I guess they are looking for VERY EXPERIENCED CAREER MINDED INTERNS. Ya know, the kind who are older and have Avid, FCP, Pro Tools, SDI, DVD making experience but are looking to make a career change to professional unpaid intern.
__________________________

Connected Production Company SEEKING Creative SERIOUS INTERN

Reply to: gigs-311752636@craigslist.org
Date: 2007-04-14, 12:03PM EDT

~~~~THIS IS NOT A JOB OFFER, IT IS AN INTERNSHIP......
DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS POST FOR EMPLOYMENT......
WE ARE NOT HIRING!!!!!!~~~~~

We Are an aggressive Queens based High-End, Indie Video & Sound Production Company with BIG connections seeking an Intern.
**** Focused OLDER FEMALES preferred
as this is a mostly all-female company ****
MUST BE FAMILIAR WITH AT LEAST:
FCP or AVID / PRO TOOLS / SDI EDITING / DVD OUTPUT
INVOLVEMENT INCLUDES:
hands-on editing, production in video/music projects
creative input on shoots, scripting, post work, artist development, etc.
NO secretarial or slave-labor work
WE'RE SEEKING SOMEONE WHO IS CREATIVE, SERIOUS,
LOCATED IN THE 5-BOROS OF NYC ONLY, WHO IS
DEPENDABLE & CAN GIVE AT LEAST 2 DAYS A WEEK
Do Not Reply Unless You're Familiar with
BOTH Audio & Video/Film Editing....And
Ready To Step Up To The Next Level in
Your Professional Career

~~~~~~~~~~~~"HOBBY-ISTS" NEED NOT APPLY~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
E-MAILS CONTAINING NO DETAILED INFO GETS NO RESPONSE~!!!!!!!

You didn't comment on the "older females preferred" thing.

They don't want "hobbyists" and they don't want hungry college students who will do anything for experience...what planet are these guys from???

...what planet are these guys from???

Guys . . . not guys

"this is a mostly all-female company"
What has me curious is the "mostly all-female." Either it's all female or mostly female. Is there a patriarch in there somewhere?

Now if this "all-female company" were looking for older guys maybe they'd get a good response.

I also find it odd that a company in Queens, NY (NYC) wouldn't want someone from Nassau County, NY (just outside NYC but may be closer to Queens than the other four Boro's in NYC). Something about crossing that county line has them worried.

After you've done gigs for companies/clients who pay very well, plus pay travel costs and tape costs without batting an eyelash, these CL posts look so much more ridiculous. I hope all of these cheap skates are getting what they're paying for.

My God people! This thread is 2 1/2 years old! I'm tired of seeing it at the top of the charts every time I come on here.

If you don't like a job offer someone gives you, turn it down. There are plenty of people that need to pay some dues before they can pursue a career in this industry. These craigslist ads are aimed towards the young/inexperienced videographers that are looking for an opportunity to learn and make a couple of bucks.

These employers often get what they pay for, so why do you feel threatened?

No! these ads are by businesses who look to exploit young and TALENTED people who undersell themselves. They're not looking for or tolerant of poor quality. That's why they're ridiculous.

They often ask for SIGNIFICANT EXPERIENCE. That's why they're ridiculous.

These ads often ask that YOU OWN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS WORTH OF GEAR and they're paying the operator/talent LESS than the cost of the rental alone.

These employers often get A LOT MORE than the pay for. That's why they do it. They hunt for the one desperate but talented soul they can take advantage of . . . and they likely find it.

My God people! This thread is 2 1/2 years old! I'm tired of seeing it at the top of the charts every time I come on here.

If you don't like a job offer someone gives you, turn it down. There are plenty of people that need to pay some dues before they can pursue a career in this industry. These craigslist ads are aimed towards the young/inexperienced videographers that are looking for an opportunity to learn and make a couple of bucks.

These employers often get what they pay for, so why do you feel threatened?

