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Original Post from Lee Robinson
Most recent response from Michael Sedgwick
New Colourist Looking To Build A Portfolio

Hi Shooters,

I'm new to the SP community, and wanted to put out a potential call for content.

I'm currently looking to build a portfolio specifically for colour grading and wa…

8 responses, most recent 7 years, 4 months ago.

Hi Lee
Thanks for the post, there's some nice stuff there! I have a current short form project of approx 1 min 30, which needs a very strong, stylised grade, a bit like some of th…

Original Post from Theo Wallis
Semi-experienced editor looking for work

Hello all

I'm looking to build my showreel and would love to hear from anybody in need of a freelance editor working remotely. In the last few years I have produced, shot and edi…

7 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Matt Harris
Most recent response from Vasco de Sousa
Does anyone have any experience of "Fair Use rights" when using footage for a documentary ?

I have a documentary in production and as we go into post there are a number of bits of footage I'd love to use to enhance the story - I read that with fair use rights this is now…

1 response, most recent 7 years, 4 months ago.

That quote is youtube policy, not law. It's youtube's excuse for not quickly responding to complaints from youtubers whose work is being used to parody their amateur productions.…

Original Post from Louise McConnell
Collaboration with a director and/or DOP

Hi Everyone,

I'm a London based actress and looking for people to collaborate with. I would like to shoot a classical scene for my showreel and wondered if there are any director…

6 responses, most recent 7 years, 4 months ago.

Hi Renegade Talent,
Thanks for your message, I'll get in touch if I need to recruit some talent from your database.
Best wishes,
Louise

Original Post from Kristian Skogen
Colourist looking for music videos/short films

Hi there,

My name is Kristian and I’m a colourist/online editor.

I’ve been doing grading and finishing for the past 6 years, primarily for reality television and documentaries, …

7 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Giulio Gobbetti
Most recent response from John Lubran
The 24 vs 25 fps Eternal Dilemma

Hi everyone!

Here's my problem: so far I have always been shooting my projects in 25fps. I am based in London and the films I make cater mainly to the UK market, so that is defin…

14 responses, most recent 7 years, 4 months ago.

Soothing on 23.97, 24 or 25 is easily interchangeable and transcodable for deliverable masters anywhere.

Original Post from Alwyne Kennedy
Sample audio file required, mixed to cinema-release levels.

Can anyone supply me with a short audio file that includes dialogue, that has been professionally mixed to correct cinema-release levels? I wish to hear what it sounds like on my …

7 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from Artswork Media
Most recent response from Sue Carpenter
Free promotional trailers!

You provide the content and I'll edit the trailer!

I'm looking to get experience in trailer editing and for the opportunity to collaborate with people making short films/tv shows…

3 responses, most recent 7 years, 6 months ago.

Sounds great. Me too please. Sue@tideturner.co.uk

Original Post from Lidia Crisafulli
I am a stills photographer looking for experience.

If anyone is interested please get in touch!

7 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Matthew Prince
Looking for Actors & Crew for Croydon, South London short film collective!

Join the Croydon Short Filmmakers Club for 2018!

We're looking to make short films in and around Croydon this year with young filmmakers and graduates who want to showcase their …

7 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Gary Woods
Looking for Short Promos to cut

Hi,

I am currently looking for some short promos that i can cut in order to build experience and of course a showreel. Any genre is fine whether it be docs, reality, dramas etc. …

7 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from Gary Woods
Freelance Edit Assistant and Assistant/Assembly Editor

Hi,

I am a Freelance Tech Assistant and Assistant/Assembly Editor looking for work and opportunities after just coming out of full time employment. I specialise in a variety of s…

7 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from Sergio Mendes
Most recent response from Michael Sandiford
Render Projects?

Hello, is there a service where you pay someone to render final footage?

2 responses, most recent 7 years, 7 months ago.

If there's a way to get the footage to me I have spare computers going that can render out.

