Hi,
I am looking for a Camera Assistant for a documentary shoot in Moscow in June (most likely June 20-25).
He/she should speak English (or German).
Thanks a lot.
Jürgen

Oleg Kalyan on Vimeo (http://www.vimeo.com/olegkalyan)

Speaks perfect English.
If you choose him, tell him hello from Alex Talis in Dallas

Hi Everyone!

Thanks for all the replies and resumes and links! Really appreciate!

Now that we are in the craziness of wedding season, we are looking to add another team of DSRL's shoots! Please let us know if you are interested!

Thank you!

Brian

Yes I'm to far away too. Love the name Redondo .. Re-don-do, it's like Embarcadero.

Judging by the celeb news, there should be a lot of biz in LA. Colorful site too, all the best.

Cheers.

I produce and direct music videos, and I really need someone to help plan out this music video that I am in pre-production for. Would the title for that person be; co-producer? or what should I call this person when I ask people if they want to help out with the pre-production/planing?

I do know a possible person I have worked with, but they work under their own company name. Should I consider using this person and say the video was produced by (company A) and company (B)?

OR since I am the one who got the client, should I keep it solely under my business name? And then tell that person that I am hiring you; not your business name?

Why not call them the Production Manager - as the individual, So Production Manager, Fred Smith or if they want the company name then the credit becomes Production Management FS Films

You then have the producer and under them, the production manager. Sort of shows the heirachy too.

Hi;

Do you need an additional Videographer? How about a location sound Recordist? My name is Jim and I'm the owner/operator of "Greenside Up Productions". I offer the following services:

Sony HXR-NX5U with W-A adapter and FMU-128 Flash Memory, HD 4:2:0 native.

ATOMOS Samurai featuring HD 4:2:2 broadcast quality video capture using Apple ProRes Codec.

Sachtler FSB 8 Fluid Head and CF 75 Sticks.

Sound-Devices SD-302 Field Mixer.

AKG C414 XLS large diaphragm condenser, impedance matched, programmable Polar-Pattern Microphone pair.

AKG C451 B small diaphragm condenser, Cardioid Polar-Pattern, impedance matched Microphone Pair.

Audio-Technica AT4053 (b) Hyper-Cardioid Microphone.

RODE NTG-3 Shotgun and Boom-Pole.

Sennheiser G3 Kit.

If you're interested in obtaining any or all of these services, please feel free to PM me.

Best regards,

J.

in need of an experience shooter for june 21/22/23rd to help a client that will be there for a conference. will also need to have a good wireless setup.
pls email me
jimstamos@sbcglobal.net

Hi,
I am looking for the webcast guru who will be able to take a 3-4 cameras signal, sound feed and put this thing online. That would be great if you have an experience streaming live on youtube and ustream.
This is 3 day work at funk music fest and streaming may be needed for 1 and up to 3 days. Up to 8 performances. Meals, beds and your rates paid. Safe environment.
Customizing a budget now and would like to speak with you soon.
This job could be good for someone from NY, Boston, Philadelphia or NJ areas.

We have need of a shooter who can do green screen and good audio of the talent sitting in a chair. It'll be about 5 to 8 minutes of finished video. Talent will travel to your studio and hems petty good at doing it in just a couple of takes. Total shoot time including setup should be about 2 hours. This could into a monthly thing.

Please message me or send me an email if you're interested.

Thanks!

Rick

We're a busy wedding video studio looking for experienced Sony Vegas users to assist with our heavy workload. We're based on the Eastern Shore and would prefer someone from Philly, NJ, Annapolis, Ocean City MD area.

Message me if your interested.

Josh I am officially a freelancer. Been a P.A on a music video and going to be a second shooter for a wedding coming up. Any tips you can give me?

Sorry, can you be more elaborate on what kind of tips you're looking for?

mostly on finding more jobs and networking.

Have I given you the spiel about using the Houston production guide to find and contact varous producers, etc.? If not email me and I'll do it via that so we don't take up forum space.


Other than that, unfortunately, it tends to be about who you know. Meeting people and leaving impressions. Things I'm REALLY BAD AT.

I would say get business cards printed up for whatever job position you are trying to get more work in (cameraman? PA? Grip?). Either an all in one card, or maybe, several different cards, one for each job position. Then, next time you're on a crew, hand those out to everyone at some opportune time (maybe toward the end of the day when you've had a chance to dazzle everyone with your mad skillz).

