Yes, the Carriage was the best of the bunch we viewed. But we’re really happy with our Airstream. Traveling with those big rigs would be a very different proposition compared to what we do now. I feel that with our 25-foot Airstream we are pretty nimble and can go just about anywhere.

I will see what we can do about … inviting you to the shoots. I think you may find it VERY interesting and helpful. Again I suggest that you look up USC and see what they can help you out with… learning. Its the best around. .

On the back lot … one can see how its done.. but as you said… it looks easier than it is. (some think that you just need a camera and your all set… atttt wrong) That is the signature of the director… as I once was told.. the writer is a artist in coming up with the idea… but, its the directors job to portray this written script into something that has the visual appealment to the viewers.

something to add to your production… thoughts… as you already have probably found… video presentation is made up of four things… action, location, dialoge and…. sounds. So far Sean, you have developed the action, dialoge and locations but next your adventure into sound needs to be…. so you can enhance your blog… (my humble suggestion) If you go back and watch your movies… this time note the score.. sounds… that enhance and set the treashold for the next …. as utoa said… close your eyes and listen… does the music and background do anything for you??? Indeed it is one of the senses that movies play on quite a lot… sets the action.. enhances….

So the first step is really … screen scriptwriting… their you can learn about how to think movies. Then its on to production… where you learn all the mechanics of making it happen… and finally the top of the mountain… directing. Ahhh the agony and stress of trying to get all the people to agree on something. Not to mention the weather, lighting changes, actors fussing, bad hair days… and equipment failures. All of which are a normal days work. (lock the door on the AS when your home) … oh and you want to get into the picture.. write the studio and let them know you and krisite are good technical advisors on the issues of traveling with the AS … submitt some of your blogs trailers) who knows… what happens then.

Lets not even mention the public who some THINK that they should be in on the silver screen… you will have that next when you get more popular… then where you going to go? You will never be alone…!!! See it all comes with a price to pay.

Now as to meeting Mr. MM… (nice orginal touch) If you head north from hollyweard… their is a great trailer park with a pier … just south of Malibu.. lots of movies were made in it.. (you almost could do a travel blog on the place showing historical outtakes on moves that were made their… ) you still can park their too as its a working trailer park… I would go see the park…with the pier… just down from the colony and walk up past the lagoon… for whale watching… (grin) Its a nice place to camp for the weekend as well as hobknobing with the other folks. It is their that you will find what you seek grasshopper.. according to the locators. ..right now. Jogging along the surf line is fun and interesting too. Lots of people do it around their. hint hint… So take Kristie for a nice … ahhh …walk… but, remember… privacy is …

let them know your looking for a interview conserning his trailer… who knows … magic things happen.. huh… he seemed real talkative about the AS when we passed him..

Be looking for the blog on “a trailer for a star” … oh and try and keep Kristie from oggling,druling and zombism… after all he does put his pants on one leg at a time too.. you know… moreover have fun… hey he just might ask Kristie to go surfing with ‘em… now that we would like to see… Kristie surf city USA. LOL.

Happy trails… the adventure contenues…. back to work.

You are probably right about my overkill on the filters! I try to keep such things in check, but also don’t want the image to look too plain. Sometimes it’s hard to find the right balance, especially since we don’t have much time/energy to dedicate to lighting. On a narrative shoot you might spend most of your time lighting, but we don’t have the luxury! The challenge here is to make a solo project look as pleasing as possible.

With regard to MM, we would LOVE to contact him for an interview. He seems like a genuine Airstream enthusiast and a great all around guy. He did an interview for the RVIA a couple of years ago that was really nice.

Hey, we are definitely up for getting on the set! Just say the word and we will be there. I would appreciate the opportunity to learn.

Yep love the filters… your last blog though was a little over kill…

by the way did you get the camera guy to show you his toy…?? now that is a camera Sean.

We are up north.. in the snow.. making movies right now.. but, glad to see your climb up is coming along good… now do you still want the job on the island? More fun here. More fun going to AK this year during their 50th… you know..

We will see what can be done to get you on the set… if your up for it..

Some discussion of the remake of the long long trailer… has been going on.. except this time… guess what they are thinking about using and who’s script (real life blogs provided) Just needs a good story line… grin.

Indeed we use our AS for the back side of the movie… its much less stress when you have your own habatation… The reasion that your not seeing too many AS is because they don’t have all that much room…for everything. Most don’t pull their own either.. a service provides the transportation of the units.

Now as to the AS you mentioned… its down at malbu right now…. where he is using it when he gets a chance…after filming… he loves the beach… we only talked about AS as we were passing… Might want to see if he wants to do a interview for one of your blogs… on his AS and what you all have in common.

Might want to check out a old state trailer park… down at doheny, ca. Can’t say much but its a old old state park.. that has a vast background for surfers and campers… including a old gent named Pop Warner… that we used to also know when we were kids…

Hearst Castle… is a icon… but so is solvang… and a host of others as you come up the coastline… but, don’t let the northern border stop you… gold beach and the mail boat ride… comes to mind as a fun time too…

Keep up with the camera learning.. I can see a improvement… grin.

BTW, I checked out your site, and it looks like you’ve had some impressive travels yourself! Congrats and well done….

Sean

Cheers,
Scott

As for Hearst Castle, that sounds awesome! Not sure if we’ll make it there this trip, but who knows. We originally planned to be back home off the road by now, but here we are in Southern California…so anything’s possible.

HGTV wanted us to comparison shop amongst different towable RVs, so we spent a lot of time looking at 5th wheels. Sadly, there were no Airstreams at the show!

Congrats on your vintage unit… Kristy and I love vintage Airstreams. To me, that’s the real beauty of an Airstream — they are timeless! Enjoy, and we’ll strive to keep the shows coming…