How can you ask someone to do this?
Work your butt off for someone who says they are "Brand New!" not only for free, but you have to cover all expenses, and podcast for them, and have your own equipment... and I bet their $50-$75 per day includes their own food and hotel at your expense...
Hey, but sometimes your camera will be on you too!!:


Cinematographer needed to travel the country
Reply to: gigs-323305061@craigslist.org
Date: 2007-05-02, 8:21PM MDT


Hi, we are a brand new Independent film production company. Right now we are in the process of making a documentary. In the mean time while the movie is being made I'm going to hit the road on a bus to promote the film...and film the promoting of the film. This is where I need help. I'm looking for a film student or someone who is looking to gain film experience. All I can say now is that you will travel to almost all fifty states in a short period of time.

What we need preferably is a Cinematographer. If you have your own camera even better! Someone who is also familiar with Mac computers and mac applications.
Also, if you know how to publish podcasts thats a huge bonus. This will be a very hard gig! You will have to follow me with the camera and spend a lot of time on the road. Most likely you wont get much sleep as-well.

The only catch is since we are brand new, we don't have any money to pay you.
Also you will have to be responsible for all you're traveling expenses. I figured out how to make the job as cheap as possible. I will need you for about 35-40 days. This means you will probably need about $50-75 a day. This will cover everything. You will also need to spend $650 up front, for an unlimited bus pass.

So that is basically it. We plan on getting some publicity for this trip, so you will be given full credit for all the work you do. Sometimes the camera will be on you too!

Please email any questions...

Thank you!!

Wow Chris, you've found one of the worst job posts EVER! Congrats!

Even at only 35 days at $50 each, plus the bus pass, the "employee" has to pay at MINIMUM around $2400 for this "job".

Nice.

I think you win.

Talk about digging your grave! Just how do these "students" think will move beyond this when the time comes to start paying their own bills and expenses?



Photography - Film/Video Production

Reply to: job-323536414@craigslist.org
Date: 2007-05-03, 11:48AM EDT


Film/Digital production and photography students group. Our goal is to build an outstanding portfolio with "out-of-school" projects. Therefore, we offer great quality work very affordable prices.


PHOTOGRAPHY
Fashion (photo-compcards package available)
Parties
Weddings
Night clubs
Children

VIDEO
Corporate videos
Music videos
Commercials
Films (short, feature)
Educated crew
editing (Final Cut Pro/Avid)
After Effects
Sound design


Location: Miami - Fort Lauderdale
Compensation: REMEBER: This is not only your projcet, its OUR too.
Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
Please, no phone calls about this job!
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

Chris, I'd think I'd pay just to see the responses they get from that ad. I could probably start a consulting business and charge money to people who responding to explain how they can work without paying anyone.

Jay, what you see has probably become the typical business startup model. Look for talented students/recent grads eager to work and pay them nothing.

There's a constant stream of talented students/recent grads willing to work for nothing so a company can stay in business for some time (with significant changeover) with this model. If and only if, one of those students develop their own client base will they get paid to stay on since losing them might cause a loss of business.

This is the CRUX of the low pay / no pay world. It's not that people "get what they pay for." If that were the case we could leave the bottom feeders to their poor work. They're getting great work for no money. I've seen some reasonable sized businesses and corporations move to this model. Businesses don't even have to cash outlay for the gear since the students are expected to buy their own.

Okay folks your daddy is back! Unfortunately, I see our beloved thread still has plenty of content to keep it current. The ridiculousness continues to grow and get more and more ridiculous and absurd.

No! these ads are by businesses who look to exploit young and TALENTED people who undersell themselves. They're not looking for or tolerant of poor quality. That's why they're ridiculous.

They often ask for SIGNIFICANT EXPERIENCE. That's why they're ridiculous.

These ads often ask that YOU OWN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS WORTH OF GEAR and they're paying the operator/talent LESS than the cost of the rental alone.

These employers often get A LOT MORE than the pay for. That's why they do it. They hunt for the one desperate but talented soul they can take advantage of . . . and they likely find it.
Perfectly stated Craig! Some people just don't get it do they? It's been stated here many times that it's not about working on a worthy project for deferrment that's so bad. It's when these fools demand the world for nothing and make it seem like they're doing us a favor by working for them AND providing our gear for FREE!!

What's worse than working for nothing or deferrment is that most of these types of projects will never go anywhere because the people producing them don't know what they're doing to begin with. They are, in fact, mentally ill.

