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

[Alameda County Central Railroad Society]

I've sent an email to Candice to see if we have access next Friday and 
Saturday for clean up.  Haven't heard yet on that one.

Gary


On 4/23/2018 11:37 AM, Alameda County Central Railroad Society wrote:
> Message From: Theodore Tully  tullyme2 at gmail.com
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> Our scheduled shoot is May 5th.
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> There is one small scheduled event, The Doll/Teddy Bear show.
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> Besides that, I presume there will be Cinco de Mayo parties.
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> Did I hear on the grapevine that we are negotiating to get access?
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> Ted
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> On Sun, Apr 22, 2018 at 2:14 PM, Alameda County Central Railroad 
> Society <accrs at mail.accrs.org <mailto:accrs at mail.accrs.org>> wrote:
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>     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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