Derick Thomas

Hi I'm recently posted for a DP now we're looking to crew-up in several more positions. The project is happening this summer between mid july to mid august tentative dates. Postions: Gaffer's, Grips, Sound recordyst (with own gear), editor's with feature film experience (must be able to handle and 4k and 6k footage, red code. If helps if you are located in Maryland, DC, VA but not necessary. Send resumes, reels, contact info to dvpauditions@gmail.com

Thanks to all who have submitted. I'm going to posting more crew positions for this project. Thanks again.

We're shooting possibily in Miami and a few other locations.

Hi I'm looking for anyone who can transfer to HD DVCpro. Please send me any available contact information. Thanks dvpmm@yahoo.com

Hi I'm putting together a crew for an upcoming feature fillm with a good production budget. I'd really like to team up with an experienced Director of Photography, an awesome line producer and good sound crew. This is a fall production starting in October. Interested parties can send reels and resumes to dvpauditions@gmail.com. Regards

Good tips. Thank you so much. I'll play around the the EVF settings to see if that's the issues. I will update you guys as soon as I do a couple of test. Regards DT

Hi I have a RED One MX question. When I'm shooting in Raw 4.5k Redcode 42, when looking at the image through the HD monitor and adjusting the setttings I'm not seeing what's acutally being recorded. Example, I cranked the iso up to 6400 and shot blow out footage on purpose, the monitor showed perfect good usable image. I'm totally confused about this. Is there a setting I need to adjust or is something turned off or can you see your accurate image settings when shooting in raw. Thanks for the help in advance.

Hey guys I'm trying to track sales on a film. How can I track and see the sales report on a UPC code? Thanks in advance.

Thanks so much.

Hi, I'm shooting a feature in September and I'm looking to play with some Black magic camera raw footage and their Pro res HQ footage. If anyone has some footage I can use. Please dropbox it to my at dvpmm@yahoo.com. All I need to a few minutes of each. I'm really looking to purchase a black magic camera. I'm trying to figure is my workflow suitable, how much storage will I need to get. Do I need to upgrade my graphics card and things of that nature. Looking for help. Thanks so much. Regards. DT.

That's great. Thanks guys.

Do anyone know of a good sound stage that has a commercial air plane interior. Thanks so much for your help.

Hi everyone, I'm seeking an editor with real meaty reality show editing experience. I'm talking packages, openings, sizzle reels you name it. Someone's who's done it all on a pro broadcast level. If you have a reel please send it to dvpauditions@gmail.com. If you already have a rate send all your details as well. I'm an experienced filmmaker and I'm really looking for someone who can really deliver. This could turn into something consistent. Thanks so much

Thanks, That's what I was thinking to. Any suggestions on good rotoscoping programs?

Does anyone know how to take someone you've video tapped and make the background transparent to be used as a bug in the corner during a tv program of on the computer for them to walk across the screen. I have after effect 5.5.. Do I need a plug in or what do I need to achieve this desired result. This is much more difficult than green screening.

I have a couple of questions guys. I'm putting together a few suites for my production company. Looking for high to medium range equipment recommodations. I'm looking for a nice audio engineering setup. Hardware and programs. From mixing boards to nears field speakers? I want to clean up audio for my films and make it crips and clean as possible. Please Help. Does any have a good Idea how to mic actors in the field. should I use wires, boom or both? How does Hollywood get that sound? Thanks guys in advance.

Thanks, I can be reached at davision99@yahoo.com if anyone has any further answers.

Hi Guys, I need help with a couple of things on my film. I'm trying to find a company that specializes in making movie trailers from a completed film, for a reasonable price that is. I can do it however, I'm looking for a company that really knows what they're doing, they can make lemons into lemonade. Second, I need a artillery guy, knows guns, crimps nose bullets, has his own equipment and that is in Traveling distance to Maryland. Must be reasonable on prices, especially in this economy. Third, I may have asked this before, but I lost the company's info. Sorry. I'm looking for a animation company that can take my already animated film company's logo and make it pop by either re-doing it from scratch or whatever. Its time we look like the reel deal, if you know what I mean. Fourth, I need a squibs guy or pyro company, that's in driving distance from Maryland or in MD. I have about four kills shot and one car explosion that I need to look real as possible for a couple grand, that's the budget. I know I could lite a match to something and run like hell with the camera rolling but I heard there's a law against that. So any way, I'm in full production mode and I'll be asking all kinds of questions and I'll be happy for any honest to God information you can share. Thanks a bunch. Lights, Camera, Action D.Thomas

Thanks, those are very good suggestions.

Hi All, I'm really interested in learning what to charge a network as license fee for an hour documentary? I completely understand that prices may vary depending on the network, cable or otherwise. I'm trying to establish a reasonable amount, or I'm I on wrong track here. Help Please. Thanks

Hi, Seeking DP with 35MM Package. Must have Music Video experience(urban a plus). Must can get to or live in Maryland and Miami. Must work as film loader as well. if you have a grip with own package that would be a plus.

You're most certainly right. I was hoping to get some insight from some others who might've gone through the process. Thanks agains.

Hi everyone, I'm in the middle of signing an option agreement, but I don't want to get swindled. I'm in need of some help understanding what certain articles of this contract mean. This is the first is the article. "For $1.OO and other goods and valubles consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged _______ ________("Owner") hereby grants to Faye Schwab Productions, Inc. (" Producer") her successors and assignes, an exclusive option ("Option") on the screenplay currently entitled "_____" ("The Screenplay") for a period expiring on _____ _____ ____ ("The Option Period"). I'd like to know what exactly does this mean, because it sounds like they are buying the screenplay for $ 1.00. Here's another article I'd like clarity on. "The purchase price of the screenplay is two and one-half percent of the budget with the floor of ________________________ and a ceiling of _________________________. What does this mean? ceiling of what the budget or the screenplay's 2.1/2 percent? Is 2 1/2 percent even fair? What if the budget is 120 million then what do I get. Can anyone help with this thanks? What are some things I should be asking for?

Hey Guys, I'm looking to purchase a camera for an indie feature I'm working on. I'd like to buy either the varicam or sdx900 or something equivalent, however I've beening checking around and some of the cameras have 1610 drum hours, more or less. Question is, are these cameras any good? What should I be paying for a used sdx900 or a Varicam with high drum hours? Suggestions!! I need a nice crisp heavy quality look for around 20k, what's a good camera SD or HD? Thanks for any help.

Hi, I have a very small productions company and I'm looking for a person who can do CG effects such as the kind done in Planet Terror, replacing a leg with a gun. erasing unwanted objects out of a scene. If the guy is an independent that's even better. I'm looking for someone to work with on future projects.