A Call Out To All The REDHEADS

[Sam Druckerman]

Hey Friends,

I've been thinking about the LART and how these guy's are donating all there time and equipment, many of them will have traveling expenses, etc.

And I'm asking all the Redheads to join in with me in by pledging a small donation to cover the cost of food for the team.

Wouldn't it be great if these guy's didn't have to spend any of there own money for food?

And even better, what if we raised enough money to have it catered? Then they could focus on the test's, and not on cooking.

If everyone just threw $20.00 bucks in the hat we could raise enough to cover it. Or do what you can, $10 or $5...

There's a lot of us who are going to benifit from the test, if we all pitch in a little, we'll get there.

Maybe gibby can set up a pay-pal account, or we could just mail him a check... What ever Gibby prefers.

But to get the things started,

I'm pledging $100.00 to the cause.

Let's show these guy's how much we appreciate them with our $upport.

Thanks!

[fightordie]

How about we each take $20 and send some USO care packages to some soldiers in Iraq.

Lets show these guys some support. Something this administration has forgotten.

Peter Jackson did the camera test for me.

[Gavin Greenwalt]

If everyone just threw $20.00 bucks in the hat we could raise to enough to cover it.

$20 x 3283 users = $65,660 / 17,500 = 3.752. Forget food that almost covers the 4 RED cameras. :usd:

[Andrew Benz]

Hey Sam,

That is an incredible offer, I for one (as I am sure all the other LART members do as well) greatly appreciate it. Thank you Sam very much and I hope I can buy you a pint or two... ;-)

Cheers,

Andrew

[Sam Druckerman]

How about $1.00 x 3283 users = enough to work!

[Steve Sherrick]

Sam is a good guy, and it comes as no surprise to me that he is looking to help these guys out. I will await details on where we can send the donation. I think it is a great idea. These tests that Gibby's team will conduct are going to provide incredibly important real world data to us.

Fightordie, I can't completely agree with you about the Peter Jackson test. Yes, it gave us confidence that the camera is for real, but in all fairness to Red, those were not production cameras and some things have changed from those prototypes. I was impressed as hell by the footage, but the test these guys will be conducting will be with production models and that is huge for us.

Steve

[Sam Druckerman]

Thank you Sam very much and I hope I can buy you a pint or two... ;-)

Cheers,

Andrew

It's the least we can do, really.

But I look forward to that pint.

[Sam Druckerman]

I will await details on where we can send the donation. I think it is a great idea. These tests that Gibby's team will conduct are going to provide incredibly important real world data to us.

Steve

Hi Steve,

Thanks for the kind words and your support!

I have to agree with you about the importance of the tests.

And all of us with a reservation are going to benefit from the feedback we get from these guys.

[Steve Gibby]

Thank you Sam for the generous gesture...much appreciated!

Me and Ken Corben have gladly committed to producing the LART testing. Everyone, including the studio we're testing at and the testing team members are donating their time, facilities, cameras, and accessories to the testing. Even after that, there are still a few hard costs, such as food, that need to be covered.

I've also received a few PMs from individuals who are interested in pitching in for a food budget for the team. Each of those offers, including yours Sam, is very much appreciated! We will gladly accept donations for our food budget. I'll confer with Ken Corben on what way to best handle sending in donations and then we'll post our recommendation here.

The team members who're not from the L.A. area are paying for their own travel to L.A. and their own lodging. All team members are donating their time and the use of their cameras, lenses, computers, and accessories, so having their meals covered by donations will then be something we don't have to ask them to personally come up with. That will be very cool...

[Sam Druckerman]

I'll confer with Ken Corben on what way to best handle sending in donations and then we'll post our recommendation here.

That's great Gibby, thanks.


The team members who're not from the L.A. area are paying for their own travel to L.A. and their own lodging. All team members are donating their time and the use of their cameras, lenses, computers, and accessories,

Exactly why I hope everyone here on the board who can, will pitch in and together we can hopefully provide a caterer.


so having their meals covered by donations will then be something we don't have to ask them to personally come up with. That will be very cool...

Yes! VERY COOL!

I know I don't post that often, but trust me when I say I'm here everyday learning from everyone....

Because of that, I feel a strong sense of community here at Reduser..... This board is made up of some really amazing people. People that are talented, generous, and of strong character.

And that's why I believe as "fellow Red fellows" we can all "Rise to the Occasion" and support this terrific team Gibby has assembled.

Let's not just hope the other guy's will "Take Care of it". And let's not just be takers... when the reports of the test start coming in and we all rush to learn and benefit from our friends labor.

But rather, let's take pride in knowing we all helped a little bit by simply pitching in a few bucks to feed this deserving crew, that by all practical purposes are working for the rest of us.

I know we can do it!

[Tony Lorentzen]

So set up a PayPal account already! :-)

[Paul Hazlett]

YEAH!! what are you waiting for, andrew jackson is eating a whole through
my pocket!

maybe thats where that breeze is coming from? either that or my flys down...

[Paolo Tinari]

I'm in like linen.
lets open this seventh tradition for Red addicts

[Fergus Meiklejohn]

That sounds like a great idea. Maybe we could have a target amount that we are trying to raise; and perhaps we could find enough cash to pay for people's flights..?

[Ken Corben]

Gotta' say this community is a class act. What a great idea. Gibby and I, as producers of LART, were looking at passing the hat to LART members for Subway platters and Pizza Hut as the second meal since the days are gonna be looooong...

The goal is now catered lunch and dinner with craft service for 20+ participants over two days.

Contributions can be sent via paypal to my kcorben@yahoo.com account
OR
checks payable to Seaflix and mailed to
7336 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 701
Hollywood, CA 90046

As co-producer with Gibby for LART, I will manage responsibility of accepting contributions for feeding the LART team, provide updates on this thread, and close contributions when the financial goal is met (waiting on quotes from caterers).

Nice work REDUSER community - thanks,

Sharky

BTW - It's important to remind the REDUSER community that Gibby and I as co-producers (and nobody else for that matter) are seeking to make any profit from the LART sessions, and that the results of the testing will be posted for free.

[shaftbond]

BTW - It's important to remind the REDUSER community that Gibby and I as co-producers (and nobody else for that matter) are seeking to make any profit from the LART sessions, and that the results of the testing will be posted for free.
I think you want a "NOT" in there :)

[Sam Druckerman]

Tony, Phaz, Paolo, Tinari, and Fergus......

Thanks for your support!

This is a Good start.


Maybe we could have a target amount that we are trying to raise;

I was thinking the same thing. Maybe Ken or Gibby can shed some light on that.... and keep us posted on our progress.

