Sound Recordist Wanted in NY
 

Our producer is looking for a sound recordist in Dutchess County, NY for week in May. Must be experienced with drama and have equipment. Low budget but paying.

Bla-Bla-Bla

I was just trying to be realistic. If you were really serious about being some big-time film maker then wouldn't you be doing ANY job you could get and saving money for a camera and just start making films? (instead of only working one day a week)
I can understand "wanting a job in the industry" but let's be realistic, how many 16y/o have you seen on film sets (aside from actors)? Helping out indy's or local productions would be great! Just keep in mind, it's not usually a "full-time" job. Maybe a day or two here and there.
I said that I didn't know how it works over there, didn't you read? Here in the USA you can NOT legally sign a contract (like a contract employment, NDA, service etc.) until you are 18 years old. It doesn't have anything to do with your mental age, it's the law. I know a guy who is very talented and seems pretty committed to his craft but he was only 17 years old (he's 18 now). No matter how much I liked him or trusted him, there was NO way I could be legally protected because he couldn't sign an NDA to work on my clients project. Who do you think I had to use to do the job? I had to hire someone else because the client couldn't/wouldn't risk the exposure.
Oh well, I'm probably wasting my breath here because you've already made up your mind I'm a nobody jerk who just doesn't like you because you're young and only came here to pick on you and beat you down. Get used to it. This isn't a field for those with delicate egos and although you claim to be more mature, it's not really showing right now.

I sent out some emails best to forward me your number or call me at 905 685-3743 this is the studio number I am here 12-14 hours of the day...depending


thanks all for your interest.!

Pete

Hi everyone! I need someone to create some cool bumpers
 

Hi everyone! I need someone to create some cool bumpers

for a weekly tv show I am producing...


Anyone here good with animated, fun, compelling bumpers?

thanks!

Bumpers eh? Brent what's your email?

resmedia -at- gmail dotcom

Good, Benjamin. Then you'll be able to read this article where the Minister of the Interior of France, Dominique de Villepin has admitted that, " Rascism is a fact of life in France.":

Le ministre de l'Intérieur Dominique de Villepin, interrogé sur Europe 1 à propos d'un supposé racisme anti-blancs de la part de jeunes Noirs, a estimé dimanche que "la racisme de tout bord est une réalité" en France".
"Malheureusement, le racisme de toute part et de tout bord est une réalité dans notre pays depuis dix ans", a estimé le ministre, invité d'Europe 1, en s'appuyant sur une étude qui lui a été remise récemment.

Diverses personnalités, dont Alain Finkielkraut, Jacques Julliard et Bernard Kouchner, ont dénoncé le 25 mars, dans un appel, des "ratonnades anti-blancs" de la part de jeunes noirs lors de manifestations lycéennes.

Pour lui, "il y a, sur le plan du racisme, inacceptable quelle que soit la situation, un certain nombre de prises de conscience qui créent, aujourd'hui, des frustrations".

Il a indiqué, en se rapportant à un livre récent, qu'"en Afrique, presque 12 millions d'Africains ont été transportés vers les colonies et abusés, sur plusieurs siècles, 17 millions pour ce qui concerne la traite vers le monde Arabe et 14 millions pour ce qui est de la traite interafricaine".

"Tout cela est fort complexe", a estimé Dominique de Villepin, particulièrement "à l'heure où les identités se recherchent et, donc, évidemment, on cherche des boucs émissaires, on cherche quelqu'un contre lequel s'opposer", a-t-il poursuivi.

"Prenons la mesure de phénomènes qui ne sont pas unilatéraux", a souhaité le ministre, pour qui "nous devons être extrêmement vigilants, partout sur notre territoire".

Pour lui, "la seule réponse face au racisme, c'est la République, l'égalité des chances, des droits entre les hommes et les femmes".

Interrogé sur le communautarisme, M. de Villepin a reconnu que "nous constatons aujourd'hui, des comportements qui sont inacceptables. C'est effectivement inquiétant", a-t-il ajouté.

Il a cité le cas, en région Rhône-Alpes, de "deux jeunes femmes issues de l'immigration qui ne peuvent pas aller dans les restaurants du coeur sans cacher les étiquettes des boîtes de conserves qu'elles (ramènent): elles sont obligées de marquer +halal+ dessus", a-t-il expliqué.

