Post NAB Meeting in London [Archive]

Phil Becque

04-23-2007, 06:47 AM

Hi Folks,

Well NAB was certainly fabulous to be at - so fabulous in fact you could forget you were in Las Vegas - which is always a benefit!

Anyway we want to organise a meeting in London so please respond a.s.a.p with a short message and to the poll assumming I've figured it out correctly.

Basic dates/times for me are:

Saturday 28th April 3-00pm
Sunday 29th April 1-00pm
Saturday 5th May Noon

Please let me know what works for you.

All the best, Phil

Martin Drew

04-23-2007, 06:55 AM

29th best for me with 5th coming a close second.

M

GMCinema

04-23-2007, 07:57 AM

Where is the meeting supposed to happen?
What is the meeting schedule?
Any hardware to look at?

Ziggy Uszkurat

04-23-2007, 08:21 AM

Would love to meet up with other prospective RED owners -- can't do this weekend cos I'm working but 5 May could be possible...

Ziggx

Rob Worth

04-23-2007, 08:25 AM

Got a film shoot this weekend, but 5th would be good.

Rob

Phil Becque

04-23-2007, 08:27 AM

Where is the meeting supposed to happen?
What is the meeting schedule?
Any hardware to look at?

Hi GM - well it's usually central London e.g. The Couch, Dean Street but that hasn't been decided yet.

Meeting schedule goes something like this - first to arrive sets up the TAB, we all get a drink, start talking about all things RED, Nick lights a fag and I light up a fine cuban cigar, more drinks, more talk, eventually we all order food, muggings here pays for it, you get the picture . . it's not that organised. Though if you are an agenda person and want to make one up we can definately consider it's merits.

Basically the people who didn't go to NAB, can ask those who did, as many questions as they can dream up. As far as we know that's Me, Nick and David, although I'm sure there were a few other closet Brits to shy and awkward to admit they went to NAB.

You're obviously not up to speed on the availability of hardware are you? We have pictures of the hardware. The only way to see actual hardware was to be at NAB, which is kind of why we're having this meeting.

Anyway you are welcome to come along - and to show willing I'll get the first round in (again).

All the best, Phil

GMCinema

04-23-2007, 08:45 AM

Phil Becque

04-23-2007, 08:52 AM

Well, I did not make it to NAB and was hoping to see some hardware ....
Perhaps I can come and bother you when you have received yours:sarcasm:
And thanks for the invite but unfortunately I cannot make it Sunday.

I'm res number 1319 so I won't get my camera until Sept/Oct. But if it's hardware you want to see then Steve Gibby has reservation #7 so he should get that in the next few weeks. He says he's going to stop in London on his way through to somewhere in Europe. If he sticks to that plan we may see him before the end of May or maybe early June. That would be your best bet. You could send him a PM to check - he's very approachable and also one of the most helpful people you are ever likely to meet.

Good luck!

GMCinema

04-23-2007, 08:58 AM

Excellent! Thanks Phil.

Ken Willinger

04-23-2007, 08:59 AM

Meeting schedule goes something like this - first to arrive sets up the TAB, we all get a drink, start talking about all things RED, Nick lights a fag and I light up a fine cuban cigar, more drinks, more talk, eventually we all order food, muggings here pays for it, you get the picture . . it's not that organised. Though if you are an agenda person and want to make one up we can definately consider it's merits.

My kind of meeting! Wish I were in London to join you. It was great meeting you at the Beer Garden Phil. I think it was a good time had by all!
Cheers!

Phil Becque

04-23-2007, 09:08 AM

My kind of meeting! Wish I were in London to join you. It was great meeting you at the Beer Garden Phil. I think it was a good time had by all!
Cheers!

Hi getken - it was great meeting you as well - and all the other redusers - I had no idea so many would show up! That was a really pleasant surprise, and real 'we're all in it together' community spirit as well. Let me know if you are planning a trip to London and we'll try and have a swift half somewhere !

PaulClements

04-23-2007, 10:34 AM

Count me in for the 5th, I think I'm in London that week anyway so it'd be great timing if I'm right. Will be great to meet up with board members finally and hear about NAB.

Look forward to it.

Phil Becque

04-23-2007, 10:53 AM

Count me in for the 5th, I think I'm in London that week anyway so it'd be great timing if I'm right. Will be great to meet up with board members finally and hear about NAB.

Look forward to it.

Brilliant - I'm really glad to hear that will work for you and the rest of us.

The 5th is leading at the moment so hopefully everyone can make that.

I look forward to meeting you in person!

