Ridiculous Job Offers / Demands!!

James Emory · January 10th, 2005, 09:38 PM

Name talent, must this, must that......

Need great camera person - who is both people of color friendly and gay friendly - to shoot behind the scenes footage & interveiws on the set of a feature length movie shooting in xxxxxxx during the month of Feb. You'll have access to sets during shoots, h&mu, wardrobe, etc. - all the stuff that goes into the making of a movie. Plus you'll be responsible for principle actor interviews - that means standard doc/interview framing, lighting, and quality audio capture (lavs). You MUST be professional and able to handle yourself around name talent, both personally and technically - we cannot stress this enough.

We prefer DVX100a / 24AP shooters. Your footage will be bundled into promotional screeners and may well be used in a master DVD released for home distribution. A modest day rate will be deferred, but you should know that this movie and your footage will see the light of day. Therefore, this job is perfect for an accomplished student who is looking to improve their reel and make connections for the longterm. Can't go into all the irons in the fire at this point. Suffice it to say, we're really busy and we're all about bringing talented people along.

Josh Bass · January 11th, 2005, 02:22 AM

Beep! Beep! Beep!

That's my BS radar. Deferred = me not working on it.

By the way, looks like we can cuss in this forum?

Dylan Couper · January 11th, 2005, 06:46 PM

<<<-- Originally posted by Josh Bass : Beep! Beep! Beep!

That's my BS radar. Deferred = me not working on it.

By the way, looks like we can cuss in this forum? -->>>

---- yes! I don't give a ----.

EDITED FOR LANGUAGE BY MODERATOR.

James Emory · January 22nd, 2005, 04:24 PM

It is interesting how most of the demanders out there can't spel very wel

"Looking for aspiring Film Editors, students, producers, etc. I am in need a an editor for a new hip hop entertainment television show airing on a local XXX network. The show airs independent and national artists footage from behind the scene. The show has a good lineup of artist for the first season and is looking to sydicate in 2 other markets as early as the summer.

The job doesn't pay well at first but has the potential to pay more as the show grows. Currently the pay is just $25-60 per episode editted + school credit if needed. This will be a weekly thing. We are also in need of a hot editor to make the intro and commercial as well. We are leaning more towards someone that will serve as an intern and possible get credit from their school. EXPIERIENCE A MUST. No AMETEURS ACCEPTED YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A DEMO OF YOUR WORK. If this is you please contact me immediately. I will not train anyone. You must have the capabilities to edit the video yourself and just mail it to me, or I can pick it up. You will be given full credit on the show as editor"

Josh Bass · January 28th, 2005, 02:31 PM

Here you go, children:

"We are shooting a 35mm music video for a major label Hip Hop Artist
on Monday the 31st of January. What we need are production assisstants to
aid in the 1 day film shoot.

Not much in the realm of compensation, however, if your a film/ communication
student you may recieve a copy to use for your reel. This will definitely look
good on your resume."

I like it 'cause it tells you they have a substantial budget AND they're screwing you.

James Emory · January 28th, 2005, 08:07 PM

Now don't get mad at me Josh because I like your wise crack comments and contributions to this and all threads. But, they aren't really demanding too much in that post. Yes, they can afford 35mm and can't pay for labor but they are up front about the job and the pay and not very demanding. The problem with posts in general is you never know what is going to happen until you get to the set even if the post was positive and promised alot. But that's another thread. What frustrates me the most is when people demand specific skills and gear for a project but have no budget. You must have this, you must have that....but I can't pay you kind of thing. I've had to force myself not to post a couple of borderline posts that were just not demanding or rediculous enough.

James Emory · February 1st, 2005, 12:32 PM

This is great!

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...threadid=38696

Chris Hurd · February 1st, 2005, 12:57 PM

Speaking of bad spelling...

"ridiculous"

...that's with an i

...is the fact that this thread is the one most likely to get shut down. Teetering on the brink, you clowns!

