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Originally posted by charly
Well I think you are going a little over the top for solo girl, for boy girl could be more, but you are right what are we asking what the content is?
So let's say it was a guy new to shooting doing solo girl.
He needs to buy Equipment, props, clothing, location, models, etc. Anyone want to chip in with some more things feel free.
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Over the top? Maybe for solo girl...but B/G? Go check out my site, spunkmouth.com. Last girl is Delilah. Her rate is $750 for B/G. My male talent was another $350. Set fee was $150 (cheap, the guy who owns the studio takes care of me) and toss in another miscellanous $100 for DV tape, bottled water, and maybe some Pepsi. That's $1350 my friend, and I'm shooting/directing. If you aren't, add $250 or so more. Oh yea...lube, baby wipes, and don't foget copies for model releases and ID's!!
Quote a solo girl $100 an hour. Maybe $75 if you're "iffy" on her looks, or she's got some tats that don't reallywork well. If she's really hot and you quote her $100, she might laugh at you. It all depends.
Have her bring her own clothes. (Aside: I know a newbie photographer who went out and spent $500 on lingerie after he got his camera...cause he was "really picky about what the girls wore." The result? He was ripped off left and right...by the girls, other photographers, and people who "just wanted to borrow something quick.")
Got a pal that'll let you use his house for a shoot? That's one idea...hotel rooms are quick and easy. Just be discreet. $100 for a nice one? $150? Where I live, depends on time of year...summer, and I get smoking deals on really nice suites. Pro sets/"porn houses" in LA can run hundreds a day...usually they're $200 an hour or so.
The Canon GL-2 I shoot with was $3000 with a case, give or take. It's worth every penny. Add $350 for amateur lights (that I think work just fine) another $400 for a Pelican case for the lights so you can cart them around, another $600 - $1000 for a good digital camera, and a miscellaneous $200 for mem sticks, lens cleaner, filter, and DV tapes.
How much is that? You do the math. I'm too tired.
Tips cause I'm in a good mood: try to schedule a shoot at the end of the month, when rent's due (usually models offer discount rates...especially if you can use them for 2 or 3 sets), always treat all models you hire with respect and dignity; make sure you have water, soda, and maybe some food on set; always tell the models they can have someone present if they feel uncomfortable; never, ever try to get a BJ or fuck a girl on the side (word gets around fast if you pull shit like that), and always tack on another hour or so to however long you think your shoot is gonna take...you think 2 hours -- probably more like 3 1/2.
I can't think of anything else right now. I'm sure I will in, like, 5 minutes.