What's your day job? at DVinfo.net

Marco Wagner · July 11th, 2007, 06:30 PM

I realize some of us here in the boards are full time production, others striving to get there, like me. What do you do for work when not doing production?

Me = 2nd level Network Analyst for a LARGE military financial company.
Also = Web developer (mainly small sites)
Also = Vocalist (funk, rock, hip-hop)

Heath McKnight · July 12th, 2007, 07:19 AM

I write for various magazines and sites, including Videomaker, VASST, DMN and more. I also teach part-time at the Palm Beach Film School. About once or twice a week, I do either indie film or video production (video pays the best, go figure), but of course, I'd love to see that increase, esp. the film production.

heath

Brian Standing · July 12th, 2007, 07:46 AM

Land use planner for Dane County, Wisconsin.

Doesn't leave me much time for editing!

Gregg Bond · July 12th, 2007, 07:52 AM

Freelance IT consultant, its how I got into this game in the first place.

Dana Reynolds · July 12th, 2007, 08:32 AM

B and H Photo

Pro Video Sales

Marco Wagner · July 12th, 2007, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heath McKnight

I write for various magazines and sites, including Videomaker, VASST, DMN and more. I also teach part-time at the Palm Beach Film School. About once or twice a week, I do either indie film or video production (video pays the best, go figure), but of course, I'd love to see that increase, esp. the film production.

heath

I always wondered how one could get a gig as a writer for mags. Very nice, and very busy you are.

Marco Wagner · July 12th, 2007, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Standing

Land use planner for Dane County, Wisconsin.

Doesn't leave me much time for editing!

It probably gives you access to some pretty nice locations though, no?

Marco Wagner · July 12th, 2007, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gregg Bond

Freelance IT consultant, its how I got into this game in the first place.

It seems easier to get into other techie fields when you have computers and networking down. At least for me, picking up software like Premiere 4 years ago and not being overwhelmed is what made me keep going.

Marco Wagner · July 12th, 2007, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dana Reynolds

B and H Photo

Pro Video Sales

Dana,

Got to love you folks over at B&H!!! I have zero complaints about everything I've purchased over there. It's also nice to see someone who works there be pop in, this is definitely the spot.

Simon Jones · July 12th, 2007, 10:09 AM

I work at a bagel place :( Unfortunatly I cant get alot of money for video stuff out of the bagel industry.

(I'm only 17) haha

Noa Put · July 12th, 2007, 10:43 AM

Believe it or not, I'm 42 and retired (Not sure if that is the correct word) but you could also say on pension. When I was 17 I worked in a colemine 700 meters below the ground and one of the priviliges was that you could stop working after 25 years because of the unhealthy working conditions. When I was 25 all the mines closed due to the though competition of cheap imported african cole but I kept the pension priveliges. After that I worked as a carpenter and the last 15 years at IKEA. A year before I retired I decided to do something which I enjoyed doing and slowly started up my business, my father has been filming wedding for more then 20 years so I got the virus from him. When my pension started I did the filming part fulltime and be my own boss, I'm enjoying every bit of it.

Tim Brown · July 12th, 2007, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dana Reynolds

B and H Photo

Pro Video Sales

They finally found someone to fill that position huh? I saw them advertising for that position for ages. Good luck to you.

I also concur with Marco's comments. Always a pleasurable experience working with you guys.

Tim

Marco Wagner · July 12th, 2007, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon Jones

Unfortunatly I cant get alot of money for video stuff out of the bagel industry.

(I'm only 17) haha

Yes, but all the bagels you can eat right? LOL

Marco Wagner · July 12th, 2007, 11:25 AM

Noa,

Wow what sort of gear did/does your father use?

Pete Bauer · July 12th, 2007, 11:32 AM

Not that there's anything wrong with discussing our vocations in a thread, but remember too that there is a place in your profile to list your occupation.

Unlike your location (City and ST or Province in North America, City and Country outside North America), which is a requirement of DVinfo membership, listing your occupation and gear is optional but often helpful. Definitely encouraged!

July 11th, 2007, 06:30 PM	#1
Marco Wagner Trustee Join Date: May 2005 Location: Saint Cloud, Florida Posts: 1,043	What's your day job? I realize some of us here in the boards are full time production, others striving to get there, like me. What do you do for work when not doing production? Me = 2nd level Network Analyst for a LARGE military financial company. Also = Web developer (mainly small sites) Also = Vocalist (funk, rock, hip-hop) __________________ www.facebook.com/projectspecto

July 12th, 2007, 07:19 AM	#2
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	I write for various magazines and sites, including Videomaker, VASST, DMN and more. I also teach part-time at the Palm Beach Film School. About once or twice a week, I do either indie film or video production (video pays the best, go figure), but of course, I'd love to see that increase, esp. the film production. heath __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog

July 12th, 2007, 07:46 AM	#3
Brian Standing Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 621	Land use planner for Dane County, Wisconsin. Doesn't leave me much time for editing! __________________ http://www.prolefeedstudios.com/blog/ Documentary for the masses!

July 12th, 2007, 11:25 AM	#14
Marco Wagner Trustee Join Date: May 2005 Location: Saint Cloud, Florida Posts: 1,043	Noa, Wow what sort of gear did/does your father use? __________________ www.facebook.com/projectspecto

July 12th, 2007, 11:32 AM	#15
Pete Bauer Wrangler Join Date: May 2003 Location: Eagle River, AK Posts: 4,100	Not that there's anything wrong with discussing our vocations in a thread, but remember too that there is a place in your profile to list your occupation. Unlike your location (City and ST or Province in North America, City and Country outside North America), which is a requirement of DVinfo membership, listing your occupation and gear is optional but often helpful. Definitely encouraged! __________________ Pete Bauer The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. Albert Einstein Trying to solve a DV mystery? You may find the answer behind the SEARCH function ... or be able to join a discussion already in progress!

July 12th, 2007, 07:52 AM	#4
Gregg Bond Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Portsmouth, UK Posts: 28	Freelance IT consultant, its how I got into this game in the first place.

July 12th, 2007, 08:32 AM	#5
Dana Reynolds New Boot Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Astoria, NY Posts: 17	B and H Photo Pro Video Sales

July 12th, 2007, 10:09 AM	#10
Simon Jones Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 66	I work at a bagel place :( Unfortunatly I cant get alot of money for video stuff out of the bagel industry. (I'm only 17) haha

July 12th, 2007, 10:43 AM	#11
Noa Put Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Posts: 9,510	Believe it or not, I'm 42 and retired (Not sure if that is the correct word) but you could also say on pension. When I was 17 I worked in a colemine 700 meters below the ground and one of the priviliges was that you could stop working after 25 years because of the unhealthy working conditions. When I was 25 all the mines closed due to the though competition of cheap imported african cole but I kept the pension priveliges. After that I worked as a carpenter and the last 15 years at IKEA. A year before I retired I decided to do something which I enjoyed doing and slowly started up my business, my father has been filming wedding for more then 20 years so I got the virus from him. When my pension started I did the filming part fulltime and be my own boss, I'm enjoying every bit of it.