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We are covering a collegiate women's rowing competition:

SATURDAY 05/18 in Sacramento, CA (Lake Natoma)

We need a licensed and insured drone cinematographer to capture 3 rowing races that day. We are focusing on 2 particular teams only. It will likely be about a 2-3 hr window of total time on site with about 30-45 min of total flight.

We will need to get approval and clearances in place ASAP with the event organizers as well as the Parks Department. We have established the conversation already but will need to align all parties for approvals.

We have a fixed flat rate budget of $800 to fly & film and deliver the footage. We have typically been using a DJI Mavik Pro 3 for our drone coverage (a similar model will suffice & specs will be provided).

Interested & Qualified candidates please submit links to your reel, a breakout of your equipment, a resume, and any relevant references.

Looking for a drone op to capture footage of building location in Spokane, WA - either June 1 or June 2 depending on weather!

Please send references along with response!

We are seeking a skilled FPV Drone operator to capture a video tour of a newly built industrial showroom. Shoot will be minimum half day guaranteed. Must be comfortable flying drone in interior of buildings.

Rates per hour. Travel costs billed separately. It will be a will be half day 4hr shoot minimum guarantee. Fee negotiable.

Hi!

We are a small team filming in Puerto Rico for a couple months on the sea ports and looking for a licensed drone pilot who can work local to the area with their own camera and gear. We will be needing about 5 days across a week or two, still working on final scheduling details. Thanks!

Drone op needed to film in the Salton Sea.

Ariel of the sea. Actors. Set ups etc.

8 hour day / food / IMDb credit

Looking for a confident op with a good positive attitude and anywhere in the palm spring / Palm desert area who can get to the Salton sea

In search of a Part 107 licensed drone operator for a live event in Sugarland, Texas, for about an hour and a half of work. Please send reels and relative experience.

Electrify Expo, Phoenix is looking for an FPV drone pilot for their e-skateboard series Asphalt Kings. This drone operator will film all the track action during the weekend. We need someone who has an FPV drone and camera that can be flown pretty much all day.

Flat day rate will be based on experience and gear in their kit.

Seeking experienced drone operator with corporate experience for a 1-day executive leadership shoot in Dallas, TX on May 14th, to assist in capturing b-roll of the corporate offices and surrounding area. Must be able to provide own kit.

Looking for a drone operator available mid/end of May.

Must have an FPV drone and will be shooting up close landscapes / buildings.

MUST have kit, insurance and proper licensing.

Drone footage of a hotel party one day during sometime during first week of May. There will be two parties happening simultaneously there may be a need for two drones + operators

Drone footage of a boat party during sunset hours on either 5/27 or 5/28.

National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) is hosting an annual conference in Las Vegas 6/18 - 6/21. Our team will be filming the event to produce stock footage style archival content and post-produce a Highlight Sizzle along with additional marketing content.

We need a drone pilot to capture a few dynamic shots of downtown Vegas, the conference hotel and 2 offsite locations near the strip. Please provide reel that showcases cinematic aerial shots.

(Will shoot 2 separate half days)

Position Overview:
America's Best Restaurants/Driven Media Solutions is growing again! We’re seeking an energetic, One-Person-Band Videographer to join our production team for the online series "The ABR Roadshow". As the Videographer you’ll play a crucial role in capturing compelling footage and visuals that will contribute to the overall success and quality of the show. "ABR Roadshow" is an online series that premieres on social media platforms and follows a host as they interview restaurateurs and taste great dishes from coast to coast. This position is tailor-made for driven videographers that are eager to hone their skill sets while traveling the country. Tentative start date of 6/3/24.

After roughly 2 weeks of on-set observation/training, you’ll be paired with one of our experienced hosts to embark on a travel-heavy journey, putting restaurants in the spotlight so that consumers will KNOW where to eat. Although the show is travel heavy, you’ll receive one paid week off per month as well as an additional 2 paid weeks off when the company is closed for holidays. All travel expenses are covered by the company, and we’re open to locals in the Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati areas as well as talented individuals from around the country.

Responsibilities:
- Camera Operation: Operate cameras and minimalist lighting equipment to capture quality footage that meets the creative and technical requirements of the show. We shoot on Canon Eos R6 Mark ii and all gear is provided by the company.
- Capture B-roll, host-led interviews with restaurateurs and chefs, customer testimonials and basic still photography of restaurant/kitchen operations and featured dishes.
- Recording sound to camera utilizing a Pico Mic 2 Pro & Receiver Kit.
- Collaboration Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with production, hosts and restaurateurs.
- Data Wrangling: Data transfers from SD cards to SSDs. Shipping hard drives to the home office. All equipment provided.
- Travel: Extensive travel via production van. Typically on the road for 1-2 weeks at a time with a paid week/break afterward.

