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Original Post from Sukey Richardson
Most recent response from Howard Silver
Has anyone had to remove dead pixels from 4k footage in final cut pro x? Would like to know what so…

Have been shooting 4K on a Canon 1DC and have dead pixels. How can I go about removing them in Final cut.

Any software suggestions would be great.

Thanks

3 responses, most recent 11 years, 3 months ago.

Take a look at this article. While for HD not 4K, should do the work.
http://www.prestonkanak.com/2011/09/28/how-to-fix-dead-pixels/

Most recent response from Max Green
Any advice on what rig to use with a Canon 5D mk II?

I am a smallish female director so looking to buy something that is lightweight, portable and with the ability to add a follow focus. Has anyone tried the Gini Rigs? Or does any…

1 response, most recent 11 years, 3 months ago.

Have had nothing but good experience with Gini, but you have to buy through eBay. I also like Swedish Chameleon's gear, but it's pricey.

Steer away from RedRock, it's a little o…

Most recent response from Melissa Dean
Are there many castings for a 15 year old male?

It seems like there are hardly any jobs for my age range around London or the South-East. Yes, I have paid membership but I'm starting to worry it may have gone to waste as I am o…

31 responses, most recent 11 years, 3 months ago.

Purchase The Actors yearbook! It has everything in there - all agants and when they're books are open etc best buy for me every couple of years.

Original Post from Franco Frassetti
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Presenting a production to a cable network.

I produced a production that is ideal for broadcast on cable. The cast includes a few well known television actors, one of whom is a recently deceased Emmy winner.
Any tips on h…

2 responses, most recent 11 years, 3 months ago.

It may be helpful for you to chat with a few potential sponsors too - if you can offer the networks a *free* programme they might just bite your hand off...

Original Post from Lee Morgan
Does anyone require a cameraman or editor anywhere in the UK?

I've been struggling along in the industry for a number of years now. I'm deeply passionate about films and film making in general and have been lucky enough to work on some amazi…

11 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from Martin Belderson
Does anyone have a UK boilerplate option agreement I could use?

Or maybe post a link to to one? There are lots of US ones online, but I cannot find a UK version.

5 responses, most recent 11 years, 3 months ago.

Hi Martin, have you looked at the docs listed in the SP Production Resources?
https://shootingpeople.org/resources

There's a Writer's Agreement under 'Contracts - Paid' that migh…

Original Post from Mark Kempner
Sony z5

Lens adaptors Sony HRV Z5.

Is it possible to get a lens adaptor screw fit one end for a sony HVRz5....which would digital NIKON SLR lenses on the other end?

Has anyone ever don…

11 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from John David Clay
advice on taking development further when reading 50% on social media - and the legals on of the GFM

I know its a unclear question!

two productions completed (no reels yet) wondering how to develop scripts (stage32.com) when working a very loose schedule - no productions yet. ju…

11 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from Shawn Miley
Most recent response from Dan Selakovich
movies to make.

I have two screenplays ready to be looked at just lokking for maybe someone to be up for making them.. I see alot of movies out there coming up like "werewolf cop" come on hehe...…

2 responses, most recent 11 years, 3 months ago.

I agree with Paddy. That was a pretty terrible pitch, Shawn. You need to treat your own work seriously for people to take it seriously. Take Paddy's advice. Even if "script pitch"…

Original Post from Ned Hussain
Where to find an office space to emulate police offices?

I am looking for a maximum of two hours to film a micro short in a office based area that can be shown to look like a police station.

I don't want prison cells, just an office en…

11 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from Emma Dove
Advice on festival submission for experimental doc.

Hello fellow shooters,

I have just completed a new film in collaboration with Artist Mark Lyken. Our film, Mirror Lands, explores different people's relationships to 'place' on …

4 responses, most recent 11 years, 3 months ago.

Wow, immensely helpful, thank you very much to you all. Sarah, no I haven't yet, but I will get in touch with them. Thanks.

Original Post from Patty Papageorgiou
Screenwriting Magazine suggestions?

HI all,

call me old fashioned but I can't stand reading articles on a screen. I've tried, I get through some but I lose interest too quickly plus have the added distraction of be…

11 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from Lucas Jedrzejak
Most recent response from Marlom Tander
filming and legalities in a conflict zone

Hi, I'm going to Ukraine and will be in variety of different places with my kit and footage. Can anyone please advice in case "armed military group with no insignia" wanted to con…

2 responses, most recent 11 years, 3 months ago.

