I sent two messages (one via DVInfo) and one email. Have not heard back. Is this project still on?

I learn something new every day.

They have been around for a while, I just had never heard of them. There are just so many video companies around.

16mm to DVD
 

A close friend of my mother in law needs some footage on 16mm put to a DVD. Can anyone help?

jck_dmc12@yahoo.com

You can try homemoviedepot.com. They do that type of thing.

We've used Yale Video in Burbank for your 16mm films.
 

My grandfather was a professional photographer, and we have wonderful 16mm home movies. Some of them are just gloriously beautiful. Yale did a superb and speedy job for us. They are, however, "christian" and will not work on footage with any nudity to it. Assuming your mother-in-law's friend isn't shooting any pagan rituals, you should fine

Video Transfers

The above link is to their pricing page.

Thanks for your help! I'll be sending her the links and tell her to not be sending off her wild party films! :)

Graduating from college: Young wildlife filmmaker seeking job
 

Hi Everyone,

I’ll be graduating from college this May and am searching for a possible part-time job or internship for this summer. I’m currently located in Arcata in northwestern California, but am embracing a “Have Camcorder – Will Travel” mentality for my post-graduation years. Nevertheless, I’d prefer to limit my travels to the western U.S.

I have years of experience with wildlife documentary production and feel most confident with cinematography, video editing, and writing. One of my documentaries was broadcast on local PBS stations and I’ve had several public screenings.

I want a wildlife filmmaking-related job that will allow me to learn new skills and strengthen my résumé. I recently decided not to go to film school and figured I should further educate myself by directly engaging with what I want to do. I attached my résumé to this post as a Word document. Portfolio samples and more information can be found here: Tristan Howard Productions.

Most of my experience is with a Canon XL1S and Vegas 6.0. I’ll have a Canon XLH1A by March and I’ll be available to work in June. If any of you are offering a job or have any tips for how I could acquire one, feel free to comment.

One of my main strategies for career acquisition is to e-mail people and organizations for whom I’d like to work. I plan on sending them a brief biography/inquiry statement, my résumé, and my web address. Still, I try to keep in mind something Piers Warren wrote in “Careers in Wildlife Film-making”: “Networking when you are young, unknown, and unsure of yourself is far from easy. It’s often a fine line between making a good impression and being a pain in the neck!”

Like many videographers, I eventually want to do freelance work, but I know professionals don’t start at the top. Thus, I want some official work experience. Nonetheless, I’d welcome advice if anyone has suggestions for how to get started as a freelancer. I got books to cover some of the business basics, like equipment, grant writing, and funding. But, I know many forum readers have knowledge that’s not in books and that I haven’t learned yet. I also know some things can only be learned by personal experience. Thanks for reading.

Regards,
Tristan Howard

Showreel now posted
 

I finally got a showreel put together. Feel free to check it out:Tristan Howard Productions: Showreel Video. As expected, there are a lot of quick wildlife shots with nice music. But, I have some rare material you might want to check out, regardless of whether you could employ me. My reel has intense Canada goose combat, a ferocious mule deer buck fight, an egret eating a fish, federally endangered Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep climbing rocks, desert bighorn lambs vigorously frolicking, and a fleeting glimpse of a California condor gliding over the Grand Canyon.

Right direction
 

Triston,

You have a great start on a career in this field. You clearly have a lot of drive and have spent some good, quality time working with wildlife shooting. Further, and even more important, you are wise enough to be looking to others to better your work and your chances of making it. Kudos to you!

That said, I would encourage you to remember that there is no one path to success in wildlife filmmaking. And, there are many different levels and approaches to shooting nature that all come under the guise of wildlife filmmaking, but are markedly different in how you get there and what your product is at the end of the day.

First and foremost, pursue this with a love of what you are doing and be open to constantly learn from the subjects you are shooting (yes, even from a sunset). Sounds romantic? Well, ask anyone in their waxing years and they will tell you that more romance and less pragmatism leads to a much more content life. And, I suggest this because the cliche is very true, it's a tough, tough field to make a living in. So, if your first goal is to love and learn and grow in doing this, you have already succeeded!

Secondly, you DO want to make it and that can't be ignored. Equipment, in my opinion, is very important. Some people will disagree and I respect that. They will say that you can get great shots with less gear if you know what you are doing. To some extent, that is certainly true. I would argue, however, that you will get far more great shots and stand out far more by having a smart arsenal of very good equipment that you know INSIDE OUT. Yes, we would all agree, I think, that you have to know your tech stuff very well to be successful. When something happens in nature, you don't have time to sit in the camera menu. When you're being paid to edit something with wildlife footage, you generally have armloads of footage and don't have the time then either to be looking up the key commands for your NLE. So, before you get good, paying gigs, be glad to have this time to experiment, to practice, and to find processes that work for you. Then, when you land a good job you will more readily excel.

