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Rent Sony F3

2011-08-20T12:56:00.000-07:00

Rent Sony F3

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Sony F3 Kit Rental San Diego

2011-08-20T12:45:00.001-07:00

Sony F3 Kit Rental

Everything in one box.

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Sony F3 for rent in San Diego

2011-08-20T12:30:00.000-07:00

Rent the new Sony F3 in San Diego

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OC Tourism Commercial "Walking on Sunshine" directed by Rich Underwood

2010-07-05T17:35:00.001-07:00

2000fps, Timelapse, Stopmotion, Light Painting
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Hot Springs Spas Video Series directed by Rich Underwood

2010-07-05T12:40:00.000-07:00

Shadow People - Alive & Well in Death Valley

2009-07-24T12:50:00.000-07:00

Timeslice Multicam Frozen Moment

2009-02-26T13:10:00.000-08:00

Time Slice - Multicam - Frozen Moment effect created with 60 camera array and shot on Red One for Barona Casino television campaign.

Barona Buffet Moment

"It's That Simple" Wins Wichita Addy Gold

2009-02-26T13:02:00.000-08:00

Hustler Turf - TV Spot and Campaign wins multiple gold at the Wichita Kansas Addy Awards.
Hustler Turf

Production Forms from Dependent Films

2008-09-24T10:11:00.000-07:00

Production forms
http://www.dependentfilms.net/files.html

Amazon / Withoutabox DVD Distribution

2008-09-24T10:03:00.000-07:00

CreateSpace
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Brianna Adam's short film "Making It" wins at Best Fest

2008-09-06T12:02:00.000-07:00

"Making It" a musical written and directed by Brianna Adams, produced by Kendra Menard and DP'd by Jameson DeSantis takes the Audience Choice Award at Best Fest.

FCP QuickTime for Flash

2008-09-06T11:48:00.000-07:00

Eric Bucchare of Indigo Post http://www.indigo-post.com/

suggests these settings for exporting HD progressive footage to QuickTime for use in Flash compression.

In Final Cut Pro

>>Export “QuickTime Movie” – settings “Custom”
>>Frame Size – 640x360 (custom setting)
>>Pixel Aspect Ratio – Square (w/ ‘Anamorphic 16:9’ NOT checked)
>>Field Dominance – None
>>Editing Timebase – same FPS used on the timeline
>>Compressor (codec) – Animation
>>Audio – 44kHz, 16bit, Stereo

Note: a rough estimate for uncompressed standard definition video is 1 gig per minute.

4 Minutes til Noon wins Director's Choice Award

2008-09-06T11:35:00.000-07:00

Jonathan Taylor's short film "4 Minutes til Noon" a classic spaghetti-o western takes the Director's Choice prize at the Sacramento Film and Music Festival. The film was produced by Theresa Hoey and DP'd by Nick Ouellette who chose to skip bleach a positive print then telecine to HD to create the look of the film.

Camera Obscura Demonstration

2008-06-12T15:37:00.000-07:00

Camera Obscura is latin for "Dark Chamber" The earliest mention of this principal was by Mo-Ti, a Chinese philosopher in the 5th Century BC - and later described by Aristotle and DaVinci.

In the 1500s a convex glass disc was used in place of the open hole in the camera obscura. It's said that the Italian glass discs resembled the brown lentils used to make soup and that the name "lens" came from the latin word for lentil.
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Qualcomm Launches WirelessLife.Com

2008-04-02T08:37:00.001-07:00

WirelessLife.com goes on-line. See the WirelessLife trilogy @ http://www.wirelesslife.com/working.php
Actress Suthi Picotte knocks em out in the second vignette.

http://www.filmspot.tv/qualcomm.html

Legaspi wins Short Shorts Film Festival

2008-03-28T16:41:00.000-07:00

The 3rd Annual Short Shorts Film Festival hosted by the Play Ground in downtown Duluth awards filmmaker Mark Legaspi 1st place for his 522 film "Paquet a Hong Kong".

International Cinematographers Guild Magazine Reviews Birdcage Lantern

2008-03-12T09:12:00.000-07:00

With a 500W bulb, the Birdcage puts out a lot of light. In a recent test with an EI of 500, I got a reading of
f/2.05 at 10 feet.

The complete article @ http://icgmagazine.com/2008/march/ttmarch08.html

Zerb Reviews Roll !

2008-02-13T21:12:00.000-08:00

"The scene-sets are beautifully written, creating a mental picture worthy of some of the best novelists."
- Dudley Darby, Zerb Magazine, UK

The complete review @: http://www.filmspot.tv/zerb.html

Rich Underwood directs Qualcomm WirelessLife.Com Trilogy

2007-12-20T09:31:00.000-08:00

Qualcomm's "Wireless Life" trilogy is set to premier on-line in April 2008. On location at the San Diego Children's Museum. Production Designer Jeff Gonka (VanMark Scenic) set the stage to look like an international airport terminal. I'm making a point about something, it seems to be important.

