Future RED owners in Wash DC Metro area?

[Joe Carney]

I live in NOVA, according to schedule I should get mine in Jan.

Joe C.

[Ed Watkins]

Hi Zeke,

I have just moved to D.C I'll be getting both my units in November.
I'm based in Silver Spring.

Also, check out the NY thread a few D.C'ers hijacked the end of it :)
http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?t=581

[J. Bernard Vallon]

Hi folks.

I'm in Baltimore. Baltimore rocks. DC is close, NY isnt far neither.

I should be operational in november too.

[Chris Nuzzaco]

Whats up, I'm in the DC area, I don't have a Red :( but I do have an Andromeda, which is 10 bit RAW HD (about 1.5k) :)

[Chris Nuzzaco]

I live in NOVA, according to schedule I should get mine in Jan.

Joe C.

Where in NOVA? I'm located in Loudoun County.

[Joe Carney]

Hi 'Card...I"m not a RED owner "yet" until I pay the full price and get it delivered, hehehe.
Anyway..
Fairfax County, Centreville, not far off of Hwy 28. Easy to get to Loudon.

Joe C.

[Joe Carney]

Hi folks.

I'm in Baltimore. Baltimore rocks. DC is close, NY isnt far neither.

I should be operational in november too.

They have some great old factory space at affordable rates to shoot in.
(I was doing PA work a couple of months ago in the middle of Greek town).
Some of the space would be fantastic for doing green screen work.
Baltimore is a great town.

Joe C.

[Adam C Lubkin]

Lawrence of Arabia is screening sundays this summer at the AFI in Silver Spring, in 70mm. Maybe we could meet up there sometime.
Adam

[J. Bernard Vallon]

that sounds awesome... ill sit in the front row

[Joe Carney]

Lawrence of Arabia is screening sundays this summer at the AFI in Silver Spring, in 70mm. Maybe we could meet up there sometime.
Adam


That would be great. I've never seen it on the big screen.

Joe C.

[Adam C Lubkin]

How about July 29? It plays at 7:15, so meeting for an early dinner beforehand might be good.

[Joe Carney]

Sounds good. Count me in, though I'm not familiar with the area as far as restaurants go.

Joe C.

[Adam C Lubkin]

Sounds good. Count me in, though I'm not familiar with the area as far as restaurants go.

Joe C.

Me neither but we'll figure it out. Anyone else in?

[J. Bernard Vallon]

Damn, i'll be in boston that weekend.

[Joe Carney]

Well PerfectO, what would be a good weekend then?

Joe C.

[J. Bernard Vallon]

unfortunately im not sure. I'm photographing weddings like a madman for the next few months. Its that time of year again. Its a good thing i love photography.

Much as I'd like to see it, you guys should probably make plans without me.

[Adam C Lubkin]

FYI, Stalker is playing at the National Gallery on Sept 15.

[zak forrest]

I have Red # 116 • 263 • 2470

Should be getting mine early december if all goes according to the current plan...

My second and third cameras will be available for rent.

[Mark Thorpe]

Hi Guys,
Very early stages to concrete this down but there is potential that I could be moving to the D.C area late next year. Having talks with some people but still very early days yet. Never been there, haven't got a clue about the place but just to let you guys know. Maybe I'll find a few puddles to shoot in!!

Cheers,
Mark.

[Joe Carney]

Hi Guys,
Very early stages to concrete this down but there is potential that I could be moving to the D.C area late next year. Having talks with some people but still very early days yet. Never been there, haven't got a clue about the place but just to let you guys know. Maybe I'll find a few puddles to shoot in!!

Cheers,
Mark.

You have the Potomac river and Chesapeake Bay not too far away.

[Joe Carney]

I have Red # 116 and 263.

Should be getting mine on October 10th.

My second camera will be available for rent.


What sort of tests will you be running? I know a some people who would donate time and lenses to test it out for free. I would love to actually see one in the flesh so to speak. I live less than an hour from Beth.

Joe C.

[Walter R]

Hi,

Just found this thread. Are people getting together on the 29th? If so, we'd love to join. We are in Arlington, VA and have Red #104, plus a few other reservations in the upper 300s.

