Good observations and right on the money.
My problem is, though I love video editing, my talent is far behind what I see on the web. The Wedding Sites I have visited are producing movies.
I picked up two JVC GHD1's last year but I can't seem to find the instant talent button. I have been volunteering may services around town for non-profits to get experience, but I just could never make the commitment to do weddings. You guys commit yourselves one to two years in advance and the quality standards you are setting for the compensatation you are recieving leaves me out of the game.
Thats why I thought maybe I could compete in an area that isn't quite so defined yet. Web commercials tend to be quick low quality disposable spots, aleast at this time. I really have been trolling for video editors and web designers in the same boat as me who think the idea might work but I really seem to be turning them off with the rinky-dink website and the business model is non existant.
As far as your advice on the pay for downloads, especially for weddings, it was a dumb idea. The only money you seem to make from event videography seems to be the up front agreed upon price. I just thought if anyone knew of an inexpensive way to put it on your site you guys would.
Thanks for you help, good luck in the wedding business and I will see you in the other area's. Rick Smith