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I am using two Cameras to shoot a 30min documentary, one being a JVC GY-HM170 and a GO Pro 3 for a POV scene.
Would i need to invest in something like an X-Rite Colour Checker to …

The colourist just needs a grey scale. You don't really need a colour checker. They are more useful in testing but for colour matching a grey scale is sufficient.

Hi Shooters - I'm looking for a cheap abandoned warehouse type space in London, shooting soon. I would prefer to avoid location agencies. Would really appreciate recommendations a…

Hi Mitchell - many thanks for providing those links! Much appreciated

I just attended Sheffield Doc/Fest and there was a lot of talk of "getting your foot in the door" and "just pick up a camera and shoot something" I thought it would be really help…

Great idea Reality Check! I'm starting up and have been using my photography camera (Canon 5D) but would love to try others...

Hi all,

I directed a short film but need a lovely actress in or around Folkstone/Hythe in Kent to do a voice over for one of the roles. The age range of the role is a young adul…

I am a creative producer who has worked in development for Oscar and BAFTA nominated producers with filmmakers that include Charlie Kaufman, Jonathan Glazer, Lynne Ramsay..I am ex…

Are you, by any chance, the Julia Berg I knew in Manchester way back in - I think - the 1990s? Granada or BBC, maybe?

Hello all

Doc got accepted into competition and have to quickly subtitle English to French

Am on FCP 7 platform and wondering if any ideas on subtitle plug in or software as re…

thanks...ill check it out

https://www.maximilianwhite.com/kit-hire-london-uk

- Canon C300 mkii - Cinema 4K RAW 12bit - Slow motion
- Canon CN-E Lenses (14mm, 24mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm, 135mm t1.5)
- Follow F…

checkout Fat Lama. Just read this article about renting out your own kit

http://www.freelancevideocollective.com/renting-video-equipment/

A previous post prompted me to ask if any film makers would kindly share info as there is non publicly available.

Would you be willing to say your films budget, genre and what VO…

Hi Jane,

Drop me a message on Facebook, I know we have each other on there.

Happy to chat there in more detail.

Best,

Ben

Hi,

anyone interested in using my kit on their next projects?

https://www.maximilianwhite.com/kit-hire-london-uk

I am interested also in DoP work if you need one - might come …

Hi, I'm new to shooting People, I've uploaded some of my Screenplays to my profile in "my films" but can't seem to open them. Can anyone help me out please?

Cool thanks

Hi, I'm looking for short films, irrespective of genre, that I can practise scoring to. It doesn't matter whether the film is released or not, but in order to improve my skills at…

Hi Spike, I'm based in Cheshire. I'd be very interested. I'll drop you an email this evening.
Many thanks
Andrew

Hi Shooters,

I'm looking to hire a fog machine for 1 day for an outdoor shoot in the woods? (atmospheric horror)

Unfortunately we won't have a generator so looking for somethin…

Depending on your venue and lots of safety issues, an off ground charcoal BBQ and damp leaves/grass cuttings provides smoke for an open area where smoke inhalation will not be an …

HI my name is Matthew Esterhuizen and I am a 18 year senior CGI Specialist who has broken into the world of commercial directing last year directing several commercials for Nike, …

Matt,

We have a number of multi-genre short scripts available - check out loglines at: https://richteasersscripts.com/loglines/

If you have a more fixed idea of time, budget a…

Hi Film Makers,

I am currently looking to build up my portfolio of films which I have completed sound design work for. So if you have a film that needs some love and attention th…

Hi Freddie

I am putting together a team of people working on some shorts and films,Please send me your details and if you interest to thedirectmatt@gmail.com

I've tried to get one of my posts repeated and I've been ignored by the moderators.

I didn't ask anything, Davina. I merely pointed out that the Search Bulletin facility on this site was duff. Perhaps the moderators could look into that.

Hope you are well.

I'm a director and am looking for a producer for my independent feature film,

The feature is called 'Where To Now' and is very much in the vein of Woody Alle…

HI Akaash
I would be interested in talking with you about this.

Best wishes

Marie Farquharson

My son wants me to buy him a video camera.He is however a beginner.What camera would you advice?
This at a tight budget.

Apologies for repeating myself.
Age..

I’m a producer seeking a sound designer or sound editor with short film experience.

'Surveillance Report' (10 mins) is a dialogue-free spy thriller set in the hidden world of sur…

Hi, a certain production company are looking at my Screenplay, they said it was really good...they asked me to leave it with them and they'll get back to me. This was 4 days ago a…

Cheers James ☺

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for a swimming pool location in London, it can be indoors or outdoors, any size, not sure how many days it would be required for at the moment.

Any reco…

Hi Xenia, try Parliament Hill Lido on Hampstead Heath where I swim every day. 020 7485 5757. Also Tooting Bec Lido, cheers John

Looking to storyboard a couple of short films

Hi Susie, Check out SkillShare, a great resource for learning skills from pros that I have used. https://www.skillshare.com Once on the site, type in "storyboarding" and a few op…

Someone has offered to finance my feature film but needs to see a budget before releasing the funds.

Can someone please point me in the direction of a feature film budget templa…

Hiya,

Well congratulations! That's a result!

Usually you'd hire a line producer to budget a film for you as there are all kinds of "gotcha's" that can catch you out - for insta…

Hi ,

I am looking for any short or feature project to work even assembly editing in order to build up my showreel. I have experience in post production working as a an assistant …

At our next event we’ll be talking with Mike Figgis, the renowned filmmaker whose credits include Internal Affairs, Timecode and Leaving Las Vegas, for which he received Oscar nom…

Hi all, we are shooting a couple of scenes which involves an actress having to walk into the freezing North Sea in December. She will have to get water up to her hips or waist. A …

So Giles - what happened in the event mate? I'm not a climber and even less a lover of the cold, and just reading what they expected of you scares the crap out of me. OK so you …