how many crew do you need and what are you paying? I've got a few guys with HD camera's that might be interested

I'm working on a short film in the Boston MA area. Specifically Cambridge/Somerville if you know the area (which you probably are if you're reading this).

I have a 25 minute short I'm going to shoot over a couple weekends. I needed someone to record dialogue on set.

I'm also looking for a dp, or at least someone to help with lighting on this same gig. I have a JVC hd100 with a Brevis35 and a set of Canon FD lenses.

Both are paying gigs. The pay scale is appropriate for film students, recent film grads, or experienced folks who just want to work on a fun little film that will probably do well on the festival circuits. I have a SAG actor and will be doing it under SAG contract.

I do location sound for film and video in the Seattle metro area.

Sound Devices 442 portable digital mixer, Edirol R4 Pro 4-track HD recorder with timecode all on self-contained battery system. Schoeps, Audio Technica, Shure, Tram and Sennheiser mics. 2 channels of Sennheiser wireless. K-Tek 11'6" carbon fiber boom, Rycote zeppelin and more. DV and Beta snakes with headphone return. 3-output headphone distro system.

Stephen Hall 206 267 8956 cell

http://www.facesproject.org/loc_sound/

OK, Greg. I have my sights on getting a Sony PVM-EX3 for my next upgrade but it won't be in time for your shoot!

Collis

I hope it’s not too late but do you mean ross@hazlemerellc.com
I just want to make sure my email will get to you.

-EDIT-
I just emailed this address:
info@hazlemerellc.com
I hope that’s OK.

I'm looking to hire a D.P in Washington, D.C for August 19th, 2008. If you're in that area, please send me an email: as@magnetmediafilms.com

Please note that this is a PAID position.

Thanks,
Aanarav

Hi to all.

I'm sorry for this topic. I am beginning to sell images in High Definition by Internet.

I'm from Rome and i have image of all italian place shot by Sony HDW-750P HDCAM or Sony PDW-700P in XDCAM HD 422.

www.italyhdfootage.com

Thank to all.

I have a half day shoot in Atlanta on october 1st I'd rather rent from a board member then from a rental house. Don't have specifics but last time the shoot was from 11-3 (with teh actual shooting being from 12-2) if someone has one of these cameras or is available for that shoot please contact me.

The camera will be matched to my xl-h1 and part of a 3 camera shoot.

Hello everyone,

I'm posting here as a freelancer available for work in Utah, Nevada and Northern Arizona. Actually, I'll go just about anywhere as long as it's cost-effective.

I have several years of experience shooting professionally as well as editing my own footage. My camera work has been seen on The Outdoor Channel, KSL, and KUTV. On The Outdoor Channel, I was instrumental in filming the pilot and several episodes for Outdoor Photo Adventures, which ran for two seasons and was nominated for a Telly award. This series was produced in HD.

A small sampling of my portfolio can be viewed at:

Alex Chamberlain (http://www.bluedesertphoto.com)

The selection is quite diverse and you will find that my work demonstrates a deep knowledge of shot composition, good editing principles, stylistic variations and technical know-how. This knowledge and experience give my work a solid, living feel. Many of my activities have required artistic precision and technical knowledge, as well as ingenuity, creativity, and people skills. A strong work ethic and a quality product are very important to me. My sense of adventure permeates my life and my work.

I own a significant amount of professional equipment including:
A Canon XH-A1 HD Camcorder,
A professional tripod (bogen),
A lighting kit,
A wireless mic set and a shotgun mic.
Adobe Creative Suite 3 Production Premium (Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, etc.)

If anyone needs someone with my skill set or knows of a place that I'd fit well, feel free to drop me a line! I'm officially in the job market, and please, check out the website. It's small and to the point, but I'm kinda proud of it.

You might also try selling it to RevoStock: Affordable Stock Video Footage, Music and Sound Effects (http://www.revostock.com). Good luck!

Hi Everyone,

I will be leading some master classes at a big conference in Houston in January. I am looking for someone to video tape portions of the event for me on an EX1.

