Hey everyone... I used to live in seattle a few years ago... and am now back. I picked up filmmaking/videography as a hobby about two years ago or so... I'm interested in getting into the local scene to help on any projects in the area. I have experience with DV - including: premiere, photoshop, after effects, canon cameras (xl-1).... and, I have a lot of my own equipment - including camera and accessories, editing software, sound equipment, etc. I recently shot a music video back where I used to live... for a group I used to be in (www.fadedsoul.com). I'm going to start editing in a few weeks (moving can be a pain). But I'm interested is seeing what sort of projects are out there right now and where I can help out. I work for free... for the love of the media... (though I did do a video documentary for someone and was paid in Beer and Food once). I'm interested in expanding my experience and learn from other seattle filmmakers. Drop me an email at Velasco00@hotmail.com.

Christopher Velasco

If you are in NYC and want to direct your movie let me know.
I got DVX100ae, lights, mic plus boom.

I got everyting to shoot your movie.

Just contact me and lets start.

I live in NYC (CHelsea) and will shoot your movie for resonable rate.

Voytek Stitko
joyvoitech at yahoo.com

The head of communications of an international research organization is looking for someone who can shoot DV and is based in Johannesburg or Pretoria, South Africa. I have no more details than that at the moment.

Cheers
David Mowbray

CASTING CALL for “Shopping Cart”

I did get a great response and the filming is going great however I am in dire straits as one of the leading charters left for a paying gig which I am happy for her yet it leaves me in a bind. I need an African American Female for the part as all the other parts are taken and the one woman who left leaves me with an all white cast except the leading role of the male actor who is African American.

If you have any info at all I would be grateful if you could forward it to the actress and I would be wiling to give her a logline.
DayDream Believers is going to be filming a short 20min to 25 short in the Uptown area during the month of October and part of November.

There is no payment to the actors or actress who are chosen. DayDream Believers is an non-for profit organization that trains individuals that want to learn filming. We try to make their dreams come true hence the name DayDream Believers. This film is being made for three interns and they are the main crew and they would like it to be sent to five film fests that are up and coming this fall and next spring. No film festivals that are being entered have a prize a cash prize whatsoever.


Sharon Fraats
Ifilmmovies@yahoo.com

I guess this is an unusual request, but I need to rent the B&W CRT viewfinder for a project that will be shot over 2-3 weeks in December. I need to rent it from someone located in Canada because if it has to cross the borders, I will need to pay taxes on it.

Here's my story:

I just bought the Canon XL2 with the 20x lens and an additional 14x manual lens. I was originally planing to only buy the body only kit with the manual lens and the viewfinder. But since I'm located in Canada and wanted to buy the camera here (easier for the warranty + I got a great price), there was no way of knowing when the body only package was going to be made available.

Canon Canada and Canon USA are seperate and independant divisions, so even though the body only version is coming out soon in the USA, I got words that it might only come out late November in Canada and that there was a priority list to boot. This was unacceptable for me since I'm starting to shoot late November and wanted a bit of time to get accustomed to the camera.

So I went ahead and bought the XL2 with the 20x lens. I figured this was a positive thing anyway since those 2 lenses combined will fill the totality of my needs. OIS, long telephoto, servo zoom and AF with the 20x, full manual iris control, full manual focus control and a wide angle (with an adapter) with the 14x. They complement each other perfectly.

But now, I don't have enough money left to buy the viewfinder. What's worse, I already bought the 2x magnifier for it. Well OK it's not a huge deal since I know I will eventually buy the FU-1000, it's only a matter of time. But time is what I don't have right now. I will be able to buy the viewfinder in February when I get my tax return, but right now I cannot afford it and I need it badly for my next project. I've been playing with the XL2 a bit and I feel the LCD viewfinder is only so-so. I'm not completely comfortable using it for critical focusing. I also need underscan to avoid bad surprises in post (since transfer to film and DVD authoring are part of the plan).

My only remaining option is therefore to rent it. But it's nowhere to be found here in Montreal. So I was wondering if anyone who owns this viewfinder and will not be needing it in the month of December would be kind enough to rent it to me at a reasonable price. I would pay for shipping (insured and trackable of course).

