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

[matt]

ftr, nycresistor did actually contribute to a tv show...

http://www.wired.com/underwire/2008/09/history-hacker/

and that was a bit of a flop.  which lead to makerbot.  so...  i dunno law
of unintended consequences continues to make murphy's law look tame.


On Thu, Mar 20, 2014 at 4:58 PM, Florencia Edwards <floev22 at gmail.com>wrote:

> you gys crack me up
>
>
> 2014-03-20 16:55 GMT-04:00 Randall G. Arnold <randall.arnold at texrat.net>:
>
>   ok NOW you've taken it too far sir.  I vote no dancing.
>>
>>
>> On March 20, 2014 at 3:52 PM matt <matt at nycresistor.com> wrote:
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>>  so pbs hacking-show dance off?
>>
>>
>>  On Thu, Mar 20, 2014 at 4:50 PM, Randall G. Arnold <
>> randall.arnold at texrat.net> wrote:
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>>   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:
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>>  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:
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>>   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:
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>>  *MAJOR CABLE NETWORK LOOKING FOR MODERN DAY "MACGYVER"s*
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>>
>>
>> A major cable network project is currently looking to cast colorful:
>>
>> * Engineers
>>
>> * Fabricators
>>
>> * Hackers
>>
>> * Inventors
>>
>> * Craftsmen
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>> * 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:
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>> 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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