October 2nd, 2005, 11:38 PM | #136 |
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Nope! I don't do stills for a living, just for myself with a typical $200.00 4 megapixel camera. I was mostly talking about the request for a "skilled amateur". That's like asking for some dry water. Translation, they need someone that knows what they are doing and is cheap, although $75/hour isn't bad if that's labor only for a 10-12 hour day. I don't know what still shooters usually get for a day rate to know what to compare that posted rate to.
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October 2nd, 2005, 11:58 PM | #137 |
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I suppose you have a point. Still, $75 an hour ain't nothin' to sneeze at from my perspective. Some of these guys, they'll sneeze anyway. I say let 'em.
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October 4th, 2005, 07:30 PM | #138 |
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"I need two Producer-Directors to shoot & edit a US version of a hit British reality format for the Discovery Channel.
You need to be able to shoot very well on DV. If you can't shoot, don't apply. You need to be able to stand up to five arduous weeks trekking through largely uncharted African jungle, during which time you will be filming 12 people each with different disabilities as they try to complete the trek. The job lasts roughly from Feb 2006 through August 2006. Before that there'll also be a couple of months casting & shooting back stories of participants. One person will also do a two week recce in Zambia, Botswana and Namibia in about five weeks time. It's going to be great, but extremely tough. For example, several of the crew on the British version contracted malaria. Absolutely everyone experienced the worst diarrhoea of their lives. If you're not up for that kind of thing, don't bother applying. If you are applying please include details of any previous filming in Africa and any Visas you hold currently. I want to do a round of interviews in NYC next Mon & Tues, the 10th & 11th October from 9am through to 9pm. Unfortunately if you're not available then it's very unlikely that we'll be able to consider you. Apologies for that." |
October 4th, 2005, 09:59 PM | #139 |
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Person is flying in from California for a wedding in CENTRAL PARK NYC and wants to pay WHAT! for an Canon XL series camera. AND this person wants to see a reel!
I'm looking for two DP's with XL-1s or something like that to shoot a wedding in Central Park. This gig pays $150 each. I'd love to see an online reel. Contact Aaron by email. 310-xxx-xxx |
October 5th, 2005, 08:30 PM | #140 |
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My favorite thread...
I love this thread. Where else can I read about job opportunities that give me diarrhea (my spelling is correct) and malaria. This defines a crappy job...
(BTW, what are the poor handicapped people doing out there, and how are they getting by...Imagine the producers for this show: "Hey let's throw a bunch of people into Africa...maybe some guys in wheel chairs or seriously obese ones...and get them to race from one side of the continent to the other. We should get some laughs, jerk some tears, it'll be a ratings blockbuster...") |
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October 7th, 2005, 11:41 AM | #142 |
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Of course, there is the new No/Lo from Al-Queda for both video and editing.
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October 7th, 2005, 09:07 PM | #143 |
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Al Qaeda job
DUBAI (Reuters) - Al Qaeda has put job advertisements on the Internet asking for supporters to help put together its Web statements and video montages, an Arabic newspaper reported.
The London-based Asharq al-Awsat said on its Web site this week that al Qaeda had "vacant positions" for video production and editing statements, footage and international media coverage about militants in Iraq, the Palestinian territories, Chechnya and other conflict zones where militants are active. The paper said the Global Islamic Media Front, an al Qaeda-linked Web-based organization, would "follow up with members interested in joining and contact them via email". The paper did not say how applicants should contact the Global Islamic Media Front. Al Qaeda supporters widely use the Internet to spread the group's statements through dozens of Islamist sites where anyone can post messages. Al Qaeda-linked groups also set up their own sites, which frequently have to move after being shut by Internet service providers. The advertisements, however, could not be found on mainstream Islamist Web sites where al Qaeda and other affiliate groups post their statements. Asharq al-Awsat said the advert did not specify salary amounts, but added: "Every Muslim knows his life is not his, since it belongs to this violated Islamic nation whose blood is being spilled. Nothing should take precedence over this." The Front last month launched an Internet news broadcast called Voice of the Caliphate, which it said aimed to combat anti-Qaeda "lies and propaganda" on major international and Arab television channels such as CNN and Al Jazeera. Al Qaeda and other groups have increasingly turned to the Internet to win young Muslims over to their war against Western-backed governments in Arab and Muslim countries. Islamist insurgents fighting U.S. forces and the U.S.-backed government in Iraq have often posted slick montages of their military activities, including beheadings of hostages, on the Internet where they spread through dozens of Islamist sites. |
October 7th, 2005, 09:11 PM | #144 |
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I wrote to the Al Qaeda and asked whether they'll let me shoot in 24pA and use my 35mm adapter.
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October 8th, 2005, 05:58 PM | #146 |
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Bids accepted for $50 job! I can only hope I get it!
"XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, a student chartered organization at Xxxxxxxxx State University is seeking a videographer to videotape upcoming fall fashion show.
If interested, please email us at xxxxxatyahoo.com Job location is Xxxxxxxxxx, XX Compensation: $50.00 plus additional salary as tapes are sold; bids accepted" |
October 8th, 2005, 07:47 PM | #147 |
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Sorry Jimbo, I'm going to underbid you if it kills me. $30!!
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October 11th, 2005, 11:37 AM | #148 |
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Bidding Closed
Sorry Bill, I just got the job for $20 aaand a promise for more work in the future! If I'm too busy to work on their future projects, I'll give them your name.
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October 11th, 2005, 11:44 AM | #149 |
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I wonder if the couple knows what kind of product they're going to get?
I don't know if this is ridiculous or just plain ignorant!
"I need someone to videotape a wedding and reception for me in Georgia, specifically Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Sat Oct 15 at 2 pm. You need a video camera,tri-pod and if you have a wireless mic that would be great but not required. Film the wedding in its entirety and pick and choose what you film at reception (edit thru camera) so when you leave your jobs done. Keep in mind what you send me is exactly what I give the couple, I dont edit, so you send me a finished video. You mail me a VHS copy on SP speed, I mail you a Money Order for $150.00. Simple. I will try to get you more jobs in the future as well. Contact me if interested. X.XXX.XXX.XXXX Xxxxxx" |
October 11th, 2005, 12:43 PM | #150 |
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Just got offered a "job" from a friend:
"Hey, Robert. We're having our wedding in a few weeks. It's a small, intimate affair, and we're not inviting many people. Mostly family and really close friends. We would really like you to be there, though. It would mean a lot to us if you could be one of our guests. Oh, and could you bring your camera and videotape it and maybe burn a few copies on DVD? Thanks." |
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