DV-info members average age?

Ken Tanaka · August 17th, 2003, 01:50 AM

We have many more active female members today than we did, say, a year ago. But, indeed, the active membership is overwhelmingly male. I believe that the reason is simple: the forums and subjects here are gadget/techie-oriented and do not appeal to many women.

Jeff Donald · August 17th, 2003, 07:23 AM

I've noticed this in the classes I teach. The are split fairly equally, male/female. However, when the class discussion turns to equipment the women tend to participate less. Discussions about composition, form, lighting etc. have good participation from both sexes, but the women's questions tend to be more probing and inquisitive. The men ask more bluntly, How do I achieve this look or effect? Women tend to want to know the why's and how's.

I've had several classes that were all female. Let me tell you, what a challenge. Maintaining control is very difficult. It’s much easier to digress and get off subject. I end up teaching something entirely different than my lesson.

Ross Milligan · August 30th, 2003, 04:28 AM

This has been fun.... I sort of had a mental picture of the contributors I like to read the most - Dylan, Rob, Ken and Jeff. I was in the ball park with Ken & Jeff but Dylan & Rob are just bairns :-)

Ross

46 - working since 1977

Dylan Couper · August 30th, 2003, 09:10 AM

<<<-- Originally posted by Ross Milligan : This has been fun.... I sort of had a mental picture of the contributors I like to read the most - Dylan, Rob, Ken and Jeff. I was in the ball park with Ken & Jeff but Dylan & Rob are just bairns :-)

Ross

-->>>

If it's any cosolation, I feel alot older than I look.
Joints ache, bones hurt, can't remember... uh... stuff. :)

Roze Ann · September 8th, 2003, 09:51 PM

Got married 4 years ago to a man 12 years my junior (any good 'cradle robber' jokes?), had a baby almost 2 years ago, will be 42 in January (constantly mistaken for late 20's. You tell me... "http://fatcatmedia.biz/aboutus" ..on the left). Come on.... be brave... post photos!!! Numbers don't matter it's what's between the ears...

Life is gets STARTED at 40 for all you yunguns' out there. Go William! Jeff! and the over 40 gang :-)

Hey Ken... about the "techy" comment...I think you are right. Most gals don't seem too interested. But for those of us who grew up in a house full of engineers... man tech info is GREAT! I'd much rather read a spec sheet or wiring diagram than a novel. Gadgets are THE BOMB. (I love powertools and john boats too.)

Dan Tolbertson · September 8th, 2003, 11:21 PM

I Am 38 I think.

John Hudson · September 9th, 2003, 12:01 PM

33

Rob Lohman · September 9th, 2003, 12:40 PM

I don't know which Rob you mean, Ross, but is "bairns" a good
thing?

Paul Tauger · September 9th, 2003, 12:49 PM

Just turned 50. (I'm older than I ever thought I'd be).

Kat Eiswald · September 14th, 2003, 08:56 PM

But I was born in the "summer of love" and graduated from high school in a very "Orwellian" time.

that would be old enough to know better.

Ken Tanaka · September 14th, 2003, 09:47 PM

34.11 Average
31.5 Median
13.03 Std Dev

Darrell Hinton · September 14th, 2003, 10:04 PM

I'm 20. I just wanted to say this is an extremely helpful site, especially for us younger and less experienced people. I have learned a great deal of information that would've taken a whole lot of learning from mistakes and messing with settings thanks to this forum. Thanks again to whoever was involved in creating these forums.

Rob Wilson · September 14th, 2003, 11:34 PM

Time to bump up that avg a bit: 46

Norm Couture · September 16th, 2003, 08:57 AM

Let me help pushing that average a little higher:

I'm 49 1/2.
Curious fact: the hair I used to have on top is starting to use shortcuts down through my nose and ears...

Christopher C. Murphy · September 17th, 2003, 02:25 PM

31 years old, but i feel like i'm just getting started with things i love to do!

