Helping Hands from 2003

Tim Burchett · July 17th, 2003, 07:04 AM

No, not late. I still have not found a XL-1 user here, only actors. please email me for more info.

Dave Valencic · July 17th, 2003, 03:27 PM

Alex, Call Industrial Video in Cleveland...They can hook you up with a rental company. I KNOW you can rent around here...a friend of mine who lives in Euclid rented a DSR-300 locally...when he gets back from Seattle, I'll ask him where he got it from.

Call some local production houses too...Avid Communications in Eastlake.....Beachwood Studios in Beachwood....the downtown houses arn't ringing a bell.....

Kevin Triplett · July 19th, 2003, 08:04 AM

Greetings all,

I'm producing a feature-length documentary and have an important interview coming up in the south L.A. area that I need a crew for.

All of our previous interviews have been conducted using an XL1s with manual lens (I can provide the manual lens) with cinematic lighting (typ. three point lighting) and sound (I will provide the sound equipment). I can also supply the XL1s if you want this gig but can't get your hands on the camera.

Because of the interviewee and subject matter, crew members of African-American heritage are ideal but not necessary. Please respond to kevin@abraxasproductions.com or by calling 512-244-3668.

Many thanks and regards,
Kevin Triplett
ExecProducer
http://www.abraxasproductions.com
http://www.mopacmedia.com

Kevin Triplett · July 19th, 2003, 10:16 PM

Forgot to mention: although this is a low-budget documentary -- it's self-funded -- this is a paid gig.

Also, you're welcome to post a response to the forum, I'll be checking for replies. Another forum member may want your contact information.

Thanks!
Kevin

Matt Stahley · July 21st, 2003, 05:40 PM

I just came across this site today but to bad I live in PA seems to be a lot of freelance jobs available.Does anyone know if there is such a thing for us on the East Coast?

Mike Rehmus · July 21st, 2003, 09:39 PM

You might check out ITVA in NYC.

We not only have BAVC, we also have the Film Arts Foundation. Both are good places to make contacts, learn and use/rent good equipment.

Heath McKnight · July 21st, 2003, 11:19 PM

Guys and gals,

I worked for two weeks in Santa Ana and L.A. back in June. I loved it, but my friends can't find any work for me (one's on the Lollapalooza tour, the other is busy). I don't want to go out without a job, but I can't seem to find anything permanent.

Any tips? I'm willing to go to news, but can't find info. on network jobs or what I need to do, union-wise.

THANKS A BUNCH!

heath mcknight

Marcus Farrar · July 24th, 2003, 06:06 AM

Greetings

Do you have a full crew working on this project or is it just you. Just interested because I live in Raleigh. I may be able to help you on a project in the future. I don't have a pro light kit. I have plans for getting one but as you stated the good ones are expensive and I really don't use lighting much yet, and when I do I rent.

Roze Ann · July 24th, 2003, 06:43 AM

Hi Marcus! So nice to hear from a local fellow production person. On the video...most of the time it is just me. Once in a while I need an assistant or 2. Very small project for now.

I have started a second project on which I may need assistance sometime in the next few months. It is a longer term documentary about a young man in Cary who has autism and is an incredible artist. His name is DJ Svoboda. Check out his work at "http://www.imagifriends.com".

The images on-line need to be reposted as they are not nearly as vivid as his artwork. I just discovered his work about 3 weeks ago. Will be helping his friends with the website to make the images look more accurate.

When you get a minute please shoot me an email at: "fatcatmedia.biz" so I can have your name in my reference file. I'll give you a call sometime in the next week to chat (busy for the next few days). Thanks for writing and look forward to speaking with you!!!

Rob Lohman · July 25th, 2003, 06:24 AM

The only thing that I "hear" is that everybody is looking for work
there, but (relative) few are actually working [paid]...

Anyone else care to respond?

Mark Argerake · July 25th, 2003, 08:00 AM

You're going to have to define what kind of work specifically you're looking to do.

Have you tried Mandy.com or the HDC ( http://www.hcdonline.com/jobs/default.asp )

Rob Belics · July 25th, 2003, 08:12 AM

Check out the book "Your First Year in Hollywood". Good advice there, though it's directed at actors and not others.

