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I am looking to buy a jib/dolly system. Can anyone recommend a value for money system?

My visual style is very much like the golden oldies.

I have rented dollies in the…

Hi Shahid, I wrote the book (literally) on building your own equipment. People have used my systems successfully all over the world. If you want to try your hand at building your …

Hey everyone:

I am directing a project and have been asked to shoot with a smart phone (for marketing reasons) , still want to give the film a cinematic feel, and wondered if an…

Hey everyone:
Thank you very much for all the tips, The Film Riot guys are nutters, what a video? The project I am involved in is a smart phone soap opera, they have been making i…

I AM A FREELANCE VIDEOGRAPHER, GRAPHIC DESIGNER AND PHOTOGRAPHER AND INTERESTED IN FINDING A CAMERA OPERATOR JOB FOR SUMMER. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

no they're all rubbish

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I’ve just bought a GH2 with Voigtlander 25mm f0.95mm lens and am looking to by a variable/fader ND. The thread on my lens is 52mm but I was planning to buy a bigger ND and us…

Matt, check out Dave Dugdale's ND Filter shootout. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nECdBiu5Rrw

As for using step up rings you should be fine, you may introduce a little more vigne…

Would love to rent a Kessler, but any kind will do as we are getting close to shoot. Please let me know if you are able to lend it. I am happy to pay a rental fee and cover insura…

Looking for a basic lighting setup for shooting portrait photos, vlogging, audition self tapes.

Carmina, i really advice you not to look into redheads, as they are expensive, use up a lot of power (electricity bill through the roof) and they get EXTREMELY hot. And don't both…

Hi everybody

I'm looking at shooting a music video on top of a hill in Surrey where the views are incredible, but I wanted to pick peoples brains about how best to get power up t…

Stuart, this is what I'd do. I'd record the band in a studio, and then have them play the music without power up the hill. Have them air guitar or whatever. (Or just do the not…

Anyone know if I'll get better quality by recording to ProRes 422 on a Ki Pro Mini via the HDMI port?

I happen to have this combination available and wondered how well they migh…

The Ki Pro Mini comes as part of the pool of equipment available.

The first shoot is a low key interview on Thursday, and what I'll do is record internally as well as on to the K…

I have decided to set up an equipment hire company, mainly for film & video kit, but also for exhibition / event kit.

I have done this before, but not for a few years, so I a…

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I am exploring ways to find people who would be interested in collaborating on short film projects in the West Midlands Birmingham area. I am looking for people who have some …

Hi Dal,

I am London based but also have a base in Hinckley, between Leicester and Coventry and would be interested to hear about your plans. I write and direct and have extensive…

Hi, just bought a Canon650D for stills and test shooting, but a bit broke at the moment, so looking to kit it out asap for as cheaply as possible. Especially interested in, in no …

I would appreciate any advice from anyone as to the best Camera Head attachment to use for precise smooth movement for stop motion animation, with marked movement. I have a 50D ca…

Hi, thanks so much for your advice, I did not even think of wireless remote so just been looking online. I have been looking at manual pan and tilt precision heads like Manfrotto …

I would appreciate any advice from anyone as to the best Camera Head attachment to use for precise smooth movement for stop motion animation, with marked movement. I have a 50D ca…

Hello.

I am shooting a very low-budget short film on 6th May. Someone has kindly lent me a Sony EX3 but not the memory cards. I am looking to borrow them just for the day (idea…

Are you London or what? I have some could lend but how much storage. I use sxs in EX1

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Can anyone tell me what's a good camera under £250 TO BUY for shooting short films? I've been looking at the Sony Handycam CX190, Nikon D3100 Digital SLR and the JVC GC-XA1…

I'd say Lee nailed it. Here ya go to get you on your way: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Making-Movies-With-Your-iPhone/dp/1907579893/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1366816021&sr=8-1&amp…

Any technical tips such as the best camera for detail and/or lighting tips to prevent the shots just looking murky would be helpful...thanks

Why would you want to use a longer lens when they have a narrower aperature? Surely a wider faster lens would be more beneficial allowing more light in, especially when it is at a…

Hi All,

Just posted this as a discussion but thought I would reach out by asking as well!

I am a self-shooting director/editor mostly working on self-initiated and branded inter…

Hi Ian, if you're interested, I'm selling a JVC GY-HD110E camera, with very low hours ( only 165 on the drum ), and am looking for around £850 for it as a quick sale. This camera …

Hi guys,

I've recently developed a script for a short film and I'm currently being at the stage before shooting! Because I have lack of experience on how to use a camera on a pro…

There's more to making a movie than using a camera. It might be an idea to look for runner jobs, to see how the whole thing is run. I was observing productions when I was offere…

I have a short film written, and just really want to use a proper movie camera.

Almost afraid to say this but...

With no experience in film, it would be very silly to go out and buy a film camera! Why? Because its bloody expensive! Not only the film and proc…

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I'm looking for hire companies/individuals based in the UK that hire kit for underwater filmmaking. Ideally I would like to hire an HD camcorder with underwater housing …

Many thanks for all of your replies to my query, they are very much appreciated and have been very useful!

David - I'm a big fan of Trunks! I saw it at the Van d'Or Awards a few…

Did you use anamorphic adapters or lenses?

I am planning on shooting anamorphic on a 7D for a 2 day shoot and I am currently researching the best way to go about it. Renting ana…

David and Tom, you were both right

Initially I suggested cropping the top and bottom of the image to give the 2.35 ratio. Then when it was clear Olly was going to use an anamorp…

Hi SP
Looking for somewhere cheap in London to fix a set of Dedos before a shoot next weekend.
Any ideas?

Panalux out Acton way will have an engineer who can have a look I'm sure. You've also got Neg Earth nearby, and whilst they're not really film/tv lighting suppliers they will hav…

In London and preferably two.

Need to find really cheap equipment hire!

Thanks!!!

Panny Hire are the cheapest in the land and no VAT to pay. They ship by courier nationwide. Great lens selection too. Stewart Addison 0780 5555 181 www.pannyhire.co.uk

I'm thinking of investing in a DSLR a lower model such as a D90 or 650d. Eventually I'd be looking to invest more and get a better one( 5d or D800) but for now I just want to get …

Nothing beats Canon 550d/600d/650d for value. Shoots beautiful pictures and video. Nikon shoots slightly better pictures in high ISO but the video just sucks.

I'm not a cinematographer and never will be, but I can compose and follow a subject.
I tried a DSLR on my last film but I am not happy with the experience. The ergonomics were not…

'slow-mo shot length' - I meant!