Model Shoot DVD - 4-6 weeks away ....

[adam LC]

looking forward to it, i just purchased another well known potn photographers workshop DVDs and i was rather disappointed with them, looking forward to a professionally produced DVD.
No pressure Jason! :lol:

[Jason Cole]

Nah not at this stage, if we had enough demand we might do that (its all shot in high def) but at this stage, not enough people have the players and lets face it.. as photographers we are all usually shelling out for camera stuff anyways.. haha

[akiwi]

Nah not at this stage, if we had enough demand we might do that (its all shot in high def) but at this stage, not enough people have the players and lets face it.. as photographers we are all usually shelling out for camera stuff anyways.. haha
Exactly. A new lens comes before I invest in all that HD gizmozitory.
I spent so much time photographing & editing that I don't really have time for HD TV.

[DwightMcCann]

Exactly. A new lens comes before I invest in all that HD gizmozitory.
I spent so much time photographing & editing that I don't really have time for HD TV.

You have time for any TV? Wow, what a luxury ... although I do get to listen to TV that my daughter has running in the family room from my office where I am almost always editing images. I guess that counts for something. Oh, wait, no, I did see the Superbowl last year ... um, well, hmmm, I guess I was working at the time as it was a VIP event at the casino and I was shooting guests with an ex-Superbowl player, Daryle Lamonica (utterly charming guy and his wife is totally stunning) ... but I did get to glance at the screen between shots!

[i2iSTUDIOS]

has it been 4-6 weeks???

[Jason Cole]

DVD UPDATE

Evening everyone, another day has passed and another edit day is complete :-)

Even though the DVD is running WELL behind schedule the quality is awesome and we have been packing in lots of other cool stuff too. Its definitely going to be a two DVD set now.

The main delay has been Wedding season!! Its been chaos here, multiple Weddings every weekend and core business stuff to do through the week so the DVD editing has been delayed... Happy to say now that the DVD edit days are scheduled in now and we are back on track.. well a bit behind.. but at least we are moving in he right direction...

Im planning on sending out the Beta copies in the next few weeks.

Its a very interesting project to do. There is soooooo much more to doing this DVD than I thought. I was lucky enough to see a couple of other DVD's of this type and I can assure you that my DVD is much more professionally produced and the information is much more clearly explained (and of course my models are hotter hahaha)

[Michael]

Awesome Jason. Check your PM :D.

[ABrownPhoto]

Well Jason, I cannot wait to purchase your DVD. I am actually going to be purchasing 2 or 3 because I have some friends that would absolutely LOVE your DVD as a gift! (I haven't even seen it but don't even NEED to to know it is going to be awesome :D )

Hope everything is going well with you over there, don't let the stress get to you. Take a moment, sit down, and RELAX ;)

[Jason Cole]

Thanks guys, its coming along very nicely.. eventually it will be ready and it will be awesome.... im too much of a perfectionist to have it any other way :-)

[LCF]

Thanks guys, its coming along very nicely.. eventually it will be ready and it will be awesome.... im too much of a perfectionist to have it any other way :-)

It's cool, I think most don't mind waiting a bit longer to get an even better DVD! ;)

[DwightMcCann]

It may sound strange, but I'm happy about the delays! First, I have lots of other glamor/wedding DVDs that I haven't had a chance, still, to look at and it would be nice to have something to compare and have an idea of what to look for. I have three of Frank Doorhof's DVDs to study plus a bunch of PPA DVDs I want to review. The other big issue is that I have a 1DsMIII in my budget but it has slipped a few months and I'd like to have it in hand when I get this DVD set. So, take your time Jason ... July would be good for me!

[ABrownPhoto]

It may sound strange, but I'm happy about the delays! First, I have lots of other glamor/wedding DVDs that I haven't had a chance, still, to look at and it would be nice to have something to compare and have an idea of what to look for. I have three of Frank Doorhof's DVDs to study plus a bunch of PPA DVDs I want to review. The other big issue is that I have a 1DsMIII in my budget but it has slipped a few months and I'd like to have it in hand when I get this DVD set. So, take your time Jason ... July would be good for me!What may be good for one (you) might not be good for some (me)

:) Jason, I am also more than happy to wait! Just deliver a quality product and there won't be any issues :p

[DwightMcCann]

What may be good for one (you) might not be good for some (me)

:)
In life that almost always seems to be the case ... someone always gets the short end of the stick. However, in this case, I think the "one (you)" is at least two, Jason and me, so I'm less inclined to be very sympathetic. And if I get to make the choice about who is most pleased, me or you, well ... :lol::lol::lol: Of course, the wonderful thing about all this is that we will surely all be pleased in the end ... it's not like the 1DMIII crowd (of which I am one) where some are never pleased!!! :( [Oh, I'm in the pleased group there, too, as it happens.]

[cntry]

Jason,
I can run it on XP, Vista, and Linux (beta tester beta tester beta tester) if there is a need ( I know it's a cheap plug but what the heck), I was on I-5 once and there was these two.........oh never mind thats another story.
Jason whenever it is ready I'll take one as stated earlier.

[Vortex99]

Waiting for the moment I can purchase!

[Jason Cole]

The Beta copies aren't so much what computer system it will run on (as its a DVD no region encoding) but more about the information in it and how technically correct it is. Im pretty sure its spot on but I want to get others to look at it to make sure before I release it :-)

[GA_Teg]

If you need another Beta tester let me know. Would be happy to help. :D

[michael_]

are you planning on having a launch night of any kind jason? would love to attend

[Jason Cole]

Hey All,

FINALLY the website update is done :-) yeahhhhhh!!!!

