Lisa-- you have mail, call me!

San Diego - Rock-n-Roll Marathon
 

SHOOTER AVAILABLE

I'll be coming to San Diego to accompany a family member who is running the Marathon on June 4.

Anyone producing a video on the event? Need a good shooter?

Would prefer travel light and use your camera/sticks. If necessary, I can bring a GL-2, but don't want to carry a tripod on the flight.

Looking for modest compensation.

A big favor
 

I need to call upon the huge community to help me achieve a goal and of course I do thank you in advance.

I need help.

I want to be able to place my video segments (30 minutes at a time- apx 50 hours total) on the web using Flash. I need a web company that knows far more than I do about Flash, Pay Pal etc.... I can shoot and edit, I need the other side of that equation. I can give the finished product to them but need help from here after.

Any ideas...leads...friends etc...? The quality must be 'the standard by which the industry is judged."


Please advise...Mike

Please explain?!?
 

Hi Michael,

Sorry mate, I'm slightly confused by your post!

1. You say you need the "community" to help you out, but later say you need a "web company"? Why not just contact one of the billion major web design companies out there? In Australia, I recommened Think First (www.thinkfirst.com.au). If you're handling all the video side of things - all you really need is a webdesign/e-commerce system I would think?

2. By writing "Pay Pal", I'm presuming you are selling your product? Even more of a reason to just contact a web design company.

3. I don't know much about Flash, but I don't think that it's the best way to "show off" video footage. Quicktime or RealPlayer would be much more appropriate I would think? Or do you mean that you want to make the web site in Flash?

I think it would be easier to help you out if you explain what you want to actually achieve a bit better. What's the end result/product?

However, from what you've written, and if I make a few presumptions I would suggest filming all your "stuff", contacting a web firm that specialises in "video streaming" and "e-commerce" (Google will return hundreds of results - maybe consult a webdesign forum for advice), send them a copy of your footage at "best" quality and let them "do there thing".

If you require specific help on the technical aspects of exporting your footage from your NLE to a format suitable for the web, then this is definatily the place to ask!

www.atomsfilms.com is probably a site worth visting (and the "company" site www.atomentertainment.com).

A good starting point would be: http://www.google.com.au/search?q=we...en-US:official.

Anyway, good luck with your project! Hopefully we can be of some assistance!

Later!

Chris!

The highest quailty would be with WMV-9(VC-1) or h.264.

The two best options I think you have are to use Google Video to sell you movie. You upload, they compress, post and deal with trasnactions and stuff. I haven't dealt with them so I don't know what its like to be on the seller end.

The other option is a WMV DRM server company. This way it protects your content and offers really high quaility. You will need to probably get a website done with payment methods and all sorts of stuff.

Wish you luck!

what you ask is at minimum a 10.000$ project.
Do you expect to pay this ?

Clarify
 

Thank you already for the post. Here are some specific questions.
1.) Best/easiest video format? I believe Flash is because it is in each browser and the end user does not have to download. The video is strong and not jittery. Check out http://www.northpoint.org/sermons. I like the design in that it allows to to watch and purchase.

2.) How to uplooad/maintain site. I will need to be able to control and manage my site by putting new programs on it. A Yahoo type company may be to big. I need a boutique type and am willing to pay for it.

3.) continue with the links you feel are helpful. I am devouring them all trying to get up to speed. Compression, loading, size... these are all new terms. Well, size isn't a new term!

Mike

Keith, have you checked into the "DVD and Web Video Delivery" forum right here at DVInfo? It's a message board devoted to just your questions.

Hello from DC
 

Hello, I'm new to this forum and wanted find out what people here are interested in. I'm putting finishing touches on a short script (approx 15-25 min). I'm accumulating gear. I've got a partner who'll DP the project, I'll be directing. I have 25 years experience in television news -- mostly graphics and design and animation. To direct some short films has been a dream of mine forever -- now with the gear and the web, it's actually within my reach.

This project is (I'm sure you've read it before) NO CASH. I can not pay, so what I'm looking for are young people who have ambition, reliability, and want to learn. It will be a small crew. Here's what I'm looking for right now:

1 to 2 audio people
1 to 2 continity/script supervisor/shot logger
1 grip/lighting assistant

More to come if this project gets off the ground. I want you to get the most out of this project that you can -- I'm willing to give you as much -- short of cash -- that I can give, all that I ask in return is your ambition and dedication to filmmaking.

Email me if interested.

cmsattler27@mac.com

Thanks for listening.

Reply...
 

Hi Michael,

1. Again, I don't know much about distributing video via Flash, but I can confirm that Flash is simply a plug-in. End users DO have to download it. But that's not an issue at all. It's seemless in most browsers and on most operating systems.

