The good news is you have delirium

A while back, I blogged about the Steadicam Merlin, and how I was having some difficulty getting it to balance properly.

As advised, I bought an extra middle weight, but I didn’t find it to make any difference. I gave up on it. At least for the short term. I’m convinced it can be done, and I will try to crack the code again in the new year.

One person I know who has unlocked the mystery is Dan (aka jerkmony), a fellow shooter I’m friends with on Twitter. Check out his Flickr profile for pictures of how he balanced his Merlin. Maybe if he comes to Windsor, he could balance mine. I think I see a side business for him.

Blogging is sometimes like going to the gym. You skip it once or twice, and the next thing you know, a week (or four) goes by and it just seems harder to get started again.

But I’m back, and I’m ready to talk about what lies ahead for Delirium Media.

I am planning major changes to the web site for 2009. It will have a different look and there will definitely be some new videos posted. I have not set a target date for the new site, but for now, I will set a soft deadline of February 1st.

I am also planning to add personnel, including sales associates, camera operators, and editors, so if you or someone you know is interested, please send a resume to the e-mail address on our contact page.

Our wedding video packages will also be changing (for the better, of course). I plan to lower the cost of adding a second camera. I’m doing this for two reasons. Number one, to be sensitive to the tough economic times we’re in, particularly here in Windsor (Motor City of Canada). And number two, I just know that using two cameras gives me more creativity, resulting in a better product for me to showcase, which in turn, should lead to more bookings.

Those are the things to count on. There will probably be a few surprises as well, so stay tuned.

That’s all for now. From the Delirium Media team, have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!