Let me know if anything can be worked out. Also if anyone knows rental houses in Canada that do "long distance" renting via the mail, I'd be interested to know as well.

Thanks for helping out,


David

Hey everyone,

My name is Anthony Faust and I just finished shooting a film called "The Cemetery". It's a 5 minute short and it's in post production right now. I'm looking for people who are interested in helping me color correct the film. I'm using FCP 3 on a Mac.

Please contact me at anthonyfaust@hotmail.com if you'd be interested in helping out.

Here's a little poster I put together. Just a rough draft.

http://www.anthonyfaust.com/images/final_poster.jpg

Thanks,

Anthony

Hi directors and producers!

You have a script but no production crew?

I can shoot, light and sound your movie (I got DVXAE, Lowell Lights, Seinh mic plus Boom).

I prefer SHORTS cos I can only shoot on WEEKENDS.
I live in NYC (CHelsea) but can travel if needed.

My crew (can be yours) is me (camera operator, lights) and my assistant (she booms the sound and helps with lights).

If you need she can be a script supervisor too so you can focus on directing. She did great job workinng with me on feature. So 2 people of Prod Crew plus You and talents. Enough to make a low budget movie. I just did one :D

Voytek
joyvoitech@yahoo.com
cell: 347 624 9870

I am looking for video hobbist in Toronto, Canada to make some short film for fun.

Just a reminder to everyone that today is the last day to sign up for the reduced advance registration fee for this class!

Register at:

http://www.missiontix.com/moreinfo.cfm?Product_ID=2259

Hope to see some of you there!

Thanks,
Ryan Graham
37.5 Productions
www.37point5.com

Please contact me at tborek@wiley.com. You will be paid for your services.

Thanks,

T.J.

My friend owns one and also lives in the Miracle Mile. Let me know if you still need some help. Would you ever consider working in trade? Someone works one day for you, you work one day, etc.?

I'm working on my first feature film. I'm looking for someone who is willing to accept a producer credit and a percentage.

The script is called "Chloroform Kids". The story is about a troubled young man who kidnaps his ex-girlfriend and sticks her in his basement.

E-mail me at ahmedmalik@optonline.net.

I've got the passport, equipment (canon xl1s and gear), and experience (what are you looking for? DP, director, cam op,editor?) if you've any budget! check my online demo www.zenimage.com and check your budget and see if we can come up with something!

good luck!!
marc

Hey my name is Mike im and editor willing to edit anything and everything from $75-150 e-mail me if you want to see some of my work.thanks.hope to hear from you.

-MIke

Norcalsandm@aol.com

I live in Great Falls, Virginia (closer to Fairfax/Arlington). I'de be glad to offer my assistance on anything you need help with, even if it's just helping you carry equipment.

You can contact me by e-mail at: bryanesposito@gmail.com

I have a small project, essentially a 1/2 day shoot of "b roll" at a manufacturing facility in Brazil. Camera audio is fine. This is a one person gig. Please email me for more details. Thanks

what did you have in mind?

I am looking for video editors local to Broward County, to meet and discuss ideas.. I live in Tamarac, wich is South of Coral Springs.. and North of Plantation/Sunrice.

If you Edit in Adobe Premiere 1.5 please feel free to contact me..

Sunday, November 07, 2004 - 6:00:00 PM
Symphony Space Theatre 2537 Broadway @95th Street, NY

The 3rd annual Hip-Hop Film Festival is looking for camera people to volunter to video tape their Odyessy Awards. Videographers should have DV cameras and tripods. H2O will be looking for a distributor for the Odyessy Awards and should one be found you will receive credit and compensation.

You can get additional information on the Film Festival and awards at http://www.h2oiff.org

If you are interested please send an e-mail to h20@roaddoggz.info .

Many Thanks in advance.

