Why not check out your area Art Institute? If there is not one in your area, your next choice is a college or university. Practically, all colleges and universities have film schools or film departments. Sometimes, you must contact the department called, "School of Journalism."

Generally, aside from small basic expenses, schools will shoot your video for FREE! That’s right...FREE!

One reason is that, though film students may be extremely talented and competent, they are not yet considered "professionals." Therefore, they cannot charge the commercial rates that their professional videographer counterparts can demand (and get).

Another reason is that your video shoot will usually qualify as a class project for the student videographer and, ultimately, a grade.

You, on the other hand, get the best of both worlds...an economical project as well as professional equipment and talent.

Another outlet is a Public Access television station crew. You can often, if not usually, find a crew that is willing to volunteer and work with you free of charge as well. Some stations may require you to attend a brief course, or pay a small fee. But the savings are phenomenal over commercial sources.

By the way, I am also Executive Producer of "Blowin’ Up!" a nationally syndicated music video program that, exclusively, will feature the videos of independent and unsigned recording artists "in the making." So far, ten markets have agreed to carry the program.

If or when you have a broadcast quality video, I would greatly appreciate receiving a copy of it. Your music should, however, fall within the music styles of Rap, Hip-Hop, R&B, Contemporary Jazz, or Contemporary Gospel.

No videos with expletives can or will be aired. Also, no videos can or will be returned. So, please don’t send us your only copy.

"Blowin’ Up!" will begin airing in January ‘99 and will be carried on Public Access stations nationwide. Videos should be sent to: "Blowin’ Up!", in care of Pegasus Productions, 120 Barnhill Drive, Crockett, Texas 75835.