Jeffrey Gould
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Thank you for the excellent replies. Yesterday I put some of your advice to work…with no luck. I went through Monster.com to see who had the most entries and then called Human Resources. Eacth the receptionist put me through, but all I got was voicemail, left a very nice, coherent message and no reply. I did come across some exellent videos, so I know those types of places are considering and using it. I wonder if I should just consider trying to find a salesperson. Sales people don’t edit 🙂 Thanks again.
Jeffrey S. Gould
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A lot of info has been covered here, but I’m still unsure about the quality of DVCAM for a DVD that is going to be marketed. My camera is just about the best DVCAM out there…just wonder if it’s not enough. Anyone have experience with this? Thanks
Jeffrey S. Gould
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You’re good! I told her that I really needed to see the room first. I have a feeling that she didn’t secure it yet and doesn’t want to bring me in. She seems a little guarded. I’m printing out your post, so I can go over it when we meet. Thanks Steve.
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Just heard from “potential new client”, have an appointment to meet them next Thursday. She wants a quote without me seeing the room, it’s in a pilates studio. 24ft X 24ft with mirrors on left and right walls and small windows in the back which I would have to gel with ND. I told her that I’m selective about which clients I choose to work with. Didn’t want her to think she had the upper hand, but it’s true, I won’t work with someone who doesn’t respect me as a professional and doesn’t communicate I’ll keep you posted.
Jeffrey S. Gould
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Subtle, informative…and the laugh I needed. Thanks
Jeffrey S. Gould
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Thanks Gav…good points. A peer once told me “you can’t be cameraman and a director, they both will suffer. In most cases I can pull it off, but I think this is a case where I need to hire a cameraman. This way I can standback and see the whole “picture”, which would probably give me a jump on the editing. Usually when I start a video, it’s already done in my head, I’m sure everyone who posted here feels the same way or has the same vision.
Jeffrey S. Gould
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Thanks Mike, I appreciate the comments. Even though we’re a 1.5 man production company(part time production assistant), we try to add production value with lighting/Gels and camera movement using a jib or dolly tracks. I find that the slightest movement, separates you from the amateurs, so does a hairlight for that matter. A great way to learn is to watch TV and see how the big guys do it, shows like Dateline have great lighting for interviews.
Jeffrey S. Gould
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I like the value added element of the rehearsal…win/win. Medical videos are my forte, I could do them 7 days a week. It’s interesting and you get to learn at the same time. Up until now, I have been digital photography as my value added/perk for new clients. I take a digital still of whatever video scenario we are capturing at high res for print work/ads/website.
Jeffrey S. Gould
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Great suggestion about rehearsal…you’re right, things are never what the client presents. I’m not sure where everyone got the idea that I’d be shooting in a school gymnasium, it will be shot at one of those “trendy gyms” in a yuppy neighborhood, so it probably already has the “look”. I’m definitely more comfortable after the input here and hopefully it helped others as well. Thank you.
Jeffrey S. Gould
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Well put, great advice…thank you Michael. I think I tend to doubt my abilities, then I see what others have done and I realize I could blow it away. It’s just that some of the exercise infomercials on TV are done really well. Great sets, great lighting, great moving shots and great audio, so it’s a bit intimidating. I agree…hire the best to support my services. I already went online and found LD’s and Jib Operators.
I’m going to follow Steve’s advice and try to get a feel from the client as to their personalities, needs and nightmare factor :-). In case anyone wants to check out my work, here’s the link: http://www.actionmedia.tv go to projects page. Thanks for the great replies, I’ll keep you posted.
Jeffrey S. Gould
Action Media Productions