You guys love those Craigslist-type job listings....

[Scott F]

I thought this one was kinda nervy/amusing

From Mediamatch (I'm not a paying member but i still get frequent emails.)

Seeking DP and/or Editor for Trailer/Feature DP - Must have camera, lights, body mics and boom. Please don't submit if you're just starting out in this field, I need professionals, this is not a project which you should choose to get experience. Most importantly, you must remember that you are the DP, so yes here and there I will take a suggestion you may have but don't try and direct the trailer/film yourself, because then that wouldn't end up good for anyone.

I'm going to be completely honest with you. As of right now, my budget isn't exactly the biggest which is why i'm shooting the trailer and then I plan to raise money to do the feature. So for the trailer it would be nice if you could negotiate a price with me. But, for the feature, when the time comes we will talk about that. I do need someone that knows what they're doing and for the DP has all the equipment I'm going to need but at the same time, I do need someone who can be fair with me. DP must be available for both shoot days. It's a vampire-type film and has all different types of genre in it. For the editor, you must have experience with green screen and also how to change the eye color since no one will be wearing contacts. I don't want to give away too much but if you like what you just read then send me an email.

If I'm reading this correctly, you must be a pro, you must bring your own gear, don't tell the man his job, *and* you probably won't be getting paid very well for your efforts. At least he's being honest.

Morox, move to NYC, I think I have your first gig lined up for you. The world could use more vampire movies, that's for sure.

 

[j1clark@ucsd.edu]

If I'm reading this correctly, you must be a pro, you must bring your own gear, don't tell the man his job, *and* you probably won't be getting paid very well for your efforts. At least he's being honest.

Well... not only must you be a Pro DP... but also a Pro Production Sound person, in addition to the other categories of who does the lighting setup...

 

[alohype]

Unfortunately those type of attitudes happens in every single industry :/

But we might all be wrong! It might be a feature with some amazing actors, scenario and production design! In that case this crucial rule would have to be applied: either do it for a proper rate or do it for free. Never go cheap route.