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	Looking to hear stories about the best/ worst shoots you've worked on Hi All, I'm starting a blog about the film industry and would love to hear the following stories from you shooters: The worst shoots you've ever worked on. How you got into the… 9 responses, most recent 9 years, 3 months ago. Dan, Paddy, thanks. There was nothing to worry about in my story to respond to the "How you got into the industry" question: here it is for you guys: So, this singer songwriter i…
	Where can I sell software licenses won in competition? Anywhere on SP? Hi Shooters, I have a selection of fully licenced software suites that I won in a competition for my latest short. ( Search for: Film Racing 100 Hour Film Race or you can see th… 1 response, most recent 9 years, 4 months ago. There's isn't really a marketplace, so I guess here is as good as anywhere! Couple of things that may help - be explicit about the exact versions and licence terms. For instance…
	How easy is it to add in rain during post production? (via Adobe after affects etc.) I'm in the process of pre-production for a short horror film. It is supposed to be raining in one very brief scene and I have looked up creating fake rain on set but it would be g… 6 responses, most recent 9 years, 5 months ago. All of these plus, once you have soaked the area, made the puddles, drenched your poor actor, use a plastic roof to protect your camera, you just need a a single drenching line o…
	Can I submit an animation short to competitions if it has already been released online? Hi I am currently making an animation short and hoping to begin entering it in competitions from the 1st March. I have looked at several submission rules for short film competi… 2 responses, most recent 9 years, 5 months ago. There will be some fests who insist on premiership or unavailable online. At the Short Sighted event a few years back, they explained that this was becoming more rare, except for …
	I've got availability at the moment, anyone need a Director/Editor/VFX Guy? Afternoon All, I've managed to avoid the January lull (just) but find myself with a gap in my diary which I would like to fill. Basic overview of me: Over 200 episodes of Broad… 5 responses, most recent 9 years, 6 months ago. Hello Ben.. I have just joined SP so don't really know the format at the moment. I have a novel that I am told would make a good movie. (fingers crossed) Might you be interested…
	Composer and Film Maker Available Hi, I have now uploaded some films I directed, produced, composed for and acted on my Shooting People Profile. I am Logic, FCPX savvy and too an extent After Effects. I have al… 9 years, 8 months ago
	Anyone willing to make me a small animation of my logo? hit me up and we can speak into more depth. message me. 9 years, 9 months ago
	Collective of filmmakers in Northeast London - anyone Up for it? Based near Walthamstow, I am an experienced producer and director for TV and digital platforms. Currently looking to connect with screenwriters, editors and filmmakers by creatin… 5 responses, most recent 9 years, 9 months ago. I am a screenwriter based in Hackney. Populace: Award of Excellence Accolade Global Film, official selection Shuffle Festival, HollyShorts, SunscreenFFWEST, best performance in a …
	Is there anyone here that works with Crazy Talk Animator? I am looking for some help on projects like https://player.vimeo.com/external/134936798.hd.mp4?s=598c04ac130c090f3f171605719d74d9&profile_id=113 9 years, 11 months ago
	Anyone know how to do a cool animation of a map? Hi We're producing a short film about our recent touring theatre show Benefit (you may have seen my previous post about its recent live-streaming). The tour has been all across th… 8 responses, most recent 10 years ago. I suppose you've done this already. There are different animations you could do. One is tracing the map, another is tracing the route. I have done both kinds of things in Motio…
	Recommendations for camera hire insurance Hi all We have a camera and sound equipment we're hoping to hire out in our shooting downtime, and was hoping someone could make some recommendations about good and affordable ins… 4 responses, most recent 10 years ago. Try this company: http://www.essexinsurancebrokers.com/film-insurance
	I'm looking for an animator to do a simple stick figure animation over a 3minute Kickstarter Video.… The Overcoat Kickstarter Stick Figure 3minute Animation A short film adaptation of the Gogol short story, I'm looking for an animator to do a simple stick figure animation over a … 2 responses, most recent 10 years, 2 months ago. Hi Patrick. Is the stick-man to be composited over an already existing video? Is it to be lip-synched? When do you need this for? Do get in touch. If I can't help I may well know …
