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I would like to find someone who can edit a show reel for me. I have old footage and some new footage that I would like to get together ASAP. I am in North London so anyone based …

Hi Ciara,

We can help: our company offers all sorts of different showreel services for actors, even filming from scratch if you're not too keen on your old stuff. You can mix and…

I was wondering which bit rate 16 or 24bit would be best suited for field recording e.g. ambient sounds, nature sounds.

Any help would be appreciated!

Thanks
Adam

Thats great, thanks all for your help! Much Appreciated!
Adam

We're looking for a photo studio with a colorama (or similar) backdrop, for a music video.

Alternatively, the mounting points for such a backdrop would probably work.

We're happ…

Hi Roty,

I own a studio in south east london call Cineview Studios which has a cove, backdrops, changing area and make up area.

Our prices are cheapest in the market.

Studio na…

I am looking for a producing partner for a new project in late November or early December.

My name is Dan Webb, and I'm a London based award winning (Cannes and EVCOM) editor. I …

Would you consider teaming up with a composer, or are you purely looking for writers/producers etc?
Emma

Reports/statistics/links required for market analysis on UK drama. Any info appreciated.

I am currently searching for a cottage or barn for a low budget short film. We are shooting in the week of November 14th for 2 and a half days. If anyone knows of a place would be…

Hi I am an actor currently working out of Hull (I know it's a bit out of it). I can travel to any location no problem but wondered if anyone in the region (Leeds/York/Sheffield et…

I have graduated from the Met Film School and have worked in Bollywood for 2 years. I made some short films here and worked as a script supervisor to be able to shadow directors a…

Hi guys, I've just recently moved to North East England (Hartlepool) from London and wondered if there are any film makers up here?

I have over 10 years professional acting expe…

Hi David
I have a comedy series that I have written and am looking for industry professionals to help bring the project to fruition. My experience is mostly in the music industry …

I've recently had new acting headshots taken, I've been advised to ask around for afew opinions before picking the two I want, I'd love to hear any opinions from anyone with a goo…

HI Anthony
I just had a quick flick through. I thought some of the sparkly background ones were good. The darker sparkly ones were better. http://neilsonreeves.photoshelter.com/…

Hi everyone,

I have a composer who's written a score and is now looking for musicians to play it (extremely affordably) for a low budget feature. The schedule is a bit tight, as …

Sorry, just read the brief properly. Woodwind: I play saxes, including soprano. (also play bass gtr) Where would you be recording? I'll be away from the 11th to the 26th. If…

Hello all,

I am completing another draft of a sci-fi movie which will soon have a reading with some actor friends then a 'science revision' with a science expert to be sure the …

Hiya, glad to hear you're confident it's all in hand :). Hope your project goes well!

Apparently there's a discount code for Shooting People members but I can't seem to see it anywhere, unless I'm being really stupid...

I am trying to get ticket for the same event. Any answer for me please? Thank you.

Are employers actually choosing you based on your video CV?

Is it worth to have a video cv if you want to work in film production?

I just feel it's not very fair to choose a can…

It depends on the job one is aspiring to. Film is quite often a business rather than just a worthy charity or educational project. Producers need to know what other folk can do an…

Hi

Short as proof of concept for Feature? Not buying. What does it even mean?

Short as proof that you can do a novel/difficult film technique for no money, so that investors rest ea…

Hey all,

I'm a screenwriter and have just finished a short screenplay which i intend to get produced - however I'm not knowledgable in this area and don't know where to start.

I…

Allan, Brendan's email address is in the 2nd line of his message. Just turn AT into @

I have my own opinions, but I am curious to see what everyone else thinks.
In general do you prefer video editing 4k (with premiere) on a Mac or a PC?
Give me your reasons.

I would suggest PC personally; I've used both extensively, but PC is my preference.

I've always found you can get a lot more for your money - especially if you get a computer wh…

Hi All,

I'm looking for something similar to this one (in London) with two tiers, where nobody has to go even close to the real edge.

http://www.filmoffice.co.uk/media/147135/Ea…

At 0.10s was shot greenscreen waist height in park. No one ever got up on the bridge. Just find a dedicated VFX guy. This was done by a guy called Nick Treganza.

https://www.yout…

Can anyone suggest of a good source of legal production forms: actors' release; location indemnity; musician release; the usual things needed for film production. Many thanks.

Good resource here http://nofilmschool.com/2016/08/grab-every-filmmaking-form-youll-ever-need-these-99-free-templates

I am wondering which editing software to go for. I have worked with editors using FCP and I know that FCP10 is not expensive but I am a PC user so would have to get a MAC if I we…

Just for clarity, Lightworks has three options -

1) Completely free but excludes some extra commercial Boris filters, and will output to YouTube resolutions. You will always hav…

Hello,

I can't seem the find a direct black-and-white answer to this question on Google etc. (the answer will be out there, I know).

I usually write/make or work on narrative f…

I found the post. This should take you to it. https://shootingpeople.org/ask/view/bb9ba5962faeab1f761aeae6

Casting Call Pro costs £156 per year but I never even see that much money in my bank account at any one time. I've been wanting to sign up to it for so long but just can't justify…

However it is the kind of deal that SP collective bargaining would be great for - if Cath or Xenia or anyone is reading...

Hello. I am a writer and poet and I would like to collaborate with any film makers out there who would like to create a poetry film. It would be expenses really as this is self fu…

Hi Adrian, thanks for connecting, I shall send you an email to the enquiries address. Many Thanks
Amber

Hello, Im looking to get a camera that takes good pictures but that I can also shoot good video on. Im new to a lot of this so something that is simple to us and something under £…

@Dan Selakovich Ah thanks so much :)

I'm an award nominated writer/director and I'm working with group of female filmmakers who have teamed up to create the unique short film POLLY which tackles the dark truth of how…