How many content shooters work in mainstream as well? - GoFuckYourself.com

VikingMan · 05-13-2008, 09:49 AM

Yesterday I shot porn. Today I am working on a cooking show.

Sometimes get on some good music videos as a DOP, sometimes decent budget indie movies as a sound guy or BTS footage.

You?

Sebastian Sands · 05-13-2008, 09:58 AM

I have done some stuff in mainstream, although I like adult better, every now and then it is a nice change to do a mainstream gig. My buddy Randy from Kool Katz Media goes between adult and mainstream all the time.

His mainstream sample page http://www.koolkatzmedia.com/index.php?useraction=demos

His adult sample page http://www.koolkatzmedia.com/index.php?useraction=adult

marcop · 05-13-2008, 09:59 AM

I used take on advertising and editorial photographic work, but haven't done so in a while. I'm going to Napa Valley tomorrow to shoot landscapes and hope to sell some of the pictures, but I'm shooting on spec.

VikingMan · 05-13-2008, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by marcop

I used take on advertising and editorial photographic work, but haven't done so in a while. I'm going to Napa Valley tomorrow to shoot landscapes and hope to sell some of the pictures, but I'm shooting on spec.

What wide lens do you use most for your landscapes? I am close to pulling the trigger on the 14-24 2.8 Nikon.

marcop · 05-13-2008, 10:26 AM

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What wide lens do you use most for your landscapes? I am close to pulling the trigger on the 14-24 2.8 Nikon.

It depends on the camera. I have a 4x5 and like to use a 135mm lens, but I'm not taking that tomorrow. I'm bringing my Hasselblad X-Pan with a 45mm lens, and possibly my Hassy 6x6. I'm gonna shoot some HDR photos with my DSLR... my favorite lens with that is a 24-85mm, but I have a 17-35mm as well.

If I'm shooting film, I like to cross-process too... here's a couple (fairly low rez) samples, shot on two different chrome films:

VikingMan · 05-13-2008, 11:16 AM

Wowza, those are great photos, I really like the first one.

Grapesoda · 05-13-2008, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by *******

Yesterday I shot porn. Today I am working on a cooking show.

Sometimes get on some good music videos as a DOP, sometimes decent budget indie movies as a sound guy or BTS footage.

You?

FYI: it's DP, not DOP

Sebastian Sands · 05-13-2008, 11:23 AM

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FYI: it's DP, not DOP

Was trying to look at your portfolio, but man you make it a hassle to see anything.

VikingMan · 05-13-2008, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by bm bradley

FYI: it's DP, not DOP

I always use DOP instead of DP around porn people so they do not get too confused.

BTW, plenty of DPs call themselves DOPs.

Grapesoda · 05-13-2008, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Sebastian Sands

Was trying to look at your portfolio, but man you make it a hassle to see anything.

it's private client stuff. just hit me with an email and I'll send you a user/pass. how hard is that?

randykoolkat · 05-13-2008, 11:28 AM

I do work in both mainstream and adult all the time, as my friend Sebestian Sands said earlier in this thread. They both have their benefits and problems, and you get your fair share of drama in both. I shoot and post everything from broadcast TV shows and commercials to corporate and marketing videos. Plus a lot of adult web work and DVD releases. At the end of the day (or the production) I just try and make the best looking and creative video possible, and I really love what I do

Grapesoda · 05-13-2008, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by *******

I always use DOP instead of DP around porn people so they do not get too confused.

BTW, plenty of DPs call themselves DOPs.

on set we never said ask 'the DOP' it's always ask the DP, get the DP, tell the DP etc...in over 20 years never heard anyone refer to the DP as a DOP except this instance. I was even in the guild for several years as a DP. there was assistants, camera operators, photographers and DP's HOWEVER you can be a 'DOPe' if you'd like to be

marcop · 05-13-2008, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by *******

Wowza, those are great photos, I really like the first one.

Thanks. Both photos were shot with the X-Pan... it's a fucking awesome camera.

VikingMan · 05-13-2008, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by bm bradley

on set we never said ask 'the DOP' it's always ask the DP, get the DP, tell the DP etc...in over 20 years never heard anyone refer to the DP as a DOP except this instance. I was even in the guild for several years as a DP. there was assistants, camera operators, photographers and DP's HOWEVER you can be a 'DOPe' if you'd like to be

Ok next time I hear my friend who is a DP who works on blockbusters refer to himself as a DOP I will let him know that Brian says he is wrong.

CIVMatt · 05-13-2008, 06:39 PM

I do a lot of mainstream photography that you've prolly seen before

DirtyDanza · 05-13-2008, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by bm bradley

FYI: it's DP, not DOP

thats how ive always heard it...

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Originally Posted by bm bradley

on set we never said ask 'the DOP' it's always ask the DP, get the DP, tell the DP etc...in over 20 years never heard anyone refer to the DP as a DOP except this instance. I was even in the guild for several years as a DP. there was assistants, camera operators, photographers and DP's HOWEVER you can be a 'DOPe' if you'd like to be

although I am no guild member I do agree with you.. so I did a little research to see if anyone else said it... then I found this thread http://dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=121255

strange I know

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Originally Posted by *******

I always use DOP instead of DP around porn people so they do not get too confused.

BTW, plenty of DPs call themselves DOPs.

Ive honestly never heard it.. although my background is mainly here in america on reality tv shows as the dp... but I found that thread...

I think we should put a thread on here for the video guys.. then we can talk and all understand LOL

05-13-2008, 09:49 AM	#1
VikingMan Exploiting human weakness Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: next to a salmon stream Posts: 6,531	How many content shooters work in mainstream as well? Yesterday I shot porn. Today I am working on a cooking show. Sometimes get on some good music videos as a DOP, sometimes decent budget indie movies as a sound guy or BTS footage. You?

05-13-2008, 11:28 AM	#11
randykoolkat Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Las Vegas,NV Posts: 45	I do work in both mainstream and adult all the time, as my friend Sebestian Sands said earlier in this thread. They both have their benefits and problems, and you get your fair share of drama in both. I shoot and post everything from broadcast TV shows and commercials to corporate and marketing videos. Plus a lot of adult web work and DVD releases. At the end of the day (or the production) I just try and make the best looking and creative video possible, and I really love what I do __________________ Randy Content Producer/Video Production/Post Production Kool Katz Media http://www.koolkatzmedia.com/xxx randy at koolkatzmedia.com ICQ 405727480

05-13-2008, 06:39 PM	#15
CIVMatt Amateur Pimpin Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 13,075	I do a lot of mainstream photography that you've prolly seen before __________________ Make easy money with Webcams

05-13-2008, 09:58 AM	#2
Sebastian Sands Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ICQ: 211-417-740 Posts: 5,223	I have done some stuff in mainstream, although I like adult better, every now and then it is a nice change to do a mainstream gig. My buddy Randy from Kool Katz Media goes between adult and mainstream all the time. His mainstream sample page http://www.koolkatzmedia.com/index.php?useraction=demos His adult sample page http://www.koolkatzmedia.com/index.php?useraction=adult

05-13-2008, 09:59 AM	#3
marcop Content Producer Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 4,144	I used take on advertising and editorial photographic work, but haven't done so in a while. I'm going to Napa Valley tomorrow to shoot landscapes and hope to sell some of the pictures, but I'm shooting on spec.

05-13-2008, 11:16 AM	#6
VikingMan Exploiting human weakness Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: next to a salmon stream Posts: 6,531	Wowza, those are great photos, I really like the first one.