AUSkyguy 0 #1 May 3, 2008 I just got offered to take video and pictures of a band playing at a bar here in Auburn and I don't know how much to charge them. I'll be using a rebel Xti and a sigma 10-20mm lens. It'll probably take 2 hours. How much should I charge?-Chris Martin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PharmerPhil 0 #2 May 3, 2008 Pictures AND video? Of a live act??? Not advisable. I would pick one or the other,...not both. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #3 May 3, 2008 My company get's 120.00 an hour for video production and still images would depend on the use and how many images as well as copyrights. So a little more info on the stills would be needed. As Phil said, it is tough to do both as a solo camera operator.you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMFin 0 #4 May 3, 2008 Quote I just got offered to take video and pictures of a band playing at a bar here in Auburn and I don't know how much to charge them. I'll be using a rebel Xti and a sigma 10-20mm lens. It'll probably take 2 hours. How much should I charge? A Sigma 10-20mm without a flash ? Im not a professional photographer but this setup sounds like a bad idea. Most likely the bar is going to be quite dark and you would need a decent flash (preferably with a bouncer). The lens isnt really good for anything other than taking pictures of the audience, and even then you will propably not have enough light. A 50mm f/1.8 would be a cheap solution to actually make some difference. With f/1.8 the need for a flash isnt nearly as big.. Canon 50mm 1.8 is something around 100 dollars.. Personally I like the 16-35 L f/2.8 alot for this kind of things. Even though it is also really wide and demands you are close to the subject.. (I also shoot with 1.6 crop censor) Attached a sample of the 16-35 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AUSkyguy 0 #5 May 3, 2008 Nah, I'm using a flash. And I also have other lenses that I'll be using. Thanks for the help guys. I quoted them a price and I'm doing the job tonight. I'm gonna be shooing stills mostly but I'm also gonna set up a video camera on a tripod just for a few songs in particular. Thanks again for all the help -Chris Martin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fast 0 #6 May 5, 2008 Quote Nah, I'm using a flash. And I also have other lenses that I'll be using. Thanks for the help guys. I quoted them a price and I'm doing the job tonight. I'm gonna be shooing stills mostly but I'm also gonna set up a video camera on a tripod just for a few songs in particular. Thanks again for all the help Good luck!~D Where troubles melt like lemon drops Away above the chimney tops That's where you'll find me. Swooping is taking one last poke at the bear before escaping it's cave - davelepka Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
