WATCH: "Creating Customs" - new AWESOME show about custom builders

[Creating Customs]

Hi folks, we are a new sponsor of Pro-Touring.com and we are excited to tell you about a sick new show we are producing about custom builders. It was shot in a cinematic style, spared no expense, and you can watch it right now in 1080p HD.

It's called Creating Customs, and we'll feature a brand new shop each episode.

In this first episode we feature Squeeg's Kustoms, a shop that got it's start waaaaaay back in 1964.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lSyKVasHgU

What did you think about our direction?

My best,
Patrick Gramm

[Bigblue73]

Excellent job! I'm hooked. I hope the guys enjoy visitors.

[SparkyRnD]

incredible camera work, great shots, great background music, very well laid out. I'm hooked.

[SparkyRnD]

the segment on DP Cycles, same comments as above. Can't wait to see more episodes

[Rod]

Excellent work Patrick! well produced, nicely filmed, and they are a good shop (almost as old as ours) I will keep watch on you guys and good luck boys

[Chevrolaine]

Awesome!!!

[Creating Customs]

Sweet! Thanks for taking the time to check out the show and telling us how we are doing.:woot:

[Creating Customs]

the segment on DP Cycles, same comments as above. Can't wait to see more episodes

Thanks man. Is that "Graffiti Bike" cool or what?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sp9zC5WkDt8

[Creating Customs]

Oh, and if you are on Facebook, you could LIKE US (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Onset-Networks/226041530774792) ... then you'll get updates on new shows.

[SLO_Z28]

Wow. This is amazing work! I cant wait to see more episodes and the other shows that are lined up!

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[ramlinman]

very cool. i want to see more

[Creating Customs]

very cool. i want to see more

Thank you, that's music to our ears. And, yes, there will be more episodes. Spread the word about the show if you can. ;-)

[racedaddy]

great job

[MyFriendScott]

It must just be me, because I don't get the appeal unless I've already had some sort of relationship with the shop being interviewed. Every shop is going to say things like "attention to detail", "build the most innovative...", "we treat every build as if it's our own car/motorcycle". Other than the very nice camera work showing some of the builds in progress, I could just as easily watch these episodes without sound so far. Where is the sizzle? Where's the story? The tempo of the music and interviews loses my attention in the first 30 seconds. I know my opinion is like everyone else's and smelly, but it's too slow for me to stay tuned for 10 minutes.

[Creating Customs]

It must just be me, because I don't get the appeal unless I've already had some sort of relationship with the shop being interviewed. Every shop is going to say things like "attention to detail", "build the most innovative...", "we treat every build as if it's our own car/motorcycle". Other than the very nice camera work showing some of the builds in progress, I could just as easily watch these episodes without sound so far. Where is the sizzle? Where's the story? The tempo of the music and interviews loses my attention in the first 30 seconds. I know my opinion is like everyone else's and smelly, but it's too slow for me to stay tuned for 10 minutes.

I've never heard a song, seen a movie, or watched a TV show that appealed to everyone. So, no worries on your feedback. It's either something you want to see, or it isn't. Look at Creating Customs as the "anti-TV-show". We wanted to create an interesting piece of work, minus the hype, without the staged drama or fake "ticking clock" scenarios we are inundated with. It's short form documentary filmmaking that takes you behind the scenes at these shops, and you get to learn things about them, their shop, and their work, that you would never have really known unless you knew them personally.

Thanks for the compliment on the camera work. ;-)

[SparkyRnD]

I like that it's not an hour long episode with the people talking about how great they are. I also like the discussion / monologue about each shop, but more of what I like to see are the employees & owners fabricating, assembling, et cetera. Of course each shop will be saying things to position themselves in a positive light, but the product that is shown and that leaves the shop speaks more about their level of work than the words they use. I don't know if it would be in the cards, but I would like to see a show that covers a build from start to finish on a single project. I'm sick and tired of the hour long tv episode build, and the super-duper-crazy-fast build where it's done in short time. I'd rather watch a build that takes time, has ups and downs, and see how a shop solves the inevitable problems that true builders face day to day, and have to solve. I know I'm probably in the minority, but I find peace in a nice, long build even if it's mostly a camera following someone working on a single part for an hour with almost no talking. I enjoy watching other hard-working American's work on projects.

One of the shows I really enjoyed on Speed a while ago was Build or Bust. Much of the show highlighted building (albeit by a novice usually) a bike, but it had interesting camera shots and spent a lot of time focusing on the parts, fabrication and assembly. I could care less about the Pimp My Ride style of antics, or the American Hot Rod or American Chopper arguments or conflict. I would rather watch a show where people love what they do, and take pride in their work, and take the time to do it right. Maybe that is a sign of me getting older :P

[LeighP]

I enjoyed the two episodes very much....great film work, and I like the documentary style. Those DP guys build bikes exactly the way I like them...cool!

