DV-info members average age?

David Stoneburner · August 13th, 2004, 07:45 AM

I just turned 38 last month. Going on my 15th year in the business.

Mark Argerake · August 13th, 2004, 08:22 AM

<<<-- Originally posted by David Stoneburner : I just turned 38 last month. Going on my 15th year in the business. -->>>

Congrats! I just turned 38 last Friday

David Stoneburner · August 13th, 2004, 01:52 PM

Congratulations to you as well. So far it's not that bad of an age.

Bill Keen · August 16th, 2004, 04:23 PM

43 here (although one of my doctors says my not so good ticker adds 20-30yrs to my total - sigh, what do they know?). About a year ago I was asked to video my stepson's wedding... borrowed a Digital 8 Sony... 12 months later and a ton of $$ invested, well here I am :)

Canon Optura 20, cheapo Panny (deck use) and a dvc80 at the moment. Editing in FCP on a dual 2.0 G5.

Bill Graham · August 19th, 2004, 04:15 PM

Will be 52 this coming Tuesday. Surprised I've lasted this long, given the lifestyle :) Been in entertainment most of my life, on both sides of the camera. The XL1s is the first one I've ever owned, as opposed to using my employers gear. LOVE this forum.

Fred Finn · August 19th, 2004, 10:03 PM

Ripe age of 25 12 month moon phases.

Andreas Misera · August 20th, 2004, 04:15 AM

i'm 33, feel like i'm 24, most of the time act like i'm 13.

-a.

Robert J. Wolff · August 20th, 2004, 07:02 AM

Looks like I get one of the winning ticket's for the high side. I'm 64, and still climbing these mountains up here. I guess that's what keeps me acting like a mere 30 year old.

Ken Tanaka · August 20th, 2004, 10:33 AM

My hat's off to you, Robert. I can only hope that I am able...and willing...to climb anything taller than a footstool 14 years from now.

Matt Elias · August 31st, 2004, 05:46 PM

Turning 23 in November, been doing DV for a little over a year now and still learning everyday - from this community of course.

Evan Fisher · September 14th, 2004, 06:32 PM

38 and learning to surf

Bob McCarthy · October 12th, 2004, 07:39 PM

51.5 years old. Starting shooting news video in its infancy back in 1976. Started a corporate video operation in '79 and lost that position in a '01 merger. Started my own video communications business which has been a struggle. Now, searching for a full-time corporate video or communications postion...that, too, has been a struggle.

For all these years, video is what keeps me young. It's the ultimate blend of technology and story telling.

Greg Boston · October 12th, 2004, 10:23 PM

I want to keep the average up so I'll concede that I turned 44 this past July.

So Ken, what's the latest on stats?

=gb=

Ken Tanaka · October 12th, 2004, 10:59 PM

Well thanks to several recent members senior to me our reported stats are creeping up just a bit. With 155 members reporting to-date:

Average age: 35.79
Median age: 34
Standard Deviation: 14.21

Doug Fearman · October 15th, 2004, 02:59 PM

58 last month. Make my living as a public school teacher. Got into teaching late in life. Video tape weddings, graduations and recitals for family and friends. Own 2-panasonic gs70's. Looking seriously at moving up to a larger chip camera. Considering some of the newer 16X9 cams. So many to choose from and so little money.
Glad to be here and (as a rank amateur) I appreciate all the advice and help I've received from a number of you.
Doug

August 19th, 2004, 10:03 PM	#216
Fred Finn Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Jackson, WY Posts: 178	Ripe age of 25 12 month moon phases. __________________ i am the muffin man.

August 20th, 2004, 04:15 AM	#217
Andreas Misera Tourist Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Munich, Germany Posts: 2	i'm 33, feel like i'm 24, most of the time act like i'm 13. -a. __________________ "I'm sorry, Dave." - HAL

August 20th, 2004, 07:02 AM	#218
Robert J. Wolff Major Player Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Adirondacks of New York Posts: 210	Looks like I get one of the winning ticket's for the high side. I'm 64, and still climbing these mountains up here. I guess that's what keeps me acting like a mere 30 year old. __________________ Himself

August 20th, 2004, 10:33 AM	#219
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	My hat's off to you, Robert. I can only hope that I am able...and willing...to climb anything taller than a footstool 14 years from now. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

October 12th, 2004, 07:39 PM	#222
Bob McCarthy New Boot Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ridgefield, Conn. Posts: 23	average age 51.5 years old. Starting shooting news video in its infancy back in 1976. Started a corporate video operation in '79 and lost that position in a '01 merger. Started my own video communications business which has been a struggle. Now, searching for a full-time corporate video or communications postion...that, too, has been a struggle. For all these years, video is what keeps me young. It's the ultimate blend of technology and story telling.

August 13th, 2004, 07:45 AM	#211
David Stoneburner Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 494	I just turned 38 last month. Going on my 15th year in the business.

August 13th, 2004, 08:22 AM	#212
Mark Argerake Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 227	<<<-- Originally posted by David Stoneburner : I just turned 38 last month. Going on my 15th year in the business. -->>> Congrats! I just turned 38 last Friday

August 13th, 2004, 01:52 PM	#213
David Stoneburner Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 494	Congratulations to you as well. So far it's not that bad of an age.

August 16th, 2004, 04:23 PM	#214
Bill Keen Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Water Valley, MS Posts: 52	43 here (although one of my doctors says my not so good ticker adds 20-30yrs to my total - sigh, what do they know?). About a year ago I was asked to video my stepson's wedding... borrowed a Digital 8 Sony... 12 months later and a ton of $$ invested, well here I am :) Canon Optura 20, cheapo Panny (deck use) and a dvc80 at the moment. Editing in FCP on a dual 2.0 G5.

August 19th, 2004, 04:15 PM	#215
Bill Graham New Boot Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Notts, UK Posts: 19	Will be 52 this coming Tuesday. Surprised I've lasted this long, given the lifestyle :) Been in entertainment most of my life, on both sides of the camera. The XL1s is the first one I've ever owned, as opposed to using my employers gear. LOVE this forum.

August 31st, 2004, 05:46 PM	#220
Matt Elias Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: California Posts: 149	Turning 23 in November, been doing DV for a little over a year now and still learning everyday - from this community of course.

September 14th, 2004, 06:32 PM	#221
Evan Fisher Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Los Angeles, Ca. Posts: 137	38 and learning to surf

October 12th, 2004, 10:23 PM	#223
Greg Boston Wrangler Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: DFW area, TX Posts: 6,117 Images: 1	I want to keep the average up so I'll concede that I turned 44 this past July. So Ken, what's the latest on stats? =gb=

October 12th, 2004, 10:59 PM	#224
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Well thanks to several recent members senior to me our reported stats are creeping up just a bit. With 155 members reporting to-date: Average age: 35.79 Median age: 34 Standard Deviation: 14.21 __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

October 15th, 2004, 02:59 PM	#225
Doug Fearman Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: upstate new york Posts: 97	58 last month. Make my living as a public school teacher. Got into teaching late in life. Video tape weddings, graduations and recitals for family and friends. Own 2-panasonic gs70's. Looking seriously at moving up to a larger chip camera. Considering some of the newer 16X9 cams. So many to choose from and so little money. Glad to be here and (as a rank amateur) I appreciate all the advice and help I've received from a number of you. Doug __________________ Would someone turn on the lights!?