Helping Hands from 2009

Paul R Johnson · July 21st, 2009, 02:21 PM

Dave - I'm really confused now. Money isn't important, but there is a budget, but then you mention two $5000 deals, but then suggest the smart move is to take the no travel cost option?

Surely, the wedding is very important to you as a prospective bridegroom. Video style and quality is important as a video professional. You're more aware than the usual wedding client how much things cost vs the small differences extra money brings.

In your position, I'd want to see other people's work for varying budgets. For $X I can do this, or for $Y I can do this. People can show you the work and then you can decide. I suspect people just want to know if you are thinking $500 or $5000, that's all.

If it was me, I'd not want somebody elses edit - I'd always find things I didn't like, so I'd spend my entire budget on aquisition, and then do the edit myself, at my convenience in my style.

Simply engage shooters, who work on your instructions of what to shoot. Much better use of budget, and what you do with it is up to you. They shoot and just hand the media to you - end of job. I rarely am comfortable with finished products from other people.

Amie Spiridigliozzi · July 21st, 2009, 03:08 PM

Hi,

Congratualtions on your upcoming wedding. I got married 3 weeks ago and it was great!

I have friends that live in NY and would be willing to travel for your wedding. Check out my work at Angelina Video Productions - Weddings and Events serving Danvers, Massachusetts - New Hampshire - Rhode Island - Maine. I film in both SD and HD.

Dave Dodds · July 21st, 2009, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul R Johnson

Dave - I'm really confused now. Money isn't important, but there is a budget, but then you mention two $5000 deals, but then suggest the smart move is to take the no travel cost option?

Surely, the wedding is very important to you as a prospective bridegroom. Video style and quality is important as a video professional. You're more aware than the usual wedding client how much things cost vs the small differences extra money brings.

In your position, I'd want to see other people's work for varying budgets. For $X I can do this, or for $Y I can do this. People can show you the work and then you can decide. I suspect people just want to know if you are thinking $500 or $5000, that's all.

I guess I'm being a big butthead about this. I've been trying to get across - without divulging any figures - the idea that I'm not looking to spend a fortune but I am willing to pay for quality. Based on packages I've reviewed from various vendors, I think it'd be fair to expect to spend $2000-4000 on something really good. I hope that clears things up.

Also, I am looking for the full deal. While I do edit, I'm more of a shooter and I don't think I'd have the patience to do a good enough job on the video edit.

Sorry if I've been a pain - just a bit stressed trying to make sure I do the best thing for our wedding. Thank you everyone for the great responses and for the advice - and of course your patience. Keep 'em coming.

~~Dave

Raymond Tsang · July 21st, 2009, 06:15 PM

Dave,

Having recently been married, I can understand what you're going through. There's nothing butthead about it! We live in LA and spent months looking for the "right" videographer. One thing we found was that for a certain figure, say $4000, we could find locals to shoot our wedding or an equivalent studio from out of state. In this economy, the b&g have plenty of negotiating leverage (gasp).

In the end, we went with StillMotion and after our SDE was shown, it was obvious that we had made the right choice (for us, as a couple). Being in NY though, I would think there's a whole range of talent open to you. But cost of living is high so that's obviously factored into the local pricing. Good luck with the search.

Bruce S. Yarock · July 21st, 2009, 07:47 PM

Hi Jeff,
I'm in the miami area, am an experinced shooter and and have lots of gear, including an A1, H1, Hv30, lights, full audio rig, tripods, steady cam, dolly, jib, 35mm rig, etc.
Give me a call or shoot me an email at:
954-430-1616
yarock@aol.com
Bruce yarock
Yarock Video and Photo

Bill Busby · July 21st, 2009, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul R Johnson

If it was me, I'd not want somebody elses edit - I'd always find things I didn't like, so I'd spend my entire budget on aquisition, and then do the edit myself, at my convenience in my style.

I've known a few editors that have done this in the past and I can't even remotely imagine editing my own wedding (provided I ever marry again :). It would just be too bizarre I think.

Chris P. Jones · July 23rd, 2009, 03:32 PM

Greetings,

I have a friend who just told me she is looking to do a project with filming in Jackson, Mississippi - shooting city attractions in DV. Please post your info in this thread if you live nearby. I'll have her follow this thread to check you out.

