NAB arrangements

[Phil Becque]

Hello RED Team -

I'm based in the UK and I'll be out in SFO the week before NAB. I will be coming to the show and I really look forward to meeting you all on stand SL5405.

My question is - Is one day as good as the next, or would there be a compelling reason to stay around until the end of the show??

Many thanks for a prompt reply as I have to book my tickets soon.

All the best, Phil

[Graeme Nattress]

Monday will be busiest and most exciting. We'll all be on the stand, so you will certainly see us.

Later in the week, it will get quieter, so you will be able to get a better look. Although, if it's anything like last year, it won't get that much quieter :-)

If you want to be able to see the show, you do need more than one day - it's big.

Hope that helps!

Graeme

[Jim Arthurs]

Graeme, any idea which evening might hold a RED event? That might also be important for planning which days to come...

[Graeme Nattress]

Don't know about that yet....

Graeme

[Phil Becque]

Thanks Graeme - I realize the situation you are in; in so far as I have a vivid imagination. But good luck with this one - you have at least 1500 'RED heads' routing for you!

Good point Jim - I hadn't thought of that - personally I'd love to meet up with all the 'RED heads' out there. We are part of something really extraordinary after all.

Maybe someone who knows Vegas well could nominate a low cost 'RED bar' where 'RED heads' can meet up and share their visions of what they want to achieve with their new camera? Or we could just have a drink and shoot the S**T as normal?

Anyway I will buy the first round for anyone who turns up on time (to be announced later) in the 'RED bar'. I know I'm going to to regret I said that but I am feeling flush - ooohhhh.

All the very best. Phil

[Antoine Baumann]

Monday will be busiest and most exciting. We'll all be on the stand, so you will certainly see us.

Later in the week, it will get quieter, so you will be able to get a better look. Although, if it's anything like last year, it won't get that much quieter :-)

If you want to be able to see the show, you do need more than one day - it's big.

Hope that helps!

Graeme

I noted that there is a RED workshop the april 14th. Does it means that part of the RED team will be already at NAB on the 14th. If yes would it be possible to meet you before the 16th, leaving more time for other people to talk to you?

Cheers,
antoine.

[Ken K]

Maybe someone who knows Vegas well could nominate a low cost 'RED bar' where 'RED heads' can meet up and share their visions of what they want to achieve with their new camera? Or we could just have a drink and shoot the S**T as normal?

Anyway I will buy the first round for anyone who turns up on time (to be announced later) in the 'RED bar'. I know I'm going to to regret I said that but I am feeling flush - ooohhhh.

Please let it not be Slots-A-Fun. Even though they have 1/2 lb hot dogs for $0.99 and beer for $1.25, that place is just such a dive. Though, it would be a good place to try out the Red One, filming a scene of a $5 crackwhore getting murdered, a la CSI.

But seriously, I'm going to have to suggest the Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas*. It's great fun, has great food, can handle large parties, and there's lots of beer. Check it out at:
http://www.hofbrauhauslasvegas.com/


*My apologies to those of you visiting from Europe. :o

[MikeCurtis]

There is a bar called RED in one of the casinos...but it is too small for a decent chunk of us.

[Steve Gibby]

Will everyone order Killian's RED, RED Stripe beer, and Johnny Walker RED Label scotch, I wonder?

No doubt there will be RED eyes the next morning...especially on the dude who gets stuck with the tab!

[Ralph Oshiro]

First day is BUSY. The second day is still busy. In my opinion, Wednesday 18 April 2007, the third day of exhibits, is clearly, the "best" day (the day before the last day). Wednesday is less busy (but everyone's already out of T-shirts by then). Two days makes more sense for a show of this size, so, attending Tuesday and Wednesday would be my choice. The last day is the worst! Thursday, the last day of exhibits, the show closes earlier, exhibitors are in a rush to close their booths, and EVERYBODY's rushing to the airport (LOOOOOONG cab lines).

