View Full Version : Paul Howe/CSAT shooting DVD's coming soon!
Just spotted this on Paul's monthly (Oct) newsletter:
CSAT Shooting DVD’s:
The DVD’s are being edited as we speak. After filming for three days, I have decided never to become an actor. The film crew was great and professional, but I have limited brain cells for reciting lines and then shooting on demand. Most of the shooting went smoothly, but a couple of times I had to do a retake as I was not satisfied with my time or shots. Also, I slowed a couple of times on the standard time as I was trying to avoid throwing a round into a $20k video camera… All cameras did survive intact.
TRAINING:
Shooting DVD’s to be out shortly…
I will definitely be adding Paul's dvd's to my collection.
SeriousStudent
10-10-10, 09:31
Neat! Thanks for the heads up. :)
NCPatrolAR
10-10-10, 15:35
Some training videos I'm actually interested in getting. Cool
I'm also really looking forward to these. I have a little one less than 2 months out, so my chances of heading back up to CSAT for an instructor course in the next year is basically zero (I had so wanted to attend this spring). These DVDs will probably have to fill in until I can get the time away I need.
It will be an interesting compare and contrast these to the MagPul videos.
NCPatrolAR - since you are a Vickers endorsed instructor, I'm wondering how different training philosophies between MSG Howe and Larry Vickers are? I have yet to take a Vickers class, but I would assume that given their backgrounds they would be fairly similar? :confused:
NCPatrolAR
10-12-10, 22:08
NCPatrolAR - since you are a Vickers endorsed instructor, I'm wondering how different training philosophies between MSG Howe and Larry Vickers are? I have yet to take a Vickers class, but I would assume that given their backgrounds they would be fairly similar? :confused:
I've been fortunate to train with both instructors though I have a great deal more time with LAV as opposed to Paul. Both instructors are extremely similar in their goals and what they teach. In my experience each one wants to take you to the same place; they are just using different tools (aka drills and methods) to get you there.
If that didn't answer your question let me know. I just got back in town from a trip to HSGI's shop and am a little tired
SWATcop556
10-13-10, 11:08
I will be adding these to my library as well. Looking forward to their release.
Paul posted an update on his CSAT January monthly newsletter regarding his shooting dvd's with a trailer from the production company. Looks like really good quality production. Looks like they are doing dvd's for "Super Dave" Harrington, and some other big names in the training industry: http://panteaoproductions.com/
Cant wait....
Have to agree Nick, production quality looks first rate.
Panteao recently added previews for all of their new "Make Ready" video series on their YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/PanteaoProductions#p/u/9/2IDm8VUOtM8
I see at least 4 of their vids that I am definitely going to pick up. Cant wait....
Panteao recently added previews for all of their new "Make Ready" video series on their YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/PanteaoProductions#p/u/9/2IDm8VUOtM8
I see at least 4 of their vids that I am definitely going to pick up. Cant wait....
Wow. These look great. Definately on my "Must-get" list. Thanks for the link.
I watched the video clip and recognized some of the people on there but I can't figure out who the older gentleman is with gray hair and glasses. Anyone know?
Thanks! Looks like he can still run with the young guns!
theblackknight
02-03-11, 11:23
Paul's books are awesome. These video's look to be at the same level.
Fernando Coelho
02-04-11, 16:04
Hi All - our website should be live shortly. It's going through the last of the testing by our team. Once it's live, you'll have the choice of either buying DVDs or subscribing monthly (or yearly) and watch streaming videos right from our website.
I'm confident you'll like the first two videos with Paul and more will be following with him.
Hi All - our website should be live shortly. It's going through the last of the testing by our team. Once it's live, you'll have the choice of either buying DVDs or subscribing monthly (or yearly) and watch streaming videos right from our website.
I'm confident you'll like the first two videos with Paul and more will be following with him.
Thanks for posting Fernando. That is great news that you are offering a streaming option. I'm really looking forward to the full videos.
Dave Williams
02-06-11, 10:40
Looks like some great videos. The online option is nice also.
Dave Williams
Thank for the info and links, guys. These look really good and the streaming option is welcome news.
thopkins22
03-22-11, 02:16
Hi All - our website should be live shortly. It's going through the last of the testing by our team. Once it's live, you'll have the choice of either buying DVDs or subscribing monthly (or yearly) and watch streaming videos right from our website.
I'm confident you'll like the first two videos with Paul and more will be following with him.
Any updates here? I'm viewing the Paul Howe and Dave Harrington videos as must haves in the hard copy collection that I've got going and will likely sign up for the streaming service too provided it's at a decent price point.
These are top level guys who don't get a ton of internet exposure/publicity, and I can't tell you how great I think it is that this project is happening.
Any updates here? I'm viewing the Paul Howe and Dave Harrington videos as must haves in the hard copy collection that I've got going and will likely sign up for the streaming service too provided it's at a decent price point.
These are top level guys who don't get a ton of internet exposure/publicity, and I can't tell you how great I think it is that this project is happening.
In his monthly newsletter in the beginning of the month, Paul Howe posted the following:
"CSAT Shooting Videos should be on line any day now. You can either order them as a DVD or stream them to your computer. Once you view them, if any questions arise that I don’t clearly answer, shoot me an e-mail. We are going to shoot an Advanced Tactical Pistol/Rifle shortly and will answer those questions during the filming as an infomercial."
Fernando Coelho
04-13-11, 18:02
The Panteao website is now live. When you have a chance, please stop by and take a look. Of the Paul Howe videos, the first one shipping is the Tac Pistol Operator (http://www.panteaoproductions.com/products/paul_howe-tac_pistol_operator). Shortly thereafter the Tac Rifle Operator (http://www.panteaoproductions.com/products/paul_howe-tac_rifle_operator) will be shipping. Folks can pre-order them now. One thing for sure, they are going pretty fast.
I'm hoping that the streaming video portion of the website will be live by the end of the week. We are still uploading the videos to that section of the website. The files are huge so it takes a while. :)
I appreciate your support of the Paul Howe videos and we are looking forward to heading back down to TX to film additional titles with him.
Thanks for chiming in here Fernando. I cant wait to check out Paul and "Super" Dave's new videos.
Maybe it's just me, but previews need to be more than Shooting Porn. All the video previews (not just CSAT) have a ton of cool shooting scenes, but I think the average word count is somewhere around a half dozen. You don't get a feel for the instruction at all, nor the content.
Maybe it's just me, but previews need to be more than Shooting Porn. All the video previews (not just CSAT) have a ton of cool shooting scenes, but I think the average word count is somewhere around a half dozen. You don't get a feel for the instruction at all, nor the content.
It's not just you. While the production value is obvious, the trailers themselves haven't made me want to purchase the dvds.
(In fact, I hope they didn't get too fancy with the camera angles and trying to show off the shooting to the point that the instruction suffered. I prefer more old fashion teaching and less footage of guys with beards shooting, i.e. not another Magpul dvd.)
It's not just you. While the production value is obvious, the trailers themselves haven't made me want to purchase the dvds.
(In fact, I hope they didn't get too fancy with the camera angles and trying to show off the shooting to the point that the instruction suffered. I prefer more old fashion teaching and less footage of guys with beards shooting, i.e. not another Magpul dvd.)
That's my feeling too. There is nothing in the trailers that would make me want to spend that kind of money. I'll wait for someone else to buy them and do a review.
Unless Paul Howe has completely reinvented his style of teaching and shooting, there is little to zero chance his videos are going to be an exhibition of him shooting. He is all about the fundamentals.
It's not just you. While the production value is obvious, the trailers themselves haven't made me want to purchase the dvds.