EDIT: Sharky has already posted on this.


and perhaps we could find enough cash to pay for people's flights..?

If enough people join in the spirit of this there's no telling what we could accomplish!

[Sam Druckerman]

The goal is now catered lunch and dinner with craft service for 20+ participants over two days.

Perfect.


Contributions can be sent via paypal to my kcorben@yahoo.com account
OR
checks payable to Seaflix and mailed to
7336 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 701
Hollywood, CA 90046Sharky


Thanks Sharky.

I just made my donation through Pay Pal....

To Easy.... Love it!


As co-producer with Gibby for LART, I will manage responsibility of accepting contributions for feeding the LART team, provide updates on this thread, and close contributions when the financial goal is met (waiting on quotes from caterers).

That's Great Sharky.

Again, Thanks for all your efforts.


It's important to remind the REDUSER community that Gibby and I as co-producers (and nobody else for that matter) are seeking to make any profit from the LART sessions, and that the results of the testing will be posted for free.

We know you're Not going to profit from the tests....

But you are going to a great deal of trouble and expense, for all our benefit.

And that's why we want to do our part to help out.

[Ken Corben]

Sam,

Thanks for stepping up to the plate with the original idea and first contribution. I can see that with #81 (lucky bum) you're gonna' be very interested in the LART information that Gibby provides on reduser.

I have only gotten one caterer quote thus far. The ball park seems to be $15 to $25 per head per meal plus 18% gratuity. That's catered with all ancillary items, drinks and service. Of course I will negotiate, but the minimum target at this point is $1600 for 2 meals (lunch/dinner) drinks and snacks for 25 team members for 2 days.

I'll post the progress and details on this thread.

Again - nice work Sam - thanks,

Sharky

[Corrado Silveri]

Hi guys, I'm in.

Thanks a lot for your effort from Italy.

Elcurado.

[chuck colburn]

I'll eat dirt if someone wants to book me a ride on the "Big Gray Doggy" down to L.A. LOL

[Andrew Benz]

That sounds like a great idea. Maybe we could have a target amount that we are trying to raise; and perhaps we could find enough cash to pay for people's flights..?

You are my new hero!!!:biggrin:

I will say that this will be expensive, but the opportunity to meet all these incredibly talented people and being able to show the story behind the results (and much more!!!) for all the great members of this forum will be priceless for me. I am working to make this a very quick turn around with teasers being released as fast as I can edit and render. All of this will of course be free as a small thank you to everyone here. Gibby and Ken will determine the final avenues of web distro, but if the past is any indication-- many members here will offer to mirror.

**e planet-- I hope this answers one of your earlier questions. ;-)

[Gregory Karydis]

Sent my donation
Next week I'll be flying from Athens (greece) to San Diego (Siggraph) and from there on to Maui (vacations) and then some VFX training (4 months long)for my upcoming movie (with RED) so at this point I can't afford much more than what I sent.
I hope every little helps

[Ken Corben]

Update #1

I am not posting names of contributors since I believe the spirit is more important than the credit on this and also cuz I believe that $10 is to one what $100 is to an other in this diverse reduser community.

By close of business West Coast day 1

$250
$100
$100
$50
$20
$20

Total = $540 (minus Paypal fees)

That is over 1/4 of the way to the average bid I'm getting from vendors here in LA (see attached PDF). So if $10 paypal is what you can contribute then press the buttons. Nice work guys.

BTW - I am personally "insuring" your contributions. If your "Grandmother needs surgery" and you need a refund before I spend the money for LART then just let me know by email or PM.

[Sam Druckerman]

Sam,

Thanks for stepping up to the plate with the original idea and first contribution. Sharky

I'm Happy to help.


I can see that with #81 (lucky bum) ......
Sharky

You know what? I was actually bummed when I got #81... I thought that # was so high. LOL.

But I still have "Gibby Envy > #8".


... the minimum target at this point is $1600 for 2 meals (lunch/dinner) drinks and snacks for 25 team members for 2 days.Sharky

That is much less expensive then I thought...

We should be able to hit that # ($1600.00) out of the ball park!

[Paul Hazlett]

Update #1


BTW - I am personally "insuring" your contributions. If your "Grandmother needs surgery" and you need a refund before I spend the money for LART then just let me know by email or PM.

Hey how did you know about my grandma? who knew cliff diving was so
dangerous....

[Gregory Karydis]

Looking good, maybe we'll buy you guys breakfast as well then :)

Good thing both my grandmothers are dead because I wouldn't ask for a refund either way :)

[Sam Druckerman]

Hi guys, I'm in.

Thanks a lot for your effort from Italy.

Elcurado.


Sent my donation
........... I can't afford much more than what I sent.
I hope every little helps

Elcurado & Nutman, Thanks so much for your support!

And again, what's important is we all just do what we can.

Every little bit does help!

[Sam Druckerman]

Update #1
By close of business West Coast day 1

$250
$100
$100
$50
$20
$20

Total = $540 (minus Paypal fees)



Ahhhh this Great. YES

[Ken Corben]

Hey how did you know about my grandma? who knew cliff diving was so dangerous....

LMAO...you do know that the auditions for Last Comic Standing are over?

You guys are to funny - and they say humor is a function of intelligence:)

[Brook Willard]

You guys are amazing.

[Gavin Greenwalt]

*bows head in respect to RED community*

[Gregory Karydis]

To quote Britney... Oups, I did it again!

I just got a refund for a Pink/Tori Amos concert that was canceled so you guys get to benefit.

Next goal, offer the LART team haute quisine meals :)

[Craig Bowman]

I'm away for a bit and see this thread on return. What a great way to participate! Just sent in my donation. Eat well my friends!

C'mon everyone, throw a few bucks into the pot! Every nickel helps!!!

[Larry McKee]

Thanks Steve and Ken for spearheading this testing extravaganza and thanks to Sam for suggesting the food fund. Just sent some cash to the PayPal account. Sure wish I could be there, but at least I can read about the results with a clearer conscience knowing I contributed something to the cause.

[Sam Druckerman]

Craig, Larry & Nutman< Again!

Thanks for helping out....

I really appreciate it.

[Ken Corben]

Update #1
By close of business West Coast day 1

$250
$100
$100
$50
$20
$20
Total = $540 (minus Paypal fees)

Thanks to all the contributors of the Reduser community we are nearly half way to the goal by day 2 and the cameras start shipping in 35 days (more or less).

