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June 18th, 2008
So a slow day yesterday resulted in me beginning the long, strenuous, fun, complicated, sort of expensive process of the next KRAP 69 production. I don't want to give away too many details or get anyone too excited just yet; because it is in the "primordial soup" stages of pre-production so NOTHING is set in stone... not even the actual production of it... how ridiculous right?
fact, I pretty much have the first few minutes of the show plotted out. I should write it down before I forget! I'm also considering the different "technical" aspects of the shoot. Mainly, whether or not to shoot it in HD. I'm pretty sure we will, but there are a few things to work out before it's an official yes. I'll definitely post more as it develops. And you never know when we might talk about it on Who Asked You? so definitely tune into that each week... that wasn't a plug... I swear!... who am I kidding of course it was!
know. The logo as you know is already designed. And I'll certainly be keeping the colors and the basic layout. It's just getting a face-lift. And it's FINALLY going to be 3D. I'll post an EXCLUSIVE preview image of it in the coming days.
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May 3rd, 2008
If you're a regular visitor to my site you may be a little surprised right now. I've once again made over my site. Last time it got a "face-lift" was back in September. Although it was much deserved, I was never a hundred percent happy with the look. But this one is a keeper I think!
energy to redesign everything. Plus this layout seems to work just fine and all those used to where everything is on my site won't be lost. The design is more contemporary and uses a new refreshed version of my "C" icon. This logo will be prominent in our future projects as the official logo of "Chase Shumway Productions", formally known as "No Budget Films". I'm trying to steer our image from that even though we still don't have any money. I've been neglecting my site lately for two reasons. One, I've been really busy with Who Asked You?. Trying to get it launched and on stable ground. And two, other than Who Asked You?, I just haven't had much to talk about. Yeah, my life is exciting like that. Honestly the traffic to this site has gone down over time since we finished 69 In The Morning. That's actually when the number of visitors here spikes. When I'm updating constantly with our progress on some production. Well don't worry, I intend to do that again... as soon as we have another production in progress. And when that time comes, I'll be clearing the cobwebs from my flickr gallery too. It also has seen literally zero activity since last June. Again, just really haven't had anything worth while to post there. I'd rather put up interesting images from "the set" or something funny. Because lets face it, unless I was famous nobody would want to see my cell phone pictures of me and the guys eating at some restaurant or some other meaningless image. People on the web seem to enjoy those kind of pics more when it's some well known TV host, actor or singer doing it on their site. since I don't fall into the "well known" category......... yet, I won't do that right now. Besides, fans of the KRAP 69s seem to enjoy our behind the scenes pictures and stories more than our personal photos. So that's what will most likely fill the flickr in the future.
we're pretty much decided there will be a third KRAP 69... yes... you heard it here first. We will be doing a third installment. No definite times or dates right now... I haven't even started writing it. But I hope to very soon. This one MAY be done in High Definition. We're not totally sure yet. Still working out the details on that. I want to run some test shoots with the HD camera we'll be using first before I commit to shooting KRAP with it. So stay tuned here! I'll update the site at least once a week! I promise... maybe more if I have time! There is an RSS feed available for the site so you won't miss an update. Let me know if you have problems with subscribing to it. Until the next time check me out on Who Asked You?, Mondays at 3pm/PST. Chase |
July 16th, 2008
If you've visited the Who Asked You? site in the last couple weeks... or listened to the show for that matter, you know that Keith is leaving. He'll still be in touch with us and said he'd like to work behind the scenes and/or contribute stories when he can. I'm planning to leave his E-Mail address active for the time being until the new co-host is established and has a couple shows under his belt.
the official co-host when the show returns July 28th. We've got a photo shoot with him this coming Sunday and we will be posting those images in the Random Stuff section when the show goes up on the 28th.
regarding sound quality since the show launched and because it costs money to change these things it hasn't been changed yet... so I'm working on it and hope to have our new sound ready to go by our July 28th return. Hope to see you then!
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August 27th, 2008
Last Sunday after we finished taping Who Asked You? the guys and I sat down for a much needed powwow regarding our next attempt at KRAP 69 News. I say attempt because even though we want to do it and say we will... it's still a touch in the gray area. Ideally I'd like to have it done by next April to perhaps showcase at NAB 2009 through that video showcase deal they're doing. I think they're doing it this coming show.
many news stories will be in each block. How many commercials will be in each break. What order they will run in and a rough estimate of how long they will be. We don't quite have all the news stories nailed down. But we know what our commercials will be. They will be ALL-NEW sponsors!!! No sequel commercials from either of the previous shows with one slight exception. And that exception is "JB's Taco Shop". Which I'm not really sure counts because it really wasn't a commercial last time. Just a title card. Anywho, Mike wants to animate it with clay figures and stop-motion. Hopefully he can pull it off.
the face-lifted logo. It's the same basic design but with some aesthetic upgrades.
