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Original Post from David Roberts
Most recent response from Peter Tickler
Is it worth remaking a short if you didn't get it right the first time?

This should be a question I should be able to answer myself, in that, am I that enamoured with her project that I want to go through it all again? But there is other reasons. Allo…

16 responses, most recent 8 years, 1 month ago.

Hi, You definitely need a different DOP. My son is pretty handy - as you can see from this film shot in China over one night with minimal equipment and no crew. https://vimeo.com…

Original Post from Alessandro Capomolla
Most recent response from Mark Wiggins
London - Any suggestions for rental house with good deals for Alexa mini?

I'd like to get Alexa mini with lenses and shoulder rig for a music video, do you have any recommendation of nice people ?
Thanks!

2 responses, most recent 8 years, 1 month ago.

The rates I quoted above are just for the camera. I should have said.

Original Post from Abigail Clarke
Are there legal requirements for warnings about flash photography in films? Is there a standard wor…

Hi there,

I have been in touch with the BBFC but they are slow to respond.
Is there a legal requirement to include a warning about flash photography at the start of a film?
My fe…

3 responses, most recent 8 years, 1 month ago.

Thanks John and Paddy,
I have heard back from the BBFC, there are no legal requirements to include a warning but it is considered best practice to do so. There is not specific wo…

Original Post from Marlom Tander
Most recent response from Chris Bogle
Film Production Credit and Shorts

I just got asked to help with a short with a 5 figure budget.

"Could we claim the Film Production Credit? Because we know people who have, on shorts, because there is no rule as …

22 responses, most recent 8 years, 1 month ago.

But no, a short film is never going to be a short term financial investment unless it wins at a major.

How are you by the way? :)

Original Post from Nathaniel Francis
Join the cause and sign up to a thunderclap for Mental Health Doc!

Hi Shooters

Mordue pictures my company is currently producing a feature documentary called Mad World all about mental illness's place in todays society. We have some fantastic in…

8 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Sergio Mendes
Sony A6500? Good for music/wedding videos? Thanks

Was recommended the C100 however I came across the A6500 which offers 4k/built in image stabilization and HD 120fps.

I do mainly music videos but starting to do more weddings, wh…

8 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Ivan Samuel
Does anyone know where I could get a decent 12v battery belt for S16MM camera?

I can plug the camera to a wall socket but when it comes to run and gun than I need a battery belt. I did buy a cheap one some time ago but it didn't work. Any suggestions well ap…

9 responses, most recent 8 years, 1 month ago.

Awesome, thanks guys, will check it out :)

Original Post from Chris Bogle
TV Opportunities

hello all. At a bit of a loss and looking for some advice. I'm currently approaching producers and execs for work shadowing opportunities in continuing drama in the UK - I've been…

4 responses, most recent 8 years, 1 month ago.

Hey Angela,

Yeah I'm a member and go to the events when they happen up here in Scotland. They are very, very good indeed, but the attendees, as talented as they all are, tend to…

Original Post from Ivan Samuel
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
External hard drives appear to have gone caput. Any recommendations for data recovery companies in …

External hard drives appear to have gone caput. Any recommendations for data recovery in London?

1 response, most recent 8 years, 1 month ago.

Hardly local, but well thought of http://www.cheadledatarecovery.co.uk/

Original Post from Christopher Drury
Most recent response from Ray Brady
Aerial Photography, Recently awarded CAA approval, now needing to build portfolio

Hi all. I have recently been awarded my CAA approved Drone (7Kg>) pilot PFCO licence and am looking to build a portfolio of work which will enable me to gain paid work. I have …

2 responses, most recent 8 years, 1 month ago.

Hi Chris,
Please email me at rb@ukfilm.co/ as I would like to suggest a collaboration that would be mutually beneficial.
Kindest regards Ray Brady

Original Post from Jason McColgan
Most recent response from Black Swamp Films
Underground car park in London

I'm looking for an underground car park for a film we're making for the Straight 8 competition. Does anyone know of any suitable car parks in London that are film friendly or at …

3 responses, most recent 8 years, 1 month ago.

Last month, I went to an art exhibition in the basement of Q-Park, Leicester Square, Whitcomb Street, WC2H 7DT. A collection of unknown artists had the space for a week. Not sure …

Original Post from Christopher Drury
CAA Qualified drone pilot needing to build portfolio

Hi all. I have recently been awarded my CAA approved Drone (7Kg) pilot PFCO licence and am looking to build a portfolio of work which will enable me to gain paid work. I have a Ma…

19 responses, most recent 8 years, 1 month ago.

Ira; I would very interested, thanks. Send me a direct message or email me chris@pro-motion.ltd to discuss the project more please.

My website is now up www.professionalmotion.co…

Original Post from James Argyll
Most recent response from Matt Dede
Office share at Shepperton Studios

Hello, I have a great office to share at Shep. 325/month. Would suit one person.