Walter

[Adam C Lubkin]

OneCam, I've purchased my ticket so I'll be there with a couple filmmaker friends. Starts at 7:15. We're going to climbing gym in Rockville in the afternoon, but could make it to Silver Spring in time for dinner if you and/or anyone else is interested.

[Adam C Lubkin]

Hi Guys,
Very early stages to concrete this down but there is potential that I could be moving to the D.C area late next year. Having talks with some people but still very early days yet. Never been there, haven't got a clue about the place but just to let you guys know. Maybe I'll find a few puddles to shoot in!!

Cheers,
Mark.

Mark, let me know if the move works out. I've always enjoyed your posts, and would be happy to do my part to introduce you to the area.

[Mark Thorpe]

Will do.

Cheers,
Mark.

[Joe Carney]

Sorry I missed it, my wife is sick and I pretty sure I'm contagious. Can we reschedule?

Joe C.

[Adam C Lubkin]

Unfortunately no other Redusers made it, but I went down with some friends and had a great time. It would still be good to meet at the Silver Theater, but instead of Lawrence, how about The Godfather on Friday, August 24, at 6:30?

[J. Bernard Vallon]

I'm on the road right now, so i cant check my studio's schedual, but i think id be able to get to that.

[Ed Watkins]

Count me in for the 24th meet up (didn't see the posts about the earlier meet) I'm living in Silver Spring.

[Joe Carney]

I've always wanted to see the GodFather on the big screen. When it first came out I was too young to go. OK, lets try again.

Joe C.

[J. Bernard Vallon]

Me too. I think that'd be an awesome movie to see in 35mm, seeing as how it came out before my time.

[Adam C Lubkin]

Cool, I'm glad this is going to work. Hopefully Walter can make it too. Everyone may want to purchase tickets in advance just to be safe.

[Madaspy]

Unfortunately no other Redusers made it, but I went down with some friends and had a great time. It would still be good to meet at the Silver Theater, but instead of Lawrence, how about The Godfather on Friday, August 24, at 6:30?

This is my first post on this board, but i have made a few posts on the DVX board. I am currently doing the post production curriculum at James Madison. Well, to say the least, it is somewhat underwhelming for advance students.

I would like to join the get together, but what city is it in? More or less so i can mapquest it.

Are we planning a get together when the first Reduser gets their Red. Presumable, it will be up to that red user to schedule something. I for one would love to see it in action, as do most others. But, if not, i think we Redusers will understand.

[J. Bernard Vallon]

Are we planning a get together when the first Reduser gets their Red. Presumable, it will be up to that red user to schedule something. I for one would love to see it in action, as do most others. But, if not, i think we Redusers will understand.

AFI Silver is in Silver Spring, north east of DC. Comming from Mordor—er—Virginia on Friday at 6:30 will be the worst drive of your life, so come early.

I think AdamL will be the first of us to get his red, is that right adam?

[Madaspy]

AFI Silver is in Silver Spring, north east of DC. Comming from Mordor—er—Virginia on Friday at 6:30 will be the worst drive of your life, so come early.

I think AdamL will be the first of us to get his red, is that right adam?

As per mapquest, it looks like about a 2.5 hour drive. And if what you said about the commute is true, which it is, then, i might just attend a Red gathering, if Adam sets one up when he gets his Red. If he is willing that is.

[Adam C Lubkin]

As far as I know I'll be the first in area, but if everything goes according to schedule then she'll only be here for a few hours of shooting because there's a rush to get her up to Canada for test shooting on "Corner Gas". When we meet at the AFI, we can discuss whether there will be enough time to justify a get-together in Frederick.

[Joe Carney]

OK, purchased my ticket online for The GodFather Friday Aug 24 6:30pm.
Now to figure out transportation, Metro or Drive? If Metro I can get on at Vienna or closer on the Orange line.

Joe C.

[Adam C Lubkin]

OK, purchased my ticket online for The GodFather Friday Aug 24 6:30pm.
Now to figure out transportation, Metro or Drive? If Metro I can get on at Vienna or closer on the Orange line.

Joe C.

Between traffic and parking, I would probably Metro.