The DVD can now be ordered online finally.

Now BEFORE you order the DVD please note that its NOT FINISHED yet!!!

I have given the DVD Editor to the first week of March to have the first copy finished, then it goes to the Beta testers, its updated to be technically accurate (if there are any issues) and then it has to be mastered (around 2 weeks) then the DVD's will ship which will take another week or so. So being realistic, i dont see the DVD shipping until early to mid April.

Please MAKE sure when you order you state what version you want (NTSC or PAL). Shipping and packaging is a flat rate of $5 until the end of April. All funds are in US dollars.

But rest assured, its my number one priority to get this DVD out, but if your the impatient type, PLEASE wait to order the DVD until I put up a new post here saying the DVD is actually available to ship right now.

On a side note, its very exciting to finally see the light at the end of the tunnel after so much work has gone into this project :-) Very bloody exciting!!!

www.jasoncolephotography.com.au

Hmm a launch party might not be a bad idea.... leave that with me... if your interested in attending a launch party let me know. If i have numbers we can do that for sure :-)

[ABrownPhoto]

YAY!!!!!!!!!!! Ordering now.....


EDIT: Ordered!

Jason, can you PLEASE PLEASE check your PM!!!

[Michael]

Awesome Jason, I will be ordering very soon! Looks good.

[LCF]

I'll be ordering as soon as i have the money on paypal, Jason, don't forget to autograph the cover for Adam and myself! :)

[DwightMcCann]

Jason, please slip the availability date into June! :-)

[CliveyBoy]

Jason, please slip the availability date into June! :-)
Oh, do go bite yourself! ;)

[DwightMcCann]

Oh, do go bite yourself! ;)

Yes, well, I don't want Jason to damage his privates rushing to get this thing out in a timely fashion as he originally promised! :lol::lol::lol:

[forsaken]

why no option to pay via visa?

[Jason Cole]

You can pay via visa or mastercard through paypal without even having an account :-)

[Grace]

I'll be ordering as soon as i have the money on paypal, Jason, don't forget to autograph the cover for Adam and myself! :)


I want a glamour picture of Jason signed by Jason with mine. :)

[Paulice]

I've ordered my copy! Can't wait!

[ABrownPhoto]

I've ordered my copy! Can't wait!I ordered first!!! :p

haha, Jason you are DA MAN!

[DwightMcCann]

OK, I'm ready to move the date up to April! Last night at my Liza Minelli concert shoot I was chatting with the guy who promotes the Ring Card Girls and Go-Go Dancers to the casino and I asked about Nadia (second from left holding microphone in picture linked below) who had said a few months ago that when my little studio was ready she'd come work with me. He's the guy in the lower right corner of this image of mine that ESPN used: http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=3218535, and those are some of the regular girls. He says to me, "Oh, well, you know, I have several girls that want to do pictures but I didn't know anyone to use. The tall blond (and he pulls out his cell phone and shows me pictures) wants some shots to send to Play Boy ... she has outfits and ideas she wants to do, mostly implied nudity. She wants to do a shower series and some stuff on the beach ... I can arrange for a suite in the hotel. Do you have lights?" My tongue snapped against the top of my shoes! I gave him half a dozen more business cards and said, "Have someone contact me." So now I'm stuck ... I'm gonna hafta' actually learn how to use my $10,000 worth of studio lighting in a glamorous way so I'm really needing this DVD set!

[adam LC]

^^^^^^

That's what you call knowing the right people!!!

[DwightMcCann]

^^^^^^

That's what you call knowing the right people!!!

Yes. I preach constantly about networking and passing out business cards and talking to everyone. I'm a 62 year old computer programmer with a bit of heart disease and no social skills whatsoever at all ... I can't even pick my nose properly in public ... if I can make these kinds of contacts/connections then no one else has any excuse. I get guys saying, "But it's because you have all that equipment!" Bull, I didn't have the equipment first ... I bought that with the money from photography. Ask almost anyone in here who is obviously successful if having a lot of expensive equipment is a requirement ... every one will say, "No." The good equipment makes the work easier and more flexible and maybe more reliable but it sure as $hit isn't what gets the work ... or the connections! Lord, I may have to ask Murphy to come over from Fresno to help me!

[adam LC]

Yes. I preach constantly about networking and passing out business cards and talking to everyone. I'm a 62 year old computer programmer with a bit of heart disease and no social skills whatsoever at all ... I can't even pick my nose properly in public ... if I can make these kinds of contacts/connections then no one else has any excuse. I get guys saying, "But it's because you have all that equipment!" Bull, I didn't have the equipment first ... I bought that with the money from photography. Ask almost anyone in here who is obviously successful if having a lot of expensive equipment is a requirement ... every one will say, "No." The good equipment makes the work easier and more flexible and maybe more reliable but it sure as $hit isn't what gets the work ... or the connections! Lord, I may have to ask Murphy to come over from Fresno to help me!
I agree. My own equipment probably is beyond my own skill/knowledge level, and I'm the first to admit that my love for photography is tainted by my own laziness! I NEED to shoot more. I read your "how i got into..." thread and it was very very interesting, thanks for making that thread.

My best friend works in a student hotel in London who regularly have live bands playing (I keep saying I'll go and shoot, but as usual something comes up... not always an excuse either:rolleyes:), one of the last bands I wanted to shoot was "Razorlight". Plenty of opportunities for me there, especially for networking.

And back on to topic, so glad that your dvd's are coming on nicely Jason... I'll make my order tomorrow.

Peace everyone!

