Videographer/camera Operator - Hamilton, Canada - DanceBUG

DanceBUG

Verified Company

Hamilton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

DanceBUG Inc.

is assembling a team of SEASONAL Videographers/Camera Operators to travel the country to Shoot and Stream Dance Competitions, Recitals, and Workshops.

This is opportunity will be available from March through June.

Key Responsibilities:

Setup field kit onsite which consists of video, audio, and streaming components.
Perform a daily "Vido Test Capture", adjusting white balance, exposure, focus, and horizon line as needed.
Record and log performances (Primary via laptop, Secondary via cards in camera).
Record and monitor audio levels to ensure clean sound (Primary via audio interface + laptop, Secondary/Backup via field recorder).
Perform a daily "Audio Test Capture", that includes reviewing and adjusting both Primary and Backup levels until audio is clean.
Connect and monitor broadcast stream via OBS, starting, stopping, and adjusting scenes as required.
Upload data each event evening.
Ship data back to Head Office after each event.
Checkin with assigned Coach weekly for feedback.
Travel to events throughout the country.

Gig Requirements:

Min. of 4 years experience working as a Videographer/Camera Operator.
Knowledge of adjusting camera settings. Must be able to set white balance, exposure, and focus.
Must be able to listen to audio and adjust levels so sound is not distorted or blown out.
Comfortable using Windows based computers. Experience with editing software like DaVinci or Premier is considered an asset.
Experience with basic data management/transferring data from computer to secondary drives.
Available to shoot Thursday through Sunday.
Able to work a 16 hour "Production Day".
Hold a VALID Canadian Driver's License.
Comfortable driving up to 3 hours.
Able to lift approximately 50 lbs.
Legally Authorized to work in Canada.
Comfortable being exposed to loud music and flashing lights.
Comfortable working from a stationary position (seated or standing) for long stretches of time (34 hours).
Must have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders of all levels.

Additional Information:

Training is PAID and consists of both "Classroom" style and In-Field training. This will take place in Jan/Feb.

- "TRAVEL TIME" is paid.

All EXPENSES are COVERED gas, parking, hotels, tolls, food, etc.
Each member of the team has their OWN HOTEL ROOM. NO sharing of hotel rooms is required.
Events range (typically) from 35 days. The average event is 4 days. Events may be longer.
DanceBUG services clients with events from coast to coast.
Typical event day is 7:00am8:00am SETUP, 8:00am to 11:00pm SHOOTING, for a 16hour day.
Opportunity for INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL to events in places like Australia, England, Costa Rica, Mexico, South Africa for those interested.
All equipment needed to do this is provided.
Availability is required/mandatory on the busiest weekends of the season. These weekends are;

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March 22, 2024
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April 3, 2024
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April 11, 2024
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April
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April 25, 2024
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May 1, 2024
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May 9, 2024
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May 30, 2024
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June 7, 2024
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June 14, 2024

About the Company:

Pioneers of the industry, their first product almost 25 years ago was a video adjudication solution called "Video Judge", followed by a suite of software solutions to assist with Registration, Scheduling, Tabulation, and Streaming.

Now considered the "Industry Standard" in Dance Videography and Photography. DanceBUG services more competitions and studios than any other organization in the World.

Job Types:
Temporary, Freelance

Contract length: 2-3 months

Salary:
$300.00-$400.00 per day

Application question(s):

This position requires travel. Are you willing and able to travel approx. 23 hours to get to and from events each week?
Are you available to shoot on ALL of the following weekends:

March 22, 202

April 3, 202
April 11, 202
April
April

25, 202- May 1, 202- May 9, 202- May 30, 202- June 7, 202- June 14, 202- Are you available to shoot Thursdays through Sundays with potential travel the day before/after?

Experience: