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Don’t want to go on about the scan converter/PowerPoint issue since this forum ain’t the right place. But I will note that the converter we used was a Sony orginally costing several thousand dollars. It was my camera operator’s gear…maybe it was not set-up properly. Dunno. I have noticed the muddiness both times we have used a scan converter on Power Point.
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Thanks Steve, you make a lot great points! And you’re right, they are already being picky and needy. Still no definite answer on the job, but they wanted another voice sample from me, because they’re not overly happy with my voice. They claim I sound “too sexy”. lol The video is to sell theatre seating.
And Tempe? I love tempe! Nice place, with a few yummy breweries. I was just there in September. 🙂
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When I looked into using Camtasia, I found it wasn’t for Macs?
And I agree, being older is just fine.
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Thank you Mark! Once again, some great advice. Right now we are waiting on the decision on the voice, that needs to be decided upon before they can “seal the deal”. No talk of lowering prices, which is good, so it’d be $700. I’m already considering rebuilding slides, and I know it’ll be lots more work for me, but I’d rather put out a good product, than just get it done, to get it done. I’m new, and I believe this is how it has to be. 🙂
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[Lisa Koza] “When I looked into using Camtasia, I found it wasn’t for Macs?”
Look up iShowU. Outstanding screen recorder for the Mac and I think it’s $30 or less.
Walter Biscardi, Jr.
Biscardi Creative Media
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On the mac side, you would want to consider the screen grabbing product from Ambrosia, it’s really popular and works similarly to Camtesia.
“Oh, you wanted to RECORD that?”
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[Mark Suszko] “On the mac side, you would want to consider the screen grabbing product from Ambrosia, it’s really popular and works similarly to Camtesia.”
Actually, for $20 you can’t beat iShowu.
David Roth Weiss
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Los AngelesPOST-PRODUCTION WITHOUT THE USUAL INSANITY ™
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There is a very easy answer for this. Don’t play the “for you my friend…” method of pricing. Figure out an hourly rate for each aspect of your service offering, basing it on real-world things like:
– What is your annual salary requirement? How many hours can you realistically be working per year? Do the math to get the hourly rate for your personal time
– Equipment fees – how much did your gear cost, and how long can it be used? Figure out how many useful hours you’ll get out of it and again, do the math to figure out your recouping costs
– How much will you spend on expendables, rent etc.?Good pricing should be based on a formula that represents real-world costs and needs. This way, you always know your pricing is fair, repeatable and competitive. In this regard, I disagree with some of the other posters here who say “charge high, you’re worth it!” Until you do the math, you won’t KNOW how much you’re worth.
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[Mick Haensler] “before I even had business cards. “
You have business cards? i am jealous.
Steve Wargo
Tempe, Arizona
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it’s up to you, Lisa. You have to be comfortable with with the outcome and, after all, you are just getting started. Don’t forget to advise them that they are getting the “Get Acquainted Price”. We just want to help you be successful and most of us have learned the hard way.
Steve Wargo
Tempe, Arizona
It’s a dry heat!Sony HDCAM F-900 & HDW-2000/1 deck
5 Final Cut (not quite PRO) systems
Sony HVR-M25 HDV deck
Sony EX-1 has arrived and it’s fascinating.
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