Philip:

Thank you for your offer. I have sent an email. Let me know if you received it. My forum login timed out and I had to log back in and I'm not sure if the email went through.

I think that Bill broke it all down pretty well.

One thing I like to keep in mind is that my hourly rate needs to pay for many other things than just when I am working on video. It needs to pay the rent (both at home and for the studio), it needs to pay for insurance (both for me, and those that work for me and also liability should someone working for me set the filming location on fire), insurance for my equipment and the cost/replacement of the equipment, time spent not shooting but marketing, making sales calls, paying bills, advertising, etc., etc. Some would suggest that you should at least double to 2 1/2 times what you actually want to make per hour because of the overhead expenses and time you need to spend doing these other, related tasks. All of this (in the US) should be based on a 40 hour week where you get "rewarded" for working longer hours.

This should only be tempered by what the market will bear and what your customers feel that you are worth. It is possible to make good money but still not be profitable or wind up making less than a minimum living wage. I just won't set up my equipment and almost pay someone to let me do it, unless I feel that I am involved in either "truly" building my business (I avoid low wage deals where the benefit is more of the same kind of work) or I am involved in something I "truly" believe in or have a stake in.

Good Luck!

Thanx guys, helps a lot!

Greetings Niels

Thanks TIP!!!
 

That is an extremely useful link. it really simplifies and clarifies the issue.

Music Needed for DVInfo forum shows
 

We're looking to add original music to the shows we're doing at 2nd-Unit.tv which has a new forum in this DVInfo under New Additions. Your music will be used to underscore the episodes we do with various producers, directors and DPs. The mnth of August has Miami Vice's Michael Mann, The Island's Michael Bay, Pirates of the Caribbean's Raphael Sanchez and 24's Rodney Charters. Your music will be featured in the shows with credits and we have a royalty program for the quarterly DVDs and weekly i-Pod segments that are coming in a few months when we gather sufficient content. Please let us know if you create original music that we can incorporate and would like to participate.

Cameraman needed in Paris July 31
 

I am shooting wedding in Paris, I need a socond Cameraman with either Canon H1 or Sony FX1 or Z1 for a full day job. Price can be discussed, email me powernow@mail.ru Regards, Oleg.

You can see if a company by the name of Blowup Productions is still in business. I worked with them about 15 years ago and they arranged everything for the commercial we shot in Rio. Maria Rodriguez, who played the Girl From Ipanema in the film, worked with them and met us at the airport. She's great as well. This is old info but they may be still around.

Need a costume designer
 

I need anyone who can help me with some costumes for <a href= http://www.904am.com>my movie</a> that shoots in early August. Simple stuff, actually. Email me if you can do it, or you know someone who can. I just need three specific long-sleeve shirts made.

Thanks,

heath

Job with Mossy Oak Productions has been filled. Thanks Mike McCloskey

Project update
 

We are still lacking a few significant roles and many crew positions.

CAST:

Witch's apprentice: Dark hair, female, twentyish, attractive. Must have acting skills.

Half-elven witch as a child: (7-10 age range) Female, dark hair. For two short scenes.

Nerd: Male, twenties or thirties, thin, must have acting skills.


CREW:

Most urgently needed: Sound Man/boom operator, experienced preferred.

Film project seeking cast and crew (england)
 

Hello all,

We are currently trying to assemble a cast and crew for a short film project. It is absolutely essential that we recruit talented, technically brilliant individuals to take on the director of photography and production sound mixer/sound designer positions, and I thought, for these particular positions, this would be a good place to look. Below is the email advertising the production which we are currently sending out far and wide, for example to all the students/graduates of (near enough) all the relevant film and film related degree courses in the UK.

...

‘Open Return’ is the title of a new short film, currently in development/pre-production. Principal photography on ‘Open Return’ is set to take place in September (exact shooting schedule TBA), after which time the project will move into several months of post-production, before the final film is distributed for exhibition on the national/international film festival circuit in January 2007.

The ‘Open Return’ project is currently seeking talented, driven individuals to join the project, and become members of the cast and crew that will work to force the final film into existence. At this early stage the production is looking to recruit people of all specializations. Positions in the producing side of things, in the technical side things, and in the acting side of things are all available. If you are passionate about filmmaking, indeed about cinema generally, and think that you could be an asset to the production, do not hesitate to visit www.openreturn.co.uk, where you will find full details about the project, including a break down of every available position and role. You can of course also contact the production via email (mail@openreturn.co.uk) or telephone (07921331082).

...

Again, if the project sounds intrigueing, if you are interested in taking on the position of director of photography or of production sound mixer/sound designer (or any other position), visit the website, learn more, and contact us ASAP.

I will check this thread frequently, and strive to respond to emails promptly.

We look forward to hearing from you

David R. Warwick

…
David R. Warwick
director/producer of ‘Open Return’
http://www.openreturn.co.uk
email: davidrwarwick@openreturn.co.uk
mobile: 07921331082
…

Hi David, and welcome to DVinfo. I've moved your thread to the "Helping Hands" forum, which is where people go to find jobs around here. Good luck with your project!