By close of business West Coast day 2

$20
$20
$20
$20
$40
$50
$100
$100
$101

Total $471 + Day 1 $540 = $1,011

Our goal is $2,294.80 based on the references and quality of the mid-range bidder 24hr Production Catering (revised bid attached). Note: this revised bid is a few hundred dollars more than their original bid posted earlier because it was breakfast/lunch not lunch/dinner. Gibby and I discussed the call times and hours for LART and it is obvious that with partial night shoots and the LART 4 camera agenda that a second meal (dinner) was more important than providing breakfast.

Thanks again to everyone, this will beat the original Subway/Pizza Hut plan hands down.

Sharky

[Sam Druckerman]

By close of business West Coast day 2

$20
$20
$20
$20
$40
$50
$100
$100
$101

Total $471 + Day 1 $540 = $1,011
Sharky

Awesome!

Redusers rock.....



Our goal is $2,294.80Sharky

That is so doable...

[Fergus Meiklejohn]

Oh my god, we can't have you guys eating Subway or Pizza Hut!
I've opened a paypal account, it takes two days to be verified (yawn) I'll send a donation tomorrow

Happy eating!


:clown2:

[donatello b]

as they say in hollywood - the check is in the mail ...
.... really! it is in the mail ...

[Tom Lowe]

Very cool thread. Good idea, Sam.

I just kicked in a little something.

BTW, Pizza never killed anyone! :)

[Steve Gibby]

Thanks for your support of the testing team on this!

We've all been on sets/locations where we dreaded meal time because the food sucked. As a producer/director I've always believed and practiced a philosophy where we went the extra mile to make sure the crew had tons of water, good food, and as much creature comfort as possible. I remember so many productions in my career, when I was working as a DP or cinematographer, where I felt the producers simply didn't take good care of the crew. I've always believed that a crew that is well fed and feels that the producers and director really care about their comfort and conditions, will have a good attitude and bust their asses to do good work.

As producers of LART, we could have brought in very basic short order food for the testing team. But I've been so impressed by these guys willingness to donate their time, talents, equipment, travel expense, and lodging expense to be a part of LART, that when Sam and others suggested a "food drive" to feed the team well, I thought it was a great idea for team morale - and it is exactly in line with my (and Ken's) philosophy for thoughtful care for our normal production crews.

A heartfelt "thanks" for your generosity on this...

[david farland]

Thanks Sam....no problems

Will update your paypal on the weekend.


Cheers,

[Nick Shaw]

I'm in.

Since none of us this side of the pond are able to get involved in the testing, I feel the least I can do is chip in to cover expenses for those who are there.

[Sam Druckerman]

Donatello, Tom, David & Nick....

Thanks guy's.

Very cool...

>Don, cine gear was really fun.

*Sharky & Gibby, check your PM's

[Gregory Karydis]

OK, I may sound like a nutjob here but to be honest my condition has not improved in years! So I have to deal with it.

I tend to believe a happy and well taken care for crew is a better performing and more inspired crew.

To this day I've only done SFX stuff so it's usually a bunch of guys sitting in front of PCs all day and night long. So I usually cook for everyone and we are having a great time.
I order a 5lb tuna fillet and simillar amounts of salmon and other healthy food stuff and I take a half hour break earlier than everyone else and cook up everything from raw ingredients. Usually it's sushi and chinese so about ten to five minutes before our planned lunch break everyone just starts rounding up what they are doing as the smells are killing them and when we are done eating we can usually go at it for just as long.

I have managed to get a crew of 6 to work for 5 days straight without one minute of sleep or half a complaint. Only taking one hour breaks every 6 to 8 hours to stretch out a bit and get something to eat.

Feed your crew well and they'll make you proud!

[PaulClements]

...I have managed to get a crew of 6 to work for 5 days straight without one minute of sleep or half a complaint. Only taking one hour breaks every 6 to 8 hours to stretch out a bit and get something to eat.


And they said slavery was dead!




I've sent over what I can, should feed a couple of you I hope. I'm expecting great things now of course :)

[PaulClements]

I think this idea is a good one by the way and I thought it worth mentioning that if for any reason anyone should have any misgivings about donating money to this (Especially when there are obviously places in around the world that require donations on a daily basis), then think of it from the point of view of good business.

Twenty peoples time and equipment would typically cost a great deal more, and information gathered in such a manner is often kept relatively guarded so by lending a hand in such a way you will be doing yourself a favour when it comes to educating others about your own equipment, because you'll have more information at your disposal (and money left in your wallet) than if you tried to conduct the tests on your own.

And if you still should have any misgivings then I reckon make a donation to a charity of your choice in the spirit of it all!!! :)

[Ken Corben]

Wow,

To our brothers across the pond a heartfelt thanks - very considerate and appreciated. I didn't post yesterday's contributions/totals as there was only one - big thanks for that as well.

We are about a $1,000 short of the catering costs as of today - cameras shipping in 34 days with LART possible as early as Sept 14 & 15? (subject to change based on shipping schedule of course).

paypal contributions to kcorben@yahoo.com
checks to: Seaflix 7336 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 701 Hollywood, CA 90046

[Bruce Allen]

I just put in my contribution... and bear in mind that:

1. I am too broke to buy a Red, was even too broke to put down the $1000 reservation when they announced it...
2. Even though I'm in LA, I'm not even on the VIP list for the club...

Come on, if I can do it, everyone else can... seriously, all of your guys rubbing your hands together talking about how much you're going to rent this sucker out for, the LART will be a huge benefit to you!

One of the reasons I chose NOT to try buy a Red was because I thought it more important to have funds to pay people who help me for their time. I didn't want to be the guy with the fancy camera trying to slime everyone into working for me for free. If that meant I had to reduce the camera budget to a frikkin' HV20 with 35mm adapter, so be it.

Anyway, contribute and prove me wrong guys. Show us you value paying people for their work more than your camera... seriously, if they help you make just a single informed purchasing decision, your contribution just paid for itself.

Ah well, I think I'm going to fly to South Africa during the whole of September so I won't have to gnash my teeth thinking of you guys all testing Reds down the road from me.

Steve and Gibby, when we do the LART for the Red Mini, please put me on the guest list, okay? ;)

Bruce Allen
www.boacinema.com

[Ken Corben]

Starving artist kicks in some dough - thanks Bruce

[Thom Steinhoff]

In an effort to get the most out of the two days can I ask that my $50 donation be put entirely to Red Bull? :)

I think that LART is a very noble effort and it is great that Sam organized this way to show our support and gratitude.

Come on, everyone, step up to the plate: from what I can see, Gibby has organized a dream team that will give us all a level of detail we can only dream of--the least we can do is keep them from getting hungry!

[Ken Corben]

Looking good guys - here's the update we are now officially at the half way point in the first week - many thanks from all the LART volunteers.

