How much would you ask...
 

I'm filming a paintball tournament series, 5 events, 1 day per event roughly 3 hours of actual tape/filming... I'm there for 8 hours + 4 hours of driving per event...

Then editing all of the footage into a 60 minute DVD and having it duplicated 100-200 times+ (He's paying for duplication)

So figure 40 hours there + 20 hours driving + x hours editing.

I'm just trying to figure out a realistic price-range, because I'm not sure how many DVD's he can actually sell vs. how much it's going to cost him to do this...

In a case like this duplication and distribution are his problems, not yours. You need to figure out what it will take you complete the project to his and your satisfaction and then charge an hourly rate that makes sense to you.

How much do you want to be paid per hour for this kind of work?

Shooters soon to be needed in 6 cities
 

Muscular Development Magazine and Mike Pulcinella Video Productions are collaborating on a bodybuilding documentary, what we hope will be the "new" Pumping Iron for this generation.

Six of the top, amateur bodybuilders from all over the country will be profiled for 16 to 18 weeks as they prepare to meet in November and battle it out at a national level contest. I estimate that we would need between 20-30 hours of footage for each of the six competitors. We will need to see them in a variety of situations, not only in the gym, but at family gatherings, on the job, in the supermarket, etc. The object is to show the hardships and sacrifices that these athletes make for this strange, misunderstood sport.

The contestants are currently being auditioned so we don't yet know in what cities/towns that we will need shooters, but I was hoping to get some input from all of you as to what your hourly/day rates would be to shoot digital video footage and send it to us here in Philadelphia.

Please supply your contact info so that I can get in touch with you if your city is among the ones chosen.

Thanks,
Mike Pulcinella
www.mikepulcinella.com

Will this be USA only?

Thanks,
Vito

That's a good question! I am not involved with the auditioning process so I don't know. I will find out. It's very possible that there will be some contestants from Canada. I will suggest to the producers that they consider choosing subjects from countries other than USA.

If you were part of this project, what would be your rate for shooting?

At average of over $3.20/gallon...you'll definitely want to charge enough to cover the gas (that's a lot of driving) and an oil change when you are finished. At the bare minimum, or at least include it in there.

Queens NY XL2 shooter needed
 

Looking for AN XL2 w/wide angle, Shooter for 2 hour shoot on June 16th - it is dance recital @ York College in Jamaica. show starts at 7PM need to be on site no later than 6PM - this is B roll back stage and some front of stage. Please, only serious shooter respond. we can discuss price.

He's done a lot for me in the past, part of the agreement was he purchased a new camera for me to use (HV10... $900) as my old one was about to break, he agreed (he is the owner, and will sell it at the end of the summer)

Regardless, I don't think it's worth it for him to do it, because the amount of time and effort I would have to put into this, he'd lose money. If I made it so he didn't, then I would have been making like $5 an hour + lost money on gas.

I'll discuss it with him...

I'm in MN, don't know what I would charge for day rates. I've only ever shot for myself so far. I've done several weddings, but I just ran a camera for my dad for that...he gets the family discount ;) I'll shop around a little in this area and see what folks charge.

Hi Mike,

Sent you an email...

Thanks,
Vito

Thank you all for your responses.

I found out that the contest is open only to residents of the USA.

I am in the process of coming up with a proposal and a budget for this project. Your input has been valuable. Hopefully some of you will be hearing from me in the near future. In the meantime, if anyone else would like to submit a resume please feel free to do so.

Thanks,
Mike

mike@mikepulcinella.com

Shooters needed for High Speed Rail video
 

Hello,

I have a customer who is working on a video program
on high speed rail. We need shooters in Japan, China,
France, Spain, Italy and UK.
HD specs - HDCAM F-900 or DVCPRO HD Cameras
All footage needs to be 1080 30p or 24p.
NO HDV or 1080 60i
Please submit websites with demos for consideration.
Thanks

Contact:

Michael Schrengohst
www.MotionZoneHD.com
info@motionzonehd.com

Videographer for hire (Sacramento, Calif. Area)
 

Event videographer with 15 years exp. looking for video work. I shoot in HD/SD and have experience videotaping concerts, plays, and other events. I also have experience with shooting narrative, movie making and nature videography.

Camera Type: Canon XH-A1 (High Definition)
$65 per hour for one camera (includes audio mixer with 3 mics if needed.)
$85 per hour for two cameras (not including rental cost of 2nd camera).

Will travel up to 50 miles [each way] (included in price).
$.33 per mile required after 50 mile (each way).

Contact Larry:
larry@tlhproductions.com

Thanks!

HD100 available in San Fran, Memorial Day Weekend
 

Hey everyone, I'm on the road for non-film work and will be spending the long weekend in San Fran. I've got my HD100 tapeless rig with me so I'm willing to lend a hand or B-cam for a good SF lunch and demo reel footage. I don't know this area at all; any recommendations for places to visit/shoot?

