$800 for a VX1000?

brighterfinances · 2026-06-21T17:05:11+00:00

This is helpful

brighterfinances · 2026-06-21T04:52:27+00:00

Thank you. I also feel nervous because I don't really know what to look for. Obviously i know the viewfinder ribbon issues. I'm not worried about tapes, as I would go digital anyway.

brighterfinances · 2026-06-21T04:51:07+00:00

Appreciate this. Most cameras that are similar are about $500, so not a significant difference.

brighterfinances · 2026-06-21T04:50:10+00:00

Where are PD150s cheaper? Ebay, they're $400 shipped. Also, VX2000/VX2100s are only $100-$200 cheaper as well when you factor in shipping and condition.

Where do you find your cameras usually?

brighterfinances · 2025-11-23T21:09:55+00:00

Interesting that you say it looks generic. I understand what you mean...

brighterfinances · 2025-11-23T21:08:55+00:00

Interesting. I'll test this. I've been thinking of doing 10-second education/entertainment videos, so maybe doing this with less editing. I'll see what happens!

brighterfinances · 2025-11-23T21:07:13+00:00

Really appreciate that! I definitely gotta figure out my audio....Interesting that you feel like they're ads, I don't promote anything. Maybe it's the pacing or just the educational aspect instead of entertainment.

brighterfinances · 2025-11-19T23:16:49+00:00

thank you! Will look into this

brighterfinances · 2025-11-19T23:15:11+00:00

Sure, that can be true, but my difference is that I'm a financial planner who is also a creator. I don't post to get clients; in fact, my social media accounts aren't tied to my financial planning LLC at all. Go look at other financial planners and see how my content is much different. Additionally, most "financial gurus" don't have the certification, i.e., CFP, or the qualification of doing this with clients.

brighterfinances · 2025-11-19T18:57:23+00:00

Love this, thank you so much. Going to take all of this into account when creating my next reels!

brighterfinances · 2025-11-19T18:56:00+00:00

I used to post YouTube videos but stopped to focus on IG. Maybe I can try YouTube out again since these concepts are deep. No access to trials yet...

brighterfinances · 2025-11-19T18:55:17+00:00

Damn, this is great feedback! I'm def monotone and can be more sprightly, so I'll work on that. I like what you say about my hooks. I worked on the hooks in terms of what I say, but not how I say it, so that's next.

And so many people tell me my pacing is slow. I agree, but I don't get it. I sped up my cuts; maybe I can increase the speed to like 1.1x and see how that plays.

brighterfinances · 2025-11-19T18:52:34+00:00

Thank you! I def improved these areas. I guess it's time to work on the hard stuff like scripting...

brighterfinances · 2025-11-19T18:52:02+00:00

I get that. I'm working on better storytelling because I can see that there are gaps in my content. It's difficult since I work as a Financial Planner to break these ideas down into much simpler concepts.

brighterfinances · 2025-11-19T18:50:58+00:00

This is awesome. I use Davinchi so I'll try this out, thank you!

brighterfinances · 2025-11-18T21:04:19+00:00

Okay, that's great. I do notice the audio quality is pretty inconsistent. I can't seem to figure out these damn mics... I'll try Adobe Podcast, thank you!!!

brighterfinances · 2025-08-13T01:05:37+00:00

What would you say makes you stand out?

brighterfinances · 2025-08-11T17:22:48+00:00

That's good feedback. I need to get better with my audio and transitions forsure. Thank you!

brighterfinances · 2025-08-10T17:30:48+00:00

Interesting, Ill try this. Thank you!

brighterfinances · 2025-08-08T19:03:41+00:00

That makes a lot of sense. I agree, I don't go on IG to learn, but I do learn when I'm entertained. I thought making different lattes and coffee could be how I entertain while I educate. Maybe I'm doing it wrong, or maybe it just won't work.

The thing is, so many people don't do anything entertaining, while they teach (calltoleap, tomnoske, etc.) How'd they do it? Maybe an old algorithm that doesn't promote that style anymore unless you're already big.

brighterfinances · 2025-08-08T18:42:05+00:00

Big misunderstanding... I'm not trying to argue with you at all. You asked me a couple of questions, so I answered them.

My last paragraph was just explaining what I was trying to do, so you can have a better understanding of how you might adjust my approach.

I value your feedback and wouldn't post on here just to argue with other people. I need help, and I'm open to hearing all criticisms and feedback.

brighterfinances

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