RED in Arizona

[Matt De Jesus]

Matt De Jesús here from New Horizons Film & Video starting the RED Users' Group in Arizona. Already met with one of the future owners of a RED One camera and looking forward to meeting the rest for potential collaboration on rentals and projects. Please contact me as soon as possible. We have a few marketing ideas that are time sensitive. We want to strike when the iron is hot!
Please contact me at matt@filmandvideo.com. We are willing to work with Red owners from neighboring states to across the globe (we're thinking international here!)
¡Viva La RED!

[Joel Kaye]

Count me in.

[Ryan Manes]

Pro One Media Red # 38 is in all the way!
Looking forward to a great year of collaboration and celebration of 4K imagery.

[shaftbond]

i'm in gilbert. are you guys all going to NAB? (i am)

[Joel Kaye]

i'm in gilbert. are you guys all going to NAB? (i am)

I'm going to be there. I haven't nailed my plans down yet other than that I'm going. Still trying to decide how many days I'm going to stay.

[Jason Francois]

I'm still trying to decide whether or not to go. I may not end up buying my camera, but we'll have to see how things go. There seems to be a good group of cameras in AZ and since I'm really a director it may be overkill.

If I go to NAB I will only be staying for a couple of days...new baby in the house, can't be gone too long.

[Ryan Manes]

I'll be there front and center. Can't wait to see the new footage and get some questions answered.

[Matt De Jesus]

We will be there for the entire show, including the Sunday before NAB Apple Event. Monday morning- RED booth with our REDvolution in Arizona T-Shirts on!!

[Joel Kaye]

We will be there for the entire show, including the Sunday before NAB Apple Event. Monday morning- RED booth with our REDvolution in Arizona T-Shirts on!!

That's funny. Where did you get those T-Shirts made?

[shaftbond]

yeah, i'm thinking about getting a tshirt made with my res# on it too... maybe i'll throw a little AZ love on there :)

[Matt De Jesus]

I'm going to have them custom made for the show. I was thinking reservation numbers on the sleeve, big RED logo on the back!

[Brian Ferguson]

Hi !
I grew up and started my career in Phoenix glad to know there are people out there supporting us.


Briferg
Brian Ferguson

[Ryan Manes]

Trust me, it's going to be our pleasure. :greedy:

[jeffry alan]

Just found this forum off the main site, I am down in Tucson and know of one other guy down here who will definitely be getting a RED.

There might be more since less than %15 are on the map.

I am probably going to NAB from the 17th on.

J*

[Matt De Jesus]

Jeffry,

Great logo idea. Please contact me as soon as you can and encourage any other RED One reservationist in Tucson to contact me as well. I'm also planning a pre-NAB get together for the AzRedUsersGroup here in Phoenix. We also have great plans to promote digital filmmaking in Arizona!

-Matt

[Jason Francois]

Jeffry,

Great logo idea. Please contact me as soon as you can and encourage any other RED One reservationist in Tucson to contact me as well. I'm also planning a pre-NAB get together for the AzRedUsersGroup here in Phoenix. We also have great plans to promote digital filmmaking in Arizona!

-Matt

Hey Matt can you PM me when you get the meeting together. I would also like to hear more what you're planning.

Also, if people from AZ are going to meet up at NAB, I will be there from the 17th to the 19th.

Jason

[Ryan Manes]

Matt you were talking about making shirts but Jim said in another thread that there will be shirts available a NAB, and he didn't want people putting the logo on their own shirts. Just a heads up.

On another topic the Apple event is by invitation only, any chance you'll be able to score another invite?

[Matt De Jesus]

Yes, I read that thread as well. We could still do shirts, w/o the offical logo, and still look pretty cool (just depends on the design).
E-mail me all your contact info and I'll send it into Apple for the event. I'm hoping they still have openings.

-Matt

[jeffry alan]

Yes, I read that thread as well. We could still do shirts, w/o the offical logo, and still look pretty cool (just depends on the design).
E-mail me all your contact info and I'll send it into Apple for the event. I'm hoping they still have openings.

