DV-info members average age?

David Barnett · September 8th, 2009, 09:51 AM

36. Wanted to work in film/video since I was in 8th grade. Had just watched Stand By Me (one of my faves), and then listened to a high school teacher who spoke to us in middle school about the A/V program they had there. I took classes in it 9th thru 12th.

Matt Austin · September 18th, 2009, 05:25 AM

25 here, barreling headlong towards 26 this october. Growing up I always felt like I'd have this moment, maybe when I was around 22 or 23 where I'd wake up one morning and feel like an adult. I still haven't had that feeling yet; Starting to doubt I'll ever feel it. I'm now the last single guy in our group of friends from university, and that depresses me...the rest are married, some have kids already, it's nuts.

Yi Fong Yu · September 23rd, 2009, 08:14 AM

from what i hear matt, even 30,40,50,60,70,80 year olds feel like they never 'grew up' to become an adult =). it's a state of mind ;)

Ben Robbins · October 13th, 2009, 11:03 PM

I'm 19, not old enough for people to take me seriously, I guess.

Brendan Marnell · October 14th, 2009, 02:15 AM

It's up to you, Ben.

To be taken seriously by me, aged 70, you only have to teach me something, anything that I can understand and adapt to my little scenario. The older I get the more I enjoy learning. If you're a thoughtful teacher that helps me.

So far you are showing me that you have modest expectations of other people's opinion of you. That's not bad for a start. While you're at that, I'm sure you are observing how differently different people react to your modesty. I'm assuming that you are being modest, not just pretending.

Adam Stanislav · October 14th, 2009, 02:15 PM

I am 59. As for taking people seriously, age has nothing to do with it. I know some wise and respectable young people and some old fools. And vice versa.

Ben Robbins · October 14th, 2009, 03:01 PM

The thing is, about the film community in my area... they don't provide feedback for any of my projects. Half the problem is that I don't have a wide enough audience to show my work to. I'd love to have people see some of my films, because feedback is something I'm severely lacking right now.

That's why I'm very excited to be a part of this online community. I'm looking forward to showing some of my work, and receiving that critical feedback and tips.

Brendan Marnell · October 14th, 2009, 03:20 PM

What sort of film do you make Ben?

I can't say I ever made a film. Little snippets, yes, but I have limited interest in any sort of video other than wildlife & nature outdoor. The good news is there are many varieties of experience to be explored and tapped on this forum. So many people here, some with no interest in wildlife, have helped me that you're bound to attract opinions if you put something on Vimeo (or similar) and post a link to it within a new thread you start & name yourself.

Ben Robbins · October 14th, 2009, 03:52 PM

I'm actually building a website right now, because youtube, vimeo, etc. do not allot me enough space. Most of my films are 15 to 30 minutes, on average. I will be sure to let people know when it's ready. Thank you for the kind words and insight. I appreciate it.

Jonathan Betz · October 16th, 2009, 06:07 AM

23 here. It's cool to see such a diversity of ages here. It's really great to be a part of a community where all of my questions are answered and we are all interested in helping each other.

Hans Sandstrom · October 19th, 2009, 03:35 PM

Maybe I'm the oldest guy so far in this forum - soon to be 71.

I´have a Canon HV30, Raynox 6600 Pro, Rode Videomic. I mostly shot short videos but for the moment being I´m editing a 70 minutes documentary shot in Sweden, Estonia and Ukraine.

It´s a family story starting 1781 when a small Swedish congregation living in Estonia was forced to walk to Ukraine (2000 km). 966 people started, one year later only 120 was alive.
1929 these people in Ukraine got permission to come to Sweden.

The family I´m describing in my video had their mother and father coming to Sweden at that time. Today they are 12 brothers and sisters still living and being between 63-82 year old.

The "grand openingnight" will be in December.

David Chapman · November 6th, 2009, 06:14 PM

I'm 25. It seems that I'm the same age as Glen... well, when he started this thread 6 years ago!

This is almost my 15th year of making movies. I'm proud to say I have moved on from shooting Legos and GI Joe stop motion.

Chris Jeremy · November 6th, 2009, 06:41 PM

57 .. going on 18!!!

Adam Gold · November 6th, 2009, 08:22 PM

I'm 50, but I've got the heart of a young boy.

... in the freezer. Several, in fact.

Brendan Marnell · November 7th, 2009, 02:14 AM

Adam wrote ..... I'm 50, but I've got the heart of a young boy.

... in the freezer. Several, in fact.

Any livers there Adam?