2. Sounds like you need a "content management system" (CMS). This is basically a password protected website that lets you easily change certain aspects of the site (update text, add pictures, etc.). This way you don't have to learn anything technical. Search for "what is a CMS" in Google for more info.

3. I would hope "compression" isn't a new term if you're into video editing!

My suggestion would be, seeing as you like the "North Point" is to contact the people who made it. Their website is: http://www.galaxybright.com.

As Keith said, Google Video is another option (probably your best option!). Visit: http://video.google.com/support and read the FAQs...

Good luck!

Chris!

Tacoma, WA help available
 

I will be moving to the Tacoma area in July/ Aug. I am looking to help out on any size project. I have an XL1s. I want to get better at using it and do something useful.

I've got some stands...
 

What kind of stands are you specifically looking for and how many? If I don't have what you need there is also an excellent lighting house in town. JR Lighting.

Heath, I'd be interested. PM me so that we can talk more.

Oops sorry, I didn't realize that this was two weeks ago. If you still need someone let me know.

Big Thanks!
 

To Boyd Ostroff, Steve House, Matt Daviss and all the other users who have tirelessly put up with my endless barage of questions! Big thanks, Big hug!

i might be taking your place as questionnaire my 1st question how do i post a thread... i know how to post replys saying as it has a button to do so... thx :)

Florida/Ft. Lauderdale Camera Man Available
 

Camera Man/Sound Tech Operator Available

I have my own gear and will travel. Also I have a current passport for International Travel. Network / Commercial Experience

Feel Free to contact me anytime at Chacon@tmail.com.

Brian Chacon

Bump to keep the thread active!

Cinelease has a facility in Vegas as well; I work with them all the time out of LA.

But if it's really just a handful of lightstands you need, I'd recommend just finding a still photo place. There must be one that will rent you the stuff.

thanks for getting back to my guys. the particular person I was working with
on this was just taking way too long with any sort of timeline and
retainer, i have withdrawn from doing the video due to serious potential
scheduling conflicts.

Advice Needed on Getting Commercial Work
 

Hi,

I would like some advice and tips on how to get work producing commercial spots. Since there is such a wealth of knowledge in the forums, I thought I might be able to get some help.

I am currently producing a commercial spot and have a JVC GY-HD100U(A). If anyone can give me some advice on how to find the work, let me know. Wondering the right people to approach at the cable companies that can outsource the work to independent's etc. Any info and tips?

I want to put together a list of Directors, DP's, sound/lighting tech's, and editors that might be in my area that I can hook up with in case I get some commercial jobs. Shooting commercials is an avenue I would like to pursue and knowing crew people ahead of time would certainly save time in the long run, should I get some clients.


Best,
Lisa

There are a few places listing on Mandy.com. Craigslist, etc. Quite a few in the Orlando/Ivanhoe area. I do a daily search through about 6 different boards.

Thanks a bunch
 

Hi Keith,

I'm near Daytona. Good to know you.

Thanks for the tip.

Best,
Lisa

Since when is Daytona Central Florida? Sheesh, that's like, almost Georgia! LOL!

Closer than GA
 

Hi,

It's closer than Georgia LOL. :)

Lisa

It's about halfway. I've done a couple jobs up near Jacksonville and in Georgia. Actually, I'm almost closer to Georgia than Miami, which I have done more times than I like.

The trip to Miami to me is a long one. I understand there is a good amount of work there.

Saw your site, liked your art. Must have taken some time to put it together.

Best,
Lisa

Thank you. The art is mostly from college, and the site sort of fell together, as they often do.

As far as work in Miami, yeah, there is lots of freelance stuff down there. Problem is, most don't pay enough to make the drive worth while. I've had a few jobs that after gas, cigarettes, and coffee, have left little profit. Not to mention, it's a 6 hour round trip, and after a long day it is easy to doze off on the way home. Working Atlanta is even worse, because there are no direct routes to anywhere in Georgia.

Camcorder stores in Perth, Australia.???
 

I'm going to Perth for vacation in june, visiting family..

While I'm down there I'm hoping to get my hands on a new or slightly used camera.. I'm currently using the Canon XL1s, and are quite happy with it.. But I have received a good offer for it, and considering it's quite much cheaper down there, why not climb a few steps up on the ladder of technology..

I'm looking into buying a camcorder in between 3500-5000$ 5000 being the maximum.( I think....)

Which type of Camera I haven't really decided on yet, but I'm looking into both DV and HDV... e.g. Sony FX1 and the Z1E.. But the Z1E is problably a bit to expensive...

