Q. I'm from Southern California and I'm visiting Fairbanks this december. What's some advice? How cold is it really? What are some must-see activities?
A. OK this does not have to be a bad idea, shame that some people are so negative about it.
Not everyone hates the cold, and it is actually the extremeness of winter that makes Fairbanks really special for many of us.
Layers are key. Avoid cotton (especially socks) If you are planning on organized outdoor activities many provide a parka and appropriate boots. But you should come with layers that include good long johns, wool or synthetic socks, and a decent pair of boots. A hat, gloves, and neck gator or scarf. Sweater or fleece pullover, and heavy pants. You may be able to use boots you already own inside a pair of insulated Neos (google NEOS overboots). And a heavy parka. If you are here for awhile you can grab one locally. Lots of options for shopping and they will have any gear you may want.
Yes it can be brutally cold. (-40 is not unheard of) But amazingly enough we have this thing called heating, and buildings have it, so you will not be freezing to death. (unless you do something kinda stupid that you are unprepared for) Oh and we also have these neat little vehicles called taxi's and they are warm and driven by people who drive up here all the time. (amazingly enough Fairbanks does not shut down in the cold of winter, we are all pretty used to it by now) *although Thank you is right about driving if you are not used to it, do be careful. And the Pedro monument is excellent for Aurora watching. Things will be lit up for the holidays, and there are usually holiday bazaars, many of which showcase native crafts. But excellent carving and bead wok can also be found in the shops on Second Ave downtown or at the UAF museum.
There is lots to do year round, here is just a taste:
and our local paper will have events listed as well (scroll down to calendar)
http://www.newsminer.com/
Cultural Center & Museum - inside and offer special programs year round, check closer to your visit for current info.
http://www.morristhompsoncenter.org/
http://www.uaf.edu/museum/ - also check the UAF community calendar for other events on campus.
In the winter Chena Hot Springs is super fun, sit outside at sub zero in a natural hot springs (you can freeze your hair into some really cool punk rock styles). They also have other activities, and rent arctic gear to guest for their visit. They are about 50 miles from town (they have a van service) so you could plan to spend a few days there and then the rest of your stay in Fairbanks.
http://www.chenahotsprings.com/
Our local mushing club will be holding sprint races in Dec. (they have a heated clubhouse with viewing if it is too cold outside)
http://www.sleddog.org/races/2012-2013-race-schedule-and-results/
The local chamber of commerce has an events calendar, and the First Friday shows are worth checking out (you can go downtown and easily walk between a number of the galleries and participating business)
http://fairbanksalaska.com/events/first-friday/
And in North Pole they will be having the Winter Carnival and Christmas in Ice, as you might imagine they really go all out for Christmas in North Pole:
http://www.explorefairbanks.com/events
If you do not have people in Fairbanks and are looking for a little more assistance Go North is well respected
http://www.gonorth-alaska.com/index.php?id=243
There are a number of good hotels and B&B's in Fairbanks, many are right downtown if you want to minimize driving or cab fares.
Silver Gulch in Fox is an excellent brew pub, Lemongrass has GREAT Thai food, Turtle Club is known for prime rib, LuLu's is an awesome bakery coffee shop, good food is not hard to find.
FYI, chemical hot hands are your friend, and can be purchased up here. Worth having some even if you don;t need them, because they are cheap and frostbite sucks.
Regular batteries freeze and are useless at sub zero temps, so if you use batteries make sure to get lithium, they handle the cold (although your digital camera might not like it, keep it in an inside pocket till you want to shoot).
And it is nice to have a little LED headlamp, they are cheap and small and a really nice thing to always have on hand. Petzl makes good ones, you don't need the big fancy one, a little $15-20 will work nicely, just use lithium batteries.
Now you do not mention why you are coming or what you want to get out of the vacation, so I can not really be specific. But the point is, do not let other people's negativity stop you from what could be an amazing adventure!!
Not everyone hates the cold, and it is actually the extremeness of winter that makes Fairbanks really special for many of us.
Layers are key. Avoid cotton (especially socks) If you are planning on organized outdoor activities many provide a parka and appropriate boots. But you should come with layers that include good long johns, wool or synthetic socks, and a decent pair of boots. A hat, gloves, and neck gator or scarf. Sweater or fleece pullover, and heavy pants. You may be able to use boots you already own inside a pair of insulated Neos (google NEOS overboots). And a heavy parka. If you are here for awhile you can grab one locally. Lots of options for shopping and they will have any gear you may want.