Compensation/Employment Type:
- This is a full time, W2 salaried position with one paid week off per month, and health, dental, vision and 401k benefits.
- Range of $55k-$65k/year, paid weekly.
- Travel covered by the company.
- Daily meal per diem while on the road.

Qualifications:
- Experience working as a videographer in television production or a related field, with a portfolio/reel showcasing your videography skills and creative vision.
- Technical Proficiency: Proficient in operating prosumer-grade camera equipment. Familiarity with various lenses, basic lighting setups, sound recording to camera, and camera operation is essential.
- Adaptability: Comfortable working in fast-paced and unpredictable environments, including outdoor and indoor locations, and the ability to quickly adjust to changing circumstances while maintaining high-quality footage.
- Driving: A clean driving record as you’ll be operating one of our new fleet of Mercedes Sprinter production vans, splitting mileage with the host.
- Collaboration Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with production, hosts and restaurateurs.

We are in search of a 2nd Assistant Camera to join our camera team on a feature length documentary for (4) shoot days. Duties will include changing lenses, assisting with load in, monitor setup, and DIT (we will provide a laptop with the proper software.)

Due to the sensitive subject matter of this documentary, we will be interviewing for this position.

Please highlight relevant work examples.

Must be local to Cincinnati, OH or willing to work as a local.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).

The shoot will be a small two-camera shoot where we will have the talent, DP, 1st Assistant Camera, and Sound Mixer on set. Two camera setup with a 9x16 frame safe. One camera will be wide and one camera will be for close-ups. Each recipe will be shot twice.

Producers will be patched in on Zoom; we will need to see what is on the camera and be able to speak with the talent via Zoom; We will need you to set up any lights that need to be set up; The shoot should be around 6-8 hours including setup, shoot, and breakdown.

We will pay a kit fee for cameras and G&E gear/equipment.

One day shoot and also one day for prep.

Low Budget
$1000.00/12-hour per day

Gear:
2 Camera Package - $1000/shoot day
G&E Package - $200/ shoot day

All crew members will be paid on a timecard.

Crew Position: Cam Op
Date: 5/6-5/10
Rate is negotiable

owner/operator/licensed and insured drone op is a huge plus.

JOB POSTING: Sharp Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or any other basis covered by applicable law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Looking for a DP with gear for a B-roll and Interview 2 day shoot in Savannah, Georgia on May 14th and May 15th.

This will be a 2 person crew, DP & Grip. The first day, May 14th, is a half day shoot at $350 for 5 hours. The second day, May 15th, is a full day at $750 at 12 hours. This a shoot taking place at a conference for the client who is in the environment forward industry.

Looking for a DP with Camera, Tripod, Stabilizer, Three-Point Lighting, External Recorder (if you do not have two-audio channels on camera), LAV Mic, and Boom Mic with Mic Stand.

Please share your website/reel for consideration.

This is a 2 day job consisting of one half day and one full day.

The Half day is $350 for 5 hours guaranteed.

The Full day is $750 for 12 hours guaranteed.

Crew Position: AC/MM
Date: 5/6-5/10

AC/MM

Rate is negotiable

JOB POSTING: Sharp Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or any other basis covered by applicable law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Looking for a qualified DIT for a Corporate training video series for a major tech company in Mountain View, CA. Please be willing to provide examples of your work upon discussing the project further. Prefer someone that can also AE as well in conjunction.

$300 daily rate for 12 shoot days at 12 hour days, $400 if you can also AE for the project

We are producing a college sports documentary focused on women's rowing. We are seeking a Local Non-Union Cinematographer with a Sony camera package (FX6, FX3, FX9, a7siii) in Sacramento, CA for 2x days to help cover a women's rowing match.

FRIDAY 05/17/24 (team arrival and setup)
SATURDAY 05/18/24 (rowing match day)

We need additional camera support to help document our team's arrivals, set up, practice, training, and then the matches and closing interviews on Saturday. This is a very straightforward sports documentary format.

The project is operating on a fixed flat rate budget with a rate of $900/day/hr (including camera package) for this Local Hire Role. The fixed max budget is $2,000 for the 2 working days. The days will be shorter (6-8hrs)

Interested and available candidates please respond with links to your documentary work, a resume, equipment breakout, and any other relevant info. (A background in sports documentaries or similar storytelling is a huge plus! Please be sure to let us know if that is you)