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11/19/2009 06:15:17 AM · #51 |
Originally posted by rider:
i don't know if anyone goes to a church with a big hall? perhaps? |
And can I be there when you ask the church pastor if 20 guys can use the hall to take pictures of a scantilly clad model? |
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11/19/2009 07:06:44 AM · #52 |
Originally posted by rider:
i don't know if anyone goes to a church with a big hall? perhaps? |
Originally posted by photodude:
And can I be there when you ask the church pastor if 20 guys can use the hall to take pictures of a scantilly clad model? |
Yeah......especially when he finds out YOU'RE the scantily clad model!!!
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11/19/2009 08:25:05 AM · #53 |
Originally posted by OdysseyF22:
I've inquired into two venues in Scranton, but I don't expect to get far. Our informal nature and lack of liability coverage will probably make them reject us. (I looked at my alma mater in Binghamton and they specifically indicated this was a problem, at least for them. So much for "alumni services...") But I have some more feelers out, so hopefully something comes up.
We haven't officially elected Scranton as the location, either - I just figured that it was a good place to start checking around, and it is fairly central to most of us.
A couple of people have mentioned NYC. That looks like it would require a longer drive for most of us, and I wouldn't know the first thing about finding a venue there. But of someone has an amazing contact and can get us a place, at least let us know so we can consider it. |
If you want to do this in the NYC metro area  nikolai1024 is your resource. |
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11/19/2009 02:34:12 PM · #54 |
Originally posted by photodude:
Originally posted by OdysseyF22:
I've inquired into two venues in Scranton, but I don't expect to get far. Our informal nature and lack of liability coverage will probably make them reject us. (I looked at my alma mater in Binghamton and they specifically indicated this was a problem, at least for them. So much for "alumni services...") But I have some more feelers out, so hopefully something comes up.
We haven't officially elected Scranton as the location, either - I just figured that it was a good place to start checking around, and it is fairly central to most of us.
A couple of people have mentioned NYC. That looks like it would require a longer drive for most of us, and I wouldn't know the first thing about finding a venue there. But of someone has an amazing contact and can get us a place, at least let us know so we can consider it. |
If you want to do this in the NYC metro area nikolai1024 is your resource. |
Always up for a GTG or shooting of any kind. I got some gear and willing to add it in the pool for shooting. I got 2 sb600 1 sb800 2 umbrellas and 2 stands.
Nick |
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11/19/2009 02:53:26 PM · #55 |
I was literally going less than 1 mph. And yes, there's a backup camera, which only works if you're looking at it, as it turns out!
It'll be fixed on Tuesday.
Originally posted by Stiger:
Originally posted by OdysseyF22:
$750 in damage? How fast were you backing? |
And don't you have a back-up camera on that thing? :) |
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11/19/2009 04:37:05 PM · #56 |
Originally posted by alanfreed:
I was literally going less than 1 mph. And yes, there's a backup camera, which only works if you're looking at it, as it turns out!
It'll be fixed on Tuesday.
Originally posted by Stiger:
Originally posted by OdysseyF22:
$750 in damage? How fast were you backing? |
And don't you have a back-up camera on that thing? :) |
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You can take a black marker and turn the GPS sticker into OOPS |
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11/19/2009 04:42:35 PM · #57 |
Originally posted by photodude:
You can take a black marker and turn the GPS sticker into OOPS |
Or I could just get a really big sticker and cover up the whole mess... |
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11/19/2009 04:47:37 PM · #58 |
So how do folks feel about having this in Scranton, PA? It's within the seemingly central zone for most folks and we have an offer for a space there. And to be honest, since I live there it's easier for me to pull things together, including some likely models.
Marywood University is willing to let us use their spaces for some pretty good rates, considering how many of us are interested in coming:
Originally posted by Marwood University Events Coordinator:
Swartz Center Conf. A or B (Large Open Spaces) Full Day $350 1/2 day $200 (these are mid size rooms can accomodate up to 100 people)
Swartz Center Conf. C, D, or E (Small Conf Rooms) Full Day $150 1/2 day $100 |
I figure that with photogs, models, and any extra helpers, we'll still probably come in under 30 people. Up to 4 hours is a half-day, anything over 4 is a full day. I'm not sure if 4 hours will be enough, I was thinking maybe more like 6, and then we could all go to dinner or something.
A full day in their smaller conference rooms would be cheap; a full day in their larger rooms not so cheap, but more room to work. However we are talking about a conference room, which isn't the most stunning setting ever - it will be entirely up to us to bring props/BGs that make it look cool.
I also inquired about using the Scranton Cultural Center - Specifically the Raymond Hood Room, which has a really rockin' 30's bar look. I've seen parts of the building and even their lobby would be cool to shoot in. But I haven't heard back yet.
