RE: POLITE Cameraman Needed for Reel-Building Experience

Date: 2008-08-16, 11:53AM PDT


I understand that for some people, working for free is a way to gain experience and make contacts and I won't even go into the pros and cons of doing that....

HOWEVER...
Asking someone to donate their time AND their equipment (camera and lights) that they've invested thousands of dollars with the excuse that "we cannot afford to rent one" is beyond outrageous and idiotic. WHAT GIVES YOU THE RIGHT so someone else's hard earned investment? Why would I loan my expensive gear to a perfect stranger who I don't know from Jack?

How about this: YOU go out and buy your own camera and lights, get into debt by putting it on your credit card, spend months paying it off with interest and THEN get on CL and offer it for free to anyone and everyone (plus your free time and gas).

I guess just because you fashion yourself a "director" is all you need to get people to hand over their expensive property to you.

* Location: GET A CLUE
* Compensation: FLAG FLAG FLAG the idiots

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ORIGINAL POST:

POLITE Cameraman Needed for Reel-Building Experience (Burbank)

Reply to: gigs-799519542@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-08-16, 11:15AM PDT


I am interested in finding a Cameraman to work as a partner with me on a How-To video. It is strongly preferred that you have your own camera, as this is a NO-budget project (for everyone involved, including us) so we cannot afford to rent one. Having your own lighting kit is also a bonus.

What I would like from you: Resume and a Reel if you have one. Since we will be working closely together, I want to make certain that our styles mesh well.

At this time I am actively looking for a Cameraman, but if you have equipment such as a lighting kit and just want to be part of the crew, we would be glad to have you on board as well.

Requirements: A dependable mode of transportation and a high personal work ethic.

What you'll get: Copy/Credit/Sushi

This how-to will air on an online network, as well with possibly other venues, including Tivo and mobile devices associated with the network.

I would like you to understand that I am looking for a creative partner, not an employee. I hope this can be a rewarding, reel building experience for both of us.


Location: Burbank
Compensation: Deferred