Re: [TCML] TC Application - Neighbors

["Peter Terren" <pterren@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I run big TC's  outdoors in a semirural area.  Here's what I do in regard to 
neighbors. Actually, I only have 4 neighbors within 100 m and they are on 
the side shielded by the house.

Tell them what you are doing and keep them onside and part of the action.  I 
send flyers around inviting them to my open day with pictures and a link to 
the website. That way they know what is happening and  been invited to 
attend the "noisy party" even if they have no interest in it.

If you plan a big testing night then warn them and tell them when it will 
finish. Expect and encourage onlookers and plan for a safety 
barrier/rope/danger tape.

Suggest they can pop around anytime they hear it running for a demo.

Be aware it may interfere with TV so maybe running it on the night of the 
big game ain't so smart.

Stick to a time limit perhaps 2 hours after darkness.

An anecdote.  One of my TV shoots ran to 2am with prolonged TC runs and re 
takes.  We had warned the closest neighbors but felt bad about it. The next 
day my wife went next door to apologize and give chocolates only to find the 
neighbors were away that night and knew nothing about it.  They got the 
chocolates anyway.

Having said all that. I wouldn't run a TC in an apartment or in a busy 
street with many close neighbors. Just like it would be inappropriate to run 
pulsejet engines etc.  Some people are trying to get kids to sleep or work 
shifts so what works for you might still not work for them.

Peter
www.tesladownunder.com


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From: "Miles Mauldin" <teslamiles@xxxxxxx>
> I need a few pointers from the experienced home coilers. What is the 
> proper
> etiquette for introducing a TC to neighbors? .....
> Thanks for any advise.
> Miles M (the other Miles in Atlanta)



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