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We've joined LiveSciFi.tv and we're streaming a LIVE ghost hunt!

noreply@blogger.com (Zack Coffman) — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 23:37:00 +0000

Hey Everybody,

Welcome to the RELAUNCH of LiveSciFi.tv! There's so much great news to report so we'll just get right to it.

1. As you can see, we're going back to the Sallie House on April, Friday the 13th for our next LIVE ghost hunt. We've changed the site and made it much easier for everyone to watch the entire 72 hour show for FREE! We've integrated a new CHAT platform as well and hope everyone logs in and join us on this unique interactive adventure. The Sallie House is widely known as "the most haunted house in America" and we're bringing along some special items to amp up the para-psychic energy while we explore, eat, and SLEEP in the house for 72 hours straight. It's gonna be wild.

2. We're also integrating all of our Facebook pages, so PLEASE take a quick second to "LIKE" our main fan page and SHARE it with anyone that might enjoy the adventure.

3. We've joined forces with award-winning filmmakers Scott Di Lalla and Zack Coffman of killer LA-based indie film outfit One World Studios Ltd. and along with all your support we'll be taking Live SciFi to insane new heights of LIVE paranormal investigation. Take a quick minute and check out the site for One World's new Ouija movie "I Am ZoZo" about a true Ouija board possession by the demon ZoZo.

4. Get a taste of the new site and check it out this Friday-Sunday March 23rd-25th as we will be streaming LIVE at the "Science of Spirit" paranormal conference this weekend. Taking place at the Glen Tavern Inn, the event is hosted by Ghostown.tv's Bill Murphy (Fact or Fiction). There are several awesome guest speakers scheduled including: Paul Bradford (Ghost Hunters International), The LA Paranormal Association, and our very own Tim and Pattoo. Come by if you can!

That's it for now, we're headed back to the shop to test some more of Tim's amazing paranormal techno-gadgets. See you in a couple weeks at the Sallie House!

Thanks as always for your support. We couldn't continue surviving independently without you.

Stay independent,
Tim, Scott, Pattoo, Zack and the One World/Live SciFi gang

Our Ouija movie I Am ZoZo got an awesome review on IMDB!

noreply@blogger.com (Zack Coffman) — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 21:28:00 +0000

From IMDB.com –
Outstanding example of how Super 8mm can be used to shoot the right feature, 20 February 2012
8/10 stars
Author: mattstevens from United States

For current youth ‘Super8′ is a movie directed by that guy who gave us LOST and ALIAS. But Super8 is a film format, one that still exists and in some places, thrives, despite the onslaught of the digital world. For the most part it is an amateur format and when used professionally, relegated to music videos or artsy projects. Because of its short shooting time of just two and a half minutes per film cartridge, few have dared to shoot a feature film under such constraints. Almost ten years ago some daredevils succeeded with the psychological piece called SLEEP ALWAYS, but their master was scanned and finished in standard definition.

Writer/Director Scott Di Lalla has pushed the 8mm format into the modern age and delivered a technically impressive feature film debut that also accomplishes something few ultra low budget directors are capable of: delivering a film worth watching.

I had the privilege of seeing I AM ZOZO’s first public screening at the NJ Film Festival, which specializes in showcasing shorts, documentaries and feature length films shot on digital video and super8. The evening did not start off on a high note as the short films presented ranged from snooze inducing to embarrassingly bad. My spirits sunk. It didn’t help matters that the exhibitor had somehow screwed up the settings on their projector, giving us a slightly squished image (which they never fixed).

Thank the Maker that once the feature started, amateur night was over. Beginning with a chilling docu-feel shot of a possession (complete with the 8mm camera sound coming from the speakers), the tone was set for what turned out to be an exceptionally directed little horror film. The ensemble cast of unknowns surprised and rarely veered into obvious acting territory. Their banter seemed fresh and spontaneous and I tended to believe their friendships. Lead actress Kelly McLaren was particularly impressive with a performance that defies her complete lack of acting credits.

The standout sequence is the late at night, ill advised use of a Ouija board and here the filmmakers show more skill than most Hollywood directors. Using long takes, perfect lighting and terrific writing, I AM ZOZO succeeds in forcing you to literally stop breathing as you anticipate what is going to happen and then, with sudden brilliance, feeds you a line that will cause you to laugh out loud and then, moments later, makes you hold your breath yet again. Frankly, I wanted to applaud the filmmakers at the conclusion of that sequence because it was more than I could have hoped for. Low budget films are not supposed to be so good at manipulating their audience.