If you make it to the Golden Gate bridge, then you will have plenty of nice photo ops. On the north end of the Gate, there is a road immidiately after the bridge you can take up a hill where you can get awesome views of the golden gate and a nice ocean view. Have fun in the city!


LArry

Looking to rent an XLH1 or similar for 2 days for 2nd unit
 

Hi,

I'm shooting a low budget movie in Los Angeles between 6th and 21st June and we'll be needing an XL H1 for a couple of days for 2nd unit work. We could alternatively use one of the newer cameras like the A1 or whatever provided they shoot HD 24f mode.

We already have a 2nd unit camera operator.

Does anyone out there in La want to make a few bucks renting their gear to responsible and experienced - and fully insured - professionals?

Email me direct at harry323@pacbell.net.

Thanks,

Harry

Crew Positions needed in LA this weekend.
 

Hello to all!

My name is Adair Cole and I am directing a SAG short film this weekend (May 26 and 27) in Los Angeles. If you are interested, you can find the script here: http://www.toms-undies.org/the87. Our cast is as follows: Mark Erman, Anthony Ray Parker (The Matrix, Xena Warrior Princess), Kelly Knox (Rock Star, American Dreamz), Elizabeth Blanco (Paradise Hills, Mind of Mencia) and Mark Arnold (Desperate Housewives, Boy Meets World).

We are shooting with the HVX-200 and a Brevis with Nikon lenses. AND we are currently looking for some people in the following positions: gaffer, first AC, sound mixer, boom OP, grip, PA and warddrobe.

We are not entirely without in the above positions, but -- rather than having our inexperienced/uninterested/but entirely loyal friends fill all of the above positions -- we thought posting the information here on the forums that we use regularly would be a great way to network.

If you are interested, shoot me an e-mail: adair@toms-undies.org. Please keep in mind that our budget is limited, so the best we can do is credit, lunch, gas money and a copy of the finished film.

Thanks for reading.
-Adair

Editor Needed for XLH1 Footage
 

Hello, I'm looking for a PC based editor in LA to create some Targa sequences from my XLH1 footage to give to my CGI artist. Not sure what this would cost but it is roughly 2 minutes of 24F XLH1 footage and would need to be put on a Data DVD, shoot me a price for your services if interested, thanks

Charlotte, NC Crew Needed
 

Hey Guys, I'm looking for a 2nd Camera Operator (w/ 3 chip camera) and a handful of "utility" helpers.

Anyone in Charlotte interested? Can't pay, but you'll get lunch and have a grand 'ol time. :)

hello, I'm possibly interested

EDIT: do I really need to be in LA?

Haven't forgotten, client is putting off til June earliest.

Bill

Hey Bill,
Does this need to be 24p? I am in Cola, and have vx2100s. I would be up for it if that's not an absolute requirement.
Bill

My bad, these projects will not be shot in 24P. I want the XL2 for its 16X9 capabilities and even then I'm not sure if that's what the customer wants. So, yes, the VX2100 I think would be fine.

Bill

Bill,
I guess just let me know if you might be interested as the project gets closer. E-mail me at bill@grantphotovideo.com I would definately be interested.
Bill Grant
Grant Photo & Video

Rent an XH-A1 in the Los Angeles area?
 

Hey guys,

Does anyone know a good place to rent an XH-A1 around the Los Angeles or Orange County area? I usually get my rentals from Samy's but they aren't carrying the model.

Someone asked me to film an event for them and I need an extra camera. I would just buy another XH-A1, but I don't do events often so it might just go to waste...

Any info will help. THANKS!!!

Two of our sponsors in the L.A. area should have XH rentals: Abel Cine Tech and Birns & Sawyer.

Contact info is on our Sponsors page at http://www.dvinfo.net/sponsors

Shooters Needed in Colorado - pref. XH A1, Z1U, or FX1s
 

We have 2 jobs coming up which will require 4-6 shooters. While we're looking, we also want to expand our list of "go-to" freelancers, so even if we don't hire you immediately, we want to know about your availability, skill set, and interest.

We prefer shooters using A1s, Z1Us, or FX-1s to make footage easier to match in post-production.

Some of our jobs are somewhat dull and corporate, babysitting a fixed, locked camera. Some of them involve ultra sports and speed. You must have a Zen-like patience and appetite for both. We are looking for ultra-clean, properly exposed footage. These are primarily corporate and event jobs. You will also have to monitor your own sound. Sometimes you will shoot on our equipment, sometimes your own. So you must know cameras, not just your camera.

Pay is $300-$500/day depending on your experience and our available budget, which can vary. Please be comfortable accepting jobs on both ends of that spectrum.

