I am attempting to start a business in my area (just outside of Los Angeles)
however, I am not sure where to begin. I have done some preliminary research
which reveals a lack of video production services in this area, and the need
for it is obviously there.
 I know I am able to do this...I have worked 8 years in video production
and I own my own equipment (all professional S-VHS equipment). I am confident
in my ability, after all, every local cable access producer calls for me by
name, and I am the first that they call. However, I am not as confident
in puting this idea out to sea. Any words of wisdom are appreciated.
Thank you.
DAVID
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FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 201 PRO VIDEO     Ref: C3IG3004 Date: 03/14/95
From: BOB SPARKS                                            Time: 12:50pm
\/To: DAVID PIASECKI                                      (Read 8 times)
Subj: R: Business

DP> I am attempting to start a business in my area (just outside of Los
DP>Angeles) however, I am not sure where to begin. I have done some
DP>preliminary research which reveals a lack of video production
DP>services in this area, and the need for it is obviously there.
DP> I know I am able to do this...I have worked 8 years in video
DP>production and I own my own equipment (all professional S-VHS
DP>equipment). I am confident in my ability, after all, every local
DP>cable access producer calls for me by name, and I am the first that
DP>they call. However, I am not as confident in puting this idea out to
DP>sea. Any words of wisdom are appreciated. Thank you.

Hell man, ya got all da equipment, you must know a little of what you 
are wanting.  Me, I would start out with a wedding or 2 to get your feet 
wet and for you to start getting an image.  From there look at other 
things.  You can bet it will be a slow start, but give it to em and good 
luck to you.........

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FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 201 PRO VIDEO     Ref: C3I00009 Date: 03/13/95
From: MARK SHANDER                                          Time: 12:25am
\/To: RANDY SCHNEDLER                                     (Read 8 times)
Subj: Conference Topics

RS> two.  I think this PRO_VIDEO echo is wonderful, but I'm
RS> quite frankly very surprised that there isn't more message traffic.  I 
RS> also get a little frustrated with the lack of message topics on high-end
RS> production things--ie, BetaSP or better, digital routing/switching,
RS> non-linear, as well as tips/techniques for accomplishing editing tricks,
RS> etc.  I would really like to read discussions on graphics styles and
RS> trends.  I know that there are a lot of folks who read this echo who are
RS> very experienced and work with the best in equipment and people, but it 
RS> seems they don't post very much. :(  Maybe they're just too busy charging
RS> $500+/hour per room.
As a matter of fact, as desktop video becomes more and more available, more 
people are using it professionally.  That's why we're seeing so much of it, 
as opposed to the limited number of people, like myself, who get to work with 
the "big" stuff.  When the echo first started, almost ALL of the conversation 
related to large-format production, with a smattering of 3/4" and S-VHS.  Now 
the topics seem to range from desktop video all the way to PC-based editors, 
which is great...the technology to make good looking programming is now very 
affordable.
As far as hints, tricks and tips go, we've talked about many of 'em 
here...I'm all for sharing!
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