tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2759913671101666257.post5031025660595404514..comments2023-05-24T06:02:06.480-05:00Comments on Chuck's Chatter: Storm Chasing - Hobby or Profession?Chuck Doswellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03099345055614900157noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2759913671101666257.post-21582031954772324872013-05-08T21:42:31.135-05:002013-05-08T21:42:31.135-05:00When I was a poor chaser in the early and mid 90s ...<br />When I was a poor chaser in the early and mid 90s it was beneficial to sell my videos to TWC and the tornado project to cover some of my cost. I agreed to a one time showing with a few of my tornado videos I sold to TWC but they rebroadcasted and even made a 1996 chase summary video with my video embedded. I was never given any additional compensation when TWC used my video on several other occasions.<br /><br />During the last 15 years I have not sold any of my videos and I pay for my own chase vacations. A more truly enjoyable hobby when you don't have to worry about selling your videos.<br /><br />The only thing I worry about now is trying to avoid the chaser hoards but I will not let that deter me during my annual chase vacations.<br /><br />Bill Gargangarganwxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11872652067331338980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2759913671101666257.post-90432410642944518162013-05-07T21:41:23.911-05:002013-05-07T21:41:23.911-05:00Gil,
Read the blog carefully ... I'm well awa...Gil,<br /><br />Read the blog carefully ... I'm well aware that I can't control the reasons other people might have to chase. I'm merely advising against some of them. It's pretty evident out there that many disregard my advice. They're quite free to do so.<br /><br />No thanks are necessary - I always read comments submitted to my blog. But I reserve the right not to published them. BTW - if you're going to submit comments and hope to see them published, my rule is that if you don't include your FULL name (which the above does NOT!), I won't publish them. I know you're Gilbert Sebenste, so I'll let this one slide ... but not again!Chuck Doswellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03099345055614900157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2759913671101666257.post-20978590529248665122013-05-07T18:38:25.683-05:002013-05-07T18:38:25.683-05:00Chuck,
I would argue that the chances of making m...Chuck,<br /><br />I would argue that the chances of making money on photography or videos in regards to storm chasing has dwindled even more than you say. But always, ALWAYS look over every contract thoroughly, and if you don't understand *anything* in there, don't sign it until you have a lawyer look it over and explain it to you. Over the years, Martin Lisius has been giving chasers great, free advice and it's information that should be taken seriously.<br /><br />Storm chasing is what you want it to be, not necessarily the storm. For me it is, but for others, it's a money-making opportunity, a business, where both are done. And to me, that's perfectly fine. However, if you miss the boat that the storm is center stage, no matter why you are out there...you're ordering a salad at a steakhouse. Of course you can do it; but...why?<br /><br />Also, and the tour companies know this reasonably well or better...storm chasing is only part of the experience. Flyover country my foot! When in Amarillo, I try to get to Caprock Canyons State Park. There's some really beautiful country out there, and there's "old west" abandoned cities or farmsteads that are a photographer's dream. Get off the Interstate, and see what's out there!<br /><br />Anyway, enough. Thanks for taking the time to read this.Gilberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05267525662313103148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2759913671101666257.post-11164820355682690372013-05-07T17:00:25.689-05:002013-05-07T17:00:25.689-05:00Great post! Unless you are employed by a TV stati...Great post! Unless you are employed by a TV station, I think viewing the whole endeavor as a hobby puts everything in the right frame of reference. <br /><br />Keep up the great work!John Huntingtonhttp://www.controlgeek.netnoreply@blogger.com