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RE: Is filming hunts becoming "Old Hat"?
ORIGINAL: Germ For the record I have never spooned another hunter, LOL Here's a question has taking video ever cost anyone a shot? Seriously, it never cost us a deer. We weren't real hard core about getting video. But it did force us to quit hunting earlier then normal-- lack of good light. We viewed it as an end of season -- fill a few tags -- have fun w/ a friend thing. |
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ORIGINAL: magicman54494 We viewed it as an end of season -- fill a few tags -- have fun w/ a friend thing. But we NEVER Giggled!!;) Dan |
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I was going to ask withwhom was he giggling but nevermind it could be ugly.
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RE: Is filming hunts becoming "Old Hat"?
ORIGINAL: MeanV2 ORIGINAL: magicman54494 We viewed it as an end of season -- fill a few tags -- have fun w/ a friend thing. But we NEVER Giggled!!;) Dan |
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I have been offered positions by two different production companies (both nationally televised) to video with them (not going to post who on the open forum)... Honestly, I have no interest in doing so at all.....[/align][/align]Actually, a good buddy I used to have andI are no longer friends because I wouldn't join one of the production companies with him. He did end up signing with and partnering up with one of their original members though.... So he did achieve his "dream" I guess. To bad a friend was lost over something so petty.[/align][/align][/align]As for "old hat", I don't know.... But the talent pool seems awfully thin when I watch many of the shows on TV.However, I do like to watchquite a few oftheshows and videos for sure, but it is 100% not for me. [/align]
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Do you think the people getting into this now are on the downhill side of this phenomenon? Or....is now THE best time to dive in? |
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ORIGINAL: buckeye I have been offered positions by two different production companies (both nationally televised) to video with them (not going to post who on the open forum)... Honestly, I have no interest in doing so at all..... [/align] [/align]Actually, a good buddy I used to have andI are no longer friends because I wouldn't join one of the production companies with him. He did end up signing with and partnering up with one of their original members though.... So he did achieve his "dream" I guess. To bad a friend was lost over something so petty. [/align] [/align] [/align]As for "old hat", I don't know.... But the talent pool seems awfully thin when I watch many of the shows on TV.However, I do like to watchquite a few oftheshows and videos for sure, but it is 100% not for me. [/align] Buckeye I feel the same way, it's not for me. The encounter is between meand the deer, and that is way it should be IMO. |
RE: Is filming hunts becoming "Old Hat"?
There are a lot of good points in this thread. I personally watch very little hunting shows on TV because I really don't have a huge interest in Texas whitetails or African wilderbeasts. The last hunting video I bought was "The Truth" turkey hunting video by Primos, hoping the video would show me how to use thier calls and become a better turkey hunter (what a disappointment).
I have, however, found a new and exciting interest in filming my family and friends in hunts (as well as videoing other events). I've been studying filming techniques from lighting & sound to shot setups, and hope to upgrade my camera when money allows. I am even going as far as purchasing editing software to create DVD's for enjoyment. I am going at this with story telling in mind, not just getting the kill on film. If it works out to be a part time job,and a few "sponsors" like my work, then maybe I'll make a little extra cash on the side. For now, I'm keeping my day job:D |
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ORIGINAL: Germ Here's a question has taking video ever cost anyone a shot? |
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ORIGINAL: RobinAim Low ORIGINAL: Germ Here's a question has taking video ever cost anyone a shot? |
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ORIGINAL: Germ ORIGINAL: RobinAim Low ORIGINAL: Germ Here's a question has taking video ever cost anyone a shot? You aren't so bad for a scUM fan..... ;) |
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LOL...we all used to say that if a big deer (or any animal, really) was going to get away before the camera guy said shoot, no way would we not forget the camera and take it. Not anymore...most or all of us would be more disappointed in killing something and not having the footage, than allowing the animal to pass. Once you begin to realize the gratification that comes from watching the finished product hunt on the big screen...it just gets in your blood.
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RE: Is filming hunts becoming "Old Hat"?
We started filming for one reason and only one reason, and that was to hunt more. We started a local show ( Ultimate Outdoor Adventures) that has grown enough to give us a chance to go on a couple hunts a year. As a full time school teacher I wasn't able to do that and now I can. I think to many get into TV for the wrong reason and that is their ego. I think a lot of the shows at the national level like others have said, are fighting for the same money. They put so much pressure on themselves that it takes the fun out of the hunt. We on the other hand try and have fun all the time, and haven't felt any pressure in making shows. The only time I get stressed is when we get behind with the editing. For me personally I love to film my buddies and others while hunting. It's almost more pressure to film than to hunt which makes it exciting for me.
So for me as long as we are having fun and get to do what we love to do then we will continue. |
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ORIGINAL: jarman We started filming for one reason and only one reason, and that was to hunt more. We started a local show ( Ultimate Outdoor Adventures) that has grown enough to give us a chance to go on a couple hunts a year. As a full time school teacher I wasn't able to do that and now I can. I think to many get into TV for the wrong reason and that is their ego. I think a lot of the shows at the national level like others have said, are fighting for the same money. They put so much pressure on themselves that it takes the fun out of the hunt. We on the other hand try and have fun all the time, and haven't felt any pressure in making shows. The only time I get stressed is when we get behind with the editing. For me personally I love to film my buddies and others while hunting. It's almost more pressure to film than to hunt which makes it exciting for me. So for me as long as we are having fun and get to do what we love to do then we will continue. |
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I wasone of the biggest loners in the world I always wanted to be by myself, But now that I have a cameraman with me I have have to say I love being the cameraman as much a the hunter.. Ifwe didn't have a production company to film for we would still film and just do it forourselfs, but haveing someone there to share the experence in the tree with you awesome.. Walt
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Especially if its family like the video me and my brother did together on a 8 pointer. I will cherish that forever!
