Update on DVDs & Play off locations

[videoguy]

As stated in an older post, Sheffield Productions will be taping games and offering DVDs for the STJFL play offs.  We will be at the following sites on these dates.

  Oct 24,  Bridge City HS

  Oct 31,  LC-M HS

  Nov  7,  PN-G HS

  Nov 14,  PN-G HS for Jr Mid-county Madness

Our full production team, along with announcers Charlie Jehlen and Danny Bellow, will be there complete with multi camera and replay capability.    At LC-M and PN-G the video boards are "supposed" to be part of the stadium rental and fans and players alike will be able to see our camera work on the video boards of these two stadiums.

I wish we could cover all the games at all the sites, but we only have the one crew and these are the games the league has asked us to cover.

As in years past, DVDs will be ready for sale and pickup ASAP after each game.

We would like to again thank STJFL for inviting us back and allowing us to be part of these games.

                                                    see 'ya on the field, videoguy

[queenb77630]

how much are they this year?  Whatever the cost - count me in for at least one (depending on my bills this week - it's hard being an adult!)  ;D

[videoguy]

how much are they this year?  Whatever the cost - count me in for at least one (depending on my bills this week - it's hard being an adult!)  ;D

  Ms Queenb,  one of our favorite fans and supporters.

  Although play off DVDs have been $25 in the past, this year The DVDs are $30.  Tax is still included as part of the price.

  In our defense:  sales the last two years were good, but not as much as we had hoped and we are still supporting a full crew out there all day and making the DVDs on location.  Most of our customers know and realize that ALL our other multi camera shoots, ( graduations and dance recitals ) have been $30 for years.   

  Anyone that has gone out of the area to watch and buy a drill team, dance recital, or cheerleader competition DVD know these sell anywhere from $35 - $50+ P/H and tax.    We feel our production values and quality levels (featuring a full game with announcers, multi camera angle and replays ) are worth as much as any of those "out of area" video companies. 

  I hope this $5 increase does not offend or aggravate any of our proud parents and customers, but I did wish you to know why the increase and what we tried to do the first two years. 

                                                      see 'ya on the field

[td]

Videoguy, what can we do to be sure that the kids names are correct. Last year my son Chad Dallas was in the PeeWee Superbowl and while we enjoyed the video and still do to this day. I have to admit it is a little disheartening hearing them call him Chad Davis all day long. Please don't take this as me whining. I love what yall do. As a matter of fact I was a sponsor last year just as I am sponsoring this program this year. I just want to know if there is anything we as coaches can do to prevent this problem. It's easy to understand not pronouncing some names properly but I think my problem is an easier fix.

Thanks

[piratefan]

It's good that you are sponsoring this TOM! 

[queenb77630]

Videoguy, what can we do to be sure that the kids names are correct. Last year my son Chad Dallas was in the PeeWee Superbowl and while we enjoyed the video and still do to this day. I have to admit it is a little disheartening hearing them call him Chad Davis all day long. Please don't take this as me whining. I love what yall do. As a matter of fact I was a sponsor last year just as I am sponsoring this program this year. I just want to know if there is anything we as coaches can do to prevent this problem. It's easy to understand not pronouncing some names properly but I think my problem is an easier fix.

Thanks

Hey Tony: My suggestion would be make sure that the roster is typed and in a font bigger then the normal 12.  I'd suggest maybe a 16 or even 20.

Just my opinion.  I know you didn't ask me but you also know I gotta put my two cents in whenever I can!!! ;D

[queenb77630]

how much are they this year?  Whatever the cost - count me in for at least one (depending on my bills this week - it's hard being an adult!)  ;D

  Ms Queenb,  one of our favorite fans and supporters.

   Although play off DVDs have been $25 in the past, this year The DVDs are $30.  Tax is still included as part of the price.

   In our defense:  sales the last two years were good, but not as much as we had hoped and we are still supporting a full crew out there all day and making the DVDs on location.   Most of our customers know and realize that ALL our other multi camera shoots, ( graduations and dance recitals ) have been $30 for years.   

