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How much to charge as Steadicam operator


Victor Lazaro

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Hi all,

 

I am offered to work as steadicam operator on an independent feature as Steadicam operator and I am not sure of how much I should ask for daily, shoot should be about a week.

I don't own the stead we are going to be using, A Zephir with RED Epic.

This would be my first big stead job (other than music videos).

 

Thank you for your help.

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Hi all,

 

I am offered to work as steadicam operator on an independent feature as Steadicam operator and I am not sure of how much I should ask for daily, shoot should be about a week.

I don't own the stead we are going to be using, A Zephir with RED Epic.

This would be my first big stead job (other than music videos).

 

Thank you for your help.

 

The big question is are you any good or not? Can you even do the job? sounds like they have no money & are giving you a chance.

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Haha! Phil, you crack me up.

Victor, you should try to talk to some other steadicam operators in your area and see what they are charging so you can have some base of knowledge. Ideally, you'd know rates based on experience, but since you don't you should try to gather as much information as you can about the project and the going rates in your area before agreeing to anything.

Check out the Steadicam forum and try to find some helpful info there.

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I would say as you don't have a clue, £75 quid for your time. As they will have to rent the rig out, i think thats fair enough.

Oh jeez. Be careful! He might take that seriously and actually quote 75 pounds.

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