That is not to say things were perfect. Films have this need to be 90 minutes and I feel that Scott Di Lalla should defy that rule and make some trims. If he were to lose just five or six minutes of extraneous footage I believe he would find the pacing improved and a wider audience available. The ending is also quite obscure and I wonder what a Harvey Weinstein would do with it were he to get his hands on the negative (of course, today they use digital intermediates, but I’ll get to that in a minute).

Remember, I give this film an 8 out of 10. I need to mention the flaws, which are limited. Few films are perfect, but let’s also understand that few films are this good. How many Hollywood films have you seen in recent years that deserve such high marks?

Technically, the choice of filming in 8mm was certified brilliance. I shoot with super8 all the time and actually own the same camera ‘I AM ZOZO’ was shot with. The Canon 1014 XL-S is one of the three or four best super8′s ever made, but it’s flaw is going soft at low light. Major kudos need to go to Scott and his camera crew for somehow using Kodak’s lower speed (and therefore, lower grain) Vision3 200T stock and finding the lighting sweet spot to give them maximum sharpness. At times only candles or a flashlight were used for illumination and yet the image retained sharpness and detail. This is due to the incredible improvements in film stocks and also the ability to scan 8mm negatives at High Definition (or even 2k), retaining every single ounce of detail in the image. When Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell shot ‘WITHIN THE WOODS’ on 8mm, they attempted to blow it up to 16mm and found the grain so obvious, the image was unwatchable. How times and technology has changed. Super8 is now so good that it resembles 16mm stocks of the 60′s and 70′s.

In a day when DSLR’s and their ultra clean look are all the rage, some grainy super8 is here to show you what horror films are supposed to look like. The look of a film establishes a tone and had the filmmakers opted to shoot on a DSLR (and that would have saved them money) I believe ‘I AM ZOZO’ would be incapable of standing out from the crowd of low budget horror films.

My hope for these guys is they get picked up by a smaller studio or even HDNet. This film deserves to be seen. And super8 deserves a second look by anyone out there hoping to create something special on film.

Ouija movie

WINNERS of the 3rd Choppertown Nation Online Bike Show and Contest

noreply@blogger.com (Zack Coffman) — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 20:39:00 +0000

The fat lady sang and we put it in the books! We had ten judges and used the BORDA system to arrive at the fairest final count. Let the banter begin! What do you guys think?

Please enjoy the pics of the winning bikes and pass them along for all to enjoy. Thanks to everyone who participated, hopefully it was fun for all.

Please pass this link along and repost it:
http://www.choppertownnation.com/forum/topics/online-custom-motorcy...

Awesome prizes and C/N link badge will be awarded to the top 4 in each category:

1st place: Biltwell lid, Dickies Workshirt, Lick's goodies, Shirt and goodies from Baker, Dice Magazine, Choppertown DVD Combo, Free movie stream at StreamTown.tv

2nd place: Dickies Workshirt, Lick's goodies, Shirt and goodies from Baker, Dice Magazine, Choppertown DVD Combo, Free movie stream at StreamTown.tv

3rd place: Shirt and goodies from Baker, Dice Magazine, Choppertown DVD Combo, Free movie stream at StreamTown.tv

Special Mention: Choppertown DVD Combo and a Free movie stream at StreamTown.tv

Don't forget to support our SPONSORS who made this possible:

2nd PLACE:
CHOPPER CATEGORY
Peter Strom's Sporty

BOBBER CATEGORY
Jerry B's Shovel

CAFE RACER CATEGORY
Carsten's '52 BSA

Visit Choppertown Nation, the online network for bikers for all the winners!

I mashed up two of my favorite gags

noreply@blogger.com (Zack Coffman) — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 22:03:00 +0000

Pretty much says it all.

Turning a hobby into a social business

noreply@blogger.com (Zack Coffman) — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:46:00 +0000

Fun little article about Choppertown Nation, our social network for bikers!
Original posting from the Ning blog here: Turning a hobby into a social business

Turning a hobby into a social business

Posted by Jason Rand on February 27, 2012 – 12:20 pm

Hobbies. Whether knitting, collecting stamps, running, enjoying a good bottle of wine or indulging in foodie culture, we all have something adding layers to what makes us, well, us. And what tops a hobby? Making a business out of it.

At Ning, our team is fascinated with how we can provide you with the best social technology weaving together people with the things that you hold near and dear to your heart — no matter the hobby, business, topic or focus. One way we do this is by speaking directly with our customers about what’s worked for them, and the ways they’re leveraging Ning to turn their passions and hobbies into hyper-focused communities populated with people sharing their same excitement.