In the meantime, I will get her on her way to joining dvinfo to chime in more about the project details.

best,
jones

Denny Bryant · July 23rd, 2009, 04:12 PM

I'm about an hour away from Jackson.

Bruce S. Yarock · July 23rd, 2009, 06:01 PM

I'll be shooting a one day event at Yonkers race track but staying in tenafly . I need to rent a decent tripod for thursday 7-30, and can return it friday am 7-31. I have full insurance , etc.
If anyone can help me, please call me or shoot me an email.
Thanks
Bruce Yarock
Yarock Video and Photo
phone- 954-/430/-1616
yarock at a o l dot com

Bruce S. Yarock · July 24th, 2009, 04:32 AM

Nobody in Bergen County?
Bruce Yarock

Mat Thompson · July 25th, 2009, 03:45 AM

Hi guys

I'm working on a music video at the moment ,basically workload being the way it is we are now looking to get some help on this. It won't pay lots but it will pay. I have in the region of 50 shots that need to be keyed, colour corrected and comped onto a 3d background. The 3d is already created although needs finishing (by us) and would be supplied as a max file for you to render as needed in each shot (if you don't know or use max I could do this part) so it would mainly be after effects work really. (Or other post program if you like)

We do have some green spill in quite a few shots so some may need multilpe masks/layers and corrections.

I have a short green screen cut and a finished shot to show what we are doing.

Please email me if you are interested mat@3dvisions.co.uk - I'd like to see some example of this sort of work if possible please.

Many thanks
Mat

Joel Brooks · July 25th, 2009, 08:53 PM

If your church is considering starting a video ministry or are planning to upgrading equipment, contact me at 817-771-8347 or jbrooks@mitvideoproductions.com

Joel Brooks
MIT Video
Moments in Time
817-771-8347

Jerry Porter · July 26th, 2009, 12:28 PM

I had a family emergency and need someone to run a camera in Denver for 5 days Starting Monday (yes as in tomorrow - 7/27/09) I know it's VERY short notice. You don't need gear my gear is already there. This is pretty simple classroom stuff. Please give me a call if you are available.

J Porter
Number removed Thanks for the help!!

Jerry Porter · July 26th, 2009, 04:20 PM

Got one THANKS!!!!!

Gustav Damave · July 27th, 2009, 10:00 PM

Please email me and I will give you the details.

It is at the panetarium August 5, 6 and 7 a couple of hours each day late afternoon/evening.

Basically do some framing, or more depending on skill level etc.

Thanks,
Guustaaf

July 21st, 2009, 03:08 PM	#317
Amie Spiridigliozzi New Boot Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Danvers, MA Posts: 19	Boston Videographer who will travel Hi, Congratualtions on your upcoming wedding. I got married 3 weeks ago and it was great! I have friends that live in NY and would be willing to travel for your wedding. Check out my work at Angelina Video Productions - Weddings and Events serving Danvers, Massachusetts - New Hampshire - Rhode Island - Maine. I film in both SD and HD.

July 23rd, 2009, 03:32 PM	#322
Chris P. Jones Regular Crew Join Date: May 2008 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 89	Need Crew in Jackson, Mississippi Greetings, I have a friend who just told me she is looking to do a project with filming in Jackson, Mississippi - shooting city attractions in DV. Please post your info in this thread if you live nearby. I'll have her follow this thread to check you out. In the meantime, I will get her on her way to joining dvinfo to chime in more about the project details. best, jones __________________ Mason Jar Blog Education for the Event Filmmaker

July 23rd, 2009, 06:01 PM	#324
Bruce S. Yarock Trustee Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pembroke Pines, Fl. Posts: 1,842	Need to rent tripod in Bergen county N.J. I'll be shooting a one day event at Yonkers race track but staying in tenafly . I need to rent a decent tripod for thursday 7-30, and can return it friday am 7-31. I have full insurance , etc. If anyone can help me, please call me or shoot me an email. Thanks Bruce Yarock Yarock Video and Photo phone- 954-/430/-1616 yarock at a o l dot com

