Mick Haensler
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[Craig Seeman] “What I do at the moment is go from my CPU (MacPro) which has two DVI outputs, is to send one to a DVI to HDMI cable into my Samsung 46″ 1080p HDTV.”
where does he get all those wonderful toys??
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[Milton Hockman] “Where are you providing most of your services? Where is 2 hours outside of d.c.?
I’m on the Eastern Shore of MD. My work takes me all over the Mid Atlantic.
I’m new to all this and reading a few books on how to set up a shop. My main strength is motion graphics and I figure I could provide that type of service off the gate instead of having to schedule video shoots and such.
i didn’t know if peopel charged more for motion graphics compared to straight editing”
People charge more for quality. In other words, a skilled and respected editor will make more than a mediocre motion graphics guy. That being said, excellent motion graphics designers are in high demand and command top dollar. I myself am not that great at motion graphics and usually hire freelancers if the job exceeds my skill level. And I must say, finding excellent motion artists at a reasonable price is not easy. So if your work rocks and you do open up shop in Washington, shoot me an email.
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I charge $150 an hour outside the beltway. $500 an hour if I have to sit through DC traffic.
Seriously. The rates are as varied as anywhere else in the country but the high cost of living in DC might make it a bit higher. I live 2 hours outside of DC where the cost of living is very low so I charge accordingly. Competition is fierce which is why I like being a big fish in a small pond. Washington is one rat race I’d rather not have to run.
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Sounds like a normal day in my life. As many of you know, I left a corporate gig some months back that required all of the above plus producing live events where I had to know FOH sound, IMAG production, multi camera directing, and OH so much more. Not only that but I had to be available evenings and weekends. I worked an average 50-70 hours a week and did not have a life. But I gained invaluable experience and a stellar reputation in my community which has enabled me to start (once again) my own production company. It got me used to being a one man band. I now have a solid client list that trusts me and doesn’t mind paying my rate which has enabled me to only have to have about 20 hours billable for the week to make a comfortable living.
3 years ago I would have taken this job in a heart beat. Today, no way. Do I find it insulting? Of course not, it’s how I was taught you need to be in this brave new world. I tell all of the young freelancers who work for me to learn as much as you can about as many things as you can. The more you know, the more valuable you become to an employer or to a client. Breadth of knowledge and experience is what has enabled me to do what I do and not have to kill myself anymore.
It’s my birthday, I’m gonna go play on my boat!!!
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You are correct sir. There is indeed money to be made in Real Estate, but not in your average half million single family home. I am doing a lot of business in Real Estate right now working a marketing plan I have spent quite a bit of time on. Unfortunately I cannot divulge my secrets but I can say if you find the right market and offer them the right product, there is money to be made. I will also add that video was not enough to close the deal for me, you might want to consider diversifying your skill set to include still photography and graphic design.
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You know I have to say I jumped the gun on getting excited over the 60g HD. 60 gig for a grand sucks, what was I thinking. Got caught up in the hype.
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[randy Strome] “Aside from price, sticking with SXS seems so much cleaner. What am I missing?”
You’re not missing anything Randy. Price is my only motivation here. I have to say, I was expecting more storage capacity, but for around half the price of SxS card(from all I can tell), I’ll take it. I haven’t been able to shoot many jobs with my EX because I only have 2 8gig cards and no Macbook to offload to. This means I can finally relegate my Z1 to backup or B cam. That being said, if the price of the 32’s comes down comparably, I’ll go that route. And I’m gonna want to see some field tests and workflow solutions before I plunk down da cash.
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Oh I’m sooooo glad I waited to buy more SxS cards. 60 gig direct connect hard drive for around a grand, happy birthday to me!!! The forums are all a twitter.
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[mark greenlees] “This is the first time I’ve posted on this forum and my
“remote thing” comment was my light hearted way of trying to be a little humble. “No offence – but”… your comments in the first paragraph were helpful and I thank you for that. I will not even bother to “defend” myself against your repeated “inexperienced” comments and “videoing” comment other than to repeat the word – HUMBLE. You may want to keep that word in mind, when next relating your superior expertise in the realm of “filming/cinematography”.”You’re right Mark and I apologize. It was rude and offensive. I had just finished trying to salvage a job I had subbed out to a so called professional videographer who didn’t know his butt from a whole in the ground. It cost me many hours of reconstructive surgery and could have cost me thousands of dollars and a bad word on the street with my name on it. I took my frustrations out on you and that was unfair.
I know I have a bit of a chip on my shoulder when it comes to event videographers. I could go into the many reasons why but that would end up being an essay or short book. I’m working on it Mark. I should probably just stay out of this particular forum until such a time as this chip no longer makes me look and act like the Hunchback of Notre Dame. Once again, I’m sorry for my bad attitude and snide remarks.
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[Ron Lindeboom] “If you can’t handle the humanity, then I would say that you need to find another site where only saints abound.”
I love this about the Cow. I try very hard to treat everyone with kindness and respect, but being human I fall short on a regular basis. The Cow is one place I can be imperfect and not be judged for it. Although I’ve only been around a couple of months, I feel at home here. It’s the first place I go to when I hit the studio, and the last place I check before calling it a day. That being said, I always weigh the pros and cons of posting something contraversial. More than once I have been contacted by someone I didn’t know who read a post of mine on here. You never know who’s watching.
PS. Didn’t know you were sick Ron. I sincerely hope and pray you feel better soon.
Mick Haensler
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