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Please can anyone suggest a subtitling service which can translate into French subtitles?
I have 2 short films accepted in a French festival but need them titling before 7 March!…

Thanks.

Hi,
How do I create the best CV for myself as an entry level Runner/Production Assistant? I know there are are various examples over the Internet, but what do UK Producers/Di…

I've written a book about writing a CV for TV, which goes through exactly how to write a CV and covering letter for the TV industry, as while Film and TV CVs follow similar format…

I am researching an article I am going to write about the original TCM. I'd like to know shooters views on what makes the original TCM stand the test of time and remain head and s…

I am looking for a place to hold an audition of probably 2 days. As it is for a short film, we don't have a budget to rent the place, but hoping that someone kind has a place ((e.…

Hi,

Get a deal at a proper audition rooms such as http://www.spotlight.com/rooms/. The cast will be of a better caliber as they'll know your short is of a certain quality from th…

The films are in QT format and under 2GB but it just won't upload. Help very much needed.

Thanks
Eloy

Hi Eloy,

Try using MPEG Streamclip. It's free and can do the conversion you need, plus any others in the future!
http://www.squared5.com/

Best,

Rich

Hello,

I hope someone can help with this query. I'm saving up to buy a camera and my initial budget should be around £2,600 which I hope should be enough to get started as I can …

I have been shooting with a Panasonic AF100 and although I've been really pleased with it I'd agree with a lot of the negatives listed above (low light performance - though this r…

Hello everyone,

I have a MAC and I'm looking to capture a video from Youtube. Any programme recommendation? Free preferably....

Cheers
Caroline

Movie Sherlock captures from Vimeo/Youtube fantastically (I've used it loads)

Hi
I'm shooting a one day short video piece on 11/2 - and i'm looking to feed about 15-20 people in less then a hundred pound, However I do want healthy and good food of high qua…

Ok a few questions if you can answer and I will get back to you.

Do you have anything in mind for the course? Chicken, lamb, or somethin specific for the veg meal etc
No pork I'…

Hi there,

I would like to buy a camera to start making documentaries. Preferably, I'd like to be very good quality but small/compact. Something like the Z5 or Z7 is too chunky bu…

there's some good footage and info on the XF100 in this review: https://vimeo.com/26184320

Looking for projections based on our director's last couple films which include iMAXs and also comparable subjects...

Thanks so much! Lia

For a short film shoot in February, we are looking for a Eskasizer Belt Machine (exercise machine with a belt that shakes and takes off pounds as it shakes your waist)

If you hav…

Hello All,

Firstly I hope everyone has had a lovely Christmas/Holiday Period so far and would like to wish everyone all the very best for the year to come. In addition, I would a…

There are patents, copyright, design and trademarks. Depending on why you mean by "concept", it may or may not be protectable by copyright. Many tv shows seem to share similar c…

I'm hoping to film a documentary there so anyone with experience of producing and filming there would be useful. Local contacts would be useful too for established crew. Will also…

Hey Brendan,

To add to this offering of help...!

I'm a cameraman, slowly but surely building a second life here in Brazil. I'm building a house in Paraty, in the state of Rio. I…

Hello Shooters,

We have recently acquired permission from a musician to use music from his album in our short documentary. The documentary will be available online and will also…

http://www.prsformusic.com/users/productionmusic/Documents/ProductionMusicRateCard2013.pdf

In practice I've cleared rights for FREE (ok, a credit) from friends for non commerci…

We have a well put together concept + we shot a teaser for TV show that easily can be transformed into a web-series. We need a professional advise on how to pitch it to TV network…

The best thing to do I would say is too look at a particular TV network's guidelines on commission. Most information can be found on their websites. I know channel 4 (In the UK) o…

could you help me to find out the correct camera mesurements for

medium close ups
wide shots
mid shots

thanks guys xx

I am looking for funding for a short film whose story features communications technology and am thinking of approaching a commercial company in that area for sponsorship. Am als…

Hi Rob,
Many thanks for this. I have a meeting later today with my producers, where we will discuss and get back to you and take up your kind offer of advice please if we have …

I am a director and screenwriting, seeking work in Edinburgh. I have recently moved from LA and am available to work as a crew member on movie/TV productions and alike.

Hey, this is a great Scotland Based website, not just jobs but other opportunities and training etc too. http://opportunities.creativescotland.com/

Does one system have the edge over the other with less error messages when editing for example ?

Have you transferred from a PC based AVID onto a MAC or vice-versa to get more wo…

Thanks for the interesting responses. Have yourselves a great Xmas.

Regards,
Projectionpictures

I've looked at Dropbox and its competitors (Drive, Box, skydrive, etc), and the free versions appear to be slow. I wonder if it's worth upgrading. Ten seconds a megabyte might b…

http://www.box.com and drive.google.com have apps. www.scriptbuddy.com is a place if you just want to do screenplays.

Royal mail looks like an option. Thanks to all who answ…

Seeking 2000/2011 Silver/Grey Lincoln Town car TO RENT for 2-day shoot in NYC for short film. Please contact icm7@columbia.edu with information leads. Thank you!

Search for "Picture Cars" on NY411.com. Great resource for stuff like that.

Jendra Jarnagin
Director of Photography
www.floaitngcamera.com

Hi,

We're a small film production company in Wales. We are shooting our latest film in February and are currently on the hunt for 1 Ambulance & 1 Police Car for our final sce…

All the police signs/badges/lights must be covered when moving the vehicle to and from locations. You must also have written permission from the local police force where you are f…

Hi Shooters


After 2 years I'm at the stage of logging my tapes (yes I use good old fashioned tapes and not those daft cards). Making a follow-up feature docu to my 2004 film cal…

Thanks for that, John!! Good to hear from someone in the same boat even though we are both struggling to get our projects finished.
The one card I have up my sleeve is a large ac…

Just putting together a budget for a short and wondering what are Shooters experiences with casting directors and how much are their fees?

Fees vary from job to job. Is it a shot or a feature? If it's a feature then what budget? How many characters to cast?

If you email me directly with more details I can give you a…

Hello Shooters.

I have a slight dilemma.

I have a modest budget to shoot my next project; and I have a choice. Do I go with a short (Featurette/30-40 mins), or do I go with a f…

Go for a feature, I had the same dilemma recently and went for the feature. Which was hard work but I learnt more from it than any short film I've made. So the personal journey…