James Steven Beverly Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 I don't know if this is the place for this question but here goes, what can a cameraman w/ his own equipment (baisc setup-35mm MOS camera w/ set of mags, set of lenses, tripod, mattebox, basic filters, essental expendables) doing second unit expect to make, low end or average on a low budget ( 1 to 5 mil) shoot. (per day, week) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Stephen Williams Posted February 9, 2006 Premium Member Share Posted February 9, 2006 I don't know if this is the place for this question but here goes, what can a cameraman w/ his own equipment (baisc setup-35mm MOS camera w/ set of mags, set of lenses, tripod, mattebox, basic filters, essental expendables) doing second unit expect to make, low end or average on a low budget ( 1 to 5 mil) shoot. (per day, week) Hi, How much are you offering? Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Holland Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Hi, How much are you offering? Stephen Hi stephen willdo it cheaper . only prob . dont own any equipment .john. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Stephen Williams Posted February 9, 2006 Premium Member Share Posted February 9, 2006 Hi stephen willdo it cheaper . .john. Hi John, It can't be that bad in London, or has Phil been giving an accurate picture! Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Salzmann Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Blonde scalps are worth more wampum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Holland Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Hi John, It can't be that bad in London, or has Phil been giving an accurate picture! Stephen Stephen , dont want to get into [ Phil land ] but i do think unless you are dodgy city broker , this country is in a bad way. Has been for much to long . john. Blonde scalps are worth more wampum! No good for you then , dark hair whats left of it , crap scalp . john holland . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Andy Sparaco SOC Posted February 9, 2006 Premium Member Share Posted February 9, 2006 As much as possible and if the prospective client does not gasp "plus expenses and first class travel" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Steven Beverly Posted February 10, 2006 Author Share Posted February 10, 2006 I guess what yor saying is it's pretty much a negotiation there's no avarage or standard rate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeyow Evangelista Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 400,000 Philippine Peso / Full Length Film im pertaining here in Philippines 400,000.00 Philippine Peso / Full-length Film im pertaining here in our country Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Stephen Williams Posted February 10, 2006 Premium Member Share Posted February 10, 2006 I guess what yor saying is it's pretty much a negotiation there's no avarage or standard rate? Hi, A rate for 1 or 2 days will be much higher per day than for a 3 week shoot. We all have to eat! Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Andy Sparaco SOC Posted February 10, 2006 Premium Member Share Posted February 10, 2006 I guess what yor saying is it's pretty much a negotiation there's no avarage or standard rate? No one wants to reveal what they make because it fixes their position in the pecking order; so while wearing the Producers Hat I have seen costs for those pesky below line camera jockies to be: In the Indy feature market 2 to 3 K per week for a real but lo-budget production In the commercial market -TV Commercials Two to Three K per day with a three day week. But depending on the scale 500 to 750 a day or less or up to 10K a day. It truly is whatever the market will bare. Learn how to read upside down and beware of people with wheels under their desks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Holland Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 hi yes thats about right , worked on second Star Wars movie , in Norway , was meant to be 2 weeks , turned out nearly 6 , paid loads of money , bought 1 bedroom flat in a suburb of london called sutton , on the strength of that one shoot , doesnt happen any more . shame . john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Neary Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 Hi- With my VERY limited experience shooting second unit (or "additional photography") on a couple TV movies ("P.U.N.K.S." for Disney and "Miracle Dogs" for Animal Planet) it was obvious that it came at the time, after principal photography, that the productions were running out of money. So I didn't buy a 1 bedroom flat in a suburb of london with those paychecks... :) If you have the contacts already to get the work, it can be a great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Brad Grimmett Posted February 11, 2006 Premium Member Share Posted February 11, 2006 In the commercial market -TV Commercials Two to Three K per day with a three day week. I've never heard of a DP working on a three day week. You may get equipment on a three day week, but not crew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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