| Author | Message | ||
     Barker |
I just handed over my 2 week notice to my current gig making TV commercials @ an ABC station. And I just accepted a offer as a "civilian" videographer / editor. A full-time position with the Army National Guard. This position will be as a civilian contractor in support of the National Guard Strength Readiness Support Center (SRSC) and 54 States and Territories. I will work around military aviation, military equipment, snow, mountainous terrain, natural disasters and other stateside conditions that could be considered high risk environments. (No overseas work) I will shoot footage of National Guard programs/areas of interest (NASCAR, FLW Fishing, Hot Import Nights, American Drag Racing, College Paintball, USA Rugby, Soldiers in their training environment, Soldiers at Basic Combat Training, Soldiers and Families, etc) I cant wait.  | ||
| Gentleman_jon |
Congratulations. Sounds like a real fun job. Guess you need to trade that Lightning in for a ULY with full bags to get your gear to the kind of places you'll be going now.  | ||
| Torquemonster |
congrats, barker. you will be seeing some very cool stuff! | ||
| Barker |
actually there was a very good discussion about a uly last nite b/t me and the lady. looks like a XT, soon. In the mean time these will have to do.  This is a pic of my buddy, who got me the gig. He was in Alaska on location for a few weeks. | ||
| Ulywife |
Barker - congrats! Sounds like an exciting opportunity. Hope to see you and Jenny at Buelltoberfest on that XT! | ||
| Ferris_von_bueller |
That sounds like a great job. However, and sorry to piss on your Wheaties, I don't understand the increasing sponsorship by the various military branches in sporting events and advertising. Some of the events you mentioned I wasnt even aware the military was sponsoring. I attend the JSOH at Andrews AF base every year and it appears the military is spending ever increasing amounts of money on advertising on everything from jet cars to chrome laden H2's. I have my doubts any of this is helping the military meet recruiting goals but I do believe it's adding up to some nice perks in the way of tickets and other freebies for the brass. | ||
| Dbird29 |
What kind of HD gear you using? | ||
| Barker |
Varicam w/Final Cut Pro  (Message edited by barker on March 18, 2008) | ||
| Bill0351 |
HERE IS A WARNING! I SPEAK FROM EXPERIENCE! Be sure to check all pictures of infantry personnel for exposed testicles! It was a buddies favorite trick. Any still photo? Pull out the nuts! I thought it was a really funny trick until I sent a picture of "me and the guys" home for Christmas. So.... Congratulations on your job. Some of the most entertaining pieces of gear on the planet belong to the military. Just remember my warning! Bill | ||
| Nevrenuf |
couldn't happen to a better person barker. does this mean your gonna give up the rider traning program and come to march badness. | ||
| Mr_grumpy |
Barker congratulations, it sounds like a great gig. I don't suppose you need a French speaking driver? (naive hope)  Here in Europe people are mightily puzzled that the Armed forces of any country sponsor sporting events, etc. And when I tell them that they sponsor NASCAR & Drag racing teams, they just shrug & say, well they're Americans what do you expect? | ||
| Nevrenuf |
i wouldn't expect any less. hell, we support everything and everyone else so why shouldn't we. | ||
| Americanmadexb |
doood, i would love to do that.... even though i have no background in photography... how about an assistant guiney pig? | ||
| Hammeroid |
Bill is right, I had a friend in the Army and every shot the boys were out. | ||
| Barker |
Thanx for the heads up. Might have to do alotta castrations in post. | ||
| Glitch |
Way to go Barker! Good things do happen to good people! Barker, I knew him when...blue jeans...Dragon...sliiiiiiiiide....  That's one of my favorite Dragon pics! | ||
| Wile_ecoyote |
Its always good to hear great news. Congrats and I wish you only the best on your new venture. |