Amount forwarded:

$1,011

New contribs as of Friday:

$10
$20
$50
$50
$50

Total $1,191

BTW - we have received PM's and emails that checks are in the mail from UK, Mexico and US redusers. These amounts are not yet posted. Pretty cool global community ehh?

[Jeff Kilgroe]

I'll eat dirt if someone wants to book me a ride on the "Big Gray Doggy" down to L.A. LOL

Jeez Chuck, I didn't know you were afraid to fly, or were that hard up for cash. But if you really want to take the bus all the way from Orygun, send me a PM or an email. I'll bring the jar of dirt. :tongue:

[Sam Druckerman]

Paul, Bruce, & Thom!

Thanks so much for pitching in....

I appreciate it, and I know the guys on the LART do.

It is soooooo cool and I'm really excited to see everyone embracing the spirit of this fund drive to feed the team.

You know, I believe that saying ....

"What goes around comes around" is true.

And these guy's volunteering to work for us...

And now we as collective are sending it back....

Awesome.

[Sam Druckerman]

we are now officially at the half way point in the first week

Half way?

I Love It!


we have received PM's and emails that checks are in the mail from UK, Mexico and US redusers. These amounts are not yet posted. Pretty cool global community ehh?

I'll say.

Oh, we are soooo on our way.

Thanks for the update Sharky...

[Sam Druckerman]

Jeez Chuck, I didn't know you were afraid to fly, or were that hard up for cash. But if you really want to take the bus all the way from Orygun, send me a PM or an email. I'll bring the jar of dirt. :tongue:

I think we might be missing the point here, Jeff....

Who else (besides me) wants to see Chuck eat dirt? In 4K!

Raise your hands.... up... up...up! That's it...

Now put them down on your pay-pal send button, with a note attached...

$ Moneys to be used for "Chuck's Special Mud pie".

If that's Not worth a few bucks donated for the cause, I don't know what is!

PS, I just want to thank Chuck for making that generous offer.... You're the Man!

[Steve Sherrick]

Just sent mine in. Wish you guys the best with this test. I'm looking forward to all of the results. A great community we have here.

Steve

[GlennChan]

Do you take Canadian dollars or do you prefer to keep everything USD? Gonna try to chip in what I can.

[Steve Gibby]

Thanks Glenn - USD would be easier for us on this end.

And thanks again from the LART team for everyone's thoughtful consideration on this...and especially to Sam and Donatello for originally suggesting the concept of a fund drive for this...much appreciated by the LART team!

[Jaime Vallés]

Just sent in my little bit. Thanks for starting this thread, Sam. It feels good knowing that we can support the LART session even if we can't be there in person to help. Can't wait to see how everything turns out!

[Jason Francois]

Wow, I feel bad for dropping the ball on this initially. I meant to contribute earlier and then got caught up in my selfish world. :)

I think it's a great thing Sam has done and of course a great thing that the LART is doing. How could I not chip in?

One universal truth of filmmaking: "You can overwork us and underpay us, but don't underfeed us"

I hope that the LART eats well and futhermore it would be nice to see some of their costs covered as well. This is something that will, without doubt, bring huge benefits to this community.

I would hope that if people could put down a couple thousand on the camera that they would be willing to put in a bit for this great team.

Like a lot of people, I am a bit broke right now (damn real estate market), but I will dedicate to put in some more money if the numbes don't keep climbing.

Thanks to you all,

Jason

[Simon Blackledge]

Totally support what you guys are doing.. so early on, helping so many future users. It's really appreciated. Really wish I could be there.

c'mon people.. this kind of early insight into what the cameras can do is going to cost you a lot more that $20 to do yourself.

Have fun!!... ;)

S

[Sam Druckerman]

Hey, friends have you ever had the feeling "Everyone in the room Knows something you don't?".

I hate that feeling... & sadly I know it to well. LOL.

Gibby, tried to send me a few hints early in the thread, but I didn't catch on until I read his post today...


And thanks again from the LART team for everyone's thoughtful consideration on this...and especially to Sam and Donatello for originally suggesting the concept of a fund drive for this...much appreciated by the LART team!

And with a quick search, I discovered the Talented, Hard Working, Truly Nice Guy, Red Fellow and Reduser, "Donatello" was thinking about a fund raiser a few days before I started this thread.

Hmmm, "Great Minds Think Alike". ( I kid )

The details of how I missed that are to boring to list here, but I want to say that it was an honest oversight on my part.

And I've already sent Don a PM with a apology.

But, I wanted to make a post here and say that Donatello is a Rock Star! And the fact he never mentioned anything about it to me, says it all!

Thanks Don for putting that good energy out there.

Now in the spirit of the thread...

I say "Onwards and Upwards!"

[Sam Druckerman]

Glenn, Jamie, Jason & Flameop!

Right on!

Every little bit does help and I don't want anyone feeling bad.... I understand everyones busy, so thanks for taking the time.

Your support is much appreciated.

Steve, thanks for the follow through....

And like the "The Little Engine That Could".....

"I think we can, I think we can..."

There have been contributions made by some preferring to stay anonymous. So.....

Thanks To Everyone Who Has Chipped In.

For anyone who might be on the fence.....

How do we put a value on all the great info we'll be getting from the LART?

Two thousand Reds have been reserved.

A basic Red package is still going to be $20K

For perspective... 1/10 of 1% of Twenty Thousand Dollars = $20 bucks.

Hmmm, just 1/10th of 1%.

If it's really tough, make it $10 or $5...

"Do the right thing". It's better than a sleeping pill.

[donatello b]

"And I've already sent Don a PM with a apology."

Sam, no apology needed ... i never thought of fundraising ... i was thinking about how to get a free lunch to the LART team but no how to do it ...you came up with the idea of a fundraiser !! = team effort = free lunch for our LART team !!!
we all tip our hats to you for this thread ...

[Sam Druckerman]

Sam, no apology needed ...

You see, guy's!

That's what I'm talking about!

Don, you're a real gentlemen, and Rock Star!

Thanks Pal.

[Jared VanLeuven]

For everyone who's still on the fence - remember, a happy crew is a thorough crew! :)

Maybe you could sponsor a sandwich, with your pet camera test attached as a garnish...

[Paul Hazlett]

if we were smart, we would do like the nascar guys and sell ad space on the
LART cameras to cover the costs....then again if someone like Eynzite whats
to put a sticker on....

[Sam Druckerman]

Hi Phaz,


if we were smart, we would do like the nascar guys and sell ad space on the
LART cameras to cover the costs....then again if someone like Eynzite whats
to put a sticker on....

Unfortunately, adds are not a good idea for the LART. They, the LART will be free of any obligation to anyone or any product by doing it themselves.