-Matt

Apple, really? Any chance of getting in on that?

J*

[Matt De Jesus]

Sure. Send me the same info and we'll see if they have room.

-Matt

[Alexander Mitchell]

Matt, glad to see Arizona represented! I am in for any pre-NAB get together, it's a fantastic idea. I may be high on the list for the camera, (1228) but can't wait to get my hands on it... It will be a nice addition to my other HD camera packages.

Side note, anyone who is purchasing a red camera should put themselves on the RED map. Great way of seeing who and where people are in the state that own a package. I found it on the main page of this site.

Alex Mitchell

[shaftbond]

I got my t-shirt from cafepress! this is what i'll be wearing on monday at NAB: (and hopefully an official RED shirt on tuesday)

http://toddhamilton.net/pics/redshirt/front1.jpg
http://toddhamilton.net/pics/redshirt/front2.jpg
http://toddhamilton.net/pics/redshirt/back1.jpg
http://toddhamilton.net/pics/redshirt/back2.jpg

[Joel Kaye]

I got my t-shirt from cafepress! this is what i'll be wearing on monday at NAB: (and hopefully an official RED shirt on tuesday)

Cool - what was the turnaround time on that?

I'm planning to be at the Apple event at NAB on Sunday and staying through Wednesday.

[shaftbond]

it was just a week turnaround. well, if we don't meet at a preNAB Arizona RED meeting, look for the guy in this shirt :)

[Alexander Mitchell]

That is a great looking shirt! Great work. I'll look for it at the show (Monday, Tuesday for me).

Any updates to the Pre-NAB meeting? Hey Matt, you there?

Alex

[Matt De Jesus]

Yes I'm here!!! Tuesday, April 10th 7pm at the Chili's on Mill and University in Tempe. We will be discussing the latest news on the camera & accessories and a research list of relevant equipment and software we are all interested in. 1st round of drinks on the house! ¡Salud!

-Matt

PS Great Shirt shafbond. I'm working on a design of my own I wil be sharing with you all.

[Jason Francois]

Matt. Thanks for pulling this together. i hope everybody can make it.

I look forward to meeting everybody.

Jason

[Alexander Mitchell]

Count me in as well. It will be great to meet all those interested in Red to build a great resource between us.

See ya in a week...

[shaftbond]

thanks matt! chili's at 7pm, i'll be there.

[Ryan Manes]

Ditto, I'll be there as well...

[Jason Francois]

Great to meet all of you tonight and thanks to Matt for starting this up. It really raises the excitement level to talk with others as they share there hopes and plans.

Thanks Matt for the shirt. I hope you at least made your money back.

Jason

[Joel Kaye]

Ditto Jason - it was great meeting you and everyone else. Thanks Matt for putting it together and making the shirts. I'm really looking forward to NAB, getting things sorted out and eventually doing some collaborating.

Joel

[shaftbond]

I admit I was a bit nervous going into the first meeting because I didn't know what to expect, but everyone was so cool, I had a great time. We really do have a great RED community here. Thanks Matt for organizing it and I'll see you all at NAB!

Todd

[Matt De Jesus]

Thanks to everyone for a great meeting last night. We are very excited about collaborating with such a visionary group. I see a very bright future for production in Arizona. The RED camera will help raise production values and set new standards in our industry. Together, we will establish a new paradigm for quality work done in this state.

Let the REDvolution begin!

-Matt

http://www.filmandvideo.com/AzREDUsersGroup.jpg

[JW Lee]

Matt,
Thanks for putting this together, had a great time talking tech and meeting everybody. Nothing better than being able to talk about camera latitude, raid arrays and digital workflow with people who a.) know what you're talking about and b.) actually are interested in it!

Looking forward to copius note taking at NAB for the next meeting.

-Jay

[Alexander Mitchell]

Good start to the new Red Community here in Phoenix. Was great meeting everyone, thanks for all the hard work you've put into this Matt.

See you all next week at the show. Should be crazy fun!

