Hello. The current incarnation of my project is at the link below. There is just a day left to raise the funds I need for the project. Reed Timmer is now a backer of the project as well. If you haven't checked it out, please take a look. Thanks!
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/965464473/to-hail-and-back-1
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I'm excited! The Kickstarter has re-launched leaner & meaner with the same content for far less of a pledge! I hope you decide to check it out & support my efforts to capture the best & worst of Tornado Alley this Spring. Please share this link with your friends & thank you! http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/965464473/to-hail-and-back-0
I just wanted to check in with everyone here to let you know the November 3rd re-launch of this project is on schedule. The budget has been decreased from $15,000 to just $9,000 and the reward tiers are much better. For example, the DVD with CD option was $30, but you will now be able to get the same content as a download for only $10. A DVD option will still be available for those who prefer to own a physical copy, but I think the download option will draw in a lot more backers.
I'd love to hear from any of you who may have ideas to make this project a success. I can't promise to use every idea, but any suggestions can help to get the gears in my head moving faster. Also, I invite you to check out my Facebook page. I've been adding a lot of Fall foliage images lately. Severe weather photos always take priority with me, but severe weather doesn't happen all the time & I want to keep the page up to date. Thanks again & I hope to see you at the re-launch on November 3rd! I'll post another update here when it it launched.
Mike Hall
Funding Canceled Funding for this project was canceled by the project creator on October 1, 2012.
Funding period
Aug 18, 2012 -
Oct 17, 2012
(60 days)
4 backers
You will receive a link to download 10 images from the expedition at 1920 x 1200 resolution, great to use as a desktop wallpaper for your computer. (If the expedition gets extended past 1 month, this amount will increase)
3 backers
Same reward as the $1 or more PLUS a 10 minute video clip download from the highlights of the expedition. (If the expedition gets extended past 1 month, this amount will increase)
10 backers
A download of 30 images from the expedition at 1920 x 1200 resolution AND a 20 minute video clip download. (If the expedition gets extended past 1 month, this amount will increase)
2 backers
A 20 minute video download plus a CD-Rom of 400 bonus images from the expedition not seen in the DVD slide show at 1920 x 1200 resolution. (If the expedition gets funded past 1 month, the number of images on the CD will increase as well as the length of the video download)
9 backers
A DVD with a minimum of a 90 minute edited video as well as a slide show of 200 photos from the expedition. (If the expedition gets extended past 1 month, the amount of content on the DVD will increase)
5 backers
A copy of the DVD AND a CD-Rom of 400 bonus images from the expedition not seen in the DVD slide show at 1920 x 1200 resolution. (If the expedition gets funded past 1 month, the number of images on the CD will increase as well as amount of content in the DVD)
4 backers Limited (196 of 200 left)
A DVD plus a signed, limited edition 6 x 9 print on 8.5 x 11 paper. (your choice from the top 30 images from the expedition)
1 backer Limited (149 of 150 left)
1 DVD plus a signed, limited edition 8 x 12 print on 11 x 17 paper. (your choice from the top 30 images from the expedition)
0 backers Limited (150 of 150 left)
Two copies of the DVD, two copies of the CD-Rom, plus a signed, limited edition 8 x 12 print on 11 x 17 paper. (your choice from the top 30 images from the expedition)
0 backers Limited (80 of 80 left)
DVD plus a signed, limited edition 10 x 16 print on 13 x 19 paper. (your choice from the top 30 images from the expedition)
1 backer Limited (79 of 80 left)
Four copies of the DVD plus a signed, limited edition 10 x 16 print on 13 x 19 paper. (your choice from the top 30 images from the expedition)
0 backers Limited (30 of 30 left)
Six copies of the DVD, six copies of the CD-Rom, two signed limited edition 10 x 16 prints on 13 x 19 paper, (your choice from the top 30 images from the expedition), PLUS your name listed on the DVD artwork and in the DVD credits as a sponsor of the expedition.
0 backers Limited (10 of 10 left)
Ten copies of the DVD, ten copies of the CD-Rom, a signed limited edition 16 x 20 print on 18 x 24 paper, (your choice from the top 30 images from the expedition), PLUS your company logo on the DVD artwork, in the DVD credits, & a mention of thanks in the final video itself.
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
Ten copies of the DVD & the CD-Rom for friends, family, or employees, a signed limited edition 16 x 20 print on 18 x 24 paper, (your choice from the top 30 images from the expedition) PLUS I will wear a ball cap with your business logo or website address every time I appear in the DVD. You must provide me with at least 2 hats with your logo on them and no obscene language or imagery allowed. PLUS your company logo on the DVD artwork, in the DVD credits, & a mention of thanks in the final video itself.
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
Ten copies of the DVD & the CD-Rom for friends, family, or employees, a signed limited edition 16 x 20 print on 18 x 24 paper, (your choice from the top 30 images from the expedition) PLUS I will wear a t-shirt with your business logo or website address every time I appear in the DVD. You must provide me with at least 3 XXXL shirts with your logo on them and no obscene language or imagery allowed. PLUS your company logo on the DVD artwork, in the DVD credits, & a mention of thanks in the final video itself.
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
Ten copies of the DVD & the CD-Rom for friends, family, or employees, a signed limited edition 16 x 20 print on 18 x 24 paper, (your choice from the top 30 images from the expedition) PLUS I will advertise your website on my chase vehicle on the vehicle's hood and on the right side of the vehicle in a 4 foot wide white vinyl decal for the entire length of the expedition. PLUS your company logo on the DVD artwork, in the DVD credits, & a mention of thanks in the final video itself.
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
Ten copies of the DVD & the CD-Rom for friends, family, or employees, a signed limited edition 16 x 20 print on 18 x 24 paper, (your choice from the top 30 images from the expedition) PLUS I will advertise your website on my chase vehicle on the vehicle's rear window and on the left side of the vehicle in a 4 foot wide white vinyl decal for the entire length of the expedition. PLUS your company logo on the DVD artwork, in the DVD credits, & a mention of thanks in the final video itself.
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
Are you a patron of the arts & wish to help start the career of an excellent photographer & artist? Fund 2/3 of this project yourself! You will receive ten copies of the DVD, ten copies of the CD-Rom, Ten special 12 x 18 prints on 13 x 19 paper, sequentially numbered & signed. You may choose the same or different images for each print from the top 30 photos of the expedition. This will be an exclusive print run just for you! You will also have my phone number so you may call me anytime, 24/7 during the expedition. Also, if you are willing to pay additional for my travel expenses, I will deliver all of this to you personally and spend a day discussing the expedition or art & photography in general. In addition, I will also advertise for you on my chase vehicle and in the DVD/CD artwork as well as mention you or your business or organization prominently throughout the DVD.