  Anyone that has gone out of the area to watch and buy a drill team, dance recital, or cheerleader competition DVD know these sell anywhere from $35 - $50+ P/H and tax.    We feel our production values and quality levels (featuring a full game with announcers, multi camera angle and replays ) are worth as much as any of those "out of area" video companies.   

  I hope this $5 increase does not offend or aggravate any of our proud parents and customers, but I did wish you to know why the increase and what we tried to do the first two years. 

                                                       see 'ya on the field

I don't care how much it costs -- I'm buying one!  Will U be the one selling them?  I sure would like to meet you!  Thanks!

[videoguy]

Videoguy, what can we do to be sure that the kids names are correct. Last year my son Chad Dallas was in the PeeWee Superbowl and while we enjoyed the video and still do to this day. I have to admit it is a little disheartening hearing them call him Chad Davis all day long. Please don't take this as me whining. I love what y'all do. As a matter of fact I was a sponsor last year just as I am sponsoring this program this year. I just want to know if there is anything we as coaches can do to prevent this problem. It's easy to understand not pronouncing some names properly but I think my problem is an easier fix.

Thanks

TD,  

 First of all, I do not take it as whining.  I am really sorry when something like this happens.   Too far behind us to do a full "Cold Files" investigation on what happened, but the mistake probably came down to one or two things though.  1) The name was wrong on the roster ( maybe/probably not ).    2) My announcer screwed up and said Davis instead of Dallas the whole game because we were furnished a hand written roster, on a wadded up scrap piece of paper, written in script minutes before kickoff. . . after being asked repeated over the PA to deliver one to the booth.  My good intentioned announcers translated Dallas to Davis and said his name incorrectly the whole game.  Actually there is a #3) My announcers just totally screwed up and pronounced the name wrong.   If you knew how hard they worked to find correct pronunciation for all those names you would want to eliminate this one, but it does happen.    Hey, I just called announcer Charlie Jehlen and was reminded one announcer wears bifocals and the other one needs them.   No names here ;>)    Bottom line,  for whatever the reason or excuse, I do feel bad and extend our apologies to young Chad Dallas and his family.      

 This is the perfect time to repeat our request for 3 TYPE WRITTEN rosters ( one for the PA, 1 for each of the 2 announcers) with FULL FIRST & LAST NAMES and numbers in NUMERICAL ORDER.   It helps if the list is delivered by someone that we can ask for help with any of the correct pronunciations.  Many times the list, when delivered, is presented by a younger player or someone that isn't even familiar with the players or names on the list.  All of this is needed before the game starts.  

  Added note:  if one hears a name wrong over the PA. . . there's a good chance it's probably being said wrong on the DVD broadcast.   Please send a runner to the booth with a correction.  

   Chad Dallas, hope we see you in the play offs and superbowl bound again this year.

   TD, thanks for the valued input, the sponsorship, and for buying the DVD!!!!  

                                                           see 'ya on the field, videoguy

[videoguy]

 

  I don't care how much it costs -- I'm buying one!  Will U be the one selling them?  I sure would like to meet you!  Thanks!

Queenb, 

  I will be in the production trailer ( white trailer marked Sheffield Productions ) directing the shoot.  My boss ( my lovely wife Cathy ) will be selling DVDs while my brother Lew is on the field as acting "field director".  Sister-in-law Liz will be in the trailer with us as role of tech director.  OMG, now everyone knows why it's Sheffield Productions.  Well, not everyone in the crew has that last name, but everyone is like family and most of the crew has been with us the 15 years that we have been taping High School football.  Of course that's not even counting sons, nephews and grandbabies. . . when they can make an appearance.  Sheffield Productions since 1985.

