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Hi everyone,

Probably quite a simple answer for you more experienced professionals to answer, but as I am part of a burgeoning production company am not quite sure about yet.

M…

An aside, as Dan notes, agencies overload the client bill so have an interest in that production bill being a big number. A director buddy was brought into studio for a pack shot…

Hi guys, I have experience in making DCPs, both long and short form. I'm currently trying to expand my freelance work, so if anyone is interested I am very reasonable. Please PM…

Hey Khurum and Karel, I've just sent you private messages.

Kelie, thanks very much. New here so still learning how everything works here, I'll give that a try soon.

...collaborate, get stuff made. Someone creative and passionate about the material/content, but also with a good brain for numbers and logistics (time frames, budgets, how to prio…

Im not in UK for now, my company is in London, but interested to met ones in Sussex etc,, my next trip in london soon
nice weekend
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When we were making Dara Says, and I was sending out clips to the sound guy, it took forever to upload stuff. If I were sending video, it would take even longer.

Well, uploading…

http://www.xkcd.com/949/ - it might be a cartoon, but it's still a very good answer :-)

I made a 27 min documentary about supermarket food waste that has stirred a lot of controversy as attempts have been made to suppress it (see thread ‘what to do if you’re told not…

Do you want it broadcast, or do you want it seen?

If you want it seen, make a list of everyone in the media with an interest in the subject, plus bloggers and campaigners etc.

T…

Does anyone know where I can get a clean Chain Of Title that will not cost me an arm and a leg?

You have mail ;-)

Hi,

I'm looking for some filmmakers to collaborate with on some short films over the summer. Ideally living in London, I'm looking for a motivated team who can see through from p…

I'm an experienced DoP and a full member of the guild of television cameramen with full HD broadcast tv camera and cinematographer with a Red Camera as well as DSLR camera and ri…

I'm just trying to write a production schedule for a 2 day shoot for a short film, and it just looks a bit shoddy. Would be hugely grateful if anyone had a template that I could j…

BTW, a freebie from me if anyone *DOES* want to run a live show...

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Able to remove the lights at the side of the subject but not from moving behind.

Hi Tina
yes we need to see an image/clip of what it is you are trying to remove. Some things you can rotoscope out by masking around the subject but it will not always look that g…

Hi there,

I have to film a concert and I have been asked to use GoPros, I wanted to buy the HERO, it films 1080 30fps, can I edit later with 25 fps footage from Canon Mark ii?

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For anyone else interested. Premiere Pro can handle multiple frame rates in a single sequence.

When exporting the video make sure you check 'frame blending'. I find this helps s…

Hi,

So I've just graduated from King's College London, Business Management BSc.

I've been producing music videos and working as a runner/ PA for the last 3 years at uni and am…

Thank you all for your advice. It's been really helpful. I think I'm going to go with the diary service and freelance for a bit. I'll see how it goes. If anyone has any more point…

I am a writer wanting to, DESPERATE to direct, to make and create something, to collaborate with people, etc. Would be great to hear from you if interested. :)

i live in essex? not too far and i drive.

The script, a ghost story feels complete. I have sent it to a couple of production companies. I need to get feedback from smart people, producers, directors etc. London Area.

My point, clearly poorly made, is that readers are great, but go to specific ones that you have assessed as relevant to you. And pay them properly for their time. And if you're do…

I'm trying to gauge basic interest in my Kickstarter campaign to make an Action movie.

The unique concept is that since "video on demand" is just a straight selection process on …

Continuing the theme of advice, I would draw comparisons with the games industry which of course involves far more money than films.

Kickstarter games work well when they appeal …

Hi,

I am an MA producing student at the Met Film School based in Ealing Studios. As part of my course I have been asked to conduct a case study on a contemporary UK feature film…

We have an unusual business model that allows us to make films which I will if you are not looking for a standard raise funds model be happy to talk to you about.

I am a writer wanting to, DESPERATE to direct, to make and create something, to collaborate with people, etc. Would be great to hear from you if interested. :)

Hey Josh, I believe we have spoken to each other already. I regularly work as a dop and have some of my own equipment. I live in London, but can very easily travel to Horsham. …

I am currently in pre-production for my next upcoming short and we are looking at hiring some extra equipment for the short film including Lenses, Grip and Monitor. We have a very…

New Day Pictures might be able to do you a good deal. And if you or any of your crew members are students, they'll do you a discount. :)

Hey Guys, just want to say Discuss is looking great, it's really warming to see filmmakers sharing tips and tricks about their careers, equipment and experiences etc. That's what …

Hi Myrna. I've been making a film with the choreographer Elizabeth Streb. Her form of Extreme Action is quite different from tango, but the challenges are the same. Capturing the …

Screenwriters, can you help? Inter-cutting a great way to build tension and present two contrasting or related scenes within a film. Which is the best option:

1. Write your film…

Hey Chris, the simplest and most direct technique for intercutting related scenes I know is simply to put (CONTINUOUS) after the appropriate scene headings. It's self explanatory …

Hi,

We're developing a web platform to put completed films in front of those people looking to buy them and I'm keen to get two things really, firstly I'd like to get films put o…

Hi Stephan,

I had the team look at it today and your film should now be live. I haven't got to the bottom of what happened but normally films are up within 24 hours.

Sincerely t…

Would like to realize a feature on shoestring budget. Looking for clever funny dialogue with deeper message.

Hi. Did you find a script? I may have something for you?

Hi,

I have 1 DV Cam, 4 Beta Cam SP, and 4 Umatic tapes that I am looking to convert to digital format (either DVD or online). Would anyone be able to do this for me, or lend me a…

Thank you all for your responses. I think I have found somewhere to convert them.

Hi, I'm doing a shoot Sunday 5th to Thursday 9th of July and would really like to use a min-jib suitable to carry a C100... I can offer a little payment as hire cost and could col…

Hi shooters,

I'm a director looking for a producer for a short film up here in Scotland. I have a 10K budget in place, a script which still needs some tightening and ideally I'd…

Hi there Chris
I have a production company that i run my self mainly in Edinburgh.
I was actually looking to make a short this summer for the big festivals too. I had a few adeas …

I have been working on the comedy circuit for 20 years and am fairly well known in that genre. Ive had small roles in shorts and pop videos. I have quality images and impressive …