Jay1 Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 I am thinking about putting together a HPPD documentary As some of you know, part of my work entails shooting film/video, i'm quite skilled in this and could make a production that would look very professional. The things standing in my way are: 1) Budget, I can keep the shooting/editing budget fairly low... Would just need to hire lights and any location fees to shoot interviews, cut aways etc. Travel and accommodation (if shot in the states) 2) Interviewees. I think a mix of hppd sufferers, medical staff and current lsd users would make for an interesting documentary. 3) Location. I think I would get most success stateside, but don't know many people or where and how to contact medical staff. I think it would cost about $10k, all in all. Maybe we could set up a kickstarter campaign to help funding? Is this worth doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myrslingerbult Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 Great idea! I'm also very good at filming and editing films. Kickstarter would be nice, but i think you need an american bank to use kickstarter. People really need to know what HPPD is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey_magic Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 Sounds like a great idea. I'm looking forward to it allready. Scorsese look out!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myrslingerbult Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 I would prefer a dark and sad tone of the documentary, because it's a real sorrow to live with HPPD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay1 Posted October 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 I think kickstarter is available in uk now or soon. If we can raise the budget, then myrs... you want to assist? Maybe it is worth doing it in Europe.... But finding knowledgeable doctors will be a pain. If we could interview Dr. Abraham and David, it would make it more official. I have a blackmagic cinema camera on pre-order which should be available in spring 2013... so I think Spring/summer would be a good target. I'll have a Canon 5DIII and Lumix GH2 as 2nd/3rd cams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myrslingerbult Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 Ah, okay, then kickstarter would be nice. It would be a pleasure to assist, however my symptoms are so intense that i can't even go to school. Hehe, I like your cameras! I've got a Canon 500D but i'm planning on buying a 650D and a steadycam. Are you thinking about 1080 with condensator mic? I think interviews would be a vital part. I also think that if we make a documentary, Kozin and Abraham would like to take part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay1 Posted October 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 Yea, i'd make it to the same level as the broadcast stuff i work on... 1080p and the bulk of the shots with broadcast standard 4:2:2 10bit video and top quality audio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myrslingerbult Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 That's cool! Tell me about your broadcast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay1 Posted October 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 I don't wanna say too much as I have to try and keep my career protected from prejudice of having a drug associated problem. But i've worked on a few shoots and post production on several projects that have been screened in UK. Usually as DP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgrade Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 I've been editing Pro Tools audio for over 10 years and is in fact my forte. Best bet for audio would be shotgun mics and digital field recorders. Either use the white Canon [xl-1 or the XH-A1]or the Panasonic [ag-hvx, ag-dvg, ag-dvx]..IMO..........i think they are 3ccd. The Panasonic i know for a fact they use at MTV for bulk of their offsight gigs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay1 Posted October 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 The BlackMagic has 48 kHz and 24 bit audio in. I'd take a 2nd 48 kHz/24 bit recorder for backup. Technically, I am very well set up (cinema grade equipment). The problems will be finding people to interview, planning, lighting and travel/accommodation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgrade Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 Grant info [mucho red tape lol]: National Endowment for the Arts International Documentary Association The Independent Feature Project The Sundance Institute State Governments HPPD Foundation Pew Research? http://www.documentary.org/content/grants http://www.documentary.org/blog/upcoming-grant-opportunities-and-deadlines http://www.ehow.com/info_7757519_list-documentary-film-grants.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myrslingerbult Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 This is such a great idea! We have to get the word out about HPPD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgrade Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 The thing is that HPPD is not on the front of everyone's mind. But everybody knows someone who has ended up with psychiatric issues because of drugs. Visual snow is not high up on the list for which to find a cure. And i while it is really annoying; anxiety, drdp, depression, psychosis, hallucinations, anhedonia, that doesn't get better after a bad trip or drug use, are more universal and more pressing. And there is an issue even to people who have taken certain prescribed pharmaceuticals [ie-paxil, sleeping pills, halcyon, etc]. This is going to take a lot of planning and may end up being like writing up a bill in the US congress: takes forever, never gets done, and everyone votes against it.....LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgrade Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 If this were done, there is really very little of its kind, and would be monumental IMO for the HPPD community. I'd be willing to put up some of my own money but would need to have the money matched with grant money to make it a viable thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay1 Posted November 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 Maybe you and/or David can look into a kickstarter campaign too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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