But by all means.. I'm open for suggestions... Read the DVX100 is better than the FX1 on certain areas, and have read tons of great reviews on the panasonics...

Please help me get in touch with either people that can help me or stores directly..

Thank you!!

Atlanta videogapher needed 5/13/06
 

A publishing associate needs a videographer to videotape speakers at a software developer conference in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, May 13. It's an 8-hour job. Requirements include

* 3CCD MiniDV or better camera (Client wants footage delivered on MiniDV for ingest, regardless of source camera.)
* Wireless lavalier mic for the speaker (Only one person at a time will be presenting.)
* Shoot for Web distribution. That is, frame each presenter in a head & shoulders shot with sharp focus and minimal camera movement.

There's no editing required. Videographer will hand over the tapes at the end of the day, unless you shot in HD and need to downconvert. You can bill extra for blank media costs, but all master tapes become property of the client.

Client's budget is about $500, but you can probably negotiate a fee. I know there are a good number of you in the southeast, so I hope someone can help him out on short notice.

I don't have his permission for you to contact him directly yet, so you can e-mail me in the meantime at borekvideo@highstream.net.

Thanks!

T.J.

Ty's THE MAN...use him in confidence!

Matt G

Video Equipment Rentals places in PA?
 

Does anyone know of video equipment rental places in the Philadelphia to Allentown (Lehigh Valley) area. Preferably ones who rent wireless lav systems and 3 chip minidv cameras.

Thanks
-Jim

I've rented a GL2 from Cardinal Camera in Lansdale from time-to-time.
http://www.cardinalcamera.com
Not sure if they carry wireless audio though (I'm guessing not).

Also, there's a guy in Hareleysville that rents gear:
http://www.jaydelp.com
I've rented from him in the past as well. Great guy.
Really cool editing suite. :)

New York Camera & Video in Southhampton rents everything (bummer they closed their Quakertown location)
http://www.nycv.com
(then click rentals)

Hope this helps.
Have fun.

Indie feature in Austin late July
 

We're shooting an indie in late July/ early August in Austin and DFW.

If you have any interest in helping or working as a grip, boom-op, or other misc crew (director and dp are accounted for), please send your resume, rate, avail and contact info in a pm.

Thanks
dutch

Seems like PMs are disabled (at least for me). I'd like to help, though I don't have any experience in field production (just church camera operation). Any more info available about time required, dates, etc?

--Daniel

Footage from Johannesburg and / or Durban (South Coast), South Africa
 

Hello,

(I hope it is OK to post this message on the board and, if so, that it is in the right place. If not - moderators - please feel free to delete it - no problem).

This is a long shot but does anyone want / need footage of / from Johannesburg or Durban (South Coast), South Africa?

What started out as a hobby a couple of years ago has turned into a small fortunes worth of (mainly Sony) equipment that, at the moment, gets used for paid jobs about three times a month and this is killing me.

I have been in the computer business most of my life and have spent most of my life trying to get out of it! This (video, compositing, animation, etc.) is what I really have always wanted to do for a living and to this end I have formed a new company and am presently working on ways of marketing the services of the company (and this post does not represent one of them) but for now just being able to make better use of my investment is enough for me.

Basically - the deal would be as follows:

You tell me what you want - I'll go and shoot it and send it to you.

If you like it and it's useable - make me an offer.

If you don't want to pay me - that's also OK (you won't see many offers like this) - at least I'm gaining experience and getting to use my equipment purposefully.

ALTERNATIVELY:

If there are any budding writers, film students, cameramen, actors or actresses, sound and lighting students, in or around Johannesburg, South Africa - let's get together, see if we can produce something worthwhile to showcase, and then market it (please note that I said 'we' not 'me'). I have the resources and the equipment but don't think that I could write a script or act (although sometimes I wonder). If nothing else it is hands-on experience for everyone!

(Again - if this message offends anyone on the board i.e. if I am 'stepping on anyones toes' here in South Africa - please let me know - and I'll have it deleted by the moderators.)

Regards,

Dale.

Tim, Did you get this covered? I would consider it, but have been waiting to get a wireless lav (A-T W R100 T101 series.) Guess it is time to go to BH and order ;)

Well, now the guy's getting cold feet about the whole thing. I'll try to reply back today.

You have PM

Minneapolis shooter/DP/audio op available
 

Hey all, I work in broadcast sports here in town and am looking to get into a little bit of indie filmmaking just for fun on the side. Very knowledgeable about lighting, photography and audio. I won't charge you a rate, that's what my day job is for, I'm just looking to have a little fun, express my creativity and meet some people.

EDIT: I do some editing, but I'm more used to calling and cutting shots live.

Real pay? I'm up for it!