[Accrs] TSG Multi Media Video Shoot of the ACCRS Layouts (Entire Building)

[Alameda County Central Railroad Society]

Good Afternoon from Crockett CA,

I'd like to thank the fellas that went to the layout yesterday & began the
process of organizing the layout in preparation for John Abatacola & his
team to video our club. Unfortunately, I had a hic-up & could not be there
to assist. The actual shoot will take place on Saturday May 5th. Our goal
is to shoot both the O scale & narrow gauge then shoot the HO side. This
means we have (2) Fridays & one more full weekend to prep the layout. Since
I have been involved with 3 of John's shoots at the CMRS, I'm using my
experience In working with John to help get us as prepared as possible.
John's attention to detail will make for a very long day, but the quality
of his work in editing will be well worth it, so we need to be as prepared
as possible. Things to consider:

*(2) Docents:* Since we are shooting (2) videos, We need (2) members to
introduce each layout. It would be beneficial if we had historical data of
the club (Overall Length of Service) Initial construction dates, initial
opening, description of each layout, length of layouts, number of switches,
yards etc. The addition of DCC to each layout can be discussed as well. Any
specific scenery details the club wishes to highlight can be mentioned.
Incomplete projects also can be mentioned. This can give John additional
reason to return to film progress updates & use them as segments to his
podcast. If you have watched any of the other Videos that TSG has created,
John has pretty much stuck to a successful format of a member introducing
the layout, then he show trains running. He uses voice overs & edit's in
still shots of various scenery. He may ask our docents to provide scenery
description(s) In closing I'd like to make our docents job easier by asking
our members for this data with the hope we can build a "script" for them to
follow so they can flow smoothly. John will be looking for any vintage
photos of our layout then he can insert in his film. I am a new member so I
am asking for the club to recommend our docents.  Any schematic maps or
track plans would also be a welcome addition.

I don't think I need to mention this but clean track is a Major factor in
the performance of our eq. Also dust in buildings does show up on film. Try
to provide trains that are as prototypical as possible. Eliminate soda
cans, alcohol bottles & other tools on the layout. The camera will find
them. John will need to have full access to all areas which means the "duck
unders" will need to be cleaned of light tubes & other debris.

*Operators*: Since we do not have the DCC operation functioning, we can
only run two trains at a time. We will need an Operator at the narrow gauge
section. When John, filmed the CMRS club we stationed several trains in
specific locations so they would pass each other. I'm thinking four to five
operators will be enough on the HO side. I would be best to consider
servicing your equipment.

In closing this video is much more then watching trains run around. It will
be a biographic story of the ACCRS. It will be a valuable promotional tool
for our collective future. Since John's extensive editing is no cost to us,
we have an opportunity to create something special. I hope to see the
photos & information I asked for, If you have time, go to YouTube & search
TSG Multi Media & check out the videos that John has created

Thanks for everyone's effort

*Michael Garrigan*
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