[Ed Watkins]

Hey Guys,

I see there are a few people traveling quite a ways to get to Silver Spring. I live next to the metro stop there. If it helps anyone, I can offer up a sofa bed for the night, nothing luxurious (we only have a 1 bed apt.) let me know.

[Joe Carney]

So who all is going to see the GodFather this Friday?
I am.

[Adam C Lubkin]

I'll be there.

[J. Bernard Vallon]

I'm planning on it. I wasnt able to reserve tickets online, ill call them and do it by phone tomorrow.

[Bmoreshaun]

Hey guys...I have Red#'s 1085 & 1086...Work in Baltimore, house in Winchester VA...Planning on test footage(starting Dec. 10th as soon as the batteries charge up)and then hopfully first snow we start to shoot our feature...Let us all know if we're going to try to get together some time...Oh...I'm also getting the prime set, the 18-50mm, and the 50-150mm...What's everyone else getting as far as lenses???...My lenses will be available to anyone with access to other cool lenses I don't have...lol...but true...

[Bmoreshaun]

oh yea...is anyone here going with the raw port????

[Joe Carney]

I havent decided on which accesories I'm getting.
tentative
Zoom Lens
evf and lcd
single raid drive
2 batteries
rails

Still need to find a matte box kit and a tripod head/set of sticks.
Oh, and a new computer system to edit on, up in the air as to whether it will be Mac or Windows.
Lots of other stuff I've probably forgotten about.


You live in Winchester and work in Baltimore? That's a pretty long drive.

[Walter R]

I was planning to make it to the gathering, but just checked the AFI site and it said that the Godfather was cancelled. Something about being pulled for restoration.

Anyway, anyone have other suggestions for a get together or perhaps just want to meet for dinner or coffee? Or maybe I missed something on the site...

Let me know.

Thanks,
Walter

[J. Bernard Vallon]

On august 31st theyre showing lawrence of arabia on 70mm, thatd be cool

[J. Bernard Vallon]

There is also a LOA show this sunday at 7:15. What does everyone think?

[Joe Carney]

GodFather cancelled? geez.

Unable to make Sunday and nothing else on Friday I want to see.

[Adam C Lubkin]

That sucks about Godfather. Stalker plays Sept 15 at the National Gallery (nga.gov). Any Tarkovsky fans?

[Joe Carney]

That sucks about Godfather. Stalker plays Sept 15 at the National Gallery (nga.gov). Any Tarkovsky fans?

Now your talking, plus there is easy metro access (Smithsonian) and no charge for tickets AFAIK.
Plus there are a couple of pretty good restaurants and a book store in the museums and underground between the National Gallery and the Modern Art.


Barring something coming up, count me in.... Good recovery adaml.:)

For most people coming in, this might actually be easier.
Pick a convenient metro stop anywhere outside DC and ride in. On weekends, most metro stops do not charge for parking. Check the metros web site for the stops farthest out (end of line). Getting on those will increase your chances of getting a seat. Weekends tend to be very busy.

[Ed Watkins]

ahh...crap. Better go get a re-fund for my Godfather ticket.

I can make the 15th. Is Stalker playing in Russian with subs, or dubbed? I can't stand dubbed films.

[Curran Giddens]

oh yea...is anyone here going with the raw port????

I'm getting the RAW port option. I'm in the lower left corner of MA near the NY and CT border.

EDIT: I found a poll from awhile ago. There won't be very many getting the RAW port according to the poll.

http://www.reduser.net/forum/poll.php?do=showresults&pollid=24

[Adam C Lubkin]

ahh...crap. Better go get a re-fund for my Godfather ticket.

I can make the 15th. Is Stalker playing in Russian with subs, or dubbed? I can't stand dubbed films.


Stalker
September 15 at 2:30 p.m.
Andrei Tarkovsky's allegorical excursion through a ravaged post-apocalyptic landscape ("the Zone") is led by a Stalker (Aleksandr Kaidanovsky) who guides two others—the Writer (Anatoli Solonitsyn) and the Professor (Nikolai Grinko)—in their nearly hallucinatory quest to find an elusive wish-fulfilling place called "the Room." (Andrei Tarkovsky, 1979, 35mm, Russian with subtitles, 163 mins.)