The Odyssey Award Honorees will include legendary Hip-Hop artists Kurtis Blow, Queen Latifah, the RZA, and Hip-Hop business mogul, Russell Simmons. This signature event will also have appearances and performances by top hip-hop heavyweights and entertainment industy personalities that include: RZA, MC Lyte, UTFO, Kool Herc, Kurtis Blow, Brand Nubian, AJ (106 & Park), Keith Murray, JoJo, Regina Hall, Lee Daniels(EUR Radio personality) , DJ Teddy Ted & Special K, Roxanne Shante, Sway, Rahzel and more.

The H2O [Hip-Hop Odyssey] International Film Festival provides a platform for filmmakers to showcase and define the variety of images that depict Hip-Hop culture and its communities. H2O''s mission is to create cultural sustainability and industry longevity by supporting the use of Hip-Hop culture as a tool for social awareness and youth empowerment. The founders and advisory board of the H2O [Hip-Hop Odyssey] Film Festival have over 42 years of combined experience within the Hip-Hop culture as filmmakers, activist, writers,

Look through Panasonic's website. They have a program where they give video gear to students to shoot news, docs etc.

I ran into some of these students at a DV Expo last year and I remeber them having an award ceremony for the best student videos in NYC last year.

I believe all you would need is a certified teacher and school affilation to be your sponsor.

Hope this helps

Hi Stephen,
What a great piece of information you provided for me. I currently hold a teachers license, and I dont think it will be too hard to get my daughters school to be my sponser. Many thanks for your tip. I will let you know what kind of results I get.

Thanks again,
Rick

p.s. If anyone wants to donate any old gear please write me, I will pay the shipping costs for all donated gear.

Hey Stephen,
I am a transplanted New Yorker. I moved down to south florida 3 years ago.

I still get calls from NYC from folks looking for video services. That being said, please tell me where you are located, and the type of video work you shoot.

Maybe I can refer some work up there to you. I had a few double booked weddings in NY this past season. I was lucky enough to get coverage for the ones I could not personally shoot.

I still travel back up to NYC to cover most of the calls I get, but if I get a shooter that I can trust, I would probably take less trips up there.

Rick

I've got two interviews segments for a DVD project that I've got to shoot asap (in the next week hopefully). I can't make the schedule work and need someone or a couple of shooters to cover these.

One of the personalities is in LA the other in Washington state. The documentary, aside from the archival footage, is all being shot with the XL2 and I want to keeo these sections consistent.

These would be half day shoots tops and a cool project. Anyone in the LA area or Northwest with an XL2? in a pinch I could live with XL1s footage as well.

email me,
Jim

Just moved to Scottsdale, looking for some work, im a shooter, editor, producer, graphic designer, jack of all trades. email me at: sdandrus@hotmail.com thanks!

Nyc Shooter Info
I live in NYC (Chelsea).
I have Pan DVX100ae, lights, mic and boom.
I can shoot your short on weekends.

joyvoitech at yahoo com

See you,
Voytek Stitko


__________________

Hello Jim: I would be interested in helping you. I live in Dayton, Washington that is in the eastern part of the state about 4 hours from Seattle. I atended the Los Angeles Film Schools six week digital film course about two years ago and I own a XL1s. Can you email me the details?

Freelance Graphic Artist needed for 2D/3D character animator for video shorts in 1st quarter 2005 event production. Looking for out of the box creative type for humorous work in Lightwave, Flash, Poser, After Effects, etc. Applicants will need reel, rate and credentials. job@seansmithmedia.com

Hello,

I will be filming a full length feature in Mexico for three weeks, from February 7-26 using a PAL XL2 and mini35. I am in need of a Director of Photography. Experience with the mini35 is important, but more necessary is a good command of lighting and composition. I will supply the camera and adaptor, and have a Glidecam V-16 and a 3,300 W light package. If you have any equipment besides this to bring to the table (good tripod, flags, silks, c-stands and such), that is a plus.

