lafcpug Forums http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/index.php Wed, 16 May 2012 08:09:41 -0700 Phorum 5.2.15a http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?1,278052,278056#msg-278056 Re: 5D and 7D clips problems in the time line http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?1,278052,278056#msg-278056
In the item properties

7D is: vidrate 25fps, 1920x1080.
5D is : vidrate 23,98fps 1920x1080.

audio is the same in both

what should i do now? is this difference in vidrate the problem?]]> maltess2 Café LA Wed, 16 May 2012 08:05:02 -0700 http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?20,278055,278055#msg-278055 Which software to learn and use for grading? http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?20,278055,278055#msg-278055 Joe Riggs The Other NLE's Wed, 16 May 2012 07:31:22 -0700 http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?1,278052,278053#msg-278053 Re: 5D and 7D clips problems in the time line http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?1,278052,278053#msg-278053
You didn't check the clip settings for the 5D. Start there. You also didn't check frame size and audio format.]]> derekmok Café LA Wed, 16 May 2012 07:26:21 -0700 http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?1,278052,278052#msg-278052 5D and 7D clips problems in the time line http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?1,278052,278052#msg-278052
I was suggestad in another forum that 5D could be 25p and 7D could be 30P or different. But I did check sequence setting and thay both seem to be 25P, when i check the 7D clips properties I see they are 25fps.

What am i doing wrong? how can I work with both clips?

Best regards]]> maltess2 Café LA Wed, 16 May 2012 07:22:54 -0700 http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?1,278048,278051#msg-278051 Re: Viewer & Canvas http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?1,278048,278051#msg-278051 Tom Wolsky Café LA Wed, 16 May 2012 07:15:06 -0700 http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?1,278048,278050#msg-278050 Re: Viewer & Canvas http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?1,278048,278050#msg-278050 strypes Café LA Wed, 16 May 2012 07:10:05 -0700 http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?1,277913,278049#msg-278049 Re: billing rates/freelance charges http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?1,277913,278049#msg-278049
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Besides increasing my skill set (which I attempt to daily), what else can one do to book a client at the higher rate we deserve?

My 2 cents...

There is no magic pill. You only deserve and earn higher rates by offering more in your skillset (don't "attempt" to increase it...DO IT), having an exemplary work ethic and having a killer Demo Reel (updated every few months)...period. Nobody is going to throw money at you. You have to display WHY you are paid what you command every day. Then reach higher.]]> grafixjoe Café LA Wed, 16 May 2012 07:09:07 -0700 http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?1,278048,278048#msg-278048 Viewer & Canvas http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?1,278048,278048#msg-278048 Larry Garb Café LA Wed, 16 May 2012 07:07:57 -0700 http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?1,278039,278047#msg-278047 Re: making a slide show in FCP with stills http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?1,278039,278047#msg-278047 evasajovic Café LA Wed, 16 May 2012 06:20:53 -0700 http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?1,278039,278046#msg-278046 Re: making a slide show in FCP with stills http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?1,278039,278046#msg-278046 e]]> evasajovic Café LA Wed, 16 May 2012 05:52:50 -0700 http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?1,278039,278045#msg-278045 Re: making a slide show in FCP with stills http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?1,278039,278045#msg-278045 strypes Café LA Wed, 16 May 2012 05:13:32 -0700 http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?1,278039,278044#msg-278044 Re: making a slide show in FCP with stills http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?1,278039,278044#msg-278044 evasajovic Café LA Wed, 16 May 2012 04:58:17 -0700 http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?1,278039,278043#msg-278043 Re: making a slide show in FCP with stills http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?1,278039,278043#msg-278043 strypes Café LA Wed, 16 May 2012 04:23:26 -0700 http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?1,278039,278042#msg-278042 Re: making a slide show in FCP with stills http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?1,278039,278042#msg-278042 evasajovic Café LA Wed, 16 May 2012 03:46:43 -0700 http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?1,277913,278041#msg-278041 Re: billing rates/freelance charges http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?1,277913,278041#msg-278041 -------------------------------------------------------
> I'm about an hour away from a pretty active
> film/video industry and most of the jobs I book
> are in the $25-30/hr range, even at small post
> houses. I'd like to make double that and
> occasionally I do but not often enough for me to
> turn down jobs within that lower range.
>
> The rates quoted by others is inspiring and my
> goal is to eventually make $500/day. Besides
> increasing my skill set (which I attempt to
> daily), what else can one do to book a client at
> the higher rate we deserve?

continue to highlight advertise and produce work that showcases that solid, proven and multi-faceted skill-set. works for me :)

Bluey,]]> bluey Café LA Wed, 16 May 2012 03:30:43 -0700 http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?1,278039,278040#msg-278040 Re: making a slide show in FCP with stills http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?1,278039,278040#msg-278040 strypes Café LA Wed, 16 May 2012 03:26:54 -0700 http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?1,278039,278039#msg-278039 making a slide show in FCP with stills http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?1,278039,278039#msg-278039 I'm trying to do a split screen slideshow for a plasma screen where the left images run at a different time to the right ones. But what comes out after the export looks pixelated and blurry.
I'm not sure at what res and size to import the images, what to set my sequence to and how to export to create best possible picture?
Thank you.
e]]> evasajovic Café LA Wed, 16 May 2012 01:44:47 -0700 http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?1,277913,278032#msg-278032 Re: billing rates/freelance charges http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?1,277913,278032#msg-278032
- Loren

Today's FCP 7 keytip:
Advance to next/previous keyframes in a clip with Shift/Option-K !

