any local associations or decent local supply outlets, I'm all ears. Failing that, I'm willing to meet one-on-one or try to invite the other guy I know along to share stories, tips and compare & test equipment, etc.

I spend a lot more of my time designing, making and selling accessories for camcorders than I do actually using the camcorder or other video work. I am about to start recording my second instructional video for an unrelated industry.

hello from Michigan!
 

Hey all... relatively new to the board.. have read alot and decided to jump in.
I know I've seen some folks on here from Michigan... So I'm definitely not the first. I work at a large manufacturing company - I've been there for 12 years - 10 in the art department as a senior graphic artist and finally got switched to the marketing department where I am now Lead Multimedia Designer (web, 3d animation and design, video and plenty of graphics work). Sounds good at least! I've been doing 3D work for about 10 years and I managed to convince my boss to get me 3DS Max... it's nice to finally get paid to do what I've been doing for so long! My latest project was a 3-D (red / blue glasses) tradeshow video for the company... I've done a documentary on the company history... and recently, I'm working with a former TV anchor on a butt-load of training videos, company dinner videos and another tradeshow video (my first go at a 16:9 production). I must say that being able to do this kind of work for a living is actually very enjoyable!

I've been writing a short movie (10-15 minutes) and hopefully can get started early this summer. Thankfully my boss is really cool and lets me borrow the work camera and lighting whenever I want...

That's my story and I'm sticking to it... until a better story comes along at least.

Thanks for the awesome and VERY informative forum!

Hi Keith, welcome aboard (H)DV Info Net, good to have you with us!

Hi Keith,

Welcome aboard, I actually run a small manufacturing company and do the film and video stuff on the side.

Have done quite a few low budget features and currently doing one now.

Welcome to the site, it's a wonderful community to share ideas, problems and dreams.

Tom Chaney

Welcome to the board Keith!

Steve Smith from Mich Too!!!
 

Hey guys,

My name is Steve Smith and I'm from the Flint area. Ive been going to school for computer animation down in Sarasota for the past 3 years. I'm currently out in NY at NYU for a summer film certificate. I'm also am in the process of doing some pre-pro for a documentary project...and thats my gig thus far. I wish I could say I was getting paid for this but, suppose that doesnt come til' after I graduate. Very passionate about film and would love to collaborate on any projects...

If anybody in MI needs someone with 3-D skills let me know.

Software Knolwedge:

Pixar Renderman
Maya 6.0/7.0
Maya Mental Ray
Apple Shake
Apple Final Cut Pro
Apple Motion
Adobe After Effects
Soundtrack Pro
Adobe Audition
Adobe Premiere

And if anybody knows of any production houses near Detroit that rent 35mm or super 16mm film cameras...drop me a line!