Alex

[Rob Lohman]

Cool stuff! Looks like you guys (and woman) had fun :)

[shaftbond]

http://www.toddhamilton.net/pics/Southlower.jpg
pardon my ignorance, but just to confirm: 8:30am at entrance 1?

[Matt De Jesus]

That looks like a perfect entrance to make a beeline to the RED booth! I see that Apple moved their booth down a little bit (seperating themselves from Avid). See you there!

-Matt

[Alexander Mitchell]

Great map posting Todd.

I would say Entrance #1 to meet, however, once we get there we should look to see if we could travel down that North corridor to enter just above Red's booth. I wonder if that area is open prior to the show opening? In years past I've entered in so many different places- not the main entrance, but can't say for sure if this area is open for walking traffic areas. Let's see when we get there.

I'm glad Apple is not near Avid anymore. Seemed like oil & water.

Alex

[Matt De Jesus]

I do believe there is a sidewalk on the North side of the South Hall. If we meet at entrance #1 by 8:30, we'll have plenty of time to see if we can enter on the North side by the RED booth.

-Matt

P.S. Thanks Todd for posting the map. It really helps us who are visually oriented.

[ecaballero]

It looks like the future is Red, but for now I have the HVX200. I would love to get added to any Arizona Red Groups/lists. I am learning the HVX200 and Cinematography in general, but eventually when I hone my skills I will move up to the Red.

Anyways if there is any Arizona Red group please count me in.

Thanks,

Eddie Caballero
ecaballero2000@yahoo.com

[JW Lee]

OK boys, we have a lot to talk about! RedCine, two words, Holy Moly!

[Matt De Jesus]

Now There's no good reason why every indy or local feature shot with a RED ONE shouldn't look like a big budget feature... oh yeah,..that's assuming you know how to use the tools!!

[Rick Morro]

Matt and the rest of the AZ Users,

Rick here with Pro One Media. Curious about any new thoughts since NAB. I know the event needs to be delayed but any ideas as to when we should reschedule. I also have some questions on lenses for our next meeting.

[Jason Francois]

Matt and the rest of the AZ Users,

Rick here with Pro One Media. Curious about any new thoughts since NAB. I know the event needs to be delayed but any ideas as to when we should reschedule. I also have some questions on lenses for our next meeting.


Hey Rick, et al

I know that everybody is anxious to get things rolling and start the cameras working and such, but I think at this rate somebody should know exactly when they will have camera in hand before the dates are put in place.

I had a strong feeling that there was too much optimism about getting the cameras soon and I have a feeling it may go a bit slower even still. Not being pessimistic here, just want to error on the side of cautious optimism. :)

I hope everybody is well.

Jason

[Rick Morro]

I agree we should not jump the gun, but I just wanted to keep up and be ready for the launch.

[Matt De Jesus]

Hey Everyone,

We are still playing catch-up after our week long stay in Vegas. After I checked with several different sources at NAB (including Jim Jannard), The closest they could place the shipment of my first camera (#18) is around the end of June. Seeing how it would be a good thing to have at least a month to shoot and edit a 4k demo reel, I would say that the end of August, beginning of September would be a better time to have the media event. More people will be in town and it will give us more time to plan.
That being said, how about Monday the 14th of May for the next Az Red Users' Group meeting? Same place, same time. Let me know!

-Matt

[Daniel Gourley]

Hey Guys!

My name is Daniel Gourley of PretoPost Media Solutions.

We are Res# 249 and are excited about the opportunities this camera is going to bring.

Right now we are in process of screenplay writing on our first feature "Convenience". We work mostly in corporate video and Web but are looking at shooting our full-length film end of this summer.

Love the comraderie!

[Alexander Mitchell]

Not only are we waiting for cameras, but let's not forget about waiting for FCP support. Last I heard at the show was that FCP6 was to be released in a couple months but the support for Red was going to come after that. How long is that, nobody knows. I would guess no more than a couple months after initial release but it sure would make it easy to have it ready to go when the cameras finally start arriving.

I'm sure there are work arounds out there (Scratch), but if you want to work in 4k your going to have to wait it out. If you don't care about 4k, you could always downconvert to whatever flavor of codec you prefer with RedCine.

