Clyde Butcher Kickstarter just failed :(

[Drew Wiley]

Well... that Kickstarter link itself... One more gray-bearded guy with a cowboy hat, mahogany camera, and b&w opening shot of Yosemite Valley from the scenic turnout. Probably not the best way to try to feature someone in his own right.

[Richard Rankin]

I fixed the tytle of the thread.

I actually looked for a 'like' button to click on your reply, Ken. Too much FB time for me, I guess...

[paulr]

And that she has rich successful parents who are already in the industry.

No doubt. I'm not saying she raised the $65,000 babysitting ...

[StoneNYC]

I actually looked for a 'like' button to click on your reply, Ken. Too much FB time for me, I guess...

There's actually a "like" feature (which I really wish they would implement, it would give those who don't like to post a chance to show support of certain comments) would actually give us a better take on who really appreciates certain viewpoints.

They just won't implement it here for some reason, but it's an option in VBulletin.

[Bill_1856]

There's already an excellent PBS(?) video which takes Clyde up to the death of his son, and the escape to the everglades and B&W photography. It was my first introduction to him. Based on the excellent written biography.

[Kodachrome25]

Coming from 7 years working in the movie industry, an entire film, even documentary, shot on the lowest of acceptable digital video (like a Canon 5DmkII) not even using a RED or similar camera, with any serious intent, equipment, editing, filming, crew costs, etc, $200,000 is a TINY budget.

But....John Maloof raised half that amount for "Finding Vivian Maier" and came up with an Oscar nominated film (albeit a sensationalistic one), something that the life and times of Clyde Butcher would likely never do.

I know several indy film makers who could have done Mr. Butcher's film for the $43,000 they raised....

[Tin Can]

Clyde on his KS page announced they are looking for solutions and will persevere.

One commenter wrote this,

'Elam,
You need to plan a gala affair for the rich and famous who reside in the area and love to attend well reported events !
Maybe hook up with a established organization and get them to put their efforts behind the project.
Good luck , name redacted

[Kirk Gittings]

Well... that Kickstarter link itself... One more gray-bearded guy with a cowboy hat, mahogany camera, and b&w opening shot of Yosemite Valley from the scenic turnout. Probably not the best way to try to feature someone in his own right.

[Drew Wiley]

Just so you know, Kirk... I shaved off my beard once the gray started showing.

[Tin Can]

So did I, then it grew back.