Jeff

My suggestion is Nikolaus Tarouquella, he is from Botafogo, dowtown Rio
de Janeiro. His web site is nikofilm.com

Alexandre

You you need help you can contact me at 55 81 91527817

I moved this over to Helping Hands to see if more people can offer suggestions. Have you tried some indie-friendly theatres, or maybe even some production workshops that have good ties to theatres?

heath

Dp
 

I sent you a reply regarding the DP position. My resume and reel are contained in a weblink within.

Saw that you are from Southampton. Me mum's from there. I spent many a summer walking down from 34 Bond Road to the Triangle fish and chips shop, then enjoying the best fish and chips in the world along the river.
Good times...
Welcome to DVinfo! Good luck with your project!!

Freelance work
 

Hi everyone,

Do you guys happen to know of website besides here that show freelance production positions? Not to say that the postions you guys have here is not good, I just feel that I need to get more experience on projects in Texas before I start heading out of state.

Thanks in advance


Shedrick Mask

Well, my favorites are Mandy.com, entertainmentcarreers.net (which hasn't done anything for me yet, but I still look), and productionhub.com. If you are really desperate for work with no pay, there is always craigslist.org.

For chuckles, you can always see what can be found at this thread- http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...ght=job+offers

A favour in Toronto
 

I am looking for a Canon EF adapter to try out. I currently use a Redrock M2 and am trying to devise a Relay lens system with EF lenses.

Anyone in the Toronto Area wanna rent me their EF adapter for a day?
Cool

Matt

Must it be NYC?
 

How about Northern NJ? If that would work, I've heard tell that there is a theater in Montclair that can be "hired".

Though, not sure if my info is correct, i.e. that you can actually "hire" the theater. If you're interested, let me know and I'll try to scrounge more info.

good luck.

I own a small company in Santa Monica
 

I thought I'd throw my hat in the ring as well. Not only do we have a small production studio in the LA-area, but there is a recording studio here as well. We are also five blocks from the beach. You can see some photos at:
http://motioncity.com/subpg/tour.htm

Dallas wedding, second shooter 7/15/06
 

I am filming a wedding this Saturday. The bride is now requesting a camera in the pews to catch her walking down the aisle, since the church will only allow cameras in the balcony.
You would use my 'ol GL-1. Wedding begins at 6:00. You would need to be there from 5:15 to 7:00. How much???? I don't know. Thanks!

David,

Give me a call, I can help you out. Ironically I did that very same thing with the F350 last Saturday. A wedding, up in the balcony, then down to the back for the precessional after the ceremony.

regards,

-gb-

I have a small production company in LA.
 

We're currently shooting a documentary about opera, and we know popular music as well.

Here's my husband's personal site:
http://www.bradmays.com

I'd certainly be interested in hearing more about what you're looking for and when you would need it. Hope to hear from you.

Greg has stepped up to bat. Thanks to all for looking!

Reality TV shoot Sept. 4 needs crew
 

Hi everyone. We are currently crewing up for a reality show for a national network. The job will be in Kennedyville Maryland, about 15 minutes from Dover Delaware. Any assistance would be appreciated. We need help on the following. Email me at videokick@yahoo.com if you can help. Thanks in advance. The shoot is planned to start Sept. 4th.

Rentals
3 – 5 Digital Beta cameras
Minimal light package
Some grip equipment
Sound equipment

Crew
3 - 5 camera operators
1 – 2 camera assistants
A.D. person
Sound person
1 make up person
2 – 3 gaffres/grips
3 – 4 Pas

Some crew jobs are paid and some of course like the pa’s are for credits on the shoot.

everybody thanks for the reactions. At this point we have to wait for a reaction of the company who we are doing this for to see how things wil go. And we are also already talking with a company from LA, but we certainly keep y'all in mind if things might change. You are all a great help. Thanks

Need to rent some equipment
 

Does anyone know where I can get hold of a ringlite, mattebox + filters for the FX1/Z1 here in the UK?

Need them for a few days quite soon.

Any suggestions?

Thanks, Chris

Wednesday Paid Gig; Soundman Needed
 

Need a sound man for a shoot day adfter tomorrow, Wednesday. We're shooting David Tatersall of Star Wars and Con Air fame and our regular man, Tip McPartland, is out of town. Paid gig. Any takers? The show is 2nd Unit which can be found on this site under New Additions. PLease PM or e-maiul me.

Locations needed
 

We are looking for the following sorts of locations for our project:

A cubicle farm, or call center with mini-cubes. The more unpleasant the better, but any will do.

A small rustic cottage, the more medeival looking the better, the more secluded the better.

Interior rooms that could be used as castle dungeons, a large room fore the throneroom of a castle, and intervening corridoors and staircases.


If anyone has access to these sorts of locations (Free!) please let us know!