That's why I started this thread...

So we as redusers could support them the "LART", that support us... "redusers".

I still think the idea of everyone pitching in is the right one...

And on that note, for people just coming on to thread, here's how you can make a donation (without having to search the thread).


Contributions can be sent via paypal to my kcorben@yahoo.com account
OR
checks payable to Seaflix and mailed to
7336 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 701
Hollywood, CA 90046

As co-producer with Gibby for LART, I will manage responsibility of accepting contributions for feeding the LART team, provide updates on this thread, and close contributions when the financial goal is met (waiting on quotes from caterers).

Nice work REDUSER community - thanks,

Sharky


We're past the half way point to a catered lunch and dinner for both days!

How cool will it be when we've raised it all?

VERY!!

[Paul Hazlett]

actually it was a joke....heh

I kid

[Sam Druckerman]

actually it was a joke....heh

I kid

Duh!

LOL, man I don't know how missed that?

Good one.

I better unplug from this putter before my brain, or what's left of it, completely melts....

[Paul Hazlett]

heheh I know the feeling....

hands down...nice and slow....easy cowboy....now stand up...slowly
dont let the blood rush to your head....now step away from the computer...its ok....you can do it.......

[Sam Druckerman]

Phaz,

LOL That is sooooo ..... perfect!


heheh I know the feeling....

hands down...nice and slow....easy cowboy....now stand up...slowly
dont let the blood rush to your head....now step away from the computer...its ok....you can do it.......

Thanks for the chuckles.

[Ken Corben]

Redusers,

$2300 is the goal per the caterer's quote attached in an earlier post for the 2 days of lunch, dinner and craft service for the 25 LART volunteers. Thanks to the generous contributors over the weekend here's the current update only $758 to go...Very cool!

Amount forwarded:

$1,191

New contribs (less paypal fees) as of Monday:

$50.00 USD -$1.75 USD
$50.00 USD -$2.25 USD
$10.00 USD -$0.69 USD
$50.00 USD -$2.25 USD
$50.00 USD -$1.75 USD
$50.00 USD -$1.75 USD
$10.00 USD -$0.59 USD
$35.00 USD -$1.32 USD
$50.00 USD -$1.75 USD
$50.00 USD -$2.25 USD

Total $1,542.15 (adjusted balance reflects Paypal fees) only $758 to go.

Again, a big thanks from the LART crew.

Sharky

[PaulClements]

Very nice indeed, paypal's such a bloody rip off, you should've used GoogleCheckout - free till Jan '08 would've saved about $70 so far, nevermind though - It's all good :)

[Jochen Schmidt-Hambrock]

Or you could send some flowers through Fleurop. I´m sure the guys would enjoy that.

I´d much prefer to send a case of Bavaria´s finest brews, but that may be contraproductive.

So, ok, its boring Paypal (takes a few days).

All the best,
Jochen

[istvanttt]

Is this adress still valid?
""""""""
checks payable to Seaflix and mailed to
7336 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 701
Hollywood, CA 90046
""""""""
I want to donate a litle bit more, but PLEASE buy good food:)))
istvan

[Martin Drew]

A noble cause. My proxy food parcel is paypalling it's way over from the UK

Cheers

M

[Champe Barton]

Eat well, boys. My contribution's on its way in 2 minutes.

[Sam Druckerman]

This is great... We're really moving towards our goal, and I want to tell....

Josch, Istvanttt < ( Again! ), Martin & Champ ....

Thanks Very Much!

The mailing address and Pay Pal account is still the same, so no worries.

Sharky, we appreciate the updates... very cool.

Okay, the # of redusers who have already sent in a donation is around..... 40 - 50.

And I thank each and everyone of you for rising to the occasion.

But, with over 2800 views... and over 3300 redusers...

C'mon..... join the party!

The water's NICE.

[Ken Corben]

Tuesdays Contributions

$50.00 USD -$1.75 USD
$50.00 USD -$2.25 USD
$20.00 USD -$1.08 USD
$20.00 USD -$1.08 USD

Total to date $1,677.07

$623 to go...

Thanks guys,

Sharky

[Gregory Karydis]

wow, if only we had a buck for everyonev who's viewed the thread :)

Hey sharky, I'd like to know in a coulple of weeks time what will be the total of paypal fees.
I thought it would be cool if I could cover that :)

[Jason Francois]

wow, if only we had a buck for everyonev who's viewed the thread :)

Hey sharky, I'd like to know in a coulple of weeks time what will be the total of paypal fees.
I thought it would be cool if I could cover that :)

That's what I'm talking about. Way to go nutman.

Makes me want to contribute a bit more....I think I will.

J.

[Jeremy Hughes]

I really wish I could donate, but I don't have a bank account! :biggrin:

[Jason Francois]

I really wish I could donate, but I don't have a bank account! :biggrin:

Come on now. A few dollar bills in an envelop will do just fine. :)



"Contributions can be sent via paypal to my kcorben@yahoo.com account
OR
checks payable to Seaflix and mailed to
7336 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 701
Hollywood, CA 90046"

[PaulClements]

I really wish I could donate, but I don't have a bank account! :biggrin:

When I read this comment I saw the Jim Jannard at the bottom of your post beneath the quote and thought it was written by Jim... Can you imagine a billionaire that didn't have a bank account, I have a picture of Jim swimming around a huge room of money ala scrooge mcduck now hehe!

[Steve Gibby]

LOL Paul :)

Actually, I've known Jim Jannard for years, and the cool thing about him is that even though he's wealthy, in my experience, he doesn't flaunt it. He hangs out in T shirts and jeans, and if he passed you on the street or beach, you'd never know he was wealthy. I really respect that in him...

If you were a cigar expert, and he walked by you, you'd probably guess that he was wealthy though...he smokes real good cigars!

Jim is a really cool, down-to-earth person...he just worked very hard and did really well in business.

Shooting good photographic images has been his passion for decades, so his RED project came as no surprise to those that know him.


--------------------


On behalf of the LART team, again I give my thanks for the thoughtful consideration expressed by those who have donated for food...much appreciated for sure!

[Jochen Schmidt-Hambrock]

Test the Red? Feed the LARTT!

(Sounds like a Molvanian party slogan)

Jochen

[Paul Hazlett]

I think theres a mulit artist concert/fundraiser in there....I can hear michael
jackson now siinging "feed the LART, dont they know were testing Red..."

[Edmund Boyle]

Done! Thanks guys

[Sam Druckerman]

$623 to go...

Thanks guys,

Sharky

I see Sharky was back with more good news. I like it.