I'd vote for a change in venue for meeting. It was pretty cramped last time, as well as being hard to hear what was going on at the ends of the table. I could arrange a meeting in downtown Phoenix in the studio of the First Studio building? Basically 1st Ave & McKinley. Would that work?

I'm out of town on the 14th. Could do it anywhere from the 17th on.

Alex

[Daniel Gourley]

Would like to come as well. My wife is pregnant and our C-Section is on the 21st so before that would be Fan-Tabulous!

Let me know where "the usual" place was so I could make that if it is chosen.

Also, I work at a large church off of 43rd and Northern, Pure Heart Christian Fellowship. We have a 700+ seat auditorium with a 9X12' screen with a Sanyo Projector with 3000:1 Contrast Ratio. Let me know in anyway how I might be able to help!

[Jason Francois]

I'm flexible, but a change of venue would be good as well. Not too good for interaction.

[Rob Lohman]

Not only are we waiting for cameras, but let's not forget about waiting for FCP support. Last I heard at the show was that FCP6 was to be released in a couple months but the support for Red was going to come after that. How long is that, nobody knows. I would guess no more than a couple months after initial release but it sure would make it easy to have it ready to go when the cameras finally start arriving.

You will be able to edit straight away in FCP (or probably any other QT supporting NLE). The specific RED support in FCP due later enhances the integration and gives you some more options to play around with. But you can definitely use it to do an offline edit for example.

[Rick Morro]

Are we on for tonight? I saw where Alex can not make it. I could also make the 17th as he asked for. I am available tonoight too. Just let me know.

[shaftbond]

Hey Everyone,

That being said, how about Monday the 14th of May for the next Az Red Users' Group meeting? Same place, same time. Let me know!

-Matt

Rick, I haven't heard anything about tonight. Matt said the 14th earlier. I won't be able to make the 14th, so everyone take good notes! :)

[JW Lee]

Is the meeting tonight or next Monday? I also vote to have change in venue so we can have better interaction. Perhas we could use one on the alternative venues mentioned and order in some pizza?

[Matt De Jesus]

Rob,

What we really need to know is if we will be able to edit in FCP 6 with the end results being a 4k master that we can then project at 4k using the Sony unit. Also, what hardware will be needed to get 4k out of my computer to the 4k projector? (physical connections and all hardware requirements)

Thanks,

-Matt

[Matt De Jesus]

Everyone,

The meeting is not tonight. I had originally planned for the night of the 14th, but it looks like we're going to move it to help accommodate more schedules. Also we will pick a new location. There is a hall that I use to teach FCP classes in central Phoenix. It has a nice projector and plenty of room. It will work well for our purposes. I will let you know.

Thanks,

-Matt

[Rick Morro]

My mistake, I had my Monday's confused. Been busy and thought it was the 14 today. I'm open to any location and time.

Sorry,

Rick

[Rob Lohman]

What we really need to know is if we will be able to edit in FCP 6 with the end results being a 4k master that we can then project at 4k using the Sony unit. Also, what hardware will be needed to get 4k out of my computer to the 4k projector? (physical connections and all hardware requirements)


FCP at the moment cannot do 4K, so no. What you do is edit an offline and then conform that to your 4K. Which is what we did with Crossing the Line.

I don't know much about connecting your computer to a 4K projector. We use specialized boxes (like a KG or QuVis, see http://www.red.com/gear-we-use.shtml) to do the playback. The KG we used for NAB supports 4K playback and 7.1 (I think) audio output at the same time.

[Joel Kaye]

FCP at the moment cannot do 4K, so no. What you do is edit an offline and then conform that to your 4K. Which is what we did with Crossing the Line.

Where does an app like Color fit into the workflow?

[Rob Lohman]

One of the latest steps in post-production to do color grading & correction (amongst other things). You can send your FCP timeline straight to Color. However, Color has a max of 2K at the moment.

[Daniel Gourley]

What's the latest??? Is there a meeting?