Look for opportunities to network with other crew members, etc. on shoots, let them know what you do and that you're available, attend mixers around town (there are several facebook groups, yahoo groups, etc. with mailing lists about upcoming industry events). Go to those, holla at people, hand out cards.

Look on Houston film commission and texas film commission website for jobs (they'll have listings of TV shows, movies, and maybe some other types of productions needing crew).

List yourself on any website you can (for free I mean), try to put up a portfolio of material.

I won't lie, I'm terrible on all the networking/self promotion stuff, mostly 'cause none of my (admittedly rare) attempts and putting myself out there ever landed me a single gig, so now I'm bitter and jaded, but it's a numbers game so if you're all Type A and whatnot then you will probably do better.

Oh yeah, lastly. . .I'm assuming you have a cell phone. Always (within reason, say between morning and evening) leave it on, near you so that when someone calls you don't find out three hours later. People tend to want to hire RIGHT NOW and so if you miss the call they're on to someone else three minutes later.

Looking for a DSLR shooter to get the "beauty shots" at a wedding in Houston on 9/12/2012. Contact me at: bsvp1 at bluestarvideo dot com with your quote and list of gear you would use.

About 4 hrs of work,

Thanks.

Ey Brian! I just moved into LA and I'm gathering some equipment. I used to have a Sony Ex1r and a couple of things back in my town but now I got something lighter. So far I have a Mark ii with the 24-105, a tamron 90mm and that cheap but awesome canon 50mm 1.8.
I also have a glidecam with the vest and can operate decently, a 580 EX flash and i'm looking to get a small led light that can help me with this kind of thing.
Would you be interested?

I'm interested in any freelance or work opportunities in the general Chicago area. I have experience as a videographer and currently use a T3i. I love working on post and use the Adobe suite. I have skills with After Effects creating motion graphics, animation, special effects compositing, and color grading. I'm also handy with Photoshop and freelance as a graphic designer when I get the chance.

I would consider an internship role if it will lead to a job once I prove myself. I would also consider free work if I felt it would be great for networking or really boost my portfolio.

Thank you

I sent you an email. Don't know if you receive it.

Brian,
I'm available to help when I don't have a gig.

Orange County Wedding Videography Fiske | Film (http://www.fiskefilm.com)

Hi all,

I am looking to shoot a scene involving a nice office with cubical. Does anyone know where I can rent such location for one day in New Jersey/NYC area?

Any help appreciated.

Thanks,

Aa

Assuming you've got some budget, look for a place that rents furnished offices. I've rented offices from companies like Regus before for shoots. A good place to start is Craigslist. You won't find exactly what you're looking for, but you should just call the realtor/broker and tell him or her what you're looking to do and how much you're willing to spend. They'd rather rent the space short term than have it sit empty. I once got a 4 office suite for a week for about $1,000.

Hey Adam, thx for the tip.

We end up being able to shoot at one of the client's office. So, that saves a lot of hassel. Thanks for the tip. I will keep that in my bag of tricks.

btw, I somehow clicked into your blog and came across the "7 Keys to Comprehension" article. Gonna check that book out. :)

July 11th - doc shoot.

Looking to hire a DSLR shooter in or around Portland, OR. Any variety of Canon DLSR owner/op (APS-C preferred, but full frame will be considered as well), with a reasonable selection of lenses (zooms are a must).

Also looking to hire a sound mixer with multi-track recorder, at least 2 wireless lavs, and a boom.

Lastly, also looking to hire on a tripod and 2 fluorescent lights (kino 4bank, diva 400 or similar - no CFL fixtures). Would love if one of the above crew members could be the source for these.

Please send rates (for a <10 hour day), reels (doc examples are a must), and equipment info to dave@kineticfin.com

Thanks.

~~Dave

I ended up working with Alejandro Pineyro on this project and couldn't have been happier. Very easy to work with and very happy with the end result. He is a member here on the forum.

I'm Joel Brooks, owner of MIT Video Productions based near Dallas, TX. I have been in the commercial video production industry for 25 years.

" Video is a passion of mine and it is a very powerful communication tool."

MIT Video produces video for companies and businesses both large and small. "We offer competitive pricing to accommodate a large array of companies, businesses and individuals."

MIT has produced video for: WFAA-TV 8 (ABC affiliate in Dallas, TX), Dateline NBC, Reality TV shows, United Way, Churches, Businesses, and Organizations, both large and small. " We master in high definition utilizing Sony XDCAM-HD cameras, non-linear editing, plus we offer Blu-ray DVD formats in addition to standard definition DVD authoring and duplication."