[Ken Corben]

Anyone interested in flying to NAB with me in a Cessna 210 (6-seater) from Santa Monica, CA on Sunday April 15 returning early Wednesday, April 18 - PM me for info.

Flight time is about 1hr 20 min, easy/free parking and no TSA, long lines etc.

Sharkguy FAA Disclaimer:

This is not an offer of a commercial flight or a scheduled flight. Pursuant to FAA regulations this is a shared flight for a proportionate amount of actual flight expenses.

BTW: Very cool to fly past the grand canyon at low altitude 10K ft instead of 30K ft, and no there is no inflight movie.

[Brook Willard]

Only if you'll let me jump into the convention center. ;)

[Ken Corben]

Jumping out of a perfectly good airplane..hmm?

I guess if you have red smoke and a red digital cinema canopy on your jump it would be a good idea.

[Brook Willard]

If they buy me a RED canopy, I'll fly it. ;)

And a pilot should know that there are no perfectly good airplanes better than anybody!

[Blaine Golden]

I expect to drive up for one day, just not sure which one right now...though Monday's looking promising.

[Shawn Nelson]

I wish Red would announce when the Red mixer or Red party will be as we are all making plans now. I've got buddies driving up from LA to visit and booking hotels just to hang out, I'd hate for them to do that on the night of the Red party.

[Phil Becque]

This is what I love about you guys - you are all so practical and fun to be with.

Special thanks to Chasmo for suggesting the Hoff House - top hole mate! I'll be gagging for a decent beer by the time I get to Vegas.

Special thanks to Ralph for suggesting best days - I like the logic.

Mark, Gibby, Sharkguy and Shawn thanks for chipping in.

Here's the cunning plan:

Based on what Ralph says: Tuesday early evening, 6-30pm is when I'll put $300 behind the bar for drinks at the Hoff House. First come first served, you have to bring something red - a scarf - a tie - a hat so that I know you're not some scum bag freeloading on my tab. When it's gone - that's it from me.

If Tuesday night is the RED party night and it's open to reservationists the above event will move forward 24 hours to Wednesday evening.

If there is another RED party on Wednesday night the whole thing is cancelled.

Please let me know if you can see any flaws in the above. Also, please let me know if you think you might show up! Shawn your mates are welcome if it fits in with your plans. All welcome!! Even Mezmo - ooh get him!

Cheers, Phil

[Ken Willinger]

I'll take you up on that beer...and hell, maybe I'll buy you one as well! I've just finished making my travel plans and will be arriving on Monday (will miss the floor on Monday) in time to eat dinner and have some brews, so if people are around, let's get together.

[Jim Arthurs]

If they buy me a RED canopy, I'll fly it. ;)

And a pilot should know that there are no perfectly good airplanes better than anybody!

Brook, since hanging around with divers this summer I love you guys, I call Norman Kent a good friend, yet I'm not jumping. Ever. ... I may have said this before, but it bears repeating...

"Skydiving is a sport in which you are DEAD unless something GOOD happens. All other sports you are ALIVE unless something BAD happens."

My very own personal quote, use it but credit it properly... :)

[Phil Becque]

I'll take you up on that beer...and hell, maybe I'll buy you one as well! I've just finished making my travel plans and will be arriving on Monday (will miss the floor on Monday) in time to eat dinner and have some brews, so if people are around, let's get together.

Hi getken,

Sure thing - I'll be there Monday evening as well - you can reach me at philbecque@gmail.com

Do you have any tips for less expensive hotels?

Thanks, Phil

[Jeff Kilgroe]

"Skydiving is a sport in which you are DEAD unless something GOOD happens. All other sports you are ALIVE unless something BAD happens."

I like that one. ...I've always liked my dad's opinion on skydiving too - "why would anyone want jump out of a perfectly good airplane?"

I personally have never tried it. But I attribute that to a good friend of mine who has trained jumpers for the Marines for years and took a brief try as a sky diving instructor in the civilian world. Maybe he's told me too many stories or something.

