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Posted by Krazy Kanuck on 10/05/85 11:45
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"Jack P" <vidpro40@optonlineDOT.netX> wrote in message
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> Well.......... Mr Kanuk
>
> Well.......Jack P
> Without really knowing too much, I'm guessing that you haven't shot too
> many recitals....
> and this is not a meant to be a jab, ---- I've shot just about everything
> in the last 20 years -- and
> yet only done a handful of these jobs myself
Yes, as I had stated, I haven't done too many of these....I did the same
show for the same people 4 years ago....
>
> Recitals stress me out more than Live Television, because in order to do a
> good job you have to be on the ball,
> you have to be constantly zooming in and out ---smoothly--- and racking
> that focus and tilting and panning like a mofo ---- did I
> say --Smoothly---If you're going with one camera that is. You have to get
> in there and get good shots of each little brat ---so their parents can
> not feel cheated for that $29.99 or whatever...
Thanks for the advise, and yes I'm aquainted with zooming/panning techniques
etc....
BTW....These are all adult dancers and I'm using 2 cameras....
> Then of course --- there's the sound: Gambling that the house PA will
> sound good enough through your onboard microphone WILL NOT CUT IT
> usually---because bored, distracted kids may be in charge of that
> so you'll need some quality microphones and audio adaptors... and the
> skill to know how to set and keep good levels
I've got a quality external mic which I plan to use on one channel and a
direct to the house system with the other channel....yes, I've got a
Beachtek/type of external box too...
>
> So --- the MAIN issue is: Can you do a GOOD job? There are too many
> people out there who CAN'T ---
> who still manage to get paid too much in my opinion.
>
> Be WORTH what you charge.
I agree with the above and Yes I can do a good job especially for what
they're paying IMHO
>
> I've been known to do a recital for $500 for a basic but GOOD 3 hr
> shooting job --- mostly in-camera editing
> with my DSR-300A. Then $250 for a quick tightening job Edit, with basic
> titles, sound tweaks and then
> a settop DVD burn and $10 per DVD which I insist come only from ME.
Well that sounds pretty close to what I had mentioned in my first post....
I also
> insist that there be NO CAMERAS THERE BUT MINE and whatever local TV
> camera sent to spray the event for News 12 or whatever..... and that's it.
> I use industrial grade sennheiser wireless mics, a pretty good Vinton Pro
> tripod
> and many years of experience with exposure and framing --- so my clients
> are getting a STEAL ---- no doubt about it
>
> If you charge $500 and do a hatchet job with a handicam Hi-8 or $300.00
> mini DV on a velbon plastic kmart set of sticks--- well there's a special
> place in hell for you ---next to the guys who go 60 in the left hand lane!
>
I'm on board with you here too.....(you could have given me a bit more of a
vote of confidence though?<G>)
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