[MacDV] My first graduation ceremony

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Just curious, what do people charge to do this kind of
work?  Is there a ballpark average? 


--- Claire Hart <listaddy at hartsites.com> wrote:
> I would definitely recommend to borrow a second
> camera.  Leave the 
> first one on the tripod aimed at center stage, for
> example, while you 
> move around filming the fun stuff with the second
> camera.  Right before 
> the handing out of diplomas, possibly move it to
> either the left or 
> right side of the stage, so you catch the front of
> the graduates as 
> they walk across the stage, shake hands, get
> diploma, smile, etc..  
> Make sure you leave a trustworthy person guarding
> that first camera, so 
> someone doesn't bump into it.
> 
> In the same way that motion picture DVDs nowadays
> have tons of extras 
> added to the disk along with the actual movie,
> possibly you could 
> create two movies.  One would be the "real" one, the
> edited one.  Then, 
> you could also have the "boring" one, which would be
> the stationary 
> camera on the tripod, so people can fast-forward to
> the few seconds 
> where they were getting their diploma.
> 
> Regarding the lighting, attend the rehearsal so you
> can practice 
> filming, find out which direction the graduates will
> be walking, and 
> get an accurate idea of the lighting.  Possibly
> attend another 
> graduation first, or another event in the same
> building, and use that 
> one as your practice.
> 
> Another more complicated and more expensive idea: 
> For an additional 
> fee, you could personalize the videos, adding that
> graduate's 10 
> seconds of glory into the video.  Of course, you
> would definitely have 
> to make that worth your time, especially if you are
> having to author 
> each one.
> 
> Our high school graduation was filmed last year by
> someone that charged 
> more for a less quality product.  In fact, he billed
> the organization 
> an additional $400 for additional hours.  I think
> this guy was just 
> getting into the field.  This year we are working
> with someone with a 
> proven record, and his fees are less.
> 
> Just some thoughts,
> Claire
> 
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