[Jason Cole]

Thats very interesting Dwight.

One bit of advice though, i get this a lot when im out at venues (or even when i see a hot chick at a Wedding - maybe a Brides maid...) they all say they want this or that, but when it comes time to actually do something, things are not as they seemed originally. Just be careful here mate, when the moneys on the table, then its time to start celebrating of course :-) and yes, the DVD will definitely help you with the lighting too.

What studio lights do you use?

P.S. I know about being lazy shooting, it happens ot me every now and then too... i just checked my calendar, the next 17 days straight have shoots on, so a lazy day here and there might not be a bad thing haha

[Grace]

I'm a 62 year old computer programmer with a bit of heart disease and no social skills whatsoever at all ... !


:lol: HA. I totally disagree. Other than when you packed yourself in the corner of the bar with your mini-pod, you were perfectly sociable! :)

[jsanz11]

Jason,
How far are we from the dvd still? I haven't kept up with the thread in a while just curious
-Joey

[Jason Cole]

Hey Joey,

The DVD will ship to everyone Early to mid April im trying to get it done for early April, and im pretty confident of hitting that deadline now. We have made a few changes to how we do things here now with the video team so i can see the project finally starting to move forward now at a much brisker pace (without the loss of quality of course(=). We are just doing the edit side differently now. The Video team is editing WITHOUT me from now on, then i go back through it, check whats done, make changes etc etc. Its quicker for both of us. There isn't that much editing left to do now either.

[Jason Cole]

So just to clarify to everyone, as i said before, the DVD is NOT finished yet. there is still editing to do, then the DVD goes out to the Beta testers, then the re-edit, then the DVD's being made, then shipped. Estimated ship time is early April.

In the shipping details you need to specify NTSC or PAL. Its much easier if you do it there as its in one place for the shipping team ot see and will save any correspondence (and delays) shipping your DVD.

I just wanted to say thank you for the support everyone has given me, and a big thank you to all those people that have pre-ordered already. Its good that there is so much confidence in my product, and im sure it will live up to expectations too. So far everyone that seen any footage has loved it!

The Special for $59 US + $5 postage is on until the end of March, which is around the ship time. After that the RRP is $79 + shipping from 1st April.

[DwightMcCann]

Thats very interesting Dwight.

One bit of advice though, i get this a lot when im out at venues (or even when i see a hot chick at a Wedding - maybe a Brides maid...) they all say they want this or that, but when it comes time to actually do something, things are not as they seemed originally. Just be careful here mate, when the moneys on the table, then its time to start celebrating of course :-) and yes, the DVD will definitely help you with the lighting too.

What studio lights do you use?

P.S. I know about being lazy shooting, it happens ot me every now and then too... i just checked my calendar, the next 17 days straight have shoots on, so a lazy day here and there might not be a bad thing haha

Ah, Jason, I am woefully aware at how unreliable and/or misleading people's statements about what they want (versus what they are willing to do to get there) usually turn out to be ... and it has NOTHING to do with being an eye-catching beauty! I never count on anything before it happens. I don't buy equipment until I have the money in the bank, either! And when I start shooting for pay I will require upfront payment for the shooting fee ... if that's a stopper for someone then it's a stopper for me, too. And if they don't show up, the fee will likely be forfeited. But these girls know me casually from the fights and dances and know they'll see me again if they are 'No Shows'. So, we'll see how it goes.

I have two Bowens QUADX 3000 w/s generators and six flash heads, four various softboxes, two umbrellas, several reflectors with barn doors. And I have a portable battery pack in the budget for this year. [Repair on Bowens in the USA appears to be significantly problematical so I don't recommend them here. Also, they appear to have a Pocket Wizard dysfunction that I am battling, sigh.]

:lol: HA. I totally disagree. Other than when you packed yourself in the corner of the bar with your mini-pod, you were perfectly sociable! :)

There is a great advantage to having others believe that I am totally inept: they don't expect much from me which is the way I like it, so I continue to perpetrate the hoax. However, it is true that I can't pick my nose in public properly! :lol::lol: And besides, the way to get the images no one else has is to pack yourself away with a tripod! :cool:

[jsanz11]

Do we pay now to get that 59$ special? or just by saying we are interested and u having us on the list is enough?
-Joey

[michael_]

excellent news jason, keep me psoted ont he party and the beta testing, glad to see this just about ready to hit the stands.

[Murphy66]

Dwight,

Just give me a date and I'm there. With gear. Seriously.

Bob

[akiwi]

Cool Jason... I'm ordering now.
I'll probably be the first in Germany... Or has LCF beat me!
OK, I'm ready to move the date up to April! Last night at my Liza Minelli concert shoot I was chatting with the guy who promotes the Ring Card Girls and Go-Go Dancers to the casino and I asked about Nadia (second from left holding microphone in picture linked below) who had said a few months ago that when my little studio was ready she'd come work with me. He's the guy in the lower right corner of this image of mine that ESPN used: http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=3218535, and those are some of the regular girls. He says to me, "Oh, well, you know, I have several girls that want to do pictures but I didn't know anyone to use. The tall blond (and he pulls out his cell phone and shows me pictures) wants some shots to send to Play Boy ... she has outfits and ideas she wants to do, mostly implied nudity. She wants to do a shower series and some stuff on the beach ... I can arrange for a suite in the hotel. Do you have lights?" My tongue snapped against the top of my shoes! I gave him half a dozen more business cards and said, "Have someone contact me." So now I'm stuck ... I'm gonna hafta' actually learn how to use my $10,000 worth of studio lighting in a glamorous way so I'm really needing this DVD set!

