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working on two 90 + scripts with the issue at the centre of the redrafting processing and was wandering if there were any key books worth reading? or method I could try? to best r…

Start from the top. The plot might be getting in the way, as different characters might not be stuck in that plot.

Just start writing about a character, background, desires. Sy…

I've been acting in a collaborative TV Pilot in which everyone gave their time and talent for no pay. Now the writer has had a major falling out with the producers and is telling …

The moral to this whole debate is simple.
No matter how small and impecunious your project,
for everyone's protection,
AGREE WHAT YOU ARE DOING AND SIGN THE CONTRACTS FIRST.
Basic…

Any technical tips such as the best camera for detail and/or lighting tips to prevent the shots just looking murky would be helpful...thanks

Why would you want to use a longer lens when they have a narrower aperature? Surely a wider faster lens would be more beneficial allowing more light in, especially when it is at a…

Hi All,

Just posted this as a discussion but thought I would reach out by asking as well!

I am a self-shooting director/editor mostly working on self-initiated and branded inter…

Hi Ian, if you're interested, I'm selling a JVC GY-HD110E camera, with very low hours ( only 165 on the drum ), and am looking for around £850 for it as a quick sale. This camera …

Premise? Character? Plot? Structure? Etc?....

What do you think?

I see motivation as the end result of weaknesses, values, beliefs, needs etc. You create all these elements and what you see is something that motivation can engage with. Without …

I have shot a short film on a Canon 600D, so the footage exists as Quicktime H.264 files. It has been edited with Avid. I now wish to send some shots to VFX artists for compositin…

Pro Res is only ever the answer for Final Cut users - for AVID work, DNxHD as above.

Hi everyone, I'm new to Shooting People, and very happy to be here!

My name is Mike Cooper and I'm an experienced voiceover artist based in London with my own studio. Though I wo…

Thanks for your advice, Vasco. I've signed up for some bulletins already and I do see that jobs appear on those, which is great.

What I'm trying to do is get myself on the radar …

We need an open office plan for 6 hours worth of shooting DEFINITELY with an elevator. We only have a budget of £600 and are willing to £60 to someone who finds us the location. A…

I am a freelance filmmaker, editor, cameraperson looking to get in touch with other groups, people, events in the documentary or journalist field in Madrid. Does anyone have any s…

Thanks so much Magda! And sorry for the late response.

Many thanks,

Eleanor

Hi,
I would like to know if there is a correct or smart way to find and reach out to local Retired or Pro Screenwriters in my home town? (Croydon and South East London)

I'm hopi…

There may be an evening course some of them teach, at the local college or university. These can be subsidized, and even free if you're out of work or on a low income.

Our loc…

Hi guys,

I've recently developed a script for a short film and I'm currently being at the stage before shooting! Because I have lack of experience on how to use a camera on a pro…

There's more to making a movie than using a camera. It might be an idea to look for runner jobs, to see how the whole thing is run. I was observing productions when I was offere…

I have a short film written, and just really want to use a proper movie camera.

Almost afraid to say this but...

With no experience in film, it would be very silly to go out and buy a film camera! Why? Because its bloody expensive! Not only the film and proc…

I was reading this article: Why You Shouldn’t Use a Script Coverage Service at http://www.scriptmag.com/features/primetime-why-you-shouldnt-use-a-script-coverage-service

It got m…

What you seek are notes, not comments! Reading a screenplay is not an easy process for the uninitiated. Most people read novels! Not scripts. And when they are presented with a pi…

Hi everybody

I am in the latter stages of producing a micro / very low budget feature. I have some private investment in place, but in order to protect them and the film, I'm loo…

Is your budget over £100k? And do you have a bondable Line Producer?

I'm currently doing post on my new short, and need To add several screenshots - some close-up, some wider. I was going to use the screen-capture program Camtasia, but does anyone …

sorry should have included the web address -
http://www.ambrosiasw.com/

I'm looking for somewhere that's at least close to central London where I can stage networking events. It needs to be near a tube, be able to take at least 30, be private, allow u…

Hi Karel,
I know a few places that are pretty good. One place I have been to was Jewel Bar. They have two rooms upstairs (one with a projector) and they have chairs. You can somet…

Hello,

looking for conceptional / logistic assistance to realise this very tragic episode of WW2 have had mass reponse via CCP most of whom understand the intention behind it ow…

Am looking for some free/cheap apps/software to help storyboard...any ideas?

Sorry! I have only used Movie Magic before, but its not free:

https://secure.sargent-disc.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=85&osCsid=f6bc5288b97931b81f54dbdb698a9069

Lighthouse (BFI) and FilmLondon are closed. I'm a first time producer looking for £6000-8000 for a short.

I have a kickstarted page - so that's covered.

Can anyone suggest?

Funding is such a bug bear and it hampers creativity most of the time. For a short film, the bigger the budget the harder it is to raise the money.

DON'T DO IT unless you are in…

Hi there,

I'm looking at submitting material for screenwriting competitions, and need someone to go over stuff I've written. I've seen £120 for 50-120 pages, so don't know if th…

I work with a great script editor - Ellin Stein - who also teaches script writing at Goldsmiths.

Website: http://www.solidscripts.co.uk/

Mention me if you get in contact with h…

Hello,


I'm looking for hire companies/individuals based in the UK that hire kit for underwater filmmaking. Ideally I would like to hire an HD camcorder with underwater housing …

Many thanks for all of your replies to my query, they are very much appreciated and have been very useful!

David - I'm a big fan of Trunks! I saw it at the Van d'Or Awards a few…

Hi,

I want to create a Blu-ray disc which has my movie as well as several extra features. I’m using an iMac with Compressor 4 to encode the files. Compressor seems to be able to …

Hi there,
I'm looking to rent a sniper rifle prop and pistol for a few hours for the 14th April in london if anyone could let me know. I'll supply the film webs…

Thanks too howard, ill do the film work inside so dont worry :)

As documentary filmmakers, it’s so often the case that charities and other organisations are interested in the issues that our films raise. Whether you’re making a campaigning fil…

Just a few further thoughts from me regarding working with charities - and in particular working on projects for charities.
I've been fortunate to have worked with a number of ch…

Hi all,

Last minute decision to go to Cannes for around the first week (15th-21st May). Trying to see if there is any centrally located accommodation available this late in the d…

Hello!
Sorry, can't offer Cannes but I'm trying to get the word out there that we have rooms around London, Bucks & Surrey - anything from one night upwards. Forgive me not an…