Re: The future of post - opposite view

No successful business model?



Who do you know that owns a Panavision film camera?



No one. You can only rent from them. That way they make sure that EVERY camera is at latest hardware, software level. (No finger pointing about problems either).



At the highER end of post I believe this model will work.



Let discreet worry about keeping the hardware and software up to date. If they do not serve me well, I'll stop my monthly payments.



Here's another successful business model close to home: The entire Avid offline system rental market. People rent what they need for as long as it is needed.



True rental costs are to high to sustain a Normal post host, but if both sides of the equation (owner & discreet like entity) "think different" then a new model could emerge.



Jef