It's Been A Busy Fall!

Well, Fall has now given way to old man winter and white can be found all around. Fishing has kept us busy which much to my chagrin has kept the video camera out of my hands on more days then I would have liked.

I did however get the chance to go out and do some more learning recently. I don't know about you, but I take any chance I can get to learn new things and expand my horizons. Recently I had the privilege of doing this with a seasoned videographer who has made quite the reputation for himself. His name is RA and he operates Beatty Outdoor Productions.

RA is a cool guy and he was quick to give pointers and help me out with what most would consider basic stuff I'm sure....but hey, I am from the school of "the only dumb question is the one you don't ask!" So, I asked and he was quick to answer. Thanks RA for your willingness to help a new guy....it was much appreciated!

Not only did I get questions answered, but I also got to watch him film which is always a learning experience because everyone has their own way of doing things.

We did get some steelhead action on film this year, and I hope to edit some down this winter. With any luck I will find the time and put together something to enjoy.

Another project we worked on for a couple of days was filming with the guys from the Orvis Company....their product development guys were down for the weekend and we tried to roll film for a couple of days and got some good footage.

Needless to say, we have some work to do as time allows.

Have a Merry Christmas and a great New Year's!

Patrick "Flybum" Robinson

Owner/Operator

Flybum Media Productions

A Project Complete Gives Way To Those on the Horizon!

In the recent months, I have been busy learning new software, understanding new principles and just flat out working my tail off to the best I can be. I guess to sum it all up, it's been like going back to school.

As noted in my previous posts, the new equipment is great and is proving to be a HUGE asset to me in the filming and editing side of things.

I have just completed my first real project shot and edited on all the new equipment. It took much longer than I had wished, but that is what happens when you are trying to get a grip on so many things at once.

The project that I just completed is the result of a day spent at Mertensia Springs Trout and Wilderness Conservation Club down in the Dayton Ohio area. It is a promotional piece highlighting the property and resource they have. Check it out when you get a chance!

Now that the project is done and ready for shipment, I can focus on the next task. It is a big task, but I think I am up for it!

In less than a week, I leave for the Bristol Bay region of the great state of Alaska! It is a fisherman's paradise and a wilderness lovers dream. From a plethora of ducks and geese to eagles, from brown bears to sockeye salmon, the place is as close to heaven on earth as many can imagine. I will be up for two things....fishing and filming!!! If those two objectives don't get accomplished, then I have failed. I hope to bring back enough footage to edit down Volume 2 of "The Adventures of Flybum." Somehow I don't think it will be a problem...unless it decides to rain the whole time...at which point I will probably break out the rain gear and film on.....

So, for now, I just have to figure out how to get all of my gear up there....in one piece...without spending tons of extra cash....and with enough flexibility to carry it with me wherever I go while we are on stream.

I will post all kinds of stuff when I return...until then, you can keep up with our other groups Alaska highlights at the Steelhead Alley Outfitters Blog.

Until next time, good shooting....

Patrick "Flybum" Robinson

Owner/Operator

Flybum Media Productions

A Whole Lot Of Busy!!!

Wow, where does time go? We have been meeting ourselves coming and going and I'm pretty sure we have something to show for it....at least I hope I have something to show for it!

Over the past month, we have been moving fast and furious and adding new things to about every aspect of what we do. From the launch of our new fly shop (online that is) a while back to filming for Mertensia Springs Trout and Conservation Club, to shooting film on New York's West Branch of the Delaware, we have been busy to say the least.

GREG FISHES LUDLOW CREEK AT

MERTENSIA SPRINGS TCC

Not long after the trip to Troy of Ohio to film the promotional for MSTCC, we were off to New York for some brown trout action on the West Branch of the Delaware with our friend and fellow SAO guide, John Miller. It was a challenging time from a fishing vantage point, but a very good time to hang out with friends and shoot some film.

GREG AND WILL TAKE A BREAK DURING THE

HEAT OF THE DAY ON THE DELAWARE RIVER.

After my return from New York, it was time to get down to business! Finally after a season of placing all the orders, I finally had all the resources in place to step up the media production. The camera had been acquired along with the necessary accessories and so all I needed was the new software and machine to run it hard and long.

Finally, I can say it is up and running and things are getting done....new things are being learned everyday, and footage is finally getting sorted through for editing. Just a few short days ago, this was the scene.

PATRICK ON THE FRONT PORCH WITH A

DELIVERY THAT MAKES ANY TECH NERD SMILE!

The arrival of my new 8 core Mac Pro was all that I was waiting on and now it is here. In fact I am writing on it currently with two beautiful 22 inch high definition monitors smiling as I type!

In the days ahead, you can look for marketable projects coming from Steelhead Alley Outfitters and Flybum Media Productions. We are in the process of gaining sponsorships and so far we are doing well. More is to come for sure.

To get things started, enjoy this new flick that we put together that is a short highlight of a recent trip to the central Pennsylvania region fishing for beautiful brown trout.

Until next time, tight lines and may all your shots be good ones!

Patrick "Flybum" Robinson

Owner/Operator

Flybum Media Productions