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*Video Paused*
9 years ago
I'm not going to get into specifics here... but for a number of reasons (personal and otherwise) I am taking a break from doing any more Video work. It may not be permanent, but it will be a minimum of 4-6 months.
After that period I will re-evaluate if and how I want to make my comeback or if I want to sell or Donate all my Dedicated video gear except maybe my handcam because its well fun and useful and doesn't take a lot of Skill to operate.
Part of it is because yes I am frustrated with my own work. It doesn't help that others twist the knife in deeper rather then encouraging me... but I won't get into that rant nor will I name names. I will say its been something that started much earlier this year and has been building on me since.
I will finish any current obligations I have for video work. After that time, I will pour my full effort back into Photography which is what I'm more known for and appreciated for it seems. Maybe I was a fool to think I could offer something else in a different field.
I will admit, while dabbling in video has been fun, it's also been stressful and it's taken a lot of my energy away from Photography. I've posted a LOT less content for Photography; and the reason for that is I was trying to focus on learning Videography as well, maybe I did stretch myself too thin.
For the Videographers out there: Keep doing what you are doing. Keep filming. Because you are needed. Maybe my place is behind capturing a still moment in time rather then one that has motion. But the Fandom needs Videographers too. Who knows... maybe I'll even find someone in my travels who is an aspiring videographer and can make better use out of my equipment and fill the shoes I was trying to fill, so to speak.
Time will tell, but for now; its only just paused. I haven't wiped the tape yet...
I will reiterate that I am NOT stepping away from Photography. If anything I will be seriously re-tooling my A game for Photography work. I've slipped quite a ways from where I used to be. I haven't posted any new photos in Months. I really need to change this, and change it soon as all of my future obligations are Photography related.
After that period I will re-evaluate if and how I want to make my comeback or if I want to sell or Donate all my Dedicated video gear except maybe my handcam because its well fun and useful and doesn't take a lot of Skill to operate.
Part of it is because yes I am frustrated with my own work. It doesn't help that others twist the knife in deeper rather then encouraging me... but I won't get into that rant nor will I name names. I will say its been something that started much earlier this year and has been building on me since.
I will finish any current obligations I have for video work. After that time, I will pour my full effort back into Photography which is what I'm more known for and appreciated for it seems. Maybe I was a fool to think I could offer something else in a different field.
I will admit, while dabbling in video has been fun, it's also been stressful and it's taken a lot of my energy away from Photography. I've posted a LOT less content for Photography; and the reason for that is I was trying to focus on learning Videography as well, maybe I did stretch myself too thin.
For the Videographers out there: Keep doing what you are doing. Keep filming. Because you are needed. Maybe my place is behind capturing a still moment in time rather then one that has motion. But the Fandom needs Videographers too. Who knows... maybe I'll even find someone in my travels who is an aspiring videographer and can make better use out of my equipment and fill the shoes I was trying to fill, so to speak.
Time will tell, but for now; its only just paused. I haven't wiped the tape yet...
I will reiterate that I am NOT stepping away from Photography. If anything I will be seriously re-tooling my A game for Photography work. I've slipped quite a ways from where I used to be. I haven't posted any new photos in Months. I really need to change this, and change it soon as all of my future obligations are Photography related.
I'm not naming anyone from who I know talked smack or who I suspected because I don't want anymore drama on it.
But yeah this is my decision. The bad mouthing was a factor but there are many other reasons I'm taking a break. My photography slipped a lot lately and I'm not at all happy about that for example. For now... I want to go back to focusing on one thing until I improve back to where I was or (hopefully) surpass my previous mark with Photography.
Hmm.. Reminder, find a cheap camera for time-lapse for studio next year and let it run the whole time we're open. =)