Wedding Careers With Chroma Shake What kind of equipment do I need? All of our professionals own their own gear as of now. In the future we do have intentions of buying extra gear and getting a small studio to work in. If you are an experienced professional in the wedding industry then you know what is expected of you and what the best equipment to use throughout the day may be. Photographers Must Own: At least one Digital SLR camera that shoots at 8.2 MP or higher. Enough memory cards to capture the expected amount of photos per job. A professional speedlight - and a complete understanding of how and when to use it. Enough battery power to get you through the day. We suggest buying rechargable batteries and to have extras on hand. Quality lenses that will allow you to perform to your highest ability. Videographers Must Own You must own a 3ccd camera with 30p and/or 24p capabilites. HD cams a plus. You must own an on-cam lighting unit and battery power for low light situations. You must own a fluid head tripod for steady shots. You must own an external microphone ( NEVER USE THE INTERNAL MIC. ) If shooting as main camera operator, you must own at least one wireless microphone set DJ Expectations All DJ's must own a full gear setup for quality performance. Microphones, Speaker systems, computer or other type of working system that allows you to play the requested tracks for the night. You also must own your own cables and be prepared to set up outdoors or anywhere the situation calls for. - We will always find out everything we need to know about power ahead of time. Always do an equipment check, forgeting one piece of equipment can be vital. Remember, you are the life of the party and set the pace for the entire reception. Frequently Asked Questions What kind of equipment do I need? How do we get paid? What about taxes? How are your vendors selected for projects? Why do you need my previous work to show clients? Who owns the rights to material I create for Chroma Shake? I could do this alone. Why do I need Chroma Shake Productions?   Now Hiring Wedding Planners We are currently seeking one, maybe two wedding planning professionals with experience or an educational background that would make you an important asset to the Chroma Shake team. Must have a firm understanding of budgeting and research skills to provide clients with the best options available to them. We wish to work with all types of budgets, nothing too small or large. Must have a professional attitude and great communication skills. You will often work directly with the clients help them find the best solutions to their every need. Contact us today to discuss how Chroma Shake can be the perfect career move for you. Photographers We are seeking professionals with experience in the wedding industry. We are looking to fill the position of lead photographer and there are a few openings for 1st and 2nd shooters. You must own your own equipment and have an educational background in photography. If you have the experience but no educational background we will still interview you to review your sample work. We shoot in digital formats and professional photo editing knowledge is a plus. Contact us listing your equipment, education, years of experience and a link to your work. If you do not have work online, we can meet with you to view a book. This is a freelance position that may turn to full time. If interested, we have other photo positions as well. DJ's and Live Entertainers Please contact us you are interested in doing Dj work. Experience is a must. You must own your own equipment as and song lists as well. We will be buying more songs but for now, you'll need your library. Any entertainers that wish to work with Chroma Shake Productions, contact us with all of your information such as who you are, what you do, how many members your band or act may have and be sure to leave contact information so we can reach you. Video Professionals Seeking 1st and 2nd shooters for video projects. If you are interested in shooting other projects aside from just weddings, be sure to mention it to us. We would like to see a reel and an equipment list as well. All wedding videographers must have a 3ccd camera, an on-cam lighting unit, a wireless lavalier, an external microphone for professional audio recording, enough battery power to last a full day, and the ability to shoot in various circumstances. Contact us with your information and experience level for an interview. Must dress well and have experience in wedding video production in order to qualify as one of our wedding vendors. If you are interested in other types of video positions only, see the careers section on the home page. - 2nd cam ops are not required to own wireless microphones, however, it is suggested. -- If you are also a video editor, please mention it in your cover letter. Copyright (c) 2008 chromashake.com. All rights reserved. Contact 585 398 7760 or write to PO BOX 25131 Farmington , NY 14425 -- Email cwgreen09@chromashake.com