Helping Hands from 2006

Jeff Nelson · June 28th, 2006, 03:06 PM

We may be shooting a half-hour infomercial in Rio in the next six months. I'll probably take a cameraman and hostess from here in LA but want to get everyone else locally, including sound, gaffer, makeup/hair -- and a lot of beautiful girls in bikinis for a big beach party sequence. So I need some casting help.

Anyone familiar with working in Brazil, and able to help advise me, put me in touch with some local contacts so I can figure what things cost and how I should budget? Really need some help on that.

Thanks!

Nick Hiltgen · June 29th, 2006, 05:12 AM

There was a guy who used to post here named Shannon Rawls he has a small production company based out of L.A. and I know he's done some music video work.

His website is www.shannonrawls.com (or www.cinemahill.com/shannonrawls) there should be a way to contact him through the site. If not contact me and i'll give you his address.

Djee Smit · June 29th, 2006, 05:51 AM

Thanks. I'm also beeing contacted by someone else through this site. A great help.

Philip Gioja · June 29th, 2006, 08:58 AM

I'm right down the creek from your shoot, unfortunately I've booked a wedding for Saturday, but might be free on Sunday if you would be interested in that. Email me if you still need help, you can check out my website too at www.centerstreetproductions.com.

I looked at your website -- looks like a fun project.

John M. McCloskey · June 29th, 2006, 09:02 AM

Mossy Oak Productions has an opening for a full time field producer. Must be capable of relocating to Mississippi. Please send resumes to mmccloskey@mossyoak.com

Jeff Sayre · June 29th, 2006, 11:12 AM

Philip:

Thank you for your offer. I have sent an email. Let me know if you received it. My forum login timed out and I had to log back in and I'm not sure if the email went through.

Jesse Redman · June 30th, 2006, 02:23 PM

I think that Bill broke it all down pretty well.

One thing I like to keep in mind is that my hourly rate needs to pay for many other things than just when I am working on video. It needs to pay the rent (both at home and for the studio), it needs to pay for insurance (both for me, and those that work for me and also liability should someone working for me set the filming location on fire), insurance for my equipment and the cost/replacement of the equipment, time spent not shooting but marketing, making sales calls, paying bills, advertising, etc., etc. Some would suggest that you should at least double to 2 1/2 times what you actually want to make per hour because of the overhead expenses and time you need to spend doing these other, related tasks. All of this (in the US) should be based on a 40 hour week where you get "rewarded" for working longer hours.

This should only be tempered by what the market will bear and what your customers feel that you are worth. It is possible to make good money but still not be profitable or wind up making less than a minimum living wage. I just won't set up my equipment and almost pay someone to let me do it, unless I feel that I am involved in either "truly" building my business (I avoid low wage deals where the benefit is more of the same kind of work) or I am involved in something I "truly" believe in or have a stake in.

Good Luck!

Niels Neeskens · July 1st, 2006, 06:21 AM

Thanx guys, helps a lot!

Greetings Niels

David Perrine · July 1st, 2006, 05:20 PM

That is an extremely useful link. it really simplifies and clarifies the issue.

Jonathan Ames · July 2nd, 2006, 06:33 PM

We're looking to add original music to the shows we're doing at 2nd-Unit.tv which has a new forum in this DVInfo under New Additions. Your music will be used to underscore the episodes we do with various producers, directors and DPs. The mnth of August has Miami Vice's Michael Mann, The Island's Michael Bay, Pirates of the Caribbean's Raphael Sanchez and 24's Rodney Charters. Your music will be featured in the shows with credits and we have a royalty program for the quarterly DVDs and weekly i-Pod segments that are coming in a few months when we gather sufficient content. Please let us know if you create original music that we can incorporate and would like to participate.

Oleg Kalyan · July 3rd, 2006, 09:54 AM

I am shooting wedding in Paris, I need a socond Cameraman with either Canon H1 or Sony FX1 or Z1 for a full day job. Price can be discussed, email me powernow@mail.ru Regards, Oleg.

Jim Sofranko · July 3rd, 2006, 04:17 PM

You can see if a company by the name of Blowup Productions is still in business. I worked with them about 15 years ago and they arranged everything for the commercial we shot in Rio. Maria Rodriguez, who played the Girl From Ipanema in the film, worked with them and met us at the airport. She's great as well. This is old info but they may be still around.

Heath McKnight · July 4th, 2006, 11:31 AM

I need anyone who can help me with some costumes for <a href= http://www.904am.com>my movie</a> that shoots in early August. Simple stuff, actually. Email me if you can do it, or you know someone who can. I just need three specific long-sleeve shirts made.

Thanks,

heath

John M. McCloskey · July 5th, 2006, 11:39 AM

Job with Mossy Oak Productions has been filled. Thanks Mike McCloskey

David Perrine · July 6th, 2006, 09:05 PM

We are still lacking a few significant roles and many crew positions.

CAST:

Witch's apprentice: Dark hair, female, twentyish, attractive. Must have acting skills.

Half-elven witch as a child: (7-10 age range) Female, dark hair. For two short scenes.

Nerd: Male, twenties or thirties, thin, must have acting skills.

CREW:

Most urgently needed: Sound Man/boom operator, experienced preferred.

June 28th, 2006, 03:06 PM	#556
Jeff Nelson Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 194	Budget to shoot in Rio -- anyone? We may be shooting a half-hour infomercial in Rio in the next six months. I'll probably take a cameraman and hostess from here in LA but want to get everyone else locally, including sound, gaffer, makeup/hair -- and a lot of beautiful girls in bikinis for a big beach party sequence. So I need some casting help. Anyone familiar with working in Brazil, and able to help advise me, put me in touch with some local contacts so I can figure what things cost and how I should budget? Really need some help on that. Thanks!