[Joe Carney]

Stalker
September 15 at 2:30 p.m.
Andrei Tarkovsky's allegorical excursion through a ravaged post-apocalyptic landscape ("the Zone") is led by a Stalker (Aleksandr Kaidanovsky) who guides two others—the Writer (Anatoli Solonitsyn) and the Professor (Nikolai Grinko)—in their nearly hallucinatory quest to find an elusive wish-fulfilling place called "the Room." (Andrei Tarkovsky, 1979, 35mm, Russian with subtitles, 163 mins.)


At that length, we should meet and eat before viewing.

[Adam C Lubkin]

So the 15th is coming up, Any suggestions on where to meet for lunch?

[Joe Carney]

There is a buffet in the National Gallery, and a restaurant with multiple options in the underground walkway between the National Gallery and Modern Art (where the film is showing I think). Neither are cheap. The only other place close would be the restaurants in the Natural History, but they aren't as good. Of course we could buy hot dogs from the street vendors. hehehe.

If we do the buffet, we need to allow plenty of time since there is usually a line. The Restaurant in the underground walkway has several options, from cooked to order, to fast food, to a salad bar.

[J. Bernard Vallon]

Unfortunately i'm looking at another three day weekend at the studio (meaning we have shoots friday saturday and sunday), so i'll be booked like a librarian this weekend.

[Ryan Sims]

Hey Guys,
I'm also in DC right now. The DC shorts festival is also playing at the E-street cinema this weekend. Where and when do you plan to meet?

[Joe Carney]

We are planning on seeing a movie at the Nation Gallery (on the Mall).
Check Adaml posts for time.
We haven't decided what time before the movie to meet.

adam, you can email me a tuffcom <at> gmail you know what.

Joe C.

[Walter R]

Hi,
Looks like I'm going to miss this one due to some family commitments. I hope to read a report here and meet you guys soon.

When we get #104 I'll post here about setting something up to let DC users meet the camera up close and personal before theirs arrive.

Have a great time.

Walter

[Ed Watkins]

Hi all,
I can still make tomorrow,
let me know what time people are meeting..

email is e.m.watkins <at> gmail etc...

[Ryan Sims]

Email me as well for lunch. RyanFilms with gmail too. Or just post more info here.

Anyone here have a film playing in the DC Shorts festival this weekend? I met one guy tonight at the opening party that has a RED reservation.

[Joe Carney]

Tentative plans are for meeting for lunch at 1 to 1:15 or if you can't make lunch, meet at 2pm.
The film is showing in the East Auditorium (Modern Art).
We can meet in the Auditorium in the lobby around 1pm and then walk to the restaurant (underground) about 2 minutes away.
At 2 we can stop by the lobby again for anyone who didn't make lunch and then go up to the theater.

The East Auditorium is literally a seperate buidling East of the Main gallery.
The best metro stop is the Smithsonian. There are plenty of street maps around to find the building if you are not sure.
Parking around the mall is difficutl to find and they are enforcing the 2 hour limit. There are parking garages around if you don't mind paying through the nose.

Joe C.

[Ed Watkins]

Sounds like a plan. Can't make lunch, but I'll see you at 2.

[Joe Carney]

It was great meeting Ryan and Ed. Sorry Adam couldn't make it. The film was interesting to say the least.
Adam suggested some Ken Loach films up at the Silver in Oct.

Joe C.

[Adam C Lubkin]

Hey guys, sorry I had to miss it. I agonized up to the last minute but there were just too many obligations that came up, and I would have paid a heavy price if I didn't address them.

As Joe mentioned, there's a slew of Ken Loach films at the Silver Theater in October. Ken will be there himself on the 11th. I'm trying to set up an interview with him so that day may not be the best. Sunday the 14th there's a double feature in the afternoon, and "Kes" is showing in the evening. Maybe meet for dinner and then see "Kes"? If you're not familiar with Loach, check out "Sweet Sixteen". It's a good introduction to his work.

[Bmoreshaun]

Wow...I always log in at the wrong times and miss this stuff:poster_stupid: ...My wife had been in the hospital scince mon.(nothing too big, just some problems with her meds),but we didn't get home till late thursday night and I just finaly had the chance to see what was going on in here when, wouldn't you know it, you guys just met up today...lol...:angry03: figures:angry03: ...Hope to catch the next one...Let me know...Peace...

