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i recently asked people how i could improve my films and majority of the people said to collaborate with people,I've always had to do everything myself and i think its time to tea…

Be your own producer.

You're talking about a short, so small scale. At that level production is easy :-)

All you have to do is sit down and word your way through the script shot…

i have got a canon 5d mark 3 and I'm using a 24 - 105mm Lens and editing on adobe premier but i can't seem to get really good quality and a finishing touch like other short films…

thank you for the reply guys

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…

I wrote a 2 page script for BFI's Script Challenge and i'm almost ready to submit it.
They require at least three people who would like to help out with camera/cinematography, sou…

Hello Ned,

I know it's a day late but ice just seen the message, I would be interested in getting onboard as a unit director/ Cinematographer.

Here's an extract of some of my fi…

Can anyone recommend a really good DSLR shooter in London who has experience of filming walking through a city sequences - Please email me at eleanor@larkrisepictures.com with sh…

Hi Ben, Thanks for getting in touch with me. I'm getting some names together and finalising a storyboard for a shoot sometime over the next 2-3 weeks. I'm looking for someone to s…

Can anyone recommend really, REALLY good DSLR shooters that can film a short but very beautiful sequence and capture good sound in any of the following countries: India, Kenya, Ch…

Good idea. Thanks Kays

Would be great to hear from anyone who is willing to share their filming experience in this country. Early days, but I may be filming later this year as part of a short documentar…

Thanks very much to all who have responded - I will be in touch soon individually... Rehana

Hello Shooters,

I have been tearing my hair out trying to find an answer to this with no joy. My research so far has left me at a stand still.

I have applied to an apprentices…

I brought Hands-on Manual for Cinematographers David Samuelson, The Five C's of Cinematography, The Camera Assistant's Manual and some others.

Currently using a Sony HDR-FX1000.

"If you want lowlight sensitivity and for an indie feature, I wouldn't sniff anywhere close to a Blackmagic or XF305"

As Louis posted above, the Blackmagic Cinema and Pocket Came…

Advertisement for crew in any bulletins on main forum requires specific figure as lump sum or hourly to be inserted as payment . This is the main reason which the editor gives fo…

Hi all
I'm working on a new short in which one of the key scenes/shots is of a dog drowning in a lake or a bog.
Has anyone got any suggestions or experience of how to do this on c…

Wow! Thanks everyone - all of these are great! (and by all means keep them coming).
I'll admit when reading the script, this scene was my biggest concern, and you've all raised so…

Hi,

I'm looking to buy my own equipment for filming. Having recently graduated I now have no access to equipment and feel lost without something to film with!

I'd like to film d…

I'd go Sony A7S. Impressive dynamic range and the sharpest video out of a stills camera I've seen by a long shot, even in HD mode--in 4K it gives around 1500 lines (a friend just …

I am looking for filmakers, directors and possibly other actors/comediens/writers to collaborate in an exciting new sketch show for Youtube and future sit-com trailer.

Hi Hayley-Marie

I'm a director/choreographer who returned to acting in September 2013 and I live in St Leonards on Sea :-) I'd be interested to hear more :-)

Good to read about…

Hello

wondering about find more documentary work having look at the amazing Arri almira I know the approach and disciple is much different. would be interested to work with mor…

That's a huge question John because there's no simple answer. I imagine that people would say that a passion for the art, skill born of practice and great timing count for a lot.…

Hi,

My friend is a photographer and now he is retiring and sadly selling his magnificent LARGE format 4x5 SINAR. The price he has set for it is 3,500£, the camera is in very good…

I'm filming some interviews on a very, very low budget! Last year I borrowed an LED light panel with the option to switch to daylight or tungsten - it worked fantastically.

This …

Hi Sophie
As John says you can do a lot with just a reflector and good use of the sun / natural light. If you tell me what kind of interview situation you want to cover I may be a…

I m looking for a jib to shoot . i dont have any knowledge about the jibs but to give rough idea i would be shooting the dance for my final project in college. this is a no commer…

Depends on the camera you're using, as the arm needs to remain rigid and heavier cameras need better jibs. And jibs can be expensive, and ideally you need an operator, so costs a…

I'm a freelance videographer in the South East (Kent, London, etc.) part of Hat Day Films (www.hatdayfilms.com) and while I am available to work on any kind of film project, I tho…

No solutions really online, apart from filling down . adapters on ebay do warn against using them on full frame cams.
hoping someone has experience of this and can help
chris

Hello, I'd like to know if any Shooter will be applying for NFTS next year, for commencement in 2016?

I am a choreographer studying at Trinity Laban, looking for someone who can help me shooting my dance and editing. this is for my final project. thanks

Anish,

I would be happy as along as I can fit it in my schedule TL happens to my cinematography training ground. Travel to Greenwich quite frequently. I'm aMSC alumnus. I do agre…

Hiya I am in the planning stages of my next film, and I'm just piecing together some reference material to help me to achieve the look I want. Andy Warhol's film I a Man, has insp…

I am looking for a camera rucksack for an Aaton XTR camera, and accessories. Ice Film used to make them sold a few hundred, and I wondered if there were any around to hire, borrow…

I’m looking for a 16mm camera and kit for hire or possibly for purchase.

Ideally we’re looking for:
- Camera with PL mount.
- X2/3 magazines.
- Batteries and charger.
- Lenses…

Does it have to be 16mm? You couldn't shoot with (say) a Blackmagic and FilmConvert it?

I'm only asking since I rent my camera gear and DIT it free of charge :)

I've got a Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm coming in the mail for my Blackmagic and I'd like to make sure it's running the latest firmware - there's a beer (or a coffee or whatever your f…

Great! If no one else closer chips in I'll get in touch once I have the lens - thank you!

Andy.