Portobelly Telly - the launch!

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 24 Feb 2006, 10:46

Cancel everything. Get a babysitter. Dig out your tux or best frock. It's the Portobello Event of the Year - it's the official launch party for Portobelly Telly!

The event takes place on Friday 3 March in the main hall of Portobello Community Centre, starting at 7:15 pm. The launch party is open to everyone but we can only accomodate a maximum of 100 persons. To secure your place at this prestigious event you MUST let us know that you are coming. You can do this by sending me a private message or by emailing me at portyweb@blueyonder.co.uk

First come first served - book early to avoid disappointment!

The evening's entertainment will include screenings of short films by local film directors, all shot in Portobello, including the world premiere of Graham Kitchener's film, 'Bingo' and other never seen before Portobelly Telly gems.

We are splashing out with food and wine so please join us at this most glitzy and glamorous of occasions.

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 24 Feb 2006, 10:48

Thats great Bob. When are you going to let people know the date?

OOPs its March the 3rd

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 24 Feb 2006, 10:50

You were right - I forgot but managed to sneak in a quick edit!

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 24 Feb 2006, 11:03

Take two?

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 24 Feb 2006, 11:26

Bob Jefferson wrote:Cancel everything. Get a babysitter. Dig out your tux or best frock. .

Gosh! I'm looking forward to seeing you all dressed up Bob. It will make a change from that old POL tee-shirt you usually wear

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 26 Feb 2006, 22:02

I'm not going to reply to everyone individually, but rest assured that everyone who has contacted me so far is guaranteed a place at the launch.

You can look forward to some of Findlay's finest sausages and cheese from Kitcheners. And there might be the odd bottle of wine or two I imagine.

We have some fantastic film offerings and it's going to be a tough decision as to what we screen on the night but at some point during the proceedings we will 'switch on' Portobelly Telly and the whole world will then be able to enjoy it, until it crashes anyway.

Dadaist · Post by **Dadaist** » 02 Mar 2006, 13:11

Well done Bob!

Today's Evening News - page 22 - "Switch on to Portobellovision"

As I have been exceptionally lucky to see some advance previews I'd like to congratulate our new star, 6 year-old Cally Booth-Lewis, who has provided us with a great animation.

*very well done Cally*

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 02 Mar 2006, 14:46

http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/index ... =319112006

BC even gets a mention

Dadaist · Post by **Dadaist** » 02 Mar 2006, 14:57

Sandra wrote:http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/index ... =319112006

BC even gets a mention

At least I can say that I knew Bob before he was an executive producer and Bearcub before he was Jamie Oliver. Guys, please don't forget us when it starts raining cash!

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 02 Mar 2006, 15:18

Dadaist wrote:[At least I can say that I knew Bob before he was an executive producer and Bearcub before he was Jamie Oliver. Guys, please don't forget us when it starts raining cash!

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 03 Mar 2006, 09:56

A reminder that tonight is is the night of the Big Launch. Still a few spaces left if you want to come along but let me know quickly. The show starts at 7:15 pm and your table is reserved.

CatzVP · Post by **CatzVP** » 03 Mar 2006, 14:33

Bob Jefferson wrote:A reminder that tonight is is the night of the Big Launch. Still a few spaces left if you want to come along but let me know quickly. The show starts at 7:15 pm and your table is reserved.

I hope someone is going to film this event, it would make good TV

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 03 Mar 2006, 14:48

Don't imagine that I haven't already thought of it. Then there's the documentary of the making of the film.

Sorry you're going to miss out. We haven't quite got the resources for a live webcast yet.

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 03 Mar 2006, 15:49

Those of you, like Catz, who can't come along tonight will be able to access Portobelly Telly from around 7:45 tonight when we press the big ON button live from Portobello Community Centre.

Gail Porter - where are you when I need you?

Dadaist · Post by **Dadaist** » 03 Mar 2006, 15:52

Bob Jefferson wrote:Those of you, like Catz, who can't come along tonight will be able to access Portobelly Telly from around 7:45 tonight when we press the big ON button live from Portobello Community Centre.

