And the new Steve is... [Archive]

wideawakewesley

03-03-2009, 07:11 PM

Mike Gaines

http://twitter.com/snoopmikey
http://www.gainesimages.com

Welcome to TRS Mike, you'll find us all very warm and cuddly!

Wes

Jay_Ray

03-03-2009, 07:33 PM

Congratulations Mike, you have some big shoes to fill, but if Jeff, Dan, and Alex think you can do it, I do to.

alicelikesme

03-03-2009, 07:33 PM

Impressive Demo reel, I'm very excited to see what he'll bring to the show!

snoopmikey

03-03-2009, 07:45 PM

Hello everyone! - It is true, the secret is out... I am the "new Steve." But my real name is Mike. ;)

I'll be shadowing Steve as he shoots and edits the next couple of shows. Unfortunately, you won't see me at SXSW cuz I'll be editing 104, BUT you'll get to say bye to Steve. He's been a huuuuuge influence on the show and it's hard to imagine TRS without him - I hope to carry on his rad-ness.

Freelance visual effects and graphic design is my day job.
Check out my website - http://www.gainesimages.com

Twitter me up - http://www.twitter.com/snoopmikey

I'm looking forward to being part of TRS and can't wait to meet you guys.

pruben

03-03-2009, 08:10 PM

Welcome and congratulation Mike :D

az0madman

03-03-2009, 08:13 PM

Impressive reel indeed! Congrats Mr. New Steve! Er, I mean, Mike.

joeyrock

03-03-2009, 08:14 PM

Welcome 'Steve2' :D , nice demo reel. We shall look forward to TRS opening segments films with that 5D MarkII.

dolson

03-03-2009, 08:17 PM

rabidbadger

03-03-2009, 08:20 PM

you are not "newsteve" you are the "onlymikey."

(might as well be the first one to brand ya with this :) )

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYEXzx-TINc

(yes, I'm old. Almost as old as Steve)

royterp

03-03-2009, 08:22 PM

Congratulations Mike, and welcome to the forums! Good luck handling everything Steve does for the show, and I'm sure all us forum folks will do our best to support and encourage your work.

-Roy

poltah

03-03-2009, 08:34 PM

You're Not My Real Dad!!!

Murphy1d

03-03-2009, 08:37 PM

Um, Mike. I hate to say it, but have you got fire insurance and asbestos hair gel. It's an occupational hazard...
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g166/Murphy1d/thumbifyphp.jpg

cucumberboy

03-03-2009, 10:02 PM

Welcome Mike. You're a promising pick I must say.

Welcome. Now get to work! (We all know Steve was basically a slave - it takes a lot of work to get the Rad in there).

He somehow managed to remove the truth in the otherwise so genious Simpsons line "Slavery - you get what you pay for"...

tokenuser

03-03-2009, 10:13 PM

I have a question.

I thought that the show was filmed on a green screen in Steve's garage. Is that not the case or has someone else donated a new green wall to the cause?

nshady

03-03-2009, 10:13 PM

Nice to meet you Mike! Impressive demo reel indeed!

I have a question.

I thought that the show was filmed on a green screen in Steve's garage. Is that not the case or has someone else donated a new green wall to the cause?

I think Alex's garage is the show's new home. I presume they just took the screen.

TRSJeff

03-03-2009, 10:18 PM

Hooray for Mike!

-Jeff

rabidbadger

03-03-2009, 10:34 PM

Um, Mike. I hate to say it, but have you got fire insurance and asbestos hair gel. It's an occupational hazard...

He will be fine.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3591/3327156430_0232c7f87c_o.jpg

Jokes aside, Mike, just watched your reel, (biggest qt) Wow, I know what subtly goes into such things. They are damn lucky to have you.

lavahot

03-03-2009, 11:54 PM

Congratulations Mike...

Pop Quiz:

A crazy gunman is holding a banking executive hostage and is using him as a human shield. What do you do Mike. WHAT DO YOU DO?

Oh, BTW:

http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/1763/thumbifyphpcopy.jpg

snoopmikey

03-04-2009, 12:18 AM

Congratulations Mike...

Pop Quiz:

A crazy gunman is holding a banking executive hostage and is using him as a human shield. What do you do Mike. WHAT DO YOU DO?

Shoot the hostage. Take the banking executive out of the equation.

lavahot

03-04-2009, 12:20 AM

Shoot the hostage. Take the banking executive out of the equation.

I like this guy already.

YSSMAN

03-04-2009, 02:20 AM

WELCOME MICHAEL!

If we can call you that?

Probably not.

WELCOME MIKE!!!

I have a question.

I thought that the show was filmed on a green screen in Steve's garage. Is that not the case or has someone else donated a new green wall to the cause?

Alex talked about a "new studio" on Twitter the other day... A connection possibly???

sugarsickness

03-04-2009, 02:24 AM

welcome aboard sailor.

alicelikesme

03-04-2009, 02:33 AM

welcome aboard sailor.

