Nov 16
Ridic
Today I expected to be sending out DVD’s. I really did. This is because I trusted that there wouldn’t be any more delays, because I’m a trusting kind of guy. Unfortunately I was wrong. The epics I’ve had with the DVD manufacturer have only continued. I’m not going to write how bad they are on here, but if anyone who reads this ever wants an (anti)recommendation, send me an email so I can help you avoid getting into this situation!
The printers have had issues with the machinery, so the digipaks have been delayed further. Yes, it’s ridiculous, I know, but it’s out of my control (which is someone I hate at the best of times). I’ve told them that I will drive down to collect them the second they are ready as everything else is ready to go and if I can save a day by driving there instead of waiting for a courier then I’ll do that. The bulk load of padded envelopes I’ve ordered have arrived, and the addresses are all completed, so I literally only need to put in the DVD’s and put them in the post.
I can’t apologise enough, and even though the delay isn’t even my fault, I feel personally responsible, so I’m genuinely sorry. I’m being told that they will be ready to go on Wednesday, so depending on the time of day they are ready I will post them Wednesday or Thursday morning. I’ve been assured that there will be no more delays, so you can expect a DVD in your post on Thursday or Friday. They’ll all be getting posted out first class to those in the UK, and airmail for those outside of the UK.
On top of these issues, my website has been down most of today for a reason I can’t trace (but which has suddenly resolved itself!). Plus, on the way to England someone reversed into me whilst I was stopped at the swiss border control and then I had two near misses at the airport when I had to sneak through the barriers because I didn’t have a train ticket, narrowly avoiding about 10 policeman, and then almost not being allowed on the plane because I was supposedly late (even though I had 40 mins before the plane left!) and my bag was grossly overweight! It was quite a funny little journey!
Sorry.
November 16th, 2009 at 11:58 pm
Hej hej,
thanks for being so transparent once more. Its out of your hand so theres nothing you can do and at least you let everybody know why its delayed. thats good style!
greetings
benedikt
November 17th, 2009 at 9:21 am
Relax, man!
November 17th, 2009 at 11:34 am
Hello uncle,
I absolutely love your flick. Its amazing! Ty really is a talent. Its way better than most climbing movies I`ve seen for sure.
Which artist is it performing “dont stop beliving” by the way? Cool version. I noticed it didnt appear on the music list..
peace
November 17th, 2009 at 11:50 am
That track is by
Goat – Sugar we’re going downPetra Haden. The reason it didn’t appear in the track list is because there was a last minute change back to the original choice (which was this one!) and I didn’t change the credits! Thanks for your comments. (ps. The whole cd the track is from, Guilt by Association, is great.)November 17th, 2009 at 1:47 pm
I’m sure waiting will be worth…..nevertheless we can always go in between
trees, forget about everything and just climb. Thanks for your effort
November 17th, 2009 at 4:37 pm
Keep cool. It does not really matter when the dvd comes, so long as you’re not in that much stress.
Thanks a lot for all your hard work.
November 17th, 2009 at 6:39 pm
Thankyou greatly for all your hard work, it’s much appreciated and i am quite happy to wait for the dvd. It looks brill and have only heard great reviews
November 17th, 2009 at 6:44 pm
What the fuck! Where the fuck is my DVD, dude!!
November 17th, 2009 at 8:33 pm
Multiply this feeling by a million and you have my feelings exactly! ha ha.
November 17th, 2009 at 9:58 pm
Good one!!
November 17th, 2009 at 10:33 pm
I totally forgot I had even ordered the dvd along with the HD until I just clicked on your blog… can’t wait to see the extras!
November 17th, 2009 at 11:06 pm
There’s a review at my blog:
http://www.mountainsandwater.com/2009/11/between-trees-review.html
Excellent film!
November 18th, 2009 at 7:04 pm
Keith-
I ordered the DVD, clearly that hasn’t worked out yet. However, my buddy downloaded the film and I got to see it last night. Let me just say this is hands down the best climbing film I have ever seen. I love the breakdown, classics through major sends. I wish there would have been more focus on your relationship with Gecko Assis, but I am sure you didn’t want to go there. I also really enjoyed the soundtrack. I mean really great work!!
On another note, I ordered my own camera, a Canon HF20 because I feel like my friends and I are at the point where we need to start documenting our good times. I was wondering what sort of set up you use? Camera? Editing software? What are you thinking/ looking for when you are at the rocks filming? Maybe you could write a post or two about some of the more technical aspects of filming. I would love to here some of the tricks and tips you’ve learned over the course of making two films. Much appreciated!!
Cheers
Matt
November 19th, 2009 at 8:49 am
Must be frustrating, but don’t sweat about it too much, great film and the anticipation will just make the final result more worthwhile.
“Multiply this feeling by a million and you have my feelings exactly!”
You’ve done a run of a million DVDs o_O?
November 19th, 2009 at 3:33 pm
Hi!
Just finished watching the HD download. Thanks for a great climbingmovie, I like the laid back style of it, just the right amount of talking and a lowkey but really nice look. Great soundtrack too!
Kepp up the good work!
November 19th, 2009 at 7:50 pm
Hi! On an interview on The Low Down, you say “I once asked 5.10 for sponsorship and they told me I wasn’t good enough, but were kind enough to list the criteria”. I’m very curious: what are the criteria?
November 19th, 2009 at 9:35 pm
I wondered if anyone would ask this… in 2007 I was told that to get free shoes from 5.10 (probably 3 pairs a year – not any cash or photo incentive), I had to be climbing E9′s (for a trad climber) or 8c’s and pushing into the 9′s (for a sport climber). What I don’t have in writing is the fact that for a boulderer you needed to be doing 8B’s regularly, that was something I was told. I don’t really like to comment on this stuff much, but those criteria would leave about 4 people on the team (according to 2007 criteria). C’est la vie.
November 28th, 2009 at 5:27 pm
Surely it should be about what you bring to the sport?!? It annoys me when sponsorship is about the grades your climbing. Large brands should be promoting the sport to a wide range of climbers not just the principle of wear my shoes and you’ll climb like Sharma or Graham. With your films you’ve managed to show climbing in a true fun and inspiring way; from the laughs to the failures. Which even then they encourages you to get psyched about going back to a problem challenging yourself. I think it’s a waste to 5.10 because I’m more likely to look up to someone encouraging others into the sport and promoting a truly amazing place which appeals to all grades of climbers. Any way I think you’ve done enough for the sport to deserve a free pair of shoes!
On another note I loved the chalk bag scene in Between the trees. After watching it, I’m even more psyched about going back to Font for the New Year. Obviously not climbing those grades, good job I’m not after 5.10 sponsorship!