ASK & DISCUSS

I am looking into a tripod for travels for video shooting mainly on a small DSLR. I would like a good tripod and video head and can't decide between the
- Benro Angel II C1682,
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I've bought a DJI Ronin 3-Axis gimbal. Even when perfectly balanced, it makes a noise when just sitting motionless on its stand. The power usage figures can show as zero, and I ca…

Thanks for answering. After a lot of trying, I finally got DJI to respond properly. They said they would pass my issue over to their service place in Germany, but I've heard nothi…

Hello,

I am shooting a small test with a green screen tomorrow for a future project but have no assistance in the studio. Familiar with the very basics of lighting of such a set …

I'm not a lighting expert by a long straw, but the aim is to get very flat lighting on the screen to make keying easier, so things like dedos may be the opposite of helpful. Ligh…

A family friend, who's quite bright and very keen, wants to learn more. He already shoots, but would benefit from an environment where there's some continual feedback. He'd be tr…

I just bought a sony FS100 with kit lens however straight away went out and got myself a metabones adaptor to use my Canon Glass. Therefor selling this lens as i probably wont use…

Do you still have the lens?

@wozyW

I'm a Music producer and also offer film production services as part of the music production I do for artists. (So I shoot, edit, grade etc)..I shot my last video on a Sony FS700 …

We have an FS100 kit we'd be willing to hire out at a Shooters rate for anyone interested. Email me for details: lee.warren@BadEdenEntertainment.com

@wozyW

I am thinking of buying the Sony A7S for shooting video while travelling.

I found one for £1270 here, though I've no idea if this is an import or not. Seems legit.

http://www.valuebasket.com/en_GB/Sony-Alpha-A7S-Digital-Camera-Body-Only-(Black)/main…

Wondering if anyone shoots on the Panasonic GH4 and how you've found it - particularly in low light. I've been shooting on Canon 7Ds for ages and lovely as they are they are pret…

Thanks Nora. Yeah I've heard rumour about new version. They just brought out a new A7II but that's really a stills camera and doesn't have the lower res sensor and video capabil…

Hello again,

I just got a samyang 85mm F1.5 and trying to attach it to a Nikon D5100 unsuccessfully.
The "click" happens and the lens seem to be holding in there but the apertur…

Looking to buy a manfrotto 561 BHDV-1.
They are not produced it seems anymore.
Thank you
Nora

I believe I have some Pathe 9.5mm film (that's the film width, with a single central perf) from the 1930s.

Can any Shooters recommend a place that can do digital transfers?

I ha…

I just had some 9.5mm transferred to DVD. he charges 10p a foot, which is about standard.

http://www.cine2video.co.uk/cine-to-dvd.htm

Actors/ Writers and Film Makers will all contribute to the Folkestone Story.............How about it?
Maidstone,Ashford, Canterbury,Dover/Deal,Whitstable, Faversham,Thanet and Med…

Hey Brian,

Long time no hear. I'd love to come to Folkestone if I wasn't trapped in London. Hope you're well buddy. I'd love to hear from you again as have a few projects that y…

Hi,
Has anyone successfully managed to record 10-Bit 4:2:2 ProRes on a Atmos recorder (any model from the Star to the Blade) from a Hacked GH2 please?
If so did you use any specia…

Oh...just as importantly...or tried and failed please?
Many thanks Ray Brady

currently reading shooting 007 book by great operator / DOP Alec Milles quite brilliant about about the relationships between operators / Dops.

When 85% of people say it takes 2…

The film and television industry is a tough business to be in at times and sadly there is never enough money available to make all the programming and films people want to make. S…

Hello Shooters,

I am shooting a music video at night, and i wanted to know what is the best camera to shoot with? I will be using good lighting to light the set, but i just don't…

Thanks for all your help guys, you've been so helpful!

I am looking for either gels or frostings to cover light bulbs, so it can also be pre-cut.

Go to your local lighting hire company and ask if you can go through the scraps box - they will send out whole rolls and have odds and ends come back, some roll ends, some precut …

Would love a canon 5d but need camera for under £1000.

moving image mostly. Whats the best DSLR camera?

DSLR's aren't optimised for moving images, so it's a compromise. They have big sensors, but awkward form factors and limitations with recording times etc.

Anyway, the Cannon DSL…

Any suggestions for good, cheap lenses for filmmaking with a Nikon D5200?

At very early stage of possible project that will involve filming large amounts of live indoor performances, mainly theatre. Looking to discuss feasibility of project with filmmak…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0inlZHw_G0g&list=UUqrrKUW9TwI-mgJqLKFK0_A&index=37

I know a little bit about this kind of thing.

I would be interested to organise a cinematography event where ACs Operators, DOPs as 2nd unit crews incl editors could meet and network to find more work. Writers tend to do wel…

I would be keen do something like this. As a new trainee, I am always keen to meet others in my position and find contacts who might be able to give me work.

In documentaries you can't always say hold it, I'll go get the lighting equipment, or the cinematographer. It would would be something like telling someone who wants to attack you…

Peter, thanks. I missed the forest for the trees!

Hi guys
We're shooting a mock/documentary using an iphone 5s, a gopro, and maybe using an iphone 4 for some extra angles here and there. I've read that Filmicpro is a good app for…

No problem.
If you'd like anymore pointers or advice, just message me - I'd be happy to help.

Hi,

Anybody out there with a C300 EF mount interested in renting it out from time to time?

Hi Massimo,

We've got a brand new C300 kit which we would be open to renting out from time to time.

Message me...

Inga

I mainly write and am working on a feature script at the moment with some short films lined up, hoping to be made one day. I also don't mind doing some acting and basically doing …

Dear Marks :) thanks for your responses. Could you please join the meetup group if you are interested in attending the meetups. http://www.meetup.com/LetsMakeASceneLondon/events/1…

Hi guys!

I am in need of a wider lens for my Canon 5D. I already own the Canon 50mm 1.4 and Canon 85mm 1.8, but am looking for a wider option. I think a 28mm focal length would …