I am working on a proposal for a 2 camera video production ultimately to be viewed on the Web. Locations would be in the Peninsula/Silicon Valley area (say Redwood City down to San Jose) I am located in Palo Alto.

Here's the deal - I need to add at least one LOCALLY BASED freelance crew member to join my production team but have no idea what day rates are typical...this person would be the principal camera operator/dp person and would also be involved with sound issues (so clearly a person with a wide range of experience)

We would be shooting one day a week for six weeks (mostly in an ENG/documentary style although some shots would have the opportunity to be properly staged) It would be ideal if the person shot on a Panasonic AG-HVX200 so that both cameras matched up but that's something that can be discussed. Both wireless and shotgun mics will be used. Lighting will be mostly using natural available light sources with perhaps some reflected/bounced light however for the more staged interview segments richer lighting setups would be a possibility.

To be honest, my budget isn't the greatest but I thought I'd at least see what's out there and maybe make a few connections with people I'd like to work with in the future. Given that, larger production houses probably wouldn't be a fit for this one...I'm more looking for an individual freelancer.

Contact me if you are interested in submitting your day rates or know of someone who lives in the local area for whom this might be a fit.

Steve