Videographers needed all over the U.S.

K. Forman · October 6th, 2004, 09:19 AM

"the only reason we take risks is because we are looking at the "potential" of the opportunity"

Not me... I do it cause I don't have a real job ;)

Seriously, I do it looking to gain experience, network, and hopefully get a cushy job like Charles Pappert! I just really enjoy doing video, and would do it for free. Unfortunately, free don't pay bills, but the work is plentiful at that rate...

James Emory · October 6th, 2004, 06:40 PM

Greg. www.crozierhenderson.com posted a crew call for shooters in the Atlanta area. They were featuring some real estate or buildings there. They were real particular about their look which is very professional.

Pat Chaney · October 7th, 2004, 01:06 PM

<<<-- Originally posted by Greg Boston : I am bothered by the fact that I was being asked by an unknown entity to divulge my address information along with my equipment inventory. Let's hope there isn't a network of 6000 thieves ready to relieve people of their stuff. -->>>

That's exactly why I wouldn't go anywhere near this either. I don't see why they would need details of your camera, microphone, tripod, computer system etc. If I was starting a business like this I think I'd prefer to see a sample video from the people I was recruiting.

And regarding the comments about this looking genuine and professional - the most successful scams often do. There are people here in the UK (and no doubt elsewhere) that have gone to enormous efforts to fake online banking web sites down to the very last detail, and many people have fallen for it. That's not to say that this is a scam of course, just that you can't draw any reliable conclusions from presentation alone.

Josh Bass · October 9th, 2004, 10:35 PM

Any new info? Still afraid to dive into this one. Anyone actually heard back, been called out to a shoot?

Is there an email for this lady? I can't find one on the site (yourgoldenopportunity.net). I'd like to ask her quesions along the lines of "why do you need my home address?" and "why do you need to know the exact gear I use?" (though I SORT OF see the logic in the latter).

Boyd Ostroff · October 10th, 2004, 06:06 AM

I think everybody is too busy shooting 5 to 7 homes per day to respond.... ;-)

Josh Bass · October 10th, 2004, 08:19 AM

Ha! Brilliant!

Jacob Ehrichs · October 10th, 2004, 12:06 PM

She mentions in her email that Doug posted above that they're 'rolling out' in Dec which is still a month + away. So, I'd say unless you're asking questions of her that there hasn't been any information yet. Josh, if you want her email address I'll email it to you.

Pat Chaney · October 10th, 2004, 03:15 PM

<<<-- Originally posted by Josh Bass : Is there an email for this lady? I can't find one on the site (yourgoldenopportunity.net). I'd like to ask her quesions along the lines of "why do you need my home address?" and "why do you need to know the exact gear I use?" (though I SORT OF see the logic in the latter). -->>>

It may sound kind of plausible on the face of it but I don't see any real logic in it. There is no mention of minimum system requirements on the site, and I'm sure we all appreciate that having high-end gear is no guarantee of quality results. Why they want to know what conputer system you have is even more of a mystery.

Brian Federal · October 11th, 2004, 10:43 AM

Filled out info on your site...and bamyow...it crashes. Sounds like an interesting opportunity. If you check this site drop me an email.
Brian

James Emory · October 11th, 2004, 10:09 PM

Wanting detailed technical and personal info, site crashing by simply trying to provide the requested info, low pay. Are there any other red flags needed? If that's state of the art as they claim....?

Samuel Birkan · October 12th, 2004, 09:44 AM

<<<-- Originally posted by Pat Chaney : <<<-- Originally posted by Josh Bass : Is there an email for this lady? I can't find one on the site (yourgoldenopportunity.net). I'd like to ask her quesions along the lines of "why do you need my home address?" and "why do you need to know the exact gear I use?" (though I SORT OF see the logic in the latter). -->>>

Skye Winslow
317-581-1766

SkyeDonaldson@aol.com

You can give her a call - she answers the phone herself.

Josh Bass · October 12th, 2004, 12:18 PM

Thanks, guys.

Bob Safay · October 13th, 2004, 06:32 AM

James, what part of Atlanta you in? I did not see that post. Bob Safay

Christopher C. Murphy · November 1st, 2004, 03:26 PM

I take it this whole thing was a huge waste of our time. When will we all learn!! lol

Murph

Rick Jones · November 1st, 2004, 05:11 PM

I was contacted by Skye yesterday via email and received a call from her this AM. She's susposedly got a job for me with a local auto dealer. The dealer is a very well know and I'm supposed to film a 2-3 min. infomercial for them. As far as I know, they're to know exactly what they want and all I'll have to do is show up and shoot 2-3 different shots, do a rough edit and slap on a title and ending contact title.

Skye told me they've decided to broaden their video market. That's why this job is with an auto dealer. The pay is the standard $100 but I figure if it only takes me an hour then that's not too bad.

BTW, their new website is www.golookinside.com if you're interested. Nothings live yet execpt the "Order Now" link. It just seems like they're pushing things faster than the marketing is able to keep up with.

It's not all set in stone yet but it seems to me a lot of trouble for it to be a scam. I'll keep everyone posted.

