Ask Greg Epstein Anything

[WaistDeepGroomers]

Yo mags,



This Friday Greg Epstein, our Head of Physical Production, has volunteered his professional and personal life to answering anything and everything you can ask him. Since Epo is not Micah Black you might need some filling in as to what he does around here, but generally any and all stuff concerning TGR films (like Higher and Almost Ablaze – click those links and buy the goddamn DVD already!), such as:

-Managing budgets for the films
-Choosing locations for shoots and managing logistics
-Picking and hiring cinematographers, photographers, guides, gaffers, pilots, etc. for film shoots
-Picking athletes for film shoots
-Helping oversee post-production (editing, etc.) for a lot of the films

So for people who've had burning questions about TGR ski movie trivia, how films get made, how to be a good photog/pro skier wannabe/etc., Epo will be an enlightening source.

He was also caught in a vicious avalanche this winter in Jackson, which you can read about here: http://www.tetongravity.com/story/sk...o-Home-6563483

So mags may also be pretty interested to hear about that experience, too.

Fire away! Epo'll be on here from Noon-3 PM MST this Friday, 8/29, so start piling up some questions for him to tackle... he also just got married this past weekend so be sure to remind him that the good times are over.

[skibrd]

Who is the easiest athlete to work with? Who is the hardest athlete to work with? And, does anyone make it look too easy, to the point where it doesn't work for film?

[BigDaddy]

What are a couple of your all time favorite ski flicks that have inspired you or that you strive to achieve similar success?


And ofc, Hot Dog or Aspen Extreme?

[grskier]

What's that spot... you've been wanting to set up and it just hasn't happened?

What's the worst shot you've seen blown? Like, wow, that was the sickest line of the year.. and then over the radio.. uhoh... did he ski that already.. or, oh man, too bad this memory card is full, that would have been in the movie for sure.

[F#*k you cat]

Greg
Having survived an avalanche in Granite Canyon - what is your view on the new Teton Lift at JHMR and it's possible impact on sidecountry skiers heading into Granite for a quick lap?

Follow up - how long until moguls form in the Air Force chutes?

CAT

also trying to stay on top (of the snow)

[Buster Highmen]

Are the TGR movie target groups so shallow, trite and unimaginative that there's no value in producing a movie that tries to approximate an actual storyline with character development and a demiplot a la Blizzard Of Ahhs?


Is there some other reason?

(edit) OK, that's not true with some of the JJones films where these things play a role...

[wandr]

I'm considering a career change- what are 3 things you would recommend to amateur filmmakers looking to get involved in your industry?

Thanks,
--Mark

[DBdude]

don't do it - lol

[Timberridge]

Hi Greg,
I'm guessing you do a lot of shoots outdoors in the winter. How do you keep your hands warm? And can you recommend a good under the cuff ski glove?

Thanks.

[sal the salmon]

what editing software (for post production video) do u prefer?

how to protect your gear in extreme weather conditions?

where do you get your insurance for your gear?

how long were you broke before you were not broke?

can i have some of your old gear for free?

thanks.

[LiveLarger]

What is it you look for when picking an athlete? I have a sneaking suspicion that skills are just half of the equation, if even that?

[Altaholic]

I want to see Lars & Silas Chickering-Ayers brothers in TGR vids.

[Tap]

Question....can you believe that Dunfee compared you to Micah Black?

[digitaldeath]

What is the best landlord software available?


also, we are sick of slo mo

[Atrain505]

I'm just here to say Epo is the man. But please mags, give him hell, because he seems to thrive on that shit!
Congrats on the marriage!
-Athan

[shirk]

Are the TGR movie target groups so shallow, trite and unimaginative that there's no value in producing a movie that tries to approximate an actual storyline with character development and a demiplot a la Blizzard Of Ahhs?


Is there some other reason?

(edit) OK, that's not true with some of the JJones films where these things play a role...

Would be interesting to hear on this, why no plot?

[Tippster]

What's the "next big location nobody's heard of" that's in your permit pipeline?

What does the near-term look like for drone shoots? I work in news and my bosses are basically waiting for the FCC & FAA rules to come out before we even think of investing. Are you guys in the same boat, seeing that if it takes a couple more years for that to get worked out the tech will likely have changed from what's available today?

Logistically what was the hardest location to shoot in and why.

Are you interested in an almost 50yo assistant who has 2 decades of video experience (Shooting & LocSpecs) but no urge to shoot for TGR?

[BmillsSkier]

What's your all-time top-10 quiver?

[nicojohnson1234@gmail.com]

Where are you from, originally?

[ill-advised strategy]

Has making your living in the ski industry taken any of the fun out of skiing?
Ever wish you did something else for money and just skied on your own time?

[PNWbrit]

Recliner or chair puncher?

[Binky]

Amateur or Star-quality porn?

[Skrilla Gorilla]

Do you use attorneys for visas, contract review, trespass assessment/litigation, talent criminal issues, or sponsorship negotiations? Would you pretty please hire us instead of the sorry Mickey Mouse Show "law firm" that invoices you an unconscionable retainer currently?

PM me.

[Powder Pussy]

Have you ever done it with your ski boots on?


Off or on camera?

[dark_star]

You guys ever gonna shoot something on the east coast? Cuz the snowmaking at Wachusett mountain is pretty good.