[Max Fischer]

I'll have two Reds available for rent (along with Zeiss Super Speeds and Cooke S-4's) in January. I'm based in Richmond, VA.
Max Fischer
Gearhead Camera, Inc.
www.gearheadcamera.com

[Mark Thorpe]

Hi there all you Washington peeps,
I´m on my way to DC right now, going to be there for ten days. Would be good to hook up for a drink, get together if possible. I´m attending a Symposium with the new bosses at Nat Geo so will keep you informed as to my movements, syposium location etc.

Cheers,
Mark.

[Andrew M.]

Hi there all you Washington peeps,
I´m on my way to DC right now, going to be there for ten days. Would be good to hook up for a drink, get together if possible. I´m attending a Symposium with the new bosses at Nat Geo so will keep you informed as to my movements, syposium location etc.

Cheers,
Mark.


Mark, when are you going to be here, this week?
Andrew

[Adam C Lubkin]

Cool, Mark, hope we can all get together.

BTW everyone, Ken Loach cancelled his DC visit due to fatigue (he's in his seventies and has been overworked lately). So that's a bummer, but they're still showing a retrospective of his films at the Silver Theater next week.

[Joe Carney]

The DC Film Salon is meeting next week if anyone is interested...
>>
You are Invited!
DC Film Salon Social Event
Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Join us for FOOD, FUN, & FILM at Bar Louie, the hip
new neighborhood restaurant at Gallery Place.

RSVP to calendar@dcfilm.org
Bar Louie is located at 701 7th Street, NW.
Metro: Red/Green/Yellow to Gallery Place/Chinatown
The DC Film Salon is not your average meet and greet.

For just $10* you get TWO DRINKS, FOOD, LEGAL TIPS
(from a reputable entertainment lawyer), and SHORT
FILMS.

6:15-7:00pm – Eat, Drink & Be Merry
• Get to know other Washington, DC area filmmakers.
The DC Film Salon moderators will be on hand to help
you meet and mingle.

7:00-7:45pm – The Topic of the Hour
• Attorney Kurt Klaus will discuss the fundamentals of
keeping your film legal. Bio: Kurt R. Klaus is
a Washington, DC, attorney who provides legal counsel
and business advice in support of
entertainment/media/content transactions across
virtually all media sectors. Kurt counsels clients on
matters involving television and film, music, the
Internet, rights acquisitions and licensing,
clearances, copyrights, trademarks, contracts, and
small business issues.

7:45-8:30pm – Film Time
• Short films by local filmmakers.
o "Angst Barbie" by Barry Gribble: Barbie has an
existential crisis.
o "Missed Connections" by Jes Therkelsen: Ever
wondered about the places you never went to? The
friends you never got a chance to know? The love you
never made the effort to discover?
o "Signage" by Rick Hammerly: A chance encounter with
a young hearing-impaired man forces a 41 year-old to
face his ambiguous future in today's youth-obsessed
gay world.
o "Can I Kick It?" by Gabe Uhr: And you thought
kickball was for the elementary playground.

* The $10 per person is solely to cover the use of
Bar Louie and to provide food and drinks for everyone.
If this is a financial hardship for you, lets talk;
email us at andrea@dcfilm.org. We want everyone to attend.

<<

fyi

[Mark Thorpe]

Mark, when are you going to be here, this week?
Andrew
I'm here right now! Just landed today. Helping with a symposium at the Nat Geo offices at 1145 17th Street NW. Staying in Virginia, first time to DC, really pleasantly surprised. Thought it would be more like London. Office number - 202 857 5802 just ask for Mark 'The Limey'.

Pretty hectic workload but there should be chance to hook up.

Cheers,
Mark.

[Andrew M.]

I'm here right now! Just landed today. Helping with a symposium at the Nat Geo offices at 1145 17th Street NW. Staying in Virginia, first time to DC, really pleasantly surprised. Thought it would be more like London. Office number - 202 857 5802 just ask for Mark 'The Limey'.

Pretty hectic workload but there should be chance to hook up.