You need specialist cover. Normal travel insurance would not normally cover anyone doing anything (esp sports or business related) that they should know is more risky than normal …

Original Post from Eoin Maher
Most recent response from Mät King
Films & Podcasts

Being a huge fan of films but also podcasts I wanted to have a discussion about peoples favourite film and filmmaking podcasts. I have a long list of podcasts that you may or may …

2 responses, most recent 11 years, 3 months ago.

Have you tried Digital Cinema Cafe, The Coloristos Color cast, Slate and in particular the spoiler edition, The Bafta podcast, Barbican film podcast, the Film Talk, and for a litt…

Original Post from Rickardo Beckles-Burrowes
Script reader

Can you recommend a great script reader?

13 responses, most recent 11 years, 3 months ago.

Thanks Nicholas!

Original Post from ADRIAN SCOTT
Most recent response from Dan Selakovich
Hi, Advice needed. I'm directing a short film which includes clips from Luc Besson's Leon. Who do…

Leon is integral to the storyline, but could be replaced by a film with the same message - the relationship between Natalie Portman's and Jean Reno's character. Just need to kno…

2 responses, most recent 11 years, 3 months ago.

Yikes. From what I've heard, Luc Besson is really protective of his work. I would prepare myself for not getting permission at all at any cost. I'd start with Besson's company, Eu…

Original Post from Amy Daneel
Archival resources

Hi Shooters,

I've been tasked with the job of sourcing footage/stills dating back to 1850 & wanted to find out what resources you could suggest.
What has been suggested thus …

7 responses, most recent 11 years, 3 months ago.

Hi everyone,
I just wanted to say thank you for your feedback.
I've followed up everyone's suggestions and wanted to respond with a list of the institutions I've been in communica…

Original Post from Joe Wilkes
Most recent response from Franz von Habsburg FBKS MSc
Problems with imdb...

I have a film credit on IMDB, and I also have a profile, yet I can't merge the two. So nobody will ever know it was me that did the work (that I'm really pleased to have done!)

I…

6 responses, most recent 11 years, 3 months ago.

It seems IMDb does have a monopoly and it has become deeply entrenched in the minds of agents and producers. As to efficiency, perhaps Amazon, who now owns it, could crack a whip …

Original Post from Jesse Thompson
Most recent response from Albert Balbastre-Morte
What (non-production) software are you using?

I'm interested to know what software you're using to organise your work in any phase of a production, except for the obvious on-set and post stuff, e.g. tools to help you budget a…

16 responses, most recent 11 years, 3 months ago.

Evernote, Pomodoro Timer

Original Post from nena eskridge
Most recent response from Dan Selakovich
Film directing online

Any recommendations for an online course on directing?

1 response, most recent 11 years, 3 months ago.

What aspect of directing? For example, I used to teach a seminar on camera placement for emotional impact. That's just one small aspect of it (but I feel an important one). There'…

Original Post from nena eskridge
directing children

I'm a first time director. I have a pretty scary scene with a 10 year girl. She finds her mother dead on the floor. The mother is face down on the floor, no blood or anything gros…

9 responses, most recent 11 years, 3 months ago.

Wow. thanks everyone. I've been freaked out for weeks about this and now I know exactly what I'm going to do! Thank you! I love the more is less idea and I have to say that wasn't…

Original Post from Chris Lewis
Most recent response from Marlom Tander
Pub, bar or cafe location required in London

I am looking for a location for short film. It''s a pub, bar or cafe. The interior styling isn't that important, but these factors are crucial...

a) I need it for a whole day, …

2 responses, most recent 11 years, 3 months ago.

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Original Post from Niall Trask
Most recent response from Benjamin Mills
Anyone in London able to spare the time to sync up my video to audio?

I shot a short film on a 5d, recording all the sound separately. I'm in need of someone to lend me a hand putting the audio and video files together.

Will make it worth your whil…

2 responses, most recent 11 years, 3 months ago.

info@ohthehorror.co.uk

Original Post from Tony Franks
Screening Rooms in NYC - Any new venues opened?

I am keen to see if any new screening rooms, preview theaters or private cinemas have opened in NY in, say, the last 12 months. I'm updating our directory, www.screeningroommap.c…

11 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from Filipa V. Pereira
Most recent response from Melissa Dean
Fish and Chips location

Good morning shooters! Does anyone know a Fish and Chips place that I can use for a short-film location for a day for £250?

Many thanks,

Filipa

8 responses, most recent 11 years, 3 months ago.

If you can go out of london. There are lots of them in a row in Littlehampton along the sea front.

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