We recently spoke with filmmaker and Ning Creator, Zack Coffman about Choppertown Nation, the Ning Network he spun out after the wild success of his documentaries about custom motorcycles built from the ground up, and the people making the custom bikes.

Directors Scott Di Lalla (left) and Zack Coffman at the Sundance Film Festival (2007)

Co-directed with Scott Di Lalla, the first of their documentaries came out in 2005, with follow-up documentaries released almost every year thereafter. With the films generating a worldwide cult following, Coffman’s Ning community, Choppertown Nation, began about 3 years ago under the premise that it would be neat to have a place where the fans could have a hub to celebrate the documentaries and their excitement for building custom rides. “We had a lot of friends on our MySpace and Facebook pages,” said Coffman. “And we thought, we ought to make a network with our own brand and title. We wanted pure, constant, and consistent branding with our own site.” Coffman chose to use Ning to build the community, and with that, Choppertown Nation was born.

Since its launch, nearly 4,000 people have joined Choppertown Nation, and the site has seen over 50,000 images of custom bikes uploaded directly by its members. With such a bevy of content, the result has been a lot of interested eyeballs checking out what’s being said and made by the greater community, and Coffman has leveraged the site as a way to authentically promote DVD sales for his other films. “We’re able to advertise in an organic way by offering members and visitors our DVDs and other items they’d probably like to buy. In many ways, what we’re selling is just a natural extension of what they’re already enjoying on the community.”

Building on top of a stream of great content and engaged members, Coffman also regularly offers contests and competitions to the community. In Choppertown’s latest competition, wrapping up at the end of this month, members can upload 2 pictures of their bike builds and tell everyone about what they’ve built. Top contributors have the opportunity to win apparel, accessories and other prizes from industry-known sponsors like Biltwell, Dickies, Licks Custom Cycles, Baker Drivetrain and DicE Magazine. Contests like this provide an endless loop for engagement and friendly competition, while bringing sponsors front and center to an already-active and influential biker community.

Coffman also cites that SEO (search engine optimization), where a website appears in search results like on Google and Yahoo!, remains high for his sites given that his community lives on the Ning Platform. By linking between his Ning community and his online store, this helps his business come up higher in search results as cross-linking between the sites builds relevancy for his brand. In turn, this helps as people search sites like Google for information about building custom motorcycles to come across Choppertown Nation and its online store.

For Choppertown Nation, which started out as a hobby turned documentary series turned full-fledged community combining a business, it’s a shining example for how a Ning customer is creatively and naturally driving engagement and increasing visibility on the web. As a phrase motor enthusiasts know well, we’re glad to see that the Choppertown community and Coffman live by the mantra “Run what you brung,” all day, everyday.

Have you turned your hobby into a business using Ning? Tell us your story — we’d love to hear about it.

Great bike pics, streaming movies, new Vintage Torque DVDs, and more!

noreply@blogger.com (Zack Coffman) — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 18:59:00 +0000

Lots of news today!
1. There's still two days left to enter your backyard build into our ChoppertownNation.com Backyard Bike Show and Contest! It's completely free to enter or just look at all the cool bikes, over 100 skoots already entered! Simple rules and cool prizes, so check it out.

2. We've launched the Beta version of our new streaming movie site called StreamTown! If there's any of our films you want to stream over your computer, just go there and rent the movie for a couple days for only $2.99. We're adding more movies all the time, so please bookmark it, forward it to friends, and let us know what you think!

3. There's two new hot rod DVDs in the store from John, the crazy Iowan at Vintage Torque! Check them out in the Choppertown store.

The Hunnert Pile Up 2011 DVD

KKOA 2011 DVD

4. And last but not least! Our new film I Am ZoZo participated in the United States Super8 Film Festival last weekend and we won both the top prizes for Best Feature and Audience Choice! Click here to visit the site and read a little about the festival. As always, we couldn't do any of this without the support of you. Thanks for supporting us!

El Diablo Run DVD

El Diablo Run DVD

Follow this eclectic band of Diablo runners as they comb the beaches, brothels and back alleys of San Felipe and Ensenada on a quest for cheap tacos, loose women and good times.

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Shovelhead Rebuild DVD

Shovelhead Rebuild DVD

Chopper guru Frank Kaisler takes you through the care and service of Harley-Davidson's venerable Shovelhead engine.

Learn More

One World Super Combo

One World Super Combo

All five DVDs and CDs Soundtracks from OWS. Choppertown, FTV, Brittown, Harbortown Bobber, and the One World Tour: Europe!

