620Z Posted February 17, 2009 Author Posted February 17, 2009 Good news boys the 370Z has confirmed to be attending our trip up to Thredbo. Unfortunately they can't leave with us but will be leaving around lunch time on Friday and expect to arrive in time for dinner around 7pm. They plan on getting some early morning sun rise shots then attend our display on the Village Green in the heart of town. After that they intend to head home early. So it will only be a quick visit for them but I am sure we will all be happy to check out the new car and have a chat with the boys. They hope to interview many of us traditional Zed owners and do a bit of a write up on the trip of which I am sure we will get a mention. Sulio, Lurch & myself will try and compile a bit of video with Sulio putting it all together in a DVD which we can send out to all attendee's. James with the 370Z will be keen to get a hold of this and use some of the images for his own promotion I am sure. Good to have them on board even for a breif period. See you all soon. Quote
Toecutter Posted February 18, 2009 Posted February 18, 2009 Ooh good to hear we are on track. We're off tommorrow morning. Can't wait. I've got a Hi Def video camera for the trip + the other standard miniDV. Does anybody know if the Hi Def files are easily edited on Premiere Pro 6.5, which is what I use???? Sulio Quote
Surly_Z Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 It should be fine, but you'll lose the full HD resolution when you export the end result. Does it record to hard drive or tape? Unless you capture the raw vision straight to your computer's hard drive, and export a full HD movie, you'll end up with Standard Definition anyway. You'll also lose quality once you burn it to DVD, print to tape etc. I'm not sure about 6.5 - are you capturing via firewaire or USB? I work in TV and have access to plenty of editing goodies, so if you get stuck I can help you out. PM later in the week if you can't capture the footage and we'll devise a plan! Quote
chris240 Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 its funny how you get parranoid on long trips.. Ive packed a big toolbox with everything but the kitchen sink. (sink didnt fit ).....+ case of beer ! total excess bagagge = 50Kg !! arrr Sulio I think you and Josh will spend 3 days talking about vids & editing Quote
Cdr Zero Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 Plugs changed... Oil changed... Water refilled... CB radio acquired... Wheels rotated... Air pressure checked... Backup coolant and brake fluid ready... Car washed... Now I gotta pack. Quote
Razz Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 i got the mechanic to do a full look over, oil changed, + extra oil and cooland in the boot. someone would suspect that we Z's get regular break downs :-\ Quote
C.A.R. Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 Oil change done, wheel alignment done, tyres checked, coolant checked, brake fluid packed, Zed washed & vacuumed. Cloths packed, chargers packed, UHF packed, MiniDV cam charged & packed. Sctoch, Beer, Condoms, eninmas & vaginal speculems packed. Fhew... Razz - it'll be fine mate Quote
Razz Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 yeah, i dont think you can kill these things (not easily anyway) just the last few posts looks like we're all very worried Quote
Toecutter Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 busy couple of days, my how this thread has grown! It should be fine, but you'll lose the full HD resolution when you export the end result. Does it record to hard drive or tape? Unless you capture the raw vision straight to your computer's hard drive, and export a full HD movie, you'll end up with Standard Definition anyway. You'll also lose quality once you burn it to DVD, print to tape etc. I'm not sure about 6.5 - are you capturing via firewaire or USB? I work in TV and have access to plenty of editing goodies, so if you get stuck I can help you out. PM later in the week if you can't capture the footage and we'll devise a plan! Records to hard drive and I use fire wire. Oh well gotta get some decent footage first. Ah all ready! Sulio Quote
reverendzed Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 Looks like Lurch has remembered everything....Oh hang on I just re-read his post and he forgot to pack his Bible! ...Oh, can't find it? call in on the way past I've got a spare! Bwhahahahahah Have a great trip guys. Rev. Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted February 19, 2009 Administrators Posted February 19, 2009 Someone do me a favour and take a spare distributor. The 1 and only time my 240z has over broken down was due to a Distributor. If you don't take a whole distributor at least take the dizzy module E12 (I think they are) as a spare. Quote
chris240 Posted February 22, 2009 Posted February 22, 2009 got back an hour ago !! :) Im knackered. HUUUUUGE weekend !! Most of the Vics are still there, massive turn-up especially the Sydney guys. 1000's of pics and hours of footage....oh yeah and the 370z .....whoa, what can I say. I need a beer right now...I'll be back. Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted February 22, 2009 Administrators Posted February 22, 2009 Yeah just saw the pics, wish I could have been there. Looks like a good turnout. Quote
Surly_Z Posted February 22, 2009 Posted February 22, 2009 I've uploaded a few from my digital SLR. http://www.viczcar.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=225 In time I'll also have some super8mm footage as well as some old 'normal' SLR film developed. Quote
sexual_sushi Posted February 23, 2009 Posted February 23, 2009 what did everyone think of the 370z? anyone seen the australian website for it http://www.370z.com.au/ Quote
Surly_Z Posted February 23, 2009 Posted February 23, 2009 mixed reviews from everyone I think. It's definitely bringing back the classic Z shape, and not so much an Audi TT like the 350Z. I quite liked it, but I wasn't a huge fan of the headlights and taillights design. Quote
Cdr Zero Posted February 23, 2009 Posted February 23, 2009 Great pics as usual Josh! You're an artist. I like what you did with the HDR, it looks fantastic! Quote
warrenz Posted February 23, 2009 Posted February 23, 2009 Got back a couple of hours ago, a fantastic weekend from someone who was not going to go originally. Glad I went, great location, great cars and great people. Well done Craig and Sulio, thanks for the organisation. Millions of pictures when it is all added up, here are some teasers. Warren Quote
Razz Posted February 23, 2009 Posted February 23, 2009 ahh, sweet, photo's of the 370 with us all. a mate of mine doesn't believe that it was there. " but it hasn't been released" "it must just be a body kit on a 350" " theres no way" AHA... photos. sweet weekend! Quote
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