the real, the random, the rant // five
the real // Will it be a boy or girl? We will soon find out, as Konrad’s baby is getting closer and closer to the due date, May 12th.
The random // 86….
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the real // Matt Ebenezer. What an amazing guy, and not JUST because of his Australian accent. We had the privilege of spending time with him in California, Las Vegas, Texas and Toronto. He was staying right downtown Toronto so a car was necessary. Keep in mind the driver’s seat was on the wrong side and he was driving on the wrong side of the road, in rush hour, Toronto traffic….all the while filming it all for his wife back home. Pretty brave. We are stoked that he will be guest speaking at our workshops in Australia, February 2010.
the real // Spring has sprung at stillmotion! As exciting as that sounds, really what that means is spring-cleaning and getting more organized for the season. What THAT means is that there is stuff everywhere in our back room.
the random // Even though we see each other almost everyday, all day, we have decided to start having a team lunch meeting, once a week. This just gives us a chance to socialize with one another, rather then always talking about work. This week we had our first team lunch meeting. It consisted of talking (about work, but who can blame us? Were obsessed), laughing together, and some very complicated meal orders – but that’s nothing new.
the random // Is it true? Ray Roman is hiding a secret! I overheard that a certain someone, that shall remain anonymous, called his studio to find Michael Buble BLASTING in the background. Wow Ray, I never knew you had such a sensitive side.
the rant // As I was standing in the very long Tim Horton’s line the other morning I decided to check my e-mail. My eyebrows faced down and I had quite the confused look on my face when reading this, until I saw who it was from. Joe, a very enthusiastic guy that I had the pleasure of meeting in Vegas. Here’s what he had to say about stillmotion:
Dear Patrick, Konrad, Jessica, Michael, and the rest of the Still-Motion Crew,
The following is a late night letter I thought I would send to the entire bunch. I mean if there were 8 of you… you could even do a cool little Brady Bunch intro for the studio… we could re-record the Brady Bunch song… and spoof it. Anyway, like I said this is a rant… or a rumble… basically a rambling of words that I’m writing at 3 am. At the current time… I’ve been up for 3.5 straight weeks (with 2-4 hours of sleep per night). Initially, I thought this had to do with my pre/post excitement from NAB. Then I realized it had to do with my love of StillMotion. Call it a minor obsession, a fetish, fixation, compulsion, Still-Motion mania, a fascination… (or if we’re going to list things the thesaurus associated with an African fetish: Juju, talisman, charm, amulet, effigy, Garret Brown’s voiceover talent being used for the 2010 world cup in South Africa). Yeah that’s right… it’s Garret Brown… going to Canada… talking about Molsen Beer! Anywho… I’ve decided that my new mission in life… is to secretly move to Canada, and join Still Motion. Whether it be as your lens cleaner, your ego booster, or even… your rod shiner! Perhaps even one day… I could work my way up through the ranks of waterboy, steadicam deodorizer, and pedicurist to become a cinematographer. Or better yet! Patrick Moreau.
Anyway… I plan to bring custom cookies made in the likeness of each of your faces next time I visit. See here. No seriously though… if it were permissible to live in a tent outside Still-Motion HQ and work for you guys… I would. I freakin’ love you. And if this email doesn’t make your day… I’m going to have to fire up the camera and green screen aren’t i?
Pip pip cheerio,
Sir Stunzi!
No alcohol was used in the production of this email.
Joseph Robert Stunzi releases all rights to republication, reproduction, and replication of this email the the designated recipients… so feel free to post this on the blog if it makes your day. Or feel free to send it to your provencial legislator and get a restraining order.
This made my day, as intended. Thanks Joseph!
-Jess
mmmm, 86 posts? :D
I am assuming noone has guessed the 86 thing right yet…. I want to know!!!!!!!!!!!!
86 means nothing more than random thing to see how many crazy guesses we could come up with. You sneaky little girl :0
86 – The number of pieces of equipment you bring to each shoot — the number you get when you add up all the ages of people who work at StillMotion –
OK so I am going to take a crack at the 86 mystery, i didn’t see anywhere where I am limited to the number of guesses so here it goes:
- “The term 86′d was used in the restaurant business when specials are sold out. I have also seen it used in less than tasteful terms of some one’s/thing’s life coming to an end.”
So this would mean that one of the SM workshops is already sold out or almost sold out, or it could also mean that you have no more availability left for 2009 or 2010.
86 could also be referring to:
-the number of days left to a workshop
-the number of clients you have served
-the number of inquires you have had for a SM workshop
-86 comments or hits on a particular blog post
-86 days until a vacation
-86 months SM has existed
-86 days until the new person starts
-86 pieces of art or photographs found in the SM studio
-86 was the year Jessica was born
-86 inquires for 2009 or 2010
I’m all out of guesses… lol
86 comes before 87 and just after 85. Technically I am right. $86k is the amount of your next hollywood wedding you are shooting for Brad and Angelina.
86 – the number of comments you get every day about how awesome your work is? ;) or the number of Officers + Admins you have on your StillMotion Facebook group or the number of cities you’ve travelled to in the past year….that’s all I have…for now!
Great point and very interesting food for thought. I’m not sure I have any clients I can replicate this with, but will bear in mind for the future. Regards
Nice ! :).. Thanks buddy..
86 – the number of days the SM crew will actually be on Canadian soil in 2010
Hoping baby K joins us soon… as the anticipation builds!
} wanda
86 – the number of videos you have posted on Vimeo!
ya can’t wait to welcoming Konrad’s baby to the world :)
86…there are 86 Stillmotion videos on Vimeo (public view)? :-P
another great post!
how funny–i think joseph is saying what half of us think all the time too except keep to ourselves. :-) and i want to see those cookies with your personalized faces on them!!
who doesn’t LOVE a team lunch?
and 86 days till michael’s wedding? :-)
Hmmm…could the 86 be referring to impatience regarding Konrad’s baby’s birth? ie “86 it” already?
The Garret Brown Molsen Beer comment doesn’t make sense unless you hear his amazing voiceover talent! 86… days until Konrad’s baby is due?
Can’t wait for the next addition to the SM family! Hmm…As for “The Random // 86….” You usually don’t capitalize “the” in your posts such as “the random”, “the rant”, the real”, etc. 86 usually means to “forget about it” (ignore it) or to get rid of it.
Fun post! I am super excited to meet the new member of the Still Motion family. Can’t wait to see the Michael Jackson moves baby Konrad will crank out! By-the-way, I LOVE that email. It makes me smile knowing there’s someone out there who loves you guys as much as I do (though I do love you guys from a distance)! 86….hmm…it’s the atomic number of Radon which is a close spelling and as random a guess as the word “random.” :P
I just had a mental picture of Ray in a tight shirt, singing to Michael Buble. Thats it, I’m going to see a shrink. ;)