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	Anyone have a working port-a-oak in New York? Would like to film it for a documentary! HI! We're doing a historical documentary and would like to FILM a port-a-pak that works. We want to see the reels go around. We do not want to film with it, we want to film it. We… 11 years ago
	So where am I going wrong? Over the past two or three years I have pitched a logline and synopsis for my script, 'To Be Someone', many times on the Shooters 'Script Pitch' bulletin. I have taken great care … 49 responses, most recent 11 years ago. Many thanks Andreas. Signed up to Script Boutique and posted my first script today :)
	27 steps to funding your film. Could anyone email me 27 steps outline? Hi. From the seminar How to fund your film there are 27 steps. They can no longer give out the outline for legal reasons but they said it's fine to get it from a third party. Anyo… 1 response, most recent 11 years ago. I'd love that too possibly ;-) alex@lostpictures.co.uk thanks!
	What reliable international directory can I use to source crew and equipment Internationally? We shoot in Europe and many times we need to hire crew members and/or equipment (cameras, grip, lights, etc...) locally. We usually rely for this on word of mouth and friends. I … 3 responses, most recent 11 years ago. Thanks Aleve and Chris for your suggestions. Any other is welcome ;-) Thanks!
	Showreel companies/film makers Hi all I'm looking for an excellent showreel company who also finds locations to shoot. The location is the trickiest thing to find if you're searching from scratch...so I am fin… 12 responses, most recent 11 years ago. Slick have done some very good reels - I'm a fan of them.
	My Short Film was ignored by festivals but got International Distribution! So I made a film (30 mins long) called Advance to Contact. It got shunned by all the big festivals but an American Distributor gave me a distribution deal and its on iTunes (just … 10 responses, most recent 11 years ago. Well done. There are many ways to reach an audience, and festivals are only one. As Daniel rightly says, 30 mins is long for festivals - but obviously right for your subject. Too …
	Selling second-hand gear? I'm tempted to use eBay, but are other re-sellers, like Gearhouse http://www.gearhousebroadcast.com/uk/equipment-sales/all/c-used , better? 1 response, most recent 11 years ago. Depends how specialist the kit is - the more specialist, the worse eBay seems to be as both the seller and buyer need to be active in the same 10 days or so, whereas broadcast equ…
	Where can I find a urban-ish looking empty studio to film in? If anyone has any recommendations, I'm looking for an empty light studio that I can shoot a dance sequence in. Possible option to black out would be good, but not essential. Idea… 1 response, most recent 11 years ago. I know of a rural one in East Riding, any use? You don't say where you're based!
	cancellation for productions that don't happen? Just wondering about cancellation agreement in the sense that you get paid as apposed to unpaid for film work that don't reach anywhere say £75 departmental average as a clause. … 2 responses, most recent 11 years ago. I'm not sure what you're asking, John. If you're talking about getting a job on a film, then the film falls through, that's pretty normal. Even on big films. Often it's because a …
	Seeking Scruffy Untidy Flat We are seeking a location which is for one of a better words scruffy/untidy preferable in central or inner London. Ideally 1/2 bedroom + 1 living room. Our shooting dates will be… 11 years ago
	Suggestions for back up external hard drives? I need to back up 10 Tb of footage. Currently they are on G-Raids. In the past I bought Western Digital Elements external hard drives, but I thought I ask before buying / making a… 5 responses, most recent 11 years ago. I've got loads of WD elements 2TB drives (about £70 each) which I use for archive. I did have one fail a while ago but in a recoverable way (I could move the data off but no long…
	Has anyone successfully managed to record 10-Bit 4:2:2 ProRes on a Atmos recorder? Hi, Has anyone successfully managed to record 10-Bit 4:2:2 ProRes on a Atmos recorder (any model from the Star to the Blade) from a Hacked GH2 please? If so did you use any spec… 11 years ago
	Has anyone successfully recorded 10-Bit 4:2:2 ProRes on a Atmos recorder from a Hacked GH2 please? Hi, Has anyone successfully managed to record 10-Bit 4:2:2 ProRes on a Atmos recorder (any model from the Star to the Blade) from a Hacked GH2 please? If so did you use any specia… 1 response, most recent 11 years ago. Oh...just as importantly...or tried and failed please? Many thanks Ray Brady
	Would anyone like to start a "Shooters in the pub" in Salisbury? Once a month, maybe. Or twelve times a year. Whichever suits. 3 responses, most recent 11 years ago. As Simon said ... the monthly Magic Lantern meetings already happen. Try them out first before "reinventing the wheel".
