May 12, 2008
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MikeVideo Internet Movie: Culver City Kustoms
Here's the latest MikeVideo Internet Movie. New PhotoPost upcoming. Shot Saturday, May 10th at the Chuck Barris Back to the Fifties Car Show in Culver City, California. Check out the Webshots Gallery for 234 high quality photos.
"Culver City Kustoms" 10:48
(EDIT 5/14 5:00 p.m. : If Xanga's video section is down please watch the movie at YouTube. I'm a bit surprised I've only gotten 15 comments on this entry in two days! Do people just not like classic cars or are they tiring of my videos! Horror of Horrors! Nobody has even commented on the video itself, and I usually got at least 5-10 comments per video in the past.)
DIRECTOR'S COMMENTARY: I planned to go to the Renaissance Faire this past weekend, but on Thursday I read in the Los Angeles Times' Calendar Section (entertainment) that the George Barris "Cruisin' Back to the Fifites" car show was going to be held in Culver City on Saturday the 10th. I'm an unflappable "car nut" and George Barris is one of the premier auto customizers of all time. In fact, He is called "The King of the Kustomizers." The article showed a photo of the "Munster Koach" from the old television series "The Munsters" and announced that besides the 400 or so custom cars being judged, some of George's "kustoms" would be there as well. Sounded like so great an opportunity that I thought Friday morning was Saturday and I was all set to go up to Culver City to shoot some video of the customs a day early!
Culver City is freeway close to where I live, and there was no charge for the show. The Culver City Fire Department had a pancake and sausage breakfast (only $3.00 for seniors) so the excursion proved to be a money saving expedition, right up my alley in these cash strapped times.
On Friday evening, I made sure my camera batteries were charged, that my memory sticks were blank, and that I had some blank videotape. I cleaned my lenses and packed up the cameras. After a good night's sleep, I bade my roommate goodbye and drove to Culver City before 8:30 in the morning. I was there before 9a.m., when the festivities began, and I parked in a downtown parking structure. The first two hours were free, and additional hours cost $1.00. I ended up staying at the show for the first three of the six hours it lasted, so only paid a buck parking. I ate at the Firehouse pancake breakfast.
Although the day was highly overcast, which meant that the glint of the sun of the polished chrome of the cars and trucks on display wouldn't shine as brightly as I wanted, I opted to shoot a lot of footage in the morning, before any real crowds showed up. By noon, when I left, the sun began to peek through the clouds, but the crush of people was greater, meaning I had to wait to get "shots" of the cars.
I filled up almost an hour's worth of tape and also got the 234 stills. I had gotten pretty used to switching the cameras during my last couple of photo and video excursions. I circled the car show area, which took up about three city blocks in downtown Culver City, with Culver Blvd. closed down, about five or six times. I was disappointed that George only displayed a few of his "kustoms" but his cars are continually touring the country. Besides the Munster Koach, there was a Cadillac Hearse called "Kargoyle", "Herbie" the Love Bug, and a Surfboard Car.
When I got home a little past noon, I uploaded the photos to Webshots. I usually post a PhotoPost first, but I just posted the second Silver Lake Steps PhotoPost, so the stills will come later. I also began the movie, and finished editing it last night, and uploaded it to my Xanga video section. I always think that it'll be a snap to get the footage in the computer, and then just "whip up" a movie. But as usual, I end up attempting to make the video not only look good, but I edit profusely to get the most amount of shots in the least amount of time and still not make it look too "rushed". Music selections are from Dwight Yoakum, Elvis Presley, Smokey Robinson, and an a capella doo wop group at the show called "The Redondos". I also have the video on YouTube. Hope you enjoy this latest MikeVideo internet movie!
As a reader of my blog, (esp. if you are a "friend" or "subscriber", I do ask you to promote my videos by using the "star" and "recommend" feature. You can click on the video itself to take you to the video home page, where you can give it five stars and recommend it. You can also give this entry five stars and recommend it. (Of course don't recommend if you don't care for the video, or do not think your readers would be interested.) I believe I'm producing some of the better video content on Xanga, so I am always looking for more support. Thank you to those who never fail to support the "MikeVideo Brand" of entertainment. If successful, these videos really "take you there" to the event, and give you a feeling of what it's like as you visit along with me. There is a blogring for fans and friends of MikeVideo. If you like, please join the MikeVideo Blogring. (Andybody wondering: Renaissance Faire is still on next weekend and I still plan to get up there. )
Comments (91)
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I'm recommending this 'cuz I love cars and the music.
And I agree with oh mother may I. You live in the fast lane.
Dear Mike,
. Sounds like it was a nice day for a pretty cheap price. You can't beat that. Nice music with the videos.
I truly enjoy going to car shows. It's easy to spend a day checking out all the automobiles people have spent such love, time and money on. I like the camaros myself
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Nice car show. There is always something neat going on where you live.
is there anything more groovy than a car show? we have a guy here named darryl starbird who gets some pretty wild rides in his show...can't wait to see the renaisance (oh nuts, spelling) fair.....
I love old cars. They sure don't make 'em like that anymore.
AWESOME VIDEO!!! I may wind up reposting it on my site sometime
Also, thanks so much for the touching comment you left me...
Man, them old battlecruisers...
Nice video Mike. I recommended you. Judi
I'm not a car person, but I did enjoy this. It amuses me that some cars have fenders that almost touch the road (How do they travel over a bump?) and other cars sit so high above their wheels. Another one that amused me was the one with the red velvet interior and curtains and open back!
:goodjob: kewl!!!!
I saw Herbie! I saw Herbie! Great video!
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Hi Mike!! My wireless signal would not allow me to watch the video the last time I came by. I have a better signal now and I truly enjoyed watching this. I love old cars too, and I like going to car shows once in a while. I am a big Buddy Holly fan, and enjoyed hearing "Rave On."
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It is my pleasure and luck to go through May 9th entry. It was really very touchy and made me to cry. Bless You. ~ Namaste~ Nidhi
LOL, Mike I watched the whole movie and enjoyed it when you first launched it ....Something happened and I just never got around again to leave a comment....now I will have to look at it again so that I can make an appropriate comment....I love old cars!
Fun excursion (loved the total $! :goodjob:) Movie was great, good job of showcasing a lot of cars. I'm an old car enthusiast, my dream car has always been a '65-'68 Mustang. Closest I've come to owning one was an inherited '66 Comet Caliente, which had to be traded in when the girls were little. I so regret that choice. Just couldn't keep it. My favorite in your video had to be the little teal '69 Corvette... but who couldn't love that one!
I always love classic cars! The size of the those cars in the old days....!
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