Richard Crudo, ASC Reviews Roll!

2007-12-07T11:18:00.000-08:00

"Rich Underwood’s book is the first comprehensive study of a subject that has been shrouded in mystery for too long. I’ve always felt there’s a real art to shooting news and documentary-style productions; finally someone has come along and proven it. Practical advice and insights from working professionals are mixed with technical information in an easily readable style. I highly recommend it to anyone with an interest in the subject, even if they’re only shooting home movies!"

Best Coffee - Stumptown

2007-11-20T10:42:00.000-08:00

Great coffee and nice designs in the foam.

128 S.W. 3rd Ave Portland, Oregon, 97204 United States
www.stumptowncoffee.com

522 @ Panavision

2007-11-19T11:24:00.000-08:00

Exploring the great black and white production stills that line the walls of Panavision.

On Location - Shooting 15/70 iwerks Camera

2007-11-11T12:49:00.000-08:00

On Location for "Proud American". The iwerks camera shoots 65mm film moving through the camera horizontally. The individual frames are 15 perforations wide and measure 71.09 by 52.63mm, ten times larger than the standard 35mm frame. The film is then printed on 70mm and projected onto a screen measuring 80 feet by 100 feet. IMAX stands for 'Image Maximization'

On Location for Hustler

2007-10-09T10:47:00.000-07:00

Hustler Lawn Mowers. Jib arm, video assist and branch-aloris set up in Oklahoma City. Super 35mm telecine to HD @ Riot. http:www.rioting.com

b-roll.net reviews Roll !

2007-10-03T09:20:00.000-07:00

Roll! is far from being a textbook. Roll! describes the stories behind the stories. In having conversations with some of the world’s best TV photographers, Underwood gives us an insight into what it takes to be great. - Kevin Johnson

More of the review @: http://b-roll.net/today/?p=55

Digital Filmmaker reviews Roll!

2007-09-12T17:05:00.000-07:00

This is an excellent handbook for anyone interested in what many of us call, “the business.” It instructs without being pedantic. The clear illustrations make sense without being too technical. I call “Roll!” an indispensable work. - Ron Steinman

More of the review and an interview with Rich @:
http://digitalfilmmaker.net/0907/richunderwood/index.html

Lenslinger Posts News of "Roll !"

2007-08-16T11:14:00.001-07:00

http://lenslinger.blogspot.com/search?q=underwood

Fly Fishing the Deschutes River

2007-08-08T12:42:00.000-07:00

5:30am I slipped and filled the waiters to the brim. 2 more times I slipped and fell in, caught nothing. Still a pretty good day.

"Roll !" Book Signing

2007-08-04T09:12:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Mike Bartley for helping pull this together and keeping the wine glasses full of great wines. We couldn't have done it without him - and thanks to everyone who came to our event, the response was outstanding!

Roll ! Sightings

2007-08-04T07:10:00.000-07:00

5th Avenue Books Window

KNSD-TV Covers Roll !

2007-08-02T14:43:00.000-07:00

NBC 7/39 Photographers Have Major 'Roll' In New Book
POSTED: 4:53 pm PDT July 27, 2007
UPDATED: 5:13 pm PDT July 27, 2007

SAN DIEGO -- When veteran television director and cameraman Rich Underwood decided to write the definitive book on shooting TV news, he found out that some of the very best visual storytellers in the country have been a part of San Diego's NBC 7/39. (more)

http://www.nbcsandiego.com/station/13772771/detail.html

"Roll" Available on Line.

2007-08-01T12:41:00.000-07:00

"Roll !" can now be purchased through the link on this web page. http://www.filmspot.tv/roll.html

Seurat knew a lot about dots.

2007-07-03T16:39:00.000-07:00

Poplars

http://www.getty.edu/art/gettyguide/artObjectDetails?artobj=300

The Music of Roll ! Available on iTunes

2007-06-29T16:59:00.000-07:00

You can now download the music that inspires the best photojournalists in the business. http://www.filmspot.tv/roll.html

Marriot Shoot - Waikaloa Hawaii

2007-06-27T16:00:00.000-07:00

Image from Marriot Project.

Shot on High Def F950 camera with DP Bill Holshevnikoff http://www.poweroflighting.com/.
So I'm Told: More people are killed by falling coconuts than are eaten by sharks.

Birdcage Debut

2007-06-13T14:00:00.000-07:00

Chimera launches the Birdcage Lantern created from my original design. http://www.filmspot.tv/birdcage.html

http://www.chimeralighting.com/products/dspproduct.cfm?productid=296

(20)Ten Wins Summit International Gold

2007-04-06T12:06:00.000-07:00

(20)Ten wins International Gold with Underwood directed Nikken Project.

Philadelphia History

2007-02-09T12:33:00.000-08:00

Elfreth's Alley is often referred to as the oldest continuously inhabited street in America. Part 1 of the history tour and research begins.