June 29th, 2006, 05:12 AM	#557
Nick Hiltgen Trustee Join Date: May 2003 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,427	There was a guy who used to post here named Shannon Rawls he has a small production company based out of L.A. and I know he's done some music video work. His website is www.shannonrawls.com (or www.cinemahill.com/shannonrawls) there should be a way to contact him through the site. If not contact me and i'll give you his address. __________________ I have a dream that one day canon will release a 35mm ef to xl adapter and I'll have iris control and a 35mm dof of all my ef lenses, and it will be awesome...

June 29th, 2006, 05:51 AM	#558
Djee Smit Regular Crew Join Date: May 2005 Location: Breda, Netherlands Posts: 141	Thanks. I'm also beeing contacted by someone else through this site. A great help. __________________ www.wanah.nl

June 29th, 2006, 09:02 AM	#560
John M. McCloskey Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: West Point, MS Posts: 313	wildlife videographer Mossy Oak Productions has an opening for a full time field producer. Must be capable of relocating to Mississippi. Please send resumes to mmccloskey@mossyoak.com

June 29th, 2006, 11:12 AM	#561
Jeff Sayre Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 301	Philip: Thank you for your offer. I have sent an email. Let me know if you received it. My forum login timed out and I had to log back in and I'm not sure if the email went through. __________________ www.SayreMedia.com

June 29th, 2006, 08:58 AM	#559
Philip Gioja Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Piper City, IL Posts: 350	I'm right down the creek from your shoot, unfortunately I've booked a wedding for Saturday, but might be free on Sunday if you would be interested in that. Email me if you still need help, you can check out my website too at www.centerstreetproductions.com. I looked at your website -- looks like a fun project.

June 30th, 2006, 02:23 PM	#562
Jesse Redman Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 182	I think that Bill broke it all down pretty well. One thing I like to keep in mind is that my hourly rate needs to pay for many other things than just when I am working on video. It needs to pay the rent (both at home and for the studio), it needs to pay for insurance (both for me, and those that work for me and also liability should someone working for me set the filming location on fire), insurance for my equipment and the cost/replacement of the equipment, time spent not shooting but marketing, making sales calls, paying bills, advertising, etc., etc. Some would suggest that you should at least double to 2 1/2 times what you actually want to make per hour because of the overhead expenses and time you need to spend doing these other, related tasks. All of this (in the US) should be based on a 40 hour week where you get "rewarded" for working longer hours. This should only be tempered by what the market will bear and what your customers feel that you are worth. It is possible to make good money but still not be profitable or wind up making less than a minimum living wage. I just won't set up my equipment and almost pay someone to let me do it, unless I feel that I am involved in either "truly" building my business (I avoid low wage deals where the benefit is more of the same kind of work) or I am involved in something I "truly" believe in or have a stake in. Good Luck! __________________ - Jesse XL2 - Vegas - DVDA - Sound Forge - Acid Pro - Cubase SX 3

July 1st, 2006, 06:21 AM	#563
Niels Neeskens Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Almelo Posts: 177	Thanx guys, helps a lot! Greetings Niels

July 1st, 2006, 05:20 PM	#564
David Perrine New Boot Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 20	Thanks TIP!!! That is an extremely useful link. it really simplifies and clarifies the issue.

July 2nd, 2006, 06:33 PM	#565
Jonathan Ames 2nd Unit TV Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 509	Music Needed for DVInfo forum shows We're looking to add original music to the shows we're doing at 2nd-Unit.tv which has a new forum in this DVInfo under New Additions. Your music will be used to underscore the episodes we do with various producers, directors and DPs. The mnth of August has Miami Vice's Michael Mann, The Island's Michael Bay, Pirates of the Caribbean's Raphael Sanchez and 24's Rodney Charters. Your music will be featured in the shows with credits and we have a royalty program for the quarterly DVDs and weekly i-Pod segments that are coming in a few months when we gather sufficient content. Please let us know if you create original music that we can incorporate and would like to participate.

July 3rd, 2006, 09:54 AM	#566
Oleg Kalyan Major Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MOSCOW Posts: 860	Cameraman needed in Paris July 31 I am shooting wedding in Paris, I need a socond Cameraman with either Canon H1 or Sony FX1 or Z1 for a full day job. Price can be discussed, email me powernow@mail.ru Regards, Oleg.

July 3rd, 2006, 04:17 PM	#567
Jim Sofranko Major Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: West Shokan, NY Posts: 217	You can see if a company by the name of Blowup Productions is still in business. I worked with them about 15 years ago and they arranged everything for the commercial we shot in Rio. Maria Rodriguez, who played the Girl From Ipanema in the film, worked with them and met us at the airport. She's great as well. This is old info but they may be still around.

July 4th, 2006, 11:31 AM	#568
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	Need a costume designer I need anyone who can help me with some costumes for <a href= http://www.904am.com>my movie</a> that shoots in early August. Simple stuff, actually. Email me if you can do it, or you know someone who can. I just need three specific long-sleeve shirts made. Thanks, heath __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog

July 5th, 2006, 11:39 AM	#569
John M. McCloskey Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: West Point, MS Posts: 313	Job with Mossy Oak Productions has been filled. Thanks Mike McCloskey

July 6th, 2006, 09:05 PM	#570
David Perrine New Boot Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 20	Project update We are still lacking a few significant roles and many crew positions. CAST: Witch's apprentice: Dark hair, female, twentyish, attractive. Must have acting skills. Half-elven witch as a child: (7-10 age range) Female, dark hair. For two short scenes. Nerd: Male, twenties or thirties, thin, must have acting skills. CREW: Most urgently needed: Sound Man/boom operator, experienced preferred.