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Original Post from Massimiliano (Max) Sappa
Most recent response from Jane Sanger
TV serial bible...

Is it just me or other writers and writer/directors struggle to write TV bibles? I wrote 7 eps (all of the eps) 400 + pages but I am not able to distill the synopses (I did OK wit…

15 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

I think bibles are important. I have just been offered possible funding of several million for a tv series and asked for a bible. Thank you for the link for templates Alice. Also …

Original Post from Anthony Cole
Most recent response from Xenia Glen
Life Between Roses

Hey guys,

Not sure what the score with this is but, we're raising funds for a project that began on shooting people and we are using the site to recruit team members so I figured…

1 response, most recent 8 years ago.

Hi Anthony,

This sounds great! Please can you share the Indiegogo link to your campaign?

All the best,
Xenia
SP

Original Post from Richi Carter
Most recent response from Xenia Glen
Film Composer Seeking Projects

Hello guys!

My name is Richi Carter, a film and TV composer with over 15 years experience composing music. I have recently joined ShootingPeople and am on the hunt for projects. …

1 response, most recent 8 years ago.

Hi Richi,

Welcome to SP. Please take a look at the Music Video bulletins for relevant work and topics:
https://shootingpeople.org/bulletin/view/list/7

All the best,

Xenia
SP

Original Post from Kostas Papakostas
Most recent response from John Lubran
What is the standard London video producer day rate?

I was offered a freelancer job and need to negotiate my day rate for producing online video content for a big organisation.
Any advice on standard video producer rates in London …

3 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

Yep, as Paddy suggests; something between zero and £10,000 and even more. Once worked with a guy who made commercials with budgets of over one million pounds per minute. His day r…

Original Post from patrick astwood
Most recent response from Lisa Ray-Jacobs
Anyone interested in creating a virtual reality content company?

Virtual Reality is at an exciting crossroads, the technology is now in the mainstream and with the price of hardware falling all the time the virtual experience is now accessible …

5 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

Hi Patrick
I'm in the process of developing a short I have written for VR in education and would be interested in joining in the discussion.
Please feel free to visit my profile h…

Original Post from Sergio Falchi
LED light or NOT? Info about a entry level kit

Dear all, I am not into cinematography but I am asking this for a friend who is looking for a advice and opinion about this HWMART 50 w LED fresnel light kit:



https://www.amazo…

2 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

Thank you Alwyne! I'll report your advice to my friend....I suppose he had chosen this kit especially for price , but if not OK, it'll be better to ask for a replacement, or simp…

Original Post from Giulio Gobbetti
Use of working titles in a social media strategy

Hi there!

I know this is a bit of an odd question, and maybe belongs more on a PR/marketing forum than here, but I am curious about your experiences.

At the moment I am working …

6 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

Thanks for your replies.

Yes, Matt, that's a very good point. The issue with us is that we've been doing a whole lot of freelancing, where sure, you get the credit, but those are…

Original Post from Steven James
Most recent response from Mutiny Media
Any recommendations for hot desking/co-working spaces in London?

Hey guys,

This has been mentioned before on SP - but from my search it seems that many of the posts are a bit outdated. I'm editing and grading a personal project, and would love…

12 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

If you're still looking check out 01Zero-One, in Hopkins St. Soho, great space with friendly team, screening rooms, green screen / TV studio. We (Mutiny Media) are based there!

Original Post from Alfie Chubb
Most recent response from Ashley P. Saunders
Anyone interested in working in a north London based YouTube company primarily editing in final cut…

Hi
I work for WildBrain
We're always on the hunt for more talent - particularly those who are focused on steady role in editing or channel management (which primarily involves twe…

3 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

Hi Alfie

I'd be interested to know more. I'm based in Buckinghamshire and wondered what opportunities there may be to assist as a freelancer either from home or on location with …

Original Post from Karel Bata
Own equipment insurance for going abroad?

Hi,

I've just bought a Sony FS5 and Odyssey 7Q+. Great piece of kit. Loving it.

Now I want to take it to Malaysia and need insurance. Anybody got suggestions?

Cheers!

2 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

Used Hiscox. Thanks Paddy!

Original Post from Oliver Krimpas
Most recent response from DON CLOVIS JOYTO FILMS UK LTD
UK Production shooting in France/employment rules

I'm aiming to take a small cast and crew from the UK (all paid in the UK) to France to shoot a micro-budget feature. We'll be shooting on a private estate.

