http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: producer - Recent Posts en Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:13:53 +0000 http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/freelance-video-producer-needed-1#post-64615 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 11:36:08 +0000 MonkeySee 64615@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Now hiring for a part time<br /> video producer. You must have your own HD video camera and editing software and<br /> have experience SHOOTING and EDITING. You must have at least one lavalier<br /> microphone. Access to a small light kit is a plus. You should be a self starter<br /> who can handle every aspect of a video shooting assignment from script to<br /> screen. This position requires at least one year experience operating camera<br /> and audio in a field production environment, and at least one year of editing<br /> experience. Please supply links to examples of relevant work if you have them.<br /> This is a freelance position.</p> <p>Reply instructions: <br /> Do not reply to this thread. You must fill out our application online at: <a href="http://www.monkeysee.com/filmmaker/become">http://www.monkeysee.com/filmmaker/become</a></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/power-producer-and-director#post-64276 Sat, 18 Dec 2010 16:33:13 +0000 fjclaus 64276@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I ordereda Video Capture device from Tiger Direct and it came with Cyberlink PowerProducer and PowerDirector.  When I plug the capture device into the computer and try to download the video, I get a couple things that I'm not sure about. </p> <p>1. There are a ton of "Dropped" frames. What is that? </p> <p>2. When I replay the video I downloaded, I don't hear the audio. Why is that? </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/creative-control-client-or-producer#post-48278 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:38:19 +0000 jburkhart 48278@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi Nathan,</p> <p>Sounds like you did everything right with the approval process. The above comment is correct, in that the client pays, so the client gets what he wants. However the first part is where you can make some headway. In the future, you might want to bill per hour for editing. You will be surprised just how few changes are really neccessary when the client is paying you for them. ;)</p> <p>Something to keep in mind though is that a happy client is what you want out of this at the end of the day. Usually I charge per hour of editing, and then knock off a few at the end of the project for a discount, keeps everyone feeling like they got a good deal.</p> <p>JB</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/creative-control-client-or-producer#post-48269 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 05:41:11 +0000 birdcat 48269@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>What Johnboy said!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/creative-control-client-or-producer#post-48263 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:51:52 +0000 Johnboy 48263@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> you say he's providing footage from a documentary he found, does he have the rights to use said footage?  Be careful.</p> <p>John</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/creative-control-client-or-producer#post-48259 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:16:45 +0000 NathanBlair 48259@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Thanks for the tips!  Now that I've lived and learned, I can be sure to set the rules straight for re-visions.  I've just got a lot of stock footage to edit...</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/creative-control-client-or-producer#post-48230 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:02:05 +0000 jimcvideo 48230@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>For stuff like this, I've made up a storyboard form that I send out before I show up to shoot. I try to get them to lay out the entire project, and then I stick to their storyboards when I shoot and edit. That way when they want changes, I feel more justified in charging the hourly rate, because I was doing what they asked me. ;)</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/creative-control-client-or-producer#post-48228 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:20:15 +0000 composite1 48228@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Nathan,</p> <p>To Master Birdcat you should listen (using my best Yoda voice.) In every proposal and contract I put forth for a project there is always the stipulation that, 'any changes or additions beyond the original project scope and approved budget will be treated as a separate project and will be charged to the client as such.' The joy/pain of being an Executive Producer is being able to make the big calls and pay for them. Remember, the client doesn't own anything until they've paid for it in full.