I am seeking additional short-term & long-term contract work.

I am available for destination events & shoots on location. Please visit my website for more information & to view commercial video sample clips.

Joel Brooks
MIT Video
Moments In Time Video Productions (http://www.mitvideoproductions.com)
817-771-8347 (text this number if you need)

Hi there! I just moved to LA and I'm trying to get connected. I've done a bunch of small corporate videos and tv spots in mexico (www.vimeo.com/cuarentaydos), but I'd like to try my luck in LA now. If any of you is doing a TV spot, a short film, a feature film, some nice photo shoots, anything at all with quality, I'd love to help. I can assist a DP, a producer and direct. I own a 5D mark ii, a macbook, a glidecam and i'm a fast learner. Anything at all would be interesting.

Thank you!

Here's a great job working for one of the best university communications teams in the country---take a look, and feel free to apply! Following is the link to the job opening (with more details) and the job description.

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http://assets.slate.wvu.edu/resources/679/1341247013.pdf
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West Virginia University Seeks a Talented Visual Storyteller

West Virginia University’s Division of University Relations seeks a well-rounded video
producer, photographer, and photography editor to help identify and tell the university’s stories
to a diverse audience. The ideal candidate will be part photojournalist, and part video
producer/editor—with a creative talent for capturing action and emotion, whether in video or in a
single photograph. The ability to develop compelling narratives is important, as is the ability to
think creatively and explore new ways to tell stories—in standalone videos and photo galleries,
and as contributing media within larger transmedia projects.

The producer should be equally at home working alone or in larger creative teams that include
writers, designers, web developers, and other multimedia producers. Individuality is important,
as is teamwork and the ability to find common ground with other creative professionals. Good
communication skills are essential, as the position requires working with people throughout the
university including students, faculty, and administration. Finally, demonstrated ability to adapt
and grow with emerging technologies is an advantage.

Requirements are a Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communication, graphic design, marketing,
public relations, or related field and two years of experience with all aspects of multimedia
(slideshows, videos, etc.), including but not limited to production, project management, creative
direction, two years of experience with shooting and editing photos, and one year preferred
experience with new writing/editing.

Additional technical skills preferred include a solid working knowledge of Canon or Nikon
DSLR’s; experience with leading video editing applications (Premiere Pro preferred but not
essential); experience with leading image editing software (Adobe Creative Suite products
preferred but not essential); knowledge of Apple computers; knowledge of digital media
management techniques; and solid knowledge of audio capture and lighting techniques.

Also preferred is a working knowledge of various digital delivery methods for video and photography—from social media, YouTube, and online news to video walls and large-screen projection.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Dave Rogers at:
Stephen.rogers@mail.wvu.edu. Application must be received by July 20 for consideration.

Looking for a second shooter to help me cover Waterfest, the premiere VW get together in North America in Englishtown, NJ next weekend.

DSLR shooters heavily encouraged as that is the look that is preferred for the style of shooting. If you have shot automotive marketing material before, you know the deal; shooting lifestyle, nice cars, lots of girls, drunk shenanigans all night, all the while having a beer or three while on the clock, company paid for! (its a really sweet gig...)

The gig would run from Friday to Sunday, all day shooting... Paid obviously, and scaled depending on how much equipment you bring (I shoot Canon DSLR so there is a lens stash built up for general use). I will warn, this will not be industry standard rates and I would prefer hiring a hand that knows the show, that has been there before, and would enjoy working with my company (Unitronic). Lodging is there, as well as meals covered.

Already have tripods, sliders, steadicam, and a KC12/8 with a PT20 head... All will be available for useage. Main focus will be video, but if you can do stills here and there too, thats a bonus.

Get in touch!

Hi, all. I work for a cerebral palsy charity in Ipswich, Queensland. I've put together a 10-minute video using Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 and a little bit of After Effects and Digital Juice. Unfortunately, I'm severely colour blind. Although I've done my best at colour correction, I wonder if there's a colour correction guru nearby who could help me finish this. It's unpaid and all for a good cause.

While we're at it, this video is a collaborative effort and if you think you're good at polishing up video, I'm all ears. Anyone want to meet up with me sometime for a finishing session?

Richard

We are currently looking for shooters in the Chicago area. This has the potential to be ongoing work. Experience with a steadicam is a plus.

We are holding open interviews at our office downtown Grayslake this Tuesday and Wednesday. Please contact me for more information.

