i think we do have the resources. it's all about putting them together. and finding someone to run the day-to-day to make sure that they come together. even then you are not guaranteed a good result. like i said before i am willing to get behind this. i'd like to see a show of hands of those who:
1) have a digital camcorder. while the analog variety are ok for home movies, if we are going to make this into a professional looking product, then digital is the way to go. more than one camera taping would mean less moving around than if we only had a single camera.
2) have space where we could shoot. it doesn't have to be a professional garage, but something other than what's attached to most houses is what i am looking for. if it's a seperate structure from the house, that would be ideal. an air compressor for air tools would be a plus. a welder would be a double plus, although if someone has a welder and doesn't have the space to shoot, and wouldn't mind us moving the welder for shooting purposes... rollaway cabinets for tools look really cool, as well. of course, there must be enough room in the structure to move about freely with the camera, lights and sound equipment.
3) have any experience shooting with a tripod. yeah, i know your hands are steady, but a tripod is the way to go. pans and such end up tons smoother. it would also be cool to be able to run seperate sound from the camcorder, as we can use those tracks to fade in music, etc.
4) have any experience with scripts, storyboards or any of the behind the scenes planning that is necessary in order to make a smooth running show.
5) have any experience setting up scenes. interior decorators would be of good use here, in order to tell us that the purple clock doesn't mesh well with the green wall - and stuff like that.
6) would like to volunteer their vehicle for shooting. there won't be any compensation for this, other than the people who show up to work on the car (free labor!). you have to provide the scenario, as in what you want to do to your car, and it should mesh with current projects that most of us either have done or are planning on doing (no twin turbos on your 305, please
). you have to provide the parts that will be installed on your car. i am sure we can come up with enough tools to get the job done.
7) have experience editting. this will be crucial to the quality of the final product. if we have to hire a professional editor, that might be a consideration down the road. while we may be able to put together enough footage, unless someone has the wherewithall to put it all together in the end... you know what i mean?
if i have left anything out, please chime in now. i think this project has potential. of course, it's important to keep in mind that the final product may not go anywhere but on this website, and no one will likely become a star overnight or get paid for their efforts with this. i'd like to see it be shown somewhere - like being broadcast on cable would be awesome. if you decide to volunteer, then know that the only reward for the time you put into this will be the finished product - the video.
also know that i am just throwing ideas out. if someone wants to take the reigns and run with this, know that you will have my support.