I've been reading postings on this forum for the past several years. I started about 4 years ago with just one Sony Handycam TRV22 for fun, upgraded to 2 Sony 2100's, recently upgraded to a Sony V1U and a Canon HV20. All from reading this forum.
I've assembled a computer system that can handle HD, upgraded to full lighting kits, audio, and a 1,000 small accessories (never knew what a ShuttlePro was before). All from input from this forum. Spot for HD info, Farss provided amazing audio info (directed me into buying Rode mics), Grazie, Cheno (guided me through buying my full lighting kits), VicMilt, John Cline (followed his advice to upgrade my own system), JohnMeyer, Ed Troxel, business encouragement from Ken Calhoun, on and on. I've printed out hundreds of postings that I've used from dozens of different individuals here. My wife jokes that the forum is my night school, and it really is, and it's actually brought about a fun, creative side career for me.
I'm just a beginner compared to those who do this full-time (you'd wince at some of my current technique). Until now, I've channeled all of my earnings back into equipment upgrades. Then, over the past 6 months I've done several quite profitable projects, and tomorrow I tape a project with a national marketing company for which I was paid $5,000. Small potatoes for many of you guys, but big for me as a late evening/part-time business. On 11-04-07, after much technical and historical research, I'm beginning taping a feature-length documentary on a Holocaust survivor.
I use Vegas, because I can do it quickly and easily, which has enabled me to come in cheaper than others with the same quality. I picked up Premiere Pro/After Effects and will likely pickup a Mac/FCP eventually because I've been offered cooperative work if I can use those programs. But going with Vegas, with this support family on the forum, has enabled me to keep right on the edge of things while producing low-cost, high quality productions.
I would not have come anywhere near this level without this forum. In addition, Vegas opens up the field for guys like me, due to the easy learning curve. Over time, it enables me to move forward technically and creatively, while even sometimes using other programs due to enabling me to break through the often daunting information in this field.
I know this all sounds cheesy and like a commercial, but I've found that this forum is an incredible resource, and I wanted to thank all of you (maybe someday I can even answer a question in a posting!). It is a real educational opportunity which can lead in many directions.
Ya think I can list the Vegas forum in my Holocaust documentary credits??
I've assembled a computer system that can handle HD, upgraded to full lighting kits, audio, and a 1,000 small accessories (never knew what a ShuttlePro was before). All from input from this forum. Spot for HD info, Farss provided amazing audio info (directed me into buying Rode mics), Grazie, Cheno (guided me through buying my full lighting kits), VicMilt, John Cline (followed his advice to upgrade my own system), JohnMeyer, Ed Troxel, business encouragement from Ken Calhoun, on and on. I've printed out hundreds of postings that I've used from dozens of different individuals here. My wife jokes that the forum is my night school, and it really is, and it's actually brought about a fun, creative side career for me.
I'm just a beginner compared to those who do this full-time (you'd wince at some of my current technique). Until now, I've channeled all of my earnings back into equipment upgrades. Then, over the past 6 months I've done several quite profitable projects, and tomorrow I tape a project with a national marketing company for which I was paid $5,000. Small potatoes for many of you guys, but big for me as a late evening/part-time business. On 11-04-07, after much technical and historical research, I'm beginning taping a feature-length documentary on a Holocaust survivor.
I use Vegas, because I can do it quickly and easily, which has enabled me to come in cheaper than others with the same quality. I picked up Premiere Pro/After Effects and will likely pickup a Mac/FCP eventually because I've been offered cooperative work if I can use those programs. But going with Vegas, with this support family on the forum, has enabled me to keep right on the edge of things while producing low-cost, high quality productions.
I would not have come anywhere near this level without this forum. In addition, Vegas opens up the field for guys like me, due to the easy learning curve. Over time, it enables me to move forward technically and creatively, while even sometimes using other programs due to enabling me to break through the often daunting information in this field.
I know this all sounds cheesy and like a commercial, but I've found that this forum is an incredible resource, and I wanted to thank all of you (maybe someday I can even answer a question in a posting!). It is a real educational opportunity which can lead in many directions.
Ya think I can list the Vegas forum in my Holocaust documentary credits??