Return | Newsletter Back Issues | Previous | Next Chapman/Leonard's Seminar Wrap-ups Robert Primes, ASC Sets up shots for attendees at the Chapman/Leonard seminar held in North Nollywood and San Francisco this March. North Hollywood, CA-"Here's the shot; You are to follow the actor as he enters a cavernous room from bright sunlight. He walks to a large buffet table, pours coffee and then pauses? You must pull in close at the table to catch his expressions. Then, pull back through a second door, leading the actor's exit. This will be a medium shot expanding to a long establishing shot followed by a swift boom up to the 18-foot roof", explains Robert Primes, ASC. One-hundred fifty industry professionals watched how to film this continuous (no-cutaways -allowed) scene using Chapman/Leonard's newest equipment at a March 14 seminar. Robert Primes, ASC, employing the latest in remote cameras, first demonstrated the moves. The invited guests, made up of industry representatives, film students and the academic community, got to operate the equipment themselves. Laurel Moje, a Santa Barbara-based producer spent the better part of the day walking through the array of film gear. She said, "We were at ShowBiz Expo and some of the equipment looked pretty flimsy. These here look sturdy and smooth. We are really glad you put this on." Technical specialists from Chapman/Leonard demonstrated every type of crane, dolly, pedestal, crane arm, base and remote camera system at the North Hollywood headquarters. Most pieces were mounted with cameras to simulate real production circumstances so seminar attendees could work the gear and be guided through by experts. Better yet, they got answers relating to their work and project requirements. The event is planned for other cities in the near future. Announcements will be mailed to Chapman/Leonard customers and through local industry representatives. Orlando Studio & Production Center Update Production Report: Toyota Commercial Shot in Orlando for Saatchi & Saatchi Orlando, FL- The scene? A busy automobile showroom. Customers and salespeople move between gleaming models, some of which are perched on pedestals to better display their metallic beauty. The effect is just what the Greater New York Toyota Dealers Association sought when they contracted the filming of 5 half-minute television spots. Above: A scene from the Altman/Procko Toyota Spot shot at the Chapman/Leonard Studio & Production Center in Orlando, Florida. Saatchi & Saatchi had good reason to select the Orlando stages of Chapman/Leoanrd. Janet Rango, of Saatchi & Saatchi, explained the agency's decision. "We had to recreate a dealership and the Orlando stages are the cleanest, newest, nicest space we've worked on. The agency and producer Altman-Proco of Miami, are familiar with Florida's film industry." "Orlando's 9,000 square-foot facility is the largest in the state and offers more for the dollar," explained Rango. Producer Judy Altman added, "Orlando has...the best design, all the creature comforts and very simple access." In House Services at the Chapman / Leonard Orlando Center * Coming Attractions Grip & Electric (407) 851-1880 Specializing in lighting and grip equipment for rentals, expendable supply sales with skilled crew also available. * Vaughn Broadcast Rentals (407) 857-0410 Specializing in the rental of a vast array of broadcast rental equipment...new equipment includes..Arriflex 435ES and 535B Cameras, all support gear such as the Weaver Steadmen with 3rd Axis Gear Head 2 and Arri shift and tilt lenses. Additionally, Vaughn has a large assortment of video equipment. * Vaughn Duplication Services (407) 240-3456 Providing full service duplication (standard play and high speed EP), international video standards conversions, Macrovision Anti-Copying protection, national and international distribution replication and MPEG encoding. Vaughn is a licensed JVC loader/duplication facility. * Scent Film (407) 812-1330 A Florida and California Corporation, specializing in producing major theatrical productions for feature films and television. Owned and operated by Ilya Salkind- producer of Superman and Jane Chaplin-daughter of Charlie Chaplin, who is a producer and writer. * ESS-Expendable Supply Store (407) 888-2933 A division of the Matthews Studio Group. ESS specializes in the sales of expendable supplies and provides sales of lighting, grip and camera support equipment. * BEC Technologies (407) 855-8181 Specializes in Fiber Optic Audio Designs. Currently working on the development of Broadband Distribution Systems to deliver Digital Satellite type signals to home Set Top via existing telephone lines. These systems are also expected to provide high speed Internet Access. * Barnstorm Productions (407) 438-0026 Specializes in video tape distribution worldwide, with video tape sales in excess of 200,000 units. Additionaly, Barnstorm specializes in low budget feature deveiopment, special interest video tape production and sports programming.   Editor/Writer: Christine C. Huenergardt Assistant Editor/Writer: Gary Curtis Art Department: Christopher Landers Advertising Sales: Deborah Morris Please send letters, stories, photos, inquiries, comments and drawings to: Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment 12950 Raymer Street North Hollywood, CA 91605 Attn: Christine Huenergardt CALL FAX (888) 883 6559 (818) 775-1459 www.chapman-leonard.com

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