"Ce sont là des comportements qui montrent à quel point nous devons être intransigeants, dans notre pays", a ajouté M. de Villepin. "L'effort d'intégration est indispensable, c'est un combat qu'il faut mener au quotidien" a-t-il conclu.

Source: http://fr.news.yahoo.com/050417/202/4d7rt.html

Let's keep on track here and respond to Marcin's orginal post, shall we? And keep in mind that despite all the craziness in the world, we've got some kindred spirits here at DVInfo.net who speak a common language. So how about addressing Marcin's original question?

Marcin,

I lived overseas for quite a stretch, and am now back in the States... and I have to say that pretty much "everything" seems more difficult back here. For one, the U.S. is so regulated, it's a nightmare trying to put together a low-budget anything. Plus, there's a sort of "caution/snobbery" here that makes people reluctant to participate in anything unless you've made a box office smash.

I've been wrestling with that. Why on Earth acting students in places outside the major cities wouldn't jump on any viable opportunity to act is beyond me...especially when there are no other opportunities around. They all seem to be holding out for that magical big time opportunity that, let's face it, isn't going to come. The old directors and talent didn't mind have a "history" of footage of them starting out so much (check out Scorcese's beginner films and some famous actor's commercials)... but now the idea seems to be "I was discovered overnight and instantly became a millionaire/superstar"--and anything showing you starting out and stumbling a bit is cause for shame. Strange. I look at it as mighty impressive growth.

From the places overseas that I've lived or spent significant time.. which includes Europe... my impression is that people are more inclined to be supportive of creative endeavors. You won't have the guy demanding a huge payment for his nice red barn to be shown in the background of a shot for 5 seconds, and you won't have beginner actors and crew dictating terms. Just look at the films coming out of the UK and Ireland as examples... small budget, nice, story-driven films. How many of those would ever get made here?

If you're looking to work on someone else's films, then you'll always be at the mercy of location, timing, and chance. But if you're planning to make your OWN films, I'd imagine that you'll have fewer obstacles in Europe and it would simply be up to you at that point.

Of course, everyone will say that Hollywood is where you have to be... but there are plenty of film cultures/markets out there.

after all , if you are looking for business, stay in USA, where everything is bigger. If you come into europe (except UK, that is often considered by european like another state of USA, from a movie culture point of view) , you will need to switch to another state of mind that takes time and is a frustrating way (including for us, european). It is a way of life and not a business (or so claimed).
On the other hand, if you come the produce something on your own, you will get a slight advantage on the Know-how and if you have the ego and arrogance that european expect from US people, it could be a real asset, since this is often required to drive such project. (but do not forget to add a smile here and there).
The employment situation in europe is the same as in USA (in movie business). You will find many people that are looking for a job, anything that can make their day busy and allow a little income. The only difference is they are hard to find, since the movie industry is not so well organized that in USA , due to many legislation, cultures, languages etc.... (it goes better since europe is existing).
I think the most open country for doing movie is spain or UK.
the most difficult is Italy, very closed.
The most efficient or professional is Germany, but unfortunately, making movie in german is very limitating du to language but they are great distributors.
France is very special and is very complicated (lots of forms to fill for everything) but you get a lot of actors and technician available.
That is why, people are making movies with a mix of different country's ressources.
The good thing is you can get easily money from some state services, even accross several countries. (germany and switzerland for example, are sponsoring many indies movie).

wide angle needed in boston
 

Hey guys, for the next two weeks ill be in boston working on a documentry. And was wondering is anyone had or knew where i could rent a wide angle lens for a xl1/2. Thanks for all your help. -FERNANDO

Fernando,

If I can help out on your shoot let me know. I live north of Boston. I'll be in Vegas until the 25th, but after that I'm around..

Thanks
 

John Locke thanks for trying to actually help me :) . I came to US seven years ago. I will be finishing college in two years ,and I was thinking if I should not go back to Europe. On the other hand I know a lot of film people here in US and I guess going back to Europe would put me on the begining again. I read all of your posts guys and thanks. Some of the posts were not exactly what I was looking for ,but still it is something that maybe we should consider.

yeah man
 

yeah man for sure.... email me and ill give you my cell number to call. we will be attending differnt ivy league schools.

