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David Settlemoir

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  1. Non-union. Arkansas is also a Right-To-Work state. Its been a long time since I've had to deal with being a PA. I've never thought of using the quote function on the Paid! invoicing software I use. Might be time. Thanks for all the replies.
  2. Does anyone have a sample production contract they are willing to share? I guess it is time to finally start using one (after the email I got from a producer this morning) after submitting an invoice for my 17 hour day yesterday: "I don't do mileage. I pay for gas, I thought I explained that. And I didn't know you were charging for travel time. I have never paid an hourly rate for any sound person traveling from little rock. So we need to figure something out." I've been in this business for about 25 years and I think this is only the second client that has balked at mileage or travel time (first was when I worked on Unsolved Mysteries as a PA in the 80's when they didn't want to put me in a hotel.) I wouldn't have driven seven hours total just for a day rate and equipment rental. Thanks. David
  3. I use a Storm Case iM2750 for my 442 setup. I have the pockets/pouches for inside lid. I also bought a small plastic rectangular bin at Target to hold smaller items. I also use a Plano arrow tube case for my Loon Audio boom since it will not fit in the storm case.
  4. Has anyone tried these: Powergenix NiZN rechargeable batteries
  5. PDF of manual is here: [ftp=ftp://ftp.panasonic.com/pub/Panasonic/Drivers/PBTS/manuals/OM_AJ-HDX900.pdf]ftp://ftp.panasonic.com/pub/Panasonic/Drivers/PBTS/manuals/OM_AJ-HDX900.pdf[/ftp]. Try page 37.
  6. I dropped him a line and he replied he was getting his wheelchair type certificate on Friday. Sounded in good spirits. David
  7. Another vote for B4B NP-1s. I've got two I've been using since 10/2007 without any problems. I also bought a couple of their AB 90W batts and charger for my Panasonic HPX300 last July. David
  8. I've been using these guys for a few years. Pretty inexpensive, and none of the labels have come off. ID My Stuff David
  9. Hey Larry, finally caught the movie when it opened here in Little Rock. Nice job! I bet it was interesting to work on... David
  10. This thread has reminded me to let CNBC know I will be available for the Wal-Mart Shareholders meeting this summer . . . <g> You folks should be in Arkansas and shoot in their corporate HQ for the networks. I'm thankful for the work, but that place is like a different world. I once had to sign a sheet when I went in saying I didn't have SARS. On the other hand, the manager at a Sam's Club in Texas offered to let us stay there with their employees during Hurricane Rita since they were the only place with power and A/C. They even let us shoot on their parking lot that day which is usually unheard of. David
  11. I did truly laugh out loud on that one!
  12. Our old incentives program from the 1980s ran out and was pretty out of date. Is this too little too late? David * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Arkansas Governor Beebe Signs Film Production Incentives Bill By Arkansas Business Staff - 4/3/2009 11:11:01 AM Gov. Mike Beebe on Friday signed HB1939 into law, creating incentives for digital product and motion picture productions. The Digital Product and Motion Picture Industry Development Act creates a 15 percent rebate on all qualified production expenditures in Arkansas. An additional payroll rebate of 10 percent will be granted for certain cast members and technical crew in the production who are full-time residents of Arkansas, according to the governor's office. "This is a defining moment for the digital production and motion picture industry in Arkansas," said Christopher Crane, Arkansas's film commissioner. Arkansas was one of the first states in the nation to offer an incentive to film and television productions in the early 1980s. It was known as the "nickel rebate," a 5 percent rebate, but had since expired. To qualify for the new incentive, a production company must spend at least $50,000 within six months in connection with one project.
  13. Anyone ever work for Turnpike Pictures based in NJ? They've called about a possible gig but don't want to pay my full rate. I really don't need any more slow/no pays right now. David
  14. New Panasonic AG-HPX300 Camcorder with dual-channel Unislot Video of unit
  15. Is there a difference in price or policy (or lack of) if you don't have a monitored alarm system? David
  16. I wonder if this would work for all the cart users: East Penn Brings UltraBattery Technology to North America From the release: "The new technology enhances the ability of the battery to accept and deliver high levels of power with low levels of electrical resistance similar to a supercapacitor. Traditionally, supercapacitor and lead-acid batteries are separate components relying on electronic controllers and complex algorithms to switch power between both units. This new technology eliminates the need for additional electronic control and multiple energy storage devices." David
  17. I'm jealous Phil. Looks like it will be after the first of the year before I get my hands on one. Maybe by then they'll get some of the bugs worked out. David
  18. Anyone pick one of these up yet? The plan now is to replace my BB 8830 with this as soon as the Alltel merger is completed. David
  19. FCC Publishes 'White Spaces' Rules http://www.lightreading.com/document.asp?doc_id=168155&site=cdn David
  20. Is someone going to shoot and post this on-line where those of us that are geographically challenged can benefit from this wealth of knowledge? David
  21. I will be glad when Kevin Martin is no longer chairman of the FCC. Hopefully sooner than later. David
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