This website has been amazing. I have connected with EX1 owners who have taped parts of my classes recently in Paris and in St. Petersburg, Florida. You can see a video from my recent program which was shot on an EX1, at this link:

The Latest News! (http://www.actorscraft.com/forums/)

(I have limited skills in video but I was able to edit this 18 minute video together on Final Cut Pro on my Macbook Pro and compress it and upload it to Vimeo!)

I love the Sony and it has worked out great to transfer the video onto my Macbook Pro right at my workshops.

If this is of interest to anyone in Houston, please email me at:

trueacting@actorscraft.com

Thanks!

Larry Silverberg

Hello! Any New York event/film videographers, film makers willing to take an inexperienced intern? I have been teaching myself video and edit and I need experience! So far I have filmed two weddings, a couple of performances, two art studios and a fashion show, some of it can be seen here: YouTube - celestina646's Channel (http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=celestina646) and here: erick munari on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/celestina). My eqipment is: Canon XHA1, Canon HV-20 with wide angle lens attached, one good tripod, one bad, MacBookPro 2.4Gb with FCP, a roll of Gaffers Tape, Rode Video Mic, Costco Led lights, a bunch of Hard Drives and headphones.
As I work freelance art handling, my schedulle is fairly flexible, and as much as I do not expect to get paid much for the learning experience, some money would be appreciated (negotiable). I live in Brooklyn. Thank you for the attention, Erick.

I have not heard from anyone yet. Any EX1 owners in Houston?

Im in Sydney Australia and i shoot surfing with a sony EX1 camera and custom water housing. I have over 10yrs experience shooting in the water both video and stills photography. My video work has been used in many surfing DVDs. My stills work has been published in magazines worldwide.
My other job is a TVC, doco and feature film sound recordist with 10yrs experience in that field also. Ive assisted sound recordist on many feature films to replace sick or injured boom swingers including recently shot films:
The square
Wolverine
Australia

My kit(s) include:

Sony EX1 HD camera
Century 1.7x tele
Sony wide angle
2x 16gb cards
1x 8gb card
2x U60 batteries
1x U30 battery
manfrotto tripod\
custom surf water housing

Canon 1D mk2 digital camera
Canon 600mm f4
Canon 70-200mm f2.8
Canon 50mm f1.8
Canon 15mm fisheye f2.8
Tokina 10-17mm fisheye
Canon ex580 flash
2x pocket wizard multi-max
custom water housing by aquatech with ports for all lens' except 600mm
pocket wizard remote flash housing for flash on water surface

Sound devices 744T hard drive recorder
Sound devices 4ch mixer
2x lectrosonic radio mics
2x Sony radio mics
K-tech boom pole
416 boom mic
boundary mic
8x lectrosonic IFB

If anyone has any interesting full paid projects needing a sound recordist stills photographer or videographer feel free to contact me.
leeakelly@hotmail.com

Editor needed for weddings and other projects. Final Cut Studio experience is a plus! Company is located in Lansing market. Contact me with availability / experience / resume / desired pay.

My name is Adam Drescher the owner of Digital Direct Productions in Washington State.
I have been contracted by a new NAHL hockey team to do all thier video presentations.
This includes a live production near St. Paul, Minnesota on the 17,18, and 19 of Septemeber. I am looking for two camera men with broadcast quality cameras and a production tek to run an a/v board - we will be broadcasting back to Washington State live. Canidates must have previous experience with references. Ideally we would like to see previous work via the web so we can determine validity. If interested email me at DigitalDirectToU@aol.com. Thank you!

Hey Ron!

I'm in Lagrange and would have an interest call me if you would like to discuss and are still looking since this thread is a bit dated.

I have been doing wedding and event video for the last three years mainly for friends, family and referals from them. Just upgraded to a Canon XH-1A so looking to expand and improve my skills.

Curt Edwards
513 Talbott Blvd
LaGrange, KY 40031
502-693-1077 cell
curt@mstarvideo.com email

Passing on this information for a friend of mine. He'll be out of the country for six months and is trying to set up someone to shoot a wedding that he will edit when he gets back. Looking for a shooter with their own gear.

