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Original Post from Gerald Lepkowski
Need an artist to create/draw a 'creature' for a TV mood pitch.

Hey there, putting together a mood book for a pitch. I need an artist to create a monster/zombie/human some kind of hybrid. If anyone interested, I would supply you with a whole b…

2 responses, most recent 6 years, 4 months ago.

Thanks Dorothy, appreciate the tip. Will do so now. Cheers.

Original Post from David Yorke
Looking for someone who designs film posters for my new short horror film.

Hi there

I'm looking for someone to create a teaser poster for my new horror film 'Eject'. Its currently in post production but would love to drum up some excitement for the film…

2 responses, most recent 6 years, 5 months ago.

A few, do you have any work/links to show?

Original Post from Massimiliano (Max) Sappa
Most recent response from Anthony Hett
Short Film Screening

Which pubs out there screen short films and encourages filmmakers networking? Top 5 or 10? Thanks in advance guys and girls!!!

7 responses, most recent 6 years, 6 months ago.

Hi everyone,
I co-run Forest Film Club. We have a monthly short film evening called Short Film Thursdays which is at The Birds in Leytonstone on the last Thursday of every month.…

Original Post from Jessica Villa
Most recent response from Helen Jack
Looking for a Sound Designer for a student Animation Short Grad film at the Arts University Bournem…

I'm a producer for the short animation grad film called "The One You Feed" at the Arts University Bournemouth.

Synopsis: "A young girl is enlightened to the inner conflict going…

1 response, most recent 6 years, 6 months ago.

Hi Marianne,

If you’re looking for people to collaborate with, the most effective way of reaching other members is to list your project in the Production part of the site. You ca…

Original Post from Rachel August
Most recent response from Stuart Wright
How do I go about filming an arty spoken word piece

Hello SP world

I have a piece of spoken word that was well received and I'd like to make it into a short film. I have some vague ideas about how to do it visually, but I think I …

13 responses, most recent 6 years, 7 months ago.

Check out my friend's short ... Clive Ashenden is a great director and I've worked with him on a short we premiered at Raindance ... https://vimeo.com/136934830

Original Post from Kristopher Williams
Most recent response from Helen Jack
Under get people what's the difference between special effects and visual effects?

I'm currently looking for someone that can mask some special FX makeup and make it look more realistic for a 3 second shot (the cut hand in the following video)

https://vimeo.com…

1 response, most recent 6 years, 9 months ago.

Hi Kristopher,

I just did a very quick google and this came up which might be of help...

'Special effects(sfx) are practical (props, make-up, animatronics, pyrotechnical, etc.),…

Original Post from Kristopher Williams
Anyone here obsessed with Metatron's cube (for film company logo)

I have an idea for a logo for my "film production company"
At this stage that's a bit of a grand term as I've just produced and directed a short film so want an animated logo at …

6 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Carla Polidori
Most recent response from Vasco de Sousa
Looking for animator for short, moving film (about algorithms)

Hello!

I'm just finishing up a script about how algorithms in social networks work. It's a narrative about one small part of the chain, just trying to get content the users it se…

4 responses, most recent 6 years, 9 months ago.

Carla,
I love playing around with algorithms. As Paddy says, animation can be time consuming. But, the underlying math of web code, I can play with that (I hard code most of my …

Original Post from Massimiliano (Max) Sappa
Cast your vote for my short... I'd QUID PRO QUO

Do you have Amazon Prime? Cast your vote for my short and I'll quid pro quo!!!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B07JCBX9NW/ref=atv_wtlp_wtl_0

6 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Michael Donoghue
Most recent response from Helen Jack
Are there any budding creatives out there who would like to put together an animated music video fo…

I'm an independent music composer. I've released some music over the last few months and I'm looking for someone create an animated music video for one or two of my tracks.

3 responses, most recent 6 years, 10 months ago.

Hi Michael,

If you’re looking for people to collaborate with, the most effective way of reaching other members is to list your project in the Production part of the site. You can…

Original Post from Ben Chick
Most recent response from Richard Lipman
Looking for a PHOTOSHOP TUTOR

Hello,

I'm just a hobbyist photographer that has recently discovered the awesome power of Photoshop and it's world of creative potential. However, I'm being driven mad by the slo…

3 responses, most recent 6 years, 10 months ago.

try Lynda.com if all else fails...https://www.lynda.com/search?q=photoshop&f=level%3a1%5eBeginner

Original Post from stephen southouse
Most recent response from Helen Jack
CGI help

I have a still filmed image of an outline of a bird drawn on a wall. Anyone who can help make the bird outline fly away over about four seconds. Small fee available. Thanks, steph…

1 response, most recent 6 years, 10 months ago.