Scott. The reason we post these ridiculous jobs here is because we have fun criticizing these fools. So, if YOU don't like to see our comments, then don't click on this thread.

Wow Chris, you've found one of the worst job posts EVER! Congrats!

Even at only 35 days at $50 each, plus the bus pass, the "employee" has to pay at MINIMUM around $2400 for this "job".

Nice.
BAHAHAHAHAHA! LMAO!! You can say that again! That is absolutely ridiculous!! Here's one from a while back that I saved. This guy had to have been smoking crack when he posted this.

Here's a sneak peak of the insanity: ... If for some reason you are a no-show YOU need to help me to pay this couple back. ...


I use to live in Atlanta, now I reside in California. I need someone who is dependable to continue filming weddings I get in the Atlanta area. I have a wedding and reception that needs to be filmed on Saturday March 17. It starts at 6:30pm so you'll need to get there about 5:45pm to film pre-weding stuff. The reception is in the same location and it all ends at 9:15pm, so it is a pretty short event.

I will pay you $150.00 after you have postally mailed me a VHS copy on SP speed (or 3 DVD copies,it's up to you). You can even send it confirmation mail to assure I got it if you wish. If you can do this and do a good job I will have more work for you in the future. You need a fairly decent video camera and tri-pod, and if possible wireless mic (though the mics not required). Call me, I will give you details, it's pretty easy, what you shoot is what I will give them, I want you to leave and your job be done, but keep in mind I will not edit your work, so it needs to look nice. $150.00 is THE price I will pay you,so do not ask me for more. Also I need a postal address where to send you a money order upon receiving the video copy so I can pay you, not a P.O.Box.

Lastly, in the past I have hired some real rotten people to film weddings and they never bothered to even show up to film it. It was the most important day of these couples lives. If, for some reason you are a no-show YOU need to help me to pay this couple back. They trust me and I am trusting you to at least be there.

Thank you,Taylor
XXX.XXX.XXXX
If I don't answer, leave a message and I will call you back.

Experience unnecessary but skill preferred. I'm working on a feature-length passion project and I'm looking for an amateur or college student (with access to decent DV equipment) who'd be willing to work essentially for free on a good film. I'm just looking for someone who knows their way around their camera and wants a chance to get their feet wet. Copy/credit/meals provided, we could work out reimbursing gas expenses. Contact with questions.
Right out of the gate the BS begins! Could they have been any more contradictory? It is just hilarious how these people find ways to re-word this simple phrase, I WANT AN EXPERIENCED PERSON WITH GEAR TO WORK FOR FREE.

James! I have actually been in contact with the $150 wedding guy before. He tried to hire me a few times, but the notice was short and I was always busy with something else already. He was also offering $200 back then. At the time, it didn't seem like such a bad deal.

Josh, was his pitch the same thing as what I just posted?

Sort of. I never got a pitch 'cause I was referred to him by a girl he knew here in Houston. He sent out a letter with all the explicit instructions (what exactly to shoot, etc.), and a tape of one of the weddings as an example.

Well, my point is that there is more than one person like that being unreasonable. That guy was specific about formerly living in Atlanta. So I don't think he was posting in different cities. But as we've seen, there are those that do this in different cities. Did you read what all he said? Other than all of his exhaustive, ridiculous requirements, what floored me was how he wanted us to help pay back the customer if we didn't show. That's a risk that HE takes, not us. Then he wants you to send him the tapes/DVDs before he pays you. What a yahoo!!

I'm absolutely sure it's the same guy. Same name, same MO.

I wonder if I'm one of the "rotten people" to whom he refers? Though I never said I would do a gig and then failed to arrive.

I know a guy who shot a Quincenera (sp?), and the mother of the girl told him that they would look at the finished piece and if they liked it, they would pay him.

So, he opened with I use to live in Texas, now I reside in California?

This sounds like one of those make money while staying at home scammers. That usually involves very cheap in quality products. Notice how he didn't care if it was on VHS or DVD and it was all in-camera editing with a camera mic. I think he was just looking for a quick way to make some money without much to do with the process. He complains about people not showing up. What do you expect for $150? He deserves what he gets!