There is a lot more to cover about equipment and financing/upgrading/etc. if you were to be an entrepreneur and create your own production company. I won't get into that now as I'm not sure that's the avenue your pursuing.

Most cliches in this industry (see above) are pretty true. It's a lot of who you know and being in the right place... etc. That can be hard to swallow when you're starting off. But it's not as bad as you think. Knowing people and being in the right spot go hand-in-hand. Make yourself available to meet folks. Go to conferences, environmental film fests, schools, make cold calls and ask to swing by a studio, etc. Then, if you can, be ready to spend a few years working for established companies and individuals as an intern. Most of those positions are low or no pay. That can be very hard. But I strongly believe it is useful to essentially apprentice with people while you're getting established. What happens is you end up spending that time meeting the community, getting established, and using someone else's reputation and equipment to gain credibility yourself. In exchange, you're helping them out with your labor and, hopefully, glowing personality ;)

Hope that is a good help to start. Keep posting and let us know how you're faring.

- Ramsey

I know this is old but I do audio/sound work. Check out my websites.

www.freewebs.com/ccproductions803
www.myspace.com/misscc803


Thanks
Nicole

Studio Consultant - Connecticut
 

Turning a storage area into an studio with editting, vo recording, and a small set, looking for help planning and designing the space.

Is this even possible :) ... seriously though.

I looked at your reel Tristan and from what I saw it's really good. However, the stream bogged down at the goose fight. Most people who would hire you (including me) would stop right there and move on. It doesn't matter how good your reel is if people have a hard time viewing it, and yours looks very good.

Mick Haensler
Higher Ground Media

is it audio, video or both? If its audio, I can help. I live in bridgeport and had a recording studio for 15 years. let me know what I can assist you with.

David - I sent you an email.

Videograper Need for 3/8/09
 

Looking for a videgrapher for 3/8/09 in Glenside PA. This is right outside the Philadelphia area. The shoot is from 6:00 to 8:00pm. You do not need to have your own camera but being familer with the Canon XHA1 would be helpful but not mandatory. Must have experience.

Jonathan,

Thanks for your generously thorough and lengthy response. Yeah, there seem to be endless possibilities for success. Persistence and dedication are what can make the possibilities pay off, but I know it’s not easy. I don’t think someone can casually decide to be a wildlife filmmaker and then get an ideal job or production contract anytime soon. Luckily, I have years of experience and I’ve learned a lot from mistakes and successes. Now, I’m trying to meet people in the business, learn more, and hopefully get my foot in the door, hold it open, and jump in before it closes.

Your comments about equipment make sense. I still need to learn more about manual settings like zebra stripes, exposure, etc. I’ve been running a largely one-man show with cinematography, still photography, sound recording, script writing, editing, web design, publicity, job hunting, etc. and I don’t always devote as much attention to certain things as I should. I’m pretty darn confident with many aspects of the production process, but I do think taking more time to learn my equipment and learn the business would be beneficial before I land a good job. About a month ago I was in a big hurry to get a job, but if I got a responsibility-laden job and made a big mistake because of lack of experience, that could sabotage some of my goals.

Your points about apprenticing make plenty of sense. Currently, I’m learning more about certain individuals/companies for whom I’d want to work and I’m reading up on the business. Because of my parents’ generous support, I could afford to intern with little to no pay. I’m hoping to get some sort of work experience this summer and also want to attend the Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival. One of my films will screen at a small-scale film festival in Redding, CA on March 15 and I’ll be there for a brief intro. I also entered my documentaries in the International Wildlife Film Festival, but won’t attend because it coincides with my last week of school. Anyway, I’m working on making myself available and getting my name out.

I think I understand your points about romantic aspects of the business. I do love working on my projects and I have a thing for sunsets, as can be evidenced here: Tristan Howard Productions: Little Hot Springs Valley Sunset Photos. In a lot of ways, I feel like I’ve already succeeded. My professional productions and TV broadcasts made me happy and I was pleased with the results (though I still recognize many deficiencies). A big current goal for me is to succeed on a financial as well as an emotional level.

Eventually, I do want to pursue the entrepreneur route with my own production company. I’ve already done that on a small-scale, but I haven’t been in a position to negotiate paying jobs and I’ve yet to make a profit. First, I think it’s important for me to learn more and actually graduate from college. Thanks for your post, Jonathan. It was very helpful.

Mick,

Yeah, bighorn lambs can engage in vigorous frolicking, but the word “frolic” implies vigorous activity. So, I guess “vigorous” could be interpreted as an unnecessary qualifier.

