File puptcrit/puptcrit.1002, message 355


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Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:54:57 -0500
From: puppetpro-AT-aol.com
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Profit in archiving?


This reminds me of Lynda.com. But in that case, tutorials in software seem much more reasonable on line rather than tutorials in any art disciplines. While much can be learned from books, videos, and the like, there's nothing to compare to the personal touch of a master who can see what you are doing and lead you toward fulfilling your vision. Not to mention the society of other students in a class from whom much information can be gleaned.   
And, the experience of being with others while seeing a live show can never be replaced!    

Rolande




-----Original Message-----
From: Naomi Guss <na-AT-puppetsinmelbourne.com.au>
To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org
Sent: Thu, Feb 25, 2010 5:55 am
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Profit in archiving?


I'm not sure whether I should reply or not, but here goes...

If anyone has visited my site, they will see the 'Learn Online' page. This
has been so popular that I'm actually giving it its own website soon. I used
to get about 50 hits per day; since last year that has grown to about 1000
hits per day. There is most definitely a niche audience who want to learn
how to make things and perform with puppets. Predominantly a
hobby/teacher/parent crowd, but it is very strong. 

As for profitability, it can work, although through trial and error. I've
discovered that 'membership only' websites with some content available for a
fee is not very popular. I've found video tutorials and downloadable
patterns to be extremely popular; even for a small fee. I did have a poll on
my site, and out of paying for a membership, paying for bite-sized
tutorials/videos, and paying for a magazine, the magazine was most popular.
(I think I had about 30 respondents overall, before I cut the poll off - I
had intended continuing it). 

If people have the time, energy and money to waste (initially), I think an
online Wikipedia for puppetry would be excellent. Especially if it included
other things, such as reviews, interviews, etc.

The reason I'm reluctant to give the info away... I'm currently one of the
few people doing this on the net and don't want too many competitors  :)

Anyway, if anyone would like to do it, I would recommend it. I know I'd love
a site like that, and so would plenty of others. 

(Not to take away from UNIMA and the national centres, or other sites, but
this information really isn't collated easily in one place anywhere on the
net, except for Puppet Wikia or Muppet Wiki)


------- 

Naomi Guss

www.puppetsinmelbourne.com.au

Puppets in Melbourne 

-----Original Message-----
From: Alan Cook [mailto:alangregorycook-AT-msn.com] 
Sent: Thursday, 25 February 2010 3:55 AM
To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org
Subject: [Puptcrit] Profit in archiving?

I don't know about the profit angle, but the prophet angle is there. 

Paul McPharlin lived with his parents in comfy surroundings, and had time to
do all the wonderful unprofitable stuff that resulted in the publications,
the founding of Puppeteers of America, and the bringing together of so many
individuals & troupes in common cause.

I see it as sort of a spiritual process---no big bucks but cultural,
personal & community enrichment, without which, life is not worth living and
without meaning. The Arts are necessary. 




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