Live Streaming Event – Sunday, Oct. 3rd

On September 29, 2010 by vard

This Sunday we’re taking a crew down to Daniel Oz Studio’s in Philadelphia to stretch our creative bones and try some new ideas out.  While I’ve had the opportunity to work with Pan.a.ce.a a number of times covering live shows, we’ve never gotten together for the ‘real deal’ promo images.  So that’s goal number one for this weekend.  Rockin’ out a new series for the guys should be enough; but enough is too cliche…so we’ve set 2 other moderately lofty goals for the shoot as well:

  1. Shoot our first music video
  2. Live stream the event (and not embarrass ourselves in the process)

I’ve had a number of bands ask me about shooting music videos for them since January of this year…as I’ve never done this I’ve kindly declined more times than I’m starting to feel comfortable with.  Pan.a.ce.a, on the other hand, hasn’t ask, which is why I asked them.  ”We’ll get your new promo images guys, but give me a couple more hours of your time, and let’s shoot a music video and see what happens”…that was pretty much my pitch.  They agreed and here we are; trying something new, challenging and exciting.

So, with the video idea agreed to I threw the last curve – “let’s live-stream some of the process of shooting promo images and part of the video shoot.”  Let’s make it something people might want to take a peek at.  The guys were in and we started laying out how we might pull it off.  What follows is a brief timeline of what you can expect to see when you tune in on Sunday:

LIVE FEED SCHED:

12:30-1:00 – Band Radio with slide show of stills
1:00-1:45 – Live feed of promo images
1:45-2:30 – Band Radio
2:30-3:00 – Live with Pan.a.ce.a Q & A
3:00-4:00 – Band Radio
4:00-4:?? - Live feed of first two takes
4:??-?:?? - Band Radio

During the slots listed as ‘Band Radio’ you’ll be seeing slideshow images of the band submitted by friends and fans while listening to the entire Pan.a.ce.a discography.  This is were Pan.a.ce.a fans can get involved in this production.  While the guys have a pile of images to work with for these slide shows, the more the better.  If you have any shots of the band handy feel free to post them to the bands Facebook Fanpage.  We’ll take them from there and incorporate them into the feed.  It’s a great way to BE part of the day. The breaks from the live feed also give us a chance to make changes and do the boring stuff that goes on behind the scenes.  So, from 12:30-some time after 4pm on Sunday you’ll be able to tune in and watch the goings on.

We’ll be getting more info out over the next couple of days with the address of live feed – it’ll be a few places and we’ll make sure you can find them all.  Following us on Twitter is a good way to stay up on what’s going on during the shoot as well – the studio Twitter account is @StudioDPhoto and you can follow the band at @PanaceaRock.

That’s about it for tonight…thanks for reading and we hope as many of you as can will be tuned in on Sunday.

Rock On!

Maine Sept ’10 – Day 1 – Playing With a Point-n-Shoot

On September 18, 2010 by vard

We’re spending the next week on the road going from Maine to Virginia and back to PA.  We have the short ones along as this is all about family; and being road warriors!  As is the gig, I have an assortment of photo gear with me as well.  New for this trip is a Panasonic GF1 point-n-shoot camera on loan from Barry & Cathy Beck.  I didn’t know what to expect when I picked it up, but now I really don’t want to put it down.  It pretty much has everything I need for making fun images, minus an eye-piece; but I am starting to get used to shooting with camera at arms length.  Full manual everything and menu’s that feel pretty intuitive; enough to make run & gun shooting nearly possible.  I dig it!

We made the trip with plenty of time to rest up before today’s birthday party for my niece, her dad and his twin bro.  The kids burned off any leftover energy and we all enjoyed a stunningly perfect day here in Maine.  And we made it to George’s Pond just in time for a gnarly sunset on the lake.

Have a rad one!

Update From Late…

On September 8, 2010 by vard

Wow! It’s been nearly a month since I posted anything…tis the busy season for sure.  That, and the whole house thing.  Almost in…still a few things left to do there…but that’s another blog.  For now, here’s a quick update on some recent shoots.  Yes, there’s tons I’m not posting…as fast  as I can I’ll get it done.  Have a rad one!

Rock On!