Personally, I'd like to keep Marywood in mind as a backup and see if the Cultural Center (or someplace else) become available to us. But I'd like your input as well, since you're the ones who would be coming. So...does Scranton sound good? Do we like the idea of using the Marywood space? Should we continue looking but keep this in mind as a backup? Do we have suggestions for a date (which we'll need to secure a space)?
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11/19/2009 04:48:10 PM · #59 |
Originally posted by alanfreed:
Originally posted by photodude:
You can take a black marker and turn the GPS sticker into OOPS |
Or I could just get a really big sticker and cover up the whole mess... |
A $3.79 Duct Tape would have worked just fine - it would have naturally matched the paint job pretty well as well :) |
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11/19/2009 05:13:40 PM · #60 |
| i'm thinking out loud so to speak so bear with me--- we have 14 shooters so far, lets say we get 2 more,thats 16 divided by 4 is 4 if we had 4 setups of 4 shooters we could work around so to speak and that would give 1.5 hours at each set for a total of 6 hrsthat would be 25minutes per shooter per setup given we would have enough props and lights for 4. would a small room do for this? does this sound like a general idea? i just got another flash too so i now have 2 lights stands and umbrella's |
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11/19/2009 05:39:14 PM · #61 |
| I have a large amount of gear...4 stands, a boom, 3 strobes, triggers, reflector stands, backdrop stands, softboxes, beauty dishes, 2 sb600s, umbrellas, all are fair game for anyone (if its in a vicinity where I can make it) |
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11/19/2009 06:56:19 PM · #62 |
As long as we're taking inventory: I have two light stands, two SB-600's, 2 white shoot through umbrellas, a couple reflective umbrellas, a couple of reflectors, a wide backdrop stand, greenscreen, black, and white muslin backdrops, and a model mayhem account.
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11/19/2009 07:07:29 PM · #63 |
Sounds like a larger space is definitely going to be easier to use, then. Let's plan for that.
I've got a BG stand, 4 lightstands, a set of Canon Speedlites (3x), and several umbrellas, softboxes, and modifiers.
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11/19/2009 07:42:41 PM · #64 |
| This is getting bigger than I expected. I hope it's OK that I just want to come to learn and soak it all in. I have never done anything like this before. I'm fine with the travel and the cost but I don't really have much in the way of equipment. |
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11/19/2009 08:07:57 PM · #65 |
Originally posted by BackpackR:
This is getting bigger than I expected. I hope it's OK that I just want to come to learn and soak it all in. I have never done anything like this before. I'm fine with the travel and the cost but I don't really have much in the way of equipment. |
No worries, bring what you have and it'll be fun. It sounds impressive, a dozen photographers with a room full of gear. But we're all going to be standing around looking at it for the first fifteen minutes, muttering, "Now what does this do again?" ;-)
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11/19/2009 08:12:31 PM · #66 |
Originally posted by rider:
i'm thinking out loud so to speak so bear with me--- we have 14 shooters so far, lets say we get 2 more,thats 16 divided by 4 is 4 if we had 4 setups of 4 shooters we could work around so to speak and that would give 1.5 hours at each set for a total of 6 hrsthat would be 25minutes per shooter per setup given we would have enough props and lights for 4. would a small room do for this? does this sound like a general idea? i just got another flash too so i now have 2 lights stands and umbrella's |
This is sort of how I was thinking, too - a rotation between setups/models in small groups at about that rate of time.
Although I think we should all come together at some point too, so we all have a chance to interact and learn from each other, beyond just our group.
Actually, it might help if we all give ourselves a rating - are we flash novices/intermediate/advanced/expert? That way when it comes time to form groups, we can try to divide the experience pool evenly, and avoid having all the aces in one group and all the beginners in another.
And certainly if anyone has a lighting specialty that they want to share, that'd be great.
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11/19/2009 08:18:27 PM · #67 |
| Put me down as interested. The Scranton area would be fine with me. And put me down in the novice category. I've done very, very few photos of people, but it's something I'd like to learn. |
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11/19/2009 08:22:56 PM · #68 |
Originally posted by OdysseyF22:
Originally posted by rider:
i'm thinking out loud so to speak so bear with me--- we have 14 shooters so far, lets say we get 2 more,thats 16 divided by 4 is 4 if we had 4 setups of 4 shooters we could work around so to speak and that would give 1.5 hours at each set for a total of 6 hrsthat would be 25minutes per shooter per setup given we would have enough props and lights for 4. would a small room do for this? does this sound like a general idea? i just got another flash too so i now have 2 lights stands and umbrella's |
This is sort of how I was thinking, too - a rotation between setups/models in small groups at about that rate of time.
