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I am looking for a cinematographer who has their own equipments. Likes to travel.
It can be events, weddings, promotion, advertising, or short film anything.
Currently I am invo…

I need a Director, Editor, Cinematographer, Gaffer, Key Grip, Sound Mixer, Sound Recordist , and a Assistant Director [Plus everything else] for my Production Company AYR Product…

I am available to write. Currently, I have completed 3 short scripts and work on my first feature with an English writer and a writer based in LA. If you need anyone to collaborat…

Hi there Shooting People Community,

We already planned to borrow camera kit from a contact we had made on a previous project. However, this camera is no longer available as the c…

I know this question keeps coming up but maybe things have moved on? I need to buy a camera to shoot a documentary that we hope will be broadcast and have between £3000-£4000 to s…

Any broadcast ENG cam will do if you can attach a proper glass on it. I really enjoyed the JVC LS300 last time in the Middle East because we shot a lot at night and it held extrem…

Hey guys!

I've just got back from a spot of travelling, so I'm looking to get my creative work ball rolling again asap!

My work expertise is in Unit stills photography, but I'm…

This is a self funded project which I am planning to film in October just outside London. I am looking for a videographer who is enthused by the project and wants to gain experie…

Hey Ian, I'm a self-shooter videographer. Here's my showreel of what I have directed and shot: https://vimeo.com/121381594 I would be interested in chatting further - you can emai…

Does anybody know where i can get a Sony Z1 repaired?

Thank you to everyone who sent me messages. In which case would anyone be interested in buying my Z1? It most probably needs a new sensor. It would be better to go to a film maker…

It is short notice as deadline 18th for 3 min with dance for Whitechapel gallery. Think need to just do something. I have some ideas. Wonder if can just shoot on iPhone? No idea f…

Does anyone have any experience with the DJI Osmo camera? I'm hoping to use it as a 'steadicam' in narrative shorts, and I really like the portability of it and the fact that it c…

Hi gang!

Looking for some advice, what are the must have lenses for a canon 7d? I am looking to film some stuff for an acting showreel, and on top of that a black and white shor…

Really does depend on what you're shooting.
If you're looking for a nice solid lens look at the canon L series and maybe the 24-70 L

[ MODS - don't put this in the bulletins as it will be too late by tomorrow. ]

Very short notice, I know, but we were minded to cancel due to the rain but have decided to go for …

Cancel request - I've found someone.

I have a short to film in the next couple of weeks but the original place fell through which had tons of natural lighting. Now I have a space of 10x6x8 meters with no windows or n…

Hi Richard, This is hard to answer without knowing the "intention" of the scene, (comedy / horror / interview etc), but here goes.
I am guessing you are on a low budget, as otherw…

- LV 2 Qualified Film Electrician
- Range of industry standard Film & Photography lighting units & grip available- Tungsten, HMI, Fluorescent, LED
- Man & Van wet hire…

Hey everyone,

I posted up on here a while back looking for people to share their experiences in film on a blog I'm starting up.

I made my first post today and am looking for s…

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…

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…

Hey guys,

Hope this finds you well! I'm a writer/ director looking for London based crew for a few shorts I'll be making next month. DPs, sound, lighting, composing and all of …

P.s. I'm the guy at the front in the pic!

Hey!
I've decided to sell my 600D and start using my iPhone SE to shoot BTS, short docs, short films etc, and I'd like to know what lenses and stabilisers people have and prefer?

Damn typos.

I have a Sony Z5 with a stuck eject system. It belongs to our charity WAYout in Sierra Leone and there is nobody there with the parts so I brought it back here. Where can I get it…

I'd like to know if there are any places that send crews around the world, not bothered about pay really as much as the experience of travelling and shooting. Thanks!

Thanks guys. Yeah I've been thinking a charity might be a good place to start looking. @Stanley, that sounds like an amazing experience, I bet you've got a few stories to tell! Wh…

Hello I'm working in a crowdfunding video next week Friday and Saturday (half day) but the prices got I little bit hire were a usually rent. If any rental o slider owner who hire …

Hi, I can offer a K3 Konova slider for rent if you're still looking for one.
Best,
Donald

Looking to brush up and travel a little, and be around other Cinematographers to learn from. Any ideas?

Thanks!

There are loads of workshops, short courses, training days, open days run by hire houses (check out VMI). The NFTS run short courses. Companies like Red, Cooke, Tiffen have open…

I have a sony Z5 with a stuck eject system. Does anyone know where I can get it repaired at a reasonable price? We are a charity- WAYout- training street youth in Sierra Leone, wh…

Do Sony have a repair centre in the region? It'll be a lot cheaper than fixing it up in London, I'd imagine.

At the very least there will be some kind of state broadcaster who…

I'm looking to hire a 4K Camcorder type camera for 4th April.
We have to film a very long catwalk and client requires a toe to head shot.

My concern is with a large sensor, maint…

Even if it's great autofocus consider the framing - if it's a wide image with the model taking up 5-10% of the image, the autofocus may not lock onto the minority element and give…

Hello,

I'm looking for an open interior anywhere in London to be used on a weekend.

Dingy warehouse, or large garage. Literally anything will do just needs to be wide open and…

Need a VR camera (any type) or a drone to conduct a simple test. If you know anyone with a drone or a VR camera who would allow me to conduct a simple test with their equipment, g…