	Does anyone know of anywhere/anyone who can lend or rent fencing equipment for a short film? I'm looking for a low cost way to buy or borrow some fencing equipment for a short. Do you know of anyone or any company who could help me out? 3 responses, most recent 11 years ago. Forgive me, for some reason I thought you mentioned Cambridge! No idea why. University club definitely. ..
	how do you find people who would progress your career? currently reading shooting 007 book by great operator / DOP Alec Milles quite brilliant about about the relationships between operators / Dops. When 85% of people say it takes 2… 2 responses, most recent 11 years ago. The film and television industry is a tough business to be in at times and sadly there is never enough money available to make all the programming and films people want to make. S…
	New writer looking to get a team together to produce comedy sketches where to start? Hi there I'm a London based actress and new writer, especially comedy. Just wondered if anyone would be interested in a collaboration? I have all the actors just need a crew and … 2 responses, most recent 11 years ago. Dear Samantha I read your request for help. As I understand it. You are a new writer and you have written a script and have put together a cast to perform the script. At tis st…
	Seeking an old looking warehouse in Bristol? If not, tips & advice for asking Landlords? Hey Everyone, I'm currently in Pre prod for a new music video, we have no budget and we need to start filming soon. The hardest thing we've come across, is securing a location. … 6 responses, most recent 11 years ago. Brilliant, well found, and Nailsea isn't too far away at least! The train goes through it I think, I visit WSM every month or so, pretty sure it's one of the stops on the slow tr…
	Seeking large London house w/ conservatory for 3-day short film shoot. We do have some location bud… Hi there. We're looking for a large house within the M25 which has a conservatory, a garden, and a bedroom and a lounge large enough to film in. Our previously arranged location… 2 responses, most recent 11 years ago. Try contacting Tim Beasley at www.UKFilmLocation.com He should have something to suit. 0844 669 5245
	West Country Writers' Association. Is anyone a member of the West Country Writers' Association? The group is struggling and needs members. 1 response, most recent 11 years ago. It would be appropriate to have stated a bit about who you are or at least what this Association is about and where it is located. I went to the website and thus learned about th…
	What does a freelancer do when called to do Jury Service..? I don't think I can get out of it, but surely I can claim expenses? In which case how do I prove loss of earnings? Any one else here had this problem and found a solution? Cheer… 13 responses, most recent 11 years ago. I did it a couple of years ago. I deferred once for 6 months from June to January, a far less busy time, work wise. I submitted invoices for the year and they worked out an averag…
	Can anyone recommend a company to provide insurance for camera hire? To be clear - we have the equipment and want to hire it out to you lovely people, but we want to find a recommendation on a company to provide the relevant insurance cover for u… 1 response, most recent 11 years ago. Make the hirer provide insurance? That's how it generally works, you ask for a copy of their policy certificate and it's up to them to sort out if they break your kit.
	Can anyone recommend a company to provide insurance for camera hire To be clear - we have the equipment and want to hire it out to you lovely people, but we want to find a recommendation on a company to provide the relevant insurance cover for u… 11 years ago
	Advice on Handbrake - creating "Apple TV3" m4v file A short film I made is currently being submitted to festivals. One American festival has asked that I use the program "Handbrake" to convert the film in to an "Apple TV 3" format … 1 response, most recent 11 years ago. Is the sound clipping, or is it compression artefacting? If the latter, look at the audio bitrate which is separate from the video bitrate. 30fps ought to be irrelevant.
	Are there any traditional matte painters out there still painting on glass? I like the look of painted matte shots and am not so keen on digital. Though if a digital picture could be printed on glass that might be acceptable. 11 years ago

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