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June 2nd, 2004, 01:21 PM
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Major Player
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Aloha from Fort Lauderdale
Well, I am somewhat of a newbie to film and editing but i have been working hard to develop a videography/custom film business focusing on Video Biographies. I was in the printing and graphics industry for 11 years and decided to try something different without so many deadlines and stressful quality control issues. However, i find that there is a whole host of other issues just as compllicated in this industry. But i do enjoy the challenges.
I developed my own website and would appreciate any input and critique on the site or sample work: www.heritagefilms.net Anyone have any hints on getting ranked on Google (ie. links to my site)? I am still in the development stages (ie. no paying customers yet) but my wife and i are optimistic and hopeful that we will be able to develop a healthy and valuable service to our area and increase our skill and craft through time and experience. I have been aware of this great site for some time but have never posted here. This is THE resource i turn to most often; a great community of folks . . . thanks to all, the wise and the learning (for asking the questions i havent't thought of yet)! We have an XL1S, Mac G4, PC, etc. Still need to acquire lighting. Best regards, Mark and Andrea Ahrens heritagefilms.net Fort Lauderdale, FL USA |
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June 2nd, 2004, 02:15 PM
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Capt. Quirk
Join Date: Apr 2002
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"decided to try something different without so many deadlines and stressful quality control issues"
You think this has less stress?? hehehe Welcome aboard anyways, and I hope that you find this to be an enjoyable field... even with those special moments we've all had whilst doing video production.
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June 3rd, 2004, 04:01 AM
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RED Code Chef
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Holland
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Welcome aboard, Mark! Good to have you with us.
Tip: if you add your site in your profile you'll get a WWW button under all your posts that links to your site automatically!
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June 3rd, 2004, 08:13 AM
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Major Player
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Plantation, FL
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Thanks
Thanks for the tip & the warm welcome!
I added the info but i don't get the underline/link that your post displays. What am i doing wrong? |
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June 3rd, 2004, 08:33 AM
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Major Player
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A Miami Shout-out!
Welcome.
RB |
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June 3rd, 2004, 12:57 PM
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RED Code Chef
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You did it right. Look at the bottom of your posts there is a WWW
button between email and search now which links to your site. I also added a signature and included tags to make the links "clickable". See this FAQ entry on how to make those yourself.
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June 3rd, 2004, 01:24 PM
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Major Player
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Plantation, FL
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Thanks for the tips, Rob.
Great link to tools i never knew about. Guess i should peruse the FAQ pages some more. Rick, got enough equipment? Very impressive. You must encounter a lot of interesting shots. Have you done the "Cops" shots . . . like, sprinting behind perps? How come i never hear the cameraman panting, lavalier mics? |
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June 4th, 2004, 10:26 AM
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Major Player
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Miami, FL
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Mark,
You can never have enough equipment...especially when someone else is buying!!! :) Yes we do quite a lot of COPS type shooting. We are frequently out with the Special Response Team, Tactical Narcotics Team, etc. Lots and lots of runnin' and gunnin' chasing after badguys...GOD I LOVE MY JOB! The ONLY reason you don't hear the cameraman panting is...EDITING! Trust me when I tell you that there has been many a time when I have almost lost my lunch after running up 4 flights of steps carrying a 35 pound BetaCam and wearing another 30 pounds of equipment in Miami's heat! Looked at your site, very nice work. You should do land-office business, those packages are great keepsakes! RB |
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June 4th, 2004, 10:34 AM
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Major Player
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Plantation, FL
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What do you mean by Land-Office business?
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June 4th, 2004, 10:43 AM
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Major Player
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Location: Miami, FL
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Land-office business: a very large and profitable volume of commercial activity.
Also: NOUN: A thriving, extensive, or rapidly moving volume of trade. In other words...you should do very well! RB |
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June 4th, 2004, 10:58 AM
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Major Player
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Location: Plantation, FL
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Thanks for the suport!
I sure hope we do well, after 11 years of owning my own business (and selling it) i don't think i can work for someone else . . . easily. Take care! |
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