Helping Hands from 2007 at DVinfo.net

Michael Best · August 1st, 2006, 06:49 PM

Just wanted to make any area filmmakers aware that there is equipment available.

Chevy P-30 Production Stepvan
JVC-HD100
Sennheiser MKH-416 with blimp
Kessler Crane
Magicam IIA Stabilizer
Desisti 1K Fresnel
(2) ARRI 650 Fresnels
(2) ARRI 300 Fresnels
(2) ARRI 150 Fresnels
(1) 300 broad
(1) Lowel 2000 watt softlite
(2) Lowel 1500 watt softlites
(2) 500 watt softboxes
(2) 500 watt Bardwell broads
(10) heavy duty stands, up to 14 ft in height
(10) C-stands with some gobo arms
(16) regular duty stands
(3) Bogen Tripods
(2) Bogen 503 heads
(1) Bogen 3066 head
Roland hard disk recorder
Dolly 8, 10, or 20 ft track

m1best@hotmail.com 814-490-2525

Michael Best · August 1st, 2006, 06:55 PM

Setup guy - me
Movie Projection
(2) 20 ft big screens
Fog/Haze machines
(4) mixers 4,12,16,32
36v production cart
Generator
Miles of cables & connectors
Matthews Flags
Wide array of gels
Bescor cam light 50/100 and battery pack
Light trusses
1500 sq ft staging area/Greenscreen/ADR/Foley
Bogen tripod dolly
Editing suite
Crown wired lav
Cases/tools/misc and whatever I forgot

Beth Dill · August 2nd, 2006, 04:53 AM

Too bad you're not selling any of this :-)

Michael Best · August 2nd, 2006, 05:52 AM

Will sell it all for the right price..

Beth Dill · August 2nd, 2006, 06:25 AM

I'd have to take a second out on my house! Or could I put it all on layaway? LOL!!!

Michael Best · August 2nd, 2006, 08:37 AM

Ok that was funny. Actually I'm finding this area weak and I'm giving strong consideration to relocating to an area where there is more activity. I have no kids so there is little from holding me back. This is not a money making venture merely a love for filmmaking and a desire to help others make their
productions better.

Beth Dill · August 2nd, 2006, 10:59 PM

I take it you own your own studio? I don't know much about Erie, PA, but maybe Pittsburg or Philadephia would work better. And if you'd really like a culture shock, we could always use you in here in Atlanta! Best of luck and I'm going to add your Bogens and Seinnheiser to my cart and check out now :-)

Beth

Michael Best · August 3rd, 2006, 05:56 AM

Studio indeed, the South is waaaay too hot for me, and please take my things out of your cart I'm shooting later...

Beth Dill · August 3rd, 2006, 07:56 AM

SWEET (the studio)! If only it were remotely cost effective to shoot in Erie. It's only hot for a little while down here... Too late, I've already pawned your gear.

Michael Best · August 3rd, 2006, 08:34 AM

I knew it....hey could you rent me some of my things?

Marty Hudzik · January 1st, 2007, 11:33 AM

Hey guys, I don't do fulltime wedding work but I usually pickup 4-5 weddings a year for some extra income and to allow my addiction (owning expensive cameras and equipment). I recently had to move from the Youngstown area of Ohio to the Akron/Canton area. All the weddings I have done in the past have been 2 camera shoots and they are always edited in a very creative way. All of my demos reflect this and quite honestly brag about how this really enhances the product.

However, since I moved, I no longer have a partner to shoot the B camera stuff. Usually the B camera is what I use for the "safe" shots. Prettty boring on it's own but it allows me to get a little crazy and do more creative angles and setup shots that require a lot of focusing and positioining. The B camera essentially covers up all of the zooming and focusing I have to do with more standard wide to medium shots.

Anyone in the area interested in helping out for some extra cash? Usually I just pay a flat fee to the 2nd camera man and at the end of the day he hands over the tapes that I use to edit. I am currently shooting with a Canon XL-H1 and do record in HDV. I then downsample and provide the clients with SD 16x9 versions until Blue-ray or HD-DVD becomes a viable delivery option.

I currently only have the H1 so you would need to bring a 3CCD camera to the table, preferably HDV but that is optional. I have only one wedding booked for August of this year....but I am getting asked about doing others and I currently cannot accept them unless I have someone to shoot the 2nd camera stuff.

Thanks in advance.........