James Emory · February 1st, 2005, 01:13 PM

Oooh, you got me! Hee haw, hee haw! Ha, ha, ha!! Please don't shut this thread down. We need this kind of comic relief as ridiculous as it is. It's sort of like The O'Reilly Factor's most ridiculous item of the day.

Joe Carney · February 4th, 2005, 12:15 PM

Hmmm, funny, I offered to go to Germany and work just for beer. Not a single German answered back. I mean that is pretty cheap isn't it? I'll even learn the language if needed. But now I want a signed autograph from Franke Potente in addition to the beer. And if I can get her phone number, I'll buy my own beer.

any takers? Ich sprecken eine kliene deutsch, I think. With a southern German drawl of course.

James Emory · February 16th, 2005, 11:05 AM

"Production crew looking for four 24p cameras to rent for $50 a day. We have a lot of projects lined up from proms to weddings, and looking to save some money. Over 15-20 nights of production estimated so thats an easy thousand for you. If you are a camera man with your own camera we can pay you to work also. Just email me with your resume. If you want to rent out your camera please call me and leave me a message. xxx.xxx.xxxx. Ask for xxxxxxxxx"

Christopher C. Murphy · February 16th, 2005, 11:25 AM

You think that's bad...my girlfriend expects me to do the dishes for FREE every night!! Can you believe that?!

Michael Morlan · February 23rd, 2005, 08:09 AM

Okay, here's one I just received today:

"I am seeking an experienced camera operator crew. There is no pay, but credit will be given. We will be traveling around the states and future pay or compensation may/may not, depending on the outcome of the first event, come into the production at a later date when traveling becomes a neccessity. It will require many weekends of work so only the seriously dedicated need apply. You also need to be efficient in editing. This will be a rather large event and the experience will be well worth the credit and whatever accomodations are earned throughout the project. This is our first production and have an extremely low budget. All crew members names will be mentioned at the end."

James Emory · March 4th, 2005, 09:04 AM

From the authority himself: "The film is big and commercial enough to get full paying editor work......"

"Need editor for high powered, supernatural thriller xxxxxxxxx xxxx. There is no pay, however complete credit and co-producer credit will be granted. The film was completed spring of 2002. Funds ran out and I am stuck with incomplete post.

The film is big and commercial enough to get full paying editor work for any inspiring, or established editor looking for work but do not have a reel. Please call for complete details. xxxxxx xxxxx xxx.xxx.xxxx"

Craig Seeman · March 15th, 2005, 03:01 PM

$11/hour in MIDTOWN MANHATTAN for a Video Editor!!!!!

TITLE OF POSITION: Video Editor
Location: Midtown Manhattan

Position Overview:
Multivision is looking for a Video Editor to join our New York Production team. This position is responsible for all facets of production and productivity for the office. The fully qualified candidate will have a strong media production background and will drive quality across all initiatives. Starting salary is $11 per hour (non-negotiable), and the position includes company paid training, benefits (medical and dental, 401k) and paid time off.

Focus and major areas of accountability:

* Ensure that all orders, video transfers, tape changes, and market sweeps are done in a timely manner
* Communicate with other departments effectively
* Maintain equipment and troubleshoot failures
* Edit and distribute media in a variety of formats to clients
* Produce all products in accordance with Multivision’s standard of excellence
* Maintain positive and effective working relationship with co-workers

Key deliverables:

* Fulfill all client orders in a timely manner.
* Proactively reduce recording quality issues by effective management of equipment.
* Key experience and characteristics:
*Digital video editing experience
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
* Dependable, responsible and detail oriented
* Must be able to prioritize tasks based on urgency and management guidance
* Must have excellent grammar, spelling and typing skills