Location: About half way between Beamsville and St. Catharines ON.

Ceremony starts at 2:30 and they want a shooter to stay until the bouquet/garter at about 11:45, so we're looking at probably a bit over nine hours, depending on how much pre-ceremony stuff you want to get.

Ceremony and reception will be at the same venue, so it's a relatively easy shoot, it looks like.

As I said above, please contact marcforeman@hotmail.com with your rate until this weekend. If you are reading this after this upcoming weekend contact mlcraggs@gmail.com

Cheers.

I wanted to bump this post because this project is picking up steam and we're really going to need some help.

Thanks!

Hello Guys,

I have recently acquired my very own HDV Canon XHA1 camera along with Glidecam 2000Pro and a tripod. I am looking to get experience in shooting events such as wedding, any corporate events and etc. I will bring my own gear and all I ask is that I shadow with you so I can get some experience under my belt. As stated in the title, I will shoot for free with my own equipment and all I ask is that you just guide me a little.

If you feel you need an extra person to shoot an event I am your man. You can have an extra camera at the event at no cost and it can look more professional as you can use more shots from various angles so in turn we can both benefit.

I am located in Toronto, Ontario so if you are in the same area or nearby, let me know please.

Thank you,

Karim.

Hey all-
I just found out from my wife that she wants me to video a friends wedding in Walla Walla on Sunday night...problem is I didn't bring my kit with me and I am already here (I'm from Portland). Does anyone know where I can rent or borrow a decent stick for a Canon XHA1?? Any help would be really really appreciated. You can email me direct at andrew.dryden "at" gmail.com. Thanks again!!
Andy

I'm in N.O. and my friend had to get out of town because of the hurricane. So I'm one camera short (well, I have a consumer as a backup). Anyone have a GL2 or similar they could rent me for Saturday evening? I know it's late notice but I just found out.

Call me 337-258-0672

Thanks for looking and pass the word if you know someone,
Kevin

Never mind... mandatory evacuation.

This is retarded!

Do most motion graphics pro's work freelance or are there any people out there looking for a steady paycheck doing that kind of work?

The company I work for is in the process of hiring a new production person and I'm definitely looking for someone with more motion graphics experience than actual shooting/editing experience. While the complete package is always nice, we're based in Virginia, Illinois so we don't see a lot of resumes from people with that kind of experience. Is this because it is a lucrative market and most choose to stay freelance to make more money or are they in such high demand that they never go too long without a job?

Also, what sort of pay does someone in that field usually look for?
Any info will help me at this point because I think I might be looking for something we'll never get (or be able to afford). Any information will help. Also, if your motion graphics skills are impressive and are possibly looking for a full-time job and willing to relocate to Virginia Illinois, I'd definitely like to talk to you.

I think motion graphics is a more niche thing than shooting/editing, and also it doesn't seem like Illinois is the most booming place to be for graphics or video in general - there aren't a lot of jobs posted on this board for example that are in Illinois.

Craigslist too - it's rare to find video jobs in Bloomington, Champaign, Lafayette, or Springfield, but there are some in Chicago. I think it's just something that's a bit hard to find so the people offering it are few and far between - it's hard to attract them to this area. I've considered leaving for 'greener' pastures a few times myself.

There aren't many downstate schools with good motion graphics being taught either that I know of - we were just taught how to shoot and edit, and that's about it, so there aren't a lot of readily available highly skilled students either I'd guess. I'm sure there's a few classes at SIU or ISU, but again Chicago is the draw around here, if you're going to stay in-state - or at least that's the way it feels to me from my experience.

Not sure about pay. I think freelance is attractive because it offers you the most profit per job, but it's also lumpy, at least for me it is. That's my biggest struggle with it - I have a flexible part-time job that pays the bills in-between, but sometimes the swings are still a little wild - one month you profit $10000 or something, the next it's more like $500. That'd be my selling point if you're trying to land a freelancer - basically you have consistency on your side. You could try to have some kind of profit-based commission or bonus tied in too -- that might be attractive to a freelancer.