Remember that most film/video work is temp work. And you have to dig and promote yourself to get it. Cameramen, audio people, etc. who are known can find steady work. Many even have agents. There's lots of it but networking plays a key role. You may find yourself frequently working for free for a while.

But going out there for two weeks in the hopes of landing a full time job probably won't work. If you want to work, stay. Otherwise, don't go.

Hilton Belle · July 26th, 2003, 08:12 AM

I am looking for dedicated hardworking filmmakers who want to collaborate on some real cool projects this summer. I have some good connections within the industry however you know the story in order for the big boys to step in, first you need to demonstrate what you can do to blow their socks off so to speak. They always say it's a hard climb with a lot of slips and falls along the way. But with everyone working together to achieve the same goal ;SUCCESS nothing is impossible. I learned that from a great american music icon who recently passed. So if your looking build your reel, get involved with some hot projects or looking to network and form a promising production team please let me know. Thanks everyone. Till next time.

Shawn Burns · July 27th, 2003, 06:14 PM

Hi, my name is Shawn. Im a professional web/graphic designer who also freelances. I Will trade WEB/GRAPHIC/LOGO DESIGN services for DVX100/VX1000/VX2000/PD150/GL1/GL2. I make sites/logos/flyers/ or anything you need that would save you thousands of dollars for PRO work. Full sites too. Examples shown below.

http://www.dontsave.com/shawn/recentwork.html

Shawn Burns
shawn@hydragraphik.com
phone: 407.538.1801

Keith Loh · July 27th, 2003, 08:06 PM

You do good work, man.

July 19th, 2003, 08:04 AM	#168
Kevin Triplett Mad Scientist Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 47	XL1s interview crew needed in L.A. Greetings all, I'm producing a feature-length documentary and have an important interview coming up in the south L.A. area that I need a crew for. All of our previous interviews have been conducted using an XL1s with manual lens (I can provide the manual lens) with cinematic lighting (typ. three point lighting) and sound (I will provide the sound equipment). I can also supply the XL1s if you want this gig but can't get your hands on the camera. Because of the interviewee and subject matter, crew members of African-American heritage are ideal but not necessary. Please respond to kevin@abraxasproductions.com or by calling 512-244-3668. Many thanks and regards, Kevin Triplett ExecProducer http://www.abraxasproductions.com http://www.mopacmedia.com

July 21st, 2003, 05:40 PM	#170
Matt Stahley Major Player Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Waynesboro, PA Posts: 648	Bay Area Video Coalition I just came across this site today but to bad I live in PA seems to be a lot of freelance jobs available.Does anyone know if there is such a thing for us on the East Coast?

July 21st, 2003, 09:39 PM	#171
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	You might check out ITVA in NYC. We not only have BAVC, we also have the Film Arts Foundation. Both are good places to make contacts, learn and use/rent good equipment. __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

July 21st, 2003, 11:19 PM	#172
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	Any tips for finding work in L.A. (I want to move out there) Guys and gals, I worked for two weeks in Santa Ana and L.A. back in June. I loved it, but my friends can't find any work for me (one's on the Lollapalooza tour, the other is busy). I don't want to go out without a job, but I can't seem to find anything permanent. Any tips? I'm willing to go to news, but can't find info. on network jobs or what I need to do, union-wise. THANKS A BUNCH! heath mcknight __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog

July 24th, 2003, 06:06 AM	#173
Marcus Farrar Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC USA Posts: 110	Greetings Do you have a full crew working on this project or is it just you. Just interested because I live in Raleigh. I may be able to help you on a project in the future. I don't have a pro light kit. I have plans for getting one but as you stated the good ones are expensive and I really don't use lighting much yet, and when I do I rent. __________________ Marcus Farrar Production Director Katana Productions www.katanapro.com

July 17th, 2003, 07:04 AM	#166
Tim Burchett Tourist Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 2	No, not late. I still have not found a XL-1 user here, only actors. please email me for more info.