Thanks for checking out my reel. I don’t know why the stream bogged down during the goose fight. I use the Network Solutions web hosting package, so perhaps the problem is due to a glitch in their system. On my PC, the video played fine with Firefox, Safari, and Explorer. Nevertheless, Explorer took much longer to load the file than the other browsers. The file is pretty close (48.7 MB) to the 50 MB size restriction for my web hosting service. Perhaps that contributed to the problem. If anyone has trouble playing the video or knows why it won’t play, please let me know. Your point about hiring makes sense. It reminds me of what my English teachers say about the publishing world. If publishers see a serious grammar error on the first page of a submission, the paper quickly qualifies for recycling. Thanks for the input.

Hi Kevin,

I'm available for Sunday night. Have my own mini-dv gear, PD-150's - 20 years experience. Live in Bucks County...Let me know about gig... Celecvideo@aol.com

Kevin - I may be available. I own and shoot extensively with the XH-A1. Whats the assignment?

Art

Pat & Art thanks for your reply. I filled the position this morning but will certainly keep you in mind if I ever find myself in the position again. Thanks again.

You might want to try Fischer Productions out of Park City, UT.
They produce shows for The Outdoor Channel and ESPN2. Judging by your reel you seem like someone they would definitely be interested in hearing from.

FISCHER PRODUCTIONS | BROADCAST TELEVISION

Wedding Videographer Wanted July 11th 2009 - Toronto Area
 

Im looking for a wedding videographer preferably with the Canon XHA1 and some wedding experiences.
If you have any experience in the South Asian community that definitely would be a plus.

Shoot me an email with your work or details to video@p-yourvision.com

Thank you

Hello Alain,

Thanks for the answer.

Please send me a mail where you present the project - and maybe I can see some of the work?

- martin

Need Second Shooter for Wedding NY May 2nd
 

I am looking for an experienced shooter to second shoot with me in NY. You must have your own gears, such as PD170, Sony HDV cameras and tripod. Pay will be determined on experience and the quality of footage captured. This will be an Indian Christian wedding. If interested please email me at

bjthomas@digitalcanvaspro.com


Thanks

BJ

Replied to wrong thread.

Hey BJ, sent you an e-mail.

Borrow cam/deck in Clifton, NJ
 

Is there any kind soul who could help me out with this problem?

Tape playback problem - The Digital Video Information Network

Shooter wanted for LA shoot with Jillian Michaels this Friday!
 

Looking for videographer for last minute behind-the-scenes cover model photoshoot of fitness celebrity Jillian Michaels (The Biggest Loser) for an international fitness magazine this coming Friday in Beverly Hills California (March 20th, 2009).

Videographer must be out-going and punctual. An ability to disappear into the background is required. Must be able to follow a simple call sheet. Video will end up on the magazine's website and on Youtube. Editing skills a plus but not necessary.

This is a very cool opportunity for re-occuring bi-monthly behind-the-scenes photoshoot jobs in the LA area. Videographer must be professional and have reliable mode of transportation (preferably a female). This is a paid gig.

If you are interested please contact Shoshana Pritzker at 407 808 6059 or by email at Spritzker@arp-ink.com

Thanks!

Just found your message, but a little too late. If you ever need a shooter again, keep me in mind.

I currently shoot on a Panasonic AG-HMC150 and have several years of very active experience. Resume upon request.

Myrtle Beach, SC Videographer needed
 

Seeking videographer in Myrtle Beach, SC to shoot a real estate video and area b-roll. Video needs to be shot on SD mini-dv with use of a light kit and tripod. No specific audio needs. Just good footage. Send info to Corey@CaptureTheMarket.com

Thanks

Hello, my friends! As I am looking for more work, I will continue to make more buzz until it finally pays off! :-)

I have recently uploaded two more genre-based "reel videos" for you, the first showing some of my ACTION abilities (oh, and there's so much more!), the latter may be considered as drama, but there's the motif of RELIGION in it, which unites all the short slices.

ACTION:
1. The Battle of Waterloo
2. The Forces Unleash
3. Preparing for Battle (I)
4. End of an Era / The Duel
5. Preparing for Battle (II)
6. Untitled Action Experiment
(Total length: 1:21)

* Vimeo (HD) - Original Music Samples by Erez Henya / Action on Vimeo
* YouTube - YouTube - Original Music Samples by Erez Henya / Action

RELIGION:
0:00 - "Wreck" / Life and Death (theme on English Horn)
0:20 - "Wreck" / Charon, The Ferryman of Hades
0:39 - Oedipus at Colonus / Finale
0:56 - Elegy
Total length: 2:06.

