Helping Hands from 2005

Bob Costa · May 30th, 2005, 06:53 AM

I somehow missed earlier that you were still looking for just an internship.
I don't know what your prior letters said, but if you try those places again, stressingthat you will be available in NYC on or after July xx, you may get better responses. Then when you get to town you can call them again... By the time you write two letters and call (being local), that may get you enough "name recognition" to get an appointment or a referral.

Nick Hiltgen · May 30th, 2005, 12:23 PM

My bad Jim, I thought that the documenting of the finding of a job in NYC went without saying... ;)

Of course my post was a last resort kind of thing (except for the advice on how to survive in NYC I stand by most of that) Bob had an even better idea about following up on the letters. I still think that if you're persistant enough there's bound to be someone in NYC who will hire you for a couple of months to work for free...

Bruce Marusich · May 30th, 2005, 11:32 PM

Gary:
I am local to you and have a Canon XL1S, and I'm available for the times you listed. Do you still need more camermen for your project?
Thanks,
Bruce Marusich

Mike Cavanaugh · May 31st, 2005, 07:27 AM

Gonna try to keep this thread alive - Still looking for Shooters in the LA area and possibly Cleveland (John H, please get a hold of me). In despiration, I posted on the Seattle Craigslist.com and got a number of promising responses.

This is a paying gig with a decent rate for someone looking to justify his/her video habit!

Contact me at mcavana3 at nycap dot rr dot com (Sorry for the cryptic e-mail address - trying to reduce spam)

K. Forman · May 31st, 2005, 07:36 AM

Maybe you should send everyone to Fla... there seems to be more camera ops here ;)

Gary Franks · May 31st, 2005, 07:48 AM

Hey everyone thanks for the offer of help. We need it. So far over the weekend we did manage to shoot a teaser trailer for the film. you can check it out here.

http://playingwithdeadthings.com/DEADLANDS.html

Those still interested can email me at

deadlandsthemovie@yahoo.com

Thanks again

Joe Carney · May 31st, 2005, 10:07 PM

I've already emailed, and I also remembered there is a local woman who specializes in horror/action films (actually went to school in LA). If I can get ahold of her, I'll ask her to email you. She lives in Alexandria. I worked with her on a music video shoot in DC. That is if you still need a makeup person.

BTW, I may be ugly enough to save you on makeup costs for zombie scenes if that will help(grin).

Nick Hiltgen · May 31st, 2005, 11:43 PM

Mike I can probably get ahold of all the equipment you need I'm in the LA burbank area. Oh and I'm short.

Pete Mander · June 1st, 2005, 03:12 AM

This project has been put n hold until further notice.

sorry to many things to do first.

Pete

Gary Franks · June 1st, 2005, 09:46 AM

Yes I still need Make-up people.

Justin Sammarco · June 2nd, 2005, 06:25 AM

Mike,

I am very experienced in shooting interviews. I am in the Buffalo area which is about 3 hours drive away from Cleveland. I have a 3 chip, probably use the Sony VX-2000 for that, and I have an extensive lighting dept. and great sound. So if you need someone to go to Cleveland I'd do it. The only thing I'd ask for is that my travels are taken care of. I'd probably bring just 1 other guy for the trip.

Let me know if you need me.

Justin

Filmboy44@gmail.com

Mike Cavanaugh · June 2nd, 2005, 06:36 AM

Justin,
Thanks - I'll definately keep that in mind. Right now, I'm trying to coordinate talking to a couple of folks in the Cleveland area who look like they could do the job, but have not made committments yet.

Had this job come up a bit earlier, I would have done it myself - I just spent 4 days in the Buffalo area for my daughters graduation from UB. I would have welcomed an afternoon away!

BTW - Everyone, still looking for shooter in the LA area. Have gotten a lot of responses from a posting on Mandy.com, but they all fall into two extremes -

1 - "I have a fully equipted remote truck and crew of 4 - I can do the job for $1,600"; or

2 - "I got this really cool camera for graduation and I'd like to try it out"

I'm looking for something in-between. I've had good luck in the past getting well qualified shooter for short jobs like this (I figure <2 hours with travel and setup, interview and strike) for $100 or less. Not a great wage, but not an insult to a professional. I guess the LA area is a little different.

Justin Sammarco · June 2nd, 2005, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Cavanaugh

Justin,
Thanks - I'll definately keep that in mind. Right now, I'm trying to coordinate talking to a couple of folks in the Cleveland area who look like they could do the job, but have not made committments yet.

Had this job come up a bit earlier, I would have done it myself - I just spent 4 days in the Buffalo area for my daughters graduation from UB. I would have welcomed an afternoon away!

oh wonderful. I just graduated from UB as well :)

so keep me posted.

Bill Zens · June 4th, 2005, 09:31 AM

Mike, Send me an e-mail if you'd like. I'm in Kirkland, WA, (Seattle area) and could help out.

Also, I'm going to LA area for my fathers 85th b'day at the end of June(24-25-26) with all my gear. I'll be staying in Pasadena, which is right next to Sierra Madre, and may have an extra day.

Let me know what you're looking for...

