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by **bbooks** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 9:25 am

Greetings. Nice to be here. I'm just starting to get involved.

I'm an at-home mom in Iowa. I'm in the process of getting a very small home business off the ground (to help pay for my daughter's school tuition). It started out to be focused on scanning photos for archival purposes, but after creating a DVD slide show with PE 3.0 for my parent's 50th Wedding Anniversay, I'm moving in some other directions. I have a friend who does productions in various media, and we're trying out a business relationship in which I can do small editing jobs for him.

I've enjoyed learning the video editing. I've been learning a lot from the Adobe forum, Chuck Engel's site, and the PE In a Snap book.

I volunteered to create a promotional video for my daughter's school. I thought I would put it up in the gallery for some feedback, but it's too big. When it's up on the school web site, I will post again and ask for some feedback.

I'm looking forward to learning more from you all.

Sue

by **Chuck Engels** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 9:49 am

Welcome Sue, we are all very happy to have you join us !

I was always told 'The best thing to come out of Iowa was I-35' (the Minnesota people will understand), now I know different

Seriously, I love Iowa. Spent some time traveling through the state a few times a year back in the 80's and 90's, beautiful country. Attended a few concerts in Ames, always had a great time.

Can't wait to see what you've done!

by **bbooks** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 9:56 am

Ha, ha! Yes, I've heard that one before. Lately I've been living the reality of the Iowan who runs the furnace for part of the day and the AC for another part. I grew up here, moved to Colorado for a long time, got smart, and returned - but not for the weather!

Thanks for the greeting, Chuck.

Sue

by **Rockdoc** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 6:18 pm

Welcome from another at-home mom!

by **Cinde** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 6:27 pm

Welcome Sue. We have a bit in common. I'm starting a work from home job doing memorial videos.

by **bbooks** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 11:30 am

Thanks for the welcome, ladies! :-D

by **Maxine370** » Fri Apr 06, 2007 11:37 am

Hi Sue,

We have much in common. I too am a SAHM with a 3 1/2 year old in a expensive preschool (expensive is the only kind in NYC) and a 1 1/2 year old (both boys). I left my job in marketing after Isaac was born (other one is Noah) to focus on them and my growing video editing business (which pays for the school).

I do video photo albums and home movie video editing and I've been asked to even do some wedding videos (not the filming just the editing). I love the projects I get to do and each one helps me hone my skills even more.

Let me add that this forum (and previously the Adobe Forum) has been sooooo helpful and even a lifesaver at times. From the tech support to the inspiration from Chuck, Steve, Ron and all the members too many to mention. You couldn't have found a better support system.

Anyway, welcome to the forum. If you need any advice as a video editor or a mom don;t hesitate.

by **bbooks** » Sat Apr 07, 2007 10:11 am

Well, yes, we do have a lot in common. My kids are older now: 13 and 16. Do you find that your previous life in marketing has helped with your business? I have made quite the departure. I used to work as a health care professional. It's been great fun to get into something that is allowing me to feed my creative side now.

by **momoffduty** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 6:57 pm

Welcome Sue, I couldn't live without my PE in a Snap book. This forum is great too. I have lived in Iowa (9months) and Colorado (7 years). From what I remember the people in Iowa were warm and welcoming. Do miss the camping in the mountains of Colorado tho. Also lived a few years in Ohio. We are now in St. Louis and it is the same here..furnace 1/2 day and AC 1/2 day. I have a 16yo too, they are fun.

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