Flattery will get you everywhere! And how can you not like the current World Champions
Seriously now. My suggestion would be to use the search function here and on Volition.com to look up some threads on video shopping. It will give you a great idea of the pitfalls and the rewards. There are a few companies that will loan equipment. My recommendation is to take advantage of it and try a few. If you hate it, nothing lost. If you love it, then you buy your own rig and are on your way

EPMS (Ellis Property) is a good one for loaning the equipment and training you how to use it.
Right now the successful video shoppers travel quite a bit. It's a combo of going to where the jobs are available and rotations being longer for video shops than many written shops. In the few years since I stared video, I am seeing more jobs available. Depending on your goals, you may be fine with waiting for more in the greater KC area.
Either way, feel free to ask questions. We are all willing to help and some of us are not so sarcastic
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