[hackerspaces] New television show looking for Modern-day MacGyvers

[matt]

so pbs hacking-show dance off?


On Thu, Mar 20, 2014 at 4:50 PM, Randall G. Arnold <
randall.arnold at texrat.net> wrote:

>   We just need to flip the model around and have makers run the show.
> Implement unobtrusive filming solutions so you at least solve the logistics
> aspect and avoid those pesky Christian Bale-type "you're in my shot!!!"
> episodes.  Call the show Making It: Beyond Google Glassholes.  Stick it in
> a 2 AM timeslot.  Golden.
>
>
> On March 20, 2014 at 3:41 PM Joshua Pritt <ramgarden at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>  Makers Local 256 got approached for a TV deal about two years ago too.
>  Nothing ever came from it.  We had to go through the idea of camera crews
> all over the shop and how it would interfere with other people working on
> projects and other members that did not want to be on camera.  But this
> seems to come up a lot as you can see from that tumblr post and never goes
> anywhere.
>
>
>  On Thu, Mar 20, 2014 at 4:34 PM, Randall G. Arnold <
> randall.arnold at texrat.net> wrote:
>
>   Then they're finally developing TV for ME!
>
>  That's all I need is another time sink.
>
>
> On March 20, 2014 at 3:22 PM Florencia Edwards < floev22 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>  Potential reality Americas Next top tinkerer or next top Maker
>
>
>  2014-03-20 16:21 GMT-04:00 Randall G. Arnold <randall.arnold at texrat.net>:
>
>
>   Thanks Dave.  Legit but potentially trashy.  ;)
>  Randy
>
>
> On March 20, 2014 at 3:18 PM Dave < tallycast at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>  A little internet snooping found that this address belongs to a producer
> working for All3Media America.  This company is behind reality shows like
> History Detectives, Cash Cab, Undercover Boss, Wife Swap, etc.  I think
> that this is legit.
>
>
>  On Thu, Mar 20, 2014 at 4:01 PM, Randall G. Arnold <
> randall.arnold at texrat.net> wrote:
>
>   One one hand this sounds interesting-- but then, I'm leery due to use
> of a gmail address rather than a domain affiliated with the venture.  It
> would also be nice to know more about who's involved.
>
>  If I can be convinced this is on the up-and-up, I'll pass on to my
> community.
>
>  Randy Arnold
>  Tarrant Makers
>
>
> On March 20, 2014 at 2:53 PM Engineer Casting <
> tvengineercasting at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>  *MAJOR CABLE NETWORK LOOKING FOR MODERN DAY "MACGYVER"s*
>
>
>
> A major cable network project is currently looking to cast colorful:
>
> * Engineers
>
> * Fabricators
>
> * Hackers
>
> * Inventors
>
> * Craftsmen
>
> * People who are generally mechanically-inclined.
>
>
>
> We are looking for a modern-day "MacGyver" -- someone who can build things
> with their hands -- anything from, but not limited to, wood work, metal
> work, robotics or anything involving practical engineering.
>
>
>
> A deep knowledge of science, safety, and trade tools is a huge plus but
> not a requirement.
>
>
>
> Can you: Make your own furniture? Construct Rube Goldberg-like
> contraptions? Can you build crazy structures like the ones you see at the
> "Burning Man" festival? Automate things using only items found around the
> house?
>
>
>
> If so, contact us today at tvengineercasting at gmail.com
>
>
>
> Send us:
>
> Your name and contact info
>
> A recent photo
>
> A brief description of your skills
>
> A resume (if it helps show off your skills)
>
>
>
> We look forward to hearing from you!
>
>
>
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