* Vimeo (HD) - Original Music Samples / Select Etudes (Jan 09) on Vimeo
* YouTube (HD) - YouTube - Original Music Samples / Select Etudes (Jan 09)

Many more works are kindly available to you in my humble website, at: http://www.erezhenya.com/

What do you think, my friends? :-)

Interview Subjects Needed - SF Bay Area
 

Interview Subjects Needed For Documentary Film

I'm working on a project that we're scheduled to shoot in April. If anyone knows of someone who fits into the follow please either email the link below or you can PM me directly. We are also looking for someone who lived through the Great Depression and would be willing to be interviewed and possibly be one of the subjects.

Thanks,
Garrett

Has the economic recession changed you for the better?

Have you been laid off or lost your home to foreclosure? Are you having a hard time making your mortgage payments or paying medical bills or health insurance? Do you see the recession as an opportunity to reassess what really matters, find joy and meaning and make positive changes in how you live your life?

If you have a compelling story to tell, we want to hear from you! We are a San Francisco-based team of filmmakers producing a documentary film that focuses on personal and social transformation in the economic recession. Our goal is to document how people are being affected by the recession and how the choices they make are transforming their lives. By taking a close look at how people are using the recession as an opportunity to “be the change” we will weave a story of hope and perseverance.

Whether you are in the midst of transforming your life, or have already come through the storm and are ready to share your wisdom with others we want to hear how the recession is affecting your family, relationships and home life, your job and money and your day to day habits and choices.

If you are interested in being interviewed and featured in the film, please write to

mailto:interviewopportunity@gmail.com

Provide a short synopsis of how your life has been affected by the economy. Share your age and location as well. We will review all submissions and get back to you if your story matches well with what we are looking for. We will shoot all interviews in April on the weekends. We are willing to travel outside of the Bay Area, but not out of state. PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD to your friends and communities!

Thanks!

Looking for home to film at in Philadelphia
 

I am looking for a prestigous looking home in the philadelphia are where I can film a short segment for an upcoming documentary. The home must be aestically pleasing. The shoot will last for about 4 hours and I am willing to pay for the use of the home. We will need to film in various locations of the house so that we can give different looks to the segment.

Videographer needed in LA Crenshaw area
 

Needed for a 2-3 hour shoot which will take place the first week of May. Must use Canon XHA1 for shoot so that the footage matches what we've already filmed.

2nd Shooter needed for a Wedding on March 28th, 09 - Toronto!
 

Hey Folks,

This might be a late notice. But I'm looking for a 2nd shooter for wedding reception on March 28th, 2009 (and possibly few more dates through out the summer). I expect the videographer to come with an HD camera (Preferably Canon or Sony) and accessories. Here is the link to our website for you to checkout the type of work we produce:

ButterflySquad.com Blog

Send me an email at info@butterflysquad.com if you are interested. Thank you.

Anybody looking for a second shooter in the Louisiana area?
 

If you are then I'm available. Just shoot me an email.

Mobile, AL area videographer needed
 

Seeking videographer in Mobile, AL to shoot area b-roll in Spanish Fort, AL. Video needs to be shot on SD mini-dv with use of a tripod. No specific audio needs. Just good footage. Send info to Corey@CaptureTheMarket.com

Thanks

Look here

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/helping-h...-weddings.html

Equipment for Rent -- Seattle Area
 

Because I'm a dope and am addicted to new toys, I have a lot of stuff sitting on the shelf when I'm not using it (which is most of the time). So on occasion I've rented it out to local videographers whom I know and trust for about half the going rate around town, and I thought this might come in handy for any local DVInfoers as well.

Here's what I have available:

2 - Sony FX1000s
2 - Sony FX1s
2 - Sony FX7s
2 - Sony HC3s
1 - Sony HD1000U
2 - Bogen/Manfrotto tripod rigs: 3046/3246 legs, 503/503HDV head, Ball leveler, 523Pro remote on right side, stock pan bar on left.
2 - Davis & Sanford FH18 tripod rigs, two pan handles with Bogen/Manfrotto 521 LANC remote & dolly.
2 - Beachtek XLR adapters
Rode VideoMic
1 - Sony M15U HDV/DVCAM deck with DSRM10 Wired remote
1 - Sony GVH-D700 HDV deck with built in 7" viewscreen

Various other odds and ends including shoulder mounts and on-cam external monitors.

So not what I'd call high-end stuff, but good prosumer gear well-maintained. If you're in the area and need an extra cam or two for the weekend, email me and we'll work something out.

I know this isn't, strictly speaking, a job posting, but I checked with Chris and he said this would be okay.

Helping Hands Found
 

Thanks to everyone who emailed me.
Cheers

-P

Freelance Wedding Editor; SoCal area
 

Openings available... Email us: info@pacificpictures.net

-K