Let's Help VaughnWhyNot

[_ray_biddle_]

If anyone knows how to contact him have him contact me.

I don't have much to offer but let him know I'll send him $100 as a way to start his NEW EQUIPMENT fund.

We're all one bad day from from giving up. I've been through what he is experiencing and it sucks.

I hope some of my fellow Indymogulers step up.

[New Spark Films]

I admire you a TON for being so generous, but I assume a lot of mogulers (including me) are very short on money. If I could give him money I would, but I have my own equipment to save up for, my own films to fund. If there's anything I can do to help him not related to donating money I'll do it.

[ilikecookies]

i'll pitch in. i've got 10 bucks free. the rest are for my movie. ill send it to him

[_ray_biddle_]

I admire you a TON for being so generous, but I assume a lot of mogulers (including me) are very short on money. If I could give him money I would, but I have my own equipment to save up for, my own films to fund. If there's anything I can do to help him not related to donating money I'll do it.

Like I said I have been through it and I can afford it. Moral support is a great thing to give him too!

Just pass the word and get him any help you can.

[KMProductions]

I'll see if I can pitch in any. I don't have much but maybe a little.

[Vaughn Whynot]

guys guys guys
your way to nice
serious tho

[_ray_biddle_]

guys guys guys
your way to nice
serious tho

We're like a family, we make films. We wake up and think about film. Whether it is a feature or a skate video.


Filmmakers have to stand by each other!

[Vaughn Whynot]

you guys rock
how am i ever going to repay you guys
i going to have a tribute video for you guys

[ace24]

We're like a family, we make films. We wake up and think about film. Whether it is a feature or a skate video.


Filmmakers have to stand by each other!

You are the best person I know on these forums, always going to great lengths to help people, thank you.

And if I wasn't a kid I would send you money, just if I had a job. We're a family.

[Vaughn Whynot]

jesus you guys are doing more then my own family lol
serious i will never leave mogul at all just because of the support

[glmclainmovies]

umm I'm broke...but yeah. I would gladly send you money. I would kill myself if I was separated from filmmaking so...if the fund is still open when I get a job I'll be glad to :)

[_ray_biddle_]

You are the best person I know on these forums, always going to great lengths to help people, thank you.

And if I wasn't a kid I would send you money, just if I had a job. We're a family.


You're welcome. Just remember me in your award speeches!

[Vaughn Whynot]

no probs
you would be guest of honor lol

[ciwi286]

I really wish I could help, but im broke right now and I'm too young to have a job so I'm literally scraping together pennies. Ray you are an awesome guy!

But if there is anything else I can help out with PM me! I'd be glad to help!

[_ray_biddle_]

jesus you guys are doing more then my own family lol
serious i will never leave mogul at all just because of the support

I've been through that too. Always be true to yourself. I used to be an accountant, I hated it. I didn't get into this until I was in my 30's.

While it has been a struggle at times and I've been through weird stuff, writing and making film always brings a smile to my face.

[BackyardProductions]

if i had any money i would pitch in but i am broke

[DocHoliday8403]

I'll pitch in some money, Vaughn you should set up a pay pal account so that we can transfer money to it, that would make the process a little easier.

[BinBinProductions]

RAY! your sooooo awesome! your sooo nice, i wish i could chip in, but like everyone else, im broke and when i do get a little amount of money i save up. but your soo generous. if only i could be like you somedayy.

vaughn sorry bro that i dont have money to send, but hopefully you can get enough money for what you need!

[NaziActionFigure]

Wow, Ray you're a very generous man. I've also been through it, and it can be devastating. It's so violating. When something like that happens it can make you think of all the bad in the world .But I know if when I had been robbed someone had made such a kind gesture, it would have been enormous in helping me.