OTOH, I do plenty of stupid stuff that's equally dangerous or more so. And if anyone is looking to send a RED One to Mars and need a DP for the job, I'm your man! ;) Or the moon would be OK, but I'd really like to give that whole astronaut thing a try if/when NASA finally gets around to sending people to places other than the ISS.

[Ken Corben]

FYI: for those of you who'd prefer a private charter to Vegas from anywhere in the US instead of Southwest Airlines my neighbor has a part 135 air charter.

http://www.actionairexpress.com/

[Jim Arthurs]

I like that one. ...I've always liked my dad's opinion on skydiving too - "why would anyone want jump out of a perfectly good airplane?"

Just giving our good friend Brook a hard time.

He can jump with my RED any time he wants...

[Zack Birlew]

Monday's packed with classes for me >.< so unless I convince my cinematography teacher to make NAB a field trip, I'll just have to send my brother to the RED booth in my place for the first day at least.

[Ken Corben]

What's the "smart" hotel to stay at for NAB?

I.E., walking distance to show etc.

[Graeme Nattress]

Nearest hotels are the Hilton and the Rennaisance. I doubt there's any rooms left at either of them by now though.... Next best thing to do is probably get a room at a hotel on or near the monorail.

Graeme

[Rob Lohman]

Stayed at the Best Western Mardi Grass last year which is walking distance (like 5 mins. tops) and wasn't too expensive

[Phil Becque]

Hi Folks,

A few future RED owners will be meeing up in Central London this Saturday 31st March 2007 at lunch time. We are going to discuss all things RED and particularly NAB. Please PM me if you'd like the details and include an email address in the PM.

All the best, Phil

[Paul Hazlett]

has there been a consensus on a monday or tuesday night location for bs'n?

[Paul Hazlett]

has there been a consensus on a monday or tuesday night location for bs'n?

as for hotels I have stayed at the frontier on short notice. nothing fancy cheap and decent, and within walkng distance

[Phil Becque]

has there been a consensus on a monday or tuesday night location for bs'n?

Hi Phaz, At the moment we have Tuesday night pencilled in at the hof house:

http://www.hofbrauhauslasvegas.com/location/index.php

I think we'll kick off sometime between 6-30 and 7-00pm

Someone else suggested some other bar would be the place to be on Wednesday night but I've lost that post temporarily. I'll try and dig that up though.

All the best, Phil

[Sean Michael Johnston]

What's the "smart" hotel to stay at for NAB?

I.E., walking distance to show etc.

I'm no expert, but I've been a few times and you definately don't want to drive or wait in a taxi line. Any hotel along the strip that is close to the monorail is good.
http://www.lvmonorail.com/ride/route_map/

[Clayton Harper]

Hofbrau is good because you can get an ENORMOUS mug of beer.

It's also good because it is a replica like everything in vegas.

Can a moderator sticky this info for the tuesday night thing?

[Paul Hazlett]

thanks Phil,

tuesday it is and I think the sticky thingy is an excellent idea LNZ

[Phil Becque]

Hofbrau is good because you can get an ENORMOUS mug of beer.

It's also good because it is a replica like everything in vegas.

Can a moderator sticky this info for the tuesday night thing?

ENORMOUS hmmmmm BEER hmmmmmmmmmmmm -

I'm doing my Homer impression here!

[Ken K]

Hofbrau is good because you can get an ENORMOUS mug of beer.
The only thing I hate about that enormous mug of beer is that they only serve their lager in that. If you order their hefeweizen, it comes in this prissy little long glass. Am I the only person who likes hefe? Because when I order that, I am the ONLY one in the crowded raucous restaurant standing on my bench NOT swinging around an enormous mug. It just makes me feel so inadequate. :umm:

[Clayton Harper]

The only thing I hate about that enormous mug of beer is that they only serve their lager in that. If you order their hefeweizen, it comes in this prissy little long glass.