[Matt De Jesus]

Yes! The next meeting will be May 31st at 7pm at the UFCW Building, 2401 N. Central Ave. in Phoenix. We have some exciting news about workflow and the very distinct possibility of getting a Scratch system and the Sony's 4k projector for the RED party. Before the meeting I will contact each person in the group to talk about what information they gathered at NAB and other matters concerning the camera.

-Matt

[Alexander Mitchell]

UFCW would be a great place to meet. Glad to hear you still have access to it. Someone please take notes for me, I'll be out of town on a project that part of the week.

Look forward to hearing an update then... Hope everyone is doing well.

Alex

[Jason Francois]

Shoot, I'm out on the 31st. My wife's out of town for three days and i'm on daddy-duty for a two year old and a three month old. Pray for me. :)

[Joe Aurili]

Hi, I have not looked in this section of the board in a long time. I'm located in Phoenix and awaiting a reservation in the first 100. Are you all planning something interesting in the area? I'm not a professional shooter, and have reservations about renting (unless perhaps I go along with the camera), so I am not sure where I could fit in. The reason for my interest in the camera is for my own personal projects, and is not in the realm of typical use. I do have an interest in possibly getting involved in the production of cinema or other broadcast projects.

[JW Lee]

I'll be there fer sure. Jason, I'll take notes for you.

[Matt De Jesus]

Everyone, It looks like we're going to have to postpone the meeting tonight. It seems like we all are working on projects,...which is a good thing! We will reschedule for a time after Jim annouces the shipping dates.

Hope all your deadlines are met,

-Matt

[shaftbond]

Matt- thanks for the call last night. I was working, but I look forward to the next meeting (scheduled sometime after the Jannard time frame announcement)

[Rick Morro]

Matt,

Any thoughts of getting the group together soon. I would like to meet and discuss several topics.

Rick

[Matt De Jesus]

Most likely the first or second week in August. I would like to get closer to the release date before we meet again. It seems like things are changing daily with the camera, which is great. I will keep you and the rest of the group informed regarding the next meeting. Exciting times ahead!

-Matt

[Rick Morro]

Matt,

It seems things are aligining for delivery on new schedule. I am out of town 26-29th. any plans on the group getting together this month?

Rick

[Matt De Jesus]

Not this month. Probably during the second week of September. I think then we'll really have something to talk about.

-Matt

[Matt De Jesus]

Hey everyone,

I've got my brand new baby in my hands. She's beautiful. A rare gem. I see a new age of filmmaking dawning. I think I'm gonna cry...

-Matt

[Daniel Gourley]

Hey everyone,

I've got my brand new baby in my hands. She's beautiful. A rare gem. I see a new age of filmmaking dawning. I think I'm gonna cry...

-Matt

Congrats man. So when is that meeting? WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOUR BABY!

[Joel Kaye]

Hey everyone,

I've got my brand new baby in my hands. She's beautiful. A rare gem. I see a new age of filmmaking dawning. I think I'm gonna cry...

-Matt

Try not to cry on the sensor. Congratulations! Keep us posted - can't wait to see it. I'm sure you're going to be going into brain overload for a little while now. Enjoy It!!

[Rick Morro]

Matt,

Hope your having fun with your new Red. As you jknow we will be getting ours this Friday. Let's get the group together next week to let them see what they are waiting for. I also want to discuss the event timing and footage we will be showing.

rick

[Alexander Mitchell]

Great to hear there is already two REDS in Phoenix- congrats to Rick & Matt for getting on the wagon early!

Next meeting couldn't come quick enough- let's see these cameras in action.

Alex

[shaftbond]

i'm super stoked to see these live as well, i'm eating up all the posted footage so far. i pray the scheduled meeting is sometime i can make it to.

[JW Lee]

I'm eagerly waiting for the next meeting as well, please keep us posted!

[Matt De Jesus]

Hey Everyone,

We have been working our tails off since we returned with the camera (we're not just trying to keep it to ourselves!). The next meeting will not be until the second week in October, since we will be out of town till then. We have great plans and we want to share them with you (as well as the camera). Contact me, if you wish, for more information.

