Fpv, if you are short on money why don't you ask whoever the birthday party is for if you can get some payment for your time and effort. I know this posting is two days later and maybe you have but just in case, I know I would as it makes you feel like you're not just there as the person with the camera running around trying to get a shot of everyone and it also raises your game when you start editing and producing finished DVD's for customers, I know this is a forum for amateur videographers but what about setting your sights a little bit higher?

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