Videography
Equipment
The challenges of low light event videography require a combination of a stabilized sensor camera body, and/or stabilized lens, camera light, perform well at high ISO.
Camera Body
Preference given to latest generation Full Frame, or pro level APS-C camera bodies. Mirrorless cameras should use a phase detect autofocus system.
Lenses
A wide aperture lens is critical to deliver enough light to the autofocus system. Your lens should be 16mm-28mm wide (Full Frame equivalent) with at least an f2.8 wide aperture. For Full Frame a 20mm, 24mm, or 28mm prime lens in the f1.4 - f2.0 range is ideal, or a 16-35mm f2.8 (f4 ok on latest generation FF bodies). For APS-C Bodies, a f1.4 - f2.0 prime in the 14-28mm range is ideal.
Stabilization
You must have either stabilized sensor camera body, a stabilized lens or be using a gimble.
Lighting
You should have a camera-mounted led light. Failure to use a light may reduce your total pay.
Files
Have the ability to capture Full HD 1920x1080 or greater 16x9 Aspect Ratio files. Files must be uploaded within 24 hours of your event coverage. Uploading files later than 24 hours after your event coverage may reduce your total pay. Failure to deliver Full HD 1920x1080 or greater 16x9 Aspect Ratio files may reduce your total pay. Video will be processed by us, no editing required.
Shooting Requirements/Expectations
Reliability, Commitment, Professionalism: If booked for an event, you are committing to shoot the event, and honor the agreed upon date. Canceling our booking in favor of other work (wedding etc.) is not acceptable. However If you can’t 100% commit to an availability request, we would still like to add you to our talent pool as a backup videographer for last minute opportunities in case of a cancellation in your area.
Captured Video: All video captured during the event is considered work for hire, for use, modification, and posting exclusively by Crawl With US and affiliates, and may not otherwise be sold, transferred, or posted elsewhere without express written permission.
Hiring Process: We will use the submission form below to consider you for hire. Submitting the form does not guarantee that you will be booked for any current or future event, only that your contact, equipment, and availability information will be on file for our consideration. You will be contacted directly if we have an event we would like you to cover in your area. If you have already covered any event, this agreement is binding in its entirety retroactively.
Payment: If contacted to cover an event, payment is made via the Square payroll system after all video files are uploaded successfully and quality is verified. Pay is generally $300 per event for 3 hours of coverage but may vary by city or crawl. The time range is typically 5-8pm. The Monday following the event, you will be emailed an invite link to join the Square payroll system. Payment is generally made on or before the Friday following the event.
Videographer Resources: If contacted to cover an event, you will be given password access to a web page with detailed equipment setup recommendations, shot list, interaction tips, and a file submission form. You will need to read through this prior to the event, to make sure you understand the camera settings and types of video clips we require.
Liability: Crawl With US is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged property, please keep your equipment with you and secure at all times.
Application & Agreement
To apply, you must be 21 years of age or older, with a valid state issued ID, or passport.
By submitting this form, you agree that you have read and understand the requirements for equipment, work for hire event coverage, file delivery, payment, and liability. If you have already videographed any event, this agreement is binding in its entirety retroactively. Thank you for your interest!