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DVX 100 and client needs At least for my business; educational films, corp. training, web commercials, weddings, and a few indie films,, I still have not had a request for an HD shoot. I have some clients that specify 16x9 but not HD. So until HD can make me money, I will still be shooting...

I'm very lucky to make a living in this business. For the most part, this is my day job, educational films, documentaries for local historical groups, k12 educational pieces for classroom use, professional development pieces, some web ad stuff, some weddings. Gives me freedom to work on an...

Something like the Canopus ADVC300 would be a good choice. I work with a lot of old footage, 8mm and vhs, the TBS in the Canopus box will do a good job of cleaning up older footage.

I keep everything. Every project has it's own file box, not just a folder, stuff can fall out of a folder. All raw footage tapes, dailys, edits, etc, are all in the box, every thing on one place.

LISTEN! Know what you want to hear, Listen carefully in the headphones, if there is some sound you don't want, let the director or AD know so it can be fixed. I'm always working with small crews. When I'm directing, or the DP, i need my sound guy to be good technically; fixing problems and to...

LISTEN! Know what you want to hear, Listen carefully in the headphones, if there is some sound you don't want, let the director ot AD know so it can be fixed

Still using my DVX100 I'm still using my DVX 100. For my current project, an independent feature length film, I did some testing between the DVX 100 and some high end consumer HDV cameras. Although the HDV cameras were "HD" the DVX100, up-converted to 720P looked a lot better, more detail...

Anyone have the HVR-HD1000U in daily use? Looking to upgrade to HD as it's time to replace my cameras anyway. Currently shooting with Canon Xl1 and Gl2.

You should buy a MAc Really, if you want a good video editing platform for a reasonable price, switch to a Mac. Then you can can focus on filmmaking, not wrestling with the computer.

Insurance If you are looking for liability coverage. Contractors insurance may be the way to go. My insurance covers anything I may damage on a shoot, personal injury to others, and it also covers my equipment if damaged. Only costs me $300.0 per year.

Professional vs everyone else. Clive, I agree 100%. I have even taken work away from several area "professional" companies, basically someone who bought expensive equipment but do not really have the talent or knowledge to do good reliable work on a daily basis. As a small production...