stillhope
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Ah, I see. I agree, but the problem of distributing more than 100 episodes to all the networks with willing PA openings is a daunting one in terms of creating the discs and mailing them out. Since this is entirely a self-funded endeavor (and over the last 8 years has significantly reduced my retirement fund) I need to find funding to cover these and other expenses.
If there were, say, 4 producers creating underwater related shows in 4 different regions -- with just a little bit of organization and a little funding they could all send their master DVDs to a central location that would make copies of each master and mail one package with the 4 different producers' works in it to each of the stations. That would lower the per/producer cost and free the producers of the distribution chores so they could spend more time diving and making videos or whatever.
Of course, if you have a 100 episode backlog that adds up to a sizeable sum -- but if someone can find sponsors who think it's worthwhile, problem solved.
Whether public access, ftp, streaming or whatever, there also needs to be some promotion to let people know about it -- also a task where more leverage could come from sharing the load.
Rakkis, stay in touch -- I sometimes have need for animated diagrams -- I think they're really great when trying to explain something in a video. And as you can see from some of my episodes (SEA-Inside: Home) my show could also use a little spicing up. Like Dr. Bill though, I don't have $$ to throw at the problem, so I just do the best I can until I find volunteers willing to help.
Thanks for all of you for keeping this discussion alive, I look forward to seeing how it evolves.