Well, like I said, he didn't "open" with anything, 'cause I got his number from some girl who knew him for some reason. Yeah, he was in California and needed people in other cities to handle stuff locally for him. Don't know if it was actually a scam or not, 'cause I never worked for him. Who knows. I think he also wanted you to put titles on the final product before sending tapes. I still have his literature, for some reason, I think, or did up until fairly recently.

Anyway, not only would I not send him the content without payment first, I surely wouldn't do ANY post work like CG for that low pay or promised pay.

Anyway, here's another:

"Video shooter(s) for Saturday

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Reply to: Allen@VisualConceptsPhoto.com
Date: 2007-05-08, 12:28PM CDT


I have event this weekend that i need one or two shooters. Nothing hard or real creative, just point the camera and shoot. email me for more information.




Location: Houston
it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
Compensation: $10-$15 DOE "

Think he means per day or per hour?

I wonder if that's with or without gear?

"just point the camera and shoot"

So he doesn't care about white balance, focus, iris?
I hope he gets EXACTLY what he asks for.

As I've said before and as you can see in this ad, ENTIRE business model based on not paying people to shoot and edit. They want "Experienced Interns" complete with request for 2 samples, "must be flexible, last minute."
_________________________________________________________

Experienced Interns Needed!! Film Videos of Top Artists! (NYC area)

Reply to: gigs-329988066@craigslist.org
Date: 2007-05-13, 11:24AM EDT


Looking for production interns to film and edit artist interviews and events.

This is not a paying gig, but has many perks including:
Interviews with top artists like Joe, Tank, & Amel Larrieux
Access to industry parties/events
Free Music

College Students preferred. Will provide documentation necessary for college credit.

Videos will be published on SpotlightGrooves.com and assorted websites, promoted by a multi-media publicity campaign. Start your Career working with the Top online.

Send 2 video samples to:
Spotlight Grooves
PO Box 7122
North Brunswick, NJ 08902

Cameraman, and film editors needed. Must be flexible. Assignments are often last minute in NYC. Average film time -15 mins.

Research and transcription Interns needed also.

www.SpotlightGrooves.com
Your Source for Soul!

And again folks. It's NOT just "NO PAY" for Student Films! These are "pro" jobs in which YOU provide YOUR GEAR and YOUR TIME for NOTHING. Get this: "Full credit will be acknowledged for NETWORK BROADCAST SPOTS."
______________________________________
NYC: Camera Operators/Videographers (TriBeCa)

Reply to: gigs-330075842@craigslist.org
Date: 2007-05-13, 2:31PM EDT


Looking for 2 videographers to shoot reality show at postproduction facility for pilot episode. Must have own cameras (HDV). Ideal for a student/graduate summer project. Full credit will be acknowledged for network broadcast spots.

Payment is on a lo/no/deferred basis.

And again folks. It's NOT just "NO PAY" for Student Films! These are "pro" jobs in which YOU provide YOUR GEAR and YOUR TIME for NOTHING. Get this: "Full credit will be acknowledged for NETWORK BROADCAST SPOTS."

I agree with you, Craig, but as I've thought about this recently I can't help but wonder... Who's at fault here? Is it the person who's bold enough to ask for something for free or is it the person who's stupid enough to give it away?

I'll have to be honest. As I think about all this, if someone were to offer to give me something for free--something that would normally cost thousands of dollars--I'd take it. I may feel a little guilty, but I'd take it.

So who is the real culprit in all this?

Just a thought.

Jay, there is much truth in what you write. A student spends 2-4 years learning After Effects, Avid, FCP, other software (all bought at student prices), maybe the school's 16mm film cameras, DV cameras. They were never taught Video Business 101 though.

Maybe they (or their parents) owe thousands in student loans, they're neck deep in dept having paid for their cameras and accessories and software (unless they're still using student copies or pirated), maybe moved away from home (living in a room in shared NYC apartments with very high rents in some cases) and NOT a CLUE how to get paid at least enough to cover all those costs. They are NOT people who have no clue how to shot or edit. They've had a few years of critical learning and judgement by teachers and peers.

While they may sink in mountain debt in a couple of years, there's a steady stream of graduates who've learned and own the latest state of the art gear working for NOTHING, NOT EVEN COST.

