Cujo Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 I got an offer, but as juicy as it is, I am forced to turn it down. Posting here for anyone who wants it. Paid for 19 shooting days from April 11-30, 2013 - Copy and paste from the e-mail that production sent me... ".....Anyway, our sound requirements are pretty simple but somewhat unique. We will have 12 contestants initially, with one contestant getting eliminated every 2 days on average (every episode). We will need wireless lavs and bodypack transmiters on each of the contestants as well as the host. However, the lavs and transmitters can't get in the way of their shooting. In addition, we'll be shooting over rugged terrain on a 900 acre ranch, so we will likely have to field-mix and record the audio, as opposed to having a central sound board back at base camp. We will probably also have a variety of shotgun mics, which will probably go directly into camera -- either with a wireless transmitter or wired. We have a very limited budget for the shoot, so the rate I have been offering is $150/day. On the plus side, all 3 meals, travel, and accommodations will be provided, and I am planning the days to be relatively easy compared to other reality show schedules........" Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Reineke Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 So they want a soundie with 12+ radios other assorted mics for $150/day. Meals? I can only imagine. "However, the lavs and transmitters can't get in the way of their shooting" Shooting? Guns? Arrows? I'd stay far away from that set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VASI Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 150$ per day it's only the SD664. And the labor, gear etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatthewFreedAudio Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 I would have some very specific and choice words for that production. And they wouldn't even be remotely nice. Production Sound Mixing for Television, Film, and Commercials. www.matthewfreed.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_bollard Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 Sounds like they want the Soundo to bend over.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbenboom Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 This is pretty ridiculous to begin with, but are they looking for a one-man-band too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toy Robot Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 I sincerely hope that no one fills this position in any capacity. The production doesn't even deserve a 'button monkey' at that rate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Futterman Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 Forget button monkey. They couldn't even afford an ordinary monkey! Seriously, I did research. http://www.piratesforparties.com/monkey_for_birthday_party.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Wielage Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 I'll do it for $150 per channel. $150/day won't cover batteries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnpaul215 Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 This can't be real! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelo Waldron Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 If the Tuna sandwich is one of the meals, what would the other 2 meals be on a job of this magnitude? Would they have bagels in Arkansas... I'm guessing no butter? What would the dinner meal be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo Posted March 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 JP It is real. Things I know-- There is a pilot already in the public domain The show has been contracted to a major network for air. One of my family members is involved in certain non-financial and non-production aspects of the show. One of our members here is familiar enough with this heretofore and still unnamed project and production company and has, in an apparent move of solidarity, let them know of my post. It is safe to say this thread is being well monitored. I have been asked by the producer to remove this thread. I do not possess these powers or admin rights, but have sent a note to the moderators indicating the wishes of the producer. I will say this -- One will never change what one tolerates. Beyond that, I should refrain form further comment, lest I get myself in real trouble. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Steigerwald Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 I have been asked by the producer to remove this thread. Maybe they could jump in and explain their rates in order to clear up any possible misunderstandings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 " The show has been contracted to a major network for air. " then their should be a real budget... greedy producers ..? " There is a pilot already in the public domain " and why are we tiptoeing around who/what this show is ?? (actually, while there may be a pilot that can be viewed by the public, that would not make it public domain, it would no doubt be copyrighted.) and who did that pilot ?? Oh, never-mind, they probably promised them that they would pat more if the show got picked up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Wielage Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 I have been asked by the producer to remove this thread. I do not possess these powers or admin rights, but have sent a note to the moderators indicating the wishes of the producer. Are they aware of the Second First Amendment? Are they also aware of what sound equipment actually costs to rent? Are they aware of what actual network reality shows' budgets are? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Hirtenstein Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 Haha I think you meant 1st amendment? ...though the 2nd amendment is alive and well in Arkansas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toy Robot Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 Delete this thread? No no no no no. Anyone who can insult our entire community outright by offering a rate like that should be outed publicly and should have to live with the consequences (which I suspect would be a drastic increase in the offered rate). And no offense meant to you Cujo, but why on earth would you or anyone else worry about offending a company that offers a rate like that? I wouldn't even have asked the moderators to remove the post. None of us need clients like that in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccsnd Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 I would very much like to know the name of the show Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 " like to know the name of the show " I'd like to know the network that is paying for it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Steigerwald Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 " like to know the name of the show " I'd like to know the network that isn't paying for it... Fixed it for ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 " Fixed it for ya " thanks... actually I'd like to find out the network, and challenge them: have they gotten too cheap, or is it producer greed in this case, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Wielage Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 Haha I think you meant 1st amendment? ...though the 2nd amendment is alive and well in Arkansas! I have the right to free speech for guns! (OK, so I was asleep in American History when we discussed the Constitution.) It's like when the Germans attacked Pearl Harbor... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmassey Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 Banzai is a German phrase? Who knew? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaceSound Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Surely they just left out a zero...and then some. Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sound Art Film Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 I love the monkey post by Max Futterman! That's my new "go to" response to these super low ball jobs. Insane.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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