All the best. Phil

PaulClements

04-23-2007, 12:04 PM

Likewise Phil. Hopefully most of the UK Red users can make it. It'll be good to put names to faces (Well... those that don't openly advertise their mugs like you and I Phil!).

Ziggy Uszkurat

04-23-2007, 12:49 PM

Likewise Phil. Hopefully most of the UK Red users can make it. It'll be good to put names to faces (Well... those that don't openly advertise their mugs like you and I Phil!).

Well Paul's got a "Eastenders" kind of "wot you looking at mate? - Gonna nut yer" and Phil is chilled beyond belief (is it nirvana or something he smokes???)-- I think I'll keep the brown bag over my head...

Smile! (Really, I'm only joking so don't take offense...)

Ziggx

PaulClements

04-23-2007, 01:22 PM

Well Paul's got a "Eastenders" kind of "wot you looking at mate? - Gonna nut yer"... Really, I'm only joking so don't take offense

Your Joking? You sure about that? Don't make me come there and kneecap you!

:)

Actually my hair's grown since then so I don't look quite so thuggish, it's a bit of a shame actually, I'm a well-mannered individual but when people met me they acted differently... quite amusing really.

JohnF

04-23-2007, 01:45 PM

Well after the mental couple of weeks I've had, and still a few more days to go... The 5th is my preferred option.

I look forward to meeting up and, as said, putting names to faces!

JohnF

dewaldaukema

04-23-2007, 02:25 PM

Could do the 5th, but might be shooting. Would be good to meet all you guys.
Dewald Aukema

David Nardini

04-23-2007, 02:30 PM

Can make 5th :biggrin:

Stephen Webb

04-24-2007, 12:58 AM

5th would be best for me.

Martin Drew

04-24-2007, 01:41 AM

5th is great for me now too, I have rearranged my life. Look forward to seeing everyone then.

M

Jeff Brown

04-24-2007, 02:44 AM

Chaps, count me in for the 5th.

Jeff Brown

Red #708

Nick Shaw

04-24-2007, 03:06 AM

5th is fine for me, but I could probably do either of the others as well. Looks like we'll get a pretty good turnout.

Phil Becque

04-25-2007, 01:02 PM

Hokay folks democracy rules so the 5th May from noon it is.

I think we'll stick to our favoured venue which is The Couch at Dean St in central London. Nearest Tube is Tottenham Ct Rd. I'll book a table for how ever many say they can come by close of this thread on Friday.

I do look forward to meeting you all in person and figuring out how we can work together or compliment, or support each other in some way. It would be nice to cheer each others achievements rather than feeling we all competing with each other. Anything that any of us do to make the RED camera the camera of choice is good for all of us. And each of brings a unique set of skills and diverse interests so let's celebrate that!

See you all next Saturday 5th May at The Couch !!

All the best, Phil

Columbus

04-25-2007, 01:12 PM

The 5th is pretty good for me also.

Simon Blackledge

04-25-2007, 01:31 PM

don't you lot wanna come up norf? nice pies up ere ;) lol..

actually if anyone can suggest a decent.. (ahem) cheap (AHEM!) hotel then I may come down. More vfx but just so giddy about this thing.. need to do some networking ;) want to start using these on drama's etc..

Paul? fancy it ?

Phil Becque

04-25-2007, 02:08 PM

The 5th is pretty good for me also.

Excellent Colm can you bring the Cigars with you?

Cheers mate. BR, Phil

jamesedwelland

04-25-2007, 02:11 PM

Hope to be there if thats ok

Cheers

james w

Phil Becque

04-25-2007, 02:38 PM

Hope to be there if thats ok

Cheers

james w

Yes of course ! The entry fee is one Cohiba Esplendidos which you can pick for as little as 30 quid - so BARGAIN then! Just kidding :greedy:

Jonathan Smiles

04-27-2007, 12:34 AM

Phil,

Are we now all set for Saturday 5th May 12pm (noon) at The Couch in Dean Street?

Jonathan Smiles

04-27-2007, 12:47 AM

actually if anyone can suggest a decent.. (ahem) cheap (AHEM!) hotel then I may come down.

It's a bad weekend for cheap hotels due to the bank holiday.

Try the London Travelodges/Premier Inn, Euston is available for £82 on the Saturday night.

Simon Blackledge

04-27-2007, 01:02 AM

Cheers, will look into it..

Si

Phil Becque

04-27-2007, 08:13 AM

Phil,

Are we now all set for Saturday 5th May 12pm (noon) at The Couch in Dean Street?

Hi Jon,

Yes that's the time and the place - see you there!

