Job Description
Freelance Food Videographer — High-Volume Buffet Concept (Arlington, TX)
Flat day rate • RAW-only deliverables • Shoot window next 2 weeks • Long-term pipeline for the right talent
About the Client
A bustling, family-friendly all-you-can-eat buffet with dozens of stations, sizzling hot entrées, and endless variety. The dining room stays busy from open to close. Your mission: make the energy and flavors jump out of the screen in a fun, meme-friendly but polished style.
The Assignment
ItemDetail
Shoot length5–6 h between 10 AM–5 PM (exact day set within next two weeks)
Deliverables150–200 vertical clips (10–15 s each) for IG/TikTok — RAW footage only
FormatVertical only, social-media short form
BriefCreative shot list supplied; we want to see your own 3–4 line pitch of additional creative ideas
Crew & settingManager + kitchen team on site; restaurant open to guests half the time; assistant recommended
Compensation & Perks
Flat rate: $900 for video deliverables
Travel stipend: Covered if you live 1–2 h from site (local preferred)
Meal comp: One AYCE meal on us
Payment: Paid in full on file delivery (within 24 h post-shoot)
Rights: Perpetual, exclusive, social-media-only usage
Must-Have Gear (no phone footage)
CategoryMinimum Standard
CameraFull-frame mirrorless / cine hybrid (Sony A7 S III, FX3, Canon R5, Panasonic S5 IIX…) — 4K 60–120 fps, 10-bit LOG
Lenses24-70 f/2.8, 50 f/1.4, 90 mm macro or equivalent
StabilizationDJI RS 2/3 gimbal + tripod/monopod
LightingAputure 120d/300x-class LED with softbox, RGB accent panel
AudioShotgun/on-cam mic for ambiance
GripC-stands, clamps, bounce/diffusion
Backup body, batteries, and cards required—downtime is a deal-breaker.
Ideal Candidate
2+ years shooting food/hospitality; portfolio shows macro + kinetic plating B-roll
Can compose stills that stand on their own (future bonus work)
Directs micro-scenes fast without disrupting diners
Holds $1M liability insurance; signs contractor + NDA docs
File Specs & Delivery
Video: 4K LOG ProRes 422 or H.264 ≥150 Mb/s, vertical, organized folders
Delivery: Dropbox or Google Drive link within 24 h of wrap
How to Apply
Message with:
Subject: “Food Video — Arlington”
Portfolio/reel links (video & stills)
Gear list + insurance proof
A 3–4 line creative idea pitch you’d add to our shot list
Your available dates in the next 2 weeks
Selection timeline: We’ll book immediately once the right reel lands. Endless plates, sizzling action, and wall-to-wall diners await—show us you can capture the buffet buzz, and we’ll keep you busy all year.