Houston Area Videographer
 

I am available in the Houston area to assist as second or third camera in weddings or any other events. Experienced.

Equipment: DSR 390, wireless mike (senn.)

Need to rent an XL1 or 2, or comparable 3 chip in the San Fernando Valley.
 

We're shooting a show this weekend in Northridge and need a third camera for Saturday night (call time is 5pm) and Sunday afternoon. We're hoping to find someone who will allow us to use their camera in exchange for our editing services. You'd have your camera back either Sunday night or Monday morning - your choice. Your services as a videographer would not be required, but if you wanted to join us - you'd be welcome.

Here's Brad's editing resume:
http://www.bradmays.com/editor.html

Demo reel:
http://www.bradmays.com/BradMaysDemoReel.mov

Brad would be happy to cut either a demo reel or even a short for someone. He normally charges $400 for a reel and rarely under $1500 for a short, so it's a good deal for someone who has footage sitting around. If you'd like to make a counter offer, please do.

If you're a beginner videographer who is thinking about doing this, in addition to getting a reel out of it, if you stay around and shoot with us, you'd get an IMDb credit as camera person and a screen credit on a documentary that will likely be broadcast.

Thanks.

Locations needed in AZ
 

We are looking for the following sorts of locations for our project:

A cubicle farm, or a call center with mini-cubes. The more unpleasant the better, but any will do.

A small rustic cottage, the more medeival looking the better, the more secluded the better, treed area preferrd.

Interior rooms that could be used as castle dungeons, a large room for the throneroom of a castle, and intervening corridoors and staircases.


If anyone has access to these sorts of locations (Free!) please let us know!


For more info on the project, check out the thread:

----- Arizona No-Budget Comedy/Fantasy Film ------

or the project website: www.officequestmovie.com

Thanks!

~David~

I live in MD and can't help you with the locations but--

I visited your website and noticed that you might intend to print your finished movie to film. I thought I might warn you, after reading of your budget woes, that depending on the length of the film, a film print will cost you thousands of dollars, is extremely time-consuming (you must go through your movie scene-by-scene with a colorist) and is generally useless unless you intend to generate revenue (assumedly enough to pay back the price of the film print) at a local theater (which depending on your location can be very difficult and expensive to rent out).

Just a heads up.

short horror film in ont.canada
 

Hello all

we are going to be shooting a short film in st.catharines ontario in the next few weeks if there is any interest we need two main actors male and one two extras and always welcome help behnd the camera.

the film is original and part of two other short films making a three part story..here is the teaser for now

www.myspace.com/regretfilm


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WKvbNPyXdQ

check it out and the script is avalible with more details email to pmander@cogeco.ca

Pete

wazz the matter?

CHICKEN!!


LOL

DP with 20 years exp, HD100 package + Lights, WI/IL
 

I've been shooting for 20 years, around the world. NY, LA, Vegas, Caribbean, Europe, big cities / venues (MSG, Lincoln Center, Nassau Coliseum, Cesar’s Palace, ect) and the middle of nowhere without running water or power for weeks at a time. 35mm, 16mm, HDcam, DVCpro HD, digibeta, betaSP, DV, just about every format out there. Multicam, single cam, worked as a LD in a TV station in NY for 3 years, won several awards for lighting at that job.

My current camera package is the JVC HD100 (HD or SD 30/25/24fps 4:3 16:9) with 2 channels of wireless, AB battery system I can run for 12hrs without a charge, tripod, lighting package of 5-10 lights, assorted grip gear, gels & expendables, ladder, full size van. I prefer to work in the central WI area - Wausau, Madison, Appleton, Green Bay but Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Chicago are fine too. No mileage charge within 4 hrs of Wausau. Email for rates and availability. Online reel or DVD mailed.

Also 17" PB with FCP available for location editing, full studio editing facility also available.

Steve Oakley
715 848 4265 steveo@practicali.com
www.practicali.com

New York Area
 

I am looking for some jobs in NY area, have my own equipment (video HDV + 35mm adapter, FF, audio+, lights, post production)

Check my reel on my web site

www.yayofilms.com

For more examples (long form: documentaries and corporate) contact me by email
albert@yayofilms.com

Thanks
Albert Rudnicki

Any UK publications where I can find work?
 

I've just graduated university in the UK with a 1st in film and media and I'm looking for work with a production company.

I'm happy to start making tea as long as I can work my way up in the project development side of a production company.

Does anyone know of any publications that will advertise job opportunities in this field?

Thank you

Alex Butterfield

Location Advice Needed-HELP (LA/OC)
 

Hey all.
I'm looking for advice for an upcoming short that I'm doing. I'm hoping there's a no budget/no insurance set I can rent for 2 days. Most set rental requires 1M worth of insurance, which seems to be about $2700. Does anyone know of a place up in/around LA that maybe pads the insurance cost in the bill, like when renting lighting equip?

I'm specifically looking for a hospital and motel set.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.