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Reposting this to add my contact email - paulmousley@me.com


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Hi there. Allow me to introduce myself. I'm…

Hi Paul, Surprised no one replied.. Seems you have a wealth of experience. I'd be interested in finding out about the Netflix & German Tv series but you may not be able to dis…

Hi, I'm a DP/Gaffer/Spark based in North East Lincolshire. I'm seeking Directors and DP's to connect with, and hopefully work alongside.

Hey Shooters,

Could someone recommend an indoor close range gunshot sound for the below clip? We're stuck in post because of it, everything we try is long-distance and echoey!

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Jamie has already helped, thanks for the suggestions guys!

Hi All,

I need to scour my old MiniDV footage and would humbly request the use of a Z1/Z5 or any HDV Deck available. Very small hire fee available! Thanks!

If you look on ebay there is a man in south London you will hire you a deck for 30 days for £ 50.00 so you can transfer old tapes,

I'm looking to experiment with VR.

My own scripts tend to be very camera kinetic, and initial experiments have shown that doesn't really work with VR, so I'm looking for ideas.
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Hi. I’m currently working on an animated VR-Sitcom. First it was planned to shoot it as a 360° live action video. We tested various multicam systems and developed an own “Doughnut…

Hi, I know there a lot about that issue online but there's maybe a bit too much so I'm a little confused...

I've shot a full 12 mins short film in 23.976 fps and like an idiot, o…

Thanks very much guys! I told the editor apparently it's working fine with a mixed frame rate on the same première timeline... yep technology must've evolved since the last time I…

I need to upgrade from a 70D. Anyone have any feedback/ideas/experience?

Thanks!

Good 4:2:2 10bit quality good high quality photos not 100% sure about the 4K quality better as a stills camera but good value £1,600 and would go for better lens than the 12 -60mm…

I am based in Cumbria and about to shoot a short drama and will have to hire a camera and the Sony NX5 looks ok . £ 110.00 for 5 days hire sounds good. it has XLR mic inputs, reco…

It seems like there are going to be problems using auto focus/ freezing issues etc etc I am interested in the Sony A6500 with Metabones but they don't support autofocus or have ot…

Far from useless - they give you options you didn't have before! Things like autofocus etc are just modern frills, and it's probably good practice to learn to do without them in …

I'm based in the South East/London with knowledge of and contacts in the Midlands and the North. I've also worked internationally in my previous role. I'm really keen to get as mu…

Oh, just to expand slightly, in case it's helpful...

When you are at a location, it's not just about the set, but every bit as much about the mechanics of the shoot - the unit ba…

Hi everyone. I've just taken over a large building with another two people and we're wondering what to do with it. One idea I've had is to build a 'garden shed' cinema within the …

Rhys - there appears to be a fundamental assumption, that raising money by crowdfunding means all donators are co-owners. Not so. They are making a donation and/or making an advan…

Hi

I run a weekly live YouTube show, 'Chattering with Nicholas Vince' and next Sunday I'm inviting anyone who's doing a crowdfunding campaign, or is about to start one, to pitch …

I'll just have to keep on apologising then. I had a bad day at the office as it were, being recently asked to put energy and resources into what I would still call a vanity projec…

Hi fellow shooters, just want to let you know my Eastenders debut is broadcast on Thursday 1st December on BBC 1 at 7.30pm. If you get a chance to see it, let me know what you …

That was great thank you :) Feel free to expand with more and more detail - detail, those silly little things you hadn't thought of but surprised you, are often what are the most…

National Youth Film Academy are looking for the next generation film talent for their part-time 12 month Breakthrough Course.

If you're 16-25 and eager for the greatest introduct…

Oh the touching innocence of youth! No-one believes anything anyone says in this business Holly, so - well OK don't actually lie - but exaggerate.

Hi Shooters, Directors UK are rotating out most of their board member positions this year and are seeking members to apply as candidates.

In order to apply myself I'm seeking Dir…

Directors UK are really on the up and I really like their new premises. I went to a joint Directors UK/BSC event last week and it was really good; if noisy. Just thought I'd say…

We are currently in pre production for a comedy short looking to shoot 22nd/23rd April around London.

We need a meeting room and office space. Any ideas or suggestions welcome?
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I may be able to get you something in Soho. Are you still looking? And do you have a budget?

Dear All,

I'd like to know what is the general rule(if there is a strict one) for the tiels(credits) ant the end of a film( a short).

The Film Title is not in the beginning and …

Yes Allan, I basically organize all(or almost all) and pay for catering and expendables...the crew helped me for free..I wrote and direct the film, and also be the head of art dep…

Hi Shooters,

I am a writer/director who has just relocated from London to Bournemouth and I’d love to hear from any producers, directors, DoPs and other technicians in the area a…

Made several flicks with Bournemouth Uni. Their film dept. has a good rep.

Hi everyone,
I'm a UK Writer/Director and I'm looking to connect with new Producers as my long term creative partner is off starting a family.

Experience is preferred as I have…

Hi Annabelle,
Many thanks for your message, I really appreciate it.

I'm mainly seeking a producer to join me and focus on my slate at this stage as I have a number of projects a…

Hi all,

Do you live in Canterbury, or nearby in Kent?

I run a filmmaking project called Action On The Side. We are running the project in Canterbury in May. It's a skills devel…

Thanks Andy and Philip. I'll flick you both private messages

I was asked why a director shouldn’t edit his/her own films today. Again. So I thought I’d just do a post about it for future reference.

Why you shouldn’t edit your own films.

F…

Thanks again Dan et al. I'd like to observe the process applied to a film I had nothing to do with: so if any friendly editors in the central belt of Scotland or Newcastle would l…

Hello everyone. Im looking to pay someone to teach me basic documentary / short film making in central london, is anyone interested?

Im happy to pay per hour / day and im open to…

Always start with a script - that part is my expertise....Which I teach. Just finishing my documentary film 'Trial by Fire' which I directed and produced - check on IMDB. If you…

i have directed a short film and not sure if the sound is good enough to send it to film festivals. I think it is but i don't no.
please help?

https://vimeo.com/201513848
Pass…

Hi Martin
That really helps thank you so much for your help.

Hi,

Was wondering if their are any writers who have used both programmes, which one they prefer and why?

No mention of the dreaded Final Draft here... Fade In Pro is the best there is in my opinion, certainly worth the £50 with all the free updates

So I am planning on heading to LA for a few weeks in May. I have been working in the film industry in London for a couple of years as a junior creative for a fairly large commerci…

Buppha, do you have an agent in the U.K.? Have them set you up with a manager in Los Angeles. If you've done zero in the U.K., you'll need to get film on yourself. Shorts are fine…