OPEL GT - The Movie! Production started !

Mike Siegel · 12-29-2007

Hi Folks,

a couple of weeks ago I decided to mix my profession with my non-film-related hobby and to make a documentary film about our OPEL GT.

If nothing goes (dramatically wrong), it will premiere at our Europe Meeting in May 2008 (see other thread). A DVD is planned of course too (Summer / Autumn 2008). Maybe we have to check the market first, to see whether there'll be enough interest by foreign buyers to justify/finance an english subtitled version. A strong interest might lead to an alternative english soundtrack for the narration (the original voice over is in German as well of course).

Shooting started with Gerry Lenk (LENK Tuning) and IRMSCHER here near Stuttgart. Racing legend Hans Herrmann agreed to be filmed (he acted as test driver for the GT-project in 1967) as well as others...

I still need a title for the film. ANY IDEAS ??

More news & impressiones HERE IN THIS THREAD.

picture: Mike Siegel and Gerry Lenk

2 Fast 4 U · 12-29-2007

Opel nothing more, nor less

yellaopelgt · 12-29-2007

How does the famous Opel saying go?? The only thing better is flying!!! At least I think it was thier campaign slogan back in the day.
Joe

Aardvaark · 12-29-2007

"I still need a title for the film. ANY IDEAS ??"
-------------------------------------------
'The Opel GT Blitz.'

'From Russelsheim with Love.'

jeff denton · 12-29-2007

That's cool, Mike.
I hope there will be some racing in there! The GT has been used on pretty much every type of racetrack there is, correct? Some high bank oval track footage exists of a yellow GT doing battle...
I'll think on some titles. Give me a minute or two...

opeletti75 · 12-29-2007

rideing high with opel gt

baronbors · 12-30-2007

The Opel GT and ME I can see it on the marquee now- beautiful!!- Of course the title is now copyrighted and usage will cost lots of dinero!!

Mike Siegel · 01-21-2008

In case we do produce a codefree R0 DVD with english subtitles (and probably english VO for the narration), how can we sell these to you?
I mean we won't mail single DVD's from here to the US as this is too expensive for the buyer ($10.00 approx.). Is there anybody here, or does anybody know somebody who might be interested in importing a bigger number for the US market?

opelnut_1 · 01-21-2008

You Might have some luck with OGTS being an import source, otherwise I know I have purchased tapes/dvds from over the pond an just have to pay the higher shipping,

Johnvan · 01-21-2008

I would buy one and pay the shipping even without subtitles. There aren't many Opelers close to me that I could sell them . John

Mike Siegel · 01-21-2008

I was thinking of maybe a smaller company that sells GT -parts, books, posters & other memorabilia for instance..
We will print approx 2000 DVD's and have to forward bulks of them to dealers as we can't ship them all from here. Takes much to much time and effort and would lead to a higher price for single DVD's...

opelnut_1 · 01-21-2008

ogts is the only company I know who has caried other gt films from over seas, they are small (2 person) shop. Give them a try at least.

ddustin · 01-21-2008

Mike,
We have a 3d model of the Opel GT that we are converting for use in our software.

Here are some images of it:
www.dustinproductions.com/opelgt/GT-A18.jpg
www.dustinproductions.com/opelgt/GT-A19.jpg
www.dustinproductions.com/opelgt/GT-A20.jpg
www.dustinproductions.com/opelgt/GT-A21a.jpg

The beautifully crafted model was created by a young man named Frank Meyer (German I think).
Frank gave us the model with the understanding we wanted to someday offer some animations to the Opel community.

We use 3ds Max for our crash animations, and are in the process of converting it from the exported files. It will take us a while, but when we are done it will be fully animatable, allowing us to create driving sequences etc.

Let me know what you think.
David Dustin

jvandyke · 01-21-2008

Nice.
What year are you calling it? I ask just because it has fender badges like a 68-70 but pop out side windows like later models and later style wheels too. Not to be picky or anything

ddustin · 01-21-2008

Not sure what year we'll end up calling it, but regardless the guy that made it did a fantastic job, the interior is modeled as well.

