Ridiculous Job Offers / Demands!!

Mark Utley · March 9th, 2006, 10:24 PM

I had a guy ask me if I want to do a lot of shooting him and get paid in "stocks" of the corporation he's starting. No thanks.

Josh Bass · March 9th, 2006, 10:46 PM

How is it that none of these people are members here and have seen their posts and come to defend them? Seems like it woulda happened by now.

Josh Bass · March 12th, 2006, 05:22 PM

Simply outstanding:

"Filmmaker needed for overseas research project (Summer 2006)
Reply to: gigs-140918722@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-03-11, 2:58AM EST

Looking for filmmaker to work on short film this summer. We will film in two places: the Denver Metro area and Europe. Will work closely with two individuals with limited production experience on a research project. Creativity and flexibility a must for this filmmaker.

Our filmmaker must be able to pay own way to Denver and Europe, and should be able to provide own equipment. Film student welcome. This project has the possibility of being a long-term opportunity with a global reach for the right filmmaker.

E-mail for more details.

* this is in or around Denver Metro/Europe
* no -- it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
* Compensation: Stipend available. "

Craig Seeman · March 13th, 2006, 11:23 AM

Major Spanish Market TV commercial wants to STEAL your music with your permission (elevator music!) rather than spend a few bucks for royalty free elevator music!!!

Need music for Telemundo Commercial

Reply to: job-141454137@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-03-13, 10:25AM EST

Need UNPUBLISHED music for a commercial to be aired on Telemundo TV.
Music needs to be background music, preferably elevator music.

It will not pay but will give the artist a chance to have their music on a commercial and of course you will get a copy of the commercial.
Please either email samples or send cd's to:

Donelli- Commercial Music Dept.
RE: Telemundo
307 Spring St. #4R
NY, NY 10013

James Emory · March 13th, 2006, 11:30 AM

What really aggravates me about that post is that he says he won't pay instead of he can't pay or at least right now. It looks like the cheap ass virus has spread worldwide!

Craig Seeman · March 13th, 2006, 11:41 AM

SOLD and WILL AIR MULTIPLE TIMES on a MAJOR BROADCAST NETWORK.

and you should be EXPERIENCED AND work for FREE??????

SHOOTER NEEDED

Reply to: gigs-141474772@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-03-13, 11:25AM EST

Looking for experienced shooters (to shoot on 24P) for new and exciting short-term reality/documentary special. There may not be pay, but this is a high-profile celebrity driven event that is sold and will air multiple times on a major broadcast network - a GREAT credit to have. Please email resumes ASAP.

THANK YOU!

Craig Seeman · March 13th, 2006, 11:55 AM

Said to the tune of the Mastercard spots

Cost of Panasonic DVX-100 with tripod and batteries - $4000
Cost of Sennheiser 100 wireless mic system $500
Cost of Final Cut Pro - $1000
Cost of Mac to run it on - $2500
Total value of gear $8000

day rate for using this gear plus labor - $75

Use of craigslist - Priceless

Job - worthless

_________________
24 p camera person

Reply to: gigs-141500099@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-03-13, 12:30PM EST

Looking for someone with 24 p camera experience and sound! We are also looking for someone with Final cut pro experience! Please send us your resume! We are looking for camera person/edit help on a tv show on celebrities, pets and fashion! Need asap!

this is in or around nyc
no -- it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
Compensation: $75/day rate

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Compensation: Spend thousands, make pennies

Craig Seeman · March 13th, 2006, 11:59 AM

Now you can do corporate trade show videos plus DVD authoring. Full end to end production, post, delivery and not even get paid for use of your gear let alone your time.

Shooting, Editing and Authoring a DVD Needed

Reply to: gigs-141442758@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-03-13, 9:41AM EST

Need someone to shoot, edit and author a promo video. No compensation, however you can use it for your portofolio. This video is for a cosmetics company, and will be broadcast at the trade show, and on the company's website, where your name will be posted. Also on the website with a link to your site. So it's a good opportunity to get your name out there.

If interested, please contact us.

no -- it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
Compensation: No Compensation

George Ellis · March 16th, 2006, 12:09 PM

This pays better than Craig's "mastercard" one. What shocked me was that A) James did not post it first, and B) it was on Mandy and not Craigslist.

Atlanta rental house rate for a PD-170 over a weekend is $250. Of course, I have room to talk. I paid this for the day to a high school student, but I supplied all the stuff. It was 8 hrs. No reel required (I just get to swear a bit during post).