Not sure if any of that helps, just my two cents. I don't do a lot of motion graphics so I'm probably not your guy, but I'm in Illinois so I understand the market you're working in a little bit.

Thanks for the response, Philip.

Still seeking the locations. Anyone........anyone?

We have need to set up a still shoot that depicts a videographer and maybe a sound person on location covering a news event (perhaps on the Capitol Mall etc) SEE ATTACHED. There is NO MONEY in this as it's a payback favor to a manufacturer - Petrol Bags for loaning us a bag for review.
Basically we'll pay gas money and buy lunch and refreshments for crew assistance. The crew are the subjects. The scene depicts a camera on tripod with indie/i-reporter camera facing away to the scene (the capitol for example). In the foreground on the ground is the Petrol camera bag in question (that the real subject). In near background and slightly out of focus is the boompole operator for visual continuity.
So this is not about shooting video, but rather about shooting a still of a pair of audio/video guys that happen to use Petrol bags to haul gear around.
Like this..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/zephyrnoid/ENG_Petrol.jpg

Normally, we use each other as models but this time, we're stuck without models.

Shoot date can be anytime during the day - preferably during week in the afternoon between 2-4PM on the mall.(Smithsonian Metro)

What I need:
2, persons that look like indie moviemakers or ENG i-reporters. Age, gender & race are non-issues. Average build - no portly persons for this one.
Wardrobe = jeans or cargo pants + casual shirts + Video vest optional.NO bright INDIGO shirts, worn denim jeans preferred. Black or blue Baseball hats (no logos)+ sneakers. ALL black outfits are too much for this.
I will supply all the gear and the still photographer.

I got a project in ~6 weeks which involves a week-long webcast, we're using XL-H1's (In SD 16:9)

Either way, I've never used this camera before and was just hoping to check one out in person and figure out the basic features and usage before I fly across the country and do it live.

I don't plan on shooting anything serious if I could see your camera, I might bring a Mini-DV tape to record some stuff and maybe dump it to a laptop to look at later?

Anyways, not positive if this is the best place to ask... but it was worth a shot...

Hello Everyone,
I am currently looking for projects. I am a Video Professional specializing in HD Broadcast Production (commercials and shows), documentary and short films, training videos and live broadcast / live to tape events. I work full time as a Freelance Video Specialist with a long list of regular clients. I'm based in Fresno, California, and am available (and willing) to travel. If you need someone to help you with producing your project, or as a freelancer, please feel free to give me a buzz. I'm always willing to help. I have 2 Panasonic HPX500 P2 Cameras with full lighting & audio available for jobs. I use Sony Vegas on a Sony laptop to edit, so I can edit anywhere.

For more information, samples & demos, and my full contact info, please visit my website:

http://www.kithannah.com

I look forward to working with you soon.
Kit

HI Guys;

Well, we just landed a legal client...we're now filming/editing/producing video shorts for the webspace for attorneys all over the country. I've got three guys now, but it's clear that I need more...and in other parts of the country.

DVInfo seemed like a good watering hole for experts, so I thought I'd post here.

My pressing need is for an HD videographer in the SF BAY AREA. We have several pieces that need to be filmed up there in coming weeks, but one immediately.

NOTE: We also need videographers in Florida and New York right now. Typically, we expect you to be filming about 2-4 pieces a month for us initially.


HERE's HOW WE OPERATE:

Film a legal talking head with lav mic, script provided, and should feature two camera angles;
B-roll of the building;
B-roll of the attorney talking to subordinates in his office, etc.

Should be a 1-2 hour shoot.

HDV required...videographer will need to ensure that lighting is not an issue...another words, proper settings or bring a light. Background noise will be key...it must be eliminated, so a lav mic is pretty much mandatory;

Send an email to me with link to your work (craiglieberman@cox.net). Make sure the link is to something of decent resolution (no YouTube links, please).

Must be reliable, honest and interested in becoming part of our network of videographers.

just sent you an email...I'm in NY. Keep in touch if you need anything.