Thanks!
Todd Kivimaki

Just sent an email your way.

Ross

Hi All,

I'm searching for editors that would like to be included in a referral list/database which I can forward to my shoot-only clients so that they can have multiple options when choosing an editor.

A little background - In 2013 I'm going to take on a limited amount of commissions for event shoots that I will personally edit. For all others I'm including unlimited event-day coverage and a hard drive loaded with all captured footage, including wedding party flip cameras I provide, special-angle GoPro shots and remote, close-audio recordings. I will continue doing same day edits and trailers for each wedding, but full-edits will be outsourced not by me, but by the couple. Just to clarify - the workflow will be as follows: I am contracted to shoot the day, afterwards they receive the hard drive (I keep the footage archived here as well.) They can either archive the footage, edit it themselves or shop for an editor from the referral list that I provide. As of July in 2012 I am shooting 38 events, all of which include only the shooting aspect of the production on the contract. I expect to shoot as many if not more in 2013, so there is substantial opportunity to funnel work to editors.

Whether you’re an individual or company there is some information that should be in place before I can add your names to list (all these items can be made either publicly or privately accessible):

* Make available a list of the editing style(s) you offer (see below for how I’ve been handling this.)
* Have samples (excerpts or full) of your editing styles available to view online
* Have a price list for your editing services available
* State what your return-time will be

This information can be provided to the couple on a web page, sent as a pdf or included as text in an email - whichever way you think presents you in the best way and also fits into your marketing scheme.

Editing option ideas - As of 2010 I’ve made all editing services (with the exception of same-day edits) available as an invoiced option after the event. The available choices are the preview, documentary, short-form cinematic and something I’ve been calling ‘documentary elements’ which is the full ceremony and reception speeches. (This has been a popular add-on to the same-day edit, preview and short-form options.) You’re free to offer the same options, others you’re familiar with or even just one style - as long as what you offer follows the four guidelines listed above.

Technically - I shoot all weddings with Canon DSLR’s. I run 3 cameras during the ceremony and capture the speeches and dances with two cameras. I shoot alone. The average amount of footage I come home from an event with is approximately 60-120GB. The hard drive will be formatted according the couple's preference - Apple/Mac or Windows/PC. (With inexpensive software utilities both formats are fully cross-platform. More information here: WEDDING FILMS - HARD DRIVE FORMAT COMPATIBILITY (http://www.weddingfilms.com/hard_drive).) Because I'll have all footage archived also I will also be able to send the footage to the editor of their choice formatted for Apple or PC. After the editing is completed the drive is returned to me.

I hope I included everything you'd need to know. My movie samples, information about my editing styles and contact information is all available at my website. If you have any other technical questions just let me know - either through my website or a P.M.

Joel:

1. How are you recording sound to the DSLR's ?

2, How are you currently handling music clearances.

I will send PM via this site.

1. What happens if the couple is not happy with the final edit?
2. What if the editor gets sick or hurt, and can't complete a job he started?
3. Is the final product ultimately your work, or the editor's?
4. What if the editor realizes that he exceeded his estimated allotted time, and needs more time and money to complete the project due to unforeseen obstacles in the footage?

Joel:

1. How are you recording sound to the DSLR's ?

iriver microphones are close-mic'd to the groom, pastor, lectern and house mic at the ceremony. At the reception an iriver with a stub mic is gaffer taped to the toast mic and a Tascam DR-07 records the band/dj audio

2, How are you currently handling music clearances.


I use buy out music for some of my edits and popular music for others. Editors on the list can choose to use whatever they like.

I will send PM via this site.

Hi Warren,

1. What happens if the couple is not happy with the final edit?

The editing is an agreement between the couple and the editor, so those stipulations would have to be spelled out beforehand.

2. What if the editor gets sick or hurt, and can't complete a job he started?

Ditto to the first answer.

3. Is the final product ultimately your work, or the editor's?

That can be handled however the editor would like. The couple owns the footage with no restriction, so I suppose it depends on the wording of the agreement between the couple and the editor whether or not it can be used as a sample by the editor. I personally wouldn't mind - in fact I'd funnel more work to an editor that had worked with my footage and edited a final piece that the couple could view.

4. What if the editor realizes that he exceeded his estimated allotted time, and needs more time and money to complete the project due to unforeseen obstacles in the footage?

Again - see the answer to question 1. As for the way I shoot - I'd be willing to send an editor that is serious about being on the list a wedding on a drive to look through so they'd know how to charge for the edit. I shoot all weddings to the same degree, so they'd all be similar in terms of the amount, quality, style and the need for color correction, noise reduction and/or stabilization.

