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> The stage is set!, Type 4 instructional video series in production!!
Jake Raby
post Dec 30 2007, 09:11 PM
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It's been a long time coming... About 8 years to be exact... Thats since we completed the Bug Me Video Type 4 Engine rebuild video. To date that video has assisted thousands of Type 4 engines to be built by novices...

Since then video and engine technology has grown by leaps and bounds and now its time to do another series of videos to assist today's TIV enthusiast with what we have learned and applied over the past decade..

Beth and I have been working for the past two years between other projects to prepare a portion of our basement for video production. During that time I have been slowly gathering software, cameras and other gear to do this job the best way possible.

Well, the time has come to make things happen and I figured I'd start a thread and share some pics of the basement studio with you guys. Some portions of the video will need to be shot at the shop, especially the machining and dyno sessions, but this studio will provide a very good, high quality area to create the majority of the video, edit it and even master and produce the finished product. It is the goal to complete all aspects of the production in house.

So, here are some shots of the studio... Keep up with the forums for releases of videos. We should have several videos completed during this Winter, available ASAP!!

My first goal is to release several small videos on the most popular topics like full flow oiling, installing a Mallory Unilite dizzy and then digitizing some video of some of the more highly contested dyno data to prove the results.....
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post Dec 30 2007, 10:50 PM
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Great setup. You really learned some lessons from the Bug Me Video. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)
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post Dec 30 2007, 11:23 PM
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Yeah... But that was so long ago!

It has been coming back to me slowly, just like last night when I remembered how we filtered the flood lights and all the little things like that...

The thing I don't like at all is the editing, but I am pretty good at it..

I am gonna need some graphic design assistance for sure :-)
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post Dec 31 2007, 12:04 AM
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If you need any help camera and lighting wise, give me a shout. With 15 years in the film biz, I might be able to give you a hand.
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post Dec 31 2007, 12:12 AM
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I might need some assistance.. The lighting is coming out very well since I rigged up the filters and changed the color of my shirt and pants... That made a HUGE difference!

All I still need is a good set of lapel mikes and its time to rock!
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post Dec 31 2007, 01:35 AM
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Sennheiser makes good wireless mike systems. You should also have a good overhead mike as well.

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I might need some assistance.. The lighting is coming out very well since I rigged up the filters and changed the color of my shirt and pants... That made a HUGE difference!

All I still need is a good set of lapel mikes and its time to rock!
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post Dec 31 2007, 11:37 AM
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I already have the O/H mike....

The design of my basement was perfect for the studio, now if I can only make sure my dogs don't bark outside the basement window I'll be fine!
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post Dec 31 2007, 11:51 AM
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If those lights are too hot and yellow, bounce them off the walls (reflected light is softer too, less shadows) mix with some flouescents, or get a filter for your camera lens too (easiest).
What's the theme?
I've always liked "engine surgeon". Roll in a tired lump on the stretcher, get some hospital props, a sexy assistant to hand you tools, scrub in, and go (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
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post Dec 31 2007, 12:05 PM
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Chris, you're taking the term 'engine porn' a little too seriously. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

I like it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
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post Dec 31 2007, 12:13 PM
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I like the refelected light as well, thats why I chose white for the acoustic panels.. I used a floursecent light filter over the halogens and that helped as well..

The first few videos won't have much of a theme, they are instructions only and need to get straight to the point. When I do the 3 volume assembly series I'll add in some plot and make things a bit more fun..
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post Dec 31 2007, 02:44 PM
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post Dec 31 2007, 02:57 PM
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Just remember the basic 3 point lighting. Key light, fill light, and back light.

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I like the refelected light as well, thats why I chose white for the acoustic panels.. I used a floursecent light filter over the halogens and that helped as well..

The first few videos won't have much of a theme, they are instructions only and need to get straight to the point. When I do the 3 volume assembly series I'll add in some plot and make things a bit more fun..
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post Dec 31 2007, 07:11 PM
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This is great. I'll be looking for these to come out, and will get them when they do. The fact that I have hearing about these is the main reason that I have never gotten the Bug Me dvds.

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post Dec 31 2007, 07:43 PM
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I won't be covering the things we featured in the Bug Me videos... So you'll need them as well.. Especially for the tear down procedure...
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post Dec 31 2007, 08:13 PM
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Clearly another fly-by-the-night half-assed simplistic setup.

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Looks great!
I'm sure the results will be DTM.
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post Dec 31 2007, 08:23 PM
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I just need to do something with the top of that work bench...

Stainless is my typical choice, but it's too bright for video...

Hmmmn..
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