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Rush Jopson

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"Listen here young un"

 

I am no veteran compared to many if not most on this forum, but I will throw my last bit of advice in the proverbial melting pot here...

 

It doesn't matter what camera you are shooting on, what kit you are using, if you run around with a crap attitude, ignore advice from people who've been working at the job/skill you want to get good at for longer than you've been alive and then proceed to generally behave like a fool you'll slide down the career ladder faster than a Teflon coated snake on an ice rink.

 

Good luck.

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I'm now a feature film DP/Director/Executive Producer.

 

Heeeeyyyyy Kevin.

 

Can I get your email? I'd like to show you my reel.

Can I buy you coffee? A drink? Backrub?

 

 

My new title is already working out nicely B)

 

Bryan, let me get you in touch with my agent.

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Heeeeyyyyy Kevin.

 

Can I get your email? I'd like to show you my reel.

Can I buy you coffee? A drink? Backrub?

 

Sorry, your rate is a lot more than what we can afford. We have several offers from other steady-cam operators with DSLR's (so we don't even have to rent lights). Can you match their rate of $250/day?

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This is kind of off the topic of this thread but, wouldn't it be an easy thing for you guys and gals who have a few years in the business to have a private forum? And then for the rest of us until we reach a certain level, years of experience or show exceptional talent, get invited to be part of that forum? I ask this because that is how things like the ASC or the CSC work for membership. The ASC is by invite only whereas the CSC has a little different structure. Possible? I wouldn't take that personally. I am right now working towards full membership with the CSC and it is not easy. If this post is offending I truly do not intend it.

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This is kind of off the topic of this thread but, wouldn't it be an easy thing for you guys and gals who have a few years in the business to have a private forum?

 

Why have a separate, private forum when we have THIS forum? This community doesn't shun everyone who has any question about Steadicam; just the ones who show contempt and a complete lack of humility. That's not just this forum, that's the business.

 

The way questions in the Steadi-Newbies section are handled much more carefully and cum grano salis; when you reach a level of operating that you're no longer a newbie (and you know when you reach that point) you promote yourself.

 

Not everyone makes it that far.

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Plus, it's really useful as a newbie/student to read through the pros conversations, even if we don't have one ounce of input on the subject... it's a useful way of learning, and no reason hide it from others who want to learn or ask questions.

 

Also, what if there is a secret forum that is unheard of and no body is allowed to talk about???!?

 

 

Oops i said too much :unsure:

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Joined this ridiculous forum of overinfated ego's and arrogance; to post this...

 

I've just read through this thread, it's absolutely sickening, picking on this kid, some good people here, thanks to them. The elitists are a disgrace: Kid comes in, clearly new to things, just asking some advice and you all tore him apart becuase he ain't in the club and isn't pro (like you), elitist idiocy ran rampant in this thread. I am sure some of you are very good as operators, but as human's? It costs you nothing to be polite and kind. I could tell from his first post, he was new, but why not take a couple of minutes and apply the skills you DO have, check the market for low end devices that YOU feel would be the best fit for the kids request instead of telling this 'young un' why he's shit and you are all so much better/skilled/accomplished.

 

Those that slated him for asking advice, you just came off as bitter; out of work idiots, who spent all their money and now have to resort to jumping on the nearest bandwagon that they think will get them into higher teirs of contacts/forum access. Questionable attitudes throughout the thread and certainly not in line with this Forums guidelines:

 

"Be courteous, civil and respectful of others at all times."

"Avoid sarcasm"

 

Where are the moderators? Terrible forum to encourage this kind of sicophantic bullying, so I can only assume the mods feel that this behavior is fine.

 

I'll post to retort, and I welcome your responses, but you better think before you post because not everyone is as patient as the OP with the kind of people described above!

 

Once again, to those who tried to help the kid, well done and thanks, to those that tore him down, you must be very proud/imoportant/busy/clever < insert superlative ego boost here, ridiculous behaviour from supposed "elders".

 

Terry Robinson!

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Joined this ridiculous forum of overinfated ego's and arrogance; to post this...

 

I've just read through this thread, it's absolutely sickening, picking on this kid, some good people here, thanks to them. The elitists are a disgrace: Kid comes in, clearly new to things, just asking some advice and you all tore him apart becuase he ain't in the club and isn't pro (like you), elitist idiocy ran rampant in this thread. I am sure some of you are very good as operators, but as human's? It costs you nothing to be polite and kind. I could tell from his first post, he was new, but why not take a couple of minutes and apply the skills you DO have, check the market for low end devices that YOU feel would be the best fit for the kids request instead of telling this 'young un' why he's shit and you are all so much better/skilled/accomplished.

 

Those that slated him for asking advice, you just came off as bitter; out of work idiots, who spent all their money and now have to resort to jumping on the nearest bandwagon that they think will get them into higher teirs of contacts/forum access. Questionable attitudes throughout the thread and certainly not in line with this Forums guidelines:

 

"Be courteous, civil and respectful of others at all times."

"Avoid sarcasm"

 

Where are the moderators? Terrible forum to encourage this kind of sicophantic bullying, so I can only assume the mods feel that this behavior is fine.

 

I'll post to retort, and I welcome your responses, but you better think before you post because not everyone is as patient as the OP with the kind of people described above!

 

Once again, to those who tried to help the kid, well done and thanks, to those that tore him down, you must be very proud/imoportant/busy/clever < insert superlative ego boost here, ridiculous behaviour from supposed "elders".

 

Terry Robinson!

 

 

So you have the Ego and the Arrogance to come into our forum and tell us how to behave? go on, you're fascinating

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Ron, I'm not pretending to be anything other than a journeyman operator making a very comfortable living. No big artistic shit in my portfolio.i just don't understand why guys with equally unimpressive backgrounds feel the need to pick on kids in the newbie section.

 

And for what it's worth, she's very, very hairy.

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