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Original Post from Ray Brady
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, 1 month ago.

Oh...just as importantly...or tried and failed please?
Many thanks Ray Brady

Original Post from Jasen Quick
Most recent response from Rob Talbot
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, 1 month ago.

As Simon said ... the monthly Magic Lantern meetings already happen. Try them out first before "reinventing the wheel".

Original Post from Bitter Tony
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, 1 month ago.

Forgive me, for some reason I thought you mentioned Cambridge! No idea why. University club definitely. ..

Original Post from John David Clay
Most recent response from Owen A Smith
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, 1 month 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…

Most recent response from Owen A Smith
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, 1 month 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…

Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
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, 1 month 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…

Most recent response from Brendan O'Neill
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, 1 month ago.

Try contacting Tim Beasley at www.UKFilmLocation.com He should have something to suit. 0844 669 5245

Original Post from Jasen Quick
Most recent response from Dennis Goldberg
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, 1 month 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…

Original Post from Karel Bata
Most recent response from Danielle Kummer
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, 1 month 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…

Original Post from Adam Jennings
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
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, 1 month 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.

Original Post from Adam Jennings
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, 1 month ago
Original Post from Andrew Ryland
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
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, 1 month 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.

Original Post from Andrew N. Hill
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, 1 month ago
Release form for documetary in GREEK

Hi dear fellow shooters,
Has any of you have a release form for filming interviewees and member of the public for my documentary, in Greek? I am still researching, but i might lik…

2 responses, most recent 11 years, 1 month ago.

Thanks for your Response, might try the online idea. I can read and correspond in Greek quite well, but writing a form like this is a bigger task for me and I am flying to Geeece …

Original Post from jose maria martinelli
Most recent response from Claudette FLINT
Do you think television is damaging our lives?

Brainwash is an art exhibition happening in November 2014. We are shooting a documentary video interview and are looking for actors, extras, artists (or anyone!) who is happy to t…

5 responses, most recent 11 years, 1 month ago.

Socrates never had to put up withTV reality and some films. People who could write didn't use writing for cheap fun.
TV doesn't damage our life but some programmes do.

Original Post from Andrew Ryland
DCP / Blu-ray / DVD

I am converting a short film to DCP for festivals and also want to print DVDs and blu-rays of it. Does anyone have any particular recommendations of London-based companies. I have…

11 years, 1 month ago
I'm looking for a fab kitchen in London to shoot a pilot with a cooking island if possible?

If anyone is aware of a nice kitchen with an Island (if poss) in North London (another if poss) to shoot a pilot please drop me a line.

Thanks
Sandy Phillips
Ogle TV
0207 51…

11 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Zachary Ord
Most recent response from Alève Mine
What rights do I have when a Music Video I produced entirely airs on TV?

I recently shot and edited a music video for a signed band. The video is now in the process of being incorporated onto a popular music television channel. I would like to ask if a…

8 responses, most recent 11 years, 1 month ago.

Radio doesn't pay either. Apparently unless you hit the right sampling day. They have a system I which you may have songs played repeatedly over a year or two and never see a dime…

Original Post from Leiah Yvonne Kwong
Most recent response from Fiona Rodrigo
Seeking an Office in London for Film Shoot

Hello fellow shooters!
We are (still) looking for a small one to two person office to use for a half-day shoot for our London Film School graduation film Heroics. We are planning …

1 response, most recent 11 years, 1 month ago.

Hi Leiah
I just saw your post. Did anyone get back to you? I'm looking for a similar space now for a showreel shoot. Any ideas would be very much appreciated! Thanks, Fiona

Original Post from Kieron Clark
MPEG-4 to Windows Media file conversion - any ideas?

Hello. I'm trying to find a good, and preferably free or cheap, way to convert a 1.5GB MPEG-4 (.MOV) file to a Windows Media (.WMV) file. The 10-minute film in question was edited…

11 responses, most recent 11 years, 1 month ago.

Thanks Chris. I'll give that a go.

Original Post from Holly Wilkinson
Best camera to shoot at night with?

Hello Shooters,

I am shooting a music video at night, and i wanted to know what is the best camera to shoot with? I will be using good lighting to light the set, but i just don't…

11 responses, most recent 11 years, 1 month ago.

Thanks for all your help guys, you've been so helpful!

Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Does anyone know where I could buy cheap light gels and/or frostings? It has to be UK based. Thank …

I am looking for either gels or frostings to cover light bulbs, so it can also be pre-cut.

1 response, most recent 11 years, 1 month ago.

Go to your local lighting hire company and ask if you can go through the scraps box - they will send out whole rolls and have odds and ends come back, some roll ends, some precut …

Original Post from David Kitchen
Any advice on Withoutabox?

My short film is uploaded to IMDb's Withoutabox for submission purposes. I've since had a slight re-edit and added some music. For the life of me I can't now replace the old with …

11 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Michael Christofis
Storyboard requirement

Hi
I am looking for someone that can do a story board.
My name is Michael Christofis and I'm co-producer of a feature film called ''Chosen''. A phycological thriller that is going…

11 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Philip Carr
Most recent response from John Lubran
Locations and Props

How about starting a database of locations that Shooters can use for little or nothing? Also a database of props that Shooters can borrow/lease. Eg I have three replica pistols an…

26 responses, most recent 11 years, 1 month ago.

This is a great project. It also suggests a different and more targeted form of networking through specific project contexts. One of the issues I find less appealing than it ought…