Yes it can be brutally cold. (-40 is not unheard of) But amazingly enough we have this thing called heating, and buildings have it, so you will not be freezing to death. (unless you do something kinda stupid that you are unprepared for) Oh and we also have these neat little vehicles called taxi's and they are warm and driven by people who drive up here all the time. (amazingly enough Fairbanks does not shut down in the cold of winter, we are all pretty used to it by now) *although Thank you is right about driving if you are not used to it, do be careful. And the Pedro monument is excellent for Aurora watching. Things will be lit up for the holidays, and there are usually holiday bazaars, many of which showcase native crafts. But excellent carving and bead wok can also be found in the shops on Second Ave downtown or at the UAF museum.
There is lots to do year round, here is just a taste:
and our local paper will have events listed as well (scroll down to calendar)
http://www.newsminer.com/
Cultural Center & Museum - inside and offer special programs year round, check closer to your visit for current info.
http://www.morristhompsoncenter.org/
http://www.uaf.edu/museum/ - also check the UAF community calendar for other events on campus.
In the winter Chena Hot Springs is super fun, sit outside at sub zero in a natural hot springs (you can freeze your hair into some really cool punk rock styles). They also have other activities, and rent arctic gear to guest for their visit. They are about 50 miles from town (they have a van service) so you could plan to spend a few days there and then the rest of your stay in Fairbanks.
http://www.chenahotsprings.com/
Our local mushing club will be holding sprint races in Dec. (they have a heated clubhouse with viewing if it is too cold outside)
http://www.sleddog.org/races/2012-2013-race-schedule-and-results/
The local chamber of commerce has an events calendar, and the First Friday shows are worth checking out (you can go downtown and easily walk between a number of the galleries and participating business)
http://fairbanksalaska.com/events/first-friday/
And in North Pole they will be having the Winter Carnival and Christmas in Ice, as you might imagine they really go all out for Christmas in North Pole:
http://www.explorefairbanks.com/events
If you do not have people in Fairbanks and are looking for a little more assistance Go North is well respected
http://www.gonorth-alaska.com/index.php?id=243
There are a number of good hotels and B&B's in Fairbanks, many are right downtown if you want to minimize driving or cab fares.
Silver Gulch in Fox is an excellent brew pub, Lemongrass has GREAT Thai food, Turtle Club is known for prime rib, LuLu's is an awesome bakery coffee shop, good food is not hard to find.
FYI, chemical hot hands are your friend, and can be purchased up here. Worth having some even if you don;t need them, because they are cheap and frostbite sucks.
Regular batteries freeze and are useless at sub zero temps, so if you use batteries make sure to get lithium, they handle the cold (although your digital camera might not like it, keep it in an inside pocket till you want to shoot).
And it is nice to have a little LED headlamp, they are cheap and small and a really nice thing to always have on hand. Petzl makes good ones, you don't need the big fancy one, a little $15-20 will work nicely, just use lithium batteries.
Now you do not mention why you are coming or what you want to get out of the vacation, so I can not really be specific. But the point is, do not let other people's negativity stop you from what could be an amazing adventure!!
How would I go about filming a documentary on my senior year?
Q. I'm about to enter my senior year of High School and I'd like to film the senior year of my friends and I from the last weeks of summer of 2013 till the day before we all leave for our respective universities. I've had this idea for quite some time but im not quite sure how to go about it like should i film in school? or could i even film in school? What aspects should i capture? If one of us mistakenly or purposely does something illegal could we get in trouble if it is on film?
I plan to show the film probably for our five year class reunion
Also, which would be the ideal camera for filming and what editing programs should I use. Any and all input is greatly appreciated!
I plan to show the film probably for our five year class reunion
Also, which would be the ideal camera for filming and what editing programs should I use. Any and all input is greatly appreciated!
A. If you really want to know how its done then just go out their and do it. That is really the best way to learn.
1:
It might cost you some money but if you go to Radio Shak (or shop around on the net) you could see about getting some sort of little camera that you can conceal like in your hat or something. I would suggest using two cameras at all times film your documentary, one that is concealed and one is a small handheld.
2:
When filming just be casual and relaxed don't act nervious or suspicous because this will draw unwanted attention to yourself. Just act normal, you are not really doing anything wrong anyway.
3:
The first thing you should think about is that you don't need to make a spectacle of the fact that you are making a documentary, the less people who know the less oppisition you will have from anyone.
