John Reed: DESIGN CONSULTANT - James Cameron's "TITANIC"
DESIGN CONSULTANT for Remote FILM Editing System
The “VISION”
John Reed (MRP) was the Consultant with Tom Conroy, and Shock Wave Entertainment, to James Cameron in the design and implementation of the Remote Film Editing Network specifically designed for the Movie 'TITANIC'. Due to the complex nature of the film’s Mexico Pool site and all the concerned partners in the project, Jim Cameron wanted something new, creative and efficient for the film’s production & editing… James had a vision.
The “MISSION”
The mission was to connect James' Cameron's home in Malibu, with his production company 'LightStorm Entertainment' in Santa Monica, and with 'Digital Domain' his special effects house in Playa Vista, CA, along with Stan Winston, his partner in animatronic effects, and finally with the 'Baja Studios' Titanic film pool site in Rosarito Beach, Mexico.
The “DESIGN”
Multi-Point Video teleconferencing with Film Editing capabilities for frame-by-frame evaluation & discussions by any-and-all of the attached partner sites in real time. Anything, Anywhere, Anytime 24/7.
The Network Concept Graphic prepared by John Reed for the project depicts the proposed connectivity.
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The Remote "BAJA STUDIO" at the shoreline in Mexico.
BAJA STUDIO site: Rosarito Beach, Baja California, Mexico
Lightstorm Productions site: Santa Monica, California
There had to be Close Coordintion:
The USA T-1 Lines and E-1 Lines in Mexico had to handshake, so to insure a stable system, this required several visits to the remote filming site in Rosarito Beach, Mexico by Consultant John Reed to review the upcoming installtion site. Tom Conroy recuited John Reed & MRP to assist SHOCKWAVE Entertainment for the project "TITANIC".
Lightstorm Productions site: Santa Monica, California
BAJA STUDIO site: Rosarito Beach, Baja California, Mexico
Lightstorm Productions site: Santa Monica, California
LIGHTSTORM ENTERTAINMENT was founded in 1990 by filmmaker james Cameron and producer Lawrence Kasanoff.
"EACH NODE must have the capabilities for Sharing, Reviewing, Modifiing & Editing the Film as necessary... " JC & JR
BAJA STUDIO site: Rosarito Beach, Baja California, Mexico
BAJA STUDIO site: Rosarito Beach, Baja California, Mexico
BAJA STUDIO site: Rosarito Beach, Baja California, Mexico
This was Mexico, 1996, Rosarito Beach, a rural area...."I remember watching the very early construction and seeing a large area with re-bar waiting for concrete. When I asked where are the trucks? I was told it would be filled by buckets by hand" Wow, this was really rural construction techniques for sure!" - John Reed
Digital Domain site: Playa Vista, California
Digital Domain site: Playa Vista, California
BAJA STUDIO site: Rosarito Beach, Baja California, Mexico
Digital Domain is a global visual effects and digital production company headquartered in Playa Vista, Los Angeles, California. Founded by James Caneron, Stan Winston and Scott Ross in 1993.
Stan Winston site: San Fernando, California
Digital Domain site: Playa Vista, California
Stan Winston site: San Fernando, California
The Stan Winston Studio was located in San Fernando, California. Stan Winston, was an Oscar-winning special effects artist. He established his own company in 1972. He designed the dinosaurs for Jurassic Park and the look of The Terminator.
James Cameron Home site: Malibu, California
Digital Domain site: Playa Vista, California
Stan Winston site: San Fernando, California
The James Cameron Home had the identical Remote FILM Editing System suite installed here so he could work anytime he was home. We visited and reviewed his home space & requirements & then cleared the way for the system to be installed to complete the Master Plan successfully! - JR
Ok, Why the Site in Mexico...?
Ok, Why the Site in Mexico...?
Ok, Why the Site in Mexico...?
By placing the TITANIC in a "POOL" next to the Shoreline, Cinematographers could shoot across it to capture the real ocean, the sunsets and real weather events. Mexico was perfect for the job.