Any work in the Nashville area? Have a small DVX kit also willing to learn the HVX.

Hi!

OfficeQuest, an Arizona feature length film needs space to set up a Green screen each Sunday in October and November.

20 X 20 would be great, but smaller might work if there is more than one angle of access for shooting from a distance.
A quiet environment is needed.
NO CATS! Cast/crew have allergies.
Electrical system should be sound.
Air conditioning a must!

Payment on this project is deferred, contingent upon profits.
We can offer 1% of profits, a copy of the project upon completion, screen credit and a walk-through role if desired.

If this is of interest to you, please contact us at:

VIKINGWIZARD@GMAIL.COM

Thank you,

David Perrine
Director: OfficeQuest
Home (http://WWW.OFFICEQUESTMOVIE.COM)

Hey - I may be moving to New Zealand soon on a Working Holiday Visa. I've got my own projects but while there's tons of nature videography to be filmed there, I was wondering how I might be able to find paying work as a freelancer - nights and weekends.

Let's face it, I'm just looking for an excuse to go traveling around New Zealand filming everydamnthing without running out of money.

I don't want to take any of your leads, but if you could give me some advice, I'd appreciate it.

As an amateur you will probably struggle. Also, we are a PAL country, so your gear may not be suitable.

Depends which city you are in, but for nature - there is only one player, "Natural History" based in Dunedin.

You would probably be best off shooting your own projects and enjoying your travels, and then getting some work in a bar or fruit picking if you run out of cash....

I'll second pretty much everything Ben said.

Despite some of the most spectacular scenery on the planet (tho' pretty thin on the ground as far as critters are concerned) the market for footage shot here is, guess?

Yep, elsewhere.

Natural History NZ makes it's living shooting just that and exporting it all over the planet but not much gets shown here as it's such a small market.

You're best bet for paying work would be to get a commission from someone in the States who wanted NZ footage of a particular type, tho' that brings us to the thorny equipment problem.

From your gear list you seem woefully under equipped to shoot the sort of HD footage a client is likely to want. For you to gear up to the fully pro gear required would cost so much you'd never be able to pay it off unless you got the contract of a lifetime.

Then, of course, there's the logistics problems etc etc etc.

I think it's back to Ben's last sentence, unfortunately, tho' you should be able to have a blast traveling around the country.

Hey, if CH ever gets the "regional flags" thing working you could do a "NZ DVinfo Round Trip" and visit all us NZ DVinfo'ers. Heck, any excuse to take a trip up to "Central".


CS

Craig,
I also sent you an email. I'm in South florida.
Bruce yarock
Yarock Video & Photography (http://www.yarock.com)

Just got my EX1 and thought i would post my availability for freelance and corporate work.
I have a complete setup, Senn G2, Lights, MacBook Pro for on location editing, tripod, etc.

Email me for rates and any other info:
shayes@insightbb.com

Thanks!
Scott
Scott Hayes Video (http://www.scotthayesvideo.com)

Do we have any EX3 users in Miami? If so, please contact me: jay[at]gooddogproductions[dot]com.

Thanks!

Here's an idea. NZ has some of the best fly fishing on the planet. Maybe I can help you with a proposal to shoot some for Discovery Communications ( Animal Planet et al).
I'm pretty expert at the shooting still of Flyfishing and will always crew in exchange for stipend to cover cost. We'll pay local guides to be part of the deal etc etc. A Proposal is the first place to start.

Do we have any EX3 users in Miami? If so, please contact me: jay[at]gooddogproductions[dot]com.

Thanks!

Hi Jay, yes I have the EX-3 and I am in Miami - located near the design district close to Downtown. Jon Braeley.
jon@emptymindfilms.com

Hi!

OfficeQuest, a Phoenix Arizona, feature length film needs space to set up a Green screen each Sunday in October and November.

20 X 20 would be great, but smaller might work if there is more than one angle of access for shooting from a distance.
A quiet environment is needed.
NO CATS! Cast/crew have allergies.
Electrical system should be sound.
Air conditioning a must!

