chris alstrin
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I thought I would share this for some Tuesday morning humor. Last week I got a text from an unknown number saying they were interested in my work and if I could please send me reel and info..etc to their email. Email being: alanparker01filmsproduction@gmail.com
I gladly sent my info over and this morning got this email to which I'm still laughing about. :laugh:
Anyone else have something like this happen? Since when does the DP manage "financial activities"
Dear Applicant,
Greetings,I hope this beautiful day finds you doing well?I received your resume in response to the my text Thanks for the confirmation of your availability and sorry for the delay in response. Your resume has been reviewed and you sounds great with your past experiences .
About Me:
Alan Parker is a director, writer, producer, began my career in advertising as a copywriter and graduated to writing and directing commercials where in the late 60’s he was one of a small group of British directors who revolutionized world advertising. In 1980 he received the D&AD Gold President’s Award. I also hold private and group workshops and classes, as I love to teach other people how to achieve their creative photographic vision.
I really feel I need some assistance at this time that's why I need someone who can work with me hand in hand throughout the production period. We are presently working on a short film which I'm directing the production aspect, although work hasn't commenced and we should start working on the film in next 2 weeks .
As the DoP , You will assists the film director by establishing the visual look of the movie.
You will work closely with me and other crew throughout the production process, Duties basically would be ;
Manage disk space, file structure, workflow and delivery of projects on XSAN
-Keep track of digital media, ensuring it is labeled, stored, media managed and archived correctly
-Versioning of on-air promos, ensuring accuracy of audio tags and end graphics
-Outputting to a variety of formats: Quicktime, MP4, HD Cam, DVD
-Delivery of final materials internally and externally via digital transfer (Aspera), FTP, Dropbox and tape
-Digitizing and Sub-clipping footage, entering metadata and maintaining online digital footage library
-Preparing projects, gathering elements and creating string outs for producers and editors prior to edit
-Address departmental projects and requests as needed
-Assist with rough cutting promos and sales videos as needed
-Play key role digitizing and organizing assets in network archival project
-Work with IT department to oversee and troubleshoot edit facilities (Macs, PCs, video cards, and tape decks) for freelance editors
-Taking care of Financial activities.
NOTE:
Your present job doesn't affect the Status of the job because i need to place you on trial period i need someone who can perform his or her duties with resourceful and proactive in dealing with problems and queries, All i need you to do is to complete all task in a timely manner. I am being thorough and explanatory here because i have hired people in the past who did not live up to what i expected and this time, i do not want to make the same mistake. I have decided to offer you a probationary offer (trial period). Here i want to see how you would demonstrate your skills and how exceptional you are and how efficient and on time you will be. I will need you to perform a couple of tasks for me during this coming week, which are part of basic duties you will be performing before the project fully start and if i am impressed and convinced that you are right for the job, I will be setting up a meeting with you once am done with this shooting am presently working on. Successful completion of the trial period qualifies you for an interview and Temporary weekly wage for the trial period will be Six Hundred Fifty Dollars/weekly and full employment details and permanent salary package + bonuses will be discussed in our meetings.
If the above work with you, I will take all necessary step and make my financial adviser have payment for these purchases and tasks, mailed to you. The trial period runs for a week or two. If you want to sign up for this, Kindly provide the details below ...
Available Position: DoP
Type: Part-Time
Hours: 9 Hours per week
Days: 3 days per week
Weekly Pay: $1,500
BENEFITS:
• AD & D Insurance
• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, Vision
Willing to take this job position, I will take necessary step to have my financial officer have payment for the purchase and allowance to carryout the task, mailed to you. The trial period runs for a week . If you want to sign up for this, Kindly provide the details below ...
