Got a call from NBC

[Nikolai]

I'm so stocked!!!!:barb
They saw me at LA Fashion Week (http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=87114), saw the results, and now they called me and want me to do a model shoot which will be used as a prop in a show. They demand exclusive rights.
I will try to explore that tonight, but in the mean time - what the current rate for something like that? Anybody can tell me a ballpark figure so I at least would know that the playing field is?

[Richard]

WTG, Nik. :barb:barb:barb Let us know how this develops.

Cheers,

[Nikolai]

WTG, Nik. :barb:barb:barb Let us know how this develops.

Cheers,
I sure will, they need it this week:-) :wink
Now, I need to figure out the price...:scratch :bash

[DJ-S1]

Awesome news Nik! You deserve it :clap Good luck!!

[Cason]

Now, I need to figure out the price...:scratch :bash

I thought you gave some great advice here:

http://www.dgrin.com/showpost.php?p=694991&postcount=12

http://www.dgrin.com/showpost.php?p=695003&postcount=14


Congrats on the job!

[Nikolai]

I thought you gave some great advice here:

Congrats on the job!
LOL, thanks :wink
I will get to my book tonight... But that means few more hours of the question boling in my head with no answer :rofl

[schmoo]

No advice on this end but WTG! Fantastic opportunity and I hope you knock their socks off. Keep us updated! :D

[Nikolai]

No advice on this end but WTG! Fantastic opportunity and I hope you knock their socks off. Keep us updated! :D
Thanks, Steph! :thumb
I got some very good advice from a pro who does that for a living, hopefully it'll work out!

[Llywellyn]

Way cool, Nikolai! Congrats! :clap Let us know how it all goes.

[ChrisJ]

Nice job, Nik! Keep us posted...

[Nikolai]

Kerry, Chris - thanks, guys, will do!:thumb

[chuckinsocal]

There's a program called FotoQuote Pro which gives the price ranges for just about every photo shoot scenario imaginable in every industry including shooting for a TV show. I just tried to copy and paste some quotes from it but it won't let me do that.

Some of the key factors they mention are:

What is the time frame (duration of the shoot, an hour, a day, a week?)
How many subjects (models)?
How many poses?
Will they supply the models, or an agency, or you?
Can you bring an assistant?
What will the usage be (minor prop, major prop, plot, promotion, etc).

The program may be a little pricey but it may be worth looking into for this kind of job. You can Google FotoQuote to find their site.

I Hope this helps a little.

Chuck Cannova
http://chuckinsocal.SmugMug.com

[Nikolai]

There's a program called FotoQuote Pro which gives the price ranges for just about every photo shoot scenario imaginable in every industry including shooting for a TV show. I just tried to copy and paste some quotes from it but it won't let me do that.

Some of the key factors they mention are:

What is the time frame (duration of the shoot, an hour, a day, a week?)
How many subjects (models)?
How many poses?
Will they supply the models, or an agency, or you?
Can you bring an assistant?
What will the usage be (minor prop, major prop, plot, promotion, etc).

The program may be a little pricey but it may be worth looking into for this kind of job. You can Google FotoQuote to find their site.

I Hope this helps a little.

Chuck Cannova
http://chuckinsocal.SmugMug.com

Thank you for your help, Chuck, I will check it out!

[photodoug]

hard ball = hard cash. Exclusive rights means you need to get yours up front.

[Izzy Garavito]

Congrats man, keep us posted!

[Ann McRae]

:clap :clap :clap :barb :barb WTG, Nik!

[Nikolai]

hard ball = hard cash. Exclusive rights means you need to get yours up front.
Thanks!
We'll see how it goes:-)

[Nikolai]

Congrats man, keep us posted!
Thanks Izzy, I will!

[Nikolai]

:clap :clap :clap :barb :barb WTG, Nik!
Thank you Ann!
I hope I didn't jinx it yet:-)

[rich56k]

I'm so stocked!!!!:barb
They saw me at LA Fashion Week (http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=87114), saw the results, and now they called me and want me to do a model shoot which will be used as a prop in a show. They demand exclusive rights.
I will try to explore that tonight, but in the mean time - what the current rate for something like that? Anybody can tell me a ballpark figure so I at least would know that the playing field is?


Nikolai,

CONGRATS :thumb :clap :thumb

Check this link (american society of media photographers)

http://www.asmp.org/

then see "features" there's a huge amount of info - exactly what you're looking for :deal
membership not required :D

rich56k
(being inherently lazy - i'll use this post to solicit anyone running windows to please check my home page and see if my flash SS is running - i attend a community college and it only works on some of the windows PCs they have - have cleared the cache no matter?!?!? thanks!)