Although I think we should all come together at some point too, so we all have a chance to interact and learn from each other, beyond just our group.
Actually, it might help if we all give ourselves a rating - are we flash novices/intermediate/advanced/expert? That way when it comes time to form groups, we can try to divide the experience pool evenly, and avoid having all the aces in one group and all the beginners in another.
And certainly if anyone has a lighting specialty that they want to share, that'd be great. |
yea i was thinking out of the group we would have at least 4 with a little more experience that could mabe lead the group a little. i get the flash a bit but am no expert with it! i think it would be good if we had a couple laptops to so we could all look and coment on each others work? |
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11/19/2009 08:24:35 PM · #69 |
Originally posted by rider:
Originally posted by OdysseyF22:
Originally posted by rider:
i'm thinking out loud so to speak so bear with me--- we have 14 shooters so far, lets say we get 2 more,thats 16 divided by 4 is 4 if we had 4 setups of 4 shooters we could work around so to speak and that would give 1.5 hours at each set for a total of 6 hrsthat would be 25minutes per shooter per setup given we would have enough props and lights for 4. would a small room do for this? does this sound like a general idea? i just got another flash too so i now have 2 lights stands and umbrella's |
This is sort of how I was thinking, too - a rotation between setups/models in small groups at about that rate of time.
Although I think we should all come together at some point too, so we all have a chance to interact and learn from each other, beyond just our group.
Actually, it might help if we all give ourselves a rating - are we flash novices/intermediate/advanced/expert? That way when it comes time to form groups, we can try to divide the experience pool evenly, and avoid having all the aces in one group and all the beginners in another.
And certainly if anyone has a lighting specialty that they want to share, that'd be great. |
yea i was thinking out of the group we would have at least 4 with a little more experience that could mabe lead the group a little. i get the flash a bit but am no expert with it! i think it would be good if we had a couple laptops to so we could all look and coment on each others work? |
Absolutely. Laptops would be great for reviewing, maybe even shooting tethered (never done that before, but I know it's possible).
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11/19/2009 08:26:32 PM · #70 |
Originally posted by BackpackR:
This is getting bigger than I expected. I hope it's OK that I just want to come to learn and soak it all in. I have never done anything like this before. I'm fine with the travel and the cost but I don't really have much in the way of equipment. |
don't worry it all sounds big but there will be a lot of laughter i can tell already!!!!!!lol |
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11/19/2009 09:23:33 PM · #71 |
I have a laptop I can bring.....
Put me down as a novice portrait shooter as well.
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11/19/2009 09:32:25 PM · #72 |
Does it make that much sense for a whole bunch of people to be bringing a whole lot of lighting and backdrops? I'm just thinking about what a difficult thing this could become in terms of coordinating various frequencies that the wireless triggers are set on... not to mention the potential for tripping over light stands and damaging someone's stuff.
I would think it would make more sense to have just a couple sets of lights/backdrops so that people aren't spread out all over the place with tons of stuff. Ya know? |
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11/19/2009 10:07:39 PM · #73 |
This sounds like its going to be whole lot of fun..and learning experience for novice (+1) strobist like myself.
Don't know if its possible with the place we finalize, but is 6 hours enough, or we need more time?
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11/20/2009 04:28:54 AM · #74 |
Originally posted by alanfreed:
Does it make that much sense for a whole bunch of people to be bringing a whole lot of lighting and backdrops? I'm just thinking about what a difficult thing this could become in terms of coordinating various frequencies that the wireless triggers are set on... not to mention the potential for tripping over light stands and damaging someone's stuff.
I would think it would make more sense to have just a couple sets of lights/backdrops so that people aren't spread out all over the place with tons of stuff. Ya know? |
care to elaborate on your thoughts? |
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11/20/2009 06:27:39 AM · #75 |
Originally posted by alanfreed:
Does it make that much sense for a whole bunch of people to be bringing a whole lot of lighting and backdrops? I'm just thinking about what a difficult thing this could become in terms of coordinating various frequencies that the wireless triggers are set on... not to mention the potential for tripping over light stands and damaging someone's stuff.
I would think it would make more sense to have just a couple sets of lights/backdrops so that people aren't spread out all over the place with tons of stuff. Ya know? |
I see what you're getting at, but my philosophy has always been to bring whatever you might need, and then if you don't use it, at least it was there if you had needed it. Because we all have such diverse gear, I think that sort of holds true here as well - we start getting creative, we could end up with 15 strobes for a single image. And anything we don't use, we can set aside out of the way.
What we do need to make sure of is that everybody has their name on their stuff, just so there isn't any confusion when it's time to pack up.
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