Sounds like a dream come true. I love it when people have their own ideas too as sometimes in a shoot you just run out of ideas. Probably as I always shoot at night & get tired after midnight.

Dwight,

Just give me a date and I'm there. With gear. Seriously.

Bob
Fly me over & I am sure I can help too.

[LCF]

Cool Jason... I'm ordering now.
I'll probably be the first in Germany... Or has LCF beat me!



Nah! I guess you'll be, i am still waiting a little bit (for the money to arrive :lol:)

[DwightMcCann]

Sounds like a dream come true. I love it when people have their own ideas too as sometimes in a shoot you just run out of ideas.

Fly me over & I am sure I can help too.

Well, I am happily amazed to report that Nikki has already emailed me. I just sent her back a long note explaining where I am coming from and what I understand she needs. I guess I will have to watch the DVDs I have already (I've only had them for six months) to tide me over until Jason's comes available. I am very upset to report that she indicates that she will require full nudity. Jason, will your DVDs cover that?

[Paulice]

I've sent the payment but never said what system i need, It would be PAL for Europe.

Thanks

Paul

[akiwi]

Well, I am happily amazed to report that Nikki has already emailed me. I just sent her back a long note explaining where I am coming from and what I understand she needs. I guess I will have to watch the DVDs I have already (I've only had them for six months) to tide me over until Jason's comes available. I am very upset to report that she indicates that she will require full nudity. Jason, will your DVDs cover that?
You must be devastated! Don't worry Dwight... I'm sure you'll get over it.;)

I've sent the payment but never said what system i need, It would be PAL for Europe.

Thanks

Paul
I had the same problem. When ordering paypal didn't give me any opportunity to say I wanted PAL. I e-mailed Jason ... he received it.

[DwightMcCann]

You must be devastated! Don't worry Dwight... I'm sure you'll get over it.;)

Oh, yes, and I have plenty of things to "bring me down" all the time. Bought four Pocket Wizard PLUS II's and one doesn't work ... in the mail for repair. Then they, the Pocket Wizards, have trouble with my studio flash generators ... I'm trying a ferrite filter as was suggested by another Bowens user ... I should know today if it helps. And speaking of Bowens, I opened a brand new flash head today, went to install the modeling lamp and a piece of the flash tube glass fell out ... so now I need a new flash tube ... I won't send it in for repair as that takes three months or more, sigh. Yup, no matter how much good news there's always something to counter balance it. I'd be bummed but as near as I can tell that's the way photography is ... and it's why I have backups of everything sometimes two or three deep.

[cntry]

Jason,
Don't have a clue what "need to specify NTSC or PAL" means???

[Ballen Photo]

Jason,
Don't have a clue what "need to specify NTSC or PAL" means???
If You're in AZ, USA, You'll want NTSC (region 1) which is compatible with DVD players in North America. ;)
-Bruce

[Jason Cole]

Hey Joey,You can order anytime you like.

The original list was a guide to see if it was worthwhile doing (which i think it is).

So if you want one you need to order by 31st March to get the special pricing.

[Jason Cole]

Arent most dvd players and tv's dual format now though? I know all mine play either...

[wardie]

I'd be interested in participating in a kick off gathering, Jase. Will be ordering a copy in the next couple of weeks as a birthday pressie for my self. I'm sure that the wife is not going to spring for anything to do with beautiful girls (even if it is educational).

Wardie

[Jason Cole]

Serious man, its fully educational, the beautiful girls are just a "Bonus Extra" part of the DVD... once you get passed the TnA there is actually a lot of good information there... :-)

[wardie]

I'll tell her that
:lol:

i don't think that she'll believe me though

:lol:

[DwightMcCann]

I'll tell her that
:lol:

i don't think that she'll believe me though

:lol:

Geez, Wardie, just tell her I said you absolutely, positively must have it and it's cheap education. I'm sure my wife is gonna' spring for a set for me ... maybe even two sets! Just kidding. But, after all, what good is that huge investment in equipment if you can't get educated on how to use? God didn't give any of us a photography gene ... we've gotta' learn how to do stuff by studying the work of the masters.

[wardie]

She's still getting over the day i had shooting with Jason. I brought home one shot, which was more a location shot than a model shot but she still found the almost topless model.

The thing is, she knew exactly what I was going to be doing with JC. She says everything is OK as she trusts me but still makes comments.

If there is a next time working with Jason I will be asking if I can bring her along. She'll probably hit it right off with JC's MUA. She's a hoot!!

[wakko]

just chucked in my order.

looks really good based on your little preview. look forward to it arriving.

[cntry]

Thanks.
If You're in AZ, USA, You'll want NTSC (region 1) which is compatible with DVD players in North America. ;)
-Bruce

[Jason Cole]

Thanks Dwight "The Master" eh.... hahahah "shucks"

Sure Wardie, bring along your misses next time no worries....

[Jason Cole]

NEWS FLASH - OVER THE NEXT 2-3 DAYS the website will be updated to include a PAL or NTSC option.

Anyone thats already booked would have told me what they wanted so no need to update.

Thankyou for your support.

[akiwi]

She's still getting over the day i had shooting with Jason. I brought home one shot, which was more a location shot than a model shot but she still found the almost topless model.

The thing is, she knew exactly what I was going to be doing with JC. She says everything is OK as she trusts me but still makes comments.