Mike Cavanaugh · June 4th, 2005, 12:51 PM

Bill, I sent you an e-mail. Thanks

May 30th, 2005, 06:53 AM	#421
Bob Costa Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Venice, FL Posts: 850	I somehow missed earlier that you were still looking for just an internship. I don't know what your prior letters said, but if you try those places again, stressingthat you will be available in NYC on or after July xx, you may get better responses. Then when you get to town you can call them again... By the time you write two letters and call (being local), that may get you enough "name recognition" to get an appointment or a referral. __________________ You are either growing or dying.

May 31st, 2005, 07:36 AM	#425
K. Forman Capt. Quirk Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Middle of the woods in Georgia Posts: 3,596	Maybe you should send everyone to Fla... there seems to be more camera ops here ;) __________________ www.SmokeWagonLeather.us

May 31st, 2005, 07:48 AM	#426
Gary Franks Regular Crew Join Date: May 2005 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 46	Thanks for the offer of help Hey everyone thanks for the offer of help. We need it. So far over the weekend we did manage to shoot a teaser trailer for the film. you can check it out here. http://playingwithdeadthings.com/DEADLANDS.html Those still interested can email me at deadlandsthemovie@yahoo.com Thanks again

June 1st, 2005, 03:12 AM	#429
Pete Mander Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 116	update This project has been put n hold until further notice. sorry to many things to do first. Pete

June 2nd, 2005, 06:36 AM	#432
Mike Cavanaugh Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Albany NY Posts: 311	Justin, Thanks - I'll definately keep that in mind. Right now, I'm trying to coordinate talking to a couple of folks in the Cleveland area who look like they could do the job, but have not made committments yet. Had this job come up a bit earlier, I would have done it myself - I just spent 4 days in the Buffalo area for my daughters graduation from UB. I would have welcomed an afternoon away! BTW - Everyone, still looking for shooter in the LA area. Have gotten a lot of responses from a posting on Mandy.com, but they all fall into two extremes - 1 - "I have a fully equipted remote truck and crew of 4 - I can do the job for $1,600"; or 2 - "I got this really cool camera for graduation and I'd like to try it out" I'm looking for something in-between. I've had good luck in the past getting well qualified shooter for short jobs like this (I figure <2 hours with travel and setup, interview and strike) for $100 or less. Not a great wage, but not an insult to a professional. I guess the LA area is a little different. Last edited by Mike Cavanaugh; June 2nd, 2005 at 06:52 AM.

May 30th, 2005, 12:23 PM	#422
Nick Hiltgen Trustee Join Date: May 2003 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,427	My bad Jim, I thought that the documenting of the finding of a job in NYC went without saying... ;) Of course my post was a last resort kind of thing (except for the advice on how to survive in NYC I stand by most of that) Bob had an even better idea about following up on the letters. I still think that if you're persistant enough there's bound to be someone in NYC who will hire you for a couple of months to work for free...

May 30th, 2005, 11:32 PM	#423
Bruce Marusich New Boot Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mount Airy, MD Posts: 19	Gary: I am local to you and have a Canon XL1S, and I'm available for the times you listed. Do you still need more camermen for your project? Thanks, Bruce Marusich

May 31st, 2005, 07:27 AM	#424
Mike Cavanaugh Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Albany NY Posts: 311	Gonna try to keep this thread alive - Still looking for Shooters in the LA area and possibly Cleveland (John H, please get a hold of me). In despiration, I posted on the Seattle Craigslist.com and got a number of promising responses. This is a paying gig with a decent rate for someone looking to justify his/her video habit! Contact me at mcavana3 at nycap dot rr dot com (Sorry for the cryptic e-mail address - trying to reduce spam)

May 31st, 2005, 10:07 PM	#427
Joe Carney Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Centreville Va Posts: 1,828	I've already emailed, and I also remembered there is a local woman who specializes in horror/action films (actually went to school in LA). If I can get ahold of her, I'll ask her to email you. She lives in Alexandria. I worked with her on a music video shoot in DC. That is if you still need a makeup person. BTW, I may be ugly enough to save you on makeup costs for zombie scenes if that will help(grin).

May 31st, 2005, 11:43 PM	#428
Nick Hiltgen Trustee Join Date: May 2003 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,427	Mike I can probably get ahold of all the equipment you need I'm in the LA burbank area. Oh and I'm short.

June 1st, 2005, 09:46 AM	#430
Gary Franks Regular Crew Join Date: May 2005 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 46	Yes I still need Make-up people.

June 2nd, 2005, 06:25 AM	#431
Justin Sammarco Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NY Posts: 57	Mike, I am very experienced in shooting interviews. I am in the Buffalo area which is about 3 hours drive away from Cleveland. I have a 3 chip, probably use the Sony VX-2000 for that, and I have an extensive lighting dept. and great sound. So if you need someone to go to Cleveland I'd do it. The only thing I'd ask for is that my travels are taken care of. I'd probably bring just 1 other guy for the trip. Let me know if you need me. Justin Filmboy44@gmail.com

June 4th, 2005, 09:31 AM	#434
Bill Zens Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 191	Seattle Shooter Mike, Send me an e-mail if you'd like. I'm in Kirkland, WA, (Seattle area) and could help out. Also, I'm going to LA area for my fathers 85th b'day at the end of June(24-25-26) with all my gear. I'll be staying in Pasadena, which is right next to Sierra Madre, and may have an extra day. Let me know what you're looking for...

June 4th, 2005, 12:51 PM	#435
Mike Cavanaugh Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Albany NY Posts: 311	Bill, I sent you an e-mail. Thanks