Calling ALL C3 owners!

[Scott81]

Greetings everyone,

I made this post on 2 American run forums, but I don't want to leave you guys out, so please read on.  If this is of interest to you it would probably be best to send everything through Brutus...even though he doesn't know about this post yet, haha!

For those that don't know, I recently made a DVD of a Corvette show I went to and sent out several copies, the response was very good and everyone seemed to really like it.  From the people that responded to the survey it tells me that they would like more of this sort of thing.  I have 2GB of Corvette videos I've collected from around the internet, many of it C3's, the problem with those are they can't be converted and they are all different sizes and types.  So here's my plan.....

I would like to make an ALL C3 DVD.  This is a way for you to show off your car to the rest of the world.  Even with all the C3 owners on the various forums we still seem somewhat neglected when it comes to C3 specific items, I want to change that.  And my last one sounded so cool coming out of 8 speakers.

I am requesting that anyone with a C3 go out and shoot some good video, driving in the country, highway, whatever.  Doing burnouts, donuts, racing(at the track), doesn't matter, just be safe, don't hurt anyone, don't do anything illegal and don't get caught by the police.   I suggest finding a way to securely mount the camera, jiggly video doesn't work too well, especially if all you see is the tops of peoples heads or clouds.  If you want a decent but cheap mount check this place out;  http://www.conecam.com/mounts1.htm  Also, Vettedan is now making cheaper & better camera mounts for the Shark Bars.

The only thing I ask is that it be digital video, I have no way of getting other types into my computer.  You could send me miniDV tapes, DV files burned to CD(750mb limit) or DVD(1.4gb) and I can import that, I have no way to get VHS, VHS-C, or HI8 tapes copied and converted into digital...yet anyway.  Anyone that sends a miniDV tape I can either send it back or send you a blank back, if you want it returned.  Returning CD's or DVD's is probably not worth the trouble.

I haven't figured out yet how I will handle getting copies out, I'm not rich so I can't afford to just give away 100 copies and I lost money on the last one.  What I am thinking right now is to give a free copy to people who send in video, then everyone else can pay $10 or less depending on the final cost.  DVD's would come in a jewel case, have a nice graphic cover and a glossy label on the DVD.  If someone with photoshop skills wants to do the artwork for a free one please by all means let me know.  I plan on taking some time to do this one, make sure the editing is right and scene transitions work together along with any music/sound.  Everyone that contributes will get credit on the DVD.

Here's a link to a teaser I did, keep in mind I just hacked this one together for the web, the DVD was much nicer;  http://www.c3sharktank.com/theater/theater.html

Here's a shot of the actual DVD;  http://www.c3sharktank.com/stuff/DVD.jpg

One other request I have is for music, not everyone likes hard rock so if you have any cool tunes that might work well let me know or email them.

If you are interested I can be contacted here;  scott@c3sharktank.com

Thanks!

[Brutus]

Originally posted by Scott81
One other request I have is for music, not everyone likes hard rock so if you have any cool tunes that might work well let me know or email them.

Thanks!

I told ya before......ABBA and Anne Murray!:22

I have a copy of Scott's DVD here so if anyone wishes to see it then let me know. Bring beer.:b2

[Scott81]

Originally posted by Brutus

I told ya before......ABBA and Anne Murray!:22

Bring beer.:b2

That music will make it on one of my movies when monkeys fly out my butt.  Oh ya, I've seen Bob drink before, what he means is "Bring LOTS of beer" ;35

[69 DIRTY RAT]

Scott 81 I have tons of video footage I can send you.I am in the process of editing our yearly video.when it is finished which should be next month,I will send you a copy.I can probably send you a DVD or a DV tape(it will be PAL though) with spilt tracks,so you can use shots without music & choose your C3 shots .there will be great tracking shots & some big burnouts planned,also lots of static show shots.You will be completely amazed at the quality of our vettes.I work for a TV station so the shots are of good quality.I have even just secured great driving shots of Brutus's vette.This is a very rare phenominum.

[Brutus]

Originally posted by 69 DIRTY RAT
I have even just secured great driving shots of Brutus's vette.This is a very rare phenominum.

A very rare event indeed and to be treasured for all time.:22 I will be making more appearances this summer hopefully with just enough time for the odd modification in between tho.:b2

[Scott81]

69- make sure you get a copy of the DVD I sent Brutus then, It's no TV station production but not bad for my first.  I don't know how to pull video off of a DVD so if you have suggestions let me know.  I think I can use a PAL miniDV tape, we were able to watch one that Bob had a couple years ago but there was no sound but I have a much nicer computer and digital camera now.  I'm using a MAC G4 and iMovie+iDVD to do all this, I know I can burn DVD's in PAL just by changing the setting.  Looking forward to seeing the cool footage!

Getting Bob to provide pictures and video is sometimes like getting water from a rock, you've done well.  So far I haven't gotten much of a response to this idea, everyone seems to want it to get done but nobody has offered any video until now.  I've seen the pictures of some of your cars at shows and Bob is always sending me car mags and goodies so I know I'll have a good time whenever I finally get over.

[69 DIRTY RAT]

Scott when I finish I'll send you a PAL DV tape,I hope  it works.If I get a chance - at work when they are not to busy I might be able to transfer to a NTSC(yours) VHS so you can look at it on your TV. that means I'll send both?.Brutus only comes out of his cave once or twice a year,so I'll have to try to catch him to get a look at the DVD. Brutus if you're out there can you run me off a copy!!!! Please.

[Brutus]

Originally posted by 69 DIRTY RAT
 Brutus if you're out there can you run me off a copy!!!! Please.

Say pretty please with sugar on it...:22
Actually I haven't the facillities to copy a DVD, but I'm sure you could handle it in your line of work Andy. I've just finished night shift this morning and will be off for the next week so if you either want to drop round here or I can drop it off to your place you can take my copy and have your way with it. Be gentle tho.....Scott and his DVDs are very sensitive.:22

Bob

[69 DIRTY RAT]

I'd luv to come pick it up except that I'm leaving for the Gold coast this arvo.Driving a HALF BANK V8 (4 cyl) Camry.NO FUN!!!.I'll be back in a week ,I'll call you then!;30

[MJ355]

scott did u ever get around to making the c3 video

[Scott81]

No, never got enough response to do it.  I do have some VHS tapes on the way from Dan who makes the Shark Bar harness set up and will make a short one just to put on the web site.  I've run out of time to do it now as I plan on being out of the US for a while.  Wish I could have gotten more but it wasn't a big priority and one of the other "Corvette" forums got kind of snippy about it.