At last!
The landyard video project is finished and published on my web site -
www.gr8-knots.comI'd like to thank all those folks who have contributed to this topic and sent me emails or private messages with their support and advice, particularly Derek Smith and the Square Rigger.
Before I go any further, I sincerely hope some of you have managed to follow the project and actually tie the landyard!
I have certainly learned plenty from this exercise. There have been questions about video format, which I still need to think about, questions about zoom levels with the video, suggestions about using photos to help explain things, the colour and type of cord used etc. etc...
I accept that the presentation needs improving, but for a first attempt I'm reasonably happy. That's not to say I won't endeavour to improve things next time around!
Careful thought is needed to decide what the next project should be. Whilst my own area of interest (notice I say "interest", not "expertise"?!) is decorative stuff, I recognise the validity of publishing practical stuff too - maybe I'll give this a try? If I do try this route, I will certainly need to enlist the advise and help of IGKT members to make sure I'm doing things right! Having said that, because I've had so much support for this initial project, I know you folks will follow any posts about such a venture and advise accordingly.
Any suggestions or requests for future projects will be gratefully received.
A number of people have asked me privately or in public about a DVD. Forgive me for repeating myself, but the purpose of this exercise is NOT to establish a market for making money from such a DVD (although I wouldn't turn down an opportunity like that), I don't actually believe the market is sufficiently large to make it viable. My ultimate aim is to produce a "Projects" DVD, where I can present something to suppliment any courses I might be able to persuade colleges to put on. Making money from knotting is NOT easy, but perhaps making money from teaching it is possible? That would be particularly satisfying if we can encourage more people to take an interest in knotting, whether that be practical or decorative.
When you consider the number of people making Greetings Cards, surely there's an opening for us to promote knotting through craft courses? Even QVC and other digital TV channels in the UK are devoting more and more time to the subject of Greetings Cards - materials, books, videos and so on. Just a thought.
Anyway, thanks once again for your help and support.
Regards,
Phil