Gail Porter - where are you when I need you?

She's having a bad hair day.

bearcub · Post by **bearcub** » 03 Mar 2006, 16:42

Bob Jefferson wrote:Don't imagine that I haven't already thought of it. Then there's the documentary of the making of the film.

And don't forget the Director's Cut after a couple of years have gone by

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 03 Mar 2006, 17:15

Can anyone recommend free, easy to use software that will convert from DVD to .avi?

Dadaist · Post by **Dadaist** » 03 Mar 2006, 17:34

Bob Jefferson wrote:Can anyone recommend free, easy to use software that will convert from DVD to .avi?

I did a quick search for "dvd ripper" and got this one - but I have never used it :

http://www.download.com/DivX-DVD-Ripper ... ag=lst-4-9

hopefully someone will come through for you - just beware, as this may involve copyright (you need permission) and copy protection (breaking it may not be cricket)

Jackson Priest · Post by **Jackson Priest** » 03 Mar 2006, 18:07

There are various things here which might work:

http://www.brothersoft.com/videoconvert ... erter.html

Post by **wangi** » 04 Mar 2006, 00:37

Great stuff. Well done Bob and everyone else involved (esp Maria at the lights!)

Dadaist · Post by **Dadaist** » 04 Mar 2006, 01:17

I would just like to say that I am enormously drunk.

bearcub · Post by **bearcub** » 04 Mar 2006, 02:23

Dadaist wrote:I would just like to say that I am enormously drunk.

Ditto

Good night though, I enjoyed it. And thanks to Bob, Dadaist, Epykat, Marya & all others involved for their efforts.

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 04 Mar 2006, 09:09

My head hurts but I think I had a great time.

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 04 Mar 2006, 09:46

Why on earth did we go to the pub when we still had wine left? Anyway, thanks to everyone who made the night such a success - particularly Stephen for the audio-visual wizardry, Marya and Epykat for the catering (and general wonderfulness), Dadaist for bar tending duties and everyone else for coming along and helping us to celebrate the launch.

Brenda · Post by **Brenda** » 04 Mar 2006, 12:25

Well done Bob and the team! A great launch and we didn't need Gail Porter!
The variety of films on the site is fantastic - yet another indication of the number of talented people living here.
Now that we have our own newspaper, website, radio and TV, what's next?

Dadaist · Post by **Dadaist** » 04 Mar 2006, 12:38

Brenda wrote: Now that we have our own newspaper, website, radio and TV, what's next?

Alka-Seltzer.

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 04 Mar 2006, 12:38

Brenda wrote:Well done Bob and the team! A great launch and we didn't need Gail Porter!
The variety of films on the site is fantastic - yet another indication of the number of talented people living here.
Now that we have our own newspaper, website, radio and TV, what's next?

Advert with catchy tune on ITV?

"You can't get fitter than an online critter......"

Dadaist · Post by **Dadaist** » 04 Mar 2006, 13:25

Portobelly Telly Launch Party - click here for the photos!

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 04 Mar 2006, 13:49

Bob Jefferson wrote: Anyway, thanks to ............Marya and Epykat for the catering (and general wonderfulness)

Huh! You think that compensates for shouting 'Run, Marya, Run' at me......... ?:twisted:

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 04 Mar 2006, 15:48

Great night Bob

well done

Still recovering

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 04 Mar 2006, 21:26

Glad to see you got our good side Dada

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 04 Mar 2006, 21:27

Epykat wrote:Glad to see you got our good side Dada

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 04 Mar 2006, 21:28

Oops - that glass of wine must still be in my system

Spree · Post by **Spree** » 04 Mar 2006, 22:37

A great Launch Party. Thanks to everyone for all the hard work. The food was beautifully presented and very tasty. The films had us laughing, then thoughtful by turn. Well done the film-makers. We look forward to future productions.

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 04 Mar 2006, 22:42

that glass of wine

Just the one!!??

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