This kids are TALENTED, they have SOME EXPERIENCE, they own the LATEST GEAR.

It's no longer "work on my film" dreams but For Profit Businesses getting people to work for nothing. It's no longer "get what you pay for" for those businesses not willing to pay. The students do bear some of the blame as do the schools who don't teach fundamental business skills.

There's not much we can do about it directly but if some of them "google" and hit this thread maybe they'll learn a thing or three about business.

There's not much we can do about it directly but if some of them "google" and hit this thread maybe they'll learn a thing or three about business.

Again, I agree with everything you've said, Craig. It is very frustrating, to say the least. We are caught in a lose/lose situation. The sad thing is, the students don't realize that they are too and they are perpetuating the problem. The real sad thing is, they will soon be suffering the consequences tomorrow of what they're allowing themslves to be sucked into today.

I've never been too keen on unions, but it easy to see why and how they came about. This is a perfect example.

I lost a job last week--a 30-minute video for $500! I'm sure the guy will find some poor student to do it.

WILL TRADE BARTER MY SERVICES IN EXCHANGE FOR FUNDS,IF YOU DONT HAVE THE MONEY TO START OR FINISH YOUR FILM,YOUR VIDEO OR PROJECTS NEEDING A CAMERA OR CAMERAMAN,I WILL CONSIDER TAKING CARS,TRUCKS,MOTORCYLES,RV,COMPUTERS OR LAPTOPS IN EXCHANGE FOR SERVICES.

TO KNOW MORE ABOUT PRICING,RATES PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE OR CONTACT INFORMATION:
It seems like I've seen a post like this in this thread before.

Just heard a horror story about a professional Asst Cam who's been in the industry (Hollywood TV commercials) for years. Absolutely not a beginner.

He was asked to do a spec commercial with a very famous actor (you'll know who the person is immediately) and so he said sure, if it's on spec.

He grabbed his friends, grips, electricians, etc., and they did the gig and it was all good.

The commercial airs, and it's still airing, so he calls up the producers and says, gee, I'm glad you sold the commercial... now what about the spec part of it?
The producers apparently looked at my friend and shrugged. "What spec??"

Now these are ongoing ad agency clients, mind you, not upstart companies to take advantage of inexperienced young folk. So now my friend can't say a thing because these guys are still passing him (full paying) work.

Wow. I couldn't believe it. Glad I got out of that trade when I did...

... He was asked to do a spec commercial with a very famous actor (you'll know who the person is immediately) and so he said sure, if it's on spec. ...

Could you have possibly been any more vague? I wasn't able to guess who the actor is because you didn't give ANY clues. So, WHO is it?


... and so he said sure, if it's on spec. ...
WHAT? That's makes it sound like he said I won't work for money, but if it's on spec, sure!

That is a strange situation. Why would people that pay him all the time all of the sudden screw him over?

Yeah, very strange. I can't really tell you on the board who the actor is.

He said yes because the producers had been above board when they asked him to do the "spec" job.

What I mean by "sure, if it's a spec job" is that they offered him little or no money and he would normally turn that job down, but if it was on spec (for everybody involved, including for the producers) then he was in for helping the team out.

Apparently they meant spec for him and his crew, but not for themselves. And they didn't think they were screwing anybody over at all.

That's a new interpretation of the word, as far as I'm concerned.

That's right up there with Craig's List employers. If someone had flat out lied to me like that, it would not go unmentioned and I might be taking pocession of someone's property. However, if the person or agency that did that to me gave me alot of work, I might keep my mouth closed that ONE time but would never do them a favor again. The ironic twist to not doing them another favor might mean that they would find someone else and give them all of the future paid work. There's a special place for people that do that to others.

Amen to that.

"Director’s Competition sponsored by Cagesafe Productions
Reply to: see below
Date: 2007-05-25, 9:18AM CDT


Director’s Competition sponsored by Cagesafe Productions

www.cagesafeproductions.com

Cagesafe Productions presents its first Director’s competition. Submit your reel exhibiting your ability to drive character and story and you can live in New Orleans and be the next hardly paid over-worked director of an independent feature film.

www.cagesafeproductions.com

We are looking for someone that approaches film as a form of art. Submit your reels.

www.cagesafeproductions.com

Entry fee: $55.00
Winner will direct a low budget Independent feature.

