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I've been using ProAnimator for sometime, it's a great piece of software for quick 3D results but, I've been experimenting with camera trackers in AE and Mocha but not getting the…

Hi everyone, I'm working as a production coordinator on an artistic documentary film which starts shooting in Alaska on 1. July. I'm coming up against a few logistical things and …

Thanks Guys, that's all really helpful & really appreciate you taking the time to respond! Bill i would love to chat to you if you're around please message me your phone numbe…

I m looking for a jib to shoot . i dont have any knowledge about the jibs but to give rough idea i would be shooting the dance for my final project in college. this is a no commer…

Depends on the camera you're using, as the arm needs to remain rigid and heavier cameras need better jibs. And jibs can be expensive, and ideally you need an operator, so costs a…

I soon will be doing a 60 min documentary film. Its a sensitive subject. So my question is there any Documentary Producers on shooting people that will like to take part in produc…

We're thinking of shooting a feature on this camera. Does anyone have any experience of it/own one- would you recommend it? How about post/workflow?

It's a fantastic camera, similar to the Red MX (and Epic) and is about the same in Low light, maybe a bit worse. If you're shooting a feature it should be lit anyway, to achieve …

just publish jcwriterscreen.weebly.com would welcome feedback from the downloadable pdfs EFCI is still very underdeveloped - more interested in perceptions of the others.

v good…

David, thanks for the thoughts yes the Grammar and spelling does distract and its ongoing concern about that point taken!

the cell is quite nice in the loose approach I'm taking …

I'm also looking for a rooftop on the same type of building with a nice urban view. Let me know if this brings something to mind! Thanks.

Filipa x

I'm a freelance videographer in the South East (Kent, London, etc.) part of Hat Day Films (www.hatdayfilms.com) and while I am available to work on any kind of film project, I tho…

Here are the details of a terrible accident on a film set -

http://variety.com/2014/film/news/midnight-rider-suspends-production-after-fatal-train-accident-exclusive-1201121666/
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Thanks to Chris Bairstow for an update on the situation here: http://variety.com/interstitial/?ref=http%3A%2F%2Fvariety.com%2F2014%2Ffilm%2Fnews%2Fmidnight-rider-lawsuit-accident-…

Very important article on the death of camera assistant Sarah Jones on the set of feature film Midnight Rider. It is a warning to us all.

http://variety.com/2014/film/news/midnig…

Yes - it's small wonder serious accidents don't happen more often - particularly on indie shoots many of which (even here on Shooting People) don't have insurance, let alone fire …

Has anybody out there put a film on the VOD service offered by Daily Motion or Vimeo? If so, I would like to hear about your experience. Did it work out? Did you actually make any…

I signed up for Bristol Old Vic's Classical Acting course, but got a new job so can't make it. Did another course there last year - it's a full on, challenging week that leaves yo…

Hey Mark,

I'm interested in this – still available?

Frank

No solutions really online, apart from filling down . adapters on ebay do warn against using them on full frame cams.
hoping someone has experience of this and can help
chris

Dear NYC filmmaking community,
I'm a London based freelance editor & short filmmaker and am in NYC for 3months. Wanted to ask advice on the best way of getting involved in the…

hi, I am looking for an editor for a project though the budget is dry until indigo fundraiser. but if you are really a great editor this will be a feather in your quiver ... anywa…

Looking at the market for Super 8mm data scanning for production and wondering if there is still one out there.

Especially interested if people want HD or 2K at all.

Any input g…

Ten years ago it was a simple matter (although not cheap) to get top quality Super 8 transfers. Now a great deal of knowledge has been lost as equipment has been changed and speci…

Programmer-critic Miriam Bale tweeted some interesting data on how much it would cost to have a career in indie filmmaking, claiming that ‘It would take you 39 years to save up en…

Thanks Robert for that example. The suggestion coming from it is that the more rights that others have in your film the tougher it will be in terms of costs and distribution. As m…

Hi Shooters,

I'm looking for beautiful aerial/helicam footage of Moscow's St Basil's Cathedral & was wondering if anyone knows of any connections who can help me? The librar…

Hi Marlom & Jeanna!

Thanks for your responses & offer to help! I've tried to get in touch with a few helicam companies/individuals so hopefully something will come of th…

I have dialog and action referencing three different tobacco brands in my screenplay.

Providing there are no negative connotations implied in the smoking of each brand, might fil…

Thanks Marlom.

Hello, I'd like to know if any Shooter will be applying for NFTS next year, for commencement in 2016?

I run a London based documentary club and I'm looking for people with some experience in documentaries and/or factual filmmaking to lead a discussion or a short workshop on any re…

Hi Kaziah, I' vee been making docs, mostly for broadcast, for bout thirty years, and I've won a BAFTA and a Grierson nomination among other gongs. I could certainly talk to your p…

Hi,

I have a background in film making (both shooting and editing) and mathematics/computer science. I thought that a career in CGI/animation would be a good way to combine both …

Hi Elena,

I've been doing a VFX careers outreach programme (funded by Creative Skillset), called Skill Fusion. There is a skills shortage and the industry is particularly seekin…

Hi everyone,

I was wondering if it is possible to export sequences from PP alongside the raw footage to which the clips inside the sequence link up to? so if a clip is thirty sec…

I'm not 100% sure I'm interpreting your question correctly, but if you're trying to do a conform for a grade, you could export your project to the likes of Speedgrade or Resolve e…

Hi everyone, Is there anybody here working a film called the "The Riders" from the book of the same name that is in preproduction at the moment? If so, would you mind sending me…

I'm a producer of live events, have shot and edited two shorts and organised an international piano competition. The company I own has modest sums available to provide support to …

Hi Tim et al,

This thread appears in the 'documentary' board. Aren't you chaps specifically talking about drama? Are you in a position to support documentary projects Tim? I'm a …

Hi Shooters,
This is actually the title of a discussion we're having as part of The Great Escape convention this weekend, details below.
But I thought it might be an interesting d…

Here's the write up - it's a quick read and some excellent points made by panel members - would love to hear thoughts from shooters - what do you think about sexism in music video…