Take care,

-Matt
Cell: 602-410-8675
email: matt@filmandvideo.com

[Digicineman]

Hello Matt, Alex and RED AZ gang. Any updates or news on a meeting a RED One pony show. Anything happening, what has been shot by our local RED User Folk? Impressions???

BEST,
Anthony Miles

[Rick Morro]

Anthony,

We have RED #38 and have been talking to Matt about having an event soon. We have some great footage to share once we can work out the logistics of the show and tell event.

Rick

[Matt De Jesus]

I believe we have a time for the next Arizona RED Users Group meeting. Next Thursday the 1st of November around 7pm at a location by Thomas & Central in Phoenix (I'll have the specific location shortly). Please let me know how well this will work for you. I would like to get as many people as possible to the meeting- RED owners or not, everyone will be invited. We shot some footage last weekend in Oak Creek Canyon, sweet! The camera is simply amazing. We want to show off the footage we shot, Alex shot, and what Rick and Ryan have shot.
Let me know!

-Matt
Cell: 602-410-8675
matt@filmandvideo.com

[Digicineman]

Thanks guys. November 1st works for me. Thanks for your replys and working this out, cant wait to see some of your footage.

Best,
ANthony

[Rick Morro]

Sorry, I can not make the first, or second. I could make Wednesday. only available time fotr next two weeks,

Rick

[JW Lee]

I'll try to make it for that.

[Joel Kaye]

Yeah - I should be able to do the 1st if it happens.

[Matt De Jesus]

Hey Everyone,

The next meeting is scheduled for this Thursday (Nov. 1st) at 7pm at the UFCW building, 2401 N. Central Ave. in Phoenix (Central is under construction, so you may need to enter from 3rd St.) We will have the camera and footage to show you. It will be a great chance to check out the machine. Everyone is invited, so if you know someone who is curious about the camera, bring them along.
Call or email me with any questions.

Thanks,

-Matt

--
New Horizons Film & Video L.L.C.
Matt De Jesús
Director/Cinematographer
Office: 602-212-0616
Mobile: 602-410-8675
http://www.FilmAndVideo.com

[Alexander Mitchell]

Just like Rick, I will also not be able to attend this Thursday. Work conflict of course. I wish I could be there to share in all the Red excitement & conversations. It truly is an amazing camera.

I gave Matt a copy of a variety of un-graded 4K footage that I was able to shoot, wish I could be there to go over my experiences so far as well as see additional footage from Matt, and anyone else willing to contribute.

I've got an idea. Would it be crazy to actually set a "regular" date and time for the Red User Group meetings? Maybe like every first Sunday of the month- 6:00 pm or so? Or maybe, every even or odd month if once a month is to difficult or to much to ask of everyone. I'm sure over the next 6 months there will be PLENTY to talk about relating to RED!

Just my two cents.

Hope to see everyone the following meeting...

Alex

[Mark Hassenger]

Hi Matt,

Looking forward to it... see you tomorrow night.

Mark Hassenger

[Digicineman]

Guys,
I may be late as I may be involved in a shoot. Any idea how late this wil go?

Thanks,
Anthony

[James Phillips]

I would like to thank Matt for sharing his time, resources, passion and expertise with all of us tonight. You are truly an asset to the motion picture industry and those of us here in Arizona are lucky to have you in our community.

It was terrific to meet everyone that came together tonight. I'm looking forward to contributing in any way I can to your creative projects, so feel free to call on me.

James Phillips
jphillips@mayovideo.com

http://www.hdgear.tv

[Matt De Jesus]

James and All,

You are welcome and thank you for the complement. It has been mine and Lourdes' (Lou) pleasure to help bring together people of like vision. I think together we can raise the production values and overall quality of projects produced locally as well as around the world. I am committed to excellence. Jim Jannard and his team have placed in our hands the tools to help sculpt excellence in our art form.

Viva La RED!

