Another West Coast Florida person, welcome aboard Scott.

I swear there is a cult in Clearwater that is breeding video people!

There's a cult in Clearwater allright, not sure about the breeding video people part.

Florida newby eager to get involved.
 

Hi, another Florida newby here. A newby to this board and a newby to DV. I've had my camera (don't laugh but it's a digital 8) for a couple of years, but have used it sparingly so far: Vacations and such. I bought it the day before I left for Fantasy Fest in Key West in 2001. I got some very interesting footage, for those who know what Fantasy Fest is.

I edited the footage with Ulead VideoStudio--the software that came with the firewire card--which was my introduction to the joys and frustrations of editing. I think I did quite a good job considering I knew absolutely nothing about shooting or editing. And I loved every minute of it! I've since obtained Adobe Premeire 6--an entirely different experience than Ulead VideoStudio which doesn't even have separate audio and video tracks--and used it to edit some vacation footage. Even with the frustrations of learning that program, it was still a lot of fun. And it turned out pretty well. I sent a copy to my friend who I visited in Seattle, and she said she laughed so hard she almost puked. I still have A LOT to learn though, but I'm getting there.

I've since ordered a new powerhouse computer from Dell (specs in profile), and plan on expanding my video making to more than just vacation videos or girls gone wild at Fantasy Fest videos. I guess I'll also need to upgrade my camera as well.

Anyway, I'd be willing to colaborate with any of you in and around the Sarasota area. Like I said I have a lot lot learn, but I'm feeling eager to get involved in a movie or documentary of some sort. I'd be willing to help out in any way on someone's project, from being an actor (I have stage experience) to scouting for locations, to operating a camera, to holding a cardboard light reflector. I just want to be involved in the process and learn.

I just finished watching Jim Jarmusch's Down By Law, and it really inspired me to want to get involved in something now. I do have a full time job that has nothing to do with movie making that could get in the way however (retail, bad time of year). But don't we all? At least most of us anyway.

Glad to be here,

Mark

Welcome aboard Mark! Glad to have you with us. Sounds like
you are gearing up for an interesting year with a lot of video
stuff going on eh. I wish you all the best with that. Thank you
for introduction on the boards here!

hello from vero beach
 

Yea, hello from the treasure coast. holla!

Hello From South Florida
 

I mainly shoot fashion events in the South Beach, Miami and Coral Gables area. Currently using a Sony DCR-TRV900 and a JVC-GY5000. Do editing with Adobe Premier 6.5 and use Smartsound for royalty free soundtracks.

Also interested in shooting 5 minute thrillers and other DV short videos.

my video oriented website is www.videofame.com

Welcome aboard Douglas! Good to have you with us!

Hello from Gainesville, Florida
 

Hello all,


Thank you Chris Hurd and all others involved for creating this site. It is an invaluable resource.

My girlfriend of six years and I have recently started a production company in Gainesville, Florida. She is a graduate of the University of Florida and I am still attending. Since our company's inception six months ago, we have dabbled in commercials, educational dvds for the college, documentaries, music videos, model shoots, stop-motion animation, and some short narrative pieces. Our website is http://www.yournextvideo.com. While its a good web address, the content on the site is pretty bad right now. It will be completely overhauled within a few months. For software, we mainly use FCP 4, Adobe CS, Adobe AE, DVDSP2. Hardware consists of a dual 867 g4, one xl1s, a modest light kit....just finished making a DIY 6' x 6' scrim jim, a glidecam 4000, a cardiod mic and a number of other odds and ends. We are also both avid divers. Thats my fallback plan----if the video company doesnt work out---i'll use my dive master certification and become a dive bum. If anyone in Gainesville is reading this, and wants to talk about possible future collaborations---drop us a line at adam@yournextvideo.com. Gainesville residents----please keep an eye out this summer for "Cheaters"----a new short from High Noon Productions.

take care

Welcome aboard Adam and good luck with your site!

Hi, Adam! Welcome to dvinfo.

Hi Douglas !
I'm from Hollywood, FL area too.

Hey Douglas- Welcome aboard! I'm a few hours north of you, but have spent plenty of time shooting down your way. I would like to hear more about those 5 minute thrillers...

Welcome aboard
 

Welcome to our community. I live in Boynton Beach. I shoot Event Videography, Sporting Events, Legal Video, and am presently embarking on a gig to air a half hour show once a week in the fall.

Florida is a tough state, I had an easier time getting clients in NYC.

Best of luck. Feel free to keep in touch.

Welcome - nice response from South Florida.

Good going guys!