Videographer needed in St. Louis Area
 

I'm posting this for a friend. Please reply directly to Keith using the phone numbers below. Don't contact me as I have no further information.

----------------------------


I am looking for a single shooter w/ Canon XL 1 or equivalent for half day
in
St Charles MO on either April 29 or 30, Need both hand held and sticks for
shoot , no audio. This is for eventual B roll use of performing arts event.

I will not be able to be there personally but would provide precise
instructions as to what I need shot and how, and then would need masters
sent to me as
soon as possible.

Approximately a half day needed on site, probably no more than two one hour tapes needed as stock

very best,

Keith Arsenault
President
IAEG - International Arts & Entertainment Group
Tampa, Florida

813 831 3465 Mr. Arsenault's Office
813 205 0893 Mr. Arsenault's Cellular

www.iaeginc.com
www.circusnexus.org

Live in BR, am in NO 3-4 times a week.

Email me at chris@labproductions.com and gimme some info!

Hey, I'm a DP in Minneapolis who's shot stuff on the XL1 and I'd love to help out, if you still check this forum. =P

AUDIO TECH NEEDED Louisville KY 4/26/05
 

We are a fortune 30 company located in Duluth, Georgia.

We need an audio Tech to record a live speech on either DAT or Mini Disc from a wireless mic.

Must provide reliable, wireless mic, and record deck. Care and attention to detail required.

Please contact me with your information, and I'll forward it to our producer.

Jeff Patnaude EPN-TV / Primerica

jeff dot patnaude at primerica dot com
770-564-7979

Any pros in South Africa with a 25p camera?
 

I live in the US but my wife in from South Africa and she wants to have a wedding there since her family couldn't make it to the one we had here.

The problem is that I am having a hard time finding somebody there that can offer exactly what I need.



I would prefer somebody who can shoot 2 cameras in HD. The FX1 would be great at 25i.

I wrote a program to convert the 25i HD into 24p frames by shifting the number of frames and adding a 4% audio change.

If I cannot find anybody with HD the next best thing would be 2 cameras with 25p SD. I can still shift this to 24p.

Next down the list would be anybody who could at least shoot simulated 25p footage such as Canon frame mode. This wouldn't be as sharp as true 25p but it would do.

Finally a very high quality 1/2" or 2/3" 25i as a last resort.


I wrote a program just for this purpose to convert the 25i PAL footage into 24p NTSC. What it does is with HD it de-interlaces, scales down with filtering, and maps the exact frames from 25 into 24 and shifts the audio by 4%. With SD it just remaps the framerate and perform de-interlacing if need be.

I figured this would be the best way to do this since I could then edit a 50i SD version for my wife's family, a 24p NTSC DVD version for us and also make a HD version for the future at for either 25i, 25p, 24p, or 30i with pulldown.

All I need is somebody with pro and wedding experience to shoot with 2 cameras all day and give me the raw tapes. Along with your usual fee for doing this sort of thing I will give you a 25i PAL DVD version when I am finished editing so you can use it for demo purposes. If you can make direct digital copies of the raw tapes before I leave the country you can keep the copies of the raw footage to do with as you please. I will be glad to pay your usual price for shooting and editing an event even though I just need somebody to shoot it.

I need somebody around the Johannesburg area of South Africa or somebody willing to travel there.

Oh yeah and this wedding will be towards the end of December on a Friday.

Moved this thread from XL2 to "Helping Hands."

Please do not cross-post (post the same thing more than once); other copies of this thread in other boards are being removed.

Cool!!!! N.O. in the house!

Director/Dp/Producer Team Available
 

Hello,

If you have a project you need help on.. Let us know!

Fun, Professional team! ready to help! We can work with ALMOST any budget.

Equipment -
- Panasonic DVX100a
- Canon Gl-2 (Also Lots of Xl-1 Experience)
- 16mm Arri s
- 5500 watts worth of lighting
- 16 foot Jib arm
- Steady tracker

If you have any questions or are interested please Email me at Chris@madguyproductions.com

DVD demo reel or uploaded Online version available upon request.