Cheers,
Mark.

And I am in Grand Rapids Michigan.......:-(

How long are you staing in DC?
Andrew

[Mark Thorpe]

I'll be here until October 19th. Flying back to stop in the UK to sell some equipment then over to Sicily to hook up with the girlfriend, down to the south of France for the Antibes Film Festival to cheer on my latest short and then if all can be arranged down to Durban, south Africa for around 6 months to work on Tiger sharks.....full schedule.

Cheers,
Mark.

[Andrew M.]

Mark, I wish I have such a “busy” schedule.
Looks like we will miss each other, well see you next time.
Andrew

[Johnny St.Ours]

Hey all, I'm new to the forum, I've been investigating Red a bunch lately, but haven't got the money to get on the list yet. I'd love to see one, I'm in Charlottesville, VA, I'm good on a set, and I recently began occasional trips to DC for work in Nat Geo- although in general I work remote from home. All this is to say, if anybody needs a hand with a shoot, give me a shout- I'm close by and compelled.
Maybe some of you will attend the VA Film Fest next month?
Johnny St.Ours
434-293-9976

[Joe Carney]

Update..
Had a nice dinner with Mark, charming fellow, lots of great stories to tell. Made me wish I'd spent some time in the South Pacific.
Taking him to the place he was staying in Alexandria, my gps went haywire and we ended up in Maryland for a few minutes, but I recovered and got us back to VA. With all the construction and alternative routes going on near the wilson bridge, my gps just couldn't handle it. Luckily Mark was a good sport about the whole thing.

[Mark Thorpe]

Yeah Joe, great to meet you for an impromptu dinner. I think someone had a sense of humor when they made those GPS's with a female voice. The only time a woman can tell a man how to drive. That's gotta hurt sometimes....

Hope all is well and thanks again for the lift.
Cheers,
Mark.

[Joe Carney]

Hey all, I'm new to the forum, I've been investigating Red a bunch lately, but haven't got the money to get on the list yet. I'd love to see one, I'm in Charlottesville, VA, I'm good on a set, and I recently began occasional trips to DC for work in Nat Geo- although in general I work remote from home. All this is to say, if anybody needs a hand with a shoot, give me a shout- I'm close by and compelled.
Maybe some of you will attend the VA Film Fest next month?
Johnny St.Ours
434-293-9976

Piraeus, what sort of work do you do in relation to video/film?
Always like to hear form enthusiastic people about makin movies.

[Johnny St.Ours]

Zeke, thanks for asking
I've been just tryin' to carve out a living in little charlottesville, making commercials, epks, videos. This weekend and next I'm finally making a couple of my own shorts. In fact, I've been up all night, so excuse me if I say anything weird in this post.

I've got an ongoing documentary project I've been at for almost two years, a local man's quest to the famed race of leMans with a modified Ford GT. This guy has a real chance, and it's actually quite a story. I'm not a motorsports guy, mind you, or at least didn't start out as one. I like cameras, I like shooting, and I liked the film Grand Prix, or at least its cinematography.

The film was off to a good start last year when I cut a 24 minute show and won two Telly's- but I don't think I'm sticking to the serial idea- just two docs, a before and after.

I love filmmaking. Being largely self-taught, though, I admit to getting confused by some of the dialogue on the forum. I'm very serious about the red, but I've never used anything quite like it. I'd really enjoy any chance I had to work with someone on or around one.

Maybe a labor trade? Who knows? Maybe a few Red owners want some media access tickets to leMans?

[Joe Carney]

Zeke, thanks for asking
I've been just tryin' to carve out a living in little charlottesville, making commercials, epks, videos. This weekend and next I'm finally making a couple of my own shorts. In fact, I've been up all night, so excuse me if I say anything weird in this post.

I've got an ongoing documentary project I've been at for almost two years, a local man's quest to the famed race of leMans with a modified Ford GT. This guy has a real chance, and it's actually quite a story. I'm not a motorsports guy, mind you, or at least didn't start out as one. I like cameras, I like shooting, and I liked the film Grand Prix, or at least its cinematography.

The film was off to a good start last year when I cut a 24 minute show and won two Telly's- but I don't think I'm sticking to the serial idea- just two docs, a before and after.