</p> <p>Besides, music video clients are more of a PIA than charities and churches (which is saying something!) I generally try to avoid them as much as possible. Even when they do have money and are willing to pay (on time), they usually have 'delusions of grandure' and will run you through a whole bunch of BS before the project is complete. More often than not, the aggravation is not worth the money.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/creative-control-client-or-producer#post-48227 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:47:06 +0000 birdcat 48227@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>In the end, it is the "client's" video and what he wants should be your primary concern - Bottom line is whoever pays gets creative control.</p> <p>That said, if he's not paying for all this editing, then you have some decisions to make (like whether you continue).  </p> <p>I learned from a "client from hell" that a time limit is now built into my revisions clauses and the client pays for each hour of revisions after a certain amount (like 4-8 hours).  My contract now is very specific about what gets delivered and for how much.  (I got it from someone on a message forum and modified it to suit my work).  As for who's vision gets produced, in the end, it's whoever is paying (in other words, you want creative control, do it on your nickel).</p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/creative-control-client-or-producer#post-48225 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:36:38 +0000 NathanBlair 48225@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hey there,</p> <p>I'm a little young to the business side of videography, and I've only just begun to get into contracts, rights and all that legal jargon. This is mostly because my strengths are in Cinematography, but unfortunately to make a living these days I need to put on a producer hat most of the time and... well that's not my strength at all. So I was hoping to get some feedback on a recent problem I had...</p> <p>My most recent project was a music video (still editing). From the start, I had my client sign a contract agreement regarding prices, and deadlines and whatnot. My director and I sat and talked to him for a few hours about the look and message of the video, and what he wanted to accomplish, the equipment we'd like to use... everything we could think of in order to ensure we were on the same page. We then wrote a treatment, describing in detail how the video will be edited in its finished form, and after three revisions, it was approved. We also did this with our schedule and budget, all were approved.</p> <p>After shooting the project, we edited a first cut, color corrected, and added in rough visual effects. We showed the client and he gave us a LONG list of changes, very specific ones including time code (which was helpful, I admit, but I couldn't help but feel a bit smothered). A lot of his decisions ended up entirely changing the project from its original treatment which we agreed upon.</p> <p>After having a long discussion with him, it's now become clear that he originally was looking for more of a political video than your standard rock video with performance shots... which was really the bulk of what we recorded! We're now stuck with having him send us a package of stock footage, and he's having us replace the shots that we recorded on location with shots he found in a documentary... which is kind of painful to do to work you spent hours composing in the field!</p> <p>I'm sure it's not a matter of the video quality being poor. He even said it himself that we did a fantastic job with what we shot, but he's not happy with the video's message...</p> <p>So, my fellow videomakers... I'm curious, how can this issue be avoided in the future? Was it my fault for not getting this out of him before hand? Should I be more specific in my contract about creative control? Or is this normal and I should just learn to expect it?</p> <p>Thanks</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/producer-for-powerpoint-help-request#post-43833 Thu, 12 Feb 2009 09:30:14 +0000 docscholl 43833@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Thanks to you both.</p> <p> Camtasia looks good.</p> <p>Also investigating the following software:</p> <p>Momindum, iPresent and Flair.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/producer-for-powerpoint-help-request#post-43832 Thu, 12 Feb 2009 09:13:24 +0000 Coreece 43832@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p><em>&gt;&gt;&gt;"I have used a product called CAMTASIA, now rev 5 I think - and not free -"</em></p> <p>Camtasia is great software to own and is a great tool for all video professionals as well.  It is also recommended for encoding HD/SD delivery file formats like h.264,flv and Mp4. </p> <p>There is a fully functional free trial to see if it's for you....very helpful software to have.