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Original Post from Kristopher Williams
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
FilmFreeway Resolution for upload Question

I'm wondering about the best resolution to upload my short film to FilmFreeway in.

The short was shot in 2.39:1 at a resolution of 2048 x 858

Now, FilmFreeway recommend these se…

1 response, most recent 6 years, 9 months ago.

Strictly speaking, nobody knows exactly what their back end workflow is, so you might want to play safe instead - and use slugs at 1280x720 as you know *everyone* can play that re…

Original Post from Stefano Nurra
Most recent response from DON CLOVIS JOYTO FILMS UK LTD
Casting Directors for Low Budget Film

Hello there everybody,

just wondering if anyone out there has had good experiences in dealing with casting directors for low budget films (between 600 to 800k GBP). My feature fi…

10 responses, most recent 6 years, 9 months ago.

hi STEFANO
Im as well Casting director ( Freelance) specialize with some cast names in UK and USA, also stunts teams etc.. locations in Uk and other
check me at : GOOGLE: DON CLO…

Original Post from Dean Chapple
Need publicity photos for your upcoming project? I'm a unit stills photographer looking to collabor…

Hi there,

My name is Dean I'm a portrait and unit stills photographer based in London.
You can check out my work at www.deanchapple.com. I'm experienced in live tv, commercial a…

7 responses, most recent 6 years, 9 months ago.

Thanks Colm, will do!

Original Post from Maria chambers
Most recent response from Dani Blue
Does anyone have a recommendation for a voiceover recording studio at an affordable price in London…

I am looking to record a voice over for two Super 8 Films. Under two minutes of talking. Thanks

6 responses, most recent 6 years, 9 months ago.

Hi Maria,
Are you looking to record the voiceover yourself? Or you need a voiceover for your project?
I am a V/O artist and have a small studio outside of London where I could rec…

Original Post from Robert McGowan Camera-operator-london.co.uk
Most recent response from Roberto Sommella
Contacts in Japan, Kyoto

Hi Shooting People!
I know this is a long shot, but can't hurt asking...
Is there anybody out there with any contacts in Kyoto, Japan ?
In particular accommodation and Shooters ?…

1 response, most recent 6 years, 9 months ago.

Hi Bob

I had a friend in Kyoto, amazing filmmaker, long time ago. I don't know if he is still there or he moved to Hokkaido. We haven't been in touch for a while. You can try and…

Original Post from Neil Linpow
Most recent response from Helen Jack
Make up artist needed

Looking for a makeup artist for a charity film. Half a day shoot, and need someone with experience doing cuts and bruises.

Anyone have any leads?

2 responses, most recent 6 years, 9 months ago.

Hi Neil,

Yes, as Paddy has kindly suggested, the best place to advertise for any cast and crew roles is through the Production part of the site. You can do this by clicking on th…

Original Post from Dominic Weeks
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
What is stopping you?

So, This probably sounds incredibly naive of me.
But here we go.

A while ago I decided I wanted to make films. I had done set builds, cinemagraphs, and photo based animatics bu…

3 responses, most recent 6 years, 9 months ago.

You ARE the industry - if you wait around, you could wait around a lot. MAKE STUFF HAPPEN. Make a terrible script, your first film will suck anyway(!), but you'll learn a lot of…

Original Post from Alexander I
Does anyone know a Good graphic designer to design a film poster?

I've just finished a short film and looking for a really good designer to come up with a poster. Any recommendations? I'ts a paid job

5 responses, most recent 6 years, 9 months ago.

Hi Vinca, It will be from an existing photograph

Original Post from Kristopher Williams
Most recent response from Helen Jack
Under get people what's the difference between special effects and visual effects?

I'm currently looking for someone that can mask some special FX makeup and make it look more realistic for a 3 second shot (the cut hand in the following video)

https://vimeo.com…

1 response, most recent 6 years, 9 months ago.

Hi Kristopher,

I just did a very quick google and this came up which might be of help...

'Special effects(sfx) are practical (props, make-up, animatronics, pyrotechnical, etc.),…

Original Post from Kristopher Williams
Anyone here obsessed with Metatron's cube (for film company logo)

I have an idea for a logo for my "film production company"
At this stage that's a bit of a grand term as I've just produced and directed a short film so want an animated logo at …

6 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from davina brown
Empty Factory/Warehouse in East or North London.

Can anyone recommend a space that still has power, etc. and is at least 2000 square feet?

4 responses, most recent 6 years, 9 months ago.

Simon, many thanks. Much appreciated.