If there is a next time working with Jason I will be asking if I can bring her along. She'll probably hit it right off with JC's MUA. She's a hoot!!
My wife is past that stage. Actually there was a small case of jealousy last year with a client (Friend of a friend) who I got on with particulatly well (My wife thought too well) But I have never given her any reason to be jealous or worried, & won her trust back. Bringing your wife to a shoot to show her that a glamour shoot isn't just a big Orgy where occasionally a photo is made is a good thing. I'm sure that immaginations go wild sometimes when all they see is photos of scantily clad young women looking sexy as anything.

[LCF]

glamour shoot isn't just a big Orgy where occasionally a photo is made


STOP! stop taking away my dream! :cry:

[bmynbr]

Just ordered, can't wait!!!!!!

[Jason Cole]

Just letting you guys know the PAL or NTSC option is now live on the website :-)

[Jason Cole]

Another full day editing today and anotjer day tomorrow...

AND.. tomorrow will see the end of the footage edit.... then we have to go through, add some tips, make some changes, and the first betas will most likely ship in the next week or so to the Beta testers :-) its all happening now...

I have to say, i know it my project, but i still have to say, the DVD is looking awesome, very professional and unlike anything i have seen before (and I have done my research!!)

[DwightMcCann]

Hey, you need to update your .sig!

[cdmonkey]

just placed my order, youve hyped it up now Jason so im going to sit in front of my door till it arrives.

Carl

[DwightMcCann]

just placed my order, youve hyped it up now Jason so im going to sit in front of my door till it arrives.

Carl

It would be more effective to sit in front of Jason's door! :lol::lol::lol:

[TomTomTuning]

I WANT THIS!!!
When's it coming out?

I just watched the Youtube Trailer videos, and i am so excited

[LCF]

I WANT THIS!!!
When's it coming out?

I just watched the Youtube Trailer videos, and i am so excited

From the page (http://www.jasoncolephotography.com.au/_portal_page/off-pages/dvd-vol1/dvd-vol1.html):

DVD AVAILABLE MID APRIL 08
ORDER NOW AT PRE-ORDER SALE PRICE!!!

[Jason Cole]

DVD Update - 13th March 2008

FINALLY... the first edit is complete.. we are currently doing the menus now and the background. The first Beta copies will ship out to the Beta testers early next week.

The first copy will be compressed (lower quality video) onto one 4GB DVD, however the final production copies will be on a DVD 9 (around 9GB) and around three hours of footage. Once the Beta copies go out then the Beta testers have a week to get back to me with their feedback, we will do a second edit, polish the DVD and send the master to the duplicators. Everything else is ready to go. Based on this schedule we should hit the mid April deadline to ship.

Its nearly done.... and its looking awesome :-) Very professional and very informative.

The special forum only price is only available until the end of the month. At midnight on the 31st March (Australian time) the DVD will go to its normal price of $79 + shipping (US). There will be no exceptions to this price change. The $59 US (+$5 shipping) price is a pre-order price only.

[cskn0125]

what format should i be ordering?

[Jason Cole]

I think Canada is PAL format yes? Not 100% sure....

Actually does anyone know a site that can be checked as to what version you run in your country? (Pal or NTSC)?

[Ballen Photo]

I think Canada is PAL format yes? Not 100% sure....

Actually does anyone know a site that can be checked as to what version you run in your country? (Pal or NTSC)?
Jason, NTSC is region 1 for North America, which includes Canada.
Here's a site I found that might be helpful in selecting your regions. The info for this can be found by scrolling approximately half way down this page. http://www.dvdshippers.com/information.htm
-Bruce

[sarumann]

I got my order in :)

Just gotta join the long queue waiting patiently now :cool:


Mark

[DwightMcCann]

Well, in anticipation of this event I have ordered a 1DsMIII from B&H so that I can properly reconstruct the shoots demonstrated on the DVDs! And I bet I get the camera body before the DVDs arrive! :-)

[Jason Cole]

Look on the bright side... you will get a chance to be familiar with the camera first..

All the Beta copies will ship to the Beta testers next week too.

P.S. thanks for finding the site ballen, i will refer people to the site now. thanks mate :-)

[Mr O]

Just ordered. Can't wait for this, cheers Jason. :)

[Jason Cole]

DVD Update:

yesterday i got the first draft of the DVD from the Videographers. There are some things that need fixing before Beta, but only minor stuff, we have another day Thursday to finish these things off. On Wednesday im spending the day going right through everything on the DVD, and making any final points. the DVD should be finished to Beta stage Friday :-)

This keeps us on track for the Mid April ship date.

Remember if you want the special price you need to pre-order before the end of the month (in the next two weeks) to get that pricing.

[adam LC]

^^^
Sounds like you're nearly there!!! :):):):)

Can't wait!

[Alexajlex]

I think I need a copy as well.

[SiriusDoggy]

Just ordered!

[adam LC]

Hey Jason! In a couple of months time... can I have a loan?:):):)

[akiwi]

Well, in anticipation of this event I have ordered a 1DsMIII from B&H so that I can properly reconstruct the shoots demonstrated on the DVDs! And I bet I get the camera body before the DVDs arrive! :-)
Congrats Dwight. Hope you have enough hard disk space. I just don't have the hardware that could handle pictures that size. That would be one wicked camera. Though with the 24-70 It would be good on the biceps too.

[Jason Cole]

If you reckon the 24-70 is heavy try the 100-400 lens!!!

it weights a tonne...

I have been getting right back into the gym now and my right arm and shoulder is significantly stronger than my left arm and shoulder!!!

[SiriusDoggy]

If you reckon the 24-70 is heavy try the 100-400 lens!!!


Jason,
I'm sure the DVD will probably answer this but do you use the 100-400 for much of your glamour/model work?

