Helping Hands from 2012

[Paul R Johnson]

Why not call them the Production Manager - as the individual, So Production Manager, Fred Smith or if they want the company name then the credit becomes Production Management FS Films

You then have the producer and under them, the production manager. Sort of shows the heirachy too.

[James Kuhn]

Hi;

Do you need an additional Videographer? How about a location sound Recordist? My name is Jim and I'm the owner/operator of "Greenside Up Productions". I offer the following services:

Sony HXR-NX5U with W-A adapter and FMU-128 Flash Memory, HD 4:2:0 native.

ATOMOS Samurai featuring HD 4:2:2 broadcast quality video capture using Apple ProRes Codec.

Sachtler FSB 8 Fluid Head and CF 75 Sticks.

Sound-Devices SD-302 Field Mixer.

AKG C414 XLS large diaphragm condenser, impedance matched, programmable Polar-Pattern Microphone pair.

AKG C451 B small diaphragm condenser, Cardioid Polar-Pattern, impedance matched Microphone Pair.

Audio-Technica AT4053 (b) Hyper-Cardioid Microphone.

RODE NTG-3 Shotgun and Boom-Pole.

Sennheiser G3 Kit.

If you're interested in obtaining any or all of these services, please feel free to PM me.

Best regards,

J.

[Jim Stamos]

in need of an experience shooter for june 21/22/23rd to help a client that will be there for a conference. will also need to have a good wireless setup.
pls email me
jimstamos@sbcglobal.net

[Alex Khachatryan]

Hi,
I am looking for the webcast guru who will be able to take a 3-4 cameras signal, sound feed and put this thing online. That would be great if you have an experience streaming live on youtube and ustream.
This is 3 day work at funk music fest and streaming may be needed for 1 and up to 3 days. Up to 8 performances. Meals, beds and your rates paid. Safe environment.
Customizing a budget now and would like to speak with you soon.
This job could be good for someone from NY, Boston, Philadelphia or NJ areas.

[Richard Lucas]

We have need of a shooter who can do green screen and good audio of the talent sitting in a chair. It'll be about 5 to 8 minutes of finished video. Talent will travel to your studio and hems petty good at doing it in just a couple of takes. Total shoot time including setup should be about 2 hours. This could into a monthly thing.

Please message me or send me an email if you're interested.

Thanks!

Rick

[Chris Rodgers]

We're a busy wedding video studio looking for experienced Sony Vegas users to assist with our heavy workload. We're based on the Eastern Shore and would prefer someone from Philly, NJ, Annapolis, Ocean City MD area.

Message me if your interested.

[Victor Nguyen]

Josh I am officially a freelancer. Been a P.A on a music video and going to be a second shooter for a wedding coming up. Any tips you can give me?

[Josh Bass]

Sorry, can you be more elaborate on what kind of tips you're looking for?

[Victor Nguyen]

mostly on finding more jobs and networking.

[Josh Bass]

Have I given you the spiel about using the Houston production guide to find and contact varous producers, etc.? If not email me and I'll do it via that so we don't take up forum space.


Other than that, unfortunately, it tends to be about who you know. Meeting people and leaving impressions. Things I'm REALLY BAD AT.

I would say get business cards printed up for whatever job position you are trying to get more work in (cameraman? PA? Grip?). Either an all in one card, or maybe, several different cards, one for each job position. Then, next time you're on a crew, hand those out to everyone at some opportune time (maybe toward the end of the day when you've had a chance to dazzle everyone with your mad skillz).

Look for opportunities to network with other crew members, etc. on shoots, let them know what you do and that you're available, attend mixers around town (there are several facebook groups, yahoo groups, etc. with mailing lists about upcoming industry events). Go to those, holla at people, hand out cards.

Look on Houston film commission and texas film commission website for jobs (they'll have listings of TV shows, movies, and maybe some other types of productions needing crew).

List yourself on any website you can (for free I mean), try to put up a portfolio of material.

I won't lie, I'm terrible on all the networking/self promotion stuff, mostly 'cause none of my (admittedly rare) attempts and putting myself out there ever landed me a single gig, so now I'm bitter and jaded, but it's a numbers game so if you're all Type A and whatnot then you will probably do better.

Oh yeah, lastly. . .I'm assuming you have a cell phone. Always (within reason, say between morning and evening) leave it on, near you so that when someone calls you don't find out three hours later. People tend to want to hire RIGHT NOW and so if you miss the call they're on to someone else three minutes later.

[Tom Sessions]

Looking for a DSLR shooter to get the "beauty shots" at a wedding in Houston on 9/12/2012. Contact me at: bsvp1 at bluestarvideo dot com with your quote and list of gear you would use.

About 4 hrs of work,

Thanks.

[Adrian Vedder]

Ey Brian! I just moved into LA and I'm gathering some equipment. I used to have a Sony Ex1r and a couple of things back in my town but now I got something lighter. So far I have a Mark ii with the 24-105, a tamron 90mm and that cheap but awesome canon 50mm 1.8.
I also have a glidecam with the vest and can operate decently, a 580 EX flash and i'm looking to get a small led light that can help me with this kind of thing.
Would you be interested?

[Jerry Karvasale]

I'm interested in any freelance or work opportunities in the general Chicago area. I have experience as a videographer and currently use a T3i. I love working on post and use the Adobe suite. I have skills with After Effects creating motion graphics, animation, special effects compositing, and color grading. I'm also handy with Photoshop and freelance as a graphic designer when I get the chance.

I would consider an internship role if it will lead to a job once I prove myself. I would also consider free work if I felt it would be great for networking or really boost my portfolio.

Thank you

[Victor Nguyen]

I sent you an email. Don't know if you receive it.

[Greg Fiske]

Brian,
I'm available to help when I don't have a gig.

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