September 18th, 2009, 05:25 AM	#677
Matt Austin New Boot Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hesperia, CA Posts: 12	25 here, barreling headlong towards 26 this october. Growing up I always felt like I'd have this moment, maybe when I was around 22 or 23 where I'd wake up one morning and feel like an adult. I still haven't had that feeling yet; Starting to doubt I'll ever feel it. I'm now the last single guy in our group of friends from university, and that depresses me...the rest are married, some have kids already, it's nuts. __________________ "When I became a man, I put away childish things, including the fear of childishness and the desire to be very grown up." ~C.S. Lewis

September 23rd, 2009, 08:14 AM	#678
Yi Fong Yu Trustee Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Vulcan Posts: 1,564	from what i hear matt, even 30,40,50,60,70,80 year olds feel like they never 'grew up' to become an adult =). it's a state of mind ;) __________________ bow wow wow

October 16th, 2009, 06:07 AM	#685
Jonathan Betz Regular Crew Join Date: May 2009 Location: Washington DC Posts: 59	23 here. It's cool to see such a diversity of ages here. It's really great to be a part of a community where all of my questions are answered and we are all interested in helping each other. __________________ Jon Betz www.jonbetzfilms.com

November 6th, 2009, 06:14 PM	#687
David Chapman Major Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 346	I'm 25. It seems that I'm the same age as Glen... well, when he started this thread 6 years ago! This is almost my 15th year of making movies. I'm proud to say I have moved on from shooting Legos and GI Joe stop motion. __________________ David Chapman www.davechapfilms.com

November 6th, 2009, 08:22 PM	#689
Adam Gold Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Woodinville, WA USA Posts: 3,467	I'm 50, but I've got the heart of a young boy. ... in the freezer. Several, in fact. Last edited by Adam Gold; November 6th, 2009 at 08:56 PM.

September 8th, 2009, 09:51 AM	#676
David Barnett Major Player Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Philly, PA Posts: 951	36. Wanted to work in film/video since I was in 8th grade. Had just watched Stand By Me (one of my faves), and then listened to a high school teacher who spoke to us in middle school about the A/V program they had there. I took classes in it 9th thru 12th.

October 13th, 2009, 11:03 PM	#679
Ben Robbins Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: White Bear Lake, MN Posts: 39	I'm 19, not old enough for people to take me seriously, I guess.

October 14th, 2009, 02:15 AM	#680
Brendan Marnell Major Player Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 938	It's up to you, Ben. To be taken seriously by me, aged 70, you only have to teach me something, anything that I can understand and adapt to my little scenario. The older I get the more I enjoy learning. If you're a thoughtful teacher that helps me. So far you are showing me that you have modest expectations of other people's opinion of you. That's not bad for a start. While you're at that, I'm sure you are observing how differently different people react to your modesty. I'm assuming that you are being modest, not just pretending.

October 14th, 2009, 02:15 PM	#681
Adam Stanislav Trustee Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Rhinelander, WI Posts: 1,258	I am 59. As for taking people seriously, age has nothing to do with it. I know some wise and respectable young people and some old fools. And vice versa.

October 14th, 2009, 03:01 PM	#682
Ben Robbins Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: White Bear Lake, MN Posts: 39	The thing is, about the film community in my area... they don't provide feedback for any of my projects. Half the problem is that I don't have a wide enough audience to show my work to. I'd love to have people see some of my films, because feedback is something I'm severely lacking right now. That's why I'm very excited to be a part of this online community. I'm looking forward to showing some of my work, and receiving that critical feedback and tips.

October 14th, 2009, 03:20 PM	#683
Brendan Marnell Major Player Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 938	What sort of film do you make Ben? I can't say I ever made a film. Little snippets, yes, but I have limited interest in any sort of video other than wildlife & nature outdoor. The good news is there are many varieties of experience to be explored and tapped on this forum. So many people here, some with no interest in wildlife, have helped me that you're bound to attract opinions if you put something on Vimeo (or similar) and post a link to it within a new thread you start & name yourself.

October 14th, 2009, 03:52 PM	#684
Ben Robbins Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: White Bear Lake, MN Posts: 39	I'm actually building a website right now, because youtube, vimeo, etc. do not allot me enough space. Most of my films are 15 to 30 minutes, on average. I will be sure to let people know when it's ready. Thank you for the kind words and insight. I appreciate it.

October 19th, 2009, 03:35 PM	#686
Hans Sandstrom Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 33	Maybe I'm the oldest guy so far in this forum - soon to be 71. I´have a Canon HV30, Raynox 6600 Pro, Rode Videomic. I mostly shot short videos but for the moment being I´m editing a 70 minutes documentary shot in Sweden, Estonia and Ukraine. It´s a family story starting 1781 when a small Swedish congregation living in Estonia was forced to walk to Ukraine (2000 km). 966 people started, one year later only 120 was alive. 1929 these people in Ukraine got permission to come to Sweden. The family I´m describing in my video had their mother and father coming to Sweden at that time. Today they are 12 brothers and sisters still living and being between 63-82 year old. The "grand openingnight" will be in December.

November 6th, 2009, 06:41 PM	#688
Chris Jeremy New Boot Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney NSW Australia Posts: 17	57 .. going on 18!!!

November 7th, 2009, 02:14 AM	#690
Brendan Marnell Major Player Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 938	Adam wrote ..... I'm 50, but I've got the heart of a young boy. ... in the freezer. Several, in fact. Any livers there Adam?