	Seeking expert in Matchmover Hey Team, I'm seeking an expert in Matchmover. Looking for some advice on Coordinate Systems. Best Wozy 2 responses, most recent 10 years, 2 months ago. Hi Adriano - loved your work on falling :) I'm looking for a specific question or two on Autodesk's Matchmover and setting up a Coordinate System specifically. If you're able to…
	I am looking for a collaborator who has knowledge of the ISADORA software for my final project. hi, I am pursuing my MFA choreography from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and dance, london. I am looking for a collaborator who has knowledge of using the ISADORA softwar… 10 years, 3 months ago
	Looking for someone to create high-quality images of my action/adventure characters in different po… My project, "Alpha Warriors", is a spare-time project currently in development with a view to being made as an animated, action/adventure children's TV series - and it's also a se… 3 responses, most recent 10 years, 4 months ago. Hi Neil - I've sent you a message :)
	Is a 7-30 minute animated short marketable and if so, to where? Lets say for argument's sake I have a great script. A standalone animated short which ticks all the boxes and appeals to all ages. Its running time ranges from 7-30 minutes and ha… 4 responses, most recent 10 years, 5 months ago. Hi Beau, I see you are from the UK, in short, UK funding for animation is almost gone. This country is a joke when it comes to supporting up and coming talent. I too have tried to…
	Trying to identify TWO famous? animations Saw these ages ago - early 90's late night C4 and both must have been considered classics. Both shorts 5-7mins ish? 1) Two men, a garden, a picket fence and a flower. I think the… 10 years, 5 months ago
	Anyone know a good London-based storyboard artist, who can do Gilliam/Jeunet style boards? Paid. It's for a BFI application, to add visual supporting info. Email me at patrick@newdivisionfilms.com for more details. 3 responses, most recent 10 years, 6 months ago. I'd recommend - http://www.biancaansems.com - PM me if you need her contact details.
	Can you recommend a digital camera for stop frame animation and frame capture software? I have worked in CGI animation for several years and I am now interested in trying my hand at traditional stop frame animation. Can anyone offer me some suggestions of what is a … 10 years, 7 months ago
	Call for animtors to share studio in East London Hello! We are 2 animators/illustrators looking to share a space in east London with other 3/4 freelance animators to create a place of inspiration, discussion, exchange of techniq… 10 years, 11 months ago
	Animation Production scheduling and panning software? Can anyone suggest any good animation based production scheduling/planning software that will give me the ability to allocate jobs and show me if I have the capacity to take on a … 9 responses, most recent 10 years, 11 months ago. I have actually discovered that if i use the cleaning rota template in fast track schedule and populate it with my specific tasks and resources, it does everything that i need it…
	Converting dpx files back into a workable format for FCP10? Hi Shooters, Can anyone advise me how to convert dpx files back into a good workable file, back into final cut pro 10? We had some vfx done on a film and we're experiencing some… 2 responses, most recent 10 years, 11 months ago. Thanks for the reply Adriano. Best, Judson.
	Where to source old factory machinery...and how to bring it to life? Hi all Thanks to everyone who chipped in with my last question about how to drown a dog- very useful and has given us plenty of food for thought! Same short film, a different que… 11 years ago
	Advice for Shooting Stop Motion/Creepy Horror Feel - Please Help! Hi, I'm planning to make a music video, that I pitched as being 'Stop Motion' and having a kind of jerky unsettling 'horror' feel to it. How is best to do this? It's live act… 10 responses, most recent 11 years ago. Thanks for all the suggestions people, will give it all a go! P.
	Kickstarter - any tips for clinching it in the final few days? We're 76% funded with four days to go before we hit our Kickstarter deadline on an animated short called The Lost Romance of Elizabeth Linley. It's going to be tight, so any tips … 11 years ago

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