[DwightMcCann]

Congrats Dwight. Hope you have enough hard disk space. I just don't have the hardware that could handle pictures that size. That would be one wicked camera. Though with the 24-70 It would be good on the biceps too.
I shoot with 1DMIIIs which I expect are within an ounce of 1DsMIII and 300mm f/2.8 handheld at concerts and I am still a 215 pound weakling!

If you reckon the 24-70 is heavy try the 100-400 lens!!!

it weights a tonne...

I have been getting right back into the gym now and my right arm and shoulder is significantly stronger than my left arm and shoulder!!!
I gave my 100-400mm to my son as it just didn't work for my work as it is not fast enough.

Just got back from a Lepp Institute seminar by Tim Grey as another step in preparing for this DVD set ... learning a bit of Photoshop which isn't my native language, er, ah, photo editor!

[kharr]

Add another order to the list :D

Now I just have to wait :cry:

[LCF]

Finally ordered this piece of sweetness ;)

Jason, don't forget to sign it please :)

[Mr O]

Jason, don't forget to sign it please :)
Good call, don't forget to sign my copy too please mate. :)

[Paulice]

Jason, don't forget to sign it please :)
Yeah good idea:D

[Jason Cole]

"piece of Sweetness" hahahah thats too funny... hahahahahaa very amusing lol

An interesting fact just emerged.... i have been sitting here writing the credits for the DVD and there have been 21 people involved in the production of this DVD... now i know why its cost me so much hahahaha

The DVD will be on ONE DVD but will be a DVD 9 (approx 3 hours of footage)

[Jason Cole]

Sirus Doggy - yes i do mate, mainly the 100-400 for glamour work and yes the dvd covers that too. i cover all lenses I use and why.

[Standby one]

Jason
please sign my copy too. If it not much trouble.

Thanks
Sam

[DwightMcCann]

Mine'll never ship with all this editing and signing, sigh.

[dispatchermike21]

Mine'll never ship with all this editing and signing, sigh.


Dude you need to get out more........ I can't wait either................

[Jason Cole]

LOL funny boy Dwight :-)

DVD Update...

Today the DVD goes to BETA!!! Yeah... we have pretty much finished most of the editing now and today the last bits will be done. the DVDs will be burned and shipped ot the beta testers on Tuesday (Tomorrow - Friday and Monday are public holidays for easter so no post!!) but Tuesday the Beta copies will ship. The beat testers will have five days to get back to me about what (if anything) needs to be looked at. Then the following Monday the master will be sent to the printers. Based on this we should meet our ship date of mid April to start shipping.

What a mammoth job this DVD has been! its so nice to finally almost be finished. If it goes well and people really like it we will make it a series. This is volume one.

P.S. I just had a thought too... i m happy to sign the DVD's BUT they are all shrink wrapped which means I will have to take the shrink wrap off anyones that they want signed.... a lot of people have asked me to sign DVD's and i have sort of lost a little bit of track on who wants one signed hahaha so if you want the dvd signed please email me who you are to dvd@jasoncolephotography.com.au and i iwll make sure it gets done before shipping.

[DwightMcCann]

P.S. I just had a thought too... i m happy to sign the DVD's BUT they are all shrink wrapped which means I will have to take the shrink wrap off anyones that they want signed.... a lot of people have asked me to sign DVD's and i have sort of lost a little bit of track on who wants one signed.

Just ship mine ... I'll forge your name on it! :rolleyes:

[Jason Cole]

Another days editing... spent another entire day today... looks like tomorrow will be the finish now :-) hahaha man I cant tell you how much work has gone into this....

Every spare minute of every spare day has some how been to do with the DVD lately!!

This Easter Weekend WILL see the DVD go to BETA though.. you mark my words!!!! (quote me!!) :-)

[Jason Cole]

Hey Guys,

Can anyone recommend any good sites to sell my DVD on?

Or anywhere else? like where does everyone visit normally?

I have some print adds coming out soon too :-)

[TeeJay]

....The DVD will be on ONE DVD but will be a DVD 9 (approx 3 hours of footage)

Just in case anyone is wondering - a "DVD 9" is a "Single Sided Dual Layer" disk, which holds 8.5GB and is supported by the DVD+R and DVD-R formats. (although the official names are DVD-R DL and DVD+R DL)

Hope that might clear up any confusion for us over here! :confused::D

TJ

[Jason Cole]

Yep thats right, thats what im shipping, a single sided 8.5gb disc (and its packed man) - full of Sweetness (to quote LCF) hahaha

[shime]

Hey Guys,

Can anyone recommend any good sites to sell my DVD on?

Or anywhere else? like where does everyone visit normally?

I have some print adds coming out soon too :-)


Amazon maybe?

[TeeJay]

How about the POTN shop?

TJ

[DwightMcCann]

eBay, Amazon, get everyone with a website to link to your page.

[adam LC]

Hey Guys,

Can anyone recommend any good sites to sell my DVD on?

Or anywhere else? like where does everyone visit normally?

I have some print adds coming out soon too :-)
A lot of my friends and myself buy dvd's from Zavvi (http://www.zavvi.co.uk), they took over the UK Virgin Megastores. Might be worth emailing them, just a thought. And good luck!!!!!

[Kagemaru]

Just ordered the DVD. Looking forward to it.

[LCF]

Facebook fan page!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Passion-of-the-Art/10286291386

[GA_Teg]

Got my DVD ordered now! Can't wait.

[Jason Cole]

Cool, anyone that hasn't ordered yet should try and do so in the next week. The special ends Monday week (in 9 days). Remember this is a pre-order, the final product wont ship until mid April.