                                see 'ya on the field, videoguy

 

[td]

[quote name="piratefan" post="682402" timestamp="1256156220"]
It's good that you are sponsoring this TOM!  ;)
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Thanks for seeing the humor in it Cody!  ;D

[td]

[quote name="videoguy" post="682484" timestamp="1256161175"]
[quote author=td link=topic=61135.msg682400#msg682400 date=1256156009]
Videoguy, what can we do to be sure that the kids names are correct. Last year my son Chad Dallas was in the PeeWee Superbowl and while we enjoyed the video and still do to this day. I have to admit it is a little disheartening hearing them call him Chad Davis all day long. Please don't take this as me whining. I love what y'all do. As a matter of fact I was a sponsor last year just as I am sponsoring this program this year. I just want to know if there is anything we as coaches can do to prevent this problem. It's easy to understand not pronouncing some names properly but I think my problem is an easier fix.

Thanks
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TD,  
 First of all, I do not take it as whining.  I am really sorry when something like this happens.   Too far behind us to do a full "Cold Files" investigation on what happened, but the mistake probably came down to one or two things though.  1) The name was wrong on the roster ( maybe/probably not ).    2) My announcer screwed up and said Davis instead of Dallas the whole game because we were furnished a hand written roster, on a wadded up scrap piece of paper, written in script minutes before kickoff. . . after being asked repeated over the PA to deliver one to the booth.  My good intentioned announcers translated Dallas to Davis and said his name incorrectly the whole game.  Actually there is a #3) My announcers just totally screwed up and pronounced the name wrong.   If you knew how hard they worked to find correct pronunciation for all those names you would want to eliminate this one, but it does happen.    Hey, I just called announcer Charlie Jehlen and was reminded one announcer wears bifocals and the other one needs them.   No names here ;>)    Bottom line,  for whatever the reason or excuse, I do feel bad and extend our apologies to young Chad Dallas and his family.      
 This is the perfect time to repeat our request for 3 TYPE WRITTEN rosters ( one for the PA, 1 for each of the 2 announcers) with FULL FIRST & LAST NAMES and numbers in NUMERICAL ORDER.   It helps if the list is delivered by someone that we can ask for help with any of the correct pronunciations.  Many times the list, when delivered, is presented by a younger player or someone that isn't even familiar with the players or names on the list.  All of this is needed before the game starts.  
  Added note:  if one hears a name wrong over the PA. . . there's a good chance it's probably being said wrong on the DVD broadcast.   Please send a runner to the booth with a correction.  
   Chad Dallas, hope we see you in the play offs and superbowl bound again this year.
   TD, thanks for the valued input, the sponsorship, and for buying the DVD!!!!  
                                                           see 'ya on the field, videoguy
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Chad laughs every time we watch the DVD. Regardless of getting his name wrong or not the DVD will be cherished for many years. We hope to be on our way back to the Superbowl in the Jr division. One game at a time though. If we are lucky enough to make it to the second round, I believe yall are videoing our games at LCM. If so, I will make sure that everyone gets typed rosters in numerical order. If possible I will also add to the side a phonetic spelling of the name to make it easier to pronounce.

Thanks for what yall do for my kids and others.

[queenb77630]

[i][b][color=blue][font=Arial]Bought the DVD and watched it within an hour of coming home.  Quality is great!  Commentators are awesome!  Only thing I can say is if we (WOS - Sr) are on the home side during our next game -- I am gonna have to tone it down cause you can hear what is being said by those who are closest to either the camera or the press box; don't know which one I was hearing the talking from.

The only reason I say that is because I'm sure no one wants to pay money to hear my horn blowing, my homemade noise makers, and my screaming.  ;D

This DVD is awesome - you can, at times, actually hear helmut against helmut.  The replays are awesome.  There were times during the game that I thought my son was the one who missed the block but the DVD told me a different story.  I was able to see wonderful plays that I had not seen during "live action".

