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4-DVD Set of RR4 at Laguna Seca...

A short 20-minute preview of over eight-hours of raw HD video footage I shot during the RR4 at Laguna Seca.

I'm currently working on producing a four DVD set using the higher quality HD footage I captured during the event. Many digital photos will be included as well.
The footage is simply stunning to watch on a large television screen while the audio makes you feel you're actually reliving the event!

Once the DVD set is available, a notification will be posted here 914-6 GT's Photo Galleries at pbase.com ;)

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...and on YouTube Rennsport Reunion IV - YouTube

PS: I also have over 15+ more hours of high-end HD video I personally shot using a "Steadicam® Merlin Arm & Vest" Steadicam Merlin Arm and Vest
of the previous two Rennsport Reunions (II and III). Eventually, I will produce and release those DVD's as well. Really fun to watch after all these years, at the time,
all I did for four straight days was video, didn't have time to shake too many hands, unfortunately...

For more details of the Merlin Arm and Vest, see here http://www.steadicam.com/userimages/Steadicam_MerlinAV-green_2010.pdf

Porsche Rennsport Reunion IV 2011 - QUALIFYING Group 4 - Car #61
This is an excellent video with at least four on-board cameras in the car, maybe more. The video started 'clear as a bell',
but the early morning fog and moisture in the air made the rest of the video a bit fuzzy. I still like that effect. :D

Check out some of the video camera transitions at the following time-lines;
4:47 - 6:00 and starting at around 6:35 you'll see Bruce in his White 935 setting up to make his pass. Fantastic rear-video imaginary, it's not always what's in front. :eek:
More at 8:00 - 8:24 - 10:59 and 12:10... Now, imagine all of this on a nice clear day. Great video work from the guys at Vision Wells!

Vision Wells | On-Track Video Productions and some sample car videos Vision Wells | On-Track Video Productions

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PAY ATTENTION... and you might get some good ideas... :rolleyes:

To see the camera set-up on this particular 911 RSR, go to my video (top of this post) and advance to time-line 5:20.
Note the #61 RSR as it approaches, now look at the two roof-mounted forward/rear cameras, as well as a left/rear fender quarter panel mounted
camera (another on the opposite side). I don't know of any other car at this event that was equipped this well with video recording gear.
This is how I would like to set up the video cameras on my car (more work to edit, but a whole lot more fun!).

Non-related Why we live in California...

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The Last New 917K Project

These are a couple of photos from hundreds I took while 917K chassis 037 was being built, just about 20 minutes away from where I live, truly an experience I'll never forget. Thanks Carl!

For the rest of the photos, look for them here

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Carl Thompson and Gustav Nitsche

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Carl flew Gustav from Germany to California to assist in the 917 build. Gustav was already employed at the Porsche Werks department prior to the 917 project, an amazing guy!

...one more pix...

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Cool! :)

Let me know if you want to use any of my photos:
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906 at Rennsport Monterey by Max_911S_fahrer, on Flickr

I tried to clean up some of them:
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9083 at Rennsport Monterey by Max_911S_fahrer, on Flickr

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Originally Posted by Flieger (Post 6507397)

Cool! :)
Let me know if you want to use any of my photos, I tried to clean up some of them

Definitely, I didn't have a chance to use my DSLR and now gathering digital photos to complement the video. Thx! SmileWavy

Disclaimer: Mine were not taken with a DSLR.

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Originally Posted by Flieger (Post 6507487)

Disclaimer: Mine were not taken with a DSLR.

They look 'pretty good to me"...

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Originally Posted by ajserrano (Post 6507491)

They look 'pretty good to me"...

Thanks. :) I think I got a few good ones. It was one of my first forays into controlling camera settings manually.

I am thinking about getting a used DSLR. I just am addicted to the 26x optical zoom on this camera I currently have. The HD video is alright but the audio never comes out in HD so kind of negates that feature. I need to look for the lens I want first, then find a body for it I suppose.

Thanks Armando- Really god stuff and yes the number of cameras makes for some really *****en action shots...... Especially when the #41 Samson car overtakes the #61 car in the early morning practice session fog/slippery track and all ! Can't wait for your finished product and put me at the top of the list for a copy when finished.

Thanks again for a huge effort.......Steve Schmidt #41 RSR

You're ALL welcome. I just can't help myself... :D The Woman In The Changing Room (set up ) - Heaven666

hello from Brazil

Hi Armando!

Sorry I missed the message here, and not received the email, I finally see it here. The heads now looks like new!, but I think I did a good job too isn't? before ship to you, I have it rebuild here. I didn't have much resource as you have in the USA to do such a good/perfect job.

I'm sorry about the cams, I still didn't get that to you. I will post direct to your email.

I think My boss from Germany got pretty good impression from Brazil, but I was not promoted yet :) there is no chance to be promoted. :D I'm the boss, the secretary, the cleaner, maintenance here, since I'm the only one in South America already

Did I told you that I sold my 2.7 aluminum case engine? Got a 3.3 to my 914 will post the picture as well to you. I also making 3.8 TT and one 3.6 soon. just to have in stock.

kind regards
Tadashi

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Originally Posted by parts4porsche (Post 6550578)

Hi Armando!
Did I told you that I sold my 2.7 aluminum case engine?...

Hello Tadashi! Good to hear from you. You mentioned selling an "Aluminum 2.7 case", was it an original early two liter case, or by chance actually a RSR Alloy case? Just checking for clarification... :D

Talk to you soon!

Armando

PS: Please send email replies to me at ajserrano @ msn dot com

New photos posted, take a LQQK... :eek:

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this would be my absolute favourite GT ...

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Originally Posted by Gustl (Post 6555853)

this would be my absolute favourite GT ...

What I like about it too is how it remained unmolested for so many years, with not too many owners in-between either. ;)

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Originally Posted by ajserrano (Post 6396404)

The two pieces below is the final product of the fabrication sequence.

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Next is producing the other pair (passenger side). Pretty much the same steps so we will skip those to move directly to their installation.

Sorry for the long hiatus from continuing this section of the thread. Hopefully I'll stay on task for a while.

I've decided to also post the fabrication photo sequence of the opposite side supports and not just the install photos,
it's a lot more work, but I'm sure some of you will appreciate it.

Moving on... :cool:

One more set before I hit the sack...

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Well, this is it for now, tomorrow I shall continue. I must say; it has to be incredibly satisfying for someone to know they can create and fabricate out of thin air and come up with results like these.

I continue to be amazed...

PS: If you have a bit of time, this is one of those 'must see videos", on a very familiar track.

Watch it to the end!

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