Another new Brit! at DVinfo.net

James Graham · February 4th, 2003, 09:18 AM

Hello everybody,

I've been skulking around these boards for a while before finally registering.

I'm based just outside of Liverpool in the UK and myself, and my partner, are currently trying to lift our video production enterprise by it's bootlaces.

I have some TV/Video education and an amateur enthusiast background. My partner has a photographic background.

We are in a portfolio building phase at the moment - which essentialy translates to, "We'll shoot anything, anywhere, anytime and cheap!".

I'm using an XL1s which will soon be joined by my partners XM2. So far we have quite a few jobs lined up for the portfolio - a couple of weddings, music video, local business/education promo's, local community projects...

We are trying to shoot and edit as diverse range of work as we can possibly manage. Our clients understand that we have an unproven track record, what we are trying to achieve and we have the opportunity to make all of our big mistakes in a relatively forgiving climate. So far, it is working well...

This is the first stage; the feasibility study. Progressing to a viable business will be the real test.

Are there any hardened veterans out there with any useful pointers? Or how about a few 9 to 5 dreamers like us - what are your experiences?

Simon Plissi · February 4th, 2003, 09:29 AM

Hi James. Nice to see another UK XL1 user.

And by the way, are any UK members going to VideoForum next week?

Rob Lohman · February 4th, 2003, 10:45 AM

Welcome aboard James, good to have you with us. Seems like
you are venturing down an interesting path and I wish you and
your partnet the best of luck with it!

If your question does not get a response in this forum I suggest
you try posting it in our business forum (Taking Care of Business
which can be found under the And Now, For Something Completely
Different... section).

Good luck!

Ed Smith · February 6th, 2003, 08:14 AM

Welcome to the board from Hampshire.

All the best,

Ed

Jon Eriksson · February 7th, 2003, 06:34 AM

<<<-- Originally posted by Simon - X : Hi James. Nice to see another UK XL1 user.

And by the way, are any UK members going to VideoForum next week? -->>>

Yes - I think I'll be going on the Tuesday to a few of the seminars... Anyone else???

Simon Plissi · February 7th, 2003, 04:31 PM

Jon - Same here. I'm going to the Sony HD seminar and the Apple DVD Studio Pro. May have to go Video Forum on two days so I can get to actually see what's on show.

February 4th, 2003, 09:18 AM	#1
James Graham New Boot Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Liverpool, UK Posts: 24	Another new Brit! Hello everybody, I've been skulking around these boards for a while before finally registering. I'm based just outside of Liverpool in the UK and myself, and my partner, are currently trying to lift our video production enterprise by it's bootlaces. I have some TV/Video education and an amateur enthusiast background. My partner has a photographic background. We are in a portfolio building phase at the moment - which essentialy translates to, "We'll shoot anything, anywhere, anytime and cheap!". I'm using an XL1s which will soon be joined by my partners XM2. So far we have quite a few jobs lined up for the portfolio - a couple of weddings, music video, local business/education promo's, local community projects... We are trying to shoot and edit as diverse range of work as we can possibly manage. Our clients understand that we have an unproven track record, what we are trying to achieve and we have the opportunity to make all of our big mistakes in a relatively forgiving climate. So far, it is working well... This is the first stage; the feasibility study. Progressing to a viable business will be the real test. Are there any hardened veterans out there with any useful pointers? Or how about a few 9 to 5 dreamers like us - what are your experiences?

February 4th, 2003, 10:45 AM	#3
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	Welcome aboard James, good to have you with us. Seems like you are venturing down an interesting path and I wish you and your partnet the best of luck with it! If your question does not get a response in this forum I suggest you try posting it in our business forum (Taking Care of Business which can be found under the And Now, For Something Completely Different... section). Good luck! __________________ 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

February 6th, 2003, 08:14 AM	#4
Ed Smith Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hampshire, England Posts: 1,545	Welcome to the board from Hampshire. All the best, Ed __________________ Ed Smith Hampshire, UK Good things come to those who wait My Skiing web www.Frostytour.co.uk For quick answers Search dvinfo.net \| The best in the business: dvinfo.net Sponsors

February 7th, 2003, 06:34 AM	#5
Jon Eriksson Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London, UK Posts: 42	<<<-- Originally posted by Simon - X : Hi James. Nice to see another UK XL1 user. And by the way, are any UK members going to VideoForum next week? -->>> Yes - I think I'll be going on the Tuesday to a few of the seminars... Anyone else??? __________________ Real Men do not Preview

February 4th, 2003, 09:29 AM	#2
Simon Plissi Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London, UK Posts: 105	Hi James. Nice to see another UK XL1 user. And by the way, are any UK members going to VideoForum next week?

February 7th, 2003, 04:31 PM	#6
Simon Plissi Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London, UK Posts: 105	Jon - Same here. I'm going to the Sony HD seminar and the Apple DVD Studio Pro. May have to go Video Forum on two days so I can get to actually see what's on show.