Michael Maga

Kit is sold, Mods feel free to delete post

 

Hey Jess, I built the cart some time ago.

Sell is pending.

Had to resize pics...  If someone has interest they can email me at fusingatoms@gmail.com and I can send full size pics

 

 

Sold, thanks!!!

Looking to sell my Gyro set.
Includes 2 Kenyon KS-4 Gyros. One has the PRO conversion, the other stock 1/4-20 mount. Units only have about 8 hours max on them since a total rebuild by Kenyon. Includes 2 standard inverter, 2 28v inverter, and spare heavy duty 12 and 28v. Includes all cables plus spares as well as mounting options. If interested message me. $2200.00

Kevin sent you an email.

The ford connect looks like it has a ton of room, and is pretty cheap. Anyone using one?

how much?

Pick your battles more carefully Flemming, this is the wrong one. He said nothing wrong here.. no need to add drama.

He simply told us about his conversation with them, and his opinion on it.

Its safe if it a quality bracket. Look at the Hill balance bracket to get an idea.

I have a few extra, but cant get to them until tonight.If that helps, drop me a message.

Both scenarios do the same thing... devalue our work. Granted most people here are union, so could care less about something like this.

But for the guys starting and coming up and working non union stuff,

it makes it harder for them to get a good paying gig if people are offering work for free.

Brian, is this different than a professional union op taking a low rate to get a job? I see that discussed on here quite a bit.

Why should you guys care?

His demands are specific, so other than what Jessica pointed out (Jessica, I remember the first few no budget jobs I did there was no follow focus) he seems to know what hes doing. If he has a rig to carry an Alexa, follow focus, and he knows what he is doing, he shouldnt be working for free.

 

@ Andre Trudel you make a name for yourself by doing quality work, not working for free.

By working for free, it devalues our work. If a producer gets him for free, how much are they going to want to pay for an op next time?

This bugs me because I am in the same boat as you. I do this part time, I am still working on days for 600.. and days dont count if they are free. You may not realize this now,

but look towards the future, it only makes it harder to find paid work and at descent pay as well.

As far as a reel goes, its not everything. I still havent finished mine.

You practice, get better, you make contacts, and they want to hire you... because you do good work.

By the time you get good enough to have a descent reel, you will have some good contacts as well.

Victor makes some great points as well.

Today was a boring day at work, I am not proud of that. :mellow:

Craigslist has it uses. I bought most my arri lights from there.

I bought my quad charger from an op off craigslist as well.

Some people dont want to deal with paypal, shipping, etc.

so once in a while I search it for steadicam and see what comes up.

Saw this on craigslist.. Is it so bad that people are working for free?

 

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/crs/4323848804.html

 

 

 

Hello I need footage for my steadicam reel so I am offering to do free steadicam for your short or feature.

The following requests will have to be met:

Narrative ONLY (short or feature) NO COMMERCIALS/ MUSIC VIDS/ PSA's
Only ONE scene with a max shooting duration of four hours.
The footage will be recorded on my own cards and will keep a copy of footage.
Equipment will be provided for the footage be copied on set.
The camera HAS TO be an Alexa, Red or a similar size, film cameras are OK. (NO DSLR's)
A $30 stipend for gas.
Lunch will be provided.
IMDB credit will be given as Steadicam Op.
The shoot has to occur within 3 weeks or less from the day you contact me.
My on-set time will not exceed 6 hours.
The lens aperture will NOT be lower than f4.
A 4 + foot cable for video transmission (camera-monitor) will be provided.
A wireless focus system will be provided (but not necessary)

If interested please send me an e-mail to avalos1979@yahoo.com with all necessary info about your shoot (script, scene, location, contact info, etc.) and clearly stating that you agree to all the conditions expressed in this ad, if your e-mail is correctly worded, formal and fulfills my requirements I will immediately follow up with a call.

Please make sure to copy and paste the add at the end of your e-mail.

Thank you

Hey I can help anyone who needs cables for those smaller rigs, shoot me an email.

 

Best,

Blaine

blainebakercinema@gmail.com

So very unprofessional.

If you trust your tax guy, talk to him and see what route to go. There are a few different options (LLC, LLP, S-Corp, etc, etc).

With a LLC there is an $800. per year tax (at least in California). Not sure about the other ones.

I have never had taxes taken out of a rental check. It should be the full rental amount. I use an LLC, and the LLC is responsible for paying

taxes if owed when filing. If you are not using a LLC or corporation, and the rental income is straight to you, maybe a different story.

pm sent

Argggg.. I was just there today and forgot to get one. Guess I'll be back soon.

Alan, I think you totally missed the point. Of course they actually work together fine, but they dont "work" well side by side, because

that is a terrible place to mount it.

So I guess what you guys are saying is that they dont work well side by side...

bumpo