-Matt

[Joel Kaye]

James and All,

You are welcome and thank you for the complement. It has been mine and Lourdes' (Lou) pleasure to help bring together people of like vision. I think together we can raise the production values and overall quality of projects produced locally as well as around the world. I am committed to excellence.

Viva La RED!



Thanks Matt for the great presentation and all the hands on time. It was great to finally get to prod, poke and tweak. And the images do live up to the hype. Can't wait for the next set of modifications to get done and see what they bring.

[Daniel Gourley]

Was Great to meet the Red!...and you guys too!

Saw a lot of familiar faces and ambitions last night and was telling Matt on the phone today that I am proud to be a part of the AZRUG community.

Thanks to Matt and Lou for all of your openess and especially the footage/secret footage (Trust me, you had to be there!)

Joel it was great meeting you and I will definitely call you about pooling together indie forces!

SIDE NOTE: I am doing a screening of my first feature film we shot this summer on an HVX200 with a M2 Redrock setup on Sunday Night Nov. 18th. Any of you guys I met interested in coming and giving some input. It will be shown at a Harkins theatre on a 2K Christie Projector. PM for info.

END OF SHAMELESS PLUG!

Thanks!

[Digicineman]

Matt, Thanks so much for generously setting up the AZRUG and bringing out the gear and sharing footage. Much appreciated. Can't wait to shoot some.

See ya next time,
Anthony Miles

[JW Lee]

Matt,
I wanted to add my voice in appreciation of setting up the meeting and being so generous with your gear and time. Very interesting stuff.
-Jay Lee

[Rick Morro]

Matt,

I wish I could have made the meeting. I hope all enjoyed the footage that was provided. I second Alexes motion to set a time each month or so to get together so we can put it on our calendars. i hope to catch up on the meeting either next time or when we get together off line.

Rick

[Digicineman]

Hey guys it has been pretty quite here on the AZ red user forum. Just wondering how many RED set ups there currently are here locally in AZ.

Be well,
Anthony Miles

[Andrew Walker]

My Red setup is out in the Phoenix area with me about two weeks out of the month. Maybe a little less If I'm busy in LA.

[Robert Guthrie]

Are any of you planning to hit up NAB this year? I'll be there, but leaving the night of the 16th (best man in a wedding...gotta get home, lol). I'll have a decent sized group with me, but it's always nice to see AZ faces.

[michael zaletel]

Good evening AZ RED Owners/Users.

I hope to receive my RED ONE this month. (April 2008 #1667). I've been using Macs in commercial video production (among other things) since the early 90's.

Currently using FCP & Shake on an 8-Core Mac Pro with 16GB Ram, 3TB Hardware RAID and 30" Cinema Display with (2) Sony HVR-Z1U's (Wide+Telephoto). I also have a fully outfitted 10' crane/jib mounted on a Pickup Truck for remote use and a 12' x 15' Green Screen Studio (W/Ultra) in the East Valley.

****
I have to put in my final accessories order in the next few days, I would greatly appreciate any advice on what may be missing or essential in the Phoenix area RED community.

[John Silverstone]

Hi, I was wondering if there were any Users of Red in Tucson, I might be getting one sometime soon for my first feature, and I was wondering if there were any brethren or sisters for that matter in Tucson that are interested in or own a Red One.

You can get in Touch with me by replying or writing to me directly at: john@brink.com


Viva La Revolución Roja!

Best regards,
John Silverstone

[Janaki]

Hey All,

Even though I'm not a Red owner I'll be the 1st AC on a feature in May using a Red Cam and I'll be at NAB all four days.
I also work in the film department at ASU.
Love to meet up with some AZ faces at the Red booth!
Janaki

[Daniel Gourley]

GRASSROOTS FILM COMMUNITY ONLINE
www.VerticalBlu.com

“Vertical Blu is a movement based on the belief that great movies don't need to come from Hollywood. By joining together our skills, resources and efforts we can create movies that speak to our souls, our lives our communities. We would like to personally invite you to participate with us in Grassroots Filmmaking.” This is the phrase that welcomes visitors to VerticalBlu’s online
presence.

www.VerticalBlu.com is a newly-formed web-based community of filmmakers looking to connect with others and participate in the growing AZ film community. Filmmakers can register today to become a member of the VB community and show off their artistic talents as an actor, director or grip. VerticalBlu gives people an opportunity to meet people in the VB community and enter one of the many of the VBFests© festivals and win great cash prizes including a chance to participate in the making of the feature film Life in Transit!”

