Paving : seeing it happen - To tony, and others

wildbill · Post: # 18725Post **wildbill** Sun May 13, 2007 1:13 pm

Does anyone have, or know of a "how to" video or DVD on layng block paving? if not, then what are your thoughts on producing one for the less experienced of us out there? what about the pros offering beginners some hands on guidance, say one or two days tuition in return for free labour ? Your thoughts ?

wildbill

Post: # 18729Post **Tony McC** Sun May 13, 2007 5:44 pm

There are some out there but they really are dire. In most of those I've seen, the instuction is plain WRONG in key matters, and some of them leave home-made porn looking like quality productions.

John Higgins, from Aintree Paving, and meself talked about making a DVD a couple of years ago, but we've both been so bloody busy since then that it's never happened.

My feeling is that, if it is to be done, it needs to be done properly, with a realistic budget, professional camera and sound, and top-notch production. I can't afford to fund it, but if someone out there with deep pockets is interested in sponsoring such a venture, I'd definitely be interested.

Stuarty · Post: # 18730Post **Stuarty** Sun May 13, 2007 7:15 pm

I think it would be a good idea, but it would need to be done correctly as you say Tony. It would definatley help some folk who cant picture how to go about things. Maybe we could even give some out to all those cowboys out there... :p

Sun May 13, 2007 10:03 pm

a mate of mine owns a film production company in london,we did a days shooting in derby and the costs were astronomical,the proper cameras are like 5k a day with a cameraman plus sound men,grips runners etc.things like the wrong light can costs 10's of thousands
i will ask him but i am pretty sure they get commissioned to do the stuff due to cost
cheers
LLL

Post: # 18887Post **Dave_L** Fri May 18, 2007 9:00 am

We're in the wrong trade Tone!! :p

Paverman Dan · Thu May 24, 2007 10:03 pm

Tony McC wrote:In most of those I've seen, the instuction is plain WRONG in key matters, and some of them leave home-made porn looking like quality productions.

Now I'm curious to know what is in Tony's DVD collection!

Post: # 19112Post **Dave_L** Thu May 24, 2007 11:34 pm

Paverman Dan wrote:
Tony McC wrote:In most of those I've seen, the instuction is plain WRONG in key matters, and some of them leave home-made porn looking like quality productions.

Now I'm curious to know what is in Tony's DVD collection!

hahaha - I think he's incriminated himself!! :p

pecka · Post: # 30155Post **pecka** Mon Jul 21, 2008 5:28 pm

Great idea. Ive watched it done a few times and its very interesting and informative. (Im sure the pros here just do it without thinking tho)

But thats enough about the pornos..

ambient · Post: # 30250Post **ambient** Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:58 pm

loads on e bay dont know if there any good though

Post: # 30468Post **Tony McC** Fri Aug 01, 2008 10:05 pm

They're not. In one I bought for 'research purposes' I'm sure one of the schoolboys laying the paving is smoking a spliff.

I have a decent video camera now, and have just about taught myself how to use it properly, and to use the editing software. I made a not-bad 20 minute video of a gig I attended recently (for personal use only, so no copyright issues) and now I feel almost confident enough to film an actual installation. I have a couple of projects in mind for later this summer, so, as they say, watch this space.....