I love filmmaking. Being largely self-taught, though, I admit to getting confused by some of the dialogue on the forum. I'm very serious about the red, but I've never used anything quite like it. I'd really enjoy any chance I had to work with someone on or around one.

Maybe a labor trade? Who knows? Maybe a few Red owners want some media access tickets to leMans?

I love the leMans races, I've always wanted to go to Sebring, at least for the last few hours. I think they have one in Daytona as well, or used to. Which ones have you attended?
btw, a few months ago, I was a PA for "Pinks all Out" at the Maryland International Speedway. Great crowd too! I'd forgotten what a rush watching drag racing could be.

[Johnny St.Ours]

I went to some DP races: Watkins Glen, VIR, and Miller Motorsports Park. And I've been to Petite and Sebring in the American leMans series.
Before Watkins, I'd never been to a race.
There I was, media vest on. Right up against the guardrail. I had my tripod set up, spectators behind me, and along comes a little Indy car- the first race car I'd ever really seen on a track- and I thought I could film it. Well that thing thundered by me and almost blew the camera over, which I managed to save in spite of swallowing my own stomach.
what a fool-
what a rush.
My favorite was Miller Motorsports Park, which I found to be really cinematic. Consistent weather all 5 days, mountains in every direction, big sky, and even light: bright. Sure is a big track, though, and I didn't have a golf cart.

[zak forrest]

What sort of tests will you be running? I know a some people who would donate time and lenses to test it out for free. I would love to actually see one in the flesh so to speak. I live less than an hour from Beth.

Joe C.

Hey zeke, sorry just saw this message now...

I don't think I'll be running that many 'tests'

Will probably begin shooting a feature film almost immediately. The test will be the shoot, I suppose.

[zak forrest]

Unfortunately no other Redusers made it, but I went down with some friends and had a great time. It would still be good to meet at the Silver Theater, but instead of Lawrence, how about The Godfather on Friday, August 24, at 6:30?

damn dude, I saw lawrence 4 times when it was recently at the AFI. hahahaha...

[Joe Carney]

Hey zeke, sorry just saw this message now...

I don't think I'll be running that many 'tests'

Will probably begin shooting a feature film almost immediately. The test will be the shoot, I suppose.

So Zak, are you shooting locally in the general DC area? Would love to see the RED in action, if that wouldn't be too much trouble.

Joe.

[J. Bernard Vallon]

So Zak, are you shooting locally in the general DC area? Would love to see the RED in action, if that wouldn't be too much trouble.

Joe.

me too. Tell me if you need someone to carry your coffee for a day...I'd love to help out until mine arrives.

[Johnny St.Ours]

That goes for me as well- finally ordered my camera, but it's going to be awhile. In the meantime, you could have a lot of coffee carried.

[Ben A.]

My Friend in B'more is getting a Red. He is dying to get it on my steadicam and my jib ( or is that me?)

[J. Bernard Vallon]

who is your friend? does he have a handle on reduser?

[Joe Carney]

Anything happening here in the DC metro area?

[Ben A.]

who is your friend? does he have a handle on reduser?

I am sure he does, I don't know if off the top of my head. But it seems the person he was going to buy Red 380 from at the last min wanted a $10k premium and that pretty much killed that deal.

So he just got in line and if all goes as planned it will come in July. :sad:

P.s. Go Retrievers!

Ben

[Ben A.]

Anyone in the Area get their Red? Please PM me if you have. I have a great idea for some software for it and need to see how the Developing workflow goes.

Btw, I am the CEO of Red Lightning Software ( HD Monitor Pro ), So we should be able to make some really slick stuff for Red once I see how it all works together.

Ben

[J. Bernard Vallon]

I've got my camera.

