X-grinner
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Jan 28, 2003, 9:15 PM
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(copied from my reply on creativecow.net)
First, I urge you to staff for a while and gain the much needed experience before taking this on. I'll answer what I can though:
1- How is the market for someone starting up
as a filmmaker or freelance video editor?
It won't be good until you decide which you want to do for a living.
2- What sources of info on average rates for
video editors by state for 2002 (New York)
Sites like monster.com have salary calculators. You'll start out at 30k or below.
3- Is there any free reports published trade associations
for video editors by state for 2002 (New York)
Each market has a local production handbook. Some are free some are not. I'm no expert on NY.
4- What conditions will effect rates charge by video editors?
Market, clientele, gear and talent
5- Is there industry report for sales of VHS/DVD
by independent distributors for 2002
Gotta punt here. I dunno.
6- What is a cult film and what distinguishes it
from other films. Is there any sources for information
on the subject?
Calling it such. All films have their own following. A group doesn't have to wear cloaks and chant to be a cult.
7- Is the internet a feastible route to get started?
Such producing stuff for others people and putting
it on the web.
Many have a need for media for the web. It's not any tougher of a nut to crack than any other video... and just as tough.
8- What is feastible business model?
* video resumes/ audition (for job seeker or actors)
* video archive storage (storing vhs footage on dvd)
* instructional video (shoot, edit and produce how-to's for others)
You'll find your nitch after staffing for a few years. Go out and do this and the thing you shine at the most be become the most profitable.
Have fun and good luck.
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