</p> <p><a href="http://www.techsmith.com/camtasia.asp">http://www.techsmith.com/camtasia.asp</a></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/producer-for-powerpoint-help-request#post-43831 Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:42:04 +0000 BruceMol 43831@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Response to your Q1.</p> <p>I have used PPT Producer and, while I found it easy to use, I felt it took up a lot of bandwidth etc. It was a probably a good answer at the time (2003). Since then I have used a product called CAMTASIA, now rev 5 I think - and not free - and I found it easy to use and loaded on customer computers much faster.</p> <p>The other thing you can do is to record your PPT slides using a screen recorder, on PC I use WME9 (free!). I recommend a small screen resolution and don't add audio - leave that for the program you render out in. WME9 will make videos of your slides but is NOT good with fade and disolve transitions.</p> <p>And yet another alternative is to make your PPT slide show, save screen prints of each slide in a graphics program, and build the slide show in video program.</p> <p>I have a PPT producer slide show at <a href="http://www.bmidd.com/samples/ppp/ttexcerpt.htm">http://www.bmidd.com/samples/ppp/ttexcerpt.htm</a> . I have no trouble viewing it (other than it takes FOREVER to load) but you may wish to see if it works for you - maybe there is some tweaking you need to do to your web browser.</p> <p>bruce</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/producer-for-powerpoint-help-request#post-43822 Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:05:44 +0000 docscholl 43822@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Looking for help with "Producer for PowerPoint".</p> This is free software (full name: "Microsoft Producer for PowerPoint 2003") which allows me to sync video with PowerPoint slides.<br />I use it often to upload WMV videos to our web.<br />It works well on my PC, but I'm having issues when using it on my iMac (details, below).</p> <p>Two questions:<br />1.<br />Is there ANYTHING out there for sale that does this as well or better?<br />2.<br />Does anyone else use this software on the PC-side of their Mac?<br />If so, have you had any problems...and how did you resolve them?</p> <p>Details of iMac (PC-side) issue with "Producer":<br />After dropping in PPT and publishing the presentation, you get a prompt to review the video on Internet Explorer.<br />When I select to view, the video plays without problem, but the PPT slides are not visable and I get an error message where the slides should be.</p> <p>Additional info:<br />iMac used is running Windows XP, and Producer version 2.0.1  </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/freelance-video-producer-needed#post-41229 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 22:19:39 +0000 jeffbeale00 41229@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Thanks for this. <a href="http://www.projectesource.com/">http://www.projectesource.com</a> one more freelance site which is one of the best.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/freelance-video-producer#post-36058 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:15:39 +0000 MonkeySee 36058@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>The Webs hottest new video destination, MonkeySee.com, has immediate openings for talented video producers looking to make money creating how-to video segments. Qualified producers can make from $200 to $2,000 per assignment, depending on the complexity of the project. You must be experienced and have your own equipment (3CCD and 16:9 capable camera, external microphone, and editing software). This is a perfect opportunity for experienced producers looking to supplement their existing workload, or to add a significant new income stream to their business.</p> <p>This is a great opportunity! Unlike other sites that pay according to the number of views, or purely subjective criteria, Filmmakers who receive assignments from MonkeySee and complete them according to our technical standards WILL be paid the full producing fee without strings attached.</p> <p>Sign up now to start receiving MonkeySee video assignments! Due to the high volume of applicants, MonkeySee cannot accept resumes or demo reels via email.  To learn more and register for the program, visit <a href="http://www.monkeysee.com/filmmaker/become">http://www.monkeysee.com/filmmaker/become</a></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/freelance-video-producer-needed#post-35277 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 03:30:17 +0000 findonovanedits 35277@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> </p> <p><a href="http://findonovanedits.moonfruit.com">http://findonovanedits.moonfruit.com</a>/</p> <p>PLEASE VIEW WEBSITE AND PASS DETAILS ON TO ANYONE</p> <p>INTERESTED</p> <p>+ SHOWREELS </p> <p>+ PROMOTIONAL DVDs </p> <p>+ MUSIC VIDEOS</p> <p>+ EVENTS</p> <p>+ SHORT FILMS </p> <p>+ WEDDING FILMS </p> <p>+ PROFESSIONAL VIDEO COMPRESSION</p> <p>+ HD STOCK FOOTAGE AT AFFORDABLE PRICES. </p> <p>I am a highly experienced freelance filmmaker and</p> <p>editor and offer a complete solution from filming to</p> <p>DVD Authoring and Web Compression to suit your needs,</p> <p>including for Web 2.0 sites such as Youtube. </p> <p>Each production is tailored to your needs, be it from</p> <p>footage you provide to a full production service using</p> <p>my professional HD cameras.  