[richardj7]

Well, Jason, I've ordered my copy. I don't know if you've had orders from Canada yet, more precisely from the Montreal area, if not, you've got at least one for now. I intend to promote it. Although we're a mostly french-speaking province in Canada, there are enough photographers who are bilingual and who regularly buy english books and DVDs. So no worries...:)

[DwightMcCann]

Although we're a mostly french-speaking province in Canada, there are enough photographers who are bilingual and who regularly buy english books and DVDs. So no worries...:)

Have you listened to his YouTube outtake snippets? Won't help to speak English trying to understand him ... and his MUA is worse ... she reminds me of those old English movies where everyone is always saying, "Blimey!" Watch out or he'll want you to pay in Aussie pounds (or did we already have that discussion?)

[I am only teasing ... I shot MMA last night and it always leaves me feeling somewhat in need of humor. ]

[Jason Cole]

Hahah very funny Dwight! lol

I actually tried as best i can to talk a little slower so its easier to understand what i say!

I have tried out snippets of the DVD to a few overseas friends and so far everyone has been able to understand me...

I was thinking about putting subtitles (English) on the DVD BUT it would hold it up more... and i know everyone is keen as to get it!

[DwightMcCann]

I was totally kidding! In fact, after about a minute of the YouTube snippet I didn't even notice you were speaking a foreign tongue, er, ah, I mean with an accent to which I am not accustomed. And now that I've cleaned all the blood off my monitor since finishing the EliteXC Challenger Series image edits I am feeling much better. I just hope you stick to schedule as it won't be long before you'll have snow down there and shipping may become a problem. :-)

Hahah very funny Dwight! lol

I actually tried as best i can to talk a little slower so its easier to understand what i say!

I have tried out snippets of the DVD to a few overseas friends and so far everyone has been able to understand me...

I was thinking about putting subtitles (English) on the DVD BUT it would hold it up more... and i know everyone is keen as to get it!

[TeeJay]

....I was thinking about putting subtitles (English) on the DVD BUT it would hold it up more...

You could always include a transcript!


Hey, just kidding.

Jason, I see you are "just down the road" from Parkes - do you know it. I am good friends with some of "Sir Henry's" relatives.

TJ

[Jason Cole]

LOL im not really just down the road from parkes, its about an eight hour drive....

Hmm maybe if people really have trouble understanding I might do a transcript....

Thats not a bad idea at all :-)

[TeeJay]

LOL im not really just down the road from parkes, its about an eight hour drive....

8 Hours? - its only about 3 inches away on my map! :D

TJ

[nchphoto]

how much for this DVD and where can I get one?

[Jason Cole]

The DVD is on special at the moment for POTN Members to the end of the month. Its $64 including shipping and you can order it from my website. www.jasoncolephotography.com.au

This is a pre-order, the DVD will ship around Mid April.

[wardie]

I've ordered today

[Jason Cole]

DVD Update:

The DVD is FINISHED!!!! Yeah!!!!!!!!

Beta Copies ship to the beta Testers TOMORROW!

Running time is 192 minutes.... (yes over three hours).

Man can i waffle on....

Im thinking about having a launch party down here in Wollongong, at the Portofino.. partners welcome.

RSVP if you would be interested. It will most likely be on Friday night soon, starting around 7:30pm. Not sure if its going to go ahead until i have numbers :-)

I cant believe after all this work its finally finished... in my hot little shaking hand is the first Beta..... i have goosebumps and little butterflies.... :-)

[scooter]

Has Peter Trainer ordered one yet ???

[Jason Cole]

LOL im soooooo staying out of that... hahaha No comment...

[scooter]

I like your sence of humor....... I had to ask since i got to photograph him a week or two ago

http://www.thedaily.com.au/news/2008/mar/02/what-dream-job/

[DwightMcCann]

I like your sence of humor....... I had to ask since i got to photograph him a week or two ago

http://www.thedaily.com.au/news/2008/mar/02/what-dream-job/

Well, Jason is certainly better looking with a prettier bride!

[General Kratos]

DVD Update:

The DVD is FINISHED!!!! Yeah!!!!!!!!

Beta Copies ship to the beta Testers TOMORROW!

Running time is 192 minutes.... (yes over three hours).

Man can i waffle on....

Im thinking about having a launch party down here in Wollongong, at the Portofino.. partners welcome.

RSVP if you would be interested. It will most likely be on Friday night soon, starting around 7:30pm. Not sure if its going to go ahead until i have numbers :-)

I cant believe after all this work its finally finished... in my hot little shaking hand is the first Beta..... i have goosebumps and little butterflies.... :-)


It's been a long time. I can see how you are so excited about this. I remember deciding if I should ask for this DVD as my Christmas present. :D Looking foward to seeing the DVD in my hands.

[Jason Cole]

Yeah i had no idea how much work there was in this DVD.. no idea at all.. lol

I thought i would get some filming done, throw together a DVD and presto, we are finished :-) lol its been a HUGE learning curve for me too... HUGE!

[adam LC]

Ok then Jason... how long's it been really? not when you had the idea of the dvd; but when production actually started to the point of the dupes being made soon.

[Jason Cole]

Around 5 months...

[LCF]

but now that you go the hang of it we can expect a new one each month ;)
hehehhe

[DwightMcCann]

but now that you go the hang of it we can expect a new one each month ;)
hehehhe
I think one a month with 12 different major topics for the year, maybe Nudes, Boudoir, industrial locations, bars/clubs, outdoors-beach, outdoors-forest, outdoors-rocks, partners, pin-ups, fashion-studio, fashion-runway, etc., etc.