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October 2nd, 2008
So I've got to mention that Who Asked You?, my weekly podcast I host with my friends has been picked up by errorfm.com! How cool is that. I encourage you to check them out. They've got DJ's from all over the world, all kinds of cool shows, indie music in about every genre and 2 channels to choose from. I'm sure they may offer more in the future. Tell them Who Asked You? sent you.
them it's the best show you've ever heard!
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October 24th, 2008
So I just wrapped up a "quicky" graphics project for my ol' station KTOO-TV. They're producing more debates this year. And thanks to the wonderful state of the economy they didn't have a big budget and decided to "update" the graphics they used back in 2006 when Sarah Palin was running for the gov. The second animation is just a random station ID I came up with one day to pitch a graphics make over for their C-Span type service called Gavel to Gavel. It was never used. There's no sound on either of these so don't panic when you don't hear any. |
January 21st, 2009
I know, I know.... when I redesigned the site I said I'd update it a lot more... and it's been a few months since the last update, I'm sorry!!! But I hope this makes up for at least a minuscule part of it. Head over to the 69 Tonight section for a teaser image to get your 69 juices flowing. Contrary to popular belief we ARE still working on it, slowly but surely we are creeping toward production.
the next KRAP. The image in the 69 Tonight section as well as in the Flickr.com Gallery is of the rundown. It's quite scribbley, gives you an idea of how our random minds work when coming up with ideas. You will notice however that the actual ideas are blurred. We don't want to give the show away before we even get started on it do we? Did Sam Raimi show you the Spider-Man 3 script before shooting? Hmmm... maybe that's a baaaaad example. In any case, enjoy the image. I'm going to clean it up as I put it into a Word doc and start writing the actual script. I'll definitely post some snippets of that as it progresses so check back soon!
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April 18th, 2009
Boy oh boy, what a crazy couple of months it's been since my last little posting here... Actually it hasn't been, I was being sarcastic. That's mostly why I haven't tapped my fingers to the keyboard here; nothing to talk about really.
10 episode run. Not sure when shooting will start. KRAP-3 of course is in the works. But it's a long ways off as I've said before. Who Asked You? is also going strong. I encourage anyone who sits at their computer during the week bored to tune in and let us rant and rave in the background while you do whatever you do.
one. I may take lots-o-pictures and post them in the Who Asked You? Forums since I have a new phone with a better camera. But it depends on how distracted I get by all the toys there.
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April 22nd, 2009
So my aching feet and I are back from the 800,000 square feet of technology and innovation that is NAB 2009. What a cool, but scaled down show it was this year. The exhibitor's were all the same as last year, but it seemed as though they were showing a little less this year. Only the new stuff and less of the current models.
really have anyone to talk shop with. So why not in my own freakin' forums right?!?!?!
This is, in my opinion the most innovative camera this year for a couple of reasons. First it brings you solid state recording IN HD for under $4,000 using Panasonic's new AVC-Cam format, which is based on the H.264 codec. The $3,400 street price is really hard to beat. Not sure if it's funny, or a bad sign that when I asked the Panasonic guy about the "Dynamic Range Stretch" feature it took him and another Panasonic official five minutes to remember how to activate it. The controls on it are customizable though. It has professional features like gamma settings, histogram/vector scopes, color bar generator and a nice built in wide angle lens! Needless to say this will probably be my next camera!
an Avid fan, too expensive.
and Fujinon. They've both got some amazing auto focus and focus tracking technologies on many of their ENG and studio lenses. Auto focus on professional lenses, never thought I'd see that day. This ain't your Uncle Bob's Hi8 auto focus that's for sure!
they've equally disappointed me with the introduction of their "solid state" camera the GY-HM700UXT, which records .mov files that are pretty much only compatible with Final Cut Pro. Sure P2 and Sony's SxS are also solid state cameras that record in one format, the before mentioned Panasonic HCM150 is too, but at least their formats can go across several non-linears. If I have my facts correct from the show. The .mov files this camera records are packaged on the memory cards in such a way that they are for direct import to Final Cut, nothing else. And to add insult to wallet injury the camera is over $7,000! Come on JVC!!! Mad
cameras are soooooo over priced. Their mid range XDCams aren't so bad, but their little prosumer HDV and SxS cameras are priced like Abercrombie and Fitch clothing. You're paying more for the name than anything.
