Michael K Bergstrom

Figured it out. Had updated everything BUT the transfer software. Now that that is updated, every thing's pretty.

I'm having a bear of a time importing files from the BPAV folders into FCP, we're using 6.0.3, and the Sony software, but not having any luck. We captured on SxS at 1080/60i. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what we might do? Thanks in advance.

OOOOOOOOOooo, nicely put, Mike, nicely put. Let's see how this all plays out now shall we? I'm a little worried about a monopoly, but other than that, let's shoot!

Duck and cover. Oh, and wear a coat, you can get hit by debris. :)

The gennie we had for our shoot to run a 2.5 HMI off went down, we have no power from the bates plug, and our shoot is tonight. Don't know if we can get this back up and running in time. The location is right outside a house, with a 30 amp in the laundry room, wondering if it's possible to run the 2.5 off this plug? the 2.5 ballast off course is bates. Any help is appreciated.

Mainly tourists that don't leave before it snows.

Just found out that it is a 37% Tax Credit. Also, the scenery does not look the same. We can offer a range between city, beach, ocean, mountains, volcanoes, deserts, tundra, mining towns, glacier ice fields, and temperate rainforest, and much more. I'm not actually quite sold on the idea yet. I don't believe that we have the structural infrastructure to handle a large scale production yet. The danger we might run into is the same problem happening with the New Mexico Film program, where they're getting the productions, but don't have the infrastructure to handle it. We need to proceed slowly. It is the truth that it will still be more expensive than Canada, but I think that if you truly wish to show Alaska, you should show Alaska, anyone that has shot there knows that the true scenery cannot be replaced or substituted. Granted, I don't see a film being shot up here that takes place all in city, this is very much a place for the man vs. wilderness or himself type of project. But I could be wrong.

25% transferable tax credit, if you spend 50K or more. I think that's fairly good for "small" state. We are not trying to take away business, but rather take the business that is rightfully ours. There are so many things now shot that are supposed to take place in Alaska, and are shot elsewhere (such as Canada). We are trying to make it so that those who have those shows, are able to shoot in Alaska for real. We have the equipment, the infrastructure, the crew, and the experience. Let us help you create your vision. Film productions in AK will never owe corporate income taxes, as a limited liability corporation is formed for each film produced. Under this legislation, the state will offer a transferable tax credit that is certified by the Department of Revenue and redeemable by film productions. A producer would apply to the Department of Revenue, which would grant a transferable tax credit based on the money spent on qualified production expenditures, which is well-defined in the legislation. The Department issued tax credit certificate can be sold to any corporation operating in AK, which pays AK corporate income taxes (oil companies, Native Corporations, mining companies, cruiselines, phone companies, etc.) and can be applied against their tax liability. It can be spent in the year purchased or in a future year when these corporations know they will be incurring a large tax liability. The tax credit certificate from Dept. of Revenue is transferable to these taxpayers through a brokerage system. This is very similar to the mechanism currently in place for the oil producers to purchase transferable tax credits under the old petroleum production tax (PPT) system. It is important to note that tax credits will be issued after the production has completed filming in AK and only after a through audit of those expenses by an independent auditor. We are proposing to create and foster a new industry and jobs for AK. It authorizes a 25% transferable tax credit and gives additional incentives for productions that are filmed in rural areas of the state or during the shoulder seasons, October-April. Economic Development shall cooperate with organizations in the private sector for the expansion area; and an additional one percent of qualified expenditures made in the state between October 1 and March 30. Every aspect of production is covered from airfare to the state to indirect expenses.

Please read this email message from the AFG. We are trying to push a Tax Incentive for Alaska right now. If you have shot in, wish to shoot in, or just want to help out Alaska. We would greatly appreciate you taking the time to read. Thank you. Hello from the Alaska Film Group! Thanks to Sen. Johnny Ellis, we now have SB230 introduced into the legislature and committee meetings starting next week! This has been fast work since our Incentive Workshop in November! Now it is time for your support. As an organization that stands to benefit by seeing major feature and television production in Alaska, we hope you will step up to the plate right now and help make this happen. We need letters - DOZENS of letters - from people and organizations who want to see this legislation pass. We have done our homework, and we have worked VERY had to get this far- which is farther than ever before - we can see the light! SB 230 will help create a multi-million dollar business opportunity for our state. It represents a new responsible economic effort to revitalize our state, develop our economy, and create new jobs for Alaskans. So, will you please take time, right now, within 48 hours, to write a letter of support for SB230. Please write your letter on letterhead and then either scan and email back as a PDF to marykatzke@gci.net or fax it to 907-783-2625. We do not have time to trust your letter reaching us by mail in time. Letter Format: Address it to: Senator Johnny Ellis, Chairman Senate Labor & Commerce Committee State Capitol Juneau, AK 99811-1182 Re: SB 230 - Alaska Film Incentive Program Paragraph 1- Who you are (company, organization, position) Paragraph 2- How you or your business has or could benefit from film or television productions in Alaska. What will it mean for you to have a viable and lucrative film and television industry in Alaska and your community. Paragraph 3- Thanking Sen. Ellis for sponsoring SB230. Sign and email- that's it! PLEASE act quickly- we have ONE chance to make a big impression- our team flies to Juneau next week. We want to send a stack of letters with them. Thanks so much- let's change the landscape of film production in Alaska - and get those Alaskan stories out of Canada and Washington where they have attractive film incentive programs in place. Carolyn Muegge-Vaughan President, Alaska Film Group

Hello, I'm working on a music video and the DP wants to fly a 6x6 frame, probably with 216 up around 25-30 feet with a 2.5K HMI through it. Since the shot is along a city street, I am concerned about the safety of this rig. I assume one stand and tie downs aren't going to cut it. What do you think is the safest method of diffusing the 2.5K? Looking for any ideas. Thanks.