I am still in pre-production, but in about 8 months I will need to have a DP and a small crew (grip, gaffer, etc.). I live in a small town and I'm hoping to find people who will work for screen credit only.
Here's my plan to find these people:
Once the screenplay is finalized, I present it to every single camera operator that I can find. This includes the guys who operate the camera at the local HUGE chuch which is broadcasted on television, the local news crew guys and anyone I can find at the local university. I plan on being up front with them and telling them that it's for screen credit only, but that the project will be a lot of fun. So far, that's been good enough to get my composer, screenwriter and several actors on board for nothing more than screen credit, so why wouldn't it work for a DP?
So here are my questions:
1. Does that sound like it will work?
I mean, anywhere else I should look for a DP and crew?
2. I know little about the use of high-end video equipment, so what should I look for when scouting for a DP?
Thank you!
p.s.
I'm new to this website and so far it's been very helpful - thanks a lot!
Here's my plan to find these people:
Once the screenplay is finalized, I present it to every single camera operator that I can find. This includes the guys who operate the camera at the local HUGE chuch which is broadcasted on television, the local news crew guys and anyone I can find at the local university. I plan on being up front with them and telling them that it's for screen credit only, but that the project will be a lot of fun. So far, that's been good enough to get my composer, screenwriter and several actors on board for nothing more than screen credit, so why wouldn't it work for a DP?
So here are my questions:
1. Does that sound like it will work?
I mean, anywhere else I should look for a DP and crew?2. I know little about the use of high-end video equipment, so what should I look for when scouting for a DP?
Thank you!
p.s.
I'm new to this website and so far it's been very helpful - thanks a lot!
