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I was wandering if anyone had any suggestions for established production companies one could work for to further my practical experience while most of my work is still in post pro…

Hi,

I'm looking for a 50mm manual prime lens for my GH2. I currently have 2 manual primes;
> SLR Magic 12mm F1.6
> Voigtlander 25mm f0.95

I bought my first two lenses bas…

Thanks to both Aaron and Lucas - you've given me some great options to think about

Has anyone used both and can tell the difference?
Any other good options for the lense (Red)?
Regards,
Alexandra!!!

Just to chime in here, I'd say make sure you get the best lenses you can - it's really a lot about the glass you have. If you're using it for filming definitely get the Mark III …

Ideally for less than £70, if such a service exists in London. Its for a Canon 5D MkII. I've tried it myself but clearly dont have the dust free/static free environment required,…

Hi,

I work in a London rental house and I use Photographic solutions sensor swabs (dry one in combination with their solvent). I do it myself regularly. Have no fear, there is a…

We wil need 2 cars for one day (saturday)
and 1 car for both days
shooting in hillingdon area.

Hi

I have a short horror film I'm hoping to get made some time this year and it features a fox in a couple of scenes but having done some research it seems that using a live fox …

I am planning to shoot a short Horror/mystery film in LA in January 2014 and need a location. A house or flat would be needed. We also will have a cat on set. The Budget for the 3…

Is a permit needed for a night shoot in an alley in London??

I found a narrow alley in London ec3. I don’t want to run and gun it.
I want to take my time and shoot it properly.
…

Oops. Sorry wrong entry.

Maybe you're a musician with a suitable set-up that i could borrow?
Hoping to do it this Friday afternoon, or maybe Monday. (Around London)

Thanks,
P.

Oh and I'm in ladbroke grove, 5 mins from the tube.
Katy

Has anybody ever shot down in Leake Street underneath Waterloo station?

I hear its one of the only legal graffiti places in London?

I know that Old Vic tunnels used to own that…

I shot down there just over a year ago, did it guerilla-style for a project, about an hour shoot in the evening and didn't have any issues. However, may be better safe than sorry …

Hi,

I’ve just bought a GH2 with Voigtlander 25mm f0.95mm lens and am looking to by a variable/fader ND. The thread on my lens is 52mm but I was planning to buy a bigger ND and us…

Matt, check out Dave Dugdale's ND Filter shootout. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nECdBiu5Rrw

As for using step up rings you should be fine, you may introduce a little more vigne…

Is Directors UK holding money for you?

Directors UK has been collecting and administering money due to its members for 25 years now, distributing tens of millions of pounds in …

............... wondering who you are using and if you like or dislike them......
JD
www.cineshooter.com

Hiscox Business - I was shocked how much cheaper they were than some quotes I'd had, and it was a UK call centre, they called back, all very efficient etc. They don't do specific…

I have decided to set up an equipment hire company, mainly for film & video kit, but also for exhibition / event kit.

I have done this before, but not for a few years, so I a…

www.groove-egrip.com

Hi,
I am exploring ways to find people who would be interested in collaborating on short film projects in the West Midlands Birmingham area. I am looking for people who have some …

Hi Dal,

I am London based but also have a base in Hinckley, between Leicester and Coventry and would be interested to hear about your plans. I write and direct and have extensive…

-Ideally a private hire friendly company
-that doesn't require references, i can provide all ids, utility bills etc.
-offers a discount to shooters

thanks, shahid

PS - don't forget that pretty much any price anyone gives you for hire will be +delivery +VAT

Delivery you can probably work out for yourself (ie collect), but VAT may come as a …

I am a producer of the animated web series NewEdenseries.com and on the hunt for a voice recording studio to record some voice actors.

We are also looking into rehearsal spaces …

I can recommend a Thames Ditton(just outside Kingston) small studio run by John Mc Guinn,a mature Voice Over Artist and producer. Voices@john-mcguinn.co.uk
May I also ask about Fe…

We are needing an authentic office space to film in, so that we can mock up some office scenes, meeting room scenes etc. Does anyone know of anything in the London area that is ch…

Theatre Delicatessen is currently resident at the old BBC Headquarters on Marlybone High St. Massive office block, slightly dilapidated but perfectly good for filming, rehearsals …

Dear shooters.

I need to do a blue ray of my film ( about 62 min long), for submit to a Festival.

I would like to know if anyone knows here in London where I can do this and …

Hi Fernando,
We charge £75+VAT (£90) per mastering to Bluray from file, this includes disc and Amaray case. This is a straight bluray (no menu) We are based in shoreditch, walking…

Hi All,

Just posted this as a discussion but thought I would reach out by asking as well!

I am a self-shooting director/editor mostly working on self-initiated and branded inter…

Hi Ian, if you're interested, I'm selling a JVC GY-HD110E camera, with very low hours ( only 165 on the drum ), and am looking for around £850 for it as a quick sale. This camera …

Hi everyone, I'm new to Shooting People, and very happy to be here!

My name is Mike Cooper and I'm an experienced voiceover artist based in London with my own studio. Though I wo…

Thanks for your advice, Vasco. I've signed up for some bulletins already and I do see that jobs appear on those, which is great.

What I'm trying to do is get myself on the radar …

I am a freelance filmmaker, editor, cameraperson looking to get in touch with other groups, people, events in the documentary or journalist field in Madrid. Does anyone have any s…

Thanks so much Magda! And sorry for the late response.

Many thanks,

Eleanor

I was reading this article: Why You Shouldn’t Use a Script Coverage Service at http://www.scriptmag.com/features/primetime-why-you-shouldnt-use-a-script-coverage-service

It got m…

What you seek are notes, not comments! Reading a screenplay is not an easy process for the uninitiated. Most people read novels! Not scripts. And when they are presented with a pi…

Am looking for some free/cheap apps/software to help storyboard...any ideas?

Sorry! I have only used Movie Magic before, but its not free:

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Hello,


I'm looking for hire companies/individuals based in the UK that hire kit for underwater filmmaking. Ideally I would like to hire an HD camcorder with underwater housing …

Many thanks for all of your replies to my query, they are very much appreciated and have been very useful!

David - I'm a big fan of Trunks! I saw it at the Van d'Or Awards a few…