The biggest problem is time.
Perhaps I can spend a little time on it each day till i get it all converted.

The model came in as a obj which is a universal 3d format.
I want to convert it to 3d Studio Max as I have a lot of vehicle simulator plugins, and can make it look quite realistic while driving.

thanks,

newman27 · 01-22-2008

Originally Posted by Mike Siegel

I was thinking of maybe a smaller company that sells GT -parts, books, posters & other memorabilia for instance..
We will print approx 2000 DVD's and have to forward bulks of them to dealers as we can't ship them all from here. Takes much to much time and effort and would lead to a higher price for single DVD's...

Originally Posted by Johnvan

I would buy one and pay the shipping even without subtitles. There aren't many Opelers close to me that I could sell them . John

I agree - I would pay the higher shipping to get a single copy.

Originally Posted by ddustin

Mike,
We have a 3d model of the Opel GT that we are converting for use in our software.

Here are some images of it:
www.dustinproductions.com/opelgt/GT-A18.jpg
www.dustinproductions.com/opelgt/GT-A19.jpg
www.dustinproductions.com/opelgt/GT-A20.jpg
www.dustinproductions.com/opelgt/GT-A21a.jpg

The beautifully crafted model was created by a young man named Frank Meyer (German I think).
Frank gave us the model with the understanding we wanted to someday offer some animations to the Opel community.

We use 3ds Max for our crash animations, and are in the process of converting it from the exported files. It will take us a while, but when we are done it will be fully animatable, allowing us to create driving sequences etc.

Let me know what you think.
David Dustin

Wow - very nice!

Mike Siegel · 02-02-2008

Last week I filmed Hans Herrmann for the GT - film. Cool guy, a real champion. It was hard to follow his Mercedes 600 while driving to his place

check my album:

Hans Herrmann GT Testpilot 1966 - Opel Photo Gallery

Mike Siegel · 10-07-2008

Hi Gil & George,

in case you read this: the footage came out great, THANKS again for participating in the film !!

I'm well behind, my mother died after the Europe meeting and life
changed a bit here.
Will be back with news regarding the film in time..

Mike

opelenvy · 10-08-2008

Originally Posted by Mike Siegel

Hi Gil & George,

in case you read this: the footage came out great, THANKS again for participating in the film !!

I'm well behind, my mother died after the Europe meeting and life
changed a bit here.
Will be back with news regarding the film in time..

Mike

Mike, sorry to hear about your mother. My condolences to you and the rest of the family.
Good to hear about the footage. Gil does not read this board, that I am aware of. I will pass along what you said the next time I talk to him.

2 Fast 4 U · 10-08-2008

Mike, I'm sorry to hear that your mother passed away. my condolences to you and your family.

12-29-2007	#6 (permalink)
opeletti75 Opeler Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: rockvile ct Posts: 200 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	poor mans corvette rideing high with opel gt

01-21-2008	#9 (permalink)
opelnut_1 Opelnut Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Colorado Posts: 212 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	OGTS or Opel Gt Source. You Might have some luck with OGTS being an import source, otherwise I know I have purchased tapes/dvds from over the pond an just have to pay the higher shipping,

12-29-2007	#2 (permalink)
2 Fast 4 U Detroit,where my home was Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Maria - Hoop, The Netherlands Posts: 2,008 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Opel nothing more, nor less

12-29-2007	#3 (permalink)
yellaopelgt No....its not a Buick.... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 933 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	How does the famous Opel saying go?? The only thing better is flying!!! At least I think it was thier campaign slogan back in the day. Joe

12-29-2007	#4 (permalink)
Aardvaark Owes Tom King a salad! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,440 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	"I still need a title for the film. ANY IDEAS ??" ------------------------------------------- 'The Opel GT Blitz.' 'From Russelsheim with Love.'