Competitive and</p> <p>all-inclusive rates start from £200 depending on your</p> <p>production, though I do have special offers and discounts on my services often.  Please view my website or contact me for a quote.</p> <p><a href="http://findonovanedits.moonfruit.com">http://findonovanedits.moonfruit.com</a>/</p> <p>F.D.E</p> <p>Fin Donovan Edits</p> <p>+ FILMING SD AND HD</p> <p>+ DIGITIZING, CAPTURING AND EDITING</p> <p>+ HDV MASTERS</p> <p>+ DVD AUTHORING</p> <p>+ WEB VERSIONS FOR WEBSITES AND YOUTUBE</p> <p>BASED IN LONDON.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/freelance-video-producer-needed#post-35276 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 03:28:00 +0000 findonovanedits 35276@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> </p> <p><a href="http://findonovanedits.moonfruit.com">http://findonovanedits.moonfruit.com</a>/</p> <p>PLEASE VIEW WEBSITE AND PASS DETAILS ON TO ANYONE</p> <p>INTERESTED</p> <p>+ SHOWREELS </p> <p>+ PROMOTIONAL DVDs </p> <p>+ MUSIC VIDEOS</p> <p>+ EVENTS</p> <p>+ SHORT FILMS </p> <p>+ WEDDING FILMS </p> <p>+ PROFESSIONAL VIDEO COMPRESSION</p> <p>+ HD STOCK FOOTAGE AT AFFORDABLE PRICES. </p> <p>I am a highly experienced freelance filmmaker and</p> <p>editor and offer a complete solution from filming to</p> <p>DVD Authoring and Web Compression to suit your needs,</p> <p>including for Web 2.0 sites such as Youtube. </p> <p>Each production is tailored to your needs, be it from</p> <p>footage you provide to a full production service using</p> <p>my professional HD cameras.  Competitive and</p> <p>all-inclusive rates start from £200 depending on your</p> <p>production, though I do have special offers and discounts on my services often.  Please view my website or contact me for a quote.</p> <p><a href="http://findonovanedits.moonfruit.com">http://findonovanedits.moonfruit.com</a>/</p> <p>F.D.E</p> <p>Fin Donovan Edits</p> <p>+ FILMING SD AND HD</p> <p>+ DIGITIZING, CAPTURING AND EDITING</p> <p>+ HDV MASTERS</p> <p>+ DVD AUTHORING</p> <p>+ WEB VERSIONS FOR WEBSITES AND YOUTUBE</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/freelance-video-producer-nationwide#post-35049 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 09:11:52 +0000 MonkeySee 35049@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>The Web’s hottest new video destination, MonkeySee.com, has immediate openings for talented video producers looking to make money creating how-to video segments. Qualified producers can make from $200 to $2,000 per assignment, depending on the complexity of the project. You must be experienced and have your own equipment (3CCD and 16:9 capable camera, external microphone, and editing software). This is a perfect opportunity for experienced producers looking to supplement their existing workload, or to add a significant new income stream to their business. This is a great opportunity! Unlike other sites that pay according to the number of views, or purely subjective criteria, Filmmakers who receive assignments from MonkeySee and complete them according to our technical standards WILL be paid the full producing fee without strings attached.Sign up now to start receiving MonkeySee video assignments! Due to the high volume of applicants, MonkeySee cannot accept resumes or demo reels via email.  To learn more and register for the program, visit <a href="http://www.monkeysee.com/filmmaker/become">http://www.monkeysee.com/filmmaker/become</a>. </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/freelance-video-producer-needed#post-34295 Wed, 26 Dec 2007 07:50:40 +0000 MonkeySee 34295@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>The Webs hottest new video destination, MonkeySee.com, has immediate openings for talented video producers looking to make money creating how-to video segments. Qualified producers can make from $200 to $2,000 per assignment, depending on the complexity of the project. You must be experienced and have your own equipment (3CCD camera, external microphone, and editing software). This is a perfect opportunity for experienced producers looking to supplement their existing workload, or to add a significant new income stream to their business.</p> <p>This is a great opportunity! Unlike other sites that pay according to the number of views, or purely subjective criteria, Filmmakers who receive assignments from MonkeySee and complete them according to our technical standards WILL be paid the full producing fee without strings attached.</p> <p>Sign up now to start receiving MonkeySee video assignments! Due to the high volume of applicants, MonkeySee cannot accept resumes or demo reels via email. To learn more and register for the program, visit <a href="http://www.monkeysee.com/filmmaker/become" rel="nofollow">http://www.monkeysee.com/filmmaker/become</a>.</p>