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Cathy Yount
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p.1 #1 · I have an idea...


And I need help!

I'm opening the studio up to mini-sessions for Christmas cards. All participants will receive 25 Christmas cards and a 15 minute session. Here's the kicker:

I'm recreating the set from The Christmas Story. That's where I need your help. I'll have 3 different scenarios:

1) Traditional: couch, tree, fireplace
2) Semi-traditional/a little bit 'o movie: same as above, dress the kids up in stocking hats, lots of scarves, etc., just like the kids in the movie
3) Total Christmas Story: add the leg lamp, BB gun, pink bunny suit (someone can wear it if they want), etc.

I want to do something DIFFERENT and I want to be known as the classy, yet fun, studio. I want to be known for my willingness to take risks.

So what is in the Christmas Story that I can put in the set? I've already thought of the usual:

--leg lamp
--stocking hat
--horn-rimmed glasses
--BB gun
--pink bunny suit



Nov 09, 2009 at 10:28 PM
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the frozen pole!!

what a cool idea - love it!!



Nov 09, 2009 at 10:30 PM
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busted up roasted turkey! the Bumpus's dogs! Randy's snow suit!


Nov 09, 2009 at 10:35 PM
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Great Idea, love to hear how it turns out.


Nov 09, 2009 at 10:36 PM
Cathy Yount
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p.1 #5 · I have an idea...


I thought about that, but how in the world could I do that? [frozen pole]

Edited on Nov 09, 2009 at 10:38 PM · View previous versions



Nov 09, 2009 at 10:37 PM
Cathy Yount
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I'm going to do the living room scene. I can't wait to see if someone actually wants to wear the bunny suit.


Nov 09, 2009 at 10:38 PM
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Cathy -- you could shoot the entire thing in front of a green screen and photoshop in background stills from the movie.


Nov 09, 2009 at 10:40 PM
Cathy Yount
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Is that copyright infringement?


Nov 09, 2009 at 10:41 PM
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p.1 #9 · I have an idea...


Cathy Yount wrote:
Is that copyright infringement?


It might fall under fair use. Not sure. You could always consult a copyright lawyer, just throwing it out there.



Nov 09, 2009 at 10:44 PM
Cathy Yount
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It's a great idea


Nov 09, 2009 at 10:44 PM
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p.1 #11 · I have an idea...


What about the mall Santa scene?


Nov 09, 2009 at 10:47 PM
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p.1 #12 · I have an idea...


BB gun? You'll shoot your eyes out with that kid.

What about an old fashioned bar of soap?



Nov 09, 2009 at 10:52 PM
Cathy Yount
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p.1 #13 · I have an idea...


I thought about the Santa scene, but my studio isn't big enough. I want to keep the budget realistic, and that would involve too much construction.


Nov 09, 2009 at 10:58 PM
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I have never watched 'A Christmas Story', though I've seen ads for it. Will this be adaptive or of interest to clients who aren't familiar with it? Maybe a minority, but just a thought.


Nov 09, 2009 at 11:17 PM
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We have a setup that can be easily altered in case someone wants a "traditional" Christmas shot. We also have an outdoor option.


Nov 09, 2009 at 11:18 PM
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[totally off-topic...]This has nothing to do with your question, but you just gave me a cool idea for a sexy ad for chocolate chip cookies. Picture this... Santa Clause's boots around his ankles, big black belt and buckle, cropped so you don't see any of his legs, but you see some sexy legs in heels in front of Santa's... cookie crumbs on the floor... Could also be an advertisement for Levi jeans with the weird commercials they've had lately... just throw some jeans off to the side. [/totally off-topic]

On a similar note... you could also make the famous lamp from the movie. I duno how you'd work that in... Cheesy cowboy hat / bb gun etc. would be fun of course. The tongue on the pole thing would be hard to pull off.



Nov 10, 2009 at 12:07 AM
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TTLKurtis wrote:
On a similar note... you could also make the famous lamp from the movie. I duno how you'd work that in... Cheesy cowboy hat / bb gun etc. would be fun of course. The tongue on the pole thing would be hard to pull off.


http://www.redriderleglamps.com/


Awesome idea BTW.



Nov 10, 2009 at 12:26 AM
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That's EXACTLY what we're doing. However, I want THIS for my front yard!

http://www.redriderleglamps.com/productDetails.cfm?merchID=16&showDescription=yes



Nov 10, 2009 at 12:29 AM
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p.1 #19 · I have an idea...


OMG, the best FM idea ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I see the frames for all these. MAN I wish I had a freaking studio:


The brother under the sink shot

The fight scene shot

The robbers shot

The secret decoder shot

The flat tire shot

The wicked elves shot

The witch teacher shot




Nov 10, 2009 at 12:31 AM
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p.1 #20 · I have an idea...


You'll shoot your eye out kid.


Nov 10, 2009 at 12:40 AM
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