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Go to www.cagesafeproductions.com for more information.

www.cagesafeproductions.com

Thanks and Good Luck!




* it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
* Compensation: no pay "

Yep, they posted the same thing in Atlanta so it must be everywhere. Someone already slammed them on our board too. They made a good point though. Not only will you more than likely never get anything for your entry fee but that's a good way for them to raise funds for their projects and gear and then disappear. Just take a little from alot of people! As that commercial says, brilliant!

So you need to know Adobe Premiere, DVD Studio Pro and Final Cut Pro and you get . . . $12.50/hr. BTW they PREFER EXPERIENCE in advertising related production.
____________________________________________________________


Videotape Editor: Tape Dubbing & Duplication

Reply to: job-338229586@craigslist.org
Date: 2007-05-25, 2:28PM EDT


We are a rapidly growing market research company that specializes in advertising tracking. Clients include many of the leading ad agencies and Fortune 500 companies.

We monitor advertising across a wide range of television and print media. Subscribers receive reports summarizing competitive ad spending. A full range of creative materials is available through our website.

Opening exists for a VIDEO EDITOR in our Tape Dubbing and Duplication Department.

This is position is responsible for DAILY TAPE PRODUCTION.

Qualifications:

Experience with linear and non-linear video production.

Computer skills: Digital video production and editing, digital image production and editing. REQUIRED: Adobe Premiere, DVD Studio Pro,Mac OSX. and Final Cut Pro

High standards of customer service and excellent communication skills.

Experience in an advertising-related production position preferred.

NIGHTS: Mon-Fri, 1 pm - 9 pm. (Must be available to train 9 am - 5 pm for the first few weeks.)

Pay: $12.50 per hour. We offer a full range of benefits and a casual work environment.

EMail with Video Edit in subject line of e-mail.

The old reverse psychology trick!

HORROR MOVIE STILL CREWING! WE WANT ATLANTA'S BEST!

We are crewing one of the scariest horror movies that will ever be
made. IS THERE ANY REAL TALENT IN THIS CITY OR MUST WE SCOUT IN LA OR
NEW YORK. READY TO HIRE A DP TODAY, FIRST AD, PA'S, SPECIAL EFFECTS
MAKE UP, GRIPS, AUDIO AND INTERNS, ETC.. WE ARE PAYING FOR KEY
POSITIONS.

If you're serious about your career and you want to be part of project
tha's going to blow up, contact us immediately.
We are definitely shooting this summer. Starting July 13th.

Some crew positions are still open also. PROFESSIONALS ONLY! WHO's THE
BEST IN THIS CITY for HORROR, we're looking for you!

FOR ALL POSITIONS EMAIL US BY MAY 30, 2007 BY 12 pm for interview
scheduling

He wants all this for $250!!!!!!!!!!!
BTW it seems AWFULLY suspicious when they state they want to upload YOUR PORTFOLIO to THEIR video management platform!
__________________________________________________

Videographer Needed

Reply to: job-341978204@craigslist.org
Date: 2007-05-31, 12:25PM EDT


Denver-based software and video services company looking for:
* Videographer for one day, to shoot two 30-second promotional online videos for website of New York-based client.
* 5-year minimum experience producing video for corporate marketing, PR, entertainment or training purposes
* Provide resume and portfolio of relevant work -- DVD, URL, or FLV to be uploaded to our video management platform.
* Use own professional quality equipment, including DVCAM camera, complete lighting kit, and lavaliere and/or boom microphone.
* Ability to follow a detailed script and shot list unsupervised to deliver the required footage.
* Video format: DVCAM.
* All equipment must be owned and insured by you.
* You must supply master DVCAM Tape of assigned work.


Compensation: $250.00

This is pretty retarded. Who owns teleprompter gear except for pro teleprompter operators? Don't those rigs cost thousands of dollars? And you're supposed to shoot and prompt simultaneously?