The film is a pretty big project for its budget, so money is very tight. Monetarily I could offer $1,000 for the 3 weeks (negotiable depending on experience). Mostly I can offer some very exciting filming locations across the Yucatan peninsula (huge abandoned ranch houses which I'm enhancing with false fronts, beautiful Haciendas, a beautiful "Hipico," a place where people train with horses (jumping obstacles, etc) with lush gardens and awesome stables, 18th century stone churches, Colonial cities, etc), some great actors commited to the project, a good script, and an exciting movie to be a part of--one that will hopefully succeed commercially and artistically and become a great resume calling card and a good experience.

The script is in Spanish, dialogue will be in Spanish mostly, with some sections in Belizean English and Mayan. Its target market is the USA though, through international festivals.

The film is a big movie: expansive locations, very dramatic moments for actors, characters seen through many stages of life, some pyrotechnics, some gunplay, some greenscreen, many small parts, different languages... and $23,000 to do it (besides a $14,000 loan for equipment). Its a great story, modesty apart. Its certaily no run-of-the-mill indy film, its a story of high ambitions, epic sentiment.

About myself: I have written and directed 2 short films in 16mm, this is my first feature and my first venture with miniDV. I graduated Cum Laude at the University of Miami in 1997 with a degree in Literature and Film. I have tried to get this film, my dream project, done for 7 years as a 35mm movie, and have recently decided do it in miniDV, putting all my life savings for it.

The crew will be very small but commited, some of them will be communications students (there's no film school in my home state), everybody except for me, the main cast, the DP, Sound Man, the gun property master and maybe a couple more key positions will be people eager but inexperienced.

The film is a fantasy/drama/adventure movie about two reunited twins, a brother and sister, who were very close in childhood but were separated and have led very different lives in different countries, when a catastrophic event brings them together in a very intense and moving adventure.

Please contact me for more details at: florlindafilms@hotmail.com

Thank you very much

Alejandro Cano
Flor Linda Films

i have emailed you....let me know you got it.

www.zenimage.com
Marc Sacco

I'd like to Doug but you don't allow email responsed from dvinfo, and you didn't give me an email address.

Hello Jim,
Sorry about that. dougsapp@msn.com

If you need a shooter, shoot me a line.

Hi There, I'm looking for someone who has some spare time to do some editing for movie reviews on a website project. The person will get credit for their help and contribution.

If your interested please PM me as soon as possible.

Cheers.

I'm close by also, what's up?

I was born there, but then I got smart and moved to Vancouver.
:)

j/k



mostly....

Editor Wanted

PM for more info.

Anyone shooting with an XL1 or XL2 in the Seattle/Yakima area? I'm under the gun to finish a project and need to pick up an interview segment. Cool project, good $ email me directly please.

Thanks
Jim

Jim, if you have other future projects in California, that you need help on, please feel free to call on me.

Thanks!

Im game as well.

Hi folks.

I begin shooting an HD feature tomorrow(we're talking HDCAM here--Sony Cinealta--not HDV) for the next month. It's a fabulous script, hard to describe: part action film, part "Crime and Punishment", part post-modern, part film-noir...in any event, the visuals are going to be very strong. We are framing for 2.40 for eventual film-out to anamorphic 35mm (yes, the financing is in place, as is the distribution deal--this is not a straight-to-video).

In case anyone is interested in coming by to observe or even better, to lend a hand for a day or two, please let me know.

Howdy,

I recently purchased Canon's XL-2 . . . planning on teaching myself the ins and outs of movie-making. And I "might" still have to do that BUT I'd like to link up with a Producer-type person who could help me come up with some budgetary numbers to see what direction I need to go in. This person needs to be completely familiar with ALL areas required from acting contracts to equipment rentals and anything else in between.

I have the first draft of a screenplay ready that could be used to help with the budgeting process. It's a rather complex story-line so someone needs to have a sharp pencil.

That's all I need right now -- someone with the experience necessary to give me some budgetary numbers. I'm 51 and I suddenly realized this "do it yourself" scenario might take more time than I want to wait.

Someone from the Austin, Texas area would be GREAT because I only live about two hours from there. If you're interested, email me some information about yourself.

Thanks,
Gary

Without getting into a political discussion here which I do NOT want to do, nor is it appropriate in this forum, I wish to present an idea for a new film-related project I am working on, in hopes of gathering some interest or help from this good and diverse community.

