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Update On 1-800-TV-CREWS

Cameradude — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:00:53 +0000

Following up on the previous thread where 1-800-TV CREWS owed me money from months back; I have been paid in full.

I got a call from one of the lead people at the service apologizing for what had happened. The "booker" I had dealt with was no longer with the company, and that may have been part of the problem with late payment. Whatever the reason, they assured me that such an oversight would not happen again and made sure I knew who to contact in case payment was ever in question.

Personally, I have no problem working for them in the future. They have been around for many years and are not popping onto the scene and running off with the money. Like I told them on the phone, if I bash you online for your shortcomings I am fair and will also credit you when you do right.

If you're living paycheck to paycheck crewing agencies may not be for you, because none of the crewing agencies pay in 30 days. They wait on client to pay, which always makes me wonder what happens when the client does not pay them?

Anyway, I think you may get paid quicker if you "ride their ass", but that is not my style. Screw me and never pay me and I will spread your name around this industry faster than bird flu in China.

Live Truck cable reel

justinabshire — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:37:05 +0000

I am currently searching for a cable protector at the end of the reel. Does any one know where I can find one or what it is called. I have seen some that are made of a hard plastic or a soft rubber material.

New to B Roll

equine mexico — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:32:17 +0000

I would like information on how to get started shooting and selling B Roll. I currently live in Central Mexico but travel internationally. My main line of work is equine videography but I would like to expand my business.

How to copy YouTube video

eb — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:49:26 +0000

Someone asked me today how to best copy Youtube videos from Youtube to a desktop - then to a DVD. He was a lawyer wanting to get a video off for evidence. At work I can do this, but at home, I haven't the software.

I know there is software and different solutions.

Anyone know a free - safe way to get 'er done? Thanks.

Need some "serious" FCP 6 print to video help.

Wheatstone Bridge — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:36:19 +0000

Hello guys , first I will apolgise for being a " nuisance " once again about this almost 3 year old problem. But up to this day our editor has tried everthing and still cannot get FCP 6 to print to video using the Sony GV HD 700 deck.

Sony has not been able to help solve the problem and "Apple" has been just about the same . . .. .no answers.

B-rollers have been very great in providing their assistance , but there seems to be no answer in trying to get this thing to work.

The one thing is this . . . . PTV from avid media composer using the same Sony GV- HD 700 works perfectly ,but it does not function when trying to PTV from FCP 6.

Simply put , is there a solution to this problem ?

Please accept our apology and again ,thanks very much for listening.

Clarke and Dawe – The Changing Face of News

cameragod — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:27:28 +0000

I love these guys.

STOLEN: Sony EX-3

2000lux — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:24:31 +0000

My Sony PMW-EX3 was stolen in Somerville Massachusetts on Saturday night.

The serial number of my stolen Sony EX-3 is 105756.

The serial number of the battery that was on it is 0102161.

I've reported it to the State Police and the Somerville PD. I was shooting elements for a documentary about a Somerville cop so they are sympathetic. There is a record of it that apparently all the PDs in MA have access to.

I've called all the camera and pawn shops in the area that I can think of. I've been checking Craig's List and e-bay regularly, and I also posted the serial numbers on several film and video related sites all over the net.

I've already called the insurance company to file a claim, but I haven't had a chance to talk to the adjuster yet. Any advice on dealing with them? I'm sure they're going to to every thing they can to avoid paying me.