[Vaughn Whynot]

MORNING NEWS
so i woke up with a phone call,the cops got my stuff back but not the kids involved....thats right kids between the ages 12-15 as the cops said
so i was happy
so just got back to home and i even more sad...they smashed my camera and laptop screen......i had no warranty on my camera or laptop.......so i broke down..i not going to lie but i cried...i work my ass of to get all this stuff and it was taken away that fast.
i called JVC and they was complete dicks, said if i had not been cheap and about the extra warranty this would of not happened, and also they was not planning on replaces because it seemed sketchy....i freaked out and hung up
then i called hp think it would be same
but it was different
they understood and got me on the phone with a superviser and they plan on replace my laptop free and transferring my info from the broken laptop to the new one
i am very happy that i at least have my laptop back with everything on it
thanks to everyone tho
and if you feel you don't want to help anymore i understand and would like to say thanks to everyone that has supported
also my diggy cam was in pieces....only that still worked was the sd card
thanks again
Vaughn

[Citrus]

MORNING NEWS
so i woke up with a phone call,the cops got my stuff back but not the kids involved....thats right kids between the ages 12-15 as the cops said
so i was happy
so just got back to home and i even more sad...they smashed my camera and laptop screen......i had no warranty on my camera or laptop.......so i broke down..i not going to lie but i cried...i work my ass of to get all this stuff and it was taken away that fast.
i called JVC and they was complete dicks, said if i had not been cheap and about the extra warranty this would of not happened, and also they was not planning on replaces because it seemed sketchy....i freaked out and hung up
then i called hp think it would be same
but it was different
they understood and got me on the phone with a superviser and they plan on replace my laptop free and transferring my info from the broken laptop to the new one
i am very happy that i at least have my laptop back with everything on it
thanks to everyone tho
and if you feel you don't want to help anymore i understand and would like to say thanks to everyone that has supported
also my diggy cam was in pieces....only that still worked was the sd card
thanks again
Vaughn
That's bittersweet. Congrats on getting your stuff, even if it was smashed. Congrats on HP being nice and transferring your info. I think it is better that the laptop was saved because you can do so much more with the laptop and no camera than if you have a camera and no laptop. Oh...wait you must have a desktop to be typing that...well congrats on the laptop anyway. I'll be glad to send some money when I get this months payment on my HP laptop payed off.

[Darkmast508]

Hey, glad to hear you're getting a new laptop. I suggest that you upgrade security in your house, buy a safe and put your laptop and camera and other valuables in there when you aren't using them. I also suggest spending the extra bit on the warranty, my camera once nearly broke and I got a warranty, It fixed itself but I'm darn glad I got one. I suggest Canon next time, I think they'll be less of Idiots and actually help you next time.

Good luck!

[_ray_biddle_]

MORNING NEWS
so i woke up with a phone call,the cops got my stuff back but not the kids involved....thats right kids between the ages 12-15 as the cops said
so i was happy
so just got back to home and i even more sad...they smashed my camera and laptop screen......i had no warranty on my camera or laptop.......so i broke down..i not going to lie but i cried...i work my ass of to get all this stuff and it was taken away that fast.
i called JVC and they was complete dicks, said if i had not been cheap and about the extra warranty this would of not happened, and also they was not planning on replaces because it seemed sketchy....i freaked out and hung up
then i called hp think it would be same
but it was different
they understood and got me on the phone with a superviser and they plan on replace my laptop free and transferring my info from the broken laptop to the new one
i am very happy that i at least have my laptop back with everything on it
thanks to everyone tho
and if you feel you don't want to help anymore i understand and would like to say thanks to everyone that has supported
also my diggy cam was in pieces....only that still worked was the sd card
thanks again
Vaughn

I stand by my offer. Use it to help defray the costs involved.

Some day you may be able to do the same for someone else.

While the situation still sucks, you didn't quit! You hung in there. Maybe you need to find the nastiest 16 year old to put a severe beat down on those who stole your stuff?

Everybody cries, don't believe the macho crap.

Turn this series of events into a story and make a film out of it.

I'm glad things are working out.

Now I'm off to interview some whack jobs in Northern Idaho. There's a good chance I'll be arrested or beaten up.

[_ray_biddle_]

Thank you everyone. I hate idiots! I hate disrespectful teens that think they can do whatever cause their kids.

I'd help anyone here, if I can.

[DocHoliday8403]

Glad to see you got your stuff back although it sucks it was smashed up...I'm still up for helping just need to know where to send money

[Vaughn Whynot]

we boys i don't mind if you help out
but my girlfriends mother has done the craziest thing for me
bought me a new camera
its a sony
i very happy
i do have to pay her back when i can
but for now i can start recording
http://img30.picoodle.com/img/img30/4/3/19/f_new001m_d39ab16.jpg

I AM PUMPED

[Vaughn Whynot]

here are the stats
LENS/ZOOM


Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® Lens
Zoom Key (Lever/Button on LCD Frame)
Zoom/Zoom Speed (Optical)
With Lever (During Standby): 40x, variable (4.05-33.02s)
With Lever (During Recording): 40x, variable (4.05-33.02s)
With Button on LCD Frame: 40x (11.45s)
Digital Zoom1: 80x (2000x)
Selection of Digital Zoom Ratio (2 Steps)1: 80x (2000x)
F1.8 - 4.1
f (Focal Distance): 1.9 - 76mm
f (35mm conversion) in “CAMERA-TAPE” position:
16:9 Mode2: 39 - 1560mm; 4:3 Mode2: 36 - 1440mm
Filter Diameter: 30mm
Lens Cover (Manual)
NightShot plus (SW)

CAMERA


Focus System: Full Range Auto/Manual (Touch Panel)
Manual Focus (Panel)
Spot Focus (Touch Panel)
Auto Focus (Double Mach AF)
1/6” (3mm) 960H CCD with Advanced HAD Technology
Number of Pixels (maximum, still image recording):
Gross Pixels: Approx 680K
Effective Pixels of Moving Pictures in 4:3: Approx. 340K
Minimum Illumination: 11lux (1/60 Shutter Speed)
NightShot (NightShot Plus): 0lux
White Balance: Auto/Outdoor/Indoor/One-Push (Touch Panel)
One-Push Auto (Touch Panel)
Shutter Speed: 1/60 - 1/4000
Auto Slow Shutter ON: 1/60 - 1/250
Auto Slow Shutter OFF: 1/60 – 1/250
Scene Selection: 1/60 – 1/4000
Scene Selection (Menu): Auto, Twilight, Sunrise & Sunset, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Beach, Snow
Auto Non-Flicker
Exposure Control (Touch Panel, 24 Steps)
Backlight Compensation Button
Spot Meter (Touch Panel)
Iris Control/Gain Control (Auto Only/Auto Only)
Edit Search (Touch Panel)
Rec Review (Touch Panel)
End Search
Compatibility with Guide Frame Button on tripod
Fader3 (Touch Panel): Black, White, Mosaic, Monotone
Switchable to Wide (Menu)
Clock Setting (World Time)
Date/Time Auto Indication
SteadyShot (“CAMERA-TAPE” position only, Men): Electronic, Super SteadyShot

VIEWFINDER


Colour Size: 0.75cm (0.3" type, 4:3)
Dots: 123,200 dots (560x220)
Backlight Select5 (Normal/Bright)

AUDIO

PCM Digital Stereo Recording: 12/16-bit (Menu)
PCM Digital Stereo Playback (DV): 12/16-bit, 32k, 44k, 48k
PCM Mix Balance (Menu)
Audio Dub
Built-in Stereo Electric Condenser Microphone
Speaker (16mm)
Speaker Volume Control: +/- (Touch Panel, 16 Steps)
Wind Position (Auto)

VTR


Format: DV
VTR REC: i.LINK Only
Fast Forward/Rewind Time (with AC Adapter): Approx. 1 min. 45 sec. (DVM60)
Fast Forward/Rewind Time (with fully-charged battery): Approx. 2 min. 40 sec. (DVM60)
LP REC (Menu)
LP Playback
Time Code
Advanced Data Code (Rec Date/Time, Camera Info)
OSD On/Off (Button)
OSD Output: LCD/LCD & Video Out

INPUTS/OUTPUTS (CAMCORDER)
Multi AV (Video Out/S Video Out/Audio Out/LANC): Stereo (Special) Out OnlyDC IN

INPUT/OUTPUTS (HANDYCAM STATION)