I'll ask the bartender to bring you a mug and a highchair. :weight_lift:

Just kidding, hef is the greatest. Sadly, we only get Hoegarden around these parts.

[Clayton Harper]

Tranquil,

You're not one of those 6 pints before dinner types are you?

Most of my worst hangovers have started at 6pm in the company of Englishmen.

[Phil Becque]

Tranquil,

You're not one of those 6 pints before dinner types are you?

Most of my worst hangovers have started at 6pm in the company of Englishmen.

He he he "Lightweight" - just kidding - as Al Murray the Pub Landlord says "Eating is cheating"

Well LNZ - you should be so lucky - strangely enough that's when/how most of my hangovers started as well - is it coincidence?? - what are the chances of that happening??

Having said that my absolute worst hangover started at 11-00 am and finished at about 10pm and it was at "The Henly Regatta" which is quite a posh do. But them "Toffs" certainly know how to drink. We all started with half a bottle of Champagne !! Hick!

[Joe Carney]

Tranquil, just remember, in America we serve beer the correct way, cold. hehehe. Though I do miss fine English beer. When I was over there, was introduced to Speckled Hen at a 600 year old pub in SouthHampton. The version they import here in America is not as good.

[Corrado Silveri]

So, at the HofBrau Tuesday night?
I will be there.

[Steve Gibby]

I'll be there...with my wife...she's way cool at hangin' out with da boyz...

We don't drink, but that won't stop us from celebratin' with da crew!

[Phil Becque]

I'll be there...with my wife...she's way cool at hangin' out with da boyz...

We don't drink, but that won't stop us from celebratin' with da crew!

Well that's excellent. It'll be my pleasure to buy you both a soft drink!

All the best, Phil

[donatello b]

i hope to swing by too with a friend or 2 ...
see U there

[Steve Gibby]

Well that's excellent. It'll be my pleasure to buy you both a soft drink!

All the best, Phil

Thanks for that Phil...an alcholol-free beer would be great (Clausthaler, Sharps, O'Douls, etc)

[Peter McCully]

I will be around on Monday and Thursday only, so if any Rednesses are meeting anywhere on those I days....

[Brook Willard]

Count me in.

[Clayton Harper]

Confirm Haufbrau Tuesday night.

I really can't wait to meet you guys. I think it takes a certain mindset and experience to appreciate the benefits of the Red solution. Seriously looking forward to trading notes with so many smart and enthusiastic people. :biggrin:

[Finner]

Hey Lord numberZero are you going to bring your buddy Hoff?

[Jaime Vallés]

Hey Lord numberZero are you going to bring your buddy Hoff?
OMG! My eyes! My EYES!!!! :help:

[Phil Becque]

i hope to swing by too with a friend or 2 ...
see U there

Donatello, you and friends will be most welcome. See you there, BR, Phil

[Phil Becque]

I will be around on Monday and Thursday only, so if any Rednesses are meeting anywhere on those I days....

Hi Peter,

I'll be in the BAR at this hotel between 7-8pm on Monday evening.

http://www.orleanscasino.com/

If you have a moment please drop in for a swift half.

Everyone who doesn't have other plans is welcome as well - BTW.

[Phil Becque]

Count me in.

Hey Brook I suppose you're going to drop in - arf arf - sorry couldn't resist it :clown2:

[Clayton Harper]

Hey Lord numberZero are you going to bring your buddy Hoff?

Dude, I spent two days trying to find a cardboard hoff cut-out to put my red sticker on so I could meet the contest rules. Sadly, it was not to be. :sad:

[Peter McCully]

Sounds like a good place to collapse after a day on the exhibition floor. I can only imagine what it's going to be like at the Red stand. I fear it will be nigh impossible to get the ear of a Red guy and discuss in technical detail my questions - or to actually hold a unit for that matter. But I am really looking forward to seeing the new test footage.

[Brook Willard]

Hey Lord numberZero are you going to bring your buddy Hoff?