All the best, Phil

Phil Becque

04-27-2007, 09:51 AM

BTW, if anyone else sees this over the next week and wants to join please add your name here or send me a PM if you prefer. I just need some idea on numbers to book a table for us all. We're up to 17 at the moment.

Cheers, Phil

johannperry

05-01-2007, 04:55 AM

Hi Phil,
wondered if I may be able to pop in on Saturday too. I can't confirm yet due to possible shoot but if it goes down I would love to come,
regards Johann

PaulClements

05-01-2007, 05:26 AM

don't you lot wanna come up norf? nice pies up ere ;) lol...

Paul? fancy it ?
I'm down in London all next week anyway Si, so the meetup's actually quite convenient.

Looks like we'll have some good numbers then. Looking forward to it.

PaulClements

05-01-2007, 05:32 AM

johannperry

05-01-2007, 06:29 AM

Cheers Paul,
I guess it is ok to turn up on a relatively casual basis. Really hoping I can make it, wiil be good to talk about ll things red.
Johann

Phil Becque

05-01-2007, 07:46 AM

Hi Phil,
wondered if I may be able to pop in on Saturday too. I can't confirm yet due to possible shoot but if it goes down I would love to come,
regards Johann

Hi Johann, Absolutely no problem - it's not like it's that organised. Please feel free to drop in when ever you can make it. I think some of us will there past 3pm if the Las Vegas leg of redusers was anything to go by.

I do hope you can make.

All the best. Phil

Phil Becque

05-01-2007, 07:49 AM

Here's a link for Google Maps (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=w1d+3te&layer=&ie=UTF8&z=16&ll=51.515593,-0.134003&spn=0.009748,0.020084&om=1&iwloc=addr) to The Couch.

http://www.allinlondon.co.uk/images/venues/10030618.jpg

Thanks for that Paul, I'm glad to see you got the right place and that someone is more organised than me.

I've just booked a table for us under the name of BECQUE pronounced "BECK"

I'm really looking forward to meeting everyone who has responded!

See you there mate.

Cheers me dears! Phil

PaulClements

05-01-2007, 11:20 AM

Thanks for that Paul, I'm glad to see you got the right place and that someone is more organised than me.

I've just booked a table for us under the name of BECQUE pronounced "BECK"

I'm really looking forward to meeting everyone who has responded!

See you there mate.

Cheers me dears! Phil

Great stuff Phil. Thanks for sorting it out for us.

Paul

James Milner-Smyth

05-02-2007, 11:58 AM

Hopefully see you guys there as well: ended up not talking Red at all at the Hofbrauhaus!

James M-S

Phil Becque

05-02-2007, 01:21 PM

Hopefully see you guys there as well: ended up not talking Red at all at the Hofbrauhaus!

James M-S

Hi James, It will be good for everyone to get your NAB impressions as well then.

Once we're all sorted with a drink and settled down I might ask the people who were at NAB to give a short report about their NAB experience for the benefit of the folk that were not there.

And then after all (3) the reports are done we can have a Q&A with the NAB attendees responding to questions if people think that's a good idea?

Any other ideas please, anyone - chip in.

Best regards, Phil

Simon Blackledge

05-02-2007, 03:14 PM

not gonna make it.. gotta work :(

Enjoy all.. ;)

S

ericyoung

05-05-2007, 11:12 AM

Well, it was great to meet everyone today at The Couch. I only remember a tiny proportion of your names, but hope to bump into all of you again in the near future where you can remind me! And thanks Phil for starting the ball rolling...

BTW, like a doofus, I put my little pile of business cards down at some point and failed to take them with me- doh! I expect we are being sent a round robin email from James's laptop list, but if you want me to have your details again anyway, I am at eric@lightandsmoke.com or ericyoungproductions@yahoo.co.uk

Cheers!
Eric

Martin Drew

05-05-2007, 12:46 PM

Likewise, in all respects.

I am already looking forward to the next one!

M

Stephen Webb

05-05-2007, 12:51 PM

Hey guys,

Great to see you all and chat about all things Red. Was well impressed by the turnout! Thanks Phil for the drinks.

I think we should make this a (semi) regular event.

Jonathan Smiles

05-07-2007, 09:34 AM

Good to meet everyone.

Here's a pic.

Jonathan.

PaulClements

05-07-2007, 04:57 PM

This is the first chance I've had to get to a computer since the meetup. Was great to meet everyone, although some people I didn't get the chance to talk to as much as I would've liked. Some great advice and banter is a great way to spend a saturday afternoon.

Thanks for sorting it out Phil and I too look forward to the next time we get the chance to get together.

Cheers all!