Is there any obligati…

8 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

HI OLYER, yes in france you need use some french cast or crew, But I think only when you co prod with french prod.. this is yr own money, so you can go by the french Mairie and as…

Original Post from Andrew Ionides
Most recent response from Mark Wiggins
Grade or VFX first?

Hi Shooters,

I am in post production for my latest short film and haven't really worked with VFX before.

A few Colourists I have worked with recommended I start grading the fil…

1 response, most recent 8 years ago.

Grade last thing you do.

Original Post from Rodney Prosser
Most recent response from Matt Turner
I can make music for shorts

I am on the lookout for short film projects maybe for competition entries that need music, I have never had any of my music in a film before, but I have recently composed one piec…

1 response, most recent 8 years ago.

Hi Rodney,

Welcome to SP. Please take a look at the Music Video bulletins for relevant work and topics.

As an introduction, this is a bit vague. You might want to supply more in…

Original Post from Karen Turner
Hi - does anyone have a Red(living in Devon/Cornwall/Somerset)? Paid hire/DOP rates.

Hi - we are looking to film some pick up shots for a short film in Devon so would ideally like to find somebody local with a Red. DOP going rate paid for one day's work plus expen…

8 years ago
Original Post from Thomas Olivier
Video being used without autorisation. What should I do?

Hi,

I'm friends and I shot an amateur / fake advert for a big headphone brand last year and realised rencently that it was screened in a continuous loop (along with a couple of …

5 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

Hi guys, thank you very much for the help and the highly detailed answer! - John, thanks for the history lesson too, very interesting stuff!

I think I'm simply going to try to ge…

Original Post from Gemma Gould
Most recent response from Kimberly Watkins
If I shoot with say a hd camera what do I need for sound?

Please

2 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

Yes, don't rely on camera sound. The camera can be HD ,SD, UHD--- all cameras need to use external sound. No matter what the picture quality is, you will lose your audience if t…

Original Post from Anthony Hett
Most recent response from Alfie Chubb
Large launderette in London or surrounding areas.

Hi, I require a medium/large sized launderette in London or close by for a short film about old age, loneliness and dementia. I am looking for somewhere with real character. Ideal…

1 response, most recent 8 years ago.

Coin Laundry - Fortess Road - NW5 - Kentish town/Tufnell Park - so filmable!

Original Post from Doug Rao
Most recent response from Andrew Ionides
I need a run-down or 'creepy' bedroom/hallway location in London that doesn't cost an armand a leg …

Shooting a proof-of-concept scene from an upcoming feature - need a house or flat with access to decent sized bedroom and hallway - any shooters used something with reasonable rat…

2 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

This website is great for finding derelict locations http://www.derelictlondon.com/ like the one you're seeking

Original Post from Sergio Falchi
Advice from Editors and post production experts: route to festival package and more...

Dear all,

I have a short film I am currently submitting at festivals of various levels both in Italy and EU and also worldwide.

I am not able in post production and the editor …

8 years ago
Original Post from Adam Little
Met Film School - Post Production (Part time, six months)

Hi, just wondered if anyone has taken this course or any other course. Was Met Film School (London) worth the money?

Cheers!

Adam

8 years ago
Original Post from Lawrence Perry
How many films / Screen Plays deal with both young and old and create the bridge?

Currently we're interested in films / screenplays that create a bridge between the young and the old, and also films that have an aspect of palliative care in them.

We would give…

4 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

Yes Alan please drop me a line about it E: lawrence.perry@nym.hush.com

Original Post from Patricia Tracey Anena
Most recent response from Sherice Griffiths
I'm looking for a camera assitant who has their own equipment and could be able to shoot next week?

Specifically four camera assistant.

1 response, most recent 8 years ago.

do you mean a camera operator with a camera? A camera assistant generally won't provide actually shooting kit

Original Post from Marina Uzcategui
fix tripod?

Any one can recommend a place or someone in London to fix a Manfrotto Tripod.

Cheers,

:)

8 years ago
Original Post from Andrew Ionides
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Distributing short film on itunes

Evening Shooters

Has anyone made a short film and submitted to itunes or any other online platform for distribution? If so, is it worth it? What's the process?

Am thinking about…

1 response, most recent 8 years ago.

The setup costs might be more than you'd like to pay, most films through channels like iTunes use aggregators - but then that's someone else to pay (albeit less)

Original Post from L R
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Producer Wanted (short film)

Hi folks,

I am submitting a script to the Film London funding competition.

http://filmlondon.org.uk/funding/shorts

I have found a great director for the script and we are now l…

1 response, most recent 8 years ago.

I suggest trying the "Production/Get People" part of the site, it goes out wider

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