Re: Young DP Wanted

Date: 2011-08-05, 4:57PM PDT

Am I the only one continually offended by these ads? Why don't you just ask for the moon to be delivered on a silver platter to your doorstep. You want someone with no experience BUT somehow has a camera package and G & E package and reel. Two things strike me about this; you must not care what your project turns out looking like and you're just interested in the equipment, the DP is secondary, which leads back to the first point, you don't want you project to look good. Oh yeah, all for no pay!

I'm sick of this! I've been in the industry for over ten years and these practices are KILLING the industry. You want a decent looking show, hire someone based on their reel, pay them a decent rate and rent some equipment. If you have a "passion"/no money project, shoot it yourself, cameras are cheap. No one will be as passionate about your project as you.

And one last thing: PLEASE stop offering "Copy, Credit and Meals" as payment. It's an insult. These do not pay the rent or even buy a stick of gum.

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Young DP Wanted

We are currently seeking a DP for a no-budget TV Pilot Sizzle shoot the last weekend in August. Our ideal DP would have a good understanding of shooting styles commonly used within the comedy genre.

You must have your own camera, and preferably your own lighting gear. We are open to different cameras, but the shoot will be mostly handheld, so we're definitely looking for a DP that's comfortable with that.

If this is you, please respond to this email with your estimated availability in mid-late August and a link to your reel.

Thank you.

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Compensation: no pay