[Jason Cole]

LOL Yeah right, we were just talking last night and saying just how much work there was in this project ..... like serious, its consumed me for the last 5 months... every other minute there was a problem or something that needed to be fixed... every other minute.. try doing this when you have a really busy business and you sort of start to see the picture.... having said that, its always been my goal to produce something like this so im stoked its nearly done.... :-)

[Jason Cole]

The Beta copies will ship today to the Beta Testers:

As usual im opening up the process to the POTN community.

Here is the Beta test guide, is there anything else you would like to see added to the guide?

http://www.jasoncolephotography.com.au/_wedding/DVDBETA.html

Think hard here people as this could affect you directly.

Thanks in advancde :-)

[adam LC]

how many testers are there?

[Jason Cole]

Ten, all different walks of life too, from the super pro to the learner...

[DwightMcCann]

Without seeing the beta it is a little tricky. The guide doesn't seem to solicit suggestions for additional or change to content such as calibrating a flash meter or enhancing back dimples with one's thumbs. What if one of the beta testers has a great suggestion but it may require reshooting ... I'd hate to think they'd hold back because it would make more work for you! :-)

[Jason Cole]

I'm not sure how we will handle that yet if it comes up, if it was something that required some re shooting and couldn't be explained using text screens on the DVD then yes we would re shoot and yes it would hold up the DVD, but im absolutely NOT going to release a product that i willingly know has faults in it. Thats the whole idea of the Beta program.

[Alexajlex]

I'm not sure how we will handle that yet if it comes up, if it was something that required some re shooting and couldn't be explained using text screens on the DVD then yes we would re shoot and yes it would hold up the DVD, but im absolutely NOT going to release a product that i willingly know has faults in it. Thats the whole idea of the Beta program.


One think that I noticed on your video promo on the website is the fact that your chroma keyer is affecting the logo on your shirt making the background video show through.

Typically whenever this happens there can be 2 main causes:

1)Your logo (or whatever item has become transparent) is the same color as the greenscreen

2)You are too close to the greenscreen and there is color spill which is casting the greenscreen color on unwanted places.

By the looks of it this is more of a number 1 issue.

Otherwise the trailer and material appears fantastic.
I will be placing my order shortly.
:)

[Jason Cole]

DVD Update:

Beta 1 of the DVD shipped TODAY to all the Beta Testers.

Now.. the ANXIOUS WAIT :-) Hahahaa!

P.S. Alex - the Greenscreen has been fixed up, but well spotted :-)

[akiwi]

Ooooh goody... It's getting closer to A day. (A = Arrival)
Congrats Jason on getting the project through.
I hope the beta testers don't find anything that requires a re-shoot, but if they do, don't bust a boiler trying to get it done.

[adam LC]

^^^
I'm much easier to please! If the beta testers find anything... ignore them... and send it to me anyway.... THAT'S AN ORDER SOLDIER!!!! :):)

[DwightMcCann]

^^^
I'm much easier to please! If the beta testers find anything... ignore them... and send it to me anyway.... THAT'S AN ORDER SOLDIER!!!! :):)

Hey, he could kill two or three birds with one stone by posting the DVD up on his website in a secret place only us POTNers would know about ... we could all give feedback immediately without all this Beta Tester jazz! :-)

I sure hope Lorek is a beta tester! And maybe Freddy, too.

[TeeJay]

Hey, he could kill two or three birds with one stone by posting the DVD up on his website in a secret place only us POTNers would know about ... we could all give feedback immediately without all this Beta Tester jazz! :-)

I sure hope Lorek is a beta tester! And maybe Freddy, too.

What a great idea! (goto agree about Lorek and Freddy too!)

TJ

[Jason Cole]

Today is the day!

The Australian Beta Testers get their copies today, the American Beta Testers get theirs Friday (Tomorrow - do you know how much it costs to send Express post to the USA!!! ouch).

Its funny, after all this time and effort (and hasn't it been a mammoth effort) that finally the DVD is nearly done. Its a nervous anticipation now. I know the product is good, its the best of its kind but I also know how picky some people can be about very small things so i have done my best to cover every possible angle.

Now is the time to sit and wait and see what people think... im absolutely ITCHING to get back the first responses. I showed the Designer (Dallas Par from Merlin Media - responsible for cover design and all the various web related things needed) and Dallas just said "Wow" and couldn't stop smiling... he said im on a winner here for sure :-)

The DVD Is on special for four more days, until the 31st March, where it goes to its normal price of $79US + Shipping. Running time is approx 192 minutes.... (thats all i could cram in!) :-)

Thanks again to you guys too, your where it all started :-)

[Jon Foster]

Hey, do I get one at the special price? I'm on your list of pre-order buyers... If I need to do anything let me know. Actually, I thought you were going to e-mail us when it was time to pay etc. What should I do???

Jon.

[Jon Foster]

Hold on. I found the correct post and have ordered my copy from your website. Now I can't wait to get it!

On a side note, my 16 year old son is into photography as well. Is the DVD ok for him to see? I mean no nudes or anything crazy like that?

Jon.

[Jason Cole]

Yes the DVD is fine for younger viewers, there is implied nude, like Stacey with her hands of her boobs, but no actual nudity, and its very much shot in a documentary educational style too.

The Feedback from the Beta Testers so far is very promising, a few things have come up already but then thats the idea of the Beta tester :-)

[LCF]

Ooooh goody... It's getting closer to A day. (A = Arrival)

or D-day (Drool-day) :lol::lol: