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September 1st, 2006

The AFT One-ton Package has been upgraded to 23kW of tungsten lighting.


April 16th, 2005

My first printed article appears in the May 2005 issue of DV Magazine!  Read it the printed magazine or take a look at the online version:

"Powering Your Next Shoot"
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Lots of new informational pages added to the site to aid you in your selection of gear:

One-ton Truck - complete grip/electric package for commercial and Indie feature sets
Light Comparisons - side-by-side photometric specs for all the AFT instruments
Car Mount Systems - practical examples of car mount setups


March 19th, 2005

A new name to reflect expanding services and rentals!  My production rental service is now;

The $25,000 inventory expansion is near completion.  I'm waiting for a last few grip items to call it complete.  But, the good stuff is here now, including;


January 15th, 2005

A $25,000 gear inventory expansion!  Look for new items including doorway dolly with track, Kino-Flo Gaffer kit, Foto-flex softboxes, Porta-jib Traveler, 8x8 and 12x12 overheads, and scads of grip gear.


September 15th, 2004

In order to best expand my current rental inventory, I am conducting a survey of Austin area filmmakers.  Participants receive 10% off their next rental and a chance to win a weekend lighting package worth $190.


November 20, 2003

I am renting my production gear now!  I've been building the gear rentals pages to help new and Indie filmmakers get the most out of their production.  I've included information for newcomers on various tools including my "straight talk" and "grip tips."

 

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