Originally Posted by MaDalton

once again, i think you don't get my point. and since you are in the content business too it makes me a little sad. standard resolution video has become so cheap that some content producers sell scenes for 5 bucks. you and I know what it costs to produce content - with the models, makeup, location etc. etc.

the switch to HD was a chance to sell a better product for better prices. but again some people have nothing better to do than to ruin the prices for everyone. just yesterday i saw an offer with HD scenes incl. pics for $16 per scene. what is the purpose of this? i don't get it.

maybe you are in a better position because of partners, clients or existing contracts. maybe you don't care as much as you also resell other peoples content and get 50% - of whatever you sell the content for but without the actual cost of production.

we just sell content we have produced and i know very well what it cost us to shoot it. and i know how often i have to sell it for which price to make profit from it. and therefore i hate to see other content producer / broker giving away content for peanuts as it destroys my business and my income.

basic line: yes, i know HD does not cost me more but it makes my clients more money and therefore i expect them to pay me more.


/end of rant