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Original Post from Christopher Montengo
Dose anyone know a good sound recordist around greenwich london?

In need of a good sound recordist for Wednesday, as our sound recordist has pulled out last minute. We will be shooting around Greenwich on Wednesday 09/03/2016

9 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from Roy Hanney
I need to HIRE a Movi M5 Hampshire/Portsmouth

Does anyone have or know of a Movi M5 to use with a Cannon C100 for a one day hire in or around Portsmouth area?

We are shooting 21st March (depending on weather) with an untrain…

9 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from stephen southouse
Brighton/East Sussex location needed

I'm looking for an interesting or unusual location in the Brighton or East Sussex area for a couple of hours for a micro budget film project possible shooting Tues 12th and Wed 1…

9 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from Adam Preston
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Lighting requirements for exterior woodland scene and int/ext yurt tent scene

I am putting together a budget for a short film and would be hugely grateful for some suggestions on what lighting equipment we will need, particularly if you are a DOP or Gaffer.…

2 responses, most recent 9 years, 5 months ago.

Just have to flag that from your description (speaking as someone who's had to hire kit for similar shots) it gets dear fast, depending on the actual shots you want. If the woodl…

Original Post from Moss Davis
Lighting for Dance Film

Dear DoP's

Im looking for some advice when lighting a medium sized sports hall for a dance film.

Im wanting to maximise the light on the subject while making the background as d…

5 responses, most recent 9 years, 5 months ago.

Yeah I assumed it was asking allot! I will top light it and see how much light hits the walls, if its too much then I will have to find some black material.

Just the one dancer, …

Original Post from Nick Bailey
We are trying to take observational footage of 3 uk families in their homes

and want to find a way to have a DV or go pro on a timer or motion sensor. We do not want it hidden but not very intrusive. Also we need to get the recording uploaded quickly and …

9 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from Nicole Behrens
Panasonic GH4 for Sale - £900 incl. Lens etc

Panasonic GH 4 (used) for sale

£900 — London, United Kingdom

MARKET PRICE:
Approx. £850 for Camera Body
Approx. £150 for Lens

I’m selling my beloved used Panasonic GH 4 as I h…

9 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from Christopher Montengo
Looking for an enclosed or underground room to film in london (with a window) e.g. basement, garage…

This is for a new student short film I'm producing, about internet hackers.

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

Hey Tessa,
Unfortunately we don't have a budget for location's yet. It's a micro-budget student film I'm producing.

Original Post from Nicole Behrens
Most recent response from Paul Ingram-Tedd
Black Magic Cinema 2.5k Camera EF mount for sale

FOR SALE
BLACK MAGIC CINEMA CAMERA 2.5K (USED)

£800 !!!!!

Includes: 512GB SSD Harddrive + Lithium battery + Camera Cage Rig + Canon 70-200mm t/4 used photography lens.

It does …

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

Oh wow, am i gutted i missed this!!! If anyone else is selling id be interested!

Original Post from Harry King
Any advice on short war movie I made for a college project? How could it be improved? what do you l…

White Griffins: Short Film
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6_N16cNVp0
Anti War: Short Film
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lYOgoC-7b0

These are two short films that I made as p…

9 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Komal Ahmed
Would anyone be interested in starting a business with me as videographer?

To start a business together.

You can be either male or female.

I am looking for a multi-skilled background who does nearly everything. My background is filmmaking, animation/…

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

please check my website: http://komalahmed15.wix.com/kdesignanimation2015

Original Post from Adam Preston
Most recent response from John Lubran
What camera would you recommend purchasing for shooting broadcast quality documentary footage?

If you were starting out from scratch a s a documentary film maker what camera would you purchase to shoot your first film? It needs to be lightweight and relatively simple to ope…

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

If anyone needs further opinions on the Canon XC10 watch this amusing video where according to these two reviewers the XC10 is pretty much damned to hell. It manages to be the wor…

Original Post from Nicole Behrens
Panasonic GH4 Hire

Hi Guys,

just wanted to let you know that I'm hiring out my Panasonic GH4 Camera in London for 50GBP per day or 80GBP per weekend.

It's just the body but can also add my lumix 1…

9 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Nicole Behrens
Does anyone have a Metabones Speedbooster for Panasonic GH4 to EF?