(In fact, I hope they didn't get too fancy with the camera angles and trying to show off the shooting to the point that the instruction suffered. I prefer more old fashion teaching and less footage of guys with beards shooting, i.e. not another Magpul dvd.)
Unless Paul Howe has completely reinvented his style of teaching and shooting, there is little to zero chance his videos are going to be an exhibition of him shooting. He is all about the fundamentals.
I'm not disputing he's about the fundamentals. However, it's probably safe to say he didn't have final cut of the trailer then. I suspect and hope he had more control over the final cut of the DVD.
I offer my thoughts to Panteao as constructive criticism for them to sell more DVDs, not to question Howe's teaching style. However, it wouldn't be the first time that a final product didn't match the creator's vision, which is why I'll wait for the reviews.
(One reviewer of Vicker's DVD was actually miffed that it was straight forward instruction and that there wasn't more footage of shooting, which just goes to show you can't please everyone. I might be in the minority wanting less flashy shooting from high def cameras and more instruction.)
theblackknight
04-16-11, 19:26
I really like the Jessie Abbate video. . . her guns are just so. .. big:D
Fernando Coelho
04-20-11, 17:06
Hi All – I appreciate all the comments about our videos and do care about your feedback. The format of our videos is very straight forward. The instructor is teaching the viewer at home very similar to the way he (or she) would teach you during a class. The difference is you are the only student.
If someone is looking for fancy camera work, quick cuts, and other distractions – they need to look elsewhere. Our videos are instructional videos and we focus on what the instructor is teaching so that the student can get as much out of the video’s content as possible. If we show something in slow motion it’s because we want you to see what the instructor was focusing on, not because we are trying to be fancy. Whenever possible, the focus is on what the instructor is trying to instill on the student. For example, if Paul Howe is talking about trigger reset, we are watching his finger on the trigger; not the target downrange and not the bullet leaving the muzzle in slow motion.
The instructors have a chance to review the rough cut of their video (editor’s cut) to give feedback on the content. The last thing we want to do is misrepresent an instructor or show something in a way they would not like.
When it comes to the trailers, they are meant to get a person’s attention just like the trailer of a television series or motion picture. They are definitely fancier than the instructional videos themselves. It’s the only place (well, besides the bloopers that we are compiling) where our senior editor can show off the instructor in a very short period of time.
I’m very proud of the crew I was able to put together. Two of our camera operators are very accustomed to filming gunplay since they also work for Miami-Dade PD as videographers for the dept. Our crew members also have backgrounds in motion pictures and television. Our director and main camera operator worked on Miami Vice as a camera man alongside his father. His father was a camera man on motion pictures like The Exorcist, The French Connection, The Deer Hunter, just to name a few. Rick followed in his dad’s footsteps and definitely knows how to run a camera and pull focus. Our sound man also worked on Vice and later continued in the trade doing television and motion pictures. He also teaches sound in college down in FL. One of our script supervisors is also from the motion picture industry and, yes, worked on Miami Vice.
While we have the technical ability to make the videos really fancy, we also understand that they are instructional videos; not movies.
Fernando do you have an idea when the DVD's will begin shipping?
Matt
I am looking forward to these DVDs. I think a one-on-one instructional format has a lot of promise as opposed to the group format in the MagPul series of videos.
Haven taken a class from Paul, I don't see these videos having the entertainment value of watching Costa bag on Travis, but at the same time I do think this format will help me get a little more out of the video.
Fernando Coelho
04-25-11, 23:22
The first shipment arrived and started shipping last Thursday. More DVDs arrived today and will start to ship Wednesday.
I got my copy of Paul's pistol DVD on Tuesday. I'm about halfway through it, and it's very impressive. A nice mix of Paul explaining the technique or skill and computer graphics emphasizing key points. The graphical depiction of things like the follow through and scanning were a nice touch. Paul explains the specific technique than explains why he does it that way.
I'm looking forward to his rifle DVD arriving soon. I'll probably pick up Super Dave's DVD's as well. Hopefully they have the same production value as this one. Nice job.
