Surrey Border Film & Video Makers
Filming at Hollycombe Steam Museum
It was on a warm day in June that Surrey Border Film and Video Makers had an outing to the Hollycombe Steam Museum. For those who have never been, it is the home of a host of restored and preserved steam driven fairground equipment, all of which may be ridden on and filmed. There are three different-sized railways, a steam saw mill and various examples of farming in the past. To get the benefit of a group booking we all arranged to arrive at the opening time of 12 noon. There was a pleasant picnic area within the grounds which overlook the downs and we assembled there for lunch at 1pm. There was a snack bar for coffee etc. The proprietors, who are mostly unpaid volunteers, but gave permission for filming providing we kept to the public areas and didn’t attempt fancy shots climbing up things or going the wrong side of barriers! The weather was kind to us with full sunshine all day.
David sets up his tripod
This June day was warm and sunny, an ideal day for the large contingent from Surrey Border Film & Video Makers to start filming. Most were carrying pocket size mini DV camcorders but one member was seen lugging around an antique large size SVHS camcorder. How the technology has moved on!
Club members met in a number of groups for a picnic
The various filming groups came together for a picnic lunch and then set off again to complete their tasks.
There was much filming going on all day and this resulted in an excellent
number of films shown at later club meetings.
A steam
organ driven by a traction engine is filmed by a club member
Here is a steam organ driven by a traction engine being captured on video. In the foreground the old SVHS camcorder is in use while closer to the traction engine is a hand held miniDV camcorder.
Two club members filming close-ups of an engine
A close up is being taken here.
All will be revealed when the film is shown at the August club meeting but
perhaps this will be some close action shots cut to music.
A steam
organ driven by a traction engine is filmed by a club member
No, it wasn't all filming. Quite a few members were seen as here on the merry-go-round, also the old fashioned sit-on-a-mat type helta skelta, the swings and the big wheel.
Who are we in this film/movie/video club? We make films, videos and movies and meet on the first Friday of the month to answer members questions and to discuss ongoing club projects. Well known film makers, judges and film professionals are often our speakers for the evening. We welcome visitors and new members interested in film and video, and there is no need to own digital cameras or camcorders and no need for previous experience, as we happily provide mentors for beginners. Surrey Border meetings start at 7:45pm and end just after 10:00pm with a refreshment break at around 9:00pm. Visitors and new members are warmly welcomed to the monthly meetings which are on the first Friday of each month (and the first visit is free). Our meetings are held in our new contemporary hall in St Joan's Centre which is in the grounds of St Joan's church in Tilford Road, near the station in Farnham. The hall has a large car park and is within easy reach of Guildford, Farnborough, Fleet, Bordon etc. In Surrey and Hampshire. Read more about us here.
Our interests We have a good mix of interests amongst members include script writing, acting, directing, technical and artistic and all agree that ideas and skills are more important than equipment as shown by there being fewer cameras and camcorders than members. Some get more enjoyment in viewing and discussing the films produced by others and just being part of the community. There are those who wouldn't wish to ever hold a camera or camcorder while some like to help in filming but don't own their own camcorder. Of course there are always those with the latest high definition wizz bang up to date cameras, camcorders, microphones and gadgets and the lovely thing is that they are always happy to demonstrate both equipment and techniques to others. For anyone thinking of buying a camera or camcorder advice is always on hand. We have almost equal numbers of members with PC and Mac computers. We regularly put on courses, tutorials and training sessions in the light of the current interests and needs of members. Individuals with particular problems typically have one to one help.
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