Vacancy: Cameramen
Employer: Eighth Wonder Cinema, Llc
Location: Metro-Atlanta
Duration: Single Day, starts MAY 27TH

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Payment is on a lo/no/deferred basis.
WE ARE SEEKING A FEW CAMERAMEN WHO OWN THEIR OWN CAMERA!!!! PANASONIC DVX-100 OR DVX-100A PREFERRED. JOB CONSIST OF VIDEO TAPING (2) GRADUATIONS ON MAY 27TH. APPLICANTS MUST HAVE EXTENSIVE KNOWLEDGE OF CAMERA FUNCTIONS SUCH AS: EXPOSURE, WHITE BALANCE, XLR INPUT, ETC. IN OTHER WORDS... MUST BE ABLE TO PRODUCE A NICE QUALITY IMAGE WITH NATURAL LIGHTING. JOB PAYS $125 PER GRADUATION. GRADUATIONS SHOULD LAST NO LONGER THAN (3) HOURS. PLEASE EMAIL YOUR RESUME OR ONLINE DEMO REEL AND PLEASE SPECIFY WHAT TYPE OF CAMERA YOU OWN. THANK YOU.

Apply to: Deji

Josh Bass · March 16th, 2006, 12:15 PM

I'm sure I'll start another flame war, but that's not that bad. $250 for one day.

K. Forman · March 16th, 2006, 01:44 PM

Flame on!

Just kidding... I saw that posting, and started adding mileage in my head. Nah.

Josh Bass · March 16th, 2006, 04:45 PM

Oh, sorry. Mileage not included in said fee. In that case, they can kiss my ass for $250 a day. Mileage, tape stock, clients pay for, says me, or I include it in a higher fee than was originally quoted.

K. Forman · March 16th, 2006, 05:18 PM

Even with gas prices where they are, I could drive up there, shoot it, grab a room for the night, and make it home with something. Getting away from the family circus for a couple days is always nice, but I really need a bit more to make it worth that drive.

Josh Bass · March 16th, 2006, 06:40 PM

Well, I have no circus, and I would actually try to put together some sort of living. Different strokes, I guess.

K. Forman · March 16th, 2006, 06:55 PM

It's coming back around to doing just that. In the meantime, I still shoot whatever I can, for whoever. Down the road, it usually pays off.

March 9th, 2006, 10:24 PM	#526
Mark Utley Major Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 479	I had a guy ask me if I want to do a lot of shooting him and get paid in "stocks" of the corporation he's starting. No thanks. __________________ Mark Utley

March 9th, 2006, 10:46 PM	#527
Josh Bass Slash Rules! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 5,472	How is it that none of these people are members here and have seen their posts and come to defend them? Seems like it woulda happened by now. __________________ The Bass' camerawork The Bass on IMDB

March 12th, 2006, 05:22 PM	#528
Josh Bass Slash Rules! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 5,472	Simply outstanding: "Filmmaker needed for overseas research project (Summer 2006) Reply to: gigs-140918722@craigslist.org Date: 2006-03-11, 2:58AM EST Looking for filmmaker to work on short film this summer. We will film in two places: the Denver Metro area and Europe. Will work closely with two individuals with limited production experience on a research project. Creativity and flexibility a must for this filmmaker. Our filmmaker must be able to pay own way to Denver and Europe, and should be able to provide own equipment. Film student welcome. This project has the possibility of being a long-term opportunity with a global reach for the right filmmaker. E-mail for more details. * this is in or around Denver Metro/Europe * no -- it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests * Compensation: Stipend available. " __________________ The Bass' camerawork The Bass on IMDB

March 16th, 2006, 12:15 PM	#535
Josh Bass Slash Rules! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 5,472	I'm sure I'll start another flame war, but that's not that bad. $250 for one day. __________________ The Bass' camerawork The Bass on IMDB

March 16th, 2006, 01:44 PM	#536
K. Forman Capt. Quirk Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Middle of the woods in Georgia Posts: 3,596	Flame on! Just kidding... I saw that posting, and started adding mileage in my head. Nah. __________________ www.SmokeWagonLeather.us

March 13th, 2006, 11:23 AM	#529
Craig Seeman Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Brooklyn, NY, USA Posts: 3,841	Major Spanish Market TV commercial wants to STEAL your music with your permission (elevator music!) rather than spend a few bucks for royalty free elevator music!!! Need music for Telemundo Commercial Reply to: job-141454137@craigslist.org Date: 2006-03-13, 10:25AM EST Need UNPUBLISHED music for a commercial to be aired on Telemundo TV. Music needs to be background music, preferably elevator music. It will not pay but will give the artist a chance to have their music on a commercial and of course you will get a copy of the commercial. Please either email samples or send cd's to: Donelli- Commercial Music Dept. RE: Telemundo 307 Spring St. #4R NY, NY 10013

March 13th, 2006, 11:30 AM	#530
James Emory Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 1,892	What really aggravates me about that post is that he says he won't pay instead of he can't pay or at least right now. It looks like the cheap ass virus has spread worldwide!