12-29-2007	#5 (permalink)
jeff denton former opel racer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: near some glaciers Posts: 2,747 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	That's cool, Mike. I hope there will be some racing in there! The GT has been used on pretty much every type of racetrack there is, correct? Some high bank oval track footage exists of a yellow GT doing battle... I'll think on some titles. Give me a minute or two...

12-30-2007	#7 (permalink)
baronbors I'm slow but GT is fast Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: League City Texas Posts: 1,074 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	The Opel GT and ME I can see it on the marquee now- beautiful!!- Of course the title is now copyrighted and usage will cost lots of dinero!!

01-21-2008	#8 (permalink)
Mike Siegel Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 300 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	In case we do produce a codefree R0 DVD with english subtitles (and probably english VO for the narration), how can we sell these to you? I mean we won't mail single DVD's from here to the US as this is too expensive for the buyer ($10.00 approx.). Is there anybody here, or does anybody know somebody who might be interested in importing a bigger number for the US market?

01-21-2008	#10 (permalink)
Johnvan Panel Beater Join Date: May 2007 Location: Cowansville quebec Posts: 134 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	I would buy one and pay the shipping even without subtitles. There aren't many Opelers close to me that I could sell them . John

01-21-2008	#11 (permalink)
Mike Siegel Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 300 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	I was thinking of maybe a smaller company that sells GT -parts, books, posters & other memorabilia for instance.. We will print approx 2000 DVD's and have to forward bulks of them to dealers as we can't ship them all from here. Takes much to much time and effort and would lead to a higher price for single DVD's...

01-21-2008	#12 (permalink)
opelnut_1 Opelnut Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Colorado Posts: 212 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	ogts is the only company I know who has caried other gt films from over seas, they are small (2 person) shop. Give them a try at least.

01-21-2008	#13 (permalink)
ddustin Animator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Adairsville, GA Posts: 15 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Mike, We have a 3d model of the Opel GT that we are converting for use in our software. Here are some images of it: www.dustinproductions.com/opelgt/GT-A18.jpg www.dustinproductions.com/opelgt/GT-A19.jpg www.dustinproductions.com/opelgt/GT-A20.jpg www.dustinproductions.com/opelgt/GT-A21a.jpg The beautifully crafted model was created by a young man named Frank Meyer (German I think). Frank gave us the model with the understanding we wanted to someday offer some animations to the Opel community. We use 3ds Max for our crash animations, and are in the process of converting it from the exported files. It will take us a while, but when we are done it will be fully animatable, allowing us to create driving sequences etc. Let me know what you think. David Dustin

01-21-2008	#14 (permalink)
jvandyke Opeler Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hudsonville, Michigan, USA Posts: 1,788 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Nice. What year are you calling it? I ask just because it has fender badges like a 68-70 but pop out side windows like later models and later style wheels too. Not to be picky or anything

01-21-2008	#15 (permalink)
ddustin Animator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Adairsville, GA Posts: 15 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Not sure what year we'll end up calling it, but regardless the guy that made it did a fantastic job, the interior is modeled as well. The biggest problem is time. Perhaps I can spend a little time on it each day till i get it all converted. The model came in as a obj which is a universal 3d format. I want to convert it to 3d Studio Max as I have a lot of vehicle simulator plugins, and can make it look quite realistic while driving. thanks,

02-02-2008	#17 (permalink)
Mike Siegel Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 300 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Last week I filmed Hans Herrmann for the GT - film. Cool guy, a real champion. It was hard to follow his Mercedes 600 while driving to his place check my album: Hans Herrmann GT Testpilot 1966 - Opel Photo Gallery

10-07-2008	#18 (permalink)
Mike Siegel Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 300 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Hi Gil & George, in case you read this: the footage came out great, THANKS again for participating in the film !! I'm well behind, my mother died after the Europe meeting and life changed a bit here. Will be back with news regarding the film in time.. Mike

10-08-2008	#20 (permalink)
2 Fast 4 U Detroit,where my home was Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Maria - Hoop, The Netherlands Posts: 2,008 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Mike, I'm sorry to hear that your mother passed away. my condolences to you and your family.