2 responses, most recent 8 years, 1 month ago.

That might be of interest James, could you send me more information please? matt@tap-media.com

Original Post from Omiros Vazos
Looking to shadow a Script Supervisor

Hi everyone,

My name is Omiros Vazos and I am a Glasgow-based script supervisor.

I have had training in the role at a two-week course in Cardiff, one day's worth of shadowing …

4 responses, most recent 8 years, 1 month ago.

That would be hugely appreciated Pat, thanks. Any time spent on a movie or TV set shadowing would be invaluable. I have contacted as many Scotland-based script supervisors as I co…

Original Post from Tristram Anyiam
Most recent response from Yen Rickeard
Making a feature film and need some help

Hi all, first and formost thank you for reading.

I currently am seeking passionate individuals that would like to come on board and help me make my first feature film. Please dro…

74 responses, most recent 8 years, 1 month ago.

Hi Tristram (et al)
Glad you are getting on with making the film. I have just read the entire log, and I'm sure that , although it has been a bit heavy at time, you realise that …

Original Post from Andrew Bradley
Building Steadicam showreel

I am offering my steadicam services. I am looking to collaborate with anyone whether it be on short films, features, Web series or music promos.
If anyone is interested or has ide…

2 responses, most recent 8 years, 1 month ago.

cool. Let me know.

Original Post from JC Verona
Most recent response from Marlom Tander
Contracts for Music videos?

I'm directing a music video and i need to get contracts to send it to the label and close the production boring part...
Does somebody know where I can find a good site where to do…

1 response, most recent 8 years, 1 month ago.

If you DL a contract wording it's likely to be worth what you paid for it.

Start from the basics.

You will make the video, and in return you get......what? And they will get....…

Original Post from Jessica Gray
Could you spare 5 minutes to fill out a survey

https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/X8NK5VT

For a upcoming student short film being made for late may 5th

8 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Sergio Mendes
Most recent response from Rakesh Malik
Anyone used a Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera?

I have a 70D and been making mainly music/wedding/documentary vids, is the Blackmagic Pocket better to upgrade to? Thanks

8 responses, most recent 8 years, 2 months ago.

Given the price of SD cards, manual focus SLR lenses as well as some truly amazing autofocus zooms like the Sigma Art series, and the fact that you can some pretty inexpensive V-m…

Original Post from Kamran Qureshi
Most recent response from Paul Camilleri
Used Arri Alexa Classic/Plus or used Red Epic-X or new Red Scarlet-W 5K? Which camera do you recomm…

Which camera do you recommend for my friend for a feature film who has £15k budget? Used Arri Alexa Classic/Plus or used Red Epic-X or new Red Scarlet-W 5K?

36 responses, most recent 8 years, 2 months ago.

Thanks for the feedback Mark. I appreciate the value of what your are saying. I suppose the long and short of it for me is the fact that the biggest issue I have with the film ind…

Original Post from Will Davies
Most recent response from Mark Wiggins
Thoughts on London Film Academy & Central Film School?

I'm thinking about doing a month's course on filmmaking to see which particular skill I'm most comfortable in. So far I've found out about the London Film Academy and Central Fil…

1 response, most recent 8 years, 2 months ago.

Don't know about the Central but I know the London Film Academy will give you access to Club Panico which is where I started out along time ago and in a galaxy far away. Many of …

Original Post from Christopher Jolley
Most recent response from Lee 'Wozy' Warren
I'm making a feature film!

Hi!

I'm not one to gloriously self promote but what the hell? I am directing a feature film in March, self funded, low budget but giving it the best damn try I can!

If you want …

16 responses, most recent 8 years, 2 months ago.

How wonderful to hear of all these features by first timers. Congrats everyone. Keeps us updated with your progress.

Original Post from Nathalie Hickson
International Woman's day are there any conscious feminist women/men/non binary to work on Women in…

Hi, International Women's day and seen women in film fund. Just wonder if any conscious (non drinking, smoking, drug taking) feminist, respectful, writers, film-makers, actors, si…

8 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Giulio Gobbetti
Is it legal to film buildings such as magistrate's courts, government buildings, police stations et…

Hi! Quite simply as it says in the question. I am filming a documentary and I am wondering if there are any laws against the filming of facades of public buildings. Thank you for …

7 responses, most recent 8 years, 2 months ago.

Thank you John, very clear and thorough!

Original Post from Neil Oseman
"Lighting I Like" cinematography series on YouTube

Hi Shooters,
I thought some of you might be interested in Lighting I Like, a series of short YouTube videos I've produced. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXNANp44SZRNNv1Ju…

2 responses, most recent 8 years, 2 months ago.

Thanks Mark, and thanks also for your YouTube comment. I've read that article in Definition since posting the video! It was very interesting.

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