Investment… or Splurge?
Gadgets. It’s probably safe to say every industry these days has them, but the video industry probably has a higher percentage than most. And let’s face it, video gadgets are fun to play with.
It’s important though to take a step back from that. Video production is a fun business, but it’s still a business. Right now I’d love to buy a new tapeless HD camera, but it’s just not in the budget. I could probably make it work, but why? So I could have a shiny new toy? It just doesn’t make business sense right now when I already have a great broadcast-quality camera.
Better to wait until a new camera becomes a wise investment, rather than an expensive toy.