Rick

October 6th, 2004, 09:19 AM	#31
K. Forman Capt. Quirk Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Middle of the woods in Georgia Posts: 3,596	"the only reason we take risks is because we are looking at the "potential" of the opportunity" Not me... I do it cause I don't have a real job ;) Seriously, I do it looking to gain experience, network, and hopefully get a cushy job like Charles Pappert! I just really enjoy doing video, and would do it for free. Unfortunately, free don't pay bills, but the work is plentiful at that rate... __________________ www.SmokeWagonLeather.us

October 9th, 2004, 10:35 PM	#34
Josh Bass Slash Rules! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 5,472	Any new info? Still afraid to dive into this one. Anyone actually heard back, been called out to a shoot? Is there an email for this lady? I can't find one on the site (yourgoldenopportunity.net). I'd like to ask her quesions along the lines of "why do you need my home address?" and "why do you need to know the exact gear I use?" (though I SORT OF see the logic in the latter). __________________ The Bass' camerawork The Bass on IMDB

October 10th, 2004, 08:19 AM	#36
Josh Bass Slash Rules! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 5,472	Ha! Brilliant! __________________ The Bass' camerawork The Bass on IMDB

October 11th, 2004, 10:43 AM	#39
Brian Federal New Boot Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Charlotte North Carolina Posts: 20	Site Crashed Filled out info on your site...and bamyow...it crashes. Sounds like an interesting opportunity. If you check this site drop me an email. Brian __________________ Brian

October 12th, 2004, 12:18 PM	#42
Josh Bass Slash Rules! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 5,472	Thanks, guys. __________________ The Bass' camerawork The Bass on IMDB

October 6th, 2004, 06:40 PM	#32
James Emory Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 1,892	Greg. www.crozierhenderson.com posted a crew call for shooters in the Atlanta area. They were featuring some real estate or buildings there. They were real particular about their look which is very professional.

October 7th, 2004, 01:06 PM	#33
Pat Chaney Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Berkshire, UK Posts: 107	<<<-- Originally posted by Greg Boston : I am bothered by the fact that I was being asked by an unknown entity to divulge my address information along with my equipment inventory. Let's hope there isn't a network of 6000 thieves ready to relieve people of their stuff. -->>> That's exactly why I wouldn't go anywhere near this either. I don't see why they would need details of your camera, microphone, tripod, computer system etc. If I was starting a business like this I think I'd prefer to see a sample video from the people I was recruiting. And regarding the comments about this looking genuine and professional - the most successful scams often do. There are people here in the UK (and no doubt elsewhere) that have gone to enormous efforts to fake online banking web sites down to the very last detail, and many people have fallen for it. That's not to say that this is a scam of course, just that you can't draw any reliable conclusions from presentation alone.

October 10th, 2004, 06:06 AM	#35
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,798	I think everybody is too busy shooting 5 to 7 homes per day to respond.... ;-)

October 10th, 2004, 12:06 PM	#37
Jacob Ehrichs Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 169	She mentions in her email that Doug posted above that they're 'rolling out' in Dec which is still a month + away. So, I'd say unless you're asking questions of her that there hasn't been any information yet. Josh, if you want her email address I'll email it to you.

October 10th, 2004, 03:15 PM	#38
Pat Chaney Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Berkshire, UK Posts: 107	<<<-- Originally posted by Josh Bass : Is there an email for this lady? I can't find one on the site (yourgoldenopportunity.net). I'd like to ask her quesions along the lines of "why do you need my home address?" and "why do you need to know the exact gear I use?" (though I SORT OF see the logic in the latter). -->>> It may sound kind of plausible on the face of it but I don't see any real logic in it. There is no mention of minimum system requirements on the site, and I'm sure we all appreciate that having high-end gear is no guarantee of quality results. Why they want to know what conputer system you have is even more of a mystery.

October 11th, 2004, 10:09 PM	#40
James Emory Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 1,892	Wanting detailed technical and personal info, site crashing by simply trying to provide the requested info, low pay. Are there any other red flags needed? If that's state of the art as they claim....?

October 12th, 2004, 09:44 AM	#41
Samuel Birkan Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 79	<<<-- Originally posted by Pat Chaney : <<<-- Originally posted by Josh Bass : Is there an email for this lady? I can't find one on the site (yourgoldenopportunity.net). I'd like to ask her quesions along the lines of "why do you need my home address?" and "why do you need to know the exact gear I use?" (though I SORT OF see the logic in the latter). -->>> Skye Winslow 317-581-1766 SkyeDonaldson@aol.com You can give her a call - she answers the phone herself.

October 13th, 2004, 06:32 AM	#43
Bob Safay Trustee Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,558	James, what part of Atlanta you in? I did not see that post. Bob Safay

November 1st, 2004, 03:26 PM	#44
Christopher C. Murphy Trustee Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,707	I take it this whole thing was a huge waste of our time. When will we all learn!! lol Murph __________________ Christopher C. Murphy Director, Producer, Writer

November 1st, 2004, 05:11 PM	#45
Rick Jones Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 126	I was contacted by Skye yesterday via email and received a call from her this AM. She's susposedly got a job for me with a local auto dealer. The dealer is a very well know and I'm supposed to film a 2-3 min. infomercial for them. As far as I know, they're to know exactly what they want and all I'll have to do is show up and shoot 2-3 different shots, do a rough edit and slap on a title and ending contact title. Skye told me they've decided to broaden their video market. That's why this job is with an auto dealer. The pay is the standard $100 but I figure if it only takes me an hour then that's not too bad. BTW, their new website is www.golookinside.com if you're interested. Nothings live yet execpt the "Order Now" link. It just seems like they're pushing things faster than the marketing is able to keep up with. It's not all set in stone yet but it seems to me a lot of trouble for it to be a scam. I'll keep everyone posted. Rick