Some people, especially those who didn`t previously work with written agreements, work based on the idea that talking about business isn`t cool. It spoils the atmosphere. It shows a lack of confidence. It`s square. Because of this attitude, asking to write things down is often an unpleasant time, especially with someone you`ve worked with before. But even if, at first, people remain resistant to this conversation, writing almost always leads to increased confidence, a sense of professionalism and a more relaxed atmosphere when greeting. If you have a disagreement about the terms, the written agreement often serves as a common point of reference for finding a solution. Perhaps you would even want to consider refusing to work with people who disagree to put the basic terms of your employment relationship on paper. By working with contracts, he establishes you professionally at the beginning of the relationship. Explain why it is important for you to reach a clear agreement in advance and offer to work with them to explain the conditions and why certain aspects are working in their favour. The creation of mutual contractual conditions can and should be collaborative and non-confrontational. 2. The Tonmischer works directly with the director and supervises the boom operator for all recordings, voice and sound recordings necessary for the project.
3) Direct installation of microphones Amplifiers for use in the sound taker 1) Use the console to adjust the volume level and sound quality during the shooting of movies, phonographic recordings or tv radio productions For shorter bookings — let`s say a day of battery tracking — it is really not very common to get something signed, but email can be a good way to confirm oral agreements. My emails usually say something like, «I just wanted to confirm that we`re on for Friday lunchtime and we`re going to be following for ten hours at a rate of $X/hour (dinner breaks are incrementable). Remember to bring your checkbook, and I will bring an invoice so that we can pay when we are finished. I suggest you try to get some sort of confirmation response from the other party that confirms that the message has been received and that the terms are as you both understand it. Even a one-word response («ok») implies that they read your email, have understood the terms, and thus cement a valid understanding of the contract. At least once, these emails revealed a misunderstanding between a customer and me. Given that hospitality continues to become an essentially independent profession and that more and more artists are choosing to work without the help of record companies, it is all the more important to record our various agreements in writing. Today, there are fewer standard practices guiding us and fewer people who have written things on our behalf. Where do you start getting deals that work? The simple answer is to have a lawyer. If you feel like your career is accelerating and you don`t have a lawyer, it`s a good idea to bring someone you can trust on board at some point.
Working with a lawyer to establish a viable agreement that you can customize for specific purposes should be seen as a learning experience and an investment in your professional relationships. Friends, colleagues and mentors may also be willing to share their experience and contracts with you. There are also a number of useful books out there (see sidebar). But even the most superficial deal you can assemble is in many cases better than nothing, and as I`ll explain later, even informal email correspondence can help consolidate things…