July 17th, 2003, 03:27 PM	#167
Dave Valencic Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Cleveland OH Posts: 34	Alex, Call Industrial Video in Cleveland...They can hook you up with a rental company. I KNOW you can rent around here...a friend of mine who lives in Euclid rented a DSR-300 locally...when he gets back from Seattle, I'll ask him where he got it from. Call some local production houses too...Avid Communications in Eastlake.....Beachwood Studios in Beachwood....the downtown houses arn't ringing a bell.....

July 19th, 2003, 10:16 PM	#169
Kevin Triplett Mad Scientist Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 47	Forgot to mention: although this is a low-budget documentary -- it's self-funded -- this is a paid gig. Also, you're welcome to post a response to the forum, I'll be checking for replies. Another forum member may want your contact information. Thanks! Kevin

July 24th, 2003, 06:43 AM	#174
Roze Ann Regular Crew Join Date: May 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 116	Hi Marcus! So nice to hear from a local fellow production person. On the video...most of the time it is just me. Once in a while I need an assistant or 2. Very small project for now. I have started a second project on which I may need assistance sometime in the next few months. It is a longer term documentary about a young man in Cary who has autism and is an incredible artist. His name is DJ Svoboda. Check out his work at "http://www.imagifriends.com". The images on-line need to be reposted as they are not nearly as vivid as his artwork. I just discovered his work about 3 weeks ago. Will be helping his friends with the website to make the images look more accurate. When you get a minute please shoot me an email at: "fatcatmedia.biz" so I can have your name in my reference file. I'll give you a call sometime in the next week to chat (busy for the next few days). Thanks for writing and look forward to speaking with you!!! __________________ "God is good, life is hard, Heaven is sure" Camille Daily Fat Cat Media

July 25th, 2003, 06:24 AM	#175
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	The only thing that I "hear" is that everybody is looking for work there, but (relative) few are actually working [paid]... Anyone else care to respond? __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

July 25th, 2003, 08:00 AM	#176
Mark Argerake Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 227	You're going to have to define what kind of work specifically you're looking to do. Have you tried Mandy.com or the HDC ( http://www.hcdonline.com/jobs/default.asp )

July 25th, 2003, 08:12 AM	#177
Rob Belics Major Player Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 581	Check out the book "Your First Year in Hollywood". Good advice there, though it's directed at actors and not others. Remember that most film/video work is temp work. And you have to dig and promote yourself to get it. Cameramen, audio people, etc. who are known can find steady work. Many even have agents. There's lots of it but networking plays a key role. You may find yourself frequently working for free for a while. But going out there for two weeks in the hopes of landing a full time job probably won't work. If you want to work, stay. Otherwise, don't go.

July 26th, 2003, 08:12 AM	#178
Hilton Belle Tourist Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: NYC, NY Posts: 3	Hello any NJerseyans or NewYorkers in the house? I am looking for dedicated hardworking filmmakers who want to collaborate on some real cool projects this summer. I have some good connections within the industry however you know the story in order for the big boys to step in, first you need to demonstrate what you can do to blow their socks off so to speak. They always say it's a hard climb with a lot of slips and falls along the way. But with everyone working together to achieve the same goal ;SUCCESS nothing is impossible. I learned that from a great american music icon who recently passed. So if your looking build your reel, get involved with some hot projects or looking to network and form a promising production team please let me know. Thanks everyone. Till next time.

July 27th, 2003, 06:14 PM	#179
Shawn Burns New Boot Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 8	Will TRADE WEB/GRAPHIC/LOGO DESIGN services for DVX100/VX1000/VX2000/PD150/GL1/GL2 Hi, my name is Shawn. Im a professional web/graphic designer who also freelances. I Will trade WEB/GRAPHIC/LOGO DESIGN services for DVX100/VX1000/VX2000/PD150/GL1/GL2. I make sites/logos/flyers/ or anything you need that would save you thousands of dollars for PRO work. Full sites too. Examples shown below. http://www.dontsave.com/shawn/recentwork.html Shawn Burns shawn@hydragraphik.com phone: 407.538.1801

July 27th, 2003, 08:06 PM	#180
Keith Loh Air China Pilot Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Posts: 2,389	You do good work, man. __________________ -- Visit http://www.KeithLoh.com \| stuff about living in Vancouver \| My Flickr photo gallery