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Taxes Instrument

April 9th, 2008 · 1 Comment

I normally do my taxes but this year is different. I was employed full time, went on unemployment, did freelance gigs (while looking for permanent work), did volunteer work, donated a car, blah blah blah. Now I feel like an adult. No more one W-2 form and I’m done. There are [...]

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Tags: Message · Personal · Tips

I’m Still Waiting

February 26th, 2008 · No Comments

About 3 months ago I wrote a post about telecommuting for work. I got some great responses from people. Some wanted me to do a post about how much you should charge. Be patient that is coming up shortly. Others suggested FTP upload. Which is great if I’m working with [...]

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Doctor’s Orders

December 11th, 2007 · 1 Comment

I went to see an oral surgeon today about my cracked tooth and something struck me. After all the paperwork I filled out in the waiting room they were holding on to a very important paper when I saw the Dr… in the patients chair no less. It was a waiver. I [...]

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Tags: Personal

How To Telecommute As A Final Cut Pro Video Editor

November 19th, 2007 · 8 Comments

First and foremost I’m about to break in tele-commuting with a client. But this is how I tele-commute. Please let me know if you have a different approach doing this.

Get a reliable external hard drive.
Create folders in the hard drive for Audio, Video, Images, and FX.
Get a UPS or a FEDEX [...]

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Tags: Filmmaker · Final Cut Pro · Ideas · Profession · Tips

I’m Off To Phoenix For A Fix

August 21st, 2007 · 1 Comment

I’m heading off to Phoenix, Arizona tomorrow and will be there for a few days. Not sure how long I will be there, could be a day or up to three. Here is the reason why I’m being rushed out to PHX.
I replied to an add I found on a message board for [...]

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Tags: Apple · Final Cut Pro · Personal · Profession

Freelance Gig Take 1

July 24th, 2007 · No Comments

Yeahhh… My first unadulterated freelance gig begins tomorrow with a local graphics design company. Wow, after 2 weeks of sending over 80 resumes and cover letters, this one I didn’t have to. I like those gigs. Thanks John, your referral means a lot. I will not disappoint, and in two [...]

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Tags: Filmmaker · Personal · Profession · Sidework

Business Idea: The Procrastinator

April 6th, 2007 · 2 Comments

I was reading Tara Hunt’s Blog and came across a great post that shot an idea from the back of my mind to my finger tips. I wonder if there is room in the marketplace for a freelancer called The Procrastinator. This isn’t an Arnold spoof. Before you attack hear me [...]

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Tags: Ideas · Original · Thinking

Flash Designer Needed

February 8th, 2007 · No Comments

I’m way too overworked at the moment to accept this freelance gig. I haven’t been posting lately due to this overload. Looking for a freelance flash designer.
Please Contact me if you are a flash designer and would like some freelance work. Please only those that have prior experience and can turn around [...]

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Tags: Sidework