Hey sharky, I'd like to know in a couple of weeks time what will be the total of paypal fees.
I thought it would be cool if I could cover that :)

Nutman, you Rock..... That's very generous.

For fun I'm going to pull out my "crystal ball" (guess)....

$2.1K x 4% = $84.00

When he gets a chance, I'm sure Sharky will chime in, and set us straight.


That's what I'm talking about. Way to go nutman.

Makes me want to contribute a bit more....I think I will.

J.

Ahhhh, that's cooool.



Done! Thanks guys

Thanks Ogham....

Looks like were turning the corner ..... 3/4 of the way there.

Way to go, everybody!

[Ken Corben]

Today's update:
$50.00 USD -$2.25 USD
$20.00 USD -$0.88 USD
$50.00 USD -$1.75 USD
$20.00 USD -$0.88 USD

Total $1,792.19

$507 to go - almost there.

Thanks guys,

Sharky

BTW - Nutman, Sam's estimate of $84 for the paypal fees is about right - NICE OFFER!

[Gregory Karydis]

Since we are nearing our goal, the 2 weeks I suggested will be a long wait and I will most deffinitely forget.
So I added a little bit and sent my contribution a few minutes ago.
If any more fees come up let me know :)

[Ken Corben]

Class act Nutman - love your profile, very funny!

[Gregory Karydis]

- love your profile, very funny!It's also true.
On top of that, it builds on the whole "nutman" persona :)
You know what, nutman is what my familly name stands for in greek.
Got stuck with the nickname since second grade.

I just got my tickets (flying in to San Diego for Siggraph on the 5th, then on the 9th I am flying in to San Francisco and on the 13th to LA until the 19th.
While I will be there for 3D training, it would be great to meet some of you guys.

[Sam Druckerman]

Since we are nearing our goal, the 2 weeks I suggested will be a long wait and I will most deffinitely forget.
So I added a little bit and sent my contribution a few minutes ago.
If any more fees come up let me know :)

Thanks Nutman!! (2X)

O.T.
[ QUOTE ]Interests:
Anything dangerous (got no sense of danger so I tend to get myself into some sticky situations)[ from nutman's profile]

LOL. You wouldn't know it to look at me now... but as a kid growing up in the country, racing motocross, I can relate to "no sense of danger".

I was your basic Nut-Job teenager "adrenaline junkie" who thought he was bullet proof.... till one day when I was 16, standing in the H.S. parking lot and truck ran me over from behind doing a about twenty + mph.

Soooo, watch your back.

I'm in LA, if you need a rescue.... send me a PM.

But for the record, the most danger I face these days.... is on the racquetball court.

[luis bustamante]

Hi there, is there another way to donate besides paypal? For some strange reason I can't access my account. I want to be able to brag about how I helped fund the LART! :P

I think this is only the right thing to do as a part of this community, the least we can do really after all the work and resources going into the LART! And we're exactly the ones that will benefit the most from the results, so... it's a no-brainer!

Thanks.

[Paul Leeming]

Drink well, beer money sent. :)

[Gregory Karydis]

I was your basic Nut-Job teenager "adrenaline junkie" who thought he was bullet proof.... till one day when I was 16, standing in the H.S. parking lot and truck ran me over from behind doing a about twenty + mph.To be honest I have a sense of danger, but only when it comes to taking care of others.
See, I am a certified skiing instructor and I do particullarly well with little kids in groups of 10-20 :)
But when it comes to watching out for myself...
Over the past 5 years I have made a habit out of finding myself embedded in some rather awkward positions on the front windshield of public transportation vehicles.
Though while the alleged bus was speeding considerably all three times, I got out of it with only a few bruises.
Running across the street, got hit by a bus and then kept going my way... make of that what you will.

Luis you can always send a cheque.

[Sam Druckerman]

Hi there, is there another way to donate besides paypal? For some strange reason I can't access my account. I want to be able to brag about how I helped fund the LART! :P

I think this is only the right thing to do as a part of this community, the least we can do really after all the work and resources going into the LART! And we're exactly the ones that will benefit the most from the results, so... it's a no-brainer!

Thanks.


Thanks Luis!

That would be great...

Here's the info...


Contributions can be sent via paypal to my kcorben@yahoo.com account
OR
checks payable to Seaflix and mailed to
7336 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 701
Hollywood, CA 90046
Sharky


Drink well, beer money sent. :)

Thanks Paul!

Hmmm, "beer money".... We might have to raise the goal, because from what I hear... Those guy's can party!

Thanks Guys, for both your support and good energy.


Running across the street, got hit by a bus and then kept going my way... make of that what you will.


Haha, Sooooo, You Are Bullet Proof.

[Justin O'Neill]

Just sent my bit in.

Thanks for setting this up Sam! I can barely keep up with the main RED forum and hadn't even noticed this thread.

Getting you guys some decent food is the least we can do.

Can't wait to see the results!

[Ronnie Silos]

Hi Sam,

I just made a Paypal donation and sent it to kcorben@yahoo.com. $50.00 Since drinks and stuff are covered, I guess mine can be used for 1 lap dance.

Ronnie

[Gregory Karydis]

Haha, Sooooo, You Are Bullet Proof.Not quite, more like Bus-proof :matrix:
Actually once I shot myself in the foot but if you want to get technical, it was a crossbow.

Got one question for you, I am going to Siggraph in San Diego next week and after that I am flying in to LA from the 13th to the 19th of August.
I will be free on the afternoons so I was wondering if I could meet any fellow redheads.

[Ken Corben]

Dear Redusers,

We broke the 2K barrier for the LART fund today. Way to go to everyone that has kicked in what they could and then some. Wish I could talk about the recent cool developments for LART but Gibby will publish this info soon enough.

This is the Aug 1-3 summary:

$50.00 USD -$1.75 USD
$50.00 USD -$1.75 USD
$10.00 USD -$0.69 USD
$0.73 USD $0.00 USD (Interest)
$150.00 USD -$6.15 USD

Total 2,022.57
Only $270 or so to go

Total includes a generous check for $250 in the mail from a fellow reduser.

Thanks,

Sharky

[Sam Druckerman]

Just sent my bit in.

Thanks Justin!


Thanks for setting this up Sam!

You know, it just seemed like the right thing to do. And it's been really great to have the support of the reduser community rally around the spirit of this thread.



Getting you guys some decent food is the least we can do.


I couldn't agree more!


Can't wait to see the results!

Ha ha, That only makes about three thousand of us.


I can barely keep up with the main RED forum and hadn't even noticed this thread.


That's a great point... The board has been "Red Hot" the last several days and even with all that's going on....

We have continued to move towards our goal.

Excellent.