Snowstorm in The Dells

2007-02-01T08:53:00.000-08:00

Q, Janie and I freezing in Wisconsin

Janie and I - Day 5 @ Ho-Chunk Casino

Solace II is Still Afloat

2007-01-05T20:58:00.000-08:00

When I first moved to California, I lived aboard Solace II. A 58 ft British Channel Cutter christened on March 1901 in the Watty shipyard in Fowey, Cornwall. The yacht belonged to H. Glen Walker, LCDR USN (Ret.) who kindly allowed me to spend the summer nestled in the ancient timbers that lined her cabin.

Solace II is now owned by a family back in Cornwall where she was born. The Solace II story continues on their website http://www.solace2.net/

2006 Cine Golden Eagle for NCR

2006-08-07T09:38:00.000-07:00

Multi Image Productions wins Cine Golden Eagle with Rich Underwood directed project for NCR.

Alaska - Looking for Bald Eagles

2006-07-15T12:11:00.000-07:00

Boarding a Seaplane in Alaska.

Kevin takes our picture at a Glacier.

Scouting Kilauea Volcano for Marriot Project

2006-05-19T12:02:00.000-07:00

Kilauea is the home of Pele, the Hawaiian volcano goddess. Kevin has taken over her job for the day.

Remote Control Helicopter Filming

2006-05-04T14:50:00.000-07:00

A remote control helicopter flies through the Porte Cochere.

A Perfect Frame

2006-04-18T13:49:00.000-07:00

Classic frames capture the experience at Barona Casino.

Image Courtesy Tim Stahl - stahlphotographics.com

Forever Film

2006-04-10T13:23:00.000-07:00

Shooting with an Arri 435 under etched glass to look like a Blackjack table. Markee article with an interview from me.
http://www.filmspot.tv/articles.html

Scouting for Barona Valley Ranch

2006-04-07T11:59:00.000-07:00

Early morning by the windmill.

The London Eye with Kev.

2006-03-14T08:47:00.000-08:00

The London Eye is also called the Millennium Wheel overlooks the Thames River.

Stonehenge

2006-03-12T13:40:00.000-08:00

On the lookout for Space Aliens and Supernatural Phenomena. Settled for a pint of beer.

Mind the Gap

2006-03-08T11:16:00.000-08:00

"Mind the Gap" the phrase that gets repeated every few seconds when a train arrives on the Tube. The interviews continue in London with Bart Noonan, Reuters and Christian Parkinson, BBC.

Interviews Continue in San Francisco

2006-02-22T11:13:00.000-08:00

Mike Elwell and Ian Pearson come to a bookstore in San Francisco to be interviewed for chapters on War Coverage and Ethics respectivley.

High Stakes and High Def

2006-02-10T15:47:00.000-08:00

High Stakes and High Def is published by DV magazine and we even get the cover. http://www.filmspot.tv/bluff.html

Interviews for "Roll !" Start in Denver

2006-01-18T11:09:00.000-08:00

After landing in a snowstorm white out, interviews with Eric Kehe, Corky Scholl, Sam Allen and Brian Weister fill up several days in Denver.

At the Golden Rule BBQ

2005-12-01T11:02:00.000-08:00

Wrapping at the Golden Rule - Birmingham, AL. for Spotmaker & JWT. Ford Dealer's Campaign.

SDGE Shoot

2005-10-13T10:54:00.000-07:00

Q and I ready to dolly into an attic.

InfoSpace

2005-09-15T13:45:00.000-07:00

Video and Flash animation married for the future of mobile communications.

Bats In Austin TX.

2005-09-10T20:50:00.000-07:00

1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats come out from under the Congress Avenue Bridge in downtown Austin. It is the largest urban colony of bats in the world.

2005-07-28T13:43:00.000-07:00

Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas. Dive trip.

2005-07-25T16:37:00.000-07:00

At sea aboard the Norwegian Dawn.

"Bluff" Starts Filming

2005-07-24T13:35:00.000-07:00

Leaving New York

Voices of the Monument Documentary wins 2004 Writing Emmy for Underwood

2005-01-14T08:28:00.000-08:00

The high definition documentary focuses on the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument.

Picture a Place

2005-01-10T13:34:00.000-08:00

Milo Motion Control Job. Eight hours of prep followed by 20 minutes for filming.

Filmspot Logo

2005-01-01T12:22:00.000-08:00

Keystone Camera

Speedo Spot Wins Mobile Device Festival

2003-05-08T14:11:00.000-07:00

‘The World’s Smallest Film Festival’ is the first-of-its-kind mobile device film festival, which showcases a variety of films designed for presentation on the next-generation mobile devices.

Total Solar Eclipse July 11, 1991

1991-07-11T10:38:00.000-07:00

Total Solar Eclipse shot at Windandsea Beach on Kodak 35mm film.