Closing up the Shop (Page 6): How? What would make a difference?

Peterff Loc: O'er The Hills and Far Away, in Themyscira.

jimmya wrote:

So convince me George.

How? What would make a difference?

jimmya Loc: Phoenix

Peterff wrote:

How? What would make a difference?

Well, as I wrote before, seeing volume levels on the screen while recording - you said it couldn't do that.

My color, contrast, frame rate and editing ability are all just great at the moment. I can't think of a single thing, other than above, that would make me want to try it.

So tell me what difference you would see?

Elliott Design Loc: West Tennessee

SonnyE wrote:

Oddly enough, Larry, you just described the wastel... (show quote)

Too big! you got that right, we have to consider to a little lady that small that a 160 pound dog looks as big as a horse does to us, I'm sure it's a bit overwhelming to her.

Peterff Loc: O'er The Hills and Far Away, in Themyscira.

jimmya wrote:

Well, as I wrote before, seeing volume levels on the screen while recording - you said it couldn't do that.

My color, contrast, frame rate and editing ability are all just great at the moment. I can't think of a single thing, other than above, that would make me want to try it.

So tell me what difference you would see?

i'll check and let you know...

Marvin 80 Loc: San Diego

I know exactly what you mean. I have a son, who, 25 years ago was faced with the exactly same situation. His answer was perserverence and very hard work. (He was single then,)
He stuck with it and bit by bit with as much advertising that he could afford he started get some work.
Today he is doing work for Fortune 500 companies and is earning a very good living.
Keep at it. Marvin

PAR4DCR Loc: A Sunny Place

Best of luck to you George. Don't forget to stay in touch with your UHH friends. If total retirement is your choice enjoy it to the fullest!!

Don

Bozsik Loc: Orangevale, California

Sorry to hear this, but there is a lot of competition which doesn't make things easy. It wasn't easy before, but you can now relax when you are shooting. Hopefully you have a backup lined up. All the best for your future.

Peterff Loc: O'er The Hills and Far Away, in Themyscira.

jimmya wrote:

Well, as I wrote before, seeing volume levels on the screen while recording - you said it couldn't do that.

My color, contrast, frame rate and editing ability are all just great at the moment. I can't think of a single thing, other than above, that would make me want to try it.

So tell me what difference you would see?

I have looked again, and while recording I haven't found a way to make it either display or adjust volume, so no advantage for you. I still value all the other features, but I understand your concerns.

It was worth a try. Take care.

romanticf16 Loc: Commerce Twp, MI

gemlenz wrote:

Hey Jim; Still playing with my video stuff. Got an eyepiece which help steady the body more. Playing with my editing software. Too hot to go out now. Just went to the park and the ducks aren't even out! It's already 103. I may do some pro-bono classes, just to keep busy.

Does your school system have an "Adult ed program"? Enrichment classes for no credit but to learn a skill? I've offered basic portrait lighting in a 3 session program like this with great response in the suburbs. Just showing the differences between soft boxes, umbrellas; hard and soft light, etc with a basic 2 light set up and slaved strobes. Another course could be on posing; one on composition, etc. People will pay to have someone teach them things they could easily learn from a good book. And you meet people who may be seeking a real Professional Photographer for a special assignment?

Peterff Loc: O'er The Hills and Far Away, in Themyscira.

jimmya wrote:

Well, as I wrote before, seeing volume levels on the screen while recording - you said it couldn't do that.

My color, contrast, frame rate and editing ability are all just great at the moment. I can't think of a single thing, other than above, that would make me want to try it.

So tell me what difference you would see?

Apologies for the side thread here, but I have been able to spend some time this evening. I don't normally do video, although I have started to play around. Probably why it has taken a while.

With some research I have found how to set up visible recording levels - while recording - using a Canon T3i with Magic Lantern and a RØDE video mic. I'm still testing and playing with it to get the best settings but it seems to work very well.

So, perhaps this should be a separate thread, but I may have worked out how to make the T3i do the one thing with Magic Lantern that you would be interested in Jimmy.

Let me know if you want to follow up. We can do it as a thread or off line via PM, whatever works if anything.

Best wishes, Peterff

RichardSM Loc: Back in Texas

canon Lee wrote:

To be successful shooting weddings, you don't need... (show quote)

Yep: I remember some of the questions a while back being asked by the OP a professional should know and now he is giving up his business. I do agree a lot of people get a DSLR and think there professionals?

Elliott Design Loc: West Tennessee

anotherview wrote:

You look like a photographer from your photograph, and you talk like one from your comment.

For my part, I find doing photography a fulfilling experience, needing no other justification.

Yep me too, I'm just an ol' worn out country boy that shoots for fun now. Still running my design studio doing but going at it with a slower pace until the day they find me face down in a bucket of paint.

canon Lee

RichardSM wrote:

Yep: I remember some of the questions a while back being asked by the OP a professional should know and now he is giving up his business. I do agree a lot of people get a DSLR and think there professionals?

Hi Richard. Wedding shoots are all about the money, & not at all about how qualified the person is or what camera he has.
Chances are a pro wedding photographer won't get the contract if his price is above $500.00. Ironic isn't it that photo's last a life time and the D.J. and flowers, get paid more than the photographer. Figure it out. 10~12 hours shooting time, 3 hours post editing, travel time, cost of printing & delivery. This is why I have discontinued doing weddings, except for any who will pay me my price.

RichardSM Loc: Back in Texas

canon Lee wrote:

Hi Richard. Wedding shoots are all about the mone... (show quote)

I believe I made my case, every body thinks they can do weddings now days?

thephotoman Loc: Rochester, NY

Good luck on your retirement . I hope you enjoy it, I do. I just take jobs I want when I want.