I'm still wondering with over 900 new views in just the last 4 days.....

And with only 5 new redusers that have joined the thread?!?

Who are all these guys watching this thread, and why haven't they chimed in?

Why be shy?

Guy's....... For the record, we call him "Sharky", but he doesn't bite!!

To remove any doubt, let me say without hesitation and in complete sincerity...

All post's are appreciated.

[Sam Druckerman]

Hi Sam,

I just made a Paypal donation and sent it to kcorben@yahoo.com. $50.00

Ronnie, that's great. Thank you.


Since drinks and stuff are covered,

Ahhhh, not yet! But thanks to you.... and all the other donator's..... "we're getting close" to having enough money to pay the caterer. And that's awesome.


I guess mine can be used for 1 lap dance.

Ronnie

LOL. Shhhh....(quiet) Some of the LART guy's may be watching this thread.... Let's not give them any ideas. The whole purpose to funding the caterer, was so the LART could work non stop to bring us the goods!!! They can get a lap dance from there wifes and girl friends when they get home. Haha.... For us, the less distractions the better.

[Sam Druckerman]

Total 2,022.57
Only $270 or so to go


We are really getting close now.


Way to go to everyone that has kicked in what they could and then some.

Man, I'll say... I'm blown away by the generosity everyone has shown.


Wish I could talk about the recent cool developments for LART but Gibby will publish this info soon enough.

Sharky

A teaser!

I like it.

Thanks for keeping us up to date, Sharky.


Well, we're almost there. And for those who have been meaning to pitch in, but haven't.

It's not to late (yet), to show your $upport to a great crew who have volunteered to work like dogs, donate there own equipment, pay there own traveling and hotel expenses, to test everything possible in 2 days!

Just so they can come back here to reduser, and Share all that great info with US.

There will be thousands of redusers who will benefit from the results, jamming the boards with questions, and singing there (LART) praises. The threads will be some of the longest we've ever had on reduser. It's going to Very Exciting, and FUN!

But if you decide to donate a few bucks to this food fund, you won't be just "taking and using" all that terrific info.....

But instead, you will have "the satisfaction of knowing you really helped out". How do you put a price on that?

To make it easy, here's how to make a donataion....


Gotta' say this community is a class act. What a great idea. Gibby and I, as producers of LART, were looking at passing the hat to LART members for Subway platters and Pizza Hut as the second meal since the days are gonna be looooong...

The goal is now catered lunch and dinner with craft service for 20+ participants over two days.

Contributions can be sent via paypal to my kcorben@yahoo.com account
OR
checks payable to Seaflix and mailed to
7336 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 701
Hollywood, CA 90046

As co-producer with Gibby for LART, I will manage responsibility of accepting contributions for feeding the LART team, provide updates on this thread, and close contributions when the financial goal is met (waiting on quotes from caterers).

Nice work REDUSER community - thanks,

Sharky

BTW - It's important to remind the REDUSER community that Gibby and I as co-producers (and nobody else for that matter) are seeking to make any profit from the LART sessions, and that the results of the testing will be posted for free.

Thanks!

[Sam Druckerman]

Got one question for you, I am going to Siggraph in San Diego next week and after that I am flying in to LA from the 13th to the 19th of August.
I will be free on the afternoons so I was wondering if I could meet any fellow redheads.

Nutman, I sent you a PM..

[Gregory Karydis]

Nutman, I sent you a PM..oh really?

[JohnH]

As a novice with not much to contribute (yet), its nice to be able to do at least a little something in return for all the freely shared valuable information on reduser.net.

John

[Craig Schober]

thanks in advance to the LART team. i wish i could be there but am happy to contribute.

[Sam Druckerman]

As a novice with not much to contribute (yet), its nice to be able to do at least a little something in return for all the freely shared valuable information on reduser.net
John

John, I see this is you're 1st post...

Welcome to reduser!

I like the way you make an entrance.....


thanks in advance to the LART team. i wish i could be there but am happy to contribute.

Wigby, Red #121....!!! Can you feel the buzz? I can.

If you're like me, you're probably Really looking forward to the LART results to help make final decisions on everything from accessories, lenses & media...

John & Wigby, Thanks Very Much.... for your support.

I have received PM's from some of the guy's on the LART, and they are Very grateful, to All of you for supporting them!

[Steve Gibby]

Thank you to all of you guys who stepped up and contributed to this fund drive. We're almost to our goals on it! Also, thanks again to Sam and Donatello for bringing up the concept, and to Sam for being the ringleader of the effort. As co-producers of LART me and Ken Corben are pulling the many strings to make LART happen, but it is the efforts of the other LART team members, and guys like Sam and Donatello, and all you guys who kindly donated to help feed the team, that will know that you helped keep the LART team fed on the testing days - so they can concentrate on creating some of the feedback on shipping RED One cameras that we all seek.

LART is a team that goes way beyond just the limited number of guys who will attend - all the way to a much larger team - RED User members.

Thanks everyone...

[Mark Crabtree]

Supporting the LART in this small way benefits us all . Great Idea. I'm in.

[Tom Funk]

... to the Seaflix address on page 2 or so of this thread. Is that still the plan?

[Sam Druckerman]

Supporting the LART in this small way benefits us all . Great Idea. I'm in.

Thanks Sheltie Guy, Very coool!


... to the Seaflix address on page 2 or so of this thread. Is that still the plan?

Grand Funk, Thanks for your support!

Here's the info....


Contributions can be sent via paypal to my kcorben@yahoo.com account
OR
checks payable to Seaflix and mailed to
7336 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 701
Hollywood, CA 90046support





LART is a team that goes way beyond just the limited number of guys who will attend - all the way to a much larger team - RED User members.

Thanks everyone...

Well, Gibby.... You and Sharky are the heart and soul of the LART. And that is reflected in the excellent team you've assembled, which is surrounded in and by all the "Good Will" you have created, planted like a seed... it grows daily.

One big reason there is such a strong sense of community here at Reduser, is the inclusionary attitude you have perpetuated since day one...

Not just in sharing the benefits of all your experience with us, post after post..... But also by reaching out to all the redusers to make suggestions and request's of the LART.

It's awesome.

[Ken Corben]

Way To Go Redusers,

I am closing the contributions as of today until I have received and tallied the "checks in the mail." Paypal Total is now $1,965. Add to this the $250+ of "checks in the mail" puts us at current total of $2,215 or $80 short of the goal. I will post a final update when the checks are all in this week?

Also, with everyone's blessing, if the checks exceed the $2,295 bid cost I will refund one LART volunteer team member's generous $100 donation.