Learn More

Stay independent,

Zack and Scott
One World Studios Ltd.

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I Am ZoZo takes top honors at United States Super 8 Film Festival!

noreply@blogger.com (Zack Coffman) — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:42:00 +0000

It was a wild weekend for the I Am ZoZo gang as we attended the United States Super 8 Film Festival as part of the NJ film Fest at Rutgers University. I Am ZoZo played to packed house and came away with both the jury-awarded Best Feature prize as well as the coveted Audience Choice Award picked by blind ballot of the festival audience members. We’re so happy for our awesome cast, crew, and fans, it’s an award for all of us to share. Let’s keep it going and get I Am ZoZo in theaters everywhere. Thanks for supporting us, please spread the word! I Am ZoZo teaser

It's time again! The ChopertownNation Online Bike Show and Contest

noreply@blogger.com (Zack Coffman) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:15:00 +0000

It's that time again! We're holding our third annual Online Backyard Build Bike Show!
Simple rules, cool prizes, ANYONE can enter (and just look too.)

Rules:

1. We're not really into categories, but here's the three we decided on:
Chopper, Bobber, and Cafe.

2. Post two (2) pics under the appropriate category and tell us something about the build. *(The best way is to post your pics using the little image button where it says "Add" -NOT the little paper clip-. Try to keep the pics 550 pixels wide so everyone can see them easily. If pics are too huge they may be deleted!)*

3. The bike MUST have been built by you or your buddies in your backyard or garage. (No previous entries allowed)

4. Pics can be posted until the last day of February 2012.

5. Awesome prizes and C/N link badge will be awarded to the top 4 in each category:

1st place: Biltwell lid, Dickies Workshirt, Lick's goodies, Dice Magazine, Choppertown DVD Combo, Free movie stream at StreamTown.tv

2nd place: Dickies Workshirt, Lick's goodies, Dice Magazine, Choppertown DVD Combo, Free movie stream at StreamTown.tv

3rd place: Dice Magazine, Choppertown DVD Combo, Free movie stream at StreamTown.tv

Special Mention: Choppertown DVD Combo and a Free movie stream at StreamTown.tv

6. IMPORTANT! This year's judges will be the top ten C/N contributing members of the month for February! On March 1st, we'll check the stats and invite the top ten contributors for the month to be the judges. If someone doesn't want to judge, the next top contributor will be invited to judge and so on... This is open to any member of C/N so start posting and commenting now, you have three weeks to get your stats up! (Contestants can not be judges.)

Prizes and media support from these awesome sponsors! Please click the links to support them!

Here's the category links again!
Chopper, Bobber, and Cafe
...please show your support, "share" and "like" the contest and your favorite skoots!

El Diablo Run DVD and 48 hour sale!

noreply@blogger.com (Zack Coffman) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:53:00 +0000

Hey Guys,
The new year is upon us and we're all getting back into the saddle. We've got some cool announcements coming up in the next few weeks, but first we wanted to say that we hope everyone has an excellent 2012! Check below for info on our two-day MLK sale!

1. The El Diablo Run Video is in the Choppertown Store! This has been one of the coolest long-distance runs for a few years now and it's so great that a film was finally made about it. Check out the trailer and support by grabbing your copy here.

Ever wonder what happens when a few hundred bike riders with an insatiable taste for fire, beer and mayhem ride hand-built choppers across twisty, pitted tarmac from SoCal to Baja and back? The El Diablo Run gives freedom-lovers a chance to go places and do things that are simply not possible at home in the USA. Follow this eclectic band of Diablo runners as they comb the beaches, brothels and back alleys of San Felipe and Ensenada on a quest for cheap tacos, loose women and good times.

Complete with free soundtrack CD and 24-page photo book!

Get your copy now at www.choppertown.com.

We're offering a special two-day sale to celebrate MLK Day so just type in "MLK" and stock up on all the DVDs you didn't get for X-mas. It's only for 48 hours though! (Ends midnight Wednesday)

Discount Codes

Use the code "MLK" when you checkout and save 10% on all your orders until Midnight on Wednesday.
Military families ALWAYS save 15% by using the code "military".
HINT: Get three items or more and save an ADDITIONAL 5%-15%

Roland Sands: New Blood DVD

Roland Sands New Blood DVD

New Blood provides a glimpse into the creative mind of Roland Sands and his drive to infuse this unique motorcycle with the history of MotoGP racing.