Multi AV (Video Out/S Video Out/Audio Out): Stereo (Special)i.LINK®
DC IN

LCD SCREEN


Size: 2.5" (6.2cm, 4:3)
Number of Pixels: 123,200 (560 x 220)
Touch Panel
LCD On/Off4
Backlight Brightness Select5 (Normal/Bright) (Menu)
Brightness Control: +/- (Menu)
Colour Control (Menu)
Upside Down/Mirror
Opening Angle: 90º
Turning Angles:
Counter Clockwise: 180º
Clockwise: 90º
For Monitoring: 0º

MULTI-LANGUAGE OPERATION


Menu/Warning Messages: English (Default), Simplified English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese, Canadian French, Latin American Spanish, Korean

OTHERS


Charge on Camcorder
Touch Panel Menu
Start/Stop Button on LCD Frame
Zoom Button on LCD Frame
Auto Shut Off (Menu)
Beep Sound / On/Off (Menu)
InfoLITHIUM System
Tape/Battery Remaining Indicator
Battery Info (Button)
Demonstration Mode (Menu)
Easy Handycam Button
Usage Guide (Display Guide)
Weight (without Tape, Battery, etc.): 380g
Weight (with Battery)6: 440g (NP-FH30), 450g (NP-FH50), 495g (NP-FH70), 595g (NP-FH100)
Power Consumption: 1.8W / 2.1W
Power Requirements (AC Adapter/Battery): 8.4V/7.2V, 6.8V
Charge Time for 1-Hour Shooting (Floating Charge): 15 min. (NP-FH30)
Charge Time for 1-Hour Shooting (Charger): 20 min. (NP-FH30)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 63x85x114mm (maximum size); 63x85x115mm (maximum size with supplied battery attached)
Calibration (Menu)
Picture Effects (Menu): Mosaic, Solarization, Monotone, Sepia, Negative Art, Pastel

PC SOFTWARE

Picture Motion Browser Ver. 2.0.01 for MiniDV Handycam® Camcorders

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES


AC Adapter (AC-L200)
Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-FH30)
AV Cable (Multi, no S Cable)
Installed Lithium Clock (Button Type, ML621)
Easy Handycam DVD


is this good? lol
also everyone add me to msn
VaughnWhynot@eastlink.ca

[New Spark Films]

Cool! Really happy for you...

[Sminc]

w00t w00t for happy endings :-)

Glad things are improving!

Sminc

[_ray_biddle_]

Very nice!


we boys i don't mind if you help out
but my girlfriends mother has done the craziest thing for me
bought me a new camera
its a sony
i very happy
i do have to pay her back when i can
but for now i can start recording
http://img30.picoodle.com/img/img30/4/3/19/f_new001m_d39ab16.jpg

I AM PUMPED

[gcubedproductions]

Hey man, my locker was robbed once. iPod, wallet, school planner, lacrosse pads, and some magazines I really wanted to read all gone. Never found 'em. That was bad enough. Can't imagine losing all of your film equipment and money!. We'll all pitch in a little, but there's a lot of us, so it will add up.

[Vaughn Whynot]

really you don't understand how nice that is
its like everyone said
its a family here
its pretty damn wicked

[Vaughn Whynot]

GUESS WHAT SHOWED UP TODAY!!!
BUMP BUMP BUMP
http://img27.picoodle.com/img/img27/4/3/20/f_new001m_bc83060.jpg
http://img03.picoodle.com/img/img03/4/3/20/f_new002m_6e20d59.jpg

everything is back on it
its like i never went threw this shit storm

[_ray_biddle_]

You got it running or they sent you the new one already?

Wow!

GUESS WHAT SHOWED UP TODAY!!!
BUMP BUMP BUMP
http://img27.picoodle.com/img/img27/4/3/20/f_new001m_bc83060.jpg
http://img03.picoodle.com/img/img03/4/3/20/f_new002m_6e20d59.jpg

everything is back on it
its like i never went threw this shit storm

[Vaughn Whynot]

You got it running or they sent you the new one already?

Wow!
what they did was over nighted a new laptop and i had to give a visa number so if i didn't send my broken one they would take it off a visa
so my girlfriend gave me her and i sent the broken one back in the pre paid packaging they sent
so it was a good deal..

[_ray_biddle_]

Yes it is!