Stephen Vallis · January 1st, 2007, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marty Hudzik

Hey guys, I don't do fulltime wedding work but I usually pickup 4-5 weddings a year for some extra income and to allow my addiction (owning expensive cameras and equipment). I recently had to move from the Youngstown area of Ohio to the Akron/Canton area. All the weddings I have done in the past have been 2 camera shoots and they are always edited in a very creative way. All of my demos reflect this and quite honestly brag about how this really enhances the product.

However, since I moved, I no longer have a partner to shoot the B camera stuff. Usually the B camera is what I use for the "safe" shots. Prettty boring on it's own but it allows me to get a little crazy and do more creative angles and setup shots that require a lot of focusing and positioining. The B camera essentially covers up all of the zooming and focusing I have to do with more standard wide to medium shots.

Anyone in the area interested in helping out for some extra cash? Usually I just pay a flat fee to the 2nd camera man and at the end of the day he hands over the tapes that I use to edit. I am currently shooting with a Canon XL-H1 and do record in HDV. I then downsample and provide the clients with SD 16x9 versions until Blue-ray or HD-DVD becomes a viable delivery option.

I currently only have the H1 so you would need to bring a 3CCD camera to the table, preferably HDV but that is optional. I have only one wedding booked for August of this year....but I am getting asked about doing others and I currently cannot accept them unless I have someone to shoot the 2nd camera stuff.

Thanks in advance.........

If you pay the air fare I will do it for free! :)

Jim Benton · January 4th, 2007, 12:57 PM

Yes, I'm in the middle of shooting a documentary in the South of France concerning the Romani (Gypsy) people. I'm trying to locate someone that would be able to write a very affective treatment that would lead to funding and/or someone who would possibly have connections that would help me get the film broadcast or released cinematically here in Europe. I am hoping that by getting the film viewed by as many people as possible, that perhaps a deeper understanding on a larger scale would emerge towards these deeply misunderstood people. Thank you.

Rick Jones · January 5th, 2007, 01:21 PM

I need a second cameraman for a shoot here in ATL on Jan. 10th. Will be most of the day. If this one goes well it could lead to an ongoing gig once a month.

Need to be proficient with Canon XL2. Prefer if you have your own but we have several. 3x lens a plus. Experienced necessary (but we're not looking for a cinematographer!)

Pay is $300

Bob Safay · January 5th, 2007, 05:43 PM

Rick, I have lived in Atlanta for over 20 years, what kind of shoot? Indoor, outdoor, tripod, handheld? I have the Canon XL-2 with 20x and 3x, used to have the XL-1 and 1s. I do a lot of video for EPA. I have to be in Jacksonville, FL that week but may be able to cut that trip short. Bob

August 1st, 2006, 06:49 PM	#1
Michael Best Major Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Oceanside Harbor, CA Posts: 446	Helping Hands from 2007 Just wanted to make any area filmmakers aware that there is equipment available. Chevy P-30 Production Stepvan JVC-HD100 Sennheiser MKH-416 with blimp Kessler Crane Magicam IIA Stabilizer Desisti 1K Fresnel (2) ARRI 650 Fresnels (2) ARRI 300 Fresnels (2) ARRI 150 Fresnels (1) 300 broad (1) Lowel 2000 watt softlite (2) Lowel 1500 watt softlites (2) 500 watt softboxes (2) 500 watt Bardwell broads (10) heavy duty stands, up to 14 ft in height (10) C-stands with some gobo arms (16) regular duty stands (3) Bogen Tripods (2) Bogen 503 heads (1) Bogen 3066 head Roland hard disk recorder Dolly 8, 10, or 20 ft track m1best@hotmail.com 814-490-2525

August 1st, 2006, 06:55 PM	#2
Michael Best Major Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Oceanside Harbor, CA Posts: 446	Production/Rental Erie, PA area page 2 Setup guy - me Movie Projection (2) 20 ft big screens Fog/Haze machines (4) mixers 4,12,16,32 36v production cart Generator Miles of cables & connectors Matthews Flags Wide array of gels Bescor cam light 50/100 and battery pack Light trusses 1500 sq ft staging area/Greenscreen/ADR/Foley Bogen tripod dolly Editing suite Crown wired lav Cases/tools/misc and whatever I forgot