$2,000 competition. Bravo to Libec! You're a serious contender for my next tripod purchase. My current tripod, a 20 year-old Bogen made FOR Betacams of the same age and made FROM space shuttle titanium is getting a little bulky these days.
anyone there to talk to about their stabilizers. I got to try one on last year! Gotta say though, I think the Varizoom Aviator was more comfortable to wear and easier to use. Not to mention at the time cheaper, but not anymore. Varizoom has raised their prices drastically. When I tried out the Aviator it was about $2,300... now it's almost $5,000!!!! Puker Varizoom is becoming the Sony of camera stabilizers.
couldn't find their booth!!! Mad So I can't talk about the DeckLink HD Xtreme that I oh-so want! Crying or Very sad
erg to hunt for the demo area where you can ask questions and watch demonstrations. I sat for a moment hoping to see a presentation on the jumbo screen for CS4, but at the time I arrived it was a fellow from MLB.com touting Adobe's integration of Flash video and streaming content into their site. Zzzzz.... not for me.
but a perspective from a regular fellow who uses this type of stuff for regular ol' fun projects!
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June 5th, 2009
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viewed above. I've mentioned it here before... and I think we've mentioned it Who Asked You? once or twice. But for folks who don't remember, we've been writing a 10-episode web series called Friends Like These, that we hope to start shooting soon. It's about a guy on house arrest whose friends are annoying and have zero consideration for his feelings and/or privacy. Each show will average around five minutes or less.
one season and see how it goes. If the response is good we'll definitely go for another.
the next KRAP 69 News?!?!?" Well it's still on the agenda, but we wanted to try a single camera sitcom for a bit. The fake news broadcast is fun and all. But we wanna try something different before we get back into that.
what I want that site to be yet (blog, social network, etc.) but we've got our friend Wendy the Web Girl ready to go on it and will be starting soon now that the logo is done.
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June 12th, 2009
So here we are... we finally made it. June 12th... the analog cut-off day for all full power broadcast TV stations and a hand full of low power stations. It's a big deal, but I think it'll for the most part pass by uneventfully today. Think about it, since broadcasting's inception back in the 20's (obviously starting with radio) our airwaves have been filled with uninterrupted analog frequencies. Those frequencies have brought us countless forms of entertainment and the news of the day. It was THE WAY to receive television in your home until cable came along in the 70's.
universal symbol for television. They've become a punch line in many-a-joke. They're seen in countless images and other visual displays of television broadcasting, even in the current ads seen on TV telling you to buy a converter box if you still rely on them. We tweaked them, adjusted them, bent them, even wrapped them in tin foil in that never- ending quest to receive a snow-free, ghost-less image.
standard that will replace analog after today. I've got a standard set of rabbit ears hooked up to my LCD HDTV in my bedroom and for the most part the reception is astounding! Some people may not be able to use rabbit ears because of their location, or nearby interference, but for those of us who can, it remains the last reminder of an era.
DVCPRO was just beginning to replace it, and was state-of-the-art. And it took all the horsepower your computer could muster to edit DV footage. Today you're considered out of date and behind the times if you're still using Betacam SP or editing in the DV codec.
as our generations switch from black and white to color. What an incredible time to be alive and in the industry. I think a lot of this move to digital everything is being overshadowed by the government's sloppy handling of the whole event. And although there are some (an estimated one-million households) who will wake up tomorrow without television, something that has been around and free to receive for over 50 years, I can't help but think about all the great things we're getting with digital TV. Obviously a crystal clear picture and digital surround sound, but also all the multicast channels. Sure, they're not much to look at, err... rather watch right now. But that's changing all the time and I would hope, will only get better. So for those who had to buy a digital converter box think of it this way... for that roughly $40 you're getting in many cases two or three additional channels for each channel you received before the switchover. Here in Las Vegas our local stations offer multicast signals ranging from a 24/7 local weather channel to latino- themed news and music networks to a PBS version of HGTV called "Create".
those now empty analog frequencies and sell them to cellular phone companies, broadband providers and other companies using wireless technologies. So imaging that... cell phones that operate on higher, more powerful frequencies that our broadcasters once used. Time will only tell what Verizon, AT&T and others will do with that.
areas and whatever else folks might have issues with, there's a lot of good things that I think can come from all this.
mean by that is that for well over 50 years we've been bombarded with analog frequencies. And although there probably is no evidence to say they're harmful, I'll be interested to see if there's a change in our overall health during the next 10 to 20 years. Maybe those analog signals have had some undiscovered effect on us. Maybe cancer rates might drop, maybe people will get fewer headaches. Or maybe we'll all be able to think more clearly. Who knows? I hope someone is planning to do a study on this. Then again, what will all these new digital signals do to us? -cough- zombies! I guess we'll see.
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