4:
You don't even have to tell people right away (around or after graduation) because it will be more of a surprise to everyone when you show it for reunion.
5:
Your filming should focus on all of the fun things including your friends and teachers who are close to you. Don't forget to included yourself if you also want to be in your documentary, maybe have someone else take turns filming for you.
6:
Try and make people feel special and capture the special moments even for the social outcasts, just generailly try and make people feel good about themselves.
7:
Stay away from contraversial issues. don't film anything that would hurt anyone because this will just turn something good into something bad.
8:
You should film all the major events like dances, homecoming etc etc.
9:
When filming try and be within a reasonable range so that you get really good sound and picture quality.
10:
Be really mindful of the fact if you are moving around a lot, up and down etc. etc. then the video is going to be very shaky and no one likes watching shaky, bouncy, bad quality video.
Try and use a tripod whenever possible probably at like events.
11:
whatever footage you get you should upload it to your computer daily that way in case someone does attempt to keep you from filming a documentary you will still have some footage. YOU SHOULD SAVE AND UPLOAD THE FOOTAGE YOU GET ON A DAILY BASIS.
INDIEGOGO .COM is a very popular crowdfunding website among independent /short film producers, this might prove to be an invaluable resource to you as well.
It would probably help for you to read this list of books
1: The Pocket Lawyer for Filmmakers: A Legal Toolkit for Independent Producers
by Thomas A. Crowell (Paperback)
2: All I Need to Know about Filmmaking I Learned from the Toxic Avenger
by Lloyd Kaufman (Paperback)
Any of the books by Lloyd Kaufman, he is somewhat of an authority on independent filmmaking.
3: Motion Picture and Video Lighting
by Blain Brown (Paperback)
4: The Filmmaker's Eye: Learning (and Breaking) the Rules of Cinematic Composition
by Gustavo Mercado (Paperback)
5: The Filmmaker's Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide for the Digital Age
by Edward Pincus (Paperback)
1:
It might cost you some money but if you go to Radio Shak (or shop around on the net) you could see about getting some sort of little camera that you can conceal like in your hat or something. I would suggest using two cameras at all times film your documentary, one that is concealed and one is a small handheld.
2:
When filming just be casual and relaxed don't act nervious or suspicous because this will draw unwanted attention to yourself. Just act normal, you are not really doing anything wrong anyway.
3:
The first thing you should think about is that you don't need to make a spectacle of the fact that you are making a documentary, the less people who know the less oppisition you will have from anyone.
4:
You don't even have to tell people right away (around or after graduation) because it will be more of a surprise to everyone when you show it for reunion.
5:
Your filming should focus on all of the fun things including your friends and teachers who are close to you. Don't forget to included yourself if you also want to be in your documentary, maybe have someone else take turns filming for you.
6:
Try and make people feel special and capture the special moments even for the social outcasts, just generailly try and make people feel good about themselves.
7:
Stay away from contraversial issues. don't film anything that would hurt anyone because this will just turn something good into something bad.
8:
You should film all the major events like dances, homecoming etc etc.
9:
When filming try and be within a reasonable range so that you get really good sound and picture quality.
10:
Be really mindful of the fact if you are moving around a lot, up and down etc. etc. then the video is going to be very shaky and no one likes watching shaky, bouncy, bad quality video.
Try and use a tripod whenever possible probably at like events.
11:
whatever footage you get you should upload it to your computer daily that way in case someone does attempt to keep you from filming a documentary you will still have some footage. YOU SHOULD SAVE AND UPLOAD THE FOOTAGE YOU GET ON A DAILY BASIS.
INDIEGOGO .COM is a very popular crowdfunding website among independent /short film producers, this might prove to be an invaluable resource to you as well.
It would probably help for you to read this list of books
1: The Pocket Lawyer for Filmmakers: A Legal Toolkit for Independent Producers
by Thomas A. Crowell (Paperback)
2: All I Need to Know about Filmmaking I Learned from the Toxic Avenger
by Lloyd Kaufman (Paperback)
Any of the books by Lloyd Kaufman, he is somewhat of an authority on independent filmmaking.
3: Motion Picture and Video Lighting
by Blain Brown (Paperback)
4: The Filmmaker's Eye: Learning (and Breaking) the Rules of Cinematic Composition
by Gustavo Mercado (Paperback)
5: The Filmmaker's Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide for the Digital Age
by Edward Pincus (Paperback)
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