The Sixth
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- Apr 27, 2010
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I'm glad you created a new thread, because I have plenty of things to add :)
You had mentioned you try to produce videos on the spot, and I think that's great! I'd much rather live without all the menu fluff to be able to get it that day/weekend as opposed to 4-6 weeks later after I've seen a bunch of Youtube videos already.
Generally speaking, I also prefer DVDs that contain whole divisions as opposed to single teams. I think it's a good way to add value without it actually costing the video companies more money. Or at least they should be priced accordingly. I've seen some companies offer your team a DVD for $25, but others who offer an entire division for $50.
You said buying USB keys was a bit cost prohibitive, but I have to believe that a bulk lot of 4 or even 8GB keys can't be that much due to how prices have fallen. I can see where some customers may still be using DVD players and not prefer BluRay, but I still think HD is a must. At least have it as an additional paid option. I saw a Jamfest Indy order form and they had it on there, although not in line with what I believe it was worth.
I'm not sold on an Internet download model. Besides the bandwidth issue, I think the cost of commercial storage isn't going to help cut costs either. I don't know where the video buying demographic lies, but the fact that some people prefer DVD to BR isn't a good sign they are willing to download content either.
You had mentioned you try to produce videos on the spot, and I think that's great! I'd much rather live without all the menu fluff to be able to get it that day/weekend as opposed to 4-6 weeks later after I've seen a bunch of Youtube videos already.
Generally speaking, I also prefer DVDs that contain whole divisions as opposed to single teams. I think it's a good way to add value without it actually costing the video companies more money. Or at least they should be priced accordingly. I've seen some companies offer your team a DVD for $25, but others who offer an entire division for $50.
You said buying USB keys was a bit cost prohibitive, but I have to believe that a bulk lot of 4 or even 8GB keys can't be that much due to how prices have fallen. I can see where some customers may still be using DVD players and not prefer BluRay, but I still think HD is a must. At least have it as an additional paid option. I saw a Jamfest Indy order form and they had it on there, although not in line with what I believe it was worth.
I'm not sold on an Internet download model. Besides the bandwidth issue, I think the cost of commercial storage isn't going to help cut costs either. I don't know where the video buying demographic lies, but the fact that some people prefer DVD to BR isn't a good sign they are willing to download content either.