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Shovelhead Rebuild DVD

Shovelhead Rebuild DVD

Chopper guru Frank Kaisler takes you through the care and service of Harley-Davidson's venerable Shovelhead engine.

Learn More

One World Super Combo

One World Super Combo

All five DVDs and CDs Soundtracks from OWS. Choppertown, FTV, Brittown, Harbortown Bobber, and the One World Tour: Europe!

Learn More

Stay independent,

Zack and Scott
One World Studios Ltd.

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An Amazing Gift and the Last New Video of the Season!

noreply@blogger.com (Zack Coffman) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 21:42:00 +0000

Hey Guys,
Hope everyone is having a great holiday season. There's so much to be thankful for, even in these weird times. Family, friends, and freedom come to mind. We wanted to let everyone know about one last cool DVD to come out this season and to give a big shout out to all our friends and family serving in far away places, especially the Marines at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan who sent us the most amazing gift ever.

Have a safe and happy holiday, we'll be here shipping right up until Christmas Eve so feel free to use the discount codes below to save on your holiday gifts from choppertown.com. Remember, every purchase goes towards helping our little company stay afloat and bring you more films.

Thanks again for supporting our dreams and remember...STAY INDEPENDENT!

Use the code "choppertown" when you checkout and save 10% on all your orders until January 1st.
Military families save 15% by using the code "military" until January 1st.
HINT: Get three items or more and save an ADDITIONAL 5%-15%

Gearhead Punks: the Go Kustom TV Archive DVD
Scenes from the Pacific Northwest hot rod and kustom scenes!

click for info

Check out the four-wheel scene in the Pacific Northwest! A collection of Episodes from Go-Kustom TV featuring Car Shows, Hot Rod Builders and Fabricators as well as the never before aired 2009 Seattle Roadster Show, which includes interviews with Candy Clark (of American Graffiti) and Lance Lambert of the Vintage Vehicle Show. Also Tim Conder's front engine dragsters and much more. 138 minutes running time! Check it out here.

An Amazing Gift

Once in a while we receive a note or request from service members serving overseas during various holidays and we have a standing policy of sending Choppertown care packages to wherever they might be, no questions asked. It just makes us happy that they might find our films enjoyable and feel closer to home even on a small level while they do the work no one else wants to do. We always get kind photos, letters and emails of thanks that warm our hearts. This time, we received something that brought tears to our eyes. This is by far the greatest honor we've yet received.

So here's a special thanks to Staff Sergeant Zigan, our brothers in the 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, and all the Marines and service members of Camp Leatherneck, Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Stay safe and warm this holiday season. For our part, we're fighting every day to bring you home safe and soon so you can join your brothers on the road again.

A few more pics sent to us over the past few years.

Thanks guys. Have a very happy and safe holiday season.

Stay independent,

Zack and Scott
One World Studios Ltd.

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Fine art bike prints and a holiday deal from Choppertown - Please support

noreply@blogger.com (Zack Coffman) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 20:12:00 +0000

Hey Guys,
It's been seven years since we started down this movie-making voyage with all of you. We're basically a two man operation around here and we wanted to say thank you for all your support. Please use the discount codes below to save on your holiday gifts from choppertown.com.

Thanks again for supporting our dreams and remember...STAY INDEPENDENT!

Use the code "choppertown" when you checkout and save 10% on all your orders until January 1st.
Military families save 15% by using the code "military" until January 1st.
HINT: Get five items or more and save an ADDITIONAL 15%!

NEW - Framed Art Prints

Framed Fine Art Print

"Bryan in Anaheim, CA"
Huge 16"x24" matted B&W, non-glare glass, black wood finish frame.

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NEW - Framed Art Prints

Framed Fine Art Print

"Brittown"
Huge 16"x24" matted color, non-glare glass, black wood finish frame.

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One World Super Combo

5 DVDs and 5 CDs!

All five award-winning biker movies and their Soundtrack CDs from One World Studios in one specially-priced pack!

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The Harbortown Bobber DVD

The Harbortown Bobber DVD

"The best motorcycle movie to date". ~Cycle Source. Guaranteed to make you go out back and fire up the welder!

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Stay independent,

Zack and Scott
One World Studios Ltd.

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Ouija spirit gets Super 8 treatment – I Am ZoZo filmmakers interviewed for Kodak InCamera magazine

noreply@blogger.com (Zack Coffman) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:25:00 +0000

Focus On Film - Kodak InCamera Magazine Fall 2011
Ouija spirit gets Super 8 treatment

Writer-director-cinematographer Scott Di Lalla shoots a scene for I Am ZoZo with the Super 8 Canon 1014 XLS. Photo: One World Studios

I Am ZoZo is an independent horror film inspired by accounts of real supernatural events. The story concerns a Ouija board experience that goes wrong on Halloween weekend and five young people who become the target of a malevolent spirit called ZoZo.

