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  This is an interview that appeared in Issue 2 of Big Time Music Trade Magazine, July 1997. 
 
 
Interview with Jim Stiles. 
Jim Stiles Video Production's. 
 
 
BIG TIME  :  Jim can you give us a little of your technical background? 
 
 
Jim  :  I attended a technical school for two years in video production's.  I think the most information came from picking people's brains, networking, I went to the library a lot.  Bill Dunn ( Producer ) was my junior high school science teacher way back when at Hodgkin's.  He referred me to a lot of good reference book's on video and the business. 
I worked part time at the local television station, Ch, 9.  There I really was able to structure myself around knowledgeable people.  Later I went independent and started my own video production business.  I started doing work for Sugarloaf U.S.A., Gold's Gym.  At this time I wear a lot of different hat's.  I work part time at the University of Maine-Augusta, ( Audio Visual Dept.)  Going to school for my degree in Library and Information Science and do video production work.  My most steady work besides the university has been producing wedding video's.  I like doing wedding's because there is always high energy and every one is in a good mood.  Wedding's give me a chance to be creative.  i've never seen two wedding's come out the same, there almost like making a tie-die T- shirt. 
 
 
BIG TIME  :  What kind of Equipment is involved with video production? 
 
JIM  :  When people look at having a wedding video taped, they can choose between a one camera shoot or a two camera shoot.  i don't like to use a lot of lighting equipment when I produce wedding's.  I don't like me to noticed that much.  I know of some who like to build it up big, with a lot of fancy lighting ( to impress), I just don't think that's necessary, big lighting takes away form the event.  I do use Panasonic S-VHS format cameras and editing equipment.  I also provide a duplication service, so people can get multiple copies at once.  All copies are provided with labeling and cases.  I meet with people down town Augusta and my office is in Gardiner, this is where I handle most of my call's:  582-XXXX. 
 
 
BIG TIME  :  What got you interested in video production's? 
 
 
JIM  :  I love movies and I must admit that I am a visual learner.  Some people can read about the Egyptian Pyramids and get the whole geometric information.  Me, I need to see them.  I always learned better from watching the 16mm films in school.  I remember starting on the 8 mm film camera when I was 12 years old, making short films.  I started making music video's in high school.  I was in a garage band. 
 
 
BIG TIME  :  What instrument did you play? 
 
 
JIM  :  Keyboards.  I couldn't play very well but the band in my neighborhood needed keyboards, so I picked up a Korg DW 6000, synthesizer and volunteered to play in the band.  We knew three songs and played them over and over again, I drove my dad nut's.  I think the fact that I was the only kid with a garage helped also. 
 
 
BIG TIME  :  Say if the local cable companies in our four counties decided to run an hour or two program for local bands.  How much would you say that would help? 
 
 
JIM  :  That's a good question.  I knew Fox 51 was doing something like that.  I think it's a great idea.  Augusta now has Ch 7.  The local vocational station.  I would think they would want to do something to promote school bands, garage bands.  If local access showed local bands, it would let people know that they are not just making noise.  They are in fact musicians. 
 
 
BIG TIME  :  What is your experience working with bands? 
 
 
JIM  :  I've never made a big Bon Jovi video.  And I really don't think bands can afford a few hundred thousand, just to look good.  Some times I shoot bands or musicians who sound good to me.  I produced Justine Crouse's wedding.  He played a few tunes at the reception and blew me away.  He wasn't playing to get paid or look good, he was doing it because he loved it.  And maybe having the experience on video was a good thing.  We spoke about doing a video at the tavern in Gardiner.  What I provide bands, is a professional video with professional sound.  The two must be related.  They can market themselves with the tape or sell them after the show.  Some bands like the visual aspects but do not like to be in the video's.  I remember talking to Bob Caldwell, with the Boneheads.  I was going to make a short film and asked him if he would be interested in doing the background music.  He ws excited, he thought that would be great.  I asked him if he wanted a video of the band and I would make it for him, but he did not want that.  He wanted to be behind the scenes.  He really did not have a need for a video. 
 
 
BIG TIME  :  How can technology increase the exposure for bands? 
 
 
JIM  :  I'd say the Internet.  The Internet has great sound and video.  It's really not that difficult to get your band on the Internet.  If that isn't exposure, I don't know what is.  People can view a video of the band that they want to check out via the Internet.  There are a lot of sites like this on the Internet. 
 
 
BIG TIME  :  What would you say to a band wanting a video? 
 
 
JIM  :  Always start with the end in mind first.  Make sure you have a clear visual idea of what it is you want the video to be used for.  Plan, Plan, Plan, consult with people.  Get all your ducks in a row before you head into production.   Production can be expensive, but if you plan well it can be fun. 
 
 
BIG TIME  :  So if a band had a video made, you could also provide multiple copies? 
 
 
JIM  :  Certainly, I could provide copies to anyone with a tape.  I can duplicate 5 to 5,000 copies.  When I produce a wedding there are always extra copies for the parents, grandparents, wedding party, etc..  It's just one less step people have to worry about.  If a band wanted a video made we could handle the production and the distribution of tapes.

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SPICY DUCK 23.99
Deboned duck, basil, bell peppers, mushrooms, scallions and onions in a spicy chili sauce.


FISH
Steamed or Fried | Comes with Jasmine White Rice or Brown Rice
Additional Sides Available | Lunch 10 - Dinner 15

GARLIC FISH
Tilapia, broccoli, peas, carrots in a garlic sauce.

SPICY CHILI FISH
Tilapia, bell peppers and basil in a spicy tamarind sauce.

SWEET & SOUR FISH
Tilapia, pineapple, onions, scallions, bell peppers, cucumbers and tomato in a sweet & sour sauce.

GINGER FISH
Tilapia, onions, scallions, ginger, bell peppers and mushrooms in a ginger sauce.

CHOO CHEE FISH
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SPECIALTIES FROM THE SEA
Comes with Jasmine White Rice or Brown Rice | Additional Sides Available

THAI CUISINE SHRIMP 14.59
Ten (10) shrimp, flash fried, house combo sauce and a bed of vegetables.

SPICY SHRIMP 14.59
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ORANGE SHRIMP 14.59
Ten (10) shrimp, flash fried, orange sauce and a bed of vegetables.

GARLIC SEAFOOD 15.69
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Steamed shrimp, scallops, fish, mussels and chicken with snow peas, onions, peas, carrots, and basil leaves in red curry.

LEMONGRASS SEAFOOD 16.69
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SPICY SEAFOOD 16.69
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SHRIMP LOVE SCALLOPS 15.69
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SEAFOOD COMBO 16.69
Shrimp, scallops, squid, sautรฉed with mixed vegetables and fresh ginger in a brown sauce.


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STICKY RICE 3.95
When available.

STEAMED GREEN BEANS
OR VEGETABLES 3.95

EXTRA DIPPING SAUCE 1

STEAMED RICE NOODLES 2

EXTRA WHITE OR BROWN RICE 2

STEAMED BROCCOLI 3.95

EXTRA PROTEIN
Shrimp, Scallop Squid 3 | Tofu, Chicken, Beef, Pork 2