Original Post from Massimiliano (Max) Sappa
Cast your vote for my short... I'd QUID PRO QUO

Do you have Amazon Prime? Cast your vote for my short and I'll quid pro quo!!!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B07JCBX9NW/ref=atv_wtlp_wtl_0

6 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from SONJA NASH
AFM double room needed

Hi shooters

I need a double room to rent for one week from Oct 30th til Nov 7th. Preferable Santa Monica or Venice so we dont have to hire a car.
Anyone going from NY and looking…

6 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Oliver Newton
What are your views on Directing / Producing certificates at LFA?

Hey there , I’m looking into courses at London Film Academy- as a film maker are these filming certificates useful or a waste of money? I was wondering if anyone has completed sh…

6 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from SP User
Most recent response from Danny Gagatt
Hi there Shooters, I am looking for a camera repair shop in London. My old Sony2000E needs care + a…

This is a 20 year old SONY Digital DCR-VX1000E-Super SteadyShot. I suspect the software operating the viewfinder has
packed-in + I am looking for a trustworthy repair shop that ca…

5 responses, most recent 6 years, 10 months ago.

I used to own this camera. One of the most common problems which is consistent with what you're describing as a fault is the ribbon cable that runs from the viewfinder. They break…

Original Post from Stephen T Lally
Most recent response from Andy
Website designer needed . . .

Hi there!

I'm a director, screenwriter and creative looking for a creative website designer to revamp my existing site (http://stephenlally.com/), and also to create two website…

2 responses, most recent 6 years, 10 months ago.

Hi Stephen

I might be able to help with your web build. Please find below a link to some of the sites I've built recently...

http://www.adventuresincontent.co.uk/web

I tend to …

Original Post from imran naushad
DCP in the North-

I am based in West Yorkshire. Can anyone recommend a company in the North that can handle the DCP transfer for a feature film please,? Our feature film was graded on Davinci Re…

2 responses, most recent 6 years, 10 months ago.

Thanks Paddy.

Original Post from Ben Chick
Most recent response from Richard Lipman
Looking for a PHOTOSHOP TUTOR

Hello,

I'm just a hobbyist photographer that has recently discovered the awesome power of Photoshop and it's world of creative potential. However, I'm being driven mad by the slo…

3 responses, most recent 6 years, 10 months ago.

try Lynda.com if all else fails...https://www.lynda.com/search?q=photoshop&f=level%3a1%5eBeginner

Original Post from Miro Caminade
Most recent response from Mark Wiggins
I'm looking for feedback on a recently completed short film...

Hi

I'm looking for feedback on our latest short film.

Title: Rainbow Valley: The Quest for a TV
Genre: British comedy drama
Synopsis: A young boy living in a remote hippy com…

5 responses, most recent 6 years, 10 months ago.

I enjoyed it. Really well made film!

Original Post from pavan balagam
office for sharing in Beckenham

Hello All
we have a office for sharing in Beckenham.
Would prefer to let it for someone in the entertainment sector.


email me or pm me.

paonerao@gmail.com


cheers
pavan

6 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Ewan Horlock
Looking for shared office in Surrey

Hello,

I'm looking to share an office space with other freelancers within the Surrey area. Ideally wanted to be somewhere close to Guildford, Farnham, Godalming or Haslemere if p…

6 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Buppha Wittaya-Amponpunt
Most recent response from Colm McAuliffe
Where to find job working in a costume department on big film productions?

Hi, I have a question.

I would also like to work as a costume designer or work in a costume department on film productions. But I don't know where to start? I have searched all …

1 response, most recent 6 years, 11 months ago.

Hi Buppha,

It would be worth keeping an eye on the Production > Get Work section of the Shooting People site as we regularly post crew related jobs including costume design wo…

Original Post from Unsolicited Scripts
Where can I find pictures for moodboards and treatments?

Does anybody know some good websites to search for high-quality pictures to collate moodboards and treatments?
Which resources are you using for your own visual research?

Thanks!

3 responses, most recent 6 years, 11 months ago.

Thanks, I didn't know Film Grab.
Anybody else is using another platform for more generic, but highe quality pictures?

Original Post from robert jackson
Most recent response from Richard Lipman
Documentary filmmaker wanted for a joint venture

I'm interested in getting into documentary making and I'm looking for experienced filmmakers who are interested in an ongoing partnership.

The deal: I pay all the costs involved…

16 responses, most recent 6 years, 11 months ago.

Has anyone heard from Robert?

Original Post from Charlotte Atkinson
Producing consultations

You might have a script but you don’t know where it should go, maybe you’re struggling to get a Producer or maybe you want to produce it yourself but there’s a couple of aspects y…

6 years, 11 months ago
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