Hello from Northumberland at DVinfo.net

Alan Maughan · February 17th, 2011, 03:09 AM

Hello Guys,

My name is Alan, I thought a moment to introduce myself would be polite.

I am a fly fishing instructor based in the UK. I earn my living by teaching people to fish and fly cast as well as taking them on hosted fishing holidays in the UK and abroad. Over the last 4 years since doing this on a professional full-time basis it has rekindled a love of photography I had as a teenager.

Along with the purchase of a 7D has came an unquenchable thirst for making HD movies, at present these are not as good as I would like but they improve every time. Im currently considering an HD Heero for easy point and shoot/underwater shots.

I have came to realise that for quick high quality video the 7D probably isnt the best choice but I hope with help from you guys I will master it.

I will apologise in advance for any dumb questions that might be forthcoming!

Colin McDonald · February 17th, 2011, 12:37 PM

Welcome Alan, there's quite a few Brits here on dvinfo. I had a list but managed to delete my up-to date copy and am trying to reconstruct it. I'll put it back here when I finish. Meanwhile here's the old one: http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/these-pe...ml#post1488252

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I will apologise in advance for any dumb questions that might be forthcoming!

We'll soon tell if you are trying to bait us.

(Sorry!)

Alan Maughan · February 18th, 2011, 10:46 AM

Hi Colin,

Thanks for the welcome and the link, much appreciated.

Wayne Faulkner · February 18th, 2011, 10:55 AM

First time I've heard about a list, what purpose does it serve?

Colin McDonald · February 18th, 2011, 04:10 PM

You may well ask. Some people have found it interesting and have used it to get in touch with others. I know I have made quite a few contacts with people locally and in other parts of the UK through this. Others have said that it is a complete waste of time. You decide.

I'm sorry I didn't pick you up sooner but I have been pretty busy at work recently and haven't been able to respond to new all members from the UK.

Gary Nattrass · February 19th, 2011, 08:47 AM

Welcome and I used to live in Prudhoe so know your area very well, my pub (sadly now closed) also had Wylam beer as guest ales.

Alan Maughan · February 20th, 2011, 10:59 AM

Thanks for the welcome Gary, I see you are still not too far away, shame about the pub!

February 17th, 2011, 03:09 AM	#1
Alan Maughan Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wylam Posts: 46	Hello from Northumberland Hello Guys, My name is Alan, I thought a moment to introduce myself would be polite. I am a fly fishing instructor based in the UK. I earn my living by teaching people to fish and fly cast as well as taking them on hosted fishing holidays in the UK and abroad. Over the last 4 years since doing this on a professional full-time basis it has rekindled a love of photography I had as a teenager. Along with the purchase of a 7D has came an unquenchable thirst for making HD movies, at present these are not as good as I would like but they improve every time. Im currently considering an HD Heero for easy point and shoot/underwater shots. I have came to realise that for quick high quality video the 7D probably isnt the best choice but I hope with help from you guys I will master it. I will apologise in advance for any dumb questions that might be forthcoming!

February 18th, 2011, 04:10 PM	#5
Colin McDonald Trustee Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 1,546	What's the point of the dvinfobrits list? You may well ask. Some people have found it interesting and have used it to get in touch with others. I know I have made quite a few contacts with people locally and in other parts of the UK through this. Others have said that it is a complete waste of time. You decide. I'm sorry I didn't pick you up sooner but I have been pretty busy at work recently and haven't been able to respond to new all members from the UK.

February 19th, 2011, 08:47 AM	#6
Gary Nattrass Trustee Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cornsay Durham UK Posts: 1,992	Welcome and I used to live in Prudhoe so know your area very well, my pub (sadly now closed) also had Wylam beer as guest ales. __________________ Over 15 minutes in Broadcast Film and TV production: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1044352/

February 18th, 2011, 10:46 AM	#3
Alan Maughan Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wylam Posts: 46	Hi Colin, Thanks for the welcome and the link, much appreciated.

February 18th, 2011, 10:55 AM	#4
Wayne Faulkner Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Shrewsbury England Posts: 69	First time I've heard about a list, what purpose does it serve?

February 20th, 2011, 10:59 AM	#7
Alan Maughan Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wylam Posts: 46	Thanks for the welcome Gary, I see you are still not too far away, shame about the pub!