This is the Aug 4-6 Paypal summary:

$20.00 USD -$1.08 USD
$100.00 USD -$3.20 USD
$20.00 USD -$0.88 USD
$40.00 USD -$1.46 USD


Thanks big time to the reduser global community that pitched in from the LART producers, volunteers and crew,

Sharky

BTW - here's the menu link from the selected caterer if you're curious. Their official bid pdf was posted on page one of this thread?

http://www.productioncatering.com/Lunch.html

[Ken Corben]

BTW - very cool LART development today thanks to Gibby. Can't wait until he posts the specs closer to official confirmed Red camera shipping later this month.

Your humble LART servant,

Sharky

[Jeff Kilgroe]

BTW - here's the menu link from the selected caterer if you're curious.

MMMmmm... Looks good to me.

Anyway, I just want to give a big thanks to all the contributors. I'm absolutely amazed at how fast this community pulled together and donated to feed everyone at LART. And just for the record, my contribution was not the $100 one Sharky mentioned. Awful generous of a fellow team member.

[Ken Corben]

And just for the record, my contribution was not the $100 one Sharky mentioned. Awful generous of a fellow team member.

A thousand apologies Kilgroesan. I did not intend to omit or overlook your personal contribution to the LART food drive as a LART volunteer member. I simply saw the same paypal name and reduser name for the $100 contribution today and made the statement about a possible refund.

Humbly yours,

Sharky

[Jeff Kilgroe]

A thousand apologies Kilgroesan.

Hehe... No need for apologies!!! :biggrin: I mentioned somewhere else that I contributed and I just wanted to make sure that if anyone was reading through, they wouldn't credit me for the generous donation -- credit needs to go where it's due, assuming that person wants it. Anyway, maybe I shouldn't have brought it up at all.

...The $100 donation probably came from Chuck anyway. I bet he's trying to butter you up for when he lets Jake clean all the remaining food from the buffet.

[Andrew Benz]

I am very thankful to everyone here from the suggestion (Donetello and Sam), contributions ( all of you!!!) and execution (Ken for spearheading and Sam for keeping all of us on point).

Also, with the blessing of Gibby and Ken, I hope to include a montage honoring this grand gesture (in the LART bts doco for those that did not know that one will be made for your consumption), it's contributers and it's importance in expressing the kind of special community that REDUSER is to all of us. There is something that is very special to me about not only being able to break bread with the members of LART but that the source of this is born from the kindness of my fellow REDUSER! I think all of you will find it to be quite entertaining and it will serve as a nice bridge between segments of important information that we all desire so very much. I have some great music picked out and I am currently getting the avenue cleared for the rights and clearances...

Ken--- that menu is unreal. Thank you sir!

Cheers-- Andrew Benz

[Gregory Karydis]

Chicken Picatta w/Artichoke Hearts?
bleh, I'm alergic to artichokes :(

[Ken Corben]

Chicken Picatta w/Artichoke Hearts?
bleh, I'm alergic to artichokes :(

Ya, other than the Vegitarians on the LART team I'd have to agree with you.

[Sam Druckerman]

I knew we could do it!

To everyone who made a donation, to those who posted on this thread, offering your good will, support and humor.... And on a more personal note, to everyone who sent me the many kind PM's.

THANK YOU ALL!!!

To the LART guy's....

Best wishes for a productive test.

Now, somebody put a fork in me, (I think I'm done).

Sam.

[Billy Summers]

anytime I get a little down, I just come onto this thread and I am immediately reinvigorated with the very warm and happy RED vibes ya'll are putting out there.

:clown2:
Thanks RED heads-

[istvanttt]

I knew we could do it!

To everyone who made a donation, to those who posted on this thread, offering your good will, support and humor.... And on a more personal note, to everyone who sent me the many kind PM's.

THANK YOU ALL!!!

To the LART guy's....

Best wishes for a productive test.

Now, somebody put a fork in me, (I think I'm done).

Sam.

Just DON'T eat junkfood, it wold influence the quality of the tests:)))
Istvan

[Casey Green]

Thanks to everyone who contributed! This is very generous and we all appreciate it!

[Ken Corben]

Paypal $1,965
Checks 380

Grand Total $2,345

That puts us about $50 over the catering cost. I will apply this overage to an abundant supply of bottled water and soft drinks in the coolers with everyone's blessing. It can get a bit hot during the Autumn/Fall days in LA.

Thanks big time,

Sharky

[Paul Hazlett]

whoo hoo!!!!!

we did it!! and jerry lewis didn't even have to show up!!

[Steve Tammi]

Big thank you to everyone! It is very much appreciated. I was planning on a 2 day caffeinated LART binge, like usual when a project is pressing, now with all those calories to burn I have no excuse but to work my a$$ off. :)

It's hitting a 105° F here today and it should cool down to 100° F when we start playing soccer this afternoon. Is that enough prep for the LA heat? ;)

Steve



Paypal $1,965
Checks 380

Grand Total $2,345

That puts us about $50 over the catering cost. I will apply this overage to an abundant supply of bottled water and soft drinks in the coolers with everyone's blessing. It can get a bit hot during the Autumn/Fall days in LA.

Thanks big time,

Sharky

[Ken Corben]

Big thanks to our red brothers across the pond - received another $50 check for LART today - should clear by LART:biggrin:

That puts us $100 over the target, HOWEVER, I forgot to include the 16 professional models that have volunteered to work one day each on LART (2models/team, 4 teams over 2 days) in the 25 person crew list. Oh well, I'm sure they'll only eat salad anyway?

I am not going to post the talent roster until after LART per Gibby's editing and approval. I gotta' say though in all my years of shooting fiction work from MOW's to episodics like Silk Stalkings and features plus being raised in Hollywood I'm rather jaded when it comes to "standard" beauties.

This professional model that volunteered to work LART is worth noting, from a DP's perspective of course.

Sharky

[Jeff Kilgroe]

Shame on you for forgetting the models in the food tally....

As for the red head, she's pretty -- hair is the perfect color for the event. I bet she eats 1/2 lb. double bacon cheeseburgers with a chocolate shake at least 4 days a week.

[Andrew Benz]

That's not a model, that's the most beautiful android ever! ...and if she does eat 1/2 lb. bacon cheeseburgers I bet she washes them down with synthetic 30 weight...:-)

[Gregory Karydis]

haha, should'a guessed you might need actual people to shoot at.
I used to be a model up till 2 years ago.
if you need any extras let me know.
I still look ok, just don't have the time any more. But anything for LART :)
and since I eat 5 large meals a day I'll take care of that too.
I am in LA right now but I will probably be in dickson TN at the time. But to be honest I want to come back to LA soon, i just need a reason!