"Looking for videographer
Reply to: job-342702228@craigslist.org
Date: 2007-06-01, 11:50AM CDT


Need a videographer to shoot short (less than 1 min) video profiles/interviews on location across Houston. Must have production quality camera, 3 piece light kit, tripod, teleprompter and laptop (to feed teleprompter). To be done on wed-fri in late mornings/early afternoons. This may be perfect job for wedding videographers looking to expand your business. We possibly would be willing to supply teleprompter as trade off for first couple jobs. This is not a one time job, we need someone to be on call to shoot on location when needed. No editing, just snail mail us the raw video. If you have the equipment and feel like you could do some basic directing, call us. (713)922-8032




* Location: Houston
* Compensation: 150.00-450.00 per job (depending on number of interviews shot, 1-6 people)
* This is a part-time job.
* Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
* Phone calls about this job are ok.
* Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests."

Josh, actually there are some decent teleprompter kits that'll go on the front end of a typical 1/3" camera that are around $1000 (not including laptop).

This one is about $1600 but I've seen them in the video trade magazines for less

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/292822-REG/ProPrompter_PP202_Pro_Prompter_LCD_Teleprompter_.html

Here's one for under $700
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/396775-REG/Ikan_PT1000_PT1000_Teleprompter_Kit.html

Still the price for the job may be low though. Given the gear, set up, some travel time, no one can make money at $150 and even $450 is still on the low side if you're booking a half day minimum with that gear.

There's not much you can do about most of these ridiculous offers, but one thing you can do is flag on Craigs List. Any ad placed under the "Television/Radio Jobs" heading must carry with it an offer of payment. Spec, deferred, "get experience" is not allowed. If there were enough people flagging, those ads would get closed down. Its not much, but its one thing you can do. I check my local Craigs List and always flag job ads that don't offer payment.

The old reverse psychology trick!

HA! I think i know the DP and The Key Grip on this shoot. I've got to find this post. I think it's a 30k project they're shooting on the varicam!

my favorite ads go something like this:


Well known and award winning studio now looking for Camera person, Lighting person, Sound man, Director and actors for a movie already going to several festivals including Tribeca!

Join our emmy award winning team and get ready to make a great movie!

Pay is deferred but you'll get copy and credit of course!
GREAT for new actors and actresses as we will be putting this on imdb.com!



Must own all of your own equipment!

moviestudio10056@hotmail.com

You find a website for them, it's on geocities, it looks like crap and all it talks about is the $50 fee to turn in a headshot for acting for their "movie"


Yep.

Camera-person to film documentary
Reply to: info@trehmusic.com
Date: 2007-06-06, 11:23AM CDT


Seeking individual with digital video camera to film documentary style two individuals for 8 weeks (Through August 12th) as they study and take the Texas Bar Exam. The footage maybe used at a later date as a pilot for a reality show. Previous filming experience desired but not required. Shooting will consist of 3-4 days each week (days of the week and times are flexible) Pay is a flat fee of $300. This is a great way to gain additional filming experience and participation in the pilot or series if the show is later picked up and produced. We are looking to begin filming immediately. Please contact Marie at 713-376-3975, or email inquires to info@trehmusic.com.




* Location: Houston near Downtown
* Compensation: Pay is a flat fee of $300.
* Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
* Phone calls about this job are ok.
* Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

Camera-person to film documentary
Reply to: info@trehmusic.com
Date: 2007-06-06, 11:23AM CDT


Seeking individual with digital video camera to film documentary style two individuals for 8 weeks (Through August 12th) as they study and take the Texas Bar Exam. The footage maybe used at a later date as a pilot for a reality show. Previous filming experience desired but not required. Shooting will consist of 3-4 days each week (days of the week and times are flexible) Pay is a flat fee of $300. This is a great way to gain additional filming experience and participation in the pilot or series if the show is later picked up and produced. We are looking to begin filming immediately. Please contact Marie at 713-376-3975, or email inquires to info@trehmusic.com.




* Location: Houston near Downtown
* Compensation: Pay is a flat fee of $300.
* Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
* Phone calls about this job are ok.
* Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
3 days a week, 8 hours, 8 weeks. < $2 an hour. Even if it was 4 hours, it would still be under $4. You would think someone working with the legal field might know about federal law at a minimum.