Thank You,

Chris Donnelly

The Truth Is... film project
 

I am on the look out for people around the world who want to shoot their own version of "The Truth Is..." art film. You can see the New York version here... http://tinyurl.com/5guy7
In the same manner you can shoot this film in your own home town. Say, if you are in Germany, London, France, Italy, Russia, Israel, you name it. The film will expose the consciousness of the people from that locality.

What's needed from you to shoot this project:

1: A miniDV camcorder set to shoot in 16X9 widescreen mode (remember NOT 4X3 regular size but 16X9. This is important so that when we put together a mixed film that will contain people from all over the world, there will not be ratio problems).

2. A few miniDV tapes onto which to record.

3. A tripod on which the camcorder will be put.

4. Any painting frame, preferably a nice looking one. The inner size of the frame should not be smaller than 19 inches in width and 15 inches in length, (48.26 centimeters in width and 38.1 centimeters in length). To avoid expenses, try borrowing the frame from someone or getting it cheaply from a frame shop.

5. Your open-mind and ability to talk and ask people from the street to participate in this project. Remember, how you feel that day will be reflected on the participants, hence the outcome of your shoot. Try to pick a sunny and beautiful day when people come outside to enjoy the weather.

6. Picking beautiful locations so that the background shows where in the world it was shot. (for example, if you are in Paris, the ideal backdrop may be the Eiffel tower, in Italy the leaning tower and so forth). Also make sure to position angle the camcorder in an area where there is a flow of people walking or crossing a streets etc. This way it will show that the person participating stopped by to participate and other people are going about their lives.

7. You may also have to need a bicycle to move from one location to another to save time and money, however it is not necessary. I used a bicycle to complete the project in one day before the sun set when I shot the original Truth Is... film.

**********************************************************

Here is the question you should pose to participants:

What is the truth? What's your own understanding what truth is?
(make sure to not let them think too much, otherwise it will not be natural but evident that they're portraying someone who they are not).

Some people will say, well what can I say on this matter? Just tell them that there is no restrictions and that they can say whatever they want about anything they want to tell what they think the truth is. Some people are camera-shy so you'd need to make them comfortable. Also, if you are a man and you got a beautiful girl to participate, don't drool over her, she may notice and that may scare her original thought. Just approach people of all ages completely unconditionally.

When people ask what they can get in return, you tell them that they will be shown among hundreds of others via streaming video on the Internet. Majority of people are kind and they will not ask for compensation to participate.

If you have any questions, fell free to shoot me an email at renat@innomind.org

P.S. Refer to the following page to see relevant instructions and pictures.
http://www.innomind.org/truthis.html

Bumpity bump. I talked to Pete and this project is still open.

The studio number (905 685-3743) may not work anymore... you may want to try emailing Pete.

Thanks glenn. llok forard to meetting you n person and thinks for working on that other project for me. got your mail today.

My current number for this project is 905 964 9747 or the emails are the same.

thanks all. heres a temporary site forum if you would like to see more stuff
http://p214.ezboard.com/fkre8fx44264frm2

Thanks

pete

DP/Camera OP/Editor in the Chicago Area...
 

I thought I'd give this a shot...

If anyone is in the Chicago (or northern half of Illinois for that matter) area and needs an experienced camera op/DP or needs editing done, I'd be very interested in helping out.

Just shoot me an email and let me know.

Thanks,

Wish I had more experience (and with those 3) and it paid as well as my day job. Only about 4 miles from my house ;) Sigh... Guess I will still drive to the airport.

They've filled this job.

Thanks everyone.

Jeff Patnaude

Looking for news footage of CH47 Crash
 

If anyone here is connected with any news stations, I am looking for some footage of the April 6 CH47 Crash in Afghanistan. This is for my own personal use in a memorial and will only be distributed to a few people and not be resold.
I am preferably looking for DV AVI footage if at all possible

Hey Brent
 

I live in New Orleans and work for a local casino using an XL1S. I would love to help and get some more experience. Email me at jmartinez70005@yahoo.comor call me at 504-453-4300.

Bump
 

Anyone out there? Bump :)

Johnny....


I just emailed ya!


Brent

I'm on Maui, but willing to help out any way I can.

Just wanted to add that in the UK it is perfectly legal for a 16 year old to sign an employment contract. There are rules about permissable hours that can be worked, the type of work and the wages but I have no knowledge of how that maps onto the film business. I do know of three young people (under 18) who are working as the tea maker in London recording studios. Not glamorous, but they're in the door.