Hi,

Need a 2nd shooter for wedding in Manchester on the 31st, also 1st/2nd Sept in Manchester area if this shoot works out,

please PM me with kit/rates and showreel wedding link,

also have bookings nationwide coming up so please get in touch if your a wedding shooter anywhere in the UK as I'm trying to build a contact list,

we shoot with Panasonic AF101/HMC150/GH2 and edit on FCP7 (transition to CS6 premiere pro soon)

Thanks!

Luke

******POSITION FILLED*********

Hi Luke. Do you have a website ?

Hi Colin,

you can find previous wedding highlight video's at:

https://vimeo.com/user7553442,

I do a lot of work with these photographers who also host some of my video content:

indigoimages.co.uk

my new site is currently construction at High Life Productions | Video production, Creative videos (http://www.highlifeproductions.co.uk)

Hey, looking for someone to help with a few weddings in MA. Don't need to have gear or anything necessarily, mainly just want help keeping track of gear, and doing some simple second shooting during the ceremony and whatnot. Would be willing to take someone who is new and looking for experience/references. Definitely need someone for a wedding August 17th in Kingston.
Portfolio and contact info at EBourcier Creative (http://ebourcier.com/)

Thanks,
Evan

I'm posting this for a friend who was the VP of Entertainment for a major baseball group. She is looking for another position to take advantage of her entertainment management, design and creation experience. If anybody has any leads please let me know.

Thanks

Seeking crew for a three (3) day industrial shoot in the Chicago area during the week of August 20th. Specific dates will be set soon. Here's who we need:

-2nd Cam (B-cam) DSLR owner/operator (APS-C sensor preferred - Canon required) with zoom lenses (f/4 or faster). Documentary experience a must (must be exhibited on your reel).

-Sound mixer with gear; boom, 2 wireless lavs, mixer and a multi-track recorder

-Local lighting and tripod hire. 2x Kino Diva 400 or similar (equivalent models in non Kino Flo brands will be fine). Fluid head tripod capable of supporting a medium DSLR kit (no rails but lenses on the heavier side). If one of the above crew members have any of this available, we'd prefer to rent directly from you than go through a separate party.

Please send rates and reels to dave@kineticfin.com

Thanks.

~~Dave Dodds

Message sent.

I recently went on a missions trip to Zacapa, Guatemala. I'm putting together a video and would like to start it out with the Google animation video from the globe to Zacapa.

The trial version does not offer that, as far as I can tell, and I don't need the $400.00 version.

Can anyone record that for me in the highest definiton possible, and charge me what you think it's worth through Paypal, etc.

I'm not acquainted with functionality or quality of Google animation, but if you wanted just a basic google earth zoom in, you might consider a video capture program like snapz pro for the mac which would capture the screen animation of the initial zoom.

Hello all,

I’m doing some development work on a large-scale reality competition television series that deals with intelligence gathering, tactics and strategic thinking.

I’m reaching out to your community (among others) to possibly fill one of two EXPERT positions on the series. If you are interested please read and respond to the casting call below.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely
Leslie Lucas

A Vancouver-based production company is looking for a HOST and TWO EXPERTS to star in a large-scale reality competition television series (based on spy thrillers) being developed for a major Canadian network.

MALE OR FEMALE Host (Game Master):

- 30 to 55 years
- Authoritative, distinguished, charismatic and smart
- Confident, in-control, and likeable
- Commands respect, but also are capable of warmth and compassion
- Quick-witted and a good sense of humour
- Television experience important but not essential
- Non-union

MALE OR FEMALE EXPERTS (Handler):

- 25 – 55 years
- Confident, self-possessed and likeable
- Organized, quick on your feet and willing to take on physical challenges
- If you possess trade knowledge and a love of strategic play, we need you
- Some understanding of undercover police work or experience as a professional intelligence officer an asset
- or perhaps you are none of these things, but are extremely knowledgeable in all things technological
- Television experience an asset, but not necessary
- Non-union

Interested candidates should send a picture, a CV and a paragraph on why you belong on this series to Leslie at larkprodcasting@gmail.com

Auditions will be taking place in Toronto and Vancouver.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS AUGUST 18th.

Moved here from DVi News.

Thanks Chris.

Please use DV Info's Send Email feature if you're in the area, with your own C300, for a paid corporate video. Thanks...