[Ubuntu Chicago] e-ntroduction
Max Luebbe
max.luebbe at gmail.com
Sun Feb 4 06:03:22 GMT 2007
I'm not snubbing the offer, I was just trying to say, its something to
consider.
(I happen to be writing this email on a mac, you don't need to sell me
on how good they are for certain tasks : ] )
-Max
Patrick Green wrote:
> As much as I concede some of a point to you. I would also point out
> that Linux Format Magazine, a mag with the FSF seal on it uses Macs to
> set up their mags, as does Linux Journal. Now, authors lie Marcel
> Gagne' will write all his articles and books in OOo, but the editor
> and publisher use proprietary technologies to finish the product.
>
> I am not going to tell someone offering me a favor worth around 20k
> what to do when what prompted his interest was when I told him what
> the word Ubuntu means and how Shuttleworth has applied that in his
> life and his work.
>
> I do know for a fact his operation is all Mac. I also know his
> editing equipment is film and not digital...better quality on 70 mm. ;)
>
> On 2/3/07, * Max Luebbe* <max.luebbe at gmail.com
> <mailto:max.luebbe at gmail.com>> wrote:
>
> Just a thought.
> Aren't we working against our own intentions though if we have to farm
> out the production work to a windows machine running premiere or
> mac box
> running final cut?
>
> I'd be nice to make a documentary about linux using linux to edit and
> put the piece together, in the spirit of bug #1.
>
> Also. I used to work for a cable station. Let me know if you need help
> shooting or with post production, I'm pretty solid at both.
>
> -Max
>
>
> Patrick Green wrote:
> > Well, I showed him Revolution OS and he winced and said it was a
> good
> > student documentary. I've seen his work and have worked with him.
> > Not in film, but in theater. He and I and a guy in Woodstock
> are old
> > theater hacks. Basically, his gig is he will get a chance to
> showcase
> > some young talent and give them something to put on a resume and
> he'll
> > have his production name in the credits...so free pub. He helps
> alot
> > of young talent find work. He coaches for free, helps them with
> head
> > shots, and will help them get auditions for commercials and stage
> > productions. He's got a good heart.
> >
> > As far as the Chicago group. Yes, you guys are the foundation and
> > need to be featured. He usually does narrative voice overs, but I
> > suspect he would use one or two actors as hosts or users needing
> to be
> > guided in the way of Linux.
> >
> > I will be honest, I am relatively new to Ubuntu, though I've been
> > using Linux exclusively since 2002. (more to come on that later).
> > Where we could use help in this project. I think some of you
> could be
> > proof readers of the script and ensure it is reflecting the proper
> > spirit of Ubuntu and that it is accurate. He prefers to shoot
> on site
> > and he is used to paying for those sites, so we may have to get
> after
> > hours access to offices with cubicles and stuff like that. We
> would
> > also need people who are not camera shy.
> >
> > One thing he envisions is a green screen where a narrator...an
> > attractive woman is standing in the desktop much like a weather
> person
> > giving a desktop tour.
> >
> > Heck, if anyone here wants to meet with him and I over wings and
> beers
> > and feed him information, that would be cool.
> >
> > I had to leverage favors to get this done. He does this for me
> and I
> > get him some free assistance.
> >
> > Heck, we could start a new thread on brainstorming ideas and I could
> > pass it on to him. Professional production quality is important.
> > Soundtrack..even for a 15-20 minute piece is important to set the
> > tone. But really...we want it to be consumer oriented...something
> > that would make the non Linux user think...hmmm...I want that.
> > So...what would be important to include? What is important about
> > Ubuntu and what is important about Ubuntu Chicago?
> >
> > BTW, I am the new kid here, so anyone who wants to contact me to
> > ensure I am on the up and up and blah blah blah, feel free to
> write me
> > off the mail list and I will give you my contact info.
> >
> > Craig (the production guy) and I are involved in a stage play right
> > now and will be committed until early April so we could get into
> > earnest then. Basically it works this way.
> >
> > Draw script...film for a day or two or three. Edit..re edit...edit
> > again...re edit the re edit....kill small farm animals...edit. ;)
> >
> > Patrick
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On 2/2/07, * RJ Marsan* < rjmarsan at gmail.com
> <mailto:rjmarsan at gmail.com>
> > <mailto:rjmarsan at gmail.com <mailto:rjmarsan at gmail.com>>> wrote:
> >
> > woot. seriously thats awesome.
> >
> > On 2/2/07, *Rich Johnson* < nixternal at ubuntu.com
> <mailto:nixternal at ubuntu.com>
> > <mailto:nixternal at ubuntu.com <mailto:nixternal at ubuntu.com>>>
> wrote:
> >
> > On Friday 02 February 2007, Patrick Green wrote:
> > | Well, on a lark I called an old friend of mine.
> > |
> > | He lives in the same town I do and he owns a production
> > company. He
> > | writes, films, casts, and directs commercials and high
> end
> > promotional
> > | DVD's (for time shares, real estate for the rich and
> > famous.) A 15 minute
> > | promotional film is usually in the neighborhood of 15-30
> > grand. He is
> > | willing to do one for Ubuntu Chicago with his writing,
> > editing, and actors
> > | at no charge.
> > |
> > | I will be sitting down with him soon to give him some
> info
> > on what linux
> > | is, what open source is, and what makes Ubuntu special.
> > |
> > | What this would give us is a movie we could have streaming
> > on the wiki and
> > | even burn onto a DVD quality disk suited for you tv at
> home.
> >
> > OK, I caught my breath after reading this. This is
> amazing and
> > we (Ubuntu)
> > would be so greatfull for such an opportunity.
> >
> > I am available to help out as much as needed. I have no
> > problem using his own
> > actors, but would be interested to know if possible some of
> > the "real" Ubuntu
> > users (some of the Chicago members) had a cameo appearance?
> >
> > I can promise him that I will get his name out to about 8
> > million people with
> > 1 single post. Those are the 8 million users who read my
> blog,
> > the Fridge,
> > and other sites as well. Plus this will also target
> those who
> > aren't using
> > Ubuntu YET. This will get a Digg I am sure, and I can
> > guarantee a news spot
> > on Google as well. If you have more information about your
> > friend and if he
> > is interested, I would love to promote him and his work. I
> > would like to see
> > some of his previous work, which I am sure is good.
> >
> > Patrick, we (Ubuntu community) really appreciate your recent
> > activity,
> > interest, and knowledge. I am an Executive Marketing and
> > Business Management
> > major myself and enjoy this part of "work" more than any
> > other. It seems you
> > have the field experience that I am interested in and if
> ever
> > the chance came
> > about, I would love to pick your brain apart. Of course
> I will
> > format the
> > Windows partition up there if there is one :)
> >
> > Thanks again Patrick and if there is anything you need,
> please
> > do not hesitate
> > to email me or the group.
> >
> > --
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