Original Post from Trevor Williams
March/Demonstration Footage

Does anyone have any footage of a march/demonstration for a short film? This could be of any anti-war/anti austerity type march from the last 10 years or so. The film is set in Lo…

7 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from Lorraine Ogadinma Stodel
Are there are Naija filmmakers who would like to collaborate to make some great films and TV for Ni…

Hey guys and gals!

My people, well done oh!

I was born and lived in Nigeria (P-H and ABA) for 18 years before coming to the UK. (English dad, Igbo mom).

I have written several …

7 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from Olena Kucherova
UK Collaborative Team to start

I believe, many beginners in filmmaking have a dilemma how to start first short and maybe even future film. From one side seems it's an easy part, but from another, require a lot …

14 responses, most recent 7 years, 8 months ago.

Hi, Kasper.
You can come tomorrow for a meeting of collaborators, on Thursday, 7th of the December 2017, from 19:00 to 21:00 in Ickenham, Glebe Road, UB10 8PD. We will meet up in …

Original Post from Massimiliano (Max) Sappa
Writer/Director Seeking UK (ideally London) Based Producer! YOU?

YOU: are a London based producer with at least two short films under your belt.
YOU: are you looking for a new collaborator/writer/director.
YOU: would like to make a new exciti…

7 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Stephen M. Hunt
Most recent response from Alève Mine
Are there any fluent French editors on SP?

I've a short French comedy in post-production. It was shot in France with a French cast and after a few pick-ups to be filmed this month, it'l be ready for editing.

Best wishes…

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

Stephen I am the editor of my own films. At least for now. May it clash with opinions about directors who edit their own films in another thread on SP.

Original Post from Durul Gur
Most recent response from Mark Wiggins
nee help with xml export from FCP 10 for premiere

Hi there

I need some help to export XML from FCP 10 for Premiere Pro. I export it but I just learned I need tranfer them to file on X2CC
https://itunes.apple.com/app/xto7-for-…

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

You have to buy XtoCC from App Store and use it to convert fcpxxml to normal xml.

Original Post from Sergio Falchi
Most recent response from Jorgina Elias
Calling for a producer as well as a creative team for a serious project. real good potential, no Jo…

So I am here on SP.

Italian writer and director looking for a potential producer and opportunity to get involved in interesting project almost for free thanks to a EU bursary th…

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

Hey Sergio,
I'm an editor from Barcelona living in London since March 2017.
I'm working as an assistant editor in Future Time Pictures currently on the behind the scenes for a m…

Original Post from Alex Walters
Most recent response from James Kearney
Was wondering if anyone could give some feedback on a short non-fiction film I edited? Thank you

https://vimeo.com/206589113 This is the link to the film. Any advice will be appreciated.

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

Brilliant :)

Original Post from Karen Turner
Most recent response from Sam Seal
Seeking VFX help for festival short film

In post production for our short film The Silent, we would love to hear from anyone to help with three shots:

-Remove a reflection from a radio
-Change the time on a grandfather …

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

Did you get this done?

Original Post from Jakub Niewinski
Looking for a job/interesting projects opportunities in Bristol.

I've recently move to Bristol and looking job as editor. I have 6 years of experience in different internatonal tv shows. If you looking for a camera trainee, I'am all yours also.…

7 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Helen Underwood Miller
Is anyone still working with Final Cut Express 4

I am looking at editing software for a new project. I have the last version of Final Cut Express 4 (c 2008). Is anyone still making films with this software? Are there compatibili…

7 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Camilla Clayton
Most recent response from Stephen Gates
Anyone want to collaborate on a short film noir in Paris?

I am an actress and writer and I wrote a poem whilst I was still training at Drama School and would like to film the piece as a film Noir in Paris.

It will be in French and the d…

5 responses, most recent 7 years, 10 months ago.

Hi Camilla
Sounds interesting. I'm an experienced 1st AD - should you need one.
Best
Steve

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