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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…

We'll be looking for all grades (camera, design, costume, makeup, lighting, sound, etc) for a 4 week shoot in May in and around Bristol. Paid NMW, with fee balance deferred. Great…

Recommend Dan Read (camera - Sony FS7, Canon C300), dan_read_video@hotmail.com

This is for a feature film , we are looking to populate the rooms of actors

Assuming you don't care much about the clothes, try one of the rag picking companies the charity shops get 50p/bag from for all the stuff they can't sell. Some goes to Eastern Eu…

If anyone is looking for advice on managing their media from camera through to finishing on any range of budgets then I can help!

I'm currently on the lookout for projects to hel…

I'm putting this in Ask, but mods may want to move it to Discuss.

I wondered if Shooters could recommend documentaries that embraced unconventional methods to tell a story?

I'm …

Adam Curtis, of course! Anything he's made :-)

Hello Shooters!

Hope you are all very well :)

I have recently completed the teaser trailer of my new short film. Where could be the best place to advertise it on Shooting People…

Hi Kelie,
thanks for your reply :)
I went into bulletins, but what do you mean when you say 'misc'? Could you please transfer me to that page? I haven't done this before...

Alex…

Hello,

I know that is a very large inquiry but I’m wondering if some of you might give me links or informations about other websites like Shooting People, not only for U.K. but f…

Recently I have a client who have request oned day job with the SONYF7.
I check the rentals others recommends in South London, I´m searching for NW London.
Thank you for all the…

Hi. I'm a freelancer who hires out my fs7. I can definitely help out too. Get in touch if your interested.

Hello Guys,

I'm a filmmaker in Birmingham and the West Midlands, and i am currently looking for work in the area. Whether that be short term, or long term, i'm also interested in…

Get a great showreel together. Build a local network. Knock on doors in the area where your target employers at located. Move to London?

Hello,

I’m just asking whether you know about a website or an organisation similar to this one:

http://www.radarmusicvideos.com/home/about-us

Thanks a lot for your attention.

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Thanks a lot for your responses. I'm asking because I find the Radar concept really interesting and I'm curious about other websites where you might send pitches and make music vi…

Is there anywhere on here where it can be advocated or promoted?

And don't forget that only SP members can vote... So no point going out to a wider community who follow you if they can't log in...

Hi there,

I was wondering if anyone had any insight into the MFA Documentary Filmmaking at the New York Film Academy or into the school in general…

Many thanks,
Fiamma

Hi all!

I live in London, and I graduate from university in a few months time, summertime really, and I was quite interested in possibly looking to find work in New York City, f…

Maybe some work in the industry over here first. Build up your real world knowledge and experience. I know the scene in NY for filmmakers and its not for the faint of heart. You'l…

Would love to hear of anyone's experiences with using a drone on a shoot. The pros and cons, type used, where to source a rental and operator, whether using a two man team of one,…

Hey Paulina,

Thanks for that... Very useful. I put an order in for the DJI Inspire 1, then next step up from the Phantom 2...

Best

Lee

Hi there,

I am trying to upgrade my photography tripod to a fluid head video one.

Any brand model recomendation for under 200£ ?

I have the Manfrotto MVH500AH head like Matt suggested. It's actually quite good and I use a sony FS100 on it.

So there are loads of resources on the Internet, loads of books and articles and trust me I've read a lot of them! It seems a ridiculous question to ask but I finished a film prod…

Vanessa is right. Find out where actors are coming from: Strasberg (the shrink who screwed up Marilyn), Stanislavsky or Meisner. Get into improvisation. The director also chooses …

Directing a Feature Film to be shot late 2015. Not a huge budget but £70k+

Want to get the feel of the film just right and would like to look at a range of D.o.P's to begin a dia…

My regular DoP is Gavin Fry - http://www.fryfilmsonly.com

I would highly recommend him for any work. Please say I gave you his details.

Lee

Hi all
I'm hoping to get a sense of what is a reasonable rate to charge a charity for filming (camera and directing) and editing work.

I've got a good sense of some commercial ra…

I personally take the view that if I do charity work for organisations I like I don't charge at all, except out of pocket expenses. If it's not a cause I'm bothered about I charge…

Hello Shooters!

Hope you're all well :)

I'm looking to record the Original Soundtrack with my own pianist as the last step before completion of my short film.

I'd like to ask y…

Hello Shooters!

Thank you for your response to my question :)

I finally booked the studio I found and the recording went very well...

Kind regards,

Alexandra!!!

Hi. I'm a film-maker who hasn't made a film for a while and technology being what it is, I thought I'd ask the community to update me.

I am embarking on writing a script but I wa…

There's also the Movie Magic Screenwriter software, probably not as standard in the uk as final draft, but it allows all those breakdowns that then transfer easily into movie magi…

Hello Shooters!

Hope you're all well... :)

I'm debating between Kickstarter and Indiegogo on how to fund my short film.

I'd like to ask you how do I go about choosing which is…

Hi Shooters,

I got some great correspondence from you all, thank you so much!

Alexandra!!!

It's for a BFI application, to add visual supporting info. Email me at patrick@newdivisionfilms.com for more details.

I'd recommend - http://www.biancaansems.com - PM me if you need her contact details.

Dear shooters,

We'll be testing 2 x super35mm cameras, due to be officially realised in 2015. We are taking those to the highest volcano on earth, between Argentina and Chile - O…

Still very interested ! ;)

Hi all,

I am still in quest of the best equipment to travel and shoot portraits videos with.
I like the idea to be light and efficient but great quality.
How crazy would it be …

Thanks for your opinions !

Hi Everyone,

I am producing a music video in Slough and need a location

The band will be performing the song in a disused warehouse, or empty office space, or similar. Problem …