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From: Paul Kimball <TheRobieShark.nul> Date: Sun, 2 Sep 2007 21:17:46 EDT Archived: Mon, 03 Sep 2007 09:14:49 -0400 Subject: Re: Another Condition For Documentary Participation >From: Eleanor White <eleanor.nul> >To: ufoupdates.nul >Date: Sun, 02 Sep 2007 14:29:15 -0400 >Subject: Re: Another Condition For Documentary Participation <snip> >These days quality had be had close to home. It would be step >one for the researchers considering an independent production, >perhaps with the help of people on this list who are qualified, >to find out what standards need to be met. I don't see that as >impossible to do. It isn't impossible to do. Here's your real problem - try getting a broadcaster to return your calls. I know a lot of good producers who have trouble getting broadcasters to look at quality stuff they've already produced for another network. I suspect amateurs, no matter how talented they may be, will fare even worse. Further, those standards are getting harder to meet for amateurs, particularly with the advent of HD. To meet basic post-audio standards in Canada, for example, you would have to hire a competent post-audio person, with the proper gear. I get mine done for a pretty low price on these docs, and I still have to pay about $5-6,000 - and that's just one cost. Don't get me started in what is required for a proper video on-line so that you conform to standard network requirements. But you might want to Google "crushed blacks", just for kicks. <snip> >I would imagine the combined video production expertise on this >List is more than enough to create a first class documentary. It >might take more time than a production company with an assured >budget, but it can be done. <snip> You're probably right, but why would we do it? I'm in business, Ms. White, as are all other producers. At the end of the day, you're asking us to not just do something for free, but to also spend our own money on it, because that's what it would take - there are hard costs that you just can't get around. I assume that while I'm off doing that, you'll make my car payments for me, and pay the rent and other overhead at the office, and cover any and all travel costs to get interviews, and pay off my credit cards and the bank, and... well, I trust you get my point. >I suggest that because _you_ like it is _not_ a reason to use >it. Do what's best for bringing the field of ufology into the >mainstream, and don't indulge your personal liking! Umm... isn't that what you're doing to Ms. Rainey right here? Indulging in what you think is appropriate. Best regards, Paul Kimball www.redstarfilms.blogspot.com www.bestevidence.blogspot.com Listen to 'Strange Days... Indeed' - The PodCast See: http://www.virtuallystrange.net/ufo/sdi/program/
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