TheBlimp Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Hello folks, just wanted to share a few things. I learned a ton form this board and have been away for almost a year, getting my diploma (media design) and finishing my little documentary movie. It's been a super stressful time, but it seems like it all paid off. I'm a bit baffled, but I've kinda built myself a repuation locally, at least that's how it feels... since I keep receiving inquiries from production companies all across the country, and when they're shooting in my area, I'm the first guy they call. When I ask how they found me (as I still haven't managed to build that darn little website), the usual answer is "you were recommended to us". Woah. What I learned from jwsound's members is so valuable to me, like: decline cheapskates, invest in your gear, ask questions about shooting style & schedules, be overprepared, work out a bit, shape up your social skills, and don't underestimate your role in the production. Over the last few weeks, I've worked on B2B, doco for cinema, nationwide TV spots, restored messed up zoom-recorder interviews from the middle east, now I'm doing some dialogue editing... all kinds of stuff. There's no way I would have gotten to where I'm at without all the insight I got from here. And I don't really mean to boast about my jobs or skills: I'm still at the stage of of starting out, self-teached, I don't know everything and I wet my pants with every new inquiry. But I'm getting better at things and people seem to notice. It just feels too good not to share. When things go right, we have the best job in the world. Anyway, thanks to everyone and peace. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfisk Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Good for you, Mike! Glad to hear things are going well for you. It's such a tough field to get going in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old school Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Congrats Mike. Glad to hear things are going well. Keep up the good work. CrewC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berniebeaudry Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Continued success Mike! You're obviously doing a lot of things right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBlimp Posted March 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 Thanks guys! I'm really a happy camper at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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