Grant Perkins Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Any members of the Southern California guild know what the minimum rate is for Low Budget Theatrical for cinematographer or camera operator is? Does this rate apply to "short films" as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Brereton Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Low Budget, Tier One and Tier Zero rates are by negotiation for both DPs and Operators. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Perkins Posted August 22, 2018 Author Share Posted August 22, 2018 Low Budget, Tier One and Tier Zero rates are by negotiation for both DPs and Operators. So IATSE will allow you accept any wage for a production to keep it "union"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Brereton Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 So IATSE will allow you accept any wage for a production to keep it "union? Why would you accept 'any' rate? There are minimum rates for camera assistants, and DIT, but DPs, and OPs negotiate their own rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael LaVoie Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 I remember someone mentioning here that IATSE's rate is $98 per hour for the DP. But you can always call the hall and check with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Brereton Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 I remember someone mentioning here that IATSE's rate is $98 per hour for the DP. But you can always call the hall and check with them. As far as I'm aware, there are no set rates for DPs on theatrical projects. It's always subject to negotiation. TV is a different story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Perkins Posted August 23, 2018 Author Share Posted August 23, 2018 $98 an hour isn't too shabby! That's almost the day rate for actors! They'll easily be the highest paid people on most productions: videos, shorts, indies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin R Probyn Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 I believe its a well known fact that Sound recordists are ,with the exception of A list film stars., the most highly paid crew members..and empirically, the largest consumers of donuts.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Dunn Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 And I always thought that big black case had a Nagra in it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin R Probyn Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Donuts and tax evasion booklets .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Dunn Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 I was thinking of bundles of £20 notes and a bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label, or would it be Famous Grouse, or even Chivas Regal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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