Rhett, I think your 'didn't you read' comment was a tad unfair as you were referring to dropping out of college, not signing contracts. Otherwise, I think your suggestions were sound (if a little preachy!!). Let's not suck the enthusiasm out of these guys, misguided or not.

Lisa, Rhett's advice is, in fact, sensible advice and you should have a hard think about how you're going to get where you want to go. The best thing he said, in my opinion, is to just go out and make films. Go for it. And sorry, you DO need to read the books as well!

I ran a week-long summer school a couple of years ago in Yateley (which I suspect is quite close to wherever you are). The aim was to teach young people (between 11 and 18) how to perform for films (so not necessarily what you are looking to do). However, we could really have done with someone enthusiastic like you to help out. We did it for fun, though, not for any profit (ie it was voluntary and unpaid!), but it was great to do and everyone enjoyed it and begged us to do more. If only we had the time. We did a 45 minute version of the movie A Chorus Line. I've been talking to my partner about doing another one later this summer, if we can spare the time. If you are interested in getting involved in some way, let me know, I'd be happy to give you the opportunity. I'm not going to promise it will happen but if it does you're welcome to be involved in some way.

Are you two friends now?

Ian . . .

I am in fact starting my own film right now. I have written the screen play and got a few friends to be my actors. I am saving up for a camera and I am doing the storyboards etc now. I love reading books on how to make films I just don't like classes.
Thankyou both for your advice but everyone has to do it there own way. Your workshop sounds interesting, let me know if it goes ahead.

Well done. I wish I'd started at your age.

Like you, I dropped out of college in my first year (I hate classes but love books as well). Took me a bit longer to start earning proper money than my peers who went to university but I ended up doing well enough to pack it all in before I was 40 and concentrate on doing things I enjoy.

You get on and make your film. I'm sure you'll have a great time doing it and will learn a huge amount in the process. There are plenty of people on these forums who will give you solid advice (gained through experience). But don't forget that many of them have heard the 'I wanna work in movies' story a thousand times before so you'll have to bite your lip if you get advice you don't like!

I just saw a pretty cheesy poster on the wall of a friends office. It said 'In order to succeed we must first believe we CAN'. A bit naff, I know, but there's truth in it. Sounds as though you believe you can succeed. Well then, you're on your way.

Good luck. I'll let you know if we go ahead with the workshop again this year.

Ian . . .

Thankyou, you've been a real help, it is also much appreciated that you stuck up for me and told me the truth without being patronizing. Congratulations on your own career and I hope you continue to do well.

By the way, those under 18's that you know that work at film production studios making tea, I don't suppose you know how they got their jobs? As I live a good hour away from London do you know any where nearer that need people like that. I don't have a job at the moment (not counting my Sunday job at Somerfield) as I have no enthusiasm in any jobs that aren't in the film industry in any way. I have even tried film rental shops but the business is so bad at the moment because of the Internet etc etc...?

It's all about context.
 

Message boards can lack emotion, the aforementioned context and above all, personality. Lisa you should be proud of your personality and your convictions. However, I agree with Rhett. A calculated risk is a bunch different from a whim. Where dreams fail, perserverence and hard work begin. Rhett's a 580. That's a lot of unconditional love.

I won't critcize your motives because that is stifling. Bravo for your motivation. Try this quick acid test to determine if you can satisfactorily burn your books and delve into the great beyond. Re-read your posts here and convince me that your language skills make you ready as a scriptwriter. Understand that my comments are not meant to injure, but to incite thought.

Think about it.

I understand what you are trying to do here and I am flattered that 3 successful film makers are trying to help. I am not much of a script-writer, I find it very hard to get my ideas on paper (although I am very good at English).
What are you really trying to say here, I can take it?

You summed it up by stating that this is a community that really wants to help. I suppose your initial reaction was to take some of the sage advice but in the next breath you quickly denounced the author's intentions because you found the response to be somewhat unsavoury.

Clarity.

Here it is: One should avoid biting the hand that feeds.

O.K. enough analogies. Please keep us aprised of your success. I am sure you have the guts to do it. You can use that one as a tag on your website when you publish your first web preview.
Bon Chance!