July 25th, 2009, 03:45 AM	#326
Mat Thompson Trustee Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kent UK Posts: 1,397	Some AE work (Music vid/green screen/3d) Hi guys I'm working on a music video at the moment ,basically workload being the way it is we are now looking to get some help on this. It won't pay lots but it will pay. I have in the region of 50 shots that need to be keyed, colour corrected and comped onto a 3d background. The 3d is already created although needs finishing (by us) and would be supplied as a max file for you to render as needed in each shot (if you don't know or use max I could do this part) so it would mainly be after effects work really. (Or other post program if you like) We do have some green spill in quite a few shots so some may need multilpe masks/layers and corrections. I have a short green screen cut and a finished shot to show what we are doing. Please email me if you are interested mat@3dvisions.co.uk - I'd like to see some example of this sort of work if possible please. Many thanks Mat

July 25th, 2009, 08:53 PM	#327
Joel Brooks Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Weatherford, Texas Posts: 79	Church Video Ministry If your church is considering starting a video ministry or are planning to upgrading equipment, contact me at 817-771-8347 or jbrooks@mitvideoproductions.com Joel Brooks MIT Video Moments in Time 817-771-8347

July 21st, 2009, 02:21 PM	#316
Paul R Johnson Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lowestoft - UK Posts: 4,045	Dave - I'm really confused now. Money isn't important, but there is a budget, but then you mention two $5000 deals, but then suggest the smart move is to take the no travel cost option? Surely, the wedding is very important to you as a prospective bridegroom. Video style and quality is important as a video professional. You're more aware than the usual wedding client how much things cost vs the small differences extra money brings. In your position, I'd want to see other people's work for varying budgets. For $X I can do this, or for $Y I can do this. People can show you the work and then you can decide. I suspect people just want to know if you are thinking $500 or $5000, that's all. If it was me, I'd not want somebody elses edit - I'd always find things I didn't like, so I'd spend my entire budget on aquisition, and then do the edit myself, at my convenience in my style. Simply engage shooters, who work on your instructions of what to shoot. Much better use of budget, and what you do with it is up to you. They shoot and just hand the media to you - end of job. I rarely am comfortable with finished products from other people.

July 21st, 2009, 06:15 PM	#319
Raymond Tsang Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: san francisco, ca Posts: 90	Dave, Having recently been married, I can understand what you're going through. There's nothing butthead about it! We live in LA and spent months looking for the "right" videographer. One thing we found was that for a certain figure, say $4000, we could find locals to shoot our wedding or an equivalent studio from out of state. In this economy, the b&g have plenty of negotiating leverage (gasp). In the end, we went with StillMotion and after our SDE was shown, it was obvious that we had made the right choice (for us, as a couple). Being in NY though, I would think there's a whole range of talent open to you. But cost of living is high so that's obviously factored into the local pricing. Good luck with the search.

July 21st, 2009, 07:47 PM	#320
Bruce S. Yarock Trustee Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pembroke Pines, Fl. Posts: 1,842	Hi Jeff, I'm in the miami area, am an experinced shooter and and have lots of gear, including an A1, H1, Hv30, lights, full audio rig, tripods, steady cam, dolly, jib, 35mm rig, etc. Give me a call or shoot me an email at: 954-430-1616 yarock@aol.com Bruce yarock Yarock Video and Photo

July 23rd, 2009, 04:12 PM	#323
Denny Bryant Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh, MS Posts: 48	I'm about an hour away from Jackson.

July 24th, 2009, 04:32 AM	#325
Bruce S. Yarock Trustee Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pembroke Pines, Fl. Posts: 1,842	Nobody in Bergen County? Bruce Yarock

July 26th, 2009, 12:28 PM	#328
Jerry Porter Major Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Satellite Beach, Fl Posts: 784	5 days paid in Denver I had a family emergency and need someone to run a camera in Denver for 5 days Starting Monday (yes as in tomorrow - 7/27/09) I know it's VERY short notice. You don't need gear my gear is already there. This is pretty simple classroom stuff. Please give me a call if you are available. J Porter Number removed Thanks for the help!! Last edited by Jerry Porter; July 26th, 2009 at 04:21 PM.

July 26th, 2009, 04:20 PM	#329
Jerry Porter Major Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Satellite Beach, Fl Posts: 784	Got one THANKS!!!!!

July 27th, 2009, 10:00 PM	#330
Gustav Damave New Boot Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Yelm, WA Posts: 16	Can use some shooting help in Chicago Please email me and I will give you the details. It is at the panetarium August 5, 6 and 7 a couple of hours each day late afternoon/evening. Basically do some framing, or more depending on skill level etc. Thanks, Guustaaf