If you didn't buy one: Why not?  If you are going to be at LCM on the 31st -- make sure you buy one.  You won't be disappointed!  This is the 2nd DVD I have bought from Sheffield Production and I love each of them.  Looking forward to buying another one on the 31st!!!![/font][/color][/b][/i]

[videoguy]

Sheffield Productions request from our Announcers :
" Appealing to the 12 teams left in Pee wee , Junior, and Senior.    We sure could use team/individual stats for our broadcast Oct 31 at LCM Saturday.   
  Thanks to all the coaches this past Saturday who brought us 3 copies of rosters , in numerical order with first and last names- -  one for the stadium announcer and one each for us.  Yes, and we still appreciated the one handwritten one.  ;>)
  Parents, Coaches, you have access to stats and stories on these young players that we as announcers do not .  Examples:  stats on yds, receptions, passes, catches, big or little brother playing this league or on HS or middle school team or having sister as cheerleader.  Looking for some help here , just trying to make our broadcast better.  Look forward to seeing  you at LCM. . . allllll day long. "
  Please PM me and I will pass any of this info on to our announcers .  By using PM , Charlie and Danny advised me the other coaches will not get an advantage in case you have a "sleeper";  and if you do they won't find out until they watch the DVD.
  Special thanks to the Mom ( that didn't want credit ) that brought the homemade cookies to the booth and trailer. Yum, yum!! 
  Good luck to all in the next round.  see 'ya on the field, videoguy

[L-TRAIN]

Hey videoguy  ,,,  can ya"ll try and do some short interview with the head coaches before the games ????  I know in my SB video from last yr , they got the kids to introduce themselves , but nothing from the coaches!!

[videoguy]

[quote name="L-TRAIN" post="686809" timestamp="1256586550"]
Hey videoguy  ,,,  can ya"ll try and do some short interview with the head coaches before the games ????   I know in my SB video from last yr , they got the kids to introduce themselves , but nothing from the coaches!!
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L-train,
  we would love to have interviews with coaches before the game, but time is short. 
  Sat, we introduced the teams playing for the 1:00 o'clock game, but that was the only one we had time for.  Time is just too short between games.  As the teams head together for the handshakes, our announcers finish with the game summary and we go to roll credits on the end of the DVD.  Note that the field clock already is counting down 9:00 minutes to the next game.  Credits take 45 seconds, video takes 90 seconds to "write" to DVD and then 6 - 7 minutes to "finalize".  Only then can we kick it out of the deck, send it to the booth for duplication.  And we are doing this with two decks at the same time, using one for a "backup".    By then the teams are on the field ready for coin toss or kickoff and we had better have our next DVDs ready, which took 30 seconds to "load" and be ready to record.      Basically our cameraguys and announcers had less than 9 minute breaks between games and for the ones up top it takes that long just to go up and down the bleachers.  The crew in the trailer didn't get a break at all!!
  The intros that Charlie and Danny did on the track at the beginning of each DVD this past Saturday were done that morning way before any team arrivals.  Right after that we did introduce the players from the first game, but did not have time between the games to do the same for the other pairings.  Teams or coaches had not arrived for us to "pre" load them on the DVDs like we did with our announcer's intros.  We did toy with the idea of interviewing one team's coach that was there,  but decided against that as we pre-figured on the flak we would get if we did not get the other coaches interview on there later.  Folks need to understand that this is going on a DVD live , un-edited and in the order that we record it on that DVD.
  Yes, I think the video is missing an important part by not having player introductions on the front,  but because of late arrivals, logistics and other factors;  this is best done right before the game and coaches and player"s "mindset" is getting ready for the game and not being on camera.    Even if we pre-taped the coaches interview or intros, we would still have to load it onto the master DVD and you have seen that we don't have time between the games to do this.  Looking for a solution here, but need some help from STJFL and the spacing of the games. 
  I didn't even address the fact that there is no lunch break for the video crew for the next two saturdays.  Fans don't realize we don't bring two full crews,  but have a complete crew with a few subs to give crewmembers a short break while taping and games continue.  Taping and announcing from 9:00AM until after dark is a lot to ask with no lunch break for the crew.
  OMGosh, did I answer a question and start whining in the same post?  Another one of my long-winded posts.  Are you getting an example of what my camera people have to endure??      Sorry, see "ya on the field, videoguy 
 