Writer-director-cinematographer Scott Di Lalla embarked on the making of I Am ZoZo with his One World Studios partner, Zack Coffman, who served as producer-editor. Di Lalla and Coffman had met at UCLA in the Tae Kwon Do club. Together, they fantasized about making movies. Then in 2004, they produced Choppertown, a cinema verite biker documentary that was embraced by the motorcycle community, went on to win festival awards, and launched a full-fledged distribution outfit.

For I Am ZoZo, the filmmakers’ first narrative feature, they agreed that a good horror story requires the perfect setting. Seattle and San Juan Island were chosen for their gloomy, dreary weather to accentuate the feeling of isolation.

Next, they discussed how to achieve the right look for the film. “Horror absolutely must have the right look to elicit an eerie feeling,” says Di Lalla. “I had been doing a lot of research and came across The National’s ‘Fake Empire’ music video. When I learned it was digitized Super 8, I was sold. It was exactly what we wanted.”

Di Lalla and Coffman acquired the same type of camera as used on the music video – a Canon 1014 XLS with a fixed zoom lens – and loaded up on KODAK VISION3 200T Color Negative Film 7213. “It was a brand new stock and the images were so much smoother,” Di Lalla notes. “We shot every frame of I Am ZoZo on it.”

“Cost wasn’t the deciding factor,” continues Di Lalla. “It was about shooting the film we wanted to make the right way with the right production values. Compared to HD video, it really wasn’t significantly more expensive to shoot film, especially Super 8. Plus, lighting was a consideration. Film has more latitude than digital video in high key light situations and the negative is extremely forgiving.”

Coffman adds, “When you shoot on film, every shot is so planned. Yes, our budget went to a new level because of this decision, but cheap is cheap. We wanted quality. We were frugal and found ways to budget for the stock. Nothing out there in the digital world emulates the look of Super 8.”
The filmmakers relied extensively on 360-degree lighting setups and shot long takes, often using self-made glider and shoulder mount rig to help the characters draw the audience into scenes. “We rehearsed for three weeks because this style was unfamiliar to our nascent actors, but we got great performances without a lot of retakes,” Di Lalla notes.

They also chose to shoot in a 4:3 aspect ratio and blow up the Super 8 to 16:9. Alpha Cine in Seattle handled processing, and Lightpress transferred the film to 1080p HD, delivering a flat scanned image. Once the EDL was set, the duo went back to Lightpress to work with colorist Eric Rosen.

“In post, we were really able to open up the images and add contrast,” says Di Lalla. “It was so fantastic to see the rich, deep look once it was color timed. The VISION3 film, in combination with the high-end rendering system, held up amazingly well. We were initially concerned about how the grain would hold up, but it wasn’t an issue; we got fantastic images.”

Di Lalla offers this advice: “If beginning filmmakers do their research, and keep their story and setting to a minimum, they’ll be surprised by what they can get out of their budget.”

Coffman concludes, “Film will always have a place in the world of moviemaking. At the end of the day, you have to decide what kind of filmmaker you want to be. The business has become a sort of Walmart culture. But art is about expressing yourself and cost should not be the single negotiating factor for the right medium to showcase your work. Once we decided on Super 8, we never spoke another word about digital. Filmmakers owe it to themselves to find the format that suits their vision and make it happen. It pays you back!”

One World Studios was entertaining offers from distributors at press time.

Read the original article at: http://motion.kodak.com/motion/Publications/In_Camera/Focus_on_Film/iAmZoZo.htm

More form Meatball and a small request for help

noreply@blogger.com (Zack Coffman) — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 17:31:00 +0000

Hey Guys,
We got so many updates coming in, it's an exciting time of year! There's new Mad Fabricators coming, and we hear that Choppahead 4 is almost finished. In the meantime Meatball listened to everybody's comments and put a lot of work into his newest "Meatball's Home Movies" DVD and it's in the store already! Enjoy the trailer and grab a copy here. Also, please read below for an easy way to help support your favorite independent bike movies.