Your Final Cut Studio KeyGuide™ Power Pack
with FCP7 KeyGuide --
now available at KeyGuide Central.
www.neotrondesign.com]]> Loren Miller Café LA Tue, 15 May 2012 20:22:00 -0700 http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?1,277913,278031#msg-278031 Re: billing rates/freelance charges http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?1,277913,278031#msg-278031
The rates quoted by others is inspiring and my goal is to eventually make $500/day. Besides increasing my skill set (which I attempt to daily), what else can one do to book a client at the higher rate we deserve?]]> Joe Riggs Café LA Tue, 15 May 2012 19:17:54 -0700 http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?1,277913,278029#msg-278029 Re: billing rates/freelance charges http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?1,277913,278029#msg-278029
It's called that in the static graphic arts field. I believe it is even in an official graphic arts guidebook that's released every year or so.

- Loren

Today's FCP 7 keytip:
Advance to next/previous keyframes in a clip with Shift/Option-K !

Your Final Cut Studio KeyGuide™ Power Pack
with FCP7 KeyGuide --
now available at KeyGuide Central.
www.neotrondesign.com]]> Loren Miller Café LA Tue, 15 May 2012 11:27:50 -0700 http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?1,277913,278028#msg-278028 Re: billing rates/freelance charges http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?1,277913,278028#msg-278028
FWIW = I have seen "Cancellation fees" manifest as a reduction of the normal day / project rate.]]> grafixjoe Café LA Tue, 15 May 2012 11:20:12 -0700 http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?1,276707,278027#msg-278027 Re: Anyone used Avid Artist Series MC Transport with FCP? http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?1,276707,278027#msg-278027
Bluey,]]> bluey Café LA Tue, 15 May 2012 10:35:38 -0700 http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?1,277913,278026#msg-278026 Re: billing rates/freelance charges http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?1,277913,278026#msg-278026 strypes Café LA Tue, 15 May 2012 10:02:23 -0700 http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?1,277913,278025#msg-278025 Re: billing rates/freelance charges http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?1,277913,278025#msg-278025
Quote

Joey brings up the KIll Fee-- roughly 20% negotiated fee, Joey?

What are you talking about Loren? Please explain...]]> grafixjoe Café LA Tue, 15 May 2012 09:54:15 -0700 http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?1,278023,278024#msg-278024 Re: RIP Perian http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?1,278023,278024#msg-278024 thanks for the sad news.

nick]]> Nick Meyers Café LA Tue, 15 May 2012 04:43:00 -0700 http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?1,278023,278023#msg-278023 OT: RIP Perian http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?1,278023,278023#msg-278023
[perian.org]

Alternatives?]]> strypes Café LA Tue, 15 May 2012 04:29:53 -0700 http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?1,278019,278022#msg-278022 Re: OT: RIP Horst Faas, Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist / Combat Photographer http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?1,278019,278022#msg-278022
- L]]> Loren Miller Café LA Tue, 15 May 2012 00:39:13 -0700 http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?1,277913,278021#msg-278021 Re: billing rates/freelance charges http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?1,277913,278021#msg-278021
Usually waived on repeat clients, a perk larger houses can't afford to offer unless given plenty of notice.

- Loren

Today's FCP 7 keytip:
Invoke the big TimeCode Viewer with Control -T !

Your Final Cut Studio KeyGuide™ Power Pack
with FCP7 KeyGuide --
now available at KeyGuide Central.
www.neotrondesign.com]]> Loren Miller Café LA Tue, 15 May 2012 00:22:53 -0700 http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?1,277913,278020#msg-278020 Re: billing rates/freelance charges http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?1,277913,278020#msg-278020
What i have learned is that smaller clients like pre packaged pricing more than an hourly rate. But I am not as skilled as Joe or Jude who can probably get what ever they ask.

Keep in mind that we do the entire process from idea to delivery. So i might package a commercial like so....

4hrs prep. - 300.
4hr filming - 400.
4hr Edit - 550. tittles and basic graphics are included here.
2.5hr color - 250.
2hr audio - 250.
format - 100.
archive - 150.
V/O - 150.
1 on camera talent - 500.

I do not show these a la cart as this is what i would need to make a decent 30 commercial. I show the items in the package but not their individual price unless i am asked to. I know these are an acceptable rate because of averaged times from previous projects. I have done the same thing for 1500. before.
Like Jude said, it depends on spec.s and what type of client you have. If its a 1-2 location company with less than say 1mill in revenue i might quote the 2500. If its Foot Locker then i may quote 250k (hopefully someday).

I tell my sells people sometimes to quote +25% to this or that client as i can somewhat anticipate what they will need in a single consult.

Only you know how long it takes to do what is being asked and how difficult it will be. Z))]]> J.Corbett Café LA Mon, 14 May 2012 15:56:17 -0700 http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?1,278019,278019#msg-278019 OT: RIP Horst Faas, Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist / Combat Photographer http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?1,278019,278019#msg-278019
[www.npr.org]]]> grafixjoe Café LA Mon, 14 May 2012 14:52:34 -0700