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    What do you like about Game of Thrones?

    Tits and dragons!
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    To PAY or not to PAY actors?

    This is simply not true, and does not address the points that brought up. But as I've said I'm just providing information to the best of my ability, based on 10 years in the game and doing this for real. Do whatever you want just make informed choices. A wise man one told me not to argue with...
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    To PAY or not to PAY actors?

    So does the Fed. I don't say it wrong or that I disagree with you. In this situation I think its most fare to say "hey we are all trying to move up in one of the most competitive industries in world, we are hommies, I'll ride with you if you ride with me. But I got the respect for you that if...
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    To PAY or not to PAY actors?

    Not my shorts, I gave my crew points, making them partners. Which was fine, except one actually made a small profit and I hadn't build a system for getting people their money. I had to figure everyones pay then ask them where to send the checks. Which was probably more effort then the ~$15 each...
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    To PAY or not to PAY actors?

    Sorry it took me a few days to get back to you, remember I'm not a lawyer, but lets do this thing. Given that making a film is the 'production of goods for commerce' even if you don't make any money on it (or intend to). Not paying people is a clear violation of US Code Title 29, S206, Chapter...
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    To PAY or not to PAY actors?

    Not a lawyer but its a fairly clear violation of Title 9 of the US Code Chapter 8, Section 206. As you stated they are working for you, so we are talking about commerce and not a hobby (like playing rec league football). Its also probably a violation of a similar state law. "Every employer...
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    Permits and Liability Insurance

    I add them to my liability insurance as additionally insured and have their address as the insured location of the shoot. I also do my best to pay them.
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    Director Reputation - Potential Controversial Project

    I wouldn't worry about drug use, you'll get just as many jobs for it as you will lose for showing it (i'm betting 1 each.) I wouldn't touch a project I felt conflicted with my sense of self. I see it as my job as a creative to build the world I want to live in. For me this world involves humans...
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    BBC sued for "Orphan Black".

    I really need to add the "no scripts will be read without prior agreement in writing" thing from my email signature to the contact page of my website.
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    Permits and Liability Insurance

    Every municipality is different, but a $1,000,000 public liability is a good ball park, its what has been required everywhere I have filmed. If you are in a place you have permission to be you can film anything you can see (as far as scenery). Cities require a permit for things filmed on...
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    How to calculate a day rate?

    For this client you need to do calculate a base rate, and a travel rate. I have no experience in live video production or Australia so I can't help you with day rate. But I can help with travel rate. To figure out your travel rate you need to know what they are including, and what they expect...
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    Second Shooter acknowledgment in credits

    A. you didn't do Cinematography at a wedding, you did Videography. B. B Camera Operator is appropriate.
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    Mastering focus pulling

    Besides what David said its about having accurate marks, and good timing.
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    Now We're Talking Cameras

    I want one on set so bad, and I don't even touch the camera.
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    Question about mixing lights, that you want to be the same in the movie.

    400 degrees K, not 4. Zeros matter dude. You need to get CTO Gel (google it). I'd start with 1/4th CTO and maybe some plus green (google it).
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