Your Full name ;
Mailing Address ;
City, State, Zip Code :
Mobile Phone Number :
Two Work or Personal References ;
Best Regards
Sir Alan Parker CBE
Director /writer /producer
Mobile No: +18316122986
Email:Alanparker01filmsproduction@gmail.com
IMDB: http://m.imdb.com/name/nm0000570/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/dir/Alan/Parker
Behance: https://www.behance.net/PARKER884721
Web: http://alanparker.com
I gladly sent my info over and this morning got this email to which I'm still laughing about. :laugh:
Anyone else have something like this happen? Since when does the DP manage "financial activities"
Dear Applicant,
Greetings,I hope this beautiful day finds you doing well?I received your resume in response to the my text Thanks for the confirmation of your availability and sorry for the delay in response. Your resume has been reviewed and you sounds great with your past experiences .
About Me:
Alan Parker is a director, writer, producer, began my career in advertising as a copywriter and graduated to writing and directing commercials where in the late 60’s he was one of a small group of British directors who revolutionized world advertising. In 1980 he received the D&AD Gold President’s Award. I also hold private and group workshops and classes, as I love to teach other people how to achieve their creative photographic vision.
I really feel I need some assistance at this time that's why I need someone who can work with me hand in hand throughout the production period. We are presently working on a short film which I'm directing the production aspect, although work hasn't commenced and we should start working on the film in next 2 weeks .
As the DoP , You will assists the film director by establishing the visual look of the movie.
You will work closely with me and other crew throughout the production process, Duties basically would be ;
Manage disk space, file structure, workflow and delivery of projects on XSAN
-Keep track of digital media, ensuring it is labeled, stored, media managed and archived correctly
-Versioning of on-air promos, ensuring accuracy of audio tags and end graphics
-Outputting to a variety of formats: Quicktime, MP4, HD Cam, DVD
-Delivery of final materials internally and externally via digital transfer (Aspera), FTP, Dropbox and tape
-Digitizing and Sub-clipping footage, entering metadata and maintaining online digital footage library
-Preparing projects, gathering elements and creating string outs for producers and editors prior to edit
-Address departmental projects and requests as needed
-Assist with rough cutting promos and sales videos as needed
-Play key role digitizing and organizing assets in network archival project
-Work with IT department to oversee and troubleshoot edit facilities (Macs, PCs, video cards, and tape decks) for freelance editors
-Taking care of Financial activities.
NOTE:
Your present job doesn't affect the Status of the job because i need to place you on trial period i need someone who can perform his or her duties with resourceful and proactive in dealing with problems and queries, All i need you to do is to complete all task in a timely manner. I am being thorough and explanatory here because i have hired people in the past who did not live up to what i expected and this time, i do not want to make the same mistake. I have decided to offer you a probationary offer (trial period). Here i want to see how you would demonstrate your skills and how exceptional you are and how efficient and on time you will be. I will need you to perform a couple of tasks for me during this coming week, which are part of basic duties you will be performing before the project fully start and if i am impressed and convinced that you are right for the job, I will be setting up a meeting with you once am done with this shooting am presently working on. Successful completion of the trial period qualifies you for an interview and Temporary weekly wage for the trial period will be Six Hundred Fifty Dollars/weekly and full employment details and permanent salary package + bonuses will be discussed in our meetings.
If the above work with you, I will take all necessary step and make my financial adviser have payment for these purchases and tasks, mailed to you. The trial period runs for a week or two. If you want to sign up for this, Kindly provide the details below ...
Available Position: DoP
Type: Part-Time
Hours: 9 Hours per week
Days: 3 days per week
Weekly Pay: $1,500
BENEFITS:
• AD & D Insurance
• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, Vision
Willing to take this job position, I will take necessary step to have my financial officer have payment for the purchase and allowance to carryout the task, mailed to you. The trial period runs for a week . If you want to sign up for this, Kindly provide the details below ...
Your Full name ;
Mailing Address ;
City, State, Zip Code :
Mobile Phone Number :
Two Work or Personal References ;
Best Regards
Sir Alan Parker CBE
Director /writer /producer
Mobile No: +18316122986
Email:Alanparker01filmsproduction@gmail.com
IMDB: http://m.imdb.com/name/nm0000570/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/dir/Alan/Parker
Behance: https://www.behance.net/PARKER884721
Web: http://alanparker.com
