So besides working for Nimbus Independent, I am working for another ski film company called Poor Boyz Productions (PBP). I feel the success of both film companies are inter-dependent, particularly the film tour we share. To acquire good non-endemic sponsors, these film companies need a successful 50 stop North American Tour.

So as the business manager, besides putting together the biz plan, doing media deals, PR, sponsorship contracts and adding a more aggressive digital aspect, I'm going to be focusing on the film tour. I am also going to try and execute an industry first, broadcast the World Premiere live, streamed on the internet. The two films are rather different from one another. Where Nimbus is more about trying to tell a story, PBP showcases incredible action from the previous season.

The new film is titled "Everyday Is A Saturday," where as a pro skier, each and everyday that they go skiing is like a Saturday to a consumer. Here's DVD box art:

Having seen the film already, I can tell you that there's some of the most amazing action that's been captured in years. Tanner Hall does a pretty good job narrating the majority of the movie, newcomer Dane Tudor shows his diversity ripping both big mountain and park. Then Tim Durtschi closes the movie with what I have to call stunt skiing. The bonk's of trees, spinning and flipping combinations are truly creative. Having seen most of the ski films for this winter season, I can say this one is the best. Here's the banger teaser:

Everyday Is A Saturday Trailer from Gary Winberg on Vimeo.

Posted by Gary at 10:21 AM | Permalink

I'm not going to hide it, I have become a tech dude. Never thought I would get that into technology, computers and electronics but somewhere along the way Apple spoke to me. It all started when I had to make the switch for dealing with large image banks, video files and working with international ad agencies. Sometimes you just have to open Adobe Suite and adjust an image or layout yourself.

So years ago I made the switch from PC to Mac and have never looked back. Everything has been better since the switch. All the stuff you read and hear about has been true for me. No chronic blue screen or application crashes. Well, actually lately I have had a coupe applications shut down.

So I'm happy to announce I just gave my sister my old Powderbook G4 and my G5 tower and cinema display to a friend. Now sitting on my desk is a shinny new Macbook Pro 15" with the new 24" LED Display. I can't begin to tell you how nice it is having everything on one computer. Granted a few items are on external hard drives or my Time Capsule, but the new Macbook is more powerful and faster than my G5 was. Oh so nice. With compressing so many videos, I just needed something faster or I was going to lose any hair I have left.

But wait, I uploaded Snow Leopard and am having the first issues I've ever had with my Mac equipment? What the hell? The display on my 15" MacBook flickers ever so often. Just a quick black screen then right back. It happens more when my external monitor is plugged in but also when I'm just using the laptop by itself.

Then when the computer comes out of sleep mode, sometimes one of the monitors has a light blue tint. The color is all messed up? Where did this come from? The first time I've had problems with any of my Mac or Apple products. My faith has faltered.

Is Apple moving too quick? Are they getting too big and the quality is starting to suffer? I sure hope not and hopefully there will be an upgrade or patch to my situation soon. I may have to make an appointment with a Mac Genius at my local Apple store.

Posted by Gary at 3:39 PM | Permalink