Matt
I received the Paul Howe Tac Pistol Operator DVD on Friday and have viewed it twice over the weekend. This DVD is basically a quick run through the two-day Tac Pistol course. For those enrolled in the Tac Pistol Instructor course, this DVD seems like a great primer for a smoother learning curve. Paul teaches techniques that are straight-forward and battle-tested. Even though Paul is wearing tac gear, his methods translate well into daily concealed carry and that is where I live most of the time.
I'm using this as visual and auditory reminders of what Paul has taught me. I like the ability to search by chapter so I can work on a particular skill that I need to focus.
Now, I'm waiting for Tac Rifle Operator to appear at the front door.
ghettomedic
05-10-11, 10:00
I've viewed the Howe video, as well as the Caputo 1911 Armorer's course and Redl's IDPA video.
The production quality of each is outstanding, as is the information contained within. Howe's Tac Pistol is a very good review of the basics and features a very no-nonsense approach to instruction. Rest assured, this video is not shooting porn. I'd estimate the number of rounds fired by MSG Howe to be less than 75. This is honestly what I hoped the "lessons" on the VTAC video would be like. Not bagging on Viking Tactics and Lamb, but I did expect a little more in the way of "instruction" from such a world-renowned and well-respected trainer.
As far as the Caputo video goes, I think it's got to be the best introductory level 1911 overview I've ever seen. It goes into an appropriate amount of depth without bogging down in minutiae like the Wilson gunsmithing videos do at times and it is much more comprehensive than the Ed Brown reference CD-ROM. I would consider it a must-own for anyone who wants to run a 1911-pattern pistol, I plan on ordering a DVD copy as well.
Overall, I've been very impressed with the quality and content of the videos so far. My only complaint is that there isn't a "play all" feature. I like to connect the ol' computron up to the TV to watch training videos and would prefer to not have to click on a new link every 8-12 minutes. Hopefully this will be resolved in future revisions.
I've viewed the Howe video, as well as the Caputo 1911 Armorer's course and Redl's IDPA video.
The production quality of each is outstanding, as is the information contained within. Howe's Tac Pistol is a very good review of the basics and features a very no-nonsense approach to instruction. Rest assured, this video is not shooting porn. I'd estimate the number of rounds fired by MSG Howe to be less than 75. This is honestly what I hoped the "lessons" on the VTAC video would be like. Not bagging on Viking Tactics and Lamb, but I did expect a little more in the way of "instruction" from such a world-renowned and well-respected trainer.
This makes some sense as the round count in MSG Howe's tactical rifle course was about 700, which is a lot less than other classes. He stresses the fundamentals and concentrating on applying them to each shot. I'm really not qualified to say which is better, but it is a notable difference in teaching/shooting styles.
Fernando Coelho
05-10-11, 21:54
I'm happy everyone likes the quality of the videos and format of the instruction. Paul's Tac Rifle Operator DVD should start shipping on the 18th.
Also, you can reach our site via an easier to remember URL: www.makeready.tv
We also launched the streaming video portion of our site. More titles are being uploaded as I write this.
jmlshooter
05-11-11, 21:39
I've watched Tac Pistol Operator a couple of times already. Got mine last Thursday.
What impressed me most about the video is how egoless Paul Howe is. This is a guy who probably has stories that would turn your hair white, but he's just very matter-of-fact.
This is not a "Look how well I can shoot" video. In fact, you don't even see a target until the instruction is almost over. It's a no-nonsense, this-is-how-you-get-better video. I appreciated that he broke down the components of each movement and logically explained the reasons behind each. In other training videos, the instruction seems to be based on how to get from Point A to Point B the fastest.
The other thing about it is that you get a real sense of what a serious problem being on the other side of Paul Howe is. He mixes in phrases like "terminate life," "deal death and destruction," and "mobility kill" like he's ordering appetizers at Applebee's.
Thank God we have people like this.
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