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Original Post from Sergio Mendes
Most recent response from Alvin Burrell
What Graphics card to edit 4k 10bit videos in premier pro cc?

What Graphics card to edit 4k 24 fps 10bit videos in Premier Pro CC?

I have been looking at Quadro P2000 and GTX 1080 but not sure as I've heard that i need a quadro card to best…

1 response, most recent 7 years, 10 months ago.

I have a GTX 1080 in My Hackintosh and it has always been a bit choppy. What I didn't was purchase a separate dedicated playback card from Blackmagic - a Deckling 4k Monitor. It w…

Original Post from Rhys Edwards
Most recent response from Haroun Souirji
FULL Sony FS7 and Canon FD fast prime shooting kit for hire over December of January.

I'm a busy freelance cameraman doing mostly TV work. For many reasons I have two full sets of camera/lenses. One Sony F5 with Zeiss CP2's, and one FS7 with Canon FD L series prime…

1 response, most recent 7 years, 10 months ago.

Hey Rhys,

Myself having owned quite a bit of kit and renting it out I launched a collaborative rental platform for video professionals. Every rental is insured by the best insura…

Original Post from anna burton
LABOUR FILM FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL CONTEST - ENTRIES WANTED

We have launched a contest. Closing date 20th Oct 2017. We are seeking films that contain stories about work and workers, giving priority to their point of view of the world and …

7 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Lee 'Wozy' Warren
Most recent response from Dan Selakovich
When a producer lets you down

What do you think?

I referred a producer that I've worked with before to a client of mine who I thought would do a good job on a short film. The guy in question, lets call him Bo…

12 responses, most recent 7 years, 10 months ago.

Wow, Wozy, makes our little SNAFU look calm by comparison.

What's amazing to me is that the entire budget was spent before cameras rolled. Even if you're producing AND directing…

Original Post from Ben Robins
Looking for a bedroom and stairway in a flat/house in London!

Hi all - shooting a short in London 16th and 17th November and I'm looking for two locations, a stairway and a bedroom. Doesn't need to look pretty or even really have any furnitu…

7 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Luke Brough
Parks or forest with water access?

I'm looking for any kind of green space (parks, forests, fields, etc.) that has a garden hose hookup for a DIY rain machine. Does anyone know of such a place around London for che…

2 responses, most recent 7 years, 10 months ago.

Great idea Mark, I will look into it. Thanks for the suggestion.

Original Post from Sergio Falchi
Cheap softie advice: is it the rycote softie a decent one?

Dear all,

I'm not really into sound and I'am asking this for an italian friend who is starting using microphones and booms etc.

He is wondering if the rycote softie was a decen…

2 responses, most recent 7 years, 10 months ago.

;) ...well thank you Paddy!

Original Post from Phil Rochester
Desperately seeking accommodation for AFM for a married couple. Any recommendations please?

We are attending AFM with our comedy feature "Ask The Cheat" which our sales agent is selling at AFM this year . Would like some independent accommodation in Santa Monica for the …

7 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Syd Heather
ANNOUNCING THE FIRST EVER FEATURE LENGTH DOCUMENTARY ABOUT THE GREAT BRITISH MICROPUB

Hello SP network,

MICROPUBS - THE NEW LOCAL is the first feature length documentary ever about the rise of the micropub.

A micropub mainly serves cask ale, promotes conversati…

7 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Performance Film & Media Insurance
Insurance - any questions?

Insurance tends to be one of those "last minute jobs" that have to be done, usually because the Kit Hire company insist on Insurance when hiring out their Kit.

We've recently be…

7 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Sherice Griffiths
schedule?

Hi Guys,

Just wondering if anyone is looking for a shooting schedule for short films or feature films they currently have in development.

I’m an experienced development produc…

7 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Q-ell Betton
Anyone interested in making a really short film?

I've got a script, editing software, and some film kit - Lumix G7, G6, - what I need are collaborators for this - https://youtu.be/48b76LB4hwM - Film Riot's one-minute film compe…

7 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Ottilie Wilford
Most recent response from Aletha Shepherd
does anyone have an idea about a good website template for a very new writer/director?

I don't have have that much to put on it but I thought it would be useful to have something when submitting to festivals? Any ideas much appreciated!