Is that going to be the image that haunts these forums forever?

[Casey Green]

Hi Phaz, At the moment we have Tuesday night pencilled in at the hof house:

http://www.hofbrauhauslasvegas.com/location/index.php

I think we'll kick off sometime between 6-30 and 7-00pm

Someone else suggested some other bar would be the place to be on Wednesday night but I've lost that post temporarily. I'll try and dig that up though.

All the best, Phil

Yes, on Wednesday Night, alot of cool video/tech folks have been meeting over at the Star Trek Hilton's "Quark's Bar". It's really a blast. In recent years, notable people from Newtek, Adobe, Play, Serious Magic, Digital Juice, Electric Image, Luxology, and others have shown up. It seems every year it just gets more interesting. If you don't have anything going on Wed Night... it's a great time, and fun atmosphere.

:nerd:

[Phil Becque]

Yes, on Wednesday Night, alot of cool video/tech folks have been meeting over at the Star Trek Hilton's "Quark's Bar". It's really a blast. In recent years, notable people from Newtek, Adobe, Play, Serious Magic, Digital Juice, Electric Image, Luxology, and others have shown up. It seems every year it just gets more interesting. If you don't have anything going on Wed Night... it's a great time, and fun atmosphere.

:nerd:

Hi Casey, thanks for that - I'll probably head down there - after all "Quarks" are all the rage these days !!

BR, Phil

[Shawn Nelson]

Tranquil...are you still planning on putting that $300 behind the bar? :-) Either way, I'll be there! My buddies will be gone by Sunday so I'll be ready to meet you guys. Someone needs to make a big bold sticky pointing to this thread, so more people know about this Tuesday event at Hoffs.

[Phil Becque]

Tranquil...are you still planning on putting that $300 behind the bar? :-) Either way, I'll be there! My buddies will be gone by Sunday so I'll be ready to meet you guys. Someone needs to make a big bold sticky pointing to this thread, so more people know about this Tuesday event at Hoffs.

Hi Shawn, Yes I'll be in the chair as they say for the first half of the evening or however long it takes to blow $300 - first come first served. I'm not sure how many drinks that would translate to ? Some where between 30 and 50 I guess? I'd be pleasantly surprised if more than 20 people show up to be honest.

I don't think that many folk on the reduser forum can make it to NAB and out of the ones that can, I'm sure there are other private plans afoot elsewhere. I think the sticky thing is a good idea but I'm sure how that works??

In any event it'll be my pleasure to buy you a drink!

See you at NAB!!

Best regards, Phil

[Zakaree Sandberg]

we are bringing our "R's" right?.. for special access or free tshirts or free strip club access

[Zakaree Sandberg]

my plan in vegas.. win 25 grand at the texas hold'em games.. check out Red and some other gadgets.. come home happy

[donatello b]

i bringing the "R" to have JJ sign it !!!

[Sam Druckerman]

I'm bringing my "R"......

I want the whole team to sign it.

[Zakaree Sandberg]

im having my R surgically implanted into my right arm..
kinda like the terminator.. how half is under skin and half is exposed..
ill pull soooo many chicks!

[John Allardice]

Since it's getting close....bump

[Phil Becque]

Hi Peter and Ken,

We are in the Irish Bar at the Orleans Hotel if you fancy a swift half. We'll probably be here until 9pm if you can make it.

All the best, Phil

[Ken Corben]

At the moment we have Tuesday night pencilled in at the hof house:

http://www.hofbrauhauslasvegas.com/location/index.php

I think we'll kick off sometime between 6-30 and 7-00pm

All the best, Phil

Since this is not a sticky keep posting it today to keep it up as a reminder.

[Clayton Harper]

I will be there!

[Casey Green]

/bump

Hi guys, a bunch of us will be at Quark's Bar at the Hilton Wednesday night... looking like it will get going between 8-9pm.

Hope to see you all there.

-Casey