[MacDV] My first graduation ceremony

[Norm Lamoureux]

I am in the process of making a proposal for them.
Being my first one I will offer them two options. One
will be for them to do the duplication and
distribution of the DVD's and I will sell them the
rights for say 500 copies. The second will be for me
to do all the production and duplication and I would
sell the DVD's. Not sure yet which way would be better
(most profitable) for me. The first option seems to be
less work for me, but is the other option most
profitable. I will let you know the outcome.

Thank's again for all your help,
Norm L.
--- Vtstream <vtstream at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Just curious, what do people charge to do this kind
> of
> work?  Is there a ballpark average? 
> 
> 
> --- Claire Hart <listaddy at hartsites.com> wrote:
> > I would definitely recommend to borrow a second
> > camera.  Leave the 
> > first one on the tripod aimed at center stage, for
> > example, while you 
> > move around filming the fun stuff with the second
> > camera.  Right before 
> > the handing out of diplomas, possibly move it to
> > either the left or 
> > right side of the stage, so you catch the front of
> > the graduates as 
> > they walk across the stage, shake hands, get
> > diploma, smile, etc..  
> > Make sure you leave a trustworthy person guarding
> > that first camera, so 
> > someone doesn't bump into it.
> > 
> > In the same way that motion picture DVDs nowadays
> > have tons of extras 
> > added to the disk along with the actual movie,
> > possibly you could 
> > create two movies.  One would be the "real" one,
> the
> > edited one.  Then, 
> > you could also have the "boring" one, which would
> be
> > the stationary 
> > camera on the tripod, so people can fast-forward
> to
> > the few seconds 
> > where they were getting their diploma.
> > 
> > Regarding the lighting, attend the rehearsal so
> you
> > can practice 
> > filming, find out which direction the graduates
> will
> > be walking, and 
> > get an accurate idea of the lighting.  Possibly
> > attend another 
> > graduation first, or another event in the same
> > building, and use that 
> > one as your practice.
> > 
> > Another more complicated and more expensive idea: 
> > For an additional 
> > fee, you could personalize the videos, adding that
> > graduate's 10 
> > seconds of glory into the video.  Of course, you
> > would definitely have 
> > to make that worth your time, especially if you
> are
> > having to author 
> > each one.
> > 
> > Our high school graduation was filmed last year by
> > someone that charged 
> > more for a less quality product.  In fact, he
> billed
> > the organization 
> > an additional $400 for additional hours.  I think
> > this guy was just 
> > getting into the field.  This year we are working
> > with someone with a 
> > proven record, and his fees are less.
> > 
> > Just some thoughts,
> > Claire
> > 
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