[L-TRAIN]

You should get alot of back story on all the rivalry from these threads LOL ,,,,,  this week @ LCM is a rematch of the 08 superbowl  between LUM ( white) vs WOS PEEWEE !!!! These two teams have not played each other since that 08 superbowl game  and are both very hungry to meet @ LCM this sat.  Lum ( white) went 8&0  and WOS 7&1 in the regular season , but the way the brackets were set up it's not possible for them to meet in the SB this year , so we've got the game of the yr in the second round of the playoffs !!

[player66]

I guess since WOS lost a game they did not hold up to there end for that to happen. someone beat them

[AllSportsMom]

[quote name="player66" post="688179" timestamp="1256692783"]
I guess since WOS lost a game they did not hold up to there end for that to happen. someone beat them
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Didn't get beat score wise...they won...

but the MPR violations caused a forfeit; therefore, a loss on the record

[Raider24]

[quote name="AllSportsMom" post="688254" timestamp="1256696896"]
[quote author=player66 link=topic=61135.msg688179#msg688179 date=1256692783]
I guess since WOS lost a game they did not hold up to there end for that to happen. someone beat them
[/quote]

Didn't get beat score wise...they won...

but the MPR violations caused a forfeit; therefore, a loss on the record
[/quote]

Well clarified Allsportsmom!!

[queenb77630]

with all due respect ladies and gentlemen: this is not the place to discuss forfeits and such.

Videoguy is trying to get the information out to us parents and coaches as to what to expect and what is wanted and/or needed so that his company and crew can do the best possible job and make it worthwhile to pay him $30 for the DVD.

There are other topics that you can post under for that kind of stuff.

Again, I'm not trying to be mean or rude but when I come to this topic, I come to find out info on the subject that is posted -- not about scores and stuff.  I click on other topics for that.

Thanks!

[Guest]

HOW DO I FIND A NUMBER TO CALL THE COMPANY I CANT FIND IT IN THE PHONE BOOK? ANYONE!

[videoguy]

Sheffield Productions is a "home-based" production company; even after 25 years.  Home/studio number: 409 722-3661  or email at [email protected]

[AllSportsMom]

videoguy - Are ya'll going to record the ProBowls also?

[queenb77630]

I have to give my opinion one more time on this subject:

If you have not gotten one and/or you are on the fence wondering if it is worth $30 to buy one .. well, no, its not worth $30 .. its worth far more then that!

During live action, you really do miss some awesome plays!  While watching the DVD I saw so many plays that I had missed during the real game. 

Let me tell you a little story: My son wanted a cap from the local gas station.  I thought they were $10 so I went in and bought him one.  It was $26!!!! I was so mad at him.  I went home, went into my room, and watched the Playoff: Round 2 Sr. Division DVD that I had bought the night before.  I just wanted to be alone to calm down.  Anyway, it didn't take me long to open the door and tell him that he had earned that $26 cap and then some!  You see, I saw some AWESOME plays that I had missed during the game.

No, I do not work for Sheffield Productions.  Never even heard of them until last year when I bought the Superbowl tape for Jr. Division.  I am not getting a dime out of my comments -- no kickbacks; no refunds; no discounts.  I very, very gladly handed over my $30 twice this playoff season and if my son's team had made it to the Superbowl this year (they didn't) I would gladly hand over another $30.

Buy one!!!!!!  You won't be disappointed!!!!!

[videoguy]

[quote name="AllSportsMom" post="695461" timestamp="1257225273"]
videoguy - Are ya'll going to record the ProBowls also?
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Yes, Sheffield Productions will record ProBowls and Superbowls at the Reservation.  DVDs will be ready as soon as possible after each game.  see 'ya on the field