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How to Make Money in Your Home


By Peter Girling  

As we all know, there are many ways to make money in your home. They range from outright scams to good sensible ideas such as craft work, home laundry service, dog walking etc. Many of these ideas require some money to get started and in some cases, a lot of hard work! I'd like to focus here on what I believe is one of the best opportunities and is one which I use to make extra money.

This idea does not require any capital to get started IF you already have a digital camera and an internet connection. I assume that as you are reading this on the internet, you have at least got an internet connection! You may not know it but there are many Photo Libraries on the internet who are desperate for YOUR photos.

Once you have uploaded your photos to their site, they will market them and when they sell you will be paid a commission. Each photo can be sold repeatedly and each time they sell you recieve another commission! Your pictures could be sold to newspapers, magazines, book publishers, advertising agencies etc. You can normally upload your pictures to several sites. Think about that. If you upload 400 pictures to five different sites, that will be like having 2000 pictures for sale! You do not have to pay anything to the photolibrary to register with them.

So what kind of pictures are they looking for? Here is a list of some popular subjects;

Popular Subjects

Anything to do with business or finance. That means pictures fo people in meetings, using computers, sitting at desks. Photos of money, credit cards, financial charts etc.

Anything to do with medicine. That means pictures of doctors, nurses, medicine, medical equipment etc.

Pictures of people in everyday situations, playing, eating, shopping etc.

Pictures of food. Plates of food. A table set for a meal.

Close ups fo everyday objects.

This is by no means a complete list. I'd suggest that you visit some of the libraries and look at what sells. I've listed some libraries further down. Photolibraries say that they don't want any more pictures of sunsets, nature, pets and insects.

Photo Libraries

I can recommend the following photo libraries;

Fotolia.com
Picture nation.co.uk
Crestock.com
Shutterpoint.com

Hints and Tips

When you submit photos they should be sharply focused, well composed and have good colour saturation. Don't submit what you might call "holiday snaps." However cute your pet is, the libraries wont be interested in pictures of it unless it is studio set or doesn't look like your pet - if you follow me. Think about the photos you see of cats, dogs and other animals that you see on calendars. That is the standard of animal picture that they are looking for.

When submitting pictures of people you must have what is called a 'model release' form signed by the person/people in the picture - if they are recognizable. This is a legal form (which you can download from the picture library site) where the person/people in the picture are giving their permission for their picture to be published. This, of course, provides you, the photographer, with a problem if you have some super pics of a football crowd. Getting the signatures of several hundred/thousand people may just put you off!

I enjoy this way of making money because after I've uploaded my photos I can forget about them and just wait for the commission to roll in. I've been doing this for quite a while now and it's very nice to be paid repeatedly for pictures that I uploaded a long time ago.

In Conclusion

I believe that this is probably one of the best ways to make money in your home because it costs nothing to start - if you already have a digital camera. You can of course make special journeys out and about to take photos but I only take photos 'out and about' if I'm out shopping or on holiday. If you'd like to see some of my pictures that sell regularly, (they might surprise you) visit my website where you will also have the opportunity to sign up for a FREE weekly newsletter on money making photography tips. The link is at the bottom of this page. Get shooting and make some money!

Good luck, Peter Girling


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Choosing a Home Theater DVD Player For Your Home Theater

Sunday, August 1, 2010 3:54 PM Posted by Andy Subandono 0 comments

By Ben Anton

With all the new developments in audio-visual equipment on the market, it is hard to keep up with it all. However, there are some basics you should be aware of when looking for certain items, like your home theater DVD player.

The first question you may be asking is "Why do I need DVDs and a DVD player at all? My VHS works just fine." Well, the reasons are many. A home theater DVD:

- has a much sharper and clearer picture than video cassettes

- has superior sound quality to any VHS tape

- is less prone to having background noise

- allows you to see movies in "wide screen" or "full screen"

- allows you to watch movies in multiple languages or with subtitles

- has "extras", like bloopers, movie trailers and sometimes interviews

- can be used as a CD player as well (make sure it is CDR/CDRW compatible)

Once you've decide to purchase a home theater DVD player, you will need to educate yourself on what type of player you need for your specific home theater system. What follows will give you an outline of what to look for when you go to purchase your new player.

Here are some things you should look for in a quality DVD player:

AUDIO OUTPUTS

Every home theater DVD will have analog stereo outputs. This just means that it has the capability of being hooked into any two-channel amplifier.

However, with the increased use of "Dolby Digital Surround Sound", many of the newest, most cutting edge players will have six extra audio outputs. This will allow for the decoded 5.1 signal associated with Dolby Digital.

There are a couple of ways that the audio signal can get to your home theater receiver. Most have a digital connection, which can be accomplished through a coaxial or an optical connection. Your newest home theater DVD players and receivers oftentimes have both connections, but it never hurts to look and make sure you are getting just what you need.

VIDEO OUTPUTS

Most home theater DVD players have several video output connections that you can choose from. The one most commonly found is composite output. Most of the televisions available today have composite input and are therefore compatible with such a player.

If you are looking for a better picture, be sure to look for a television and DVD player with S-Video. This is considered a step up from composite. If you are using a television you currently own with your new DVD player and it has S-Video, be sure to use this connection.

There are two higher quality outputs available: component and rgb. If you are buying a whole home theater system all at once, including a home theater DVD player and possibly a home theater LCD flat panel television, you will want to look for equipment that will be compatible and work together as an audio-visual unit. Look for outputs on the player and inputs on the television.

ZONING CONSIDERATIONS

The entire world is divided into "zones". The US can be found in "zone 1", the UK can be found is "zone 2", Southeast and East Asia can be found in "zone 3", etc. Not all DVDs purchased can be played on all home theater DVD players, if you get one created for a specific zone.

When buying a new home DVD theater system, what you should look carefully for is a player that will play movies from any zone. Most on the market today have been modified so that they will play any and all DVDs, not matter what zone they were created for.

The actual sound and picture quality between DVD players can vary. Visit a local audio video retailer to listen and view the quality and features of the players available. It is also a good idea to read product reviews for various models of home theater DVD players before you buy, to see which brands and models are getting the better ratings and why.

All DVD players are not the same but the ultimate result is - a dynamic, exciting new feature to your home theater system.

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