As you know, if you fit the above demographic, in the current geopolitical climate you or your family or friends might be coming under fire for a variety of reasons - mostly due to racial profiling or a lack of exposure to members of your ethnicity, or due to, of course, the loudest headlines in the media today.

If you fit this demographic and are anything like me, this may be a big influence on you as a filmmaker or a writer or an artist of whatever type. You seek to make your voice known, and probably ache to find others like yourself who can help you do so. But it's hard to feel legitimate and accepted when even something as simple as filling out your ethnicity in a form or application for something requires you to call yourself an "Other". It's a tiny but telling indicator as to the current state of acceptance and diversity in most of the modern world.

So what is this project? Perhaps to start, a mini-online film fest with targeted subjects, with various prizes to try to get like-minded folks to crawl out of the woodwork and get motivated (I can always find sponsors). It could be a lot of things, but it will definitely be a gathering place for a loose network of filmmakers, writers and other artists who wish to collaborate, and to make their voices known.

You know, the voices from the "other" box.
http://www.theotherbox.com

I'm looking for random ideas and/or interested parties who want to help, or just want to put in their 2 cents as to what would be intriguing to them; what would get their attention and have them participate. If you don't wish to post here, do please email me: imran (at) theotherbox.com.

And thank you in advance for not making this a political discussion.

Hi all

I need a pan shot over london at night, with some landmark that let's people know it's London.

I need it on DV tape. A couple of minutes is all I need where I can select the most appropiate shot.

I will pay for postage and tape costs. I don't want anybody to go out and do this specially because I can't pay you.

Let me know what camera you are using and if you can get a nice clean shot (without turning up the camera gain too much)

I will pay you for your cost via paypal.

Many thanks to whoever can do this...
Donie

ps: I can't afford to travel to London myself just to get this shot.

Hi Charles,

Hell... I should'a stayed in town. I just came back to the Bay area. I know the prop master on your film. Kid named Mark Fenlason. Saw the script. Lots 'O guns and knives.

Have fun....


BTW, Rev. 2 on the smart riser is on the way. Thanks for the input

Regards,

David Mesloh

Cool David. Mark mentioned you yesterday. The feature is going well, the HD setup is inensive (my DIT is troubleshooting all day long, it seems) but the pictures are pretty nonetheless.

How did your show go?

Show went well. I'll tell you more another time. BTW, how is Mark doing? I gave him his first job many moons ago.

He can be a little dramatic sometimes but he's pretty good for a young pup.

Yea... HD seams to have it's own set of problems. We shot on the Varicam.
I had to rig a power adapter so we could power the AJA HD to SD converter box. Seems the Stedicam operator's monitor was SD only. The cord to power the AJA was AC only. Grrrrrrrr. I ended up taking one of the battery boxes I showed you, gaffer taped a 400w inverter to it, then ran 20 ft of SO cord so the battery guy ran along side the Stedicam Operator so we could power the converter. Oh, and BTW, it was 15 miles north of Zumz Beach when they found out they didn't have the right cable. Glad I can think on my feet.

That was just one of a myriad of little "fixes" I had to pull off. Try making gate hinges from a pair of Cardelleni's and a couple of c-stand heads at 3 in the morning. Fun............... the smoke and the flame bars were perfect though.

Have fun.

David

Hi everyone. I'm a DP from Spain now living temporary in Guayaquil, Ecuador. If you need to organize a shooting in the rainforest or the Galapagos I can provide with permissions, equipments, crews. I own DVX100, crane, dollys, sound equipment etc. and portable edition, DVCAM VTR, FW800 HDD. Only at 4 hours from Miami direct fly you can be at location same day you depart from US.
Knownlegde of the socio-political situation and with contacts with indigen Amazonian people.

If someone is interested, please email at

carlos@vidainteligente.com

I am interested in purchasing video content -- I am new to this site, and do not know if this is an appropriate request in this forum, or there is a better place to do it (either here on another site).

John.

And what kind of video content...?

I've got content!