Eric Kim
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Sometimes I’m just afraid of burning a bridge because the industry is so small and word can spread fast. He’s been in the business for decades and he goes out to ruin my reputation, his word has more weight in social circles than mine.
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Thanks for everybody’s comments. I really really appreciate it. So, I had a talk with the director/producer about this. Let’s just say he’s not happy. Bridge is most likely burned, which is the most unfortunate thing about this whole thing. But, things are still in the talks. I keep you guys updated.
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My parents aren’t in this field but basically they are saying I should suck it up and just keep doing the project until it is finished.
My biggest concern is, the project can run for an additional several weeks, maybe even a month.
I don’t want to brush my parents’ opinion off simply because they have no experience in the field, but right now, I’m really confused. -
Honestly, even if they pay me the full amount. I don’t think I want to turn it over unless it’s more than that.
I was told $1000 for assembly edit and I would be given editor credit. Even $1000 was below my standard rate but I took on the project for the credit.
But that $1000 has stretched a one-week project into over a month and I won’t be getting any credit if I drop out now, so I don’t think I should just take the $1000.
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Another question I have is,
I’ve been showing them my rough edits up to this point. If they do decide to replace me, I’m afraid my replacement is going to edit exact to the video that I have sent them, even though I haven’t handed over any project files. Are there are copyright protection laws for editors that prevent them from them copying cut per cut?
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Thanks a lot for all your advice. And Shane, your post gave me the confidence that I need to tell them whatever it is that I need to say to them. At this point I really feel scammed. If they told me right from the start that it was low-paying and I accepted the gig, I would have nobody to blame but myself. I’m just upset that initially it was supposed to be an assembly edit and yet they covertly demanded that I do everything for them.
I am cutting this on FCPX and I haven’t sent them any of the files. I guess that’s a good thing. I’m going to the office tomorrow to show them what I have and talk things over. I am not handing any of my project files over if I don’t get what I want. An off-topic question I have is, is there a way to prevent the files from being duplicated onto their computer? I am curious because they would probably ask for my project files tomorrow and I want to gracefully make an excuse to say “sorry, but I can’t give them to you because…”
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I don’t have other projects at this moment. The director has said he might have other projects but they are all low-paying and even if I were to take it, it’s only for a paycheck and nothing more. Perhaps I can negotiate better terms for future projects but at this moment, future projects are only future projects. I’m only focused on the current project and he’s gipping me big time.
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nope, don’t have a contract. that was another mistake on my part. they said they don’t have a lot of money for this project, I believe them, but it is going to be broadcasted on tv and I doubt everybody else on the team is working for half of minimum wage.
it’s not a high quality show. mostly talking heads and even though I’m getting paid peanuts, I’m afraid they’ll find another desperate film graduate tofill my sitshoes.
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And if I were to drop this project, is there a way I can do this without burning a bridge?