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Robert Bengraff
March 16, 2017 at 5:00 pm in reply to: How to budget a Cooking Show ?

Thank you Roy! That is very helpfuIl and the conclusion that I am coming to. Based on that I have now put together 2 budgets. One @ 15k per episode and the other with an extra Rroll camera and op and using Reds at 20k.

Now to get it greenlite!

rb
Robert Bengraff
March 15, 2017 at 4:50 pm in reply to: How to budget a Cooking Show ?

Sure. The studio stuff not so much, but the Bourdain stuff, a lot. This is a great example that is short on cooking and more tailgate (and what I am trying to mimic with my show) if you are interested. The first 20 sec alone will shed light on what I was alluding to.

rb

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MKds5coPVQ&list=PLX98sAmndWt2dmVSmQG1D6IrsH8vu-gYW

Work Samples
Show Reel
https://vimeo.com/album/3933511/video/122342090
Highlights Gallery
https://vimeopro.com/user26110144/roberts-portfolio
Aerial Reel
https://vimeo.com/album/3933511/video/190433346
Robert Bengraff
March 15, 2017 at 4:15 pm in reply to: How to budget a Cooking Show ?

Yea, I have been doing that. The thing about cooking/food shows is that they rely heavily on 96fps to get the smoke and steam as well as the steak flopping on the grill and other food-porn shots. So the low light combined with the big fps led me to think that the camera/camera work needed to move production up a notch. That said you have a point.

Again thanks.
rb

PS when it comes time to do that ” collect potatoes that grew in the shape of presidents’ heads” show. Count me in!
😉

Work Samples
Show Reel
https://vimeo.com/album/3933511/video/122342090
Highlights Gallery
https://vimeopro.com/user26110144/roberts-portfolio
Aerial Reel
https://vimeo.com/album/3933511/video/190433346
Robert Bengraff
March 15, 2017 at 3:48 pm in reply to: How to budget a Cooking Show ?

Thanks Todd. And no worries. Being in this biz for 25 plus years, hell just getting to 54 years of age has toughened my skin. That said not knowing Bob, I guess I was just taken back. Now that I understand the “MO” I’m sure that Bob and I can be friends. What say you Bob?

And thanks for your input on the show budget. If you come across and more info, it would be great to hear. Googling “Reality Food Show Production Budgets” , etc continues to come up with nothing.

rb

Work Samples
Show Reel
https://vimeo.com/album/3933511/video/122342090
Highlights Gallery
https://vimeopro.com/user26110144/roberts-portfolio
Aerial Reel
https://vimeo.com/album/3933511/video/190433346
Robert Bengraff
March 15, 2017 at 1:14 pm in reply to: How to budget a Cooking Show ?

Wow. I have been a member of the Cow since 2006. This is my first post here in a couple of years, but I remembered the Cow to be a friendly, helpful place. I see that’s changed.

You made it sound like I was asking “how long is a string?” I was assuming industry knowledge here and thought that Examples like the three I gave would hint to “seasoned pros like yourselves” a thoughtful answer like “Hey Robert, not a lot of detail here, but I’ve read that these shows come in at 50k – 150k an episode.” Or “I don’t know for sure, but I’ve seen a few of these shows and I know if I were producing them for starters (because of available light not being great in restaurants, etc) I would like to have very fast glass and that can get expensive. Maybe 2 Red Epics or if you need to save a couple of bucks perhaps a couple Sony a7s that shoot well at 2000 ISO. Either way you’re looking a about $800 – $2,000 a day each for the gear and 2 Operators @ $750 – $1000. Maybe a couple of Junior guys roaming around with GH4s would help with all of the B-roll that these shows seem to have. And hey, don’t overlook Westcott Flex lights for great portable light, etc”

You get the point? I’m not a stupid kid looking to do my first wedding video. I have been a Producer, Editor for 25 years and was turning to this forum to have a useful and possibly even a Gear Geeky and Creative conversation.

Too much to ask from the likes of Bob I guess.

Mark, Thank you for at least being polite. I know my post did not offer a lot of detail and perhaps I was asking for the forum to assume too much. My apologies. And yes it would be great to hear from your friend that worked on Good Eats if you can get him to this forum.

And Bob, Regarding your toilet. I am afraid you didn’t provide a lot of detail. But, based on my limited experience I would say that an honest install guy would charge about $100 – $300 depending on the complexity of the job. Also there are some very helpful hints at home depot.com. Or if you would prefer, maybe you could share with the forum a bit more detail so we could be of better assistance. Good luck on your project!

See how a person with Class would would have handled this Bob?

I miss the old Cow.

Robert
Robert Bengraff
October 22, 2016 at 1:56 pm in reply to: Can this be done in v12.5?

Thanks George. As a once DSL prisoner I feel your pain. DR is rapidly becoming my favorite post tool. I ply a lot of drones and those cheap little sensors need all the help they can get. And with so many people buying and flying them, color grading is the only thing (except good piloting of course) that helps me stay on top in this very competitive and over-saturated market.
Robert Bengraff
October 21, 2016 at 5:06 pm in reply to: Can this be done in v12.5?

Yea, way back in the v11days I invested in the Tao of Color DaVinci color grading guide and it was well worth it. I think I will indeed try the Ripple now as many people seem to agree with you. Can you tell me what I can expect to invest.?
Robert Bengraff
October 21, 2016 at 2:45 pm in reply to: Can this be done in v12.5?

Thank you George.

As I feared.
Robert Bengraff
October 21, 2016 at 12:44 pm in reply to: Can this be done in v12.5?

Curious if you ever found a way to do this. I have a sinking feeling that it is no longer an option.

Robert