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Looking for an experienced editor to sit down with and teach me the basics of FCP for a couple of hours - I've got Premiere on my laptop but looking to use FCP to edit a documenta…

Hello Demelza,

I've been using FCP since version 1 through to 7. I could help you for a couple of hours tomorrow (Friday the 2 May) after that I'm away.

Here is a link to a sim…

I was wondering about best or good practices on testing out lens render setting / apr / R3d Arri raw and lens configurations like 85mm arri master / anamorphic 2.35;1 / 4 perf 16 …

What exactly are you trying to test? Colour reproduction? Image sharpness? Dynamic range? Without controlled tests it's all a bit subjective - plus, if you dig around on Google pl…

I want to make a career change and was wondering if anyone can give some advice as to which are the best courses/schools for sound design in London. Thanks, Vicky

Thank you all so much for your help! I'll check all the courses you suggested. Is the nfts considered to be the best? You have to be rich to do it!

The Education department at BFI will be running a mini season of films about teenagers in August. As part of this We're working with students to build a working set of a teenager'…

You could try Scenery Salvage. http://www.scenerysalvage.com/home/set-and-prop-hire/ - or contact studios to find out who is leaving as they will most probably have sets to clear.

Hello,
I would love some help in sourcing a location for a short film
We are looking to shoot for three days in May, preliminary dates are 16th-18th but this is subject to change
…

My flat doesn't have an ensuite but its a nice roomy apartment... its quite unique though... drop me a message on hello@michaelciaranquinn.com and i'll send you the photos.

Hi if I get funding from the Indiegogo site how much should I ask for?...
Like how much would it cost to hire a full indie team from Director to actor?.

Shawn, Andrew's comments aside, as a VERY rough guide you should allow anything North of £5k/shooting day for a unit, hires, etc. Some costs are daily, others weekly, others one…

For a short film, we need one empty room. Ideal size 10ft x 20ft, but anything will be considered. The dirtier and grimier the better. Preferably no windows. We will be adding a c…

Obviously a lot of cinema is gender specific, or targeted at various audiences. I know Transformers is meant for children, most rom-coms are targeted at women, and most 'action' …

I love the conundrums that used to appear on the covers of a 60s boys' comic, like this one: http://bit.ly/PA3ngm Well, can you figure out the solution? Quite obvious really...

I…

Wow, thank you for the answers. Now I will know exactly what to do when I find myself in those exact situations! ;-)

Hi Shooters
3 Cannes newbies looking to share low budget accommodation with any other industry people.
2 will be there on Saturday 17th and the third on Monday 19th.

Looking for …

I know a similar question has been asked before in 2012, but I'm looking for more up to date advice.

I've made several short films where we've hired in equipment, or have begged …

550D vs 5D is a couple of grand difference. 5D is the top of the range, full-size sensor, 550D is in the value range, smaller sensor. Both work similarly, both record 44Mbps. 5…

Hey All,

We've nearly completed a documentary, and am looking into the best way to sell it/distribute it (any ideas?)

A few websites say we should get insurance to protect ourse…

If your buyer is serious then they will either decide they don't need it or they'll offer you a price that makes it worth buying.

Obviously I have no idea what your docu is about…

Hi Shooters

I am budgeting to shoot a micro budget feature and need a person to record sound on location any price guidance appreciated. Thanks Liza

Andrew thanks for this information. def I am in the lower end of the micro budget bracket. You are right and sound is taking a high percentage of the budget. Really appreciate …

Does anyone need any music composing for their project? I have done music for about 10 years (college, uni, bands, studios) I've had placements in advert and films so have a bit o…

Hi Kam, I've emailed you.
John

sent an application off and not sure whether it's sent as had no confirmation message, nor can I view my previous applications.

thanks v much! :)

Hello

I in the process of work in two extensively long screenplays 150+ was wondering what rate £ per page was or a recommended amount to charge as fee. say £2 each so 2 150 page…

Thanks all the contributions, both are true story based concepts the producer know what they want and was impress by my profile. people were asking about length @ the micro budge…

I’m looking for a 16mm camera and kit for hire or possibly for purchase.

Ideally we’re looking for:
- Camera with PL mount.
- X2/3 magazines.
- Batteries and charger.
- Lenses…

Does it have to be 16mm? You couldn't shoot with (say) a Blackmagic and FilmConvert it?

I'm only asking since I rent my camera gear and DIT it free of charge :)

I've got a Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm coming in the mail for my Blackmagic and I'd like to make sure it's running the latest firmware - there's a beer (or a coffee or whatever your f…

Great! If no one else closer chips in I'll get in touch once I have the lens - thank you!

Andy.

Hello fellow shooters,
hope you all had a great easter! We are looking for a 3/4 bedroom END TERRACE HOUSE in north London for the short film 'Shadow Man'. Our shoot dates are 6…

I'd love to hear from any SPer who has this software and get opinions as to its value as a tool. Cheers - Franz

Hi Shooters,

I'd like to invest in a Rode mic for our DSLR. I've done quite a bit of research and the advice from the experts (makers of the Rode) suggests paying the extra and g…

I've just re-read everyone's great advice again, and as Paddy says, you need to get near the action - yep, I do. And thinking about what you're all saying and Roland's last line: …

Just wondering about the finer point of the DCP process and where it best fits in the post piple having been to the GFM with Chris jones - HD DVD / H.264 uncompressed 10 bit pipe …

If for some reason you need to create a DCP, Blackmagic's DaVinci Resolve can do it (even the free, Lite version) if you purchase a package from easyDCP: http://www.easydcp.com/pr…

Hello,

We need a studio of at least 8x8m, preferably 10x10m that is soundproofed for a 4 day hire on May 12-15 (one day set build, three day shoot).

If anyone has any details of…

yoyo mark. you can try camber well studios they are good & its low budget packages. Bicky henriques.

looking for more help from producers on a coffee shop TV drama - owing to other writing commitments its on ice but hoping to aim for sept shoot got art directors interested. synop…

We are looking for two locations for our short film.

1 a kebab shop
2 a disused flat

We would need to film in each for 2 days. We have some budget (not a lot) for these.

If yo…

Hi Rob
l have a 2 bed flat in barons ct we do live there though. We are guardians for the property it is shabby in places there is no sitting room a large bedroom 16 x 14 a smalle…