[Nikolai]

Nikolai,

CONGRATS :thumb :clap :thumb

Check this link (american society of media photographers)

http://www.asmp.org/

then see "features" there's a huge amount of info - exactly what you're looking for :deal
membership not required :D

rich56k
(being inherently lazy - i'll use this post to solicit anyone running windows to please check my home page and see if my flash SS is running - i attend a community college and it only works on some of the windows PCs they have - have cleared the cache no matter?!?!? thanks!)

Thank you, Rich, will do! :thumb

[David_S85]

Nice to hear of this fantastic opportunity for you, Nik. Do keep us posted.

[Nikolai]

Nice to hear of this fantastic opportunity for you, Nik. Do keep us posted.
Thanks, Dave! I'm all excited!:thumb Now, let's see if they actually call back :wink

[Dee]

What a fantastic opportunity!!! I hope it all works out great for you!

[ziggy53]

Congratulations Nik! :clap

In addition to compensation, see if you can get a byline for yourself.

[urbanaries]

Awesome news!!! Congrats Nikolai! Well deserved. :thumb

[saurora]

Yeahhhh Nik!!!!!! Way to go! Good luck and I know you'll be reporting back! :clap :clap :clap

[Nikolai]

What a fantastic opportunity!!! I hope it all works out great for you!
Thank you, Dee, keep your fingers crossed for me! :wink

[Nikolai]

Congratulations Nik! :clap

In addition to compensation, see if you can get a byline for yourself.
Thanks, Ziggy! :thumb
I knida doubt that. I had a chance to speak with the "in" guy, it doesn't look like this gonna happen. But a nice paid gig and a potential long term, rich and famous client is sure a goal to pursue... :rofl

[Nikolai]

Awesome news!!! Congrats Nikolai! Well deserved. :thumb
Thank you, appreciate it!
It's kinda funny how it happens. I do honestly believe that the stuff I shot during the reenactments, for instance, let alone in Utah/Montana, is WAY more interesting than my catwalk snapshots.
But I guess you goota go into the Hollywood itself to get noticed...:rofl
Oh well, tonight is another show, will try to go for f/4 :-):wink

[Nikolai]

Yeahhhh Nik!!!!!! Way to go! Good luck and I know you'll be reporting back! :clap :clap :clap
Thanks, Susan!
Thank you for the good luck wish, I need it!:thumb
And of course, I let you guys know what happens :deal - even if, as I suspect, it's gonna be yet another cold lead...:dunno

[aktse]

:clap:clap:clap:clap

So well deserved!

[Nikolai]

:clap:clap:clap:clap

So well deserved!
Thank you April! :lust
Thus far it was only a call. Nobody has been shot yet:-) :wink

[RogersDA]

This is awesome news, Nik. Be sure to share some shots (if you can)!:clap

[Nikolai]

This is awesome news, Nik. Be sure to share some shots (if you can)!:clap
Thanks! :thumb
IF it happens and IF they let me - they were very keen about exclusivity...:scratch

[Nikolai]

Oh well...

I should've known. I should've had my price ready :bash
Called them myself today only to find out that they got a quote yesterday from somebody else and they not gonna use me. :rolleyes

Thank you everybody for the huge encouragement, sorry for the disappointment! :dunno
PS
At least NOW I know my prices in my sleep:D

[RogersDA]

Oh well...

I should've known. I should've had my price ready :bash
Called them myself today only to find out that they got a quote yesterday from somebody else and they not gonna use me. :rolleyes

Thank you everybody for the huge encouragement, sorry for the disappointment! :dunno
PS
At least NOW I know my prices in my sleep:D
Hey - it's still good props to know that others (outside of Dgrin) appreciate your work. :thumb

Keep shootin'!

[Nikolai]

Hey - it's still good props to know that others (outside of Dgrin) appreciate your work. :thumb

Keep shootin'!
You bet I will! :-) Tonight is the another red carpet/denim collection show at LA Fashion Week, so more ais coming!:thumb

[aktse]

You bet I will! :-) Tonight is the another red carpet/denim collection show at LA Fashion Week, so more ais coming!:thumb

And bring more business cards :wink

[Seefutlung]

Good Luck!

Gary

[Cason]

Anybody can tell me a ballpark figure so I at least would know that the playing field is?

So, what was the ballpark figure? $1500-$3500?

[Nikolai]

So, what was the ballpark figure? $1500-$3500?$1500

[Nikolai]

And bring more business cards :wink
You bet I will. :thumb Can't wait to get rid of old design and order a new fresh batch :rofl

[Nikolai]

Good Luck!

Gary
Thanks Gary! Wanna join me? :wink

[Seefutlung]

Thanks Gary! Wanna join me? :wink

Tonight?

[Nikolai]

Tonight?
Yep. Red carpet starts at 9, I plan to be there around 8.