Desktop Video Studio Bible

YOUR OWN PRODUCTION BUSINESS SUDDENLY AFFORDABLEToday's video production tools have radically democratized the industry. Just ten years ago, a few major facilities dominated the media production scene. If you wanted to design print, produce video, create CD-ROMs, or design websites, you had to spend millions in education, equipment and software. Now, thousands of small shops serve companies from major TV networks to corporate communications departments, advertising agencies to home consumers, and everything in between. And there's plenty of business for even more shops! If owning and operating your own desktop studio intrigues you, Desktop Video Studio Bible gives you an explicit start-to-success roadmap! And it doesn't cost a fortune!There's no other book that offers you comprehensive guidance on all aspects of setting up and running your own desktop video business. Expert George Avgerakiswho runs a successful multimedia studio in New York City, as well as writes and speaks professionally on the subjectgenerously shares his insider's edge and years of experience in this complete guide to getting up and running with your own one-person video production shop.THE ONLY BOOK YOU NEED TO SET UP AND OPERATE YOUR OWN DESKTOP VIDEO STUDIO * Includes essential information for starting a business designing print, producing video, creating CD-ROMs and DVDs, and designing websites the full multimedia spectrum * Tells you how to find clients and what to say to close a deal * Explains what tools you need and how you can grow your facility in small affordable stages * Gives you selection criteria to make sure you get what you need, at the right price * Profiles and fully explains how digital media interrelate * Tells you where the business is and how to get it (with a focus of media outlets) * Shows you how to make your first portfolio or show reel. * Clarifies details with over 50 diagrams and illustrations * Gives you essential information on contracts and budgetsYou can make it in desktop production! It's all here in this book. It's all possible and a six figure income too. This book tells you how.Avgerakis, George is the author of 'Desktop Video Studio Bible' with ISBN 9780071406123 and ISBN 0071406123.