[Andy Jackson]

I could never understand anyone when they said they had the latest professional editing system, be it avid or fcp.

When i started out in non linear editing I was using Ulead Mediastudio 2.5 and upgraded to 5 when it arrived.

This software was shunned as professional as was videostudio pro but they did what i required at a cheaper cost than Avid or FCP.

They could cut, dissolve etc. All the basic requirement for me to make a living.

It is your skills that count not always the software used.

[Andy Jackson]

Hi Bill.

Its not just the voiceover side, its also the video production and editing side.
Digital has now given professional jobs to the amateur masses.

There is no money in video services anymore. This is the reason I left the industry, after 30 years.

Clients now look for the cheapest price or even free first.
Their not interested in professional services anymore as there attitude is “That Will Do The Job” (EVEN IF THE END RESULT IS TRASH!!)

I don`t know what the future holds and i was not willing to take the risk anymore.

[Andy Jackson]

Hi Ben.
Based in Staffordshire.

[Andy Jackson]

And its still the same…..

[Andy Jackson]

Is the video business as bad as it was when I was doing it full time. Would love some honest answers.

[Andy Jackson]

Hi Ned.

I feel your pain.

This is the reason I got out of the business.
Reading the following threads will be an eye opener.

https://forums.creativecow.net/thread/17/876369

https://forums.creativecow.net/thread/12/857674#858248

Also mentions in the threads that Mark Suszko does video part time with a full time paying job.

Hope this info helps. Looks like you have also answered in one of these threads previously too.

The business in my opinion is doomed!!

[Andy Jackson]

Thanks for the information Mark. Much appreciated.

I already have the EBU information for setting up the camera but thanks for the links.

Just to clarify that the 180 degree shutter angle is only used with rolling shutter cmos sensor cameras as ccd worked ok at 1/50th shutter with global shutter.

Am I correct?

Cheers Andy

[Andy Jackson]

Take my advice and go for a different career.

There is no way of making a decent living from video it anymore.Only a bit here and a little bit there.

All the information given looks very interesting and is mostly common sense but if the (one off) customers won`t pay what you feel it is worth, its a no brainer….your out of business.

There is too many gurus dishing out their marketing knowledge for the production business and I can guarantee you they are probably in the same position as all of us. Struggling and skint!!

The gurus just want to sell you the dream and eventually charge you for it.

Here in the UK you can check out limited companies for free. Out of 50 companies I checked only two seemed to be in profit and they were in the tv broadcast sector.

Its the way it is and it is never going to change. Equipment is so cheap and so many are trying to do it now. This means a race to the bottom. Famine famine famine.!!!

Sorry for the rant but I`ve been in the business for over 28years. Seen the changes and the perception of our dying business.

Would be better off working as a checkout assistant at a local food chain. At least I would have a guarantee of a meal each week.!

[Andy Jackson]

Tim is spot on with his points.

[Andy Jackson]

I could not really be bothered to read through all this thread after reading the first post.

Colleges filming local clients…. Probably for free.

This is the reason there is now no work or money in the business.

The rest of the other advice is all tosh!!!!!