August 17th, 2003, 01:50 AM	#76
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	We have many more active female members today than we did, say, a year ago. But, indeed, the active membership is overwhelmingly male. I believe that the reason is simple: the forums and subjects here are gadget/techie-oriented and do not appeal to many women. __________________ 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

August 17th, 2003, 07:23 AM	#77
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	I've noticed this in the classes I teach. The are split fairly equally, male/female. However, when the class discussion turns to equipment the women tend to participate less. Discussions about composition, form, lighting etc. have good participation from both sexes, but the women's questions tend to be more probing and inquisitive. The men ask more bluntly, How do I achieve this look or effect? Women tend to want to know the why's and how's. I've had several classes that were all female. Let me tell you, what a challenge. Maintaining control is very difficult. It’s much easier to digress and get off subject. I end up teaching something entirely different than my lesson. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

August 30th, 2003, 09:10 AM	#79
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	<<<-- Originally posted by Ross Milligan : This has been fun.... I sort of had a mental picture of the contributors I like to read the most - Dylan, Rob, Ken and Jeff. I was in the ball park with Ken & Jeff but Dylan & Rob are just bairns :-) Ross -->>> If it's any cosolation, I feel alot older than I look. Joints ache, bones hurt, can't remember... uh... stuff. :) __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

September 8th, 2003, 09:51 PM	#80
Roze Ann Regular Crew Join Date: May 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 116	Hey Now.... Got married 4 years ago to a man 12 years my junior (any good 'cradle robber' jokes?), had a baby almost 2 years ago, will be 42 in January (constantly mistaken for late 20's. You tell me... "http://fatcatmedia.biz/aboutus" ..on the left). Come on.... be brave... post photos!!! Numbers don't matter it's what's between the ears... Life is gets STARTED at 40 for all you yunguns' out there. Go William! Jeff! and the over 40 gang :-) Hey Ken... about the "techy" comment...I think you are right. Most gals don't seem too interested. But for those of us who grew up in a house full of engineers... man tech info is GREAT! I'd much rather read a spec sheet or wiring diagram than a novel. Gadgets are THE BOMB. (I love powertools and john boats too.) __________________ "God is good, life is hard, Heaven is sure" Camille Daily Fat Cat Media

September 8th, 2003, 11:21 PM	#81
Dan Tolbertson Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 126	I Am 38 I think. __________________ Sony Fan Boy! Sony AX100, VG20, RX10, A6000, CX760 and a GoPro 4

August 30th, 2003, 04:28 AM	#78
Ross Milligan Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Scotland UK Posts: 63	This has been fun.... I sort of had a mental picture of the contributors I like to read the most - Dylan, Rob, Ken and Jeff. I was in the ball park with Ken & Jeff but Dylan & Rob are just bairns :-) Ross 46 - working since 1977

September 9th, 2003, 12:01 PM	#82
John Hudson Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: 32° 44' N 117° 10' W Posts: 820	33

September 9th, 2003, 12:40 PM	#83
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	I don't know which Rob you mean, Ross, but is "bairns" a good thing? __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

September 9th, 2003, 12:49 PM	#84
Paul Tauger Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Los Angeles (recently from San Francisco) Posts: 954	Just turned 50. (I'm older than I ever thought I'd be).

September 14th, 2003, 08:56 PM	#85
Kat Eiswald Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oakland California Posts: 48	It's not Polite to ask a lady her age. But I was born in the "summer of love" and graduated from high school in a very "Orwellian" time. that would be old enough to know better. __________________ yours truly, ~\(*)/~

September 14th, 2003, 09:47 PM	#86
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Stats As Of Sep 14 34.11 Average 31.5 Median 13.03 Std Dev __________________ 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

September 14th, 2003, 10:04 PM	#87
Darrell Hinton Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 77	I'm 20. I just wanted to say this is an extremely helpful site, especially for us younger and less experienced people. I have learned a great deal of information that would've taken a whole lot of learning from mistakes and messing with settings thanks to this forum. Thanks again to whoever was involved in creating these forums.

September 14th, 2003, 11:34 PM	#88
Rob Wilson Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 473	Time to bump up that avg a bit: 46

September 16th, 2003, 08:57 AM	#89
Norm Couture Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Quebec, QC, Canada Posts: 123	Let me help pushing that average a little higher: I'm 49 1/2. Curious fact: the hair I used to have on top is starting to use shortcuts down through my nose and ears... __________________ Norm :)

September 17th, 2003, 02:25 PM	#90
Christopher C. Murphy Trustee Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,707	31 years old, but i feel like i'm just getting started with things i love to do!