E-mail me with a link to your demo reel. (It will help me if you let me know that you are responding to my DVinfo ad....)

I highly reccoment using something like Celtx. (www.celtx.com) Yes, it is freeware, but you can find people in your immediate area, genre, time limits, etc. to share it with. That aside, I'd be happy to look it over.
As for credentials, I write scripts, literature, tutor in college english, and read pretty much everything. Any interest message me, always happy to help where I can.

Josh

Grayson County College: Film Crew Wanted!
 

Grayson County College, Tx

Looking for a few actors, a lighting technician, and a sound mixer.

The idea is a mafia-style film for entry into one or more local (all of Texas is local) film festivals. Most of the actors/actresses will be college age, but this is by no means exclusionary. The whole thing is being shot on no budget aside from what the directors are putting into it (yes, two directors) so we cannot pay actors. Acting students, amatures, and people with equipment we can use are welcome.


This is not steady, well-paying, or even assumed-to-be-paying work. At the current time the crew being put together has no venue, no contracts, and no current employers. Purely for the fame and glory.

looking to rent an HVX in SoCa
 

Greetings

I'd like to rent an HVX and P2 card in the Calabasas to Thousand Oaks area of So Ca.

I'm looking for a local (Conejo Valley) pickup-return only so no west-LA or SF valley please. I only really need 1/2 rentals preferably on Fridays.

Thanks
JohnG

Anyone here even sorta close to Northumberland PA?
 

I have a shooting gig in PA in a few weeks and I wouldn't mind adding an extra crew person to the mix.

(I typically travel with gear and an experienced Camera Op - I need a general grip/tech extra set of hands.)

This is absolutely a PAID gig. Probably a single day shoot, but if it runs to more than that I'll cover appropriate lodging etc.

Northumberland is a drive from Philadelphia and the other big surrounding cities, so if anyone's interested - drop me an email and we can discuss rates/travel, etc.

Bill Davis
newvideo AT fastq (that's "fast" plus a lowercase Q) dot com.


Thanks.

Nicholas,

I own a Canon XH-A1. Let me know when and where and I might just help you out...for a little cash.

George
contact me at geozero(at)geozero(dot)com

Job Complete
 

This job has been completed, thanks to all

Camera intern needed for high-end shoot in LA
 

We have a 4-day shoot coming up in Los Angeles on June 15, 16, 19 and 20 and are looking for a camera intern to work with the AC's. We are shooting primarily on Varicam. It's a visual-heavy show, so there should be some good learning potential. Most of the crew are from the episodic/feature world. Currently this is an unpaid position--the final budget is being worked and I hope to be able to liberate a little money for this position.

Please send notes of introduction/resumes to intern@charlespapert.com; questions may be posted here. Thanks!

Can you post a link to your current site?

Hello Eugene,

Please check www.8cho.com.mx and www.8cho.com.mx/crea.

The first one is our website and the second one is a draft of a wedding site we are doing right now.

Regards,
Rodrigo Medina

Rodrigo, I checked out your site, very nice. I have a question for you about your flash buttons. What script did you use to get the animation to reverse when the mouse is taken off the button? It is very smooth.

SA, CA, Africa Experience & Contacts
 

I have 10 years travel and 6 years video shooting experience in Ecuador, Peru, NW Brazil, Belize, Honduras, some portions of Mexico. The bulk of my work is in remote jungle or rural settings, but can move around urban enviornments with no problem. I have developed many reliable and honest local contacts/guides in these countries which assist me in logistics and travel.

Additionally, although I have not personally travelled to the following countries; we have developed a reliable network of contacts in Kenya, Uganda, and Viet Nam. I am available for work in these countries.

I will be travelling all over Jamaica late June 2007. In Jan 2008. I will be in and around Angamos, Peru (try to find that on a map) on the Javier River shooting the Mayaruna "Cat People" in Peru and Brazil. I will be in Lima for a day or two and can get to Iquitos if neede. If anyone needs footage from these areas please contact me.

In any the above countries, I can hit the ground running. Additionally, I will be able to assist in logistics and travel for any other persons needed for the assignment.

I shoot with a 110U and necessary ancillary equipment.

Please call or drop me a note if I can be of assistance to you.


Jon Haskell
Rivers of the World
Westfield, IN USA
317 281 4375
www.row.org

I worked with William in NY and he's a very knowledgable, professional camera operator. If you need a qualified camera operator for a production or broadcast television show then William is an excellent choice.

Ben Lynn

Own an HV20 in LA? Test with my Redrock M2
 

I'm a Redrock M2 owner looking to test the HV20.

Are you an HV20 owner looking to test the Redrock M2?

I live in Los Angeles (westwood).

Shoot me an email if you're interested.

Jeff
jeffmmccutcheon@yahoo.com