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Here is a an ad and reply I got today…
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[Gary Chvatal] “Of course, I could probably make more money if I could get some young and eager kids to work for free.”
You say that as if it’s a bad thing…
:o)
Mark
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you can’t see that is bad?? you will later if it continues to exist and grow. Be part of the solution instead of helping the problem. Maybe your clients will make you work for free and see how long you think it is okay. 🙂
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“It never ceases to amaze me hoe so many people want so much for free or for next to nothing.”
Do those two magic words: Wal and Mart cast any light on your amazement? Do you buy your DVD’s there, or at Sam’s? The days of making an honest buck for an honest days work are becoming harder and harder to find. And as GA is learning, “Life’s not fair”. Never has been, never will be. Period. We arrived here on planet earth with nothing and that’s how we’ll leave. The time spent in between is our own choosing, hopefully not with some jerk employer or craigslist huckster who, no doubt, has ocean front property in Arizona at a real bargain. In the immortal words of somebody lots brighter than myself: GET OVER IT!
Remember, the number to call is BR-549.
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Oh I am over it. I now how a great job making more then that old employer ever will pay somebody (despite all his empty promises)
I do not think that your wall-mart comparison really fits quite well. Wall-mart buys there products in bulk keeping the costs down. Video production douse not come in bulk. At wall-mart all there products are pre-made, they do not sell custom bikes in the bike. In video production it is a custom thing man.
Once the person who was asking for the “free” work get there product and realize that it is not the quality that they wanted hopefully they will have to pay to get a quality professional video made.
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‘Nuff said.
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You know, alot of people are wigging about Craigslist having crap ads. I get it, they suck. The only times I ever look at Craigslist TV jobs forum is if I need a good laugh. It’s not just relegated to the tv jobs forum – I’d say most o f the jobs on there are crap, ego filled, noxious posts made by people who have no idea about much of anything.
My favorites are the ones that go something like this:
Award winning director seeks producer for high-budget movie production. Producer should provide investors who recognize quality when they see it. Producer should also have access to script writers and hot screenplay for me to direct. Also seeking production facility (editor, equipment, crews) to work pro-bono for screen credits and industry respect. Also looking for hotshot young assistant director capable of dealing with mundane directing aspects such as: instructing talent on set, keeping crew motivated, generating ideas, and passion for the film. Sincerely, Michael Bay.
Oh wait, the last part I made up (or did I?).
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By the way guys, since I’m the ‘kid’ here, I’ve updated my profile picture accordingly.
Enjoy…
John Davidson____ writer | producer | director____https://www.magicfeather.tv
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Man, you really do know it all, don’t you? I’m glad that you can read the minds of those you don’t know, have spent no time with, and therefore have nothing but your imagination to draw upon. But hey, don’t let that stop you.
I work nice hours, have for years. I don’t work for free. I don’t chase prospects with pro bono work as it only leads to more pro bono work.
Think what you wish, you seem quite good at it, really.
Mark
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How much research have you done Mark? I have spent seven years so far researching the issue. I am trying to produce a doc on the subject. When and if you catch up to where I am at on the facts, then your accusations might carry some weight. I also do not appreciate you turning the issue on hand into personal insults. Try to stay on the subject matter only.
Gary
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Personally, Mark, I don’t claim to be doing research. I am probably just old enough to be your dad and have been working in this industry for 35 years now.
The fact remains that Hollywood is shipping jobs. Many of the reasons have to do with money. Many of those reasons can be found in the high costs of using union workers who are not only expensive but are often prima donnas. I have read plenty of interviews back when Hollywood first began running to Canada and one of the common threads was that the Canadians actually were excited to be working on the project. They found the attitude refreshing. If that’s what they were saying publicly, I wonder what the translation would have been privately?
If that is more than you want to hear, don’t read my posts.
Mark Nance
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