holy crap, it’s DONE!

I just got done communicating with the duplicating company and our DVDs are completed and ready for pickup.  It’s been a long time coming, and now we’re just getting to the do or die part.

They were supposed to be done by 1500 today, but somehow finished a little early.  Jay and I were planning on driving down there later this afternoon, but now wee may go early.

We will of course have them on sale at the Viper / EMR game this weekend:  Tippmann Extravaganza

Hope to see you all there!

almost there!!!!

hey everyone, here is a quick little update:

Our master file went to the duplication company a week and a half ago.  I have been checking with them nearly every day since and they are still on target to complete our order in time (that would be this coming Thursday, 27-Aug-09) for us to bring at least some of the first 1500 copies to EMR this weekend!

that’s right folks,  DVDs will be available this weekend at the Viper Game at EMR (in PA.)  Any pre-orders that are not picked up in person by Sunday will go out USPS priority mail as promised on Monday, 31-Sep.

in other news, I’ve been making lots phone calls and general shmoozing trying to get the word out a little more about our film project.  So far the feedback has really been amazing and everyone contacted has offered their support.

as of right now, we’re listed on 68caliber.com and catshackreports.com:
http://68caliber.com/wordpress/?p=4708 http://www.catshackreports.com/2009/08/basic-painting/

remember … first looks this weekend in Pennsylvania!

we’re close to market, very close to having DVDs …

Ok guys, I’m going to level with all of you:

1. I personally would like to thank each and every person who stepped up and supported Jay and I in this project by ordering their copy early.  I am truly touched by you 30+ friends.  We scenario players have been complaining about being the bastard children of paintball for years, and this project is about us banding together to do something about it.  You folks stepped up and literally put your money where your mouths are, and I for one applaud you for it.

2. We have not stopped or slowed production due to the added expenses, in fact we accelerated it.  Yes, it’s cost us at least twice what we originally planned for out of pocket to get this far, but we both believe we have a real winner on our hands, and I’m still counting on you the public to let me know we’re right in sales.  Jay has already been in discussion with certain agencies and they are anxiously awaiting our finished product to take to distributors and networks alike.

3. The master is expected to be completed this week and off to the duplicating company.  That being said, I still refuse to commit to a release date before I have “boxes in hand” but its looking VERY likely that they will be on sale at EMR during the big Viper game 28-30 August.  I have already worked with Blue Hanse (EMR field owner) and he will give us booth space there.

4. Anyone who pre-ordered the film will have the opportunity to retrieve both their 5 dollars of shipping and their DVD at EMR.  It has been suggested that instead of giving back their “shipping money” I donate it to this charity.  Not being a terribly vengeful person, I would prefer to take all that money (about $150 assuming no one wants their 5 bucks back) and instead give it to the Wounded Warriors Project.  Any orders not picked up that weekend will go out in either the following Monday or Tuesday’s mail.

5. Of course if the above is true that means we will have the remainder of the first DVD run for sale at ‘the Point for 12-13 September.