P.S. The new "studio" is on a ship.

damnedeyez

03-04-2009, 02:35 AM

Alex talked about a "new studio" on Twitter the other day... A connection possibly???

Actually he twittered it plainly:

Just started cleaning out "my" garage as it shall soon become the new home of TRS... epic-ness!

http://twitter.com/alexalbrecht/status/1247092358

YSSMAN

03-04-2009, 02:44 AM

I knew I was a halfway decent readerer!

lavahot

03-04-2009, 02:47 AM

P.S. The new "studio" is on a ship.

Just like TikiBar! I smell crossover!

cole-w

03-04-2009, 02:51 AM

Congratulations Mike...good luck on the show.

(also, wow, your twitter has gone crazy with followers today.)

KilroyPerrywinkle

03-04-2009, 03:34 AM

Whoa whoa whoa there... let's all stop this welcoming, lovey-dovey, hug fest...

I don't like this "Mike" with his "demo reels" and "qualifications."

Talent? Hard work?

You think that gets you this job and we're all fall in behind you like sheep!

I think not... oh no... we've got a way of doing things 'around here.

A tradition that predates time itself:

http://silverjacket.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2007/10/09/thunderdome.jpg

Two Editors Enter.

One Leaves.

(And gives up their weekend so 3 guys in front of a green screen look good on Tuesday.)

Now.

FIGHT!

I'm sticking with Steve, fiery headbutts ftw.

damnedeyez

03-04-2009, 03:52 AM

Two Editors Enter.

One Leaves

But, we already know who's leaving.

johnnysix

03-04-2009, 04:03 AM

Welcome Mike! Really looking forward to seeing what you can do.

And to Steve....

We have been and always shall be your fans.

7h0m45

03-04-2009, 04:04 AM

Congrats Mike!

rabidbadger

03-04-2009, 05:28 AM

holy shit, mike has gone from +/-30 followers on twitter to 700+/- in like 6 hours on Twitter. Hillarious! Instant fame, just add Rev3.

nshady

03-04-2009, 06:30 AM

I was hoping that you'd hide your face in a cloud or something. But you've already shown half of it in your picture on Twitter and the forums!

damnedeyez

03-04-2009, 06:38 AM

I was hoping that you'd hide your face in a cloud or something. But you've already shown half of it in your picture on Twitter and the forums!

He just needs to always show up wearing a scarf over his face all ninja style.

isamurai

03-04-2009, 06:41 AM

welcome! Awesome demo reel, you've got some reel skills! Can't wait to see 104 and on. Good luck, and have fun!

rabidbadger

03-04-2009, 06:51 AM

He just needs to always show up wearing a scarf over his face all ninja style.

Nah. he needs his own schtick. Mike, be your own man! Be totally opposite and be "out there!"

callen

03-04-2009, 12:30 PM

Congrats Mike, welcome to the radness...

And best of luck Steve, you will be missed!

dolson

03-04-2009, 04:05 PM

But, we already know who's leaving.

NO SPOILERS!!! Geez, people.

cucumberboy

03-04-2009, 04:07 PM

http://www.cultkanaal.nl/Kunst/magritte-son-of-man1964.jpg

dh_jin

03-05-2009, 01:48 AM

But, we already know who's leaving.

it's like the watchmen, we know what's going to happen but it'll till be great to watch

Heyseuss

03-06-2009, 07:50 AM

Congratulations and welcomes Mike.

Klitzy

03-17-2009, 08:49 AM

So...as I am sure many of you know, Steve is gone but not forgotten and there is a new editor-in-chief in town. His name is Mike Gaines and after watching the new episode, it looks like they are in good hands.

Let us all welcome Mike to this wonderful community we have here and I am sure I speak for everyone in saying we look forward to more episodes by Mike.

If you guys are interested in his other work....I'll pimp him out so he doesn't have to.

http://www.gainesimages.com/

Check out some of his work there. Pretty "rad" stuff.

arcticfox

03-17-2009, 09:08 AM

Yeah its a shame Mike is being overshadowed by Steves leaving and i wish they would stop referring to him as the new Steve.

spicydicy

03-17-2009, 09:26 AM

but Steve does deserve an epic going away.

Look forward to seeing how Mike fits in, and i look forward to seeing his work in the coming episodes.

Welcome Mike, and Goodbye *tear* Steve!

dolson

03-17-2009, 03:22 PM

Any relation to Chris Gaines?

snoopmikey

03-17-2009, 06:13 PM

No relation to Chris Gaines, thank goodness.

Thanks for the kind words everyone! I couldn't be any more excited to be working on the show and becoming part of this very welcoming community. You guys have been awesome. Oh, don't forget to follow me on twitter: @snoopmikey :)

Steve DOES deserve all the praise he's been getting - and more!! I'm honored to be following in his footsteps. I can't wait to add my own "spice" to the show, but we all know that Steve started it all and has been a major influence that will always be present in every episode going forward.

So, onward and upward! Some changes are coming your way and they are awesome and exciting... but don't worry, it will always be the same great TOTALLY RAD SHOW!