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Hello Shooters. I have a question regarding a short film that I wrote and will play the lead role in. I am primarily an actor, have been acting in independent films for 7 years,…

Ah, it's the old advice from the world of golf. (In case you didn't know this, it's the most profound source of philosophy we have.)

"If you think you can, or you think you can'…

Suggestions for microphone repair in London would be great, south east london even better!
Thanks
Jon

Thanks for your responses guys

Hello there,

Would anyone like to swap a slightly used Canon 7D with a 50mm f/1.4 lens for a Canon 5D mii body only? Please let me know if you are interested. I can meet anywher…

Screening Room Map - http://www.screeningroommap.com/newyork - is top ranked with Google Search but I want to add new venues to make the directory as comprehensive as possible. S…

Hi shooters. A couple of simple questions, so I'll cut to the chase!

1. What's the minimum system requirements for editing 1420 HD footage from a DSLR?
2. Where can I buy such a …

I agree with Matt. I would buy a MacBook Pro from eBay - after much research. If possible I would try to get a Mac that could take a thunderbolt cable, so that I could attach a th…

To enter Cannes this year you have to go via their website. In order to start the process you have to create an account - I haven't been able to do this.

(http://www.festival-can…

I'm kind of pissed off, and wondering if I should be.

I hear a lot of complaining from filmmakers about people not leaving critiques or comments on Film Of The Month. Especially …

Don't know if SP will let me tell you about this app, because it's basically an ad. But I don't get paid from Per, so I should be safe, right?

There's an amazing shot planning ap…

Thanks so much. I've just started using this now. It really is excellent and affordable.
For some reason my storyboard pics aren't showing up in the shot list, when I export it a…

Alright, half of my ultra low budget feature film takes place in a functioning bar/grill. I have access to the place for shooting for a week. One of my characters is a bar tender …

Thanks, Dan. Will do.

It's the time of the year for taking stock of the turkeys and your shining stars - what's it to be?

I'm going for The Selfish Giant by Clio Barnard as my best of 2013 film - not …

Sublime: A Field in England
Ridiculous: Man of Steel

I found Gravity quite captivating as well.

I've found SP has been excellent for finding actors to collaborate with (honestly, I've been stunned by the talent) but I'm struggling to make it work for crew. I'm sure the issu…

Good honest feedback from the community. I'm picking up a vibe here and feel like there's some gentle correction going on.

Let's see if I'm wise enough to take it on board.

Tha…

Tried to post this before, but I guess it didn't make it for some reason.

I wanted to let you guys know about these great little lessons on Youtube by a professional dialogue edi…

Hi Shooters,

I've got two things I'd like to ask you:

1. How can I copyright my script (short film)? Has anyone done this before?

2. Is anyone aware of any script competitions …

Many thanks to all of you! :)

Kind regards,

Alexandra!!!

Does anyone have experience using ProTools for editing audio for video. I'm using Final Cut but I've been told that Pro Tools is far better than SoundTrack Pro.....any comments we…

Hi Sophie,
To further your sound education, please, please, watch this series on dialogue editing:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDwQCO7v1ME

Dan

I'm currently editing a short drama film in which a character cleans an old '78 record (from 1949) with a cloth, in close up, and we see the name of the (famous) record company on…

Agreed Dan

Moving back to London been away for 12 years living in Dublin, Ireland. Getting reacquainted with the London filmmaking scene. I am looking for an editor who specializes in the sh…

Thanks for all your suggestions much appreciated.

I have the Cinemek app, which is great, but I need to do a larger storyboard and need to do it on my computer ideally. Any recommendations would be great.

Thanks

A

Alton,

There is also storyboard quick 6 reasonably cheap not the most effeicant but I would aways agree with the pad and pencil approach!!

hope its useful anyway.

John

I am a Junior editor trying to make the transition from Junior to editor. I need to make a showreel so I am offering my services for free to work on short films and promos so I ha…

I have only recently started watching Breaking Bad and have just finished season 3 so NO SPOILERS please. I have to say, I have found the series very entertaining and some of the …

So the Fly episode's a bit polarising! I agree with Asheq and as I recall the episode's actually one of the most admired in the whole series, in my view rightly. It's built around…

I have always wanted to shoot with split-diopters but haven't had a good reason to until now. And now I need some help =)

The typical split-diopter splits the image in half. I wa…

Hi Shooters,

I am looking for a Sony z5 in good condition for around the 1500£ mark, if you have one to sell contact me at info@surinderastudios.com

Just wondering if there is anyone making a movie/tv show in Newcastle as would love to ba able to visit the set and see what goes on behind the scenes..

just wondering about any cost protections / time saving measures one can take to prevent multiple shoots not taking place.

I have no idea what you're asking. Is it this: If you have a job lined up for a shoot, you turn down other jobs because they conflict with the job you already took, then that orig…

Hello,

I am looking for a location for some 'how to' videos. The location isn't the prominent feature (only using kitchen and bedroom) but it needs to be clean. If anyone has suc…

Im not shooting anything specific, just want to try before i buy type thing over a weekend. If you are a hire house please get in touch, or if you are an individual, more than hap…