March 13th, 2006, 11:41 AM	#531
Craig Seeman Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Brooklyn, NY, USA Posts: 3,841	SOLD and WILL AIR MULTIPLE TIMES on a MAJOR BROADCAST NETWORK. and you should be EXPERIENCED AND work for FREE?????? SHOOTER NEEDED Reply to: gigs-141474772@craigslist.org Date: 2006-03-13, 11:25AM EST Looking for experienced shooters (to shoot on 24P) for new and exciting short-term reality/documentary special. There may not be pay, but this is a high-profile celebrity driven event that is sold and will air multiple times on a major broadcast network - a GREAT credit to have. Please email resumes ASAP. THANK YOU!

March 13th, 2006, 11:55 AM	#532
Craig Seeman Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Brooklyn, NY, USA Posts: 3,841	Said to the tune of the Mastercard spots Cost of Panasonic DVX-100 with tripod and batteries - $4000 Cost of Sennheiser 100 wireless mic system $500 Cost of Final Cut Pro - $1000 Cost of Mac to run it on - $2500 Total value of gear $8000 day rate for using this gear plus labor - $75 Use of craigslist - Priceless Job - worthless _________________ 24 p camera person Reply to: gigs-141500099@craigslist.org Date: 2006-03-13, 12:30PM EST Looking for someone with 24 p camera experience and sound! We are also looking for someone with Final cut pro experience! Please send us your resume! We are looking for camera person/edit help on a tv show on celebrities, pets and fashion! Need asap! this is in or around nyc no -- it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests Compensation: $75/day rate ----------------------------------------------------- Compensation: Spend thousands, make pennies

March 13th, 2006, 11:59 AM	#533
Craig Seeman Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Brooklyn, NY, USA Posts: 3,841	Now you can do corporate trade show videos plus DVD authoring. Full end to end production, post, delivery and not even get paid for use of your gear let alone your time. Shooting, Editing and Authoring a DVD Needed Reply to: gigs-141442758@craigslist.org Date: 2006-03-13, 9:41AM EST Need someone to shoot, edit and author a promo video. No compensation, however you can use it for your portofolio. This video is for a cosmetics company, and will be broadcast at the trade show, and on the company's website, where your name will be posted. Also on the website with a link to your site. So it's a good opportunity to get your name out there. If interested, please contact us. no -- it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests Compensation: No Compensation

March 16th, 2006, 12:09 PM	#534
George Ellis Trustee Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Suwanee, GA Posts: 1,241	This pays better than Craig's "mastercard" one. What shocked me was that A) James did not post it first, and B) it was on Mandy and not Craigslist. Atlanta rental house rate for a PD-170 over a weekend is $250. Of course, I have room to talk. I paid this for the day to a high school student, but I supplied all the stuff. It was 8 hrs. No reel required (I just get to swear a bit during post). Vacancy: Cameramen Employer: Eighth Wonder Cinema, Llc Location: Metro-Atlanta Duration: Single Day, starts MAY 27TH -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Payment is on a lo/no/deferred basis. WE ARE SEEKING A FEW CAMERAMEN WHO OWN THEIR OWN CAMERA!!!! PANASONIC DVX-100 OR DVX-100A PREFERRED. JOB CONSIST OF VIDEO TAPING (2) GRADUATIONS ON MAY 27TH. APPLICANTS MUST HAVE EXTENSIVE KNOWLEDGE OF CAMERA FUNCTIONS SUCH AS: EXPOSURE, WHITE BALANCE, XLR INPUT, ETC. IN OTHER WORDS... MUST BE ABLE TO PRODUCE A NICE QUALITY IMAGE WITH NATURAL LIGHTING. JOB PAYS $125 PER GRADUATION. GRADUATIONS SHOULD LAST NO LONGER THAN (3) HOURS. PLEASE EMAIL YOUR RESUME OR ONLINE DEMO REEL AND PLEASE SPECIFY WHAT TYPE OF CAMERA YOU OWN. THANK YOU. Apply to: Deji

March 16th, 2006, 04:45 PM	#537
Josh Bass Slash Rules! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 5,472	Oh, sorry. Mileage not included in said fee. In that case, they can kiss my ass for $250 a day. Mileage, tape stock, clients pay for, says me, or I include it in a higher fee than was originally quoted. __________________ The Bass' camerawork The Bass on IMDB

March 16th, 2006, 05:18 PM	#538
K. Forman Capt. Quirk Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Middle of the woods in Georgia Posts: 3,596	Even with gas prices where they are, I could drive up there, shoot it, grab a room for the night, and make it home with something. Getting away from the family circus for a couple days is always nice, but I really need a bit more to make it worth that drive. __________________ www.SmokeWagonLeather.us

March 16th, 2006, 06:40 PM	#539
Josh Bass Slash Rules! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 5,472	Well, I have no circus, and I would actually try to put together some sort of living. Different strokes, I guess. __________________ The Bass' camerawork The Bass on IMDB

March 16th, 2006, 06:55 PM	#540
K. Forman Capt. Quirk Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Middle of the woods in Georgia Posts: 3,596	It's coming back around to doing just that. In the meantime, I still shoot whatever I can, for whoever. Down the road, it usually pays off. __________________ www.SmokeWagonLeather.us