VBFest© ComedyFest!

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Starting in June, VerticalBlu will be hosting its first comedy film festival.

GRAND PRIZE IS $250

Rules: Must be a member on VertcialBlu.com to enter. Entries can be
submitted as early as May 15th and as late as July 15th.We will be
judging on a variety of factors including (but not limited to): story,
characters, humor, cinematography and overall appeal
For a complete list of rules or to enter visit www.verticalblu.com

“Convenience” (The Movie)

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VerticalBlu's current film titled "Convenience" is based from the same-titled screenplay written by acclaimed author Cori Orlowski. Cori is the author of several novels and published stories for various publications.
Convenience is the story of a young man faced with choices. He still lives in the small town he grew up in, working the same job he held in highschool with the same friends at his side. Through his searching, dialogue and obstacles presented in his path, he soons learns to face the existance that has been chosen for him and make a choice of his own.

Convenience DVD's released on May 15th. Pre-Order yours today at http://www.verticalblu.com

“Life in Transit”

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VerticalBlu's New offering for 2008 & 2009 is called "Life in
Transit". LIT is a story about choices that we make in
situations that are presented to us. Do we choose to make
the hard decisions that require the most from us? Or do we
continue on our existance without taking the opportunity to
save someone.

Visit http://www.verticalblu.com for more information on Life in Transit
and how you can be involved.

[John Silverstone]

TUCSON RED OWNERS!!!!

Contact me if you want to rent your Red for a day or two, must have basic red Package: Red One, Lenses, Drives, Rails, and Standards. We are a professional media agency (www.brinkmedia.com) and we need to do some client video.

Please respond to john@brink.com with package and day price,

Thanks,

John Silverstone

[Genisis]

To Any of you PHX area red owners,

would any of you be interested in taking about an hour to help me out and give me a crash course on the red? I have a show im leaving for next week that is shooting on the red. I would greatly appreciate it if anyone could take an hour or so and give me a hands on demo on red project settings setup.

Best,
J.

[Gary Roberts]

TUCSON RED OWNERS!!!!

Contact me if you want to rent your Red for a day or two, must have basic red Package: Red One, Lenses, Drives, Rails, and Standards. We are a professional media agency (www.brinkmedia.com) and we need to do some client video.

Please respond to john@brink.com with package and day price,

Thanks,

John Silverstone

Don't know if there are any RED owners in Tucson, but we may purchase a Scarlet when it comes out. I know that's a few months away, at least. But maybe I'll be able to help you out then.

[Jorge Yair Leyva Robles]

Hi all
I have a Film company in Hermosillo Sonora Mexico
(www.latuerca.com) near of arizona

I have A red #741 package whith a 2060 oconnor, mattebox, nikon lens and HD monitor
I have all the crew, for a color grading I have a Scratch suite whith a high end componets like a Cinetal & Omnitek Grading tools

I do some Works in phoneix.

please if you are interest visit the web page.
and contac me.

cheers
Jorge Yair Leyva Robles
Jorch@latuerca.tv / jorch@wachafilms.com
La tuerca films
Wachafilms

[Jorge Yair Leyva Robles]

sorry the page is www.latuerca.tv

cheers

[John Silverstone]

I am crewing up for a feature length documentary movie about Day of The Dead, and the Al Souls Procession, and we are going to need to rent REDS in Tucson, preferably with lenses, and also, we need qualified assistants that can help with Follow Focus and etc,

If you have a red, and/or if you have experience with RED Cameras and would like to help, then:

Please respond to john@brink.com with your info, equipment list and skill-sets.

www.brinkfilm.com
www.brinkmedia.com

[Leo Reyes]

Good thread.