Hi,
Im looking for a Metabones Speedbooster for Panasonic GH4 to EF to hire for the weekend of the 30.1.16. does anybody in London have one they can hire to me? would be forever t…

9 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Harrington Day
Any actors and film directors in or around stoke on Trent to collaborate on film short and showreel…

I'm very keen this year to work on creating a film short that I have written and working with other actors and their ideas for showreel content. Because money is always an issue I…

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

Love Giri!

HD

Original Post from John Root
Most recent response from Paulina Brahm
I can't make a film on my own.

A quick confession!
I’m not a filmmaker; I’m a keen screenplay writer.
Enjoyable as the writing is, the chances of seeing my work on screen are practically zero. This goes for o…

1 response, most recent 9 years, 7 months ago.

Dear John,

My most sincere condolences on your loss. I recently suffered a similar one. It is shattering.

Your attitude is correct; to honor those we have lost we must be the …

Original Post from Jackie Read
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Filming Fluorescents/Neon/UV

I've got a short sci-fi piece coming up for which we are planning to build a set made of fluorescent or neon tubing.

This is what we are going for:
http://static.dezeen.com/uplo…

5 responses, most recent 9 years, 7 months ago.

Hi Jackie, tech tests are totally the way to go any time you're pushing the boundaries and inventing stuff, it means you (and your camera team) aren't going in cold on shoot day n…

Original Post from Abraham Brody
Most recent response from Augustin Muanda
Looking for video editing help in exchange for soundtrack/music

Hello,

I am an artist and musician also working in video. I am looking for someone based in East London who would be willing to give me a few lessons/help in video editing progra…

1 response, most recent 9 years, 7 months ago.

Please contact me on 07940352284, I can help you.

Original Post from Komal Ahmed
where do i find someone to work with me in a business as a filmmaker - weddings, singers/dancers vi…

I am sort of looking someone who has multi-skilled. Knows how to film in the highest definition and as cinematography for wedding videos, including both asian and british weddings…

9 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from Allan Rowland
Most recent response from David Machala
UK DOP looking for writer or producer for first big project.

Is anyone in the UK looking for a first time DOP to shoot, light and sound? I have over 2 years experience in short adverts and documentary. I have become increasingly interested …

1 response, most recent 9 years, 7 months ago.

I am in i ve got sci fi script mostly..

Original Post from John Osiko
Most recent response from Sam Gordon
Can anyone suggest a Beginner's Guide to Offline Editing using Proxies?

Hi guys - I've directed a handful of shorts now and I've edited the DSLR / BMCC Prores ones myself in Premiere but for the two I've shot on Red One MXs I've had an editor in an of…

2 responses, most recent 9 years, 8 months ago.

This seems pretty helpful:

http://www.premiumbeat.com/blog/offline-editing/

Original Post from Sibylle Meder
Where to hire video equipment in NYC?

HI NYC Shooters,

could anyone recommend a good equipment house in central NYC to provide a Sony EX1 or EX3, a Canon 5D Mark III and sound equipment? Also, do you know how easy it…

9 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Nadira Murray
Most recent response from Jonathan Schey
Is there any actors in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire? Also any film crew in Aberdeen?

Hi there,

I'm producing my first short film, at Peterhead Prison, either in November or December. I have an experienced director and DOP with the coolest lenses. It's about refug…

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

Hey Nadira!

Good luck with the project. Sounds fun!

Please check out y film on film of the month - 5 stars warmly welcomed ;) hehe https://shootingpeople.org/filmofthemonth/film…

Original Post from Robert McGowan Camera-operator-london.co.uk
Web casting.... anybody with equipment and expeience

I have been asked to quote for a web cast next Monday, 1st Nov in central London
Do you have the available equipment and expertise for this job?

Ideally they want 3 cameras, not …

2 responses, most recent 9 years, 9 months ago.

Thanks for the idea Paddy

Original Post from Lee Burnett
Most recent response from Ben Bate
Cameraman/DP looking to collaborate in London...

I've been living in Cornwall and working in film for the past 3 years, moving to NE London in the next month and looking to collaborate with other filmmakers / directors / writers…

2 responses, most recent 9 years, 9 months ago.

*narrative (sorry)

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