[brn agn]

Great show Patrick! Thanks for sharing with us.

[Creating Customs]

Thanks guys. Glad you like what we are doing!

[Creating Customs]

....great film work, and I like the documentary style.

Thanks. Me too. We think the documentary style lends itself well to being authentic and making a good use of the viewers time.

[Larry Callahan]

Cool episode. Any plans for any Pro-Touring type build shops? There are some really talented people that are members of this site. It would be cool to see some of them on camera.

[TheJDMan]

Cool episode. Any plans for any Pro-Touring type build shops? There are some really talented people that are members of this site. It would be cool to see some of them on camera.

I was thinking the same thing! It would also be interesting to see some manufacturers like Forgeline, DSE, Ridetech, Boze, Wilwood, etc.

[CFster]

Or builders like Ring Brothers, Prodigy, Fesler, Ironworks, JCG, RoadsterShop, Fletchers...

[FatfreeGTO]

I've always liked documentary type videos, they always seem to be a source of inspiration for me. Very well done, I will be sharing.

[Creating Customs]

Cool episode. Any plans for any Pro-Touring type build shops?

Absolutely.


There are some really talented people that are members of this site. It would be cool to see some of them on camera.

I think you will, sooner than later. ;-)

[Creating Customs]

I was thinking the same thing! It would also be interesting to see some manufacturers like Forgeline, DSE, Ridetech, Boze, Wilwood, etc.

We'll reach out to those guys, and see what we can do. ;-)

[Creating Customs]

I've always liked documentary type videos, they always seem to be a source of inspiration for me.

Same here. I love watching, and making documentary films. They are very powerful, and done well, they are unforgettable.


Very well done, I will be sharing.

Thank you, we never get tired of hearing that. :-)

[BulldawgMusclecars]

Excellent job, guys!

[ProStreetZ28]

Really good, I especially like that the guys in first shop kept expressing how they enjoy their job. When I was builder for Year One I woke up every morning looking forward to going to work (even with a 2 1/2 hour commute). I'm glad to see that image coming across, instead of the American Choppers and American Hot Rods image with all of the tension in the shop. I'm looking forward to seeing complete episodes.

[Gandalf]

Great production. Subtle direction. Like the doco style. Yes you could view the interviews and shop talking about themselves as self promotion but I am left with one thing that washes over all that and makes it all ok in my book....... Passion! You are left with no question that these guys are passionate about their work and take pride in producing the best. Some can argue all day long about who is better than whom but at the end of the day - it's all a notch above the mainstream and I say again - clearly it is driven by the passion these people have for what they do. It's one of those things in my opinion - I will often watch something or listen to someone who is clearly passionate about their "thing" (whatever that happens to be), even if it's not normally something I would be interested in. It's what produces "art". I don't think that would come across without the style/production.

I say well done. Keep 'em coming!

G.

The one thing I am left with

[Creating Customs]

Great production. Subtle direction. Like the doco style. Yes you could view the interviews and shop talking about themselves as self promotion but I am left with one thing that washes over all that and makes it all ok in my book....... Passion! You are left with no question that these guys are passionate about their work and take pride in producing the best. Some can argue all day long about who is better than whom but at the end of the day - it's all a notch above the mainstream and I say again - clearly it is driven by the passion these people have for what they do. It's one of those things in my opinion - I will often watch something or listen to someone who is clearly passionate about their "thing" (whatever that happens to be), even if it's not normally something I would be interested in. It's what produces "art". I don't think that would come across without the style/production.

I say well done.

thanks man!

Keep 'em coming!


Will do!

[d110pickup]

Watch 'em both and really enjoyed them.
Make more!
Mike

[Creating Customs]

Watch 'em both and really enjoyed them.
Make more!
Mike

Thanks man! More to come!

[HotRod68Camaro]

I think the videos turned out really well. Subscribed, can't wait for more.

[Creating Customs]

I think the videos turned out really well. Subscribed, can't wait for more.

Thank you!

[Larry Callahan]

We'll reach out to those guys, and see what we can do. ;-)

If you need help with any contacts or introductions please let me know.

[SparkyRnD]

any updates / new videos?

[blakes72x]

just watched both episodes and i gotta say i can't wait for more subscribed for sure

[Creating Customs]

any updates / new videos?

We have several filmed that are being edited right now, and we have 4 or 5 more episodes lined up. :) Stay tuned!

[Creating Customs]

just watched both episodes and i gotta say i can't wait for more subscribed for sure

Thanks! :-)

[SparkyRnD]

We have several filmed that are being edited right now, and we have 4 or 5 more episodes lined up. :) Stay tuned!

So what's the latest? Been a few months, jonesin' for more vids!

[SparkyRnD]

guessing it stalled?

[Evoix]

It doesn't show up on my Facebook either. Could be something legal? who knows...