Video editing, posting etc.

My HD camera was bought in 2012 I think, and I have happily been recording stuff since. However, I did not replace my computer that I bought in 2005. Old Computer has a lot of trouble with the HD video of the new camera and I have done a bit of editing here and there but most of the video material remains untouched and unused. I have the intention of going through the old material to correctly label, cut and publish when possible.

1. I am getting annoyed with videotaping other people who will then go on and use the video without reference or thank you. Because there is a serious amount of money, time and skill invested in videotaping dance performances, editing into chunks and sending them to all the people. I was thinking about having a release waifer printed and with me at all times, saying that I can publish their performance on youtube unless the dancer disagrees. It will be a all or nothing deal: either you want to be filmed and will be published, or you don't. I am no longer putting time and effort into filming people who are not my close friends.

I think that there is a market for bellydance video, like Andre Elbing does with his photography.

The unedited performance footage (cut neatly at begin/end) can be viewed for free on youtube. If dancers want the full HD quality video, they can moneytransfer a couple of bucks to me (what is reasonable? 1 euro per minute of video? Or 4 euro per videoclip?) and I will remove the clip from my youtube if the dancer wishes so, as they officially bought the material from me.

Everybody wins:
Dancers who want video footage but don't want to pay for it get a free public video
Dancers who don't want to be filmed, are not being filmed/don't get a video
Dancers who want to edit material or own the rights, pay me a small amount. They get to preview the material before buying.

2. I found some really nice material in my video vault and have uploaded a couple to youtube. While at it, I reorganized my youtube channel and playlist. All it needs is a channel trailer and I am all set. I made playlists for Sense of Bellydance and FaKyMa (Dalla Dream Dancers), of my own performances, of student performances and of choregraphy material.

Here's a taster of the student recital in January, including my hit and miss veil choreo to a music only version of 'Someone like you', my attempt at tribal fusion choreography and my beginners being awesome anc cute and everything.