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I would like to use a piece of music that would cost an outrageous amount of money to use....more than the budget of the short film.

BUT I understand it is possible to use …

Jak,
We would be happy to help you with your music needs. We have a great selection of music that you can afford.

Regards,
Chris Cardell
MusicRevolution.com

Hi all
So, I'm in the inception stages of quite a complicated series, with several key characters, plot lines and story tangents, and could really do with some advice about the be…

Thanks all, really useful. Absolutely understand the need for clear characters and a series 'Bible'.
I think the challenge for me, based on your comments, is this- there's storyli…

Someone is going to transfer 80GB of footage from cards and has asked me to supply an external hard drive, formatted for Mac. I only have a Windows PC so will I be able to open th…

I really recommend getting a program called macdrive. (http://www.mediafour.com/software/macdrive/) This has got me out of several near death experiences. You can install it on PC…

Just received final coverage from L.A. for a contracted sci-fi film. The film is surveillance heavy, and there's quite a bit of watching characters on monitors/screens. The analy…

What is important is that the screenplay fulfils its purpose, which is both to help the reader understand what is happening and help the production team understand what they need …

Hi Can someone send me a release form template for for kids (i.e. parents guardian's to sign) that involves photos and video please?

please send to blossom films@me.com

thanks i…

Anything cookie cutter for agreements/options/profits/clearance etc etc etc... is cutting corners. They needs to be done professionally or you're asking for trouble. There are som…

Hi guys.

I'm in need of a particular location for an upcoming film, but so far all my efforts have proved fruitless.

Don't really want to go down this route, but was wondering i…

I've just set up a studio space in Southend, Essex if you're looking at hiring some space? Studio is 11x9ft.

James Esposito www.undergroundfilms.co.uk
07951 103 256

Hi All,

Not sure if this is the place to post this kinda thing as im new here but here goes anyways.

I'm looking for comments on my showreel and what kind of style you think I h…

hi, I am pursuing my MFA choreography from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and dance, london. I am looking for a collaborator who has knowledge of using the ISADORA softwar…

We already have a cheapish Sigma DSLR zoom lens and I'm wondering whether renting a better cine prime might provide a more interesting final image.

We're using a Blackmagic Cinem…

Hi Robert
One consideration is what lighting/light levels you will have when shooting. On my feature film (Written In Dust) I was working with no additional light and shooting at …

For those who have contacted me to 'correct' me on STAR WARS - in that the 'original' screenplay has Luke appearing much earlier...

Luke is not in ANY of the original drafts as t…

Hi my name is Thomas Wightman. I work in TV in London but I also make films outside of work. I have previously made a short for the UK film council: https://vimeo.com/12674633

"O…

Thank you. Will post in there.

I am currently looking for a personable autocue operator with their own kit who would be available for hire for one day (likely to be a Sunday) at a London location, working with …

Hiya, I'm based out in Bath but have a DSLR-suitable reflective glass autocue system. I've trained half a dozen operators and readers in the past. If it's any help, PM me ;-)

I would like to use a well known classical piece of music for the trailer for my short film. My overall plan with the film is festivals and then if possible VOD - or sell wherever…

There are two kinds of music rights. There are the rights to the score, and the rights to the recording.

A score can be public domain, while the recording to the same track is e…

Hi,
A camera operator has given me lots of footage (120GB) on a hard drive but he works on an Apple and I've got a PC. I can get audio but not visual when I run them on QuickTime …

Hi,

Try the free vlc player. You can download it here: http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-windows.html

Hope that helps

Foley

We have just shot a short Sci fi film on Alexa, at 2k, and my editor's kit does not have the capacity to handle the rushes. He edits on Premiere, so I'm wondering if I can do a de…

I have adobe prem, after effects and speed grade etc etc, I work form a laptop but its a high spec and I've edited my own 4K footage just fine, I also have film convert and can re…

Hey all,

I couldn't quite find this query elsewhere, so I ask forgiveness if there's a great answer I've missed previously.

I'm working on a TV Pilot at the moment, it's pretty …

Was wondering if anyone could share their experience of applying for tenders. Specifically, has anyone used a service like Tendertiger and how have they found it?

We're looking …

Try wooshii? I know they're legit, at least.

Hi everyone,

Has anyone filmed in Mexico?
Filmed in Iceland last year without carnet which wasn't a problem.
Kit this time will be minimal, just not sure if going there without…

Hope this helps anyone planning to shoot in Mexico :)

http://www.nmfilm.com/

I now have a Nikon D5200 which I want to use for some short film work.

If anyone else has a similar camera, or knows about DSLRs like it, can they advise me on the best settings …

Fascinating stuff all round! One thing I haven't understood is why there are two lines at the black end of the waveforms, one at "10" and one at "0" (zero). According to the above…

My short script DOG TRICKLE has already been short-listed twice for funding in the UK. The story has a Jewish/Holocaust theme and I wondered maybe I should try and find similar fu…

It was first short listed for the Hackney Short Film Fund in 2007 (that fund doesn't exist under that name anymore... now I think it's part of the London Calling Fund). The second…

Hi all
One of my feature scripts is about to be turned into a short trailer for the film, with the aim to gain funding and interest to produce the full feature.
I've been asked to…

I agree with Paddy there. Sounds like what you want is more of a teaser than a trailer - not meaning to pedantic :) The reason I say this is because you can treat it like a separa…

This is a great extract from a Woody Allen interview and it sums up for me the importance of what I call the Mental Game. That talent or – despite the X Factor – wanting to be suc…

Great advice as usual Charles, having been on one of your courses I know you encouraged us to be do'ers not just hearers. I'm Trying to do with very limited funds and having some …

I have just stared developing a feature film project. Due to lack of funds I need to get a team together on a collaboration basis to get this project going.

So the team will get …

Thanks for your view on this Paddy. The thing is that if I do this for him then I have to do this for the others as and that is only fair. One team member joined me about a month …

I have some experience self-shooting for TV companies but would like to develop my skill with the camera informally so am willing to help out with small projects if needed.

Hi George - I too am looking to build up my portfolio and have some ideas for ads, videos, short films/docs which I'd love to get your help on. Please email me on cindy@thisiscind…

Script runs to around 25 minutes and is 'light drama' with a bit of humour, a bit of sexiness and a bit of a message about life ...

I've a feeling the 'producer' will be the one having to finance this Caribbean holiday no?