[Mick Haensler]

Thanks for the response Dave. It’s the file itself that is rerendering, not the entire timeline. I do have the files layered, It’s also happening when I move around a text clip that was created in FCP in the timeline itself. You’ll have to excuse my ignorance as I’m new to FCP coming from a real time no render edit suite.
Sounds like something I’m just going to have to live with.

Mick Haensler
Higher Ground Media

[Mick Haensler]

Is the non compete agreement dated? And if so, is the date prior to or after your invoice dates?

Mick Haensler
Higher Ground Media

[Mick Haensler]

[David Roth Weiss] “But, whatever you do, stay put… The economy sucks, and the competition for jobs is going to get mighty tough”

That about sums it up right there.

Mick Haensler
Higher Ground Media

[Mick Haensler]

Well there ya go. Walter has some good info on leasing in his article about starting a production company. I looked into leasing myself and didn’t like the interest rates. I admire your confidence in expanding a business in this economy. I too have a niche company that is doing pretty good right now. Just try and keep that overhead LOWLOWLOW!!!

MICK (not Mike, Mitch, Nick, Mark, or Rick) Haensler
Higher Ground Media

[Mick Haensler]

Hi Bryce

First of all, the devil is in the details. Your post is a bit confusing on several points.

1. You say you want a loan to “move” your business from your home to your office but later in the post you say 80% of the loan will be for equipment purchase.

2. You say you want to move your “post house” but yet your web site is clearly for a full production company.

3.In a response to Ron Lindebloom you say you have been in business 8 years yet on your web site you state you have been in business “over a decade”.

It just doesn’t sound like you have a clear idea about who your company is, what your needs REALLY are, or where you see this going. On one hand it sounds like a simple move from your home to an office. But when you dig in a bit, it’s hard to know exactly what you’re asking. This will be a red flag to any lending institution or possible investor. If you don’t already have one, I would write a very concise business plan.

In answer to your question. Unless you have solid collateral like a home, your chances of securing a loan in this economy are slim. I just locked down my business loan after floating things through an established line of home equity. Also, find a bank that didn’t get caught up in the sub prime mess. There are banks out there that are doing well, you just have to find the right bank and the right loan officer.

Mick Haensler
Higher Ground Media

[Mick Haensler]

Thanks Noah. That’s kinda what I thought. I should have insisted we stick with one frame rate. I appreciate your detailed evaluation of the situation. 24p on 30p timeline it is. Thanks again.

Mick Haensler
Higher Ground Media

[Mick Haensler]

[walter biscardi] “I have a three part series on starting and building your own business here on the Cow. Just click the link at the top of this forum for the Articles.”

Highly recommended…BTW, when is that elusive part four coming out Walter???

Mick Haensler
Higher Ground Media

[Mick Haensler]

What part of the country are you in Milton.

MIck Haensler
Higher Ground Media

[Mick Haensler]

Listen to Noah. He steered me to the MBP and I’ve never looked back. I just had my first continuous shoot last week and it was flawless. Offloading in the field is a dream. And I’m only using 2 8 gig cards. The MBP is by far one of the best tools I have ever owned. I can’t go back to a PC laptop.

MIck Haensler
Higher Ground Media

[Mick Haensler]

I know I know…Photoshop is the way to go, I just don’t want to have to shell out the duckies right now. I need a new set of sticks as well as a new shotgun and wireless system. I’ve been borrowing from my previous employer for the past 8 months in exchange for free tech support. And now feel the need to make the all to difficult “clean break”.

Do you know if PS Elements will accept the aforementioned templates?? Honestly, I don’t need all the bells and whistles of PS and could sure use the price break.

And no, I didn’t think you were being a smartass, I should have been more specific. I just appreciate your input. I checked out your website and it looks like DVD is the name of the game for you guys. Wish I could specialize like that. Looks like some pretty cool projects you’ve worked on.

Mick Haensler
Higher Ground Media