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I'm torn between the 600 and the 6d - better price and packages for the 600d and the footage does look fantastic, I believe the 60d and 600 are the same but with different casings…

I realise my answer above is riddled with contradictions :-). Basically the extra bells and whistles on the 60 d will be useful, but the footage will look the same if you're compa…

for a documentary on 1970s Southern musicians before they deoxidize.

Any reasonably priced suggestions?

Thanks.

Shiva

If the coating has begun to separate from the backing (which there is a strong chance of if they have been stored poorly for a number of years) then the tape will need baking prof…

In 2011 I paid a first time director $200 to direct the first 12 pages of my full length screenplay with the idea that we would use this edited footage to help raise financing for…

Yeah, Dan, it was a surprise especially considering I've none the guy for 30 years. But as someone said it best, it is what it is. 2nd unit director it is if I can't raise the mon…

Hi,

I’m looking for some help and advice on a copyright query I have.

In my short film a character hums the melody and sings a few lines from the chorus of an old Spanish song …

Thank you Paddy and Dan

Your advise is much appreciated.

Best

Louise

Hello there All!

I've a' writing and I've been a' wondering about quotation and referencing in screenplays. Now, I've seen the video of all of Tarantino's pop culture refs but th…

You mean like in any Woody Allen movie ever made?

Hey guys!

Thoughts on using premier elements for editing my HD DSLR footage? ive been using elements for years with my old DV technology and im comfortable with it, but with an u…

I haven't used Elements since I was a teenager, and to be honest I didn't know they still made it! No doubt your DLSR footage would go in fine - but you might want to look at some…

I have a small hire company in West London

I am fully insured for hired in and hired out equipment and can cover your lenses under my insurance

I need a set of Zeiss Super Speed…

Thats great news - they are needed from 27th to 31st January so pick up date 26th return 31st

What would your cross hire rate be?

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…