Hi Stephen,

If you’re looking for people to collaborate with (it sounds most likely an animator?), the most effective way of reaching other members is to list your project in the…

Original Post from The Beelievers
PLEASE CAN SOMEONE URGENTLY & MOST KINDLY HELP WITH OUR LITTLE BEE/ POLLINATOR AWARENESS SONG?

We urgently need a funny, sunlight & flower-filled video (with little bits of animation if poss) for our awareness-raising bee song!

PLEASE READ THE SLIGHTLY LONG-WINDED WRI…

6 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Kristopher Williams
Looking for people, what category for dollhouse maker?

I need an artist/sculptor to create a dollhouse scene that our lead character (an art school dropout) will be working on,
but I'm not sure whether to advertise the position under …

4 responses, most recent 7 years ago.

Thanks so much Helen!

Original Post from Jon Draper
Most recent response from Helen Jack
Any talented C4D animators here? (Paid role).

Hi,

I don't normally post on here, but happened to be browsing the community pages. I head up an animation/film studio in South Devon, Uk (Stormy Studio).

Are there any talented…

1 response, most recent 7 years ago.

Hi Jon,

If you’re looking for people to collaborate with, the most effective way of reaching other members is to list your project in the Production part of the site. You can do …

Original Post from Tiago Teixeira
Looking for a visual effects artist for a non-profit short film.

Hey. I'm working on the post-production of a non-profit short film and need someone to help us with simple visual effects for a very short scene – only a couple of seconds long.

2 responses, most recent 7 years, 1 month ago.

I'll do that, thanks for the heads up Helen!

Original Post from Massimiliano (Max) Sappa
Most recent response from Dave Hall
Are you a script editor longing to redeem yourself?

You are a professional or just starting as a script editor, yet you are hungry for that original and quirky story that you can rarely find. Cops and hospitals can be fun settings …

2 responses, most recent 7 years, 2 months ago.

Is this a creative way of saying you're not offering any money?

Original Post from Karen Turner
All female team looking for an animator for competition submission

Hi - I am an award winning Writer/Director looking to work with a female animator. We are aiming to submit to a female only film fund (£20,000) to make a short animation film (ge…

5 responses, most recent 7 years, 2 months ago.

Hi Brendan,

Thank you for getting in touch and recommending Emma.

Fortunately, I’m now working with a talented animator but I will certainly keep Emma’s details for future proj…

Original Post from Lorraine Ogadinma Stodel
Most recent response from Michael Adeyeye
I am seeking a VFX artist/producer to work on a feature film with

Hi.

I am making a feature film and require someone with the VFX know how to collaborate with.

You will be making graphics in the scenes.. and example is Scott Pilgrim VS the Wor…

1 response, most recent 7 years, 6 months ago.

Sounds interesting, lets talk more!

Original Post from Michael James Dean
Most recent response from Brendan O'Neill
Looking for a Creature Creator for short film.

Hi Shooting People community,

My name is Michael, I am currently looking for someone who can help create a small creature for my latest short film. I'm looking for someone who ca…

6 responses, most recent 7 years, 7 months ago.

Hi Mike,

Try Tom Ellis from here in Brum.

https://curiousoddities.carbonmade.com/

I think he'd be perfect.

Best

Brendan

@Stickleback_Pro

Original Post from Graham Hughes
What are the reasons CGI is used instead of practical effects

Hi I'm writing about the future of the effects industry and I'm currently researching how computer generated effects have changed the industry.
Does anyone know what is the realis…

7 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from Lorraine Ogadinma Stodel
Are there are Naija filmmakers who would like to collaborate to make some great films and TV for Ni…

Hey guys and gals!

My people, well done oh!

I was born and lived in Nigeria (P-H and ABA) for 18 years before coming to the UK. (English dad, Igbo mom).

I have written several …

7 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from patrick astwood
Need some light show animation for a music project

Hello, I've been quietly producing my own music for a while now and I will be playing to a small crowd at the end of January in London. I'm after some light based animation which …

7 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from Matthew Freeman
Most recent response from Lynwood Shiva Sawyer
Green Screen or Physical Set?

Good morning all.

I have a quick question for anyone who has had even the slightest experience working on a project that has involved a green screen.

I am currently in the pre-p…

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

Curmudgeon alert. I loathe green screen for realistic drama. For high budget CGI, there are no alternatives, and for totally off the wall comedy, it works, too. But for drama, mo…

Original Post from Andrew Ionides
Most recent response from Mark Wiggins
Grade or VFX first?

Hi Shooters,

I am in post production for my latest short film and haven't really worked with VFX before.

A few Colourists I have worked with recommended I start grading the fil…

1 response, most recent 8 years ago.

Grade last thing you do.

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