The one thing about video production over the years was that it was not a one-person job. This is why I am posting this new blog article. I would like to put together a list of people that have different talents that could be helpful in video production. The following is a list of talents I am looking for.

Actors, voice-over talent, camera people, sound engineers, video editors, marketing people, graphic artists, animators, special effects techs, stunt people, musicians, and composers.

Also, those who have equipment can also be important:

People who have studio cameras, camcorders, digital still cameras, mics, mic stands, lights, tripods, audio recorders, appropriate cables and adapters.

I’m sure you maybe asking what do I bring to this. The first time I picked up a movie camera, it was a regular 8 camera when I was in my early teens in the 1960s. In the Navy, I owned Super 8 cameras, some with sound, and all the proper editing equipment.

When I got out of the Navy, monochrome analog video equipment became available, but a a very high price. Equipment improved, and I got better at using. I was in the video production business for seven years and received an AA degree in video production.

Today, I use Sony’s Vegan Movie Studio 9.0 for editing. I have a Tascam US-122 audio interface a Marantz professional audio recorder, a Sony mic mixer, and a Panasonic digital camera. What I need is be able to call a person who has something that can be used for a production. Eventually, we may even make money.

The bottom line is to have a database of talent and equipment where my production company can become the place to provide contacts with the proper people. I hope that if you have the talent, equipment or both, you would consider allowing me to put you in this database. Send a private E-mail to monicahelms@earthlink.net.

The following video is something I was asked to do. A friend asked me to send in a bio of myself for Southern Comfort, so I decided to do it in a unique way, on video. The music is by Kevin MacLeod and it is called “Long Road Ahead.”