January 1st, 2007, 11:33 AM	#11
Marty Hudzik Trustee Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 1,771	wedding videographers in NE Ohio area to help? Hey guys, I don't do fulltime wedding work but I usually pickup 4-5 weddings a year for some extra income and to allow my addiction (owning expensive cameras and equipment). I recently had to move from the Youngstown area of Ohio to the Akron/Canton area. All the weddings I have done in the past have been 2 camera shoots and they are always edited in a very creative way. All of my demos reflect this and quite honestly brag about how this really enhances the product. However, since I moved, I no longer have a partner to shoot the B camera stuff. Usually the B camera is what I use for the "safe" shots. Prettty boring on it's own but it allows me to get a little crazy and do more creative angles and setup shots that require a lot of focusing and positioining. The B camera essentially covers up all of the zooming and focusing I have to do with more standard wide to medium shots. Anyone in the area interested in helping out for some extra cash? Usually I just pay a flat fee to the 2nd camera man and at the end of the day he hands over the tapes that I use to edit. I am currently shooting with a Canon XL-H1 and do record in HDV. I then downsample and provide the clients with SD 16x9 versions until Blue-ray or HD-DVD becomes a viable delivery option. I currently only have the H1 so you would need to bring a 3CCD camera to the table, preferably HDV but that is optional. I have only one wedding booked for August of this year....but I am getting asked about doing others and I currently cannot accept them unless I have someone to shoot the 2nd camera stuff. Thanks in advance.........

January 4th, 2007, 12:57 PM	#13
Jim Benton Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: France Posts: 46	Experienced production help needed Yes, I'm in the middle of shooting a documentary in the South of France concerning the Romani (Gypsy) people. I'm trying to locate someone that would be able to write a very affective treatment that would lead to funding and/or someone who would possibly have connections that would help me get the film broadcast or released cinematically here in Europe. I am hoping that by getting the film viewed by as many people as possible, that perhaps a deeper understanding on a larger scale would emerge towards these deeply misunderstood people. Thank you.

January 5th, 2007, 01:21 PM	#14
Rick Jones Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 126	Camerman for Jan. 10 in Atlanta I need a second cameraman for a shoot here in ATL on Jan. 10th. Will be most of the day. If this one goes well it could lead to an ongoing gig once a month. Need to be proficient with Canon XL2. Prefer if you have your own but we have several. 3x lens a plus. Experienced necessary (but we're not looking for a cinematographer!) Pay is $300

August 2nd, 2006, 04:53 AM	#3
Beth Dill Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 45	Too bad you're not selling any of this :-)

August 2nd, 2006, 05:52 AM	#4
Michael Best Major Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Oceanside Harbor, CA Posts: 446	Will sell it all for the right price..

August 2nd, 2006, 06:25 AM	#5
Beth Dill Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 45	I'd have to take a second out on my house! Or could I put it all on layaway? LOL!!!

August 2nd, 2006, 08:37 AM	#6
Michael Best Major Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Oceanside Harbor, CA Posts: 446	Ok that was funny. Actually I'm finding this area weak and I'm giving strong consideration to relocating to an area where there is more activity. I have no kids so there is little from holding me back. This is not a money making venture merely a love for filmmaking and a desire to help others make their productions better.

August 2nd, 2006, 10:59 PM	#7
Beth Dill Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 45	I take it you own your own studio? I don't know much about Erie, PA, but maybe Pittsburg or Philadephia would work better. And if you'd really like a culture shock, we could always use you in here in Atlanta! Best of luck and I'm going to add your Bogens and Seinnheiser to my cart and check out now :-) Beth

August 3rd, 2006, 05:56 AM	#8
Michael Best Major Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Oceanside Harbor, CA Posts: 446	Studio indeed, the South is waaaay too hot for me, and please take my things out of your cart I'm shooting later...

August 3rd, 2006, 07:56 AM	#9
Beth Dill Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 45	SWEET (the studio)! If only it were remotely cost effective to shoot in Erie. It's only hot for a little while down here... Too late, I've already pawned your gear.

August 3rd, 2006, 08:34 AM	#10
Michael Best Major Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Oceanside Harbor, CA Posts: 446	I knew it....hey could you rent me some of my things?

January 5th, 2007, 05:43 PM	#15
Bob Safay Trustee Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,557	Rick, I have lived in Atlanta for over 20 years, what kind of shoot? Indoor, outdoor, tripod, handheld? I have the Canon XL-2 with 20x and 3x, used to have the XL-1 and 1s. I do a lot of video for EPA. I have to be in Jacksonville, FL that week but may be able to cut that trip short. Bob