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

[Alameda County Central Railroad Society]

Our scheduled shoot is May 5th.

There is one small scheduled event, The Doll/Teddy Bear show.

Besides that, I presume there will be Cinco de Mayo parties.

Did I hear on the grapevine that we are negotiating to get access?

Ted

On Sun, Apr 22, 2018 at 2:14 PM, Alameda County Central Railroad Society <
accrs at mail.accrs.org> wrote:

> Message From: Mike Garrigan  bainterthepainter at gmail.com
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> Good Afternoon from Crockett CA,
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> 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:
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> *(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.
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> 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.
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> *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.
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> 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
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> Thanks for everyone's effort
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> *Michael Garrigan*
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