(Go Retrievers)

[Matt Benda]

hey everyone,
the washington, d.c. final cut users group last night unveiled their new web site. www.dcmetrofinalcut.org
we are trying to have meetings more often then before. about 6 a year. the next meeting will be in may. if you are interested. please add an account and log in. hope to see more red users on the new site as well as at the meetings.
i'm just trying to spread the word. but, i'll try answering any questions you may have about the d.c. fcp group.
btw, anyone from around here going to nab?
matt

[Adam C Lubkin]

FYI:

UNITED ARTISTS 90TH ANNIVERSARY FILM FESTIVAL
Opening May 10 AFI Silver Theater

Featuring: ROCKY, ANNIE HALL, THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE, MARTY, MIDNIGHT COWBOY, RAGING BULL and THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY

Also, this week, 2001 in 70mm

[J. Bernard Vallon]

sounds awesome

[moondragon]

Hey everyone,

I'm a professor at Frostburg State Univeristy and I'm thinking about getting a Red for our advanced video class.

I'd like to talk to Red owners in the greater DC, Baltimore or western Maryland area and perhaps setup a meeting to see your gear.

Thanks for any help you can give.

Micheal McAlexander

[Mark Thorpe]

DC Users, would there be anyone willing to allow some engineer types from National Geographic look at a RED system in order to get measurement specs on? Just looking at a potential requirement for measurements for an underwater housing. This would save me having to bring a system in from Europe. They would need about a day to get all measurements, maybe less than a day but just to be sure.

Please PM me if available to help out.

Cheers,
Mark.

[Mark Thorpe]

Thanks for the PM's. I have enough potential contacts now for this request.

Regards,
Mark.

[Ed Watkins]

Hi all,

Just a quick heads up.

Zak Forrest, John Vallon and myself will be presenting the WIFV (Women in Film and Video) RED "Petting Zoo" this week.

So if you are in DC and want to get your hands on a RED come along to the event. There will be at least 3 cameras there for show, tell, and hands on experience. We will also give a brief rundown on some basic post workflow.

Date: October 9, 2008
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Interface Media Group 1233 20th Street, NW Washington, DC 20036
METRO: Dupont Circle South
Price: $15.
RSVP to: membership@wifv.org

Ed.

[Nick Gardner]

Anybody in DC have a Scratch system? I know Ceribal Lounge has been running Red files for spots, but they are just using their macs.

Anyone have plans to get one? And what is the total Red count in DC Baltimore? I'm guessing about 8. what do you guys think?

[Matt Benda]

not sure of any scratch seats in the d.c area. i took the scratch course on fxphd back in april. i toyed around with getting a scratch system but honestly, can't see spending that much money when my kona3 works great.
also, i had to push back my red. so it will be arriving in the end of october.
so i guess that makes me 9?
matt

[Matt Benda]

thanks ed,
i'll try to make the wifv event. sounds like it will be a good time.

also, i received an email last week saying that chesapeake systems, butler film, aja and apple will be hosting a red event at AFI on oct.16th 7-9pm.
you have to send an email to: tina at chesa dot com to be put on the list.
its a free event but limited seating.
should be interesting.
matt

[Adam C Lubkin]

Hey guys, it just occurred to me to subscribe to this thread cause I keep missing all the announcements. If you haven't subscribed maybe you'll want to as well. Just a thought.
Cheers,
Adam

[Lexicon]

Yeah I should probably do that....

[Ben A.]

Anybody near Rockville with a RED?

[J. Bernard Vallon]

What's up Ben. I'm still round here. I have to send you our latest short, I think you'll get a kick out of it.

Go Retrievers.

[Adam C Lubkin]

I'm in Frederick, just up 270 from Rockville. adamsculpt at yahoo dot com

[ArchieCruz]

I hope this isn't too weird a request. I have to do a still shoot of a Sachtler Soom tripod + Petrol Bag + K-tek Boom for a spread in the magazine I work for GearNinja.com. I don't own a RED but feel it would be the right camera atop this tripod. So I'm wondering if a couple people local to me (Gaithersburg, MD) would be willing to stand in as crew on this still photo. Basically it mimics an ENG 'interview' scenario. No money in it but I can pay for Gas & Lunch. Expect it would take about 1 hr .Thanks and sorry to make my first post a greedy request like that ;)

[Jonas Rejman]

Hello guys!

I am starting a page with a very simple reduser listings. Its called The Purgatory. I would be very flattered, if you could check it out.

I have nobody from DC, so feel free to register and post your info, or PM me,
and I will do it for you.

I look always for suggestions of gear/software/tutorials... (and editors), so shoot!