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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.

Hi folks,

I've been looking in to getting some of my films duplicated on dvd with dvd authoring and on disc printing. However I've started to think that in the long run I might …

Thanks everyone for all your responses and suggestions, very useful!

I have looked in to DVD Studio Pro but apparently it was discontinued in 2006 (?). I realise that Final Cut …

have 2 projects in development - WW2 (see recent post) currently researching more - looking for likeminded producers who would back a DGGB / BKSTS member particularly locations / …

If those cameras are too expensive have you considered scaling back the production? A budget is a balancing act between the elements - no point paying £000's for camera kits if y…

I'd like to join a shooting team?I am an English/Arabic speaker film/ TVSound engineer,Sound Recordist,TV technical director.

Let's start Dylan.I agree.

Hi all,

In a month I'll be producing a 3D arts program pilot. It will be studio based with two presenters, guests, and plenty of inserts.

I'm well familiar with studios, and wit…

Since 1990, Presenter Promotions has led the field in the supply of professional presenters who can enhance a production. I have a large range of talent so let me know if you need…

Hello. My Canon 7D developed an odd fault last year where it won't record films with the SOUND RECORDING ON. If I turn sound recording Off it works fine, no problem with the im…

I will be shooting a crowd scene long lenses, in a similar style to 'The Conversation' (Dir. Coppolla). I'm not realistically going to need to get release forms from faces in th…

Another late one from me...

Nobody mentioned insurance - your E&O/indemnity policy will almost certainly require you to have the releases in place if anyone is recogniseable,…

I've been asked to produce an animated short to promote a local small business. The client has given me an outline of what she wants, and has asked for a rough budget. The problem…

Bit late, but here's my 2p.

With such a loose brief, there's not a lot you can do to fully cost the thing. If each cell takes 5s to draw it'll be cheaper than if each cell takes…

Hi,

Low-to-no budget shooter here... I've been working with a GH2 and Zoom H4N, both of suit me well for lightness and unobtrusiveness. I edit in Final Cut Express on a 2008 Mac…

Thanks, Paddy!

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