January 10th, 2005, 09:38 PM	#31
James Emory Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 1,892	Modest Deferred payment?....what? Name talent, must this, must that...... Need great camera person - who is both people of color friendly and gay friendly - to shoot behind the scenes footage & interveiws on the set of a feature length movie shooting in xxxxxxx during the month of Feb. You'll have access to sets during shoots, h&mu, wardrobe, etc. - all the stuff that goes into the making of a movie. Plus you'll be responsible for principle actor interviews - that means standard doc/interview framing, lighting, and quality audio capture (lavs). You MUST be professional and able to handle yourself around name talent, both personally and technically - we cannot stress this enough. We prefer DVX100a / 24AP shooters. Your footage will be bundled into promotional screeners and may well be used in a master DVD released for home distribution. A modest day rate will be deferred, but you should know that this movie and your footage will see the light of day. Therefore, this job is perfect for an accomplished student who is looking to improve their reel and make connections for the longterm. Can't go into all the irons in the fire at this point. Suffice it to say, we're really busy and we're all about bringing talented people along.

January 11th, 2005, 02:22 AM	#32
Josh Bass Slash Rules! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 5,472	Beep! Beep! Beep! That's my BS radar. Deferred = me not working on it. By the way, looks like we can cuss in this forum? __________________ The Bass' camerawork The Bass on IMDB

January 11th, 2005, 06:46 PM	#33
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	<<<-- Originally posted by Josh Bass : Beep! Beep! Beep! That's my BS radar. Deferred = me not working on it. By the way, looks like we can cuss in this forum? -->>> ---- yes! I don't give a ----. EDITED FOR LANGUAGE BY MODERATOR. __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

January 22nd, 2005, 04:24 PM	#34
James Emory Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 1,892	"No amateurs to edit my show for $25-$60 per show" It is interesting how most of the demanders out there can't spel very wel "Looking for aspiring Film Editors, students, producers, etc. I am in need a an editor for a new hip hop entertainment television show airing on a local XXX network. The show airs independent and national artists footage from behind the scene. The show has a good lineup of artist for the first season and is looking to sydicate in 2 other markets as early as the summer. The job doesn't pay well at first but has the potential to pay more as the show grows. Currently the pay is just $25-60 per episode editted + school credit if needed. This will be a weekly thing. We are also in need of a hot editor to make the intro and commercial as well. We are leaning more towards someone that will serve as an intern and possible get credit from their school. EXPIERIENCE A MUST. No AMETEURS ACCEPTED YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A DEMO OF YOUR WORK. If this is you please contact me immediately. I will not train anyone. You must have the capabilities to edit the video yourself and just mail it to me, or I can pick it up. You will be given full credit on the show as editor"

January 28th, 2005, 02:31 PM	#35
Josh Bass Slash Rules! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 5,472	Here you go, children: "We are shooting a 35mm music video for a major label Hip Hop Artist on Monday the 31st of January. What we need are production assisstants to aid in the 1 day film shoot. Not much in the realm of compensation, however, if your a film/ communication student you may recieve a copy to use for your reel. This will definitely look good on your resume." I like it 'cause it tells you they have a substantial budget AND they're screwing you. __________________ The Bass' camerawork The Bass on IMDB

January 28th, 2005, 08:07 PM	#36
James Emory Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 1,892	Now don't get mad at me Josh because I like your wise crack comments and contributions to this and all threads. But, they aren't really demanding too much in that post. Yes, they can afford 35mm and can't pay for labor but they are up front about the job and the pay and not very demanding. The problem with posts in general is you never know what is going to happen until you get to the set even if the post was positive and promised alot. But that's another thread. What frustrates me the most is when people demand specific skills and gear for a project but have no budget. You must have this, you must have that....but I can't pay you kind of thing. I've had to force myself not to post a couple of borderline posts that were just not demanding or rediculous enough.

February 1st, 2005, 12:32 PM	#37
James Emory Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 1,892	This is great! http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...threadid=38696

February 1st, 2005, 12:57 PM	#38
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Speaking of bad spelling... "ridiculous" ...that's with an i ...is the fact that this thread is the one most likely to get shut down. Teetering on the brink, you clowns! __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

February 1st, 2005, 01:13 PM	#39
James Emory Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 1,892	Oooh, you got me! Hee haw, hee haw! Ha, ha, ha!! Please don't shut this thread down. We need this kind of comic relief as ridiculous as it is. It's sort of like The O'Reilly Factor's most ridiculous item of the day.

