Camera Operator Casting Call
Job Description: River Bleu Productions is seeking a dedicated and passionate Camera Operator to join our team for an upcoming project. This is an exciting opportunity to participate in a creative journey with a dynamic and innovative production company. While this position is unpaid, we seek individuals eager to collaborate, learn, and grow with us.
Job Responsibilities: As a Camera Operator at River Bleu Productions, you will be responsible for capturing high-quality footage that aligns with the project’s creative vision. Your duties will include but are not limited to:
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Operating Camera Equipment: Utilize your camera equipment to capture footage according to project requirements.
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Collaboration: Work closely with the director, cinematographer, and other team members to understand the project’s visual concept and objectives.
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Camera Setup: Set up and configure camera equipment, including lenses, lighting, and audio, as needed.
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Capture Footage: Film scenes as directed, ensuring shots are framed correctly and lighting is optimal.
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Please ensure proper maintenance and care of your equipment throughout the production.
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Adaptability: Be flexible and open to adjustments or changes in the shooting schedule or creative direction.
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Communication: Effectively communicate with the production team to address technical or creative concerns.
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Problem Solving: Troubleshoot technical problems that may arise during filming.
Requirements: To be considered for the Camera Operator position, you should meet the following criteria:
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Own Equipment: You must have your camera equipment, including a camera, lenses, and related accessories.
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Passion for Filmmaking: A strong passion for filmmaking and storytelling.
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Technical Skills: Proficiency in operating camera equipment and a basic understanding of cinematography techniques.
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Team Player: Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with the production team.
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Adaptability: The ability to adapt to changing circumstances and creative direction.
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Reliability: Dependable and punctual, committed to completing the project.
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Portfolio: A portfolio or reel showcasing your previous camera work (if available).
Compensation: This position is unpaid, as it is a passion project with River Bleu Productions. While we cannot offer monetary compensation, we believe in the value of building lasting creative relationships and learning experiences. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a passionate team and gain valuable hands-on experience in filmmaking. Also, you will receive credit for your work on the project, which you can use to enhance your portfolio.
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Job Description
A student short film production is seeking passionate and dedicated crew members to join an upcoming project filming in Palo Alto. This paid opportunity is ideal for creatives looking to gain hands-on experience in a collaborative filmmaking environment. The project explores emotional storytelling and is perfect for individuals eager to contribute their skills to a meaningful and visually compelling film.
Job Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the director and production team to execute the film
- Support on-set operations within your assigned crew role
- Assist with setup, filming, and breakdown during shoot days
- Maintain professionalism and teamwork throughout production
- Contribute creatively to bring the story to life
Requirements
- Open to individuals with experience or strong interest in film production
- Available for multiple shoot days
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Reliable and able to follow direction on set
- Interest in storytelling and independent film projects
Compensation
- Paid student film opportunity
- Valuable on-set experience and networking
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Assistant Videographer/Editor position requires skills in a high-volume production environment specializing in the final storytelling of a project. This position is primarily responsible for assisting in the filming and editing process for company video projects. This position requires a diverse knowledge of industry standard types of cameras and production equipment along with basic Avid editing skills. They will work closely with the Producers, Videographers and Editors on staff to ensure projects are completed on time and with the highest technical and aesthetic standards. They are responsible for maintaining the company’s production assets and working with the department production calendar so that equipment is ready for each project.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Support production staff with variety of projects using production gear including various models of cameras, lenses, tripods, and other gear related to shooting.
- Work with Production team to build sets for production needs.
- Assist with general duties.
- Maintaining production equipment before and after projects.
- Coordinate the tracking of all production assets.
- Assist with research and ordering of equipment.
- Support with reporting and tracking maintenance and repairs of production equipment.
- Ingest media into company’s archiving system and prepare media for Editors.
- Log footage and edit basic to intermediate level projects.
- Operate additional cameras as needed for production needs including live events.
- ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum Degree Required: Minimum college or trade school experience in production or similar field..
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of practical field experience working in multiple aspects of film and video production.
- Color grading at intermediate level.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:
- Thorough understanding of fishing, hunting, and other outdoor skills as required to best work with production team in outdoor recreation company.
- Strong work ethic. Outgoing personality with ability to interact within group of creative individuals in a dynamic and constantly changing environment. Willingness to react with short notice to changes in daily routine.
- Willing to travel as required – often locations require extensive driving and multiple night stays with early and late hours.
- Strong communication skills – able to understand direction and make themselves understood when communicating objectives for accomplishing story lines or goals of a production.
- Thorough knowledge of Avid non-linear editing systems, specifically the Avid Media Composer or similar.
- Strong working knowledge of various codecs, containers and file types used in today’s media environment.
- Able to work within a team environment including in the field or studio and in the post process, editing and finishing.
- Able to lift and carry heavy equipment in variety of terrain and conditions from very hot to very cold.
- Good driving record, able to secure Missouri Operator’s License Class E.
- Good organizational skills: able to keep multiple projects balanced at any one time
- Strong video resume required. This resume should demonstrate samples from all of the areas mentioned above.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- 25-30%
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Regularly performs computer work and sits.
- Occasionally walks and stands.
- Seldom/never lifts up to 50lbs.
INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT:
- Performs duties within scope of general company policies, procedures, and objectives. Analyzes problems and performs needs assessments. Uses judgment in adapting broad guidelines to achieve desired result. Regular exercise of independent judgment within accepted practices. Makes recommendations that affect policies, procedures, and practices.
Full Time Benefits Summary:
Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Voluntary benefits
- 401k Retirement Savings
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick time
- Bass Pro Cares Fund
- And more!
Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Reasonable Accommodations
Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.
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