Mr. Brittown himself, Jeff "Meatball" Tulinius' insane life captured for your enjoyment! Including the Barona Drag Races, Whiskey Challenge Scramble in Lake Elsinore, The Catalina Grand Prix (yes, it's back!), Miss Hell On Wheels Pin Up Contest and Rally, Calendar photoshoot and Release Party!
Rated: 13 and over, some partial female nudity.
Runtime: 75 minutes

Click HERE to check it out!

IMPORTANT:
As you guys know, we're basically a two man operation around here and we wanted to say thank you for all your support. If you have a few minutes please follow these three steps and it would really help us out!

1. Contact your favorite local bike shop and send them to the Choppertown.com website. Tell them to stock our DVDs! (Feel free to give them our number and email).
2. Send us the names of your local shops so we can contact them (email, phone #, and owner's name if possible).
3. Stock up for Christmas! Use the code "SUPPORT" when you checkout and save $5 on your next order.

Remember: Military families always save 10% by using the code "MILITARY" in the Choppertown store. It's not much, but hopefully it helps just a bit.

That's it for now; more soon. Remember to stay in touch with us through Facebook, YouTube and Twitter and always feel free to contact us with any questions, thoughts or comments. You guys helped us build it from the ground up and we can't say enough thanks.

Stay independent,

Zack and Scott
One World Studios Ltd.

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Meatball's Vintage Bikes and Babes Calendar 2012 Edition

noreply@blogger.com (Zack Coffman) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:02:00 +0000

Here we go, it's that happy time again when Meatball sends us his new calendar. This year's edition is a bit safer for work (no nudity) but the girls are still super cute and the bikes are amazing. Enjoy the pics and remember every calendar supports Meatball and Hell On Wheels!

Click HERE to check it out!

If you can't see the images, just click here to check it out!

Click HERE to check it out!

Bikes featured include: a never before started 1980 Harley Davidson XR, 750 Factory Dirt/Flat Tracker, 1953 CZ Factory Road Racer, 1969 Sachs Cross Country, 1969 TR6C Dessert Sled, 1973 Mike Hailwood Ducati, 1969 BMW R69s, 1970 AJS Stormer, 1972 Norton Commando P11, 1975 Yamaha XS 650 Street Tracker, 1967 Triumph Bonneville Chopper/ Bobber, 1968 Triumph Rickman Moto Crosser, 1940 BSA M20 Military Scooter, 1971 BSA Thunderbolt, and a 1952 Moto Guzzi Falcone.

Enjoy the week!

Stay independent,

Zack and Scott
One World Studios Ltd.

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choppertown nation meeting: Choppertown Nation Meeting 2011 in Bigtwin Magazi...

noreply@blogger.com (Zack Coffman) — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:13:00 +0000

choppertown nation meeting: Choppertown Nation Meeting 2011 in Bigtwin Magazi...: Click da pic for readable size!

Director Scott DiLalla talks about his Ouija board movie I Am ZoZo

noreply@blogger.com (Zack Coffman) — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 18:15:00 +0000

Today at 1pm PST join director Scott DiLalla as he talks about his experiences making I Am ZoZo. Call in with your questions! Click link to listen in:

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/paranormaleh/2011/10/17/scott-dilalla

Call in number to speak with the host:

(661) 554-9130

If you miss the show live, the link will still work so please check in and listen whenever you get a chance!

Thanks for supporting us, we couldn't keep making films without you.

Stay independent,
Zack and Scott
One World Studios Ltd.

Ps. Don't forget to check out the TEASER on YouTube and please pass it around to everyone!

Hells Bells Radio Episode 1 ZOZO 10/09 by Terry Konig | Blog Talk Radio

noreply@blogger.com (Zack Coffman) — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 21:02:00 +0000

I Am ZoZo writer/director Scott DiLalla interviewed on Hells Bells Radio!

Listen to internet radio with Terry Konig on Blog Talk Radio

Hells Bells Radio Episode 1 ZOZO 10/09 by Terry Konig | Blog Talk Radio

I Am ZoZo Trailer Clip (demon movie based on real Ouija experience gone ...

noreply@blogger.com (Zack Coffman) — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:22:00 +0000

Just posted the first official trailer for our new film, I Am ZoZo. It's about some kids that get into trouble with a Ouija board on Halloween night and we shot the whole movie with a vintage Super8mm camera. Please support us and pass it along to friends. It's your support that allows us to continue following our dreams and making films. Thank you.
Stay independent,
Z&S

A Sweet Sickness: the Flathead Movie

noreply@blogger.com (Zack Coffman) — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:27:00 +0000

Just a quickie today... so many cool new DVDs coming out these days! Also, in case you missed our last update, there's loads of pics from the first preview screening of our Ouija horror film that we shot entirely on Super8mm.