February 4th, 2005, 12:15 PM	#40
Joe Carney Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Centreville Va Posts: 1,828	Hmmm, funny, I offered to go to Germany and work just for beer. Not a single German answered back. I mean that is pretty cheap isn't it? I'll even learn the language if needed. But now I want a signed autograph from Franke Potente in addition to the beer. And if I can get her phone number, I'll buy my own beer. any takers? Ich sprecken eine kliene deutsch, I think. With a southern German drawl of course.

February 16th, 2005, 11:05 AM	#41
James Emory Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 1,892	"Looking to save some money....." "Production crew looking for four 24p cameras to rent for $50 a day. We have a lot of projects lined up from proms to weddings, and looking to save some money. Over 15-20 nights of production estimated so thats an easy thousand for you. If you are a camera man with your own camera we can pay you to work also. Just email me with your resume. If you want to rent out your camera please call me and leave me a message. xxx.xxx.xxxx. Ask for xxxxxxxxx"

February 16th, 2005, 11:25 AM	#42
Christopher C. Murphy Trustee Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,707	You think that's bad...my girlfriend expects me to do the dishes for FREE every night!! Can you believe that?! __________________ Christopher C. Murphy Director, Producer, Writer

February 23rd, 2005, 08:09 AM	#43
Michael Morlan Regular Crew Join Date: May 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 79	Okay, here's one I just received today: "I am seeking an experienced camera operator crew. There is no pay, but credit will be given. We will be traveling around the states and future pay or compensation may/may not, depending on the outcome of the first event, come into the production at a later date when traveling becomes a neccessity. It will require many weekends of work so only the seriously dedicated need apply. You also need to be efficient in editing. This will be a rather large event and the experience will be well worth the credit and whatever accomodations are earned throughout the project. This is our first production and have an extremely low budget. All crew members names will be mentioned at the end." __________________ Michael Morlan . cinematographer \| local 600 operator http://michael-morlan.net . http://talltalepictures.com

March 4th, 2005, 09:04 AM	#44
James Emory Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 1,892	Another desperate producer From the authority himself: "The film is big and commercial enough to get full paying editor work......" "Need editor for high powered, supernatural thriller xxxxxxxxx xxxx. There is no pay, however complete credit and co-producer credit will be granted. The film was completed spring of 2002. Funds ran out and I am stuck with incomplete post. The film is big and commercial enough to get full paying editor work for any inspiring, or established editor looking for work but do not have a reel. Please call for complete details. xxxxxx xxxxx xxx.xxx.xxxx"

March 15th, 2005, 03:01 PM	#45
Craig Seeman Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Brooklyn, NY, USA Posts: 3,841	$11/hour in MIDTOWN MANHATTAN for a Video Editor!!!!! TITLE OF POSITION: Video Editor Location: Midtown Manhattan Position Overview: Multivision is looking for a Video Editor to join our New York Production team. This position is responsible for all facets of production and productivity for the office. The fully qualified candidate will have a strong media production background and will drive quality across all initiatives. Starting salary is $11 per hour (non-negotiable), and the position includes company paid training, benefits (medical and dental, 401k) and paid time off. Focus and major areas of accountability: * Ensure that all orders, video transfers, tape changes, and market sweeps are done in a timely manner * Communicate with other departments effectively * Maintain equipment and troubleshoot failures * Edit and distribute media in a variety of formats to clients * Produce all products in accordance with Multivision’s standard of excellence * Maintain positive and effective working relationship with co-workers Key deliverables: * Fulfill all client orders in a timely manner. * Proactively reduce recording quality issues by effective management of equipment. * Key experience and characteristics: Digital video editing experience Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision * Dependable, responsible and detail oriented * Must be able to prioritize tasks based on urgency and management guidance * Must have excellent grammar, spelling and typing skills