Payment on this project is deferred, contingent upon profits.
We can offer 1% of profits, a copy of the project upon completion, screen credit and a walk-through role if desired.

If this is of interest to you, please contact us at:

VIKINGWIZARD(at)GMAIL(dot)COM

Thank you,

David Perrine
Director: OfficeQuest
Home (http://WWW.OFFICEQUESTMOVIE.COM)

I think you guys misunderstand my intentions.

Many backpackers do a working holiday visa so that they can work a bar or pick fruit for cash. I'm actually hoping to land a more permanent, 9-5 job - the WHV would allow me to tell a prospective employer: "I can start work immediately, and if you like me, then we'll talk about jumping through immigration hoops."

I should have been more specific: One of the things I was thinking about doing was continuing my filmmaking on nights and weekends like usual, but I was thinking about upgrading to a Canon XH-A1 which, after a factory upgrade, can shoot in NTSC and PAL.

If I'm only shooting video for myself, I might as well just stick with the NTSC HV20 since the HV20 shoots in 60i and 24p, and since I'm just watching it on my computer, it should be able to handle all sorts of frame rates. I could justify getting the Canon XH-A1 if there was a possibility for freelance nature work - but it sounds like even the Canon XH-A1 wouldn't be "pro" enough for use.

New Zealand has about 4 million people in it. Of those approximately half have recently graduated film school... you will be up against a fair bit of competition.

Auckland has the most viable industry, but no nature.

The industry is freelance, I would be surprised if you find a full time position.

You will not find a job as a cameraman with your experience and proposed equipment. You may be lucky enough to find some casual work as a trainee.

The market is significantly different to the USA. My suggestion to you is to come with no pre conceived ideas or expectations. Have enough money to survive (cost of living is high here) and see what happens. Spend a week in Auckland looking for work... who knows, you might get lucky!

http://www.ruff.co.nz

No, I didn't misunderstand your intentions, well, I don't think.

My comment about "Pro" gear is quite simply based on the format specs I've seen posted here that will be accepted by the major players world wide for transmission.

HDV is, in the main, seriously frowned on. Don't ask me why, it looks pretty good to me and most other folks, but there you are.

I did see somewhere where some organisations would accept content with up to 15 - 20% HDV, but that still leaves you with a 80 - 85% hole in anything you decided to shoot here in NZ.

I myself shoot an A1 and HV20 and am perplexed by the "no HDV", and there is certaiainly no way I can afford to ramp up to a format that would be acceptable to a "major player".

That said, if you can find someone in the States (or elsewhere) who will accept straight HDV, you might just make it fly.

The other reason for suggesting you find a backer in the States is that there is practically no 1080 HD being shown here in NZ that doesn't originate............guess where?

Yep, the States.

Take the "big 4" series (whatever they're called) and that's about it, period.

The major channels here will not/ cannot afford to commission HD work here in NZ, so end up buying it overseas. The smaller channels here aren't touching HD with a barge pole.

I appologise if you thought I was having a go at either you or your gear.


CS

New Zealand has about 4 million people in it. Of those approximately half have recently graduated film school... you will be up against a fair bit of competition.

Auckland has the most viable industry, but no nature.

The industry is freelance, I would be surprised if you find a full time position.

You will not find a job as a cameraman with your experience and proposed equipment. You may be lucky enough to find some casual work as a trainee.

The market is significantly different to the USA. My suggestion to you is to come with no pre conceived ideas or expectations. Have enough money to survive (cost of living is high here) and see what happens. Spend a week in Auckland looking for work... who knows, you might get lucky!

Ben Ruffell (http://www.ruff.co.nz)

My full-time position would probably be in marketing, not video.

Wonderful! If you get that killer marketing position, convince them that you need a Corporate Video... I will fly up and shoot it for you, and you are more than welcome to come and hang out on set with me!

Still looking for locations. HELP!

Let us know a bit more about what you want for the abandoned building. Are you looking for something small like an old tobacco barn or something large like a factory?