What the thread found

• Setup time for steadicam rigs typically ranges from 15 to 45 minutes depending on equipment complexity and unforeseen problems, not including time spent waiting for the camera department to prepare the camera itself.
• When payment disputes arise after a shoot, accepting a reasonable partial deduction may preserve the client relationship, while demanding full payment risks losing future work.
• If equipment or operator failure caused the client to lose shots or not achieve desired results, offering a significant discount or doing the next job at reduced or no cost may be appropriate.
• Requesting advance payment, typically at least half the total fee, provides protection when dealing with new clients or when initial warning signs suggest payment problems.
• In cases of clear client breach of contract combined with schedule changes and non-payment despite court judgment, pursuing legal action and documenting all communication is necessary.

Depends on

• The payment dispute described involves a complex situation with multiple schedule changes and conflicting accounts of what was agreed upon, leaving some claims unresolved.
• Advice about discounting work in case of operator error assumes the error was genuine and significant enough to justify financial concessions.
• The specific case involved an international shoot with travel complications, which may not apply to local jobs with simpler logistics.
• Strategies for handling non-paying clients vary depending on jurisdiction and the presence of written contracts or agreements.

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