2 responses, most recent 7 years, 10 months ago.

anything Squarespace is very good for this.

Original Post from Aletha Shepherd
Anyone interested in exchanging camera equipment for a producer/director for their project?

I'm making my first feature film in London and looking to borrow camera equipment in exchange for my services as a director/producer for your idea/project.

I've made 4 shorts tha…

7 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Hitomi Kanezaki
Re–write Partner Needed For Musical Film Based On Music By The Beatles

I wrote a musical film script that based on the Beatles songs. The Black List gave me the following evaluation: 'Despite all of the problems, there’s an inherent charm that can be…

10 responses, most recent 7 years, 10 months ago.

Oh, I can drink it! :D

Original Post from Luke Albert
Looking for something to create the Closing credits to our short film

Hi,

We are Looking for someone to create the Closing credits to our short film, I've had a go myself but it does not look right, be good to have a pro do it. What job title would…

7 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from SP User
Looking for long term shared office space with other filmmakers in London

Hi Shooters.

I'm looking to move from my current shared office space to work among and collaborate with other film-makers or crafties in general, pref North/North East or East L…

7 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Rashdan Radha
Most recent response from Renata M
Anybody in London want to collaborate in making short documentaries?

I am a technical person who is competent in shooting and editing but lacks the necessary creativity and communication/people skills.
If you’re creative who has good communication/…

6 responses, most recent 7 years, 10 months ago.

Hello Rashdan,

There is a project coming at the end of October to shoot short documentary. If your free and would like to find out more about it let me know.

Original Post from Marc Stapleford
Any work looking for in change in career.

I have many skills and I’m a very active outdoor person who is always up a mountain or shredding some single track on my mountain bike. I’m a very creative person but have loads o…

1 response, most recent 7 years, 10 months ago.

Ps that should say for a change not for in ha hahahaha ha great start!

Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Looking for a derelict/barren location within M25 or not too far away . There is a budget.

We look for:
A derelict or barren place with mostly stone walls and floors with rough textures. High ceilings. Atmospheric. Corridors or doorways that you can look through and whi…

1 response, most recent 7 years, 10 months ago.

Try the location agencies - "abandoned" places can be surprisingly expensive to shoot in as there's no utilities, you have to unboard windows, insurance can be expensive, you need…

Original Post from Ray Brady
Most recent response from Richard Simpson
Is Patreon the way forward for independent filmmmakers?

Yesterday I set up a crowdfunding page on Patreon. For those not familiar with Patreon, it is a unique crow funding platform that attempts to directly connect creatives with their…

12 responses, most recent 7 years, 10 months ago.

Thanks Ray - i guess Patreon is more about following the talent rather than the project. Ok for people with a track record and a bit of a following. I like the patron categories a…

Original Post from Rory Cameron Ka Chan Yeung
Most recent response from Alan Deacon
Experimental Archeology - Bronze Mining & Casting

I wonder if anyone happens to know anyone who has experience of bronze age style metal casting, or experimental archeology in general? I'm making a documentary at the Great Orme M…

4 responses, most recent 7 years, 10 months ago.

I have a mate who does reconstructive archaeology on musical instruments: Flutes, drums, etc.... Any good to you?!

Original Post from Felix von Nida
Any recommendations around setting up a screening room/home cinema?

Currently setting up my living room to double as a small screening room when needed. Looking for any advice/things to be aware of, as well as places around London to look at quali…

7 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from NICHOLAS PROSSER
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
For preparing a budget, what are the up to date short film artist and supporting artist acceptable…

Though I am an experienced television drama director, budgeting has not been within my work requirements. With my own company, I want to make short films I have written and am no…

2 responses, most recent 7 years, 10 months ago.

Actually this is better https://1drv.ms/b/s!AqeBM-qC1TC-gbM61qCNwGKD6j9alQ

Original Post from Wojciech Kosma
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Reality TV Watching Group

Hey All,

I wanted to let you know about a watching/discussion group we're slowly starting at Auto Italia South East. It'd be wonderful to see you there if it sparks your interes…

1 response, most recent 7 years, 10 months ago.

This is actually a really interesting idea. I'm not London based so cannot join you, but if discussions are analytical this could be a really interesting deepening of understandi…

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