Check out Brian Darwas' great new Flathead movie here.

A Sweet Sickness: the Flathead Movie

Join Hot Rod Builder and Award Winning Filmmaker Brian Darwas, as he sits down and talks the world's top engine builders and fabricators about the engine that pioneered a movement, The Ford Flathead.

Learn speed secrets from Vern Tardel. Get an in depth look at the build of of two high powered Flathead motors by Mike Herman (H&H) and Ronnie SanGiovani.

Hear the stories that inspired Ryan Cochran to begin one of the most popular Hot Rodding networks in the world today, and ride along with Vern Hammond and Jack Carroll of The Burbank Choppers in their Flathead powered, traditional Hot Rods!

Featuring: Vern Tardel, Mike Herman (H&H), Ronnie SanGiovani, Dave Simard, Ryan Cochran, Vern Hammond, Jack Carroll, Paul Howard, and many more!

Watch the teaser here.

The Salt Ghost DVD

Check it out!

Choppertown SuperCombo

Check it out!

The Harbortown Bobber

Check it out!

Remember: Military families always save 10% by using the code "MILITARY" in the Choppertown store. It's not much, but hopefully it helps just a bit.

That's it for now; more soon. Remember to stay in touch with us through Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube and always feel free to contact us with any questions, thoughts or comments. You guys helped us build it from the ground up and we can't say enough thanks.

Stay independent,

Zack and Scott

One World Studios Ltd.

The Salt Ghost DVD and pics from the preview screening of our new Ouija horror film, I Am ZoZo

noreply@blogger.com (Zack Coffman) — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:44:00 +0000

Well we had the first preview screening of our Ouija horror film I Am ZoZo and it was a blast! The VVMC showed up en masse and the theater was packed. Ewan McGregor even showed up on his Hammarhead Ural to support the film. We'll keep you guys posted on more news. Enjoy the pics here!

We also have a new addition to the store, The Salt Ghost: Return of the Nitro Express!

From Four Aces Cycle & Lowbrow Customs comes The Salt Ghost: Return of the Nitro Express. Two years in the making, this film covers the exploration of this vintage Triumph motorcycle lakes racer that spent two decades racing at the Bonneville Salt Flats and El Mirage, it's history, builder, and it's return to the dry lakes.

Buy the DVD or Watch the teaser here.

Two Wheel Terrors 3

Check it out!

Choppertown SuperCombo

Check it out!

Shovelhead Tune-up and Service DVD

Check it out!

Remember: Military families always save 10% by using the code "MILITARY" in the Choppertown store. It's not much, but hopefully it helps just a bit.

That's it for now; more soon. Remember to stay in touch with us through Facebook or YouTube and Twitter and always feel free to contact us with any questions, thoughts or comments. You guys helped us build it from the ground up and we can't say enough thanks.

Stay independent,

Zack and Scott

One World Studios Ltd.

Help our buddies finish their biker film!

noreply@blogger.com (Zack Coffman) — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:40:00 +0000

http://www.indiegogo.com/flakeandflames

JUST FUBAR: Choppertown nation ride out.mpg

noreply@blogger.com (Zack Coffman) — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:35:00 +0000

JUST FUBAR: Choppertown nation ride out.mpg: "My buddy Dieter made a small film of the Choppertown ride with his helmet camera. A bit shaky but you get an idea of the ride haha www. ..."

Two Wheel Terrors 3 ships today

noreply@blogger.com (Zack Coffman) — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:47:00 +0000

Just a quick update...TWO WHEEL TERRORS #3 ships today! Watch the teaser in the Choppertown Store and grab your copy. Remember you save 10% when you buy any three items in the store.

Stay tuned for the new Choppahead movie coming soon too. Please check our Facebook page to stay in the loop.

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Remember: Military families ALWAYS save 10% by using the code "MILITARY" in the Choppertown store. It's not much, but hopefully it helps just a bit.

That's it for now; more soon. Remember to stay in touch with us through Facebook or YouTube and always feel free to contact us with any questions, thoughts or comments. You guys helped us build it from the ground up and we can't say enough thanks.

Stay independent,

Zack and Scott
One World Studios Ltd.

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The One World Tour: Europe! (motorcycle documentary film - complete movie))

noreply@blogger.com (Zack Coffman) — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 19:03:00 +0000

The first ten minutes of The Harbortown Bobber (motorcycle movie)

noreply@blogger.com (Zack Coffman) — Sun, 22 May 2011 20:25:00 +0000