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If we are doing a job for someone then we make sure it is on video or we pass on the shot. However if its just us and it is an animal that is bigger than we have ever taken or its an animal we have not shot before we will take it off camera. However it is like RobinAim low said, the videoing gets into your blood.
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This year im gonna start filming just to show my family and friends, But if i can tell that the deer seen me or anything going to the camera im not going to bother with it, im just gonna shoot and say hek with the footage...
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RE: Is filming hunts becoming "Old Hat"?
[&:]Are you absolutly sure about that statement?? :eek:
ORIGINAL: Germ For the record I have never spooned another hunter, LOL Here's a question has taking video ever cost anyone a shot? |
RE: Is filming hunts becoming "Old Hat"?
Filming hunts will never be old hat for me, particularly with turkeys. There is something special about catching and entire fold of events on film for keepsakes. Where as photos can be kept for memories for life, film does even more. I've taken several deer and several turkeys on film and I love to sit and watch them again. Photos only do so much.
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ORIGINAL: Rob/PA Bowyer Filming hunts will never be old hat for me, particularly with turkeys. There is something special about catching and entire fold of events on film for keepsakes. Where as photos can be kept for memories for life, film does even more. I've taken several deer and several turkeys on film and I love to sit and watch them again. Photos only do so much. |
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I would never try to sell my videos if i did make any, all that i want to do is have it for me and my family or friends to throw in. You never know when one of those...you remember that hunt...conversation can pop up!
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You mean nobody has heard of Bw's Hunting Adventure's? No sponsers, no income, no nothing....
However I do have: A 5 Year Box Set -With video editting, music, titles, transitions, slow motion 2 -3CCD Panasonic AG-DVC 30's with wireless mics Agorilla tree arm And a desire to continue capturing my moments.. I'm working on a video right now for a guy I met on this forum. His name is Vince from PA. We have become great friends.... If there were A guzillion film makers I'd continue to do it for me....I'd like to be noticed ........but watching old vids with my buddies is my passion. Oh...and watching a luma nock fly to its mark in slow motion...I like that too...with a little techno, or fred bear playing in the background.:) |
RE: Is filming hunts becoming "Old Hat"?
I have always wanted to, but that means someone would have to give up a hunt to do it, and quite frankly, with the lack of time we get to hunt to start with, I just don't see any of my buddys giving up an opprotunity to hunt just film my lazy arse kill a deer!! We take our hunting time very seriously, we get so little of it, but it would be fun to do.
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VA ...I do well with a gorilla treepod...If you ever wanted to dabble in it I could show you how I do it....
Now ..When I'm in the woods all I have to worry about is my release, my sights, my movement, my rest, noise, my rangefinder, my tree-pod & my camera..... In one smooth fashion it all comes together with no hiccups...LOL:) It actually does....most of the time...if I could only program the deer to listen to me. Even the wise doe(s) that I love to smoke on my smoker....they know when I'm in their home. |
RE: Is filming hunts becoming "Old Hat"?
Everyone seems to be having visions of being a TV celebrity. I have really never felt like making a video. My buddy decided once he wanted to video a turkey hunt.They were all coming in, I'm shooting the bow, a hen gets 5 yards from him(no blind), the gobbler is still 30 yards out when the hen gets all nervous and takes off. After reviewing the film we found the culprit. My buddy was shaking like a leaf with the hen that close to him putting and raising cane. I really don't care to do it. If Lee wants to use Tiffany to become a movie star... more power to him. It's not my thingy. I want to hunt... and then go home.
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If you don't care to watch it over...and you want to store it in the memory bank and take a picture.....THATS FINE....
if you want to watch it over and show your kids when you're 60 years old....video it...and savor it.... Its simple....to each his own I guess.... |
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But hey, I'm already past 60. My one and only kid is older than most people on this board. LOL
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Dmil, I'll come film you and I've never spooked a turkey nor deer with a camera but only if you promise to stay in the blue undies.[8D];)
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RE: Is filming hunts becoming "Old Hat"?
A couple of people touched on it already but I like the idea of the hunting being more social. Video would help this. You have a cameraman and a hunter. I'm almost always alone while I am hunting. We are togeather when we get up, around lunch and in the evening but we usually hunt alone.
My older boy had a blast with his buddy who hunted quite a bit this past season while home on leave from the Marines. Iowa has pretty liberal regulations for active duty military. I think that his freind got three free deer tags and a fall turkey tag and he bought some tags too. My boy had a blast going with him to video. I think that I might enjoy watching (and taping) my boys shoot a deer more than I would enjoy shooting it myself. Also, the only spooning that I would do while out in the field involves a Dare Devil and a spinning rod. Bob |
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