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We are looking for technical-creative and acting talent in the Peterborough/East Midlands Region.

We are not casting for any production at this time, but merely seeking people wh…

Hi Shooters!
I was hoping somebody may be able to shed some light on this for me.

My next short film features a band and there is one scene where the guitarist and bassist are p…

Bit - typo for BOT , sry.

I'm in the early stages of producing a short sic-fi set in a dystopian desert future. We're planning the shoot to last for 2 weeks in Morocco in May, but really need advice on how…

Nice one Robert! Air-out-of tires as general sand dunes fix is uber helpful. thanks.

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!!!

Anyone know of a place I can get royalty free/cheap licences for Chopin's 'Minute Waltz' to be used in an online video?
Cheers!

You could see how https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/Musopen/set-chopin-free is getting on.

Audiosparkx has it and the fee depends on use but worth asking.

I'm a first time feature writer/director in post production. Can someone tell me who actually edits and places music cues in a feature film? The composer or the film editor? My co…

I'd like to refine a few points, since Tom is right that it never works "ideally".
However I have to point out that the composers' role is often under-estimated and even though ap…

I'm a struggling Sound Designer with a degree in Sound Design and I want to begin work as a freelancer but being poor I can't afford to get better equipment. I've done plenty of f…

Can the Princes Trust help? Bank loan? Supplier finance? Rent as you need?

Basically, businesses are expected to be viable profit-making entities, so there are not really many…

Hi,

I'm editing a film in Final Cut 7 and wanted to check the best audio setting to use for my timeline. The camera sound is 48/16 but the sound recordist audio is 96/24. If I se…

Actors/ Writers and Film Makers will all contribute to the Folkestone Story.............How about it?
Maidstone,Ashford, Canterbury,Dover/Deal,Whitstable, Faversham,Thanet and Med…

Hey Brian,

Long time no hear. I'd love to come to Folkestone if I wasn't trapped in London. Hope you're well buddy. I'd love to hear from you again as have a few projects that y…

I have been asked to provide a voice over presentation and wondered how you go about it. I have the voice but know little else about Script for this particular genre, publicising…

Hi Russ, feel free to listen to by voice reels if it gives you an idea: www.voices.com/people/deborahklayman and click on demos.

If it is a voice reel you need you will need to s…

At very early stage of possible project that will involve filming large amounts of live indoor performances, mainly theatre. Looking to discuss feasibility of project with filmmak…

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I know a little bit about this kind of thing.

First off I'm not looking for music, nor am I particularly musical beyond a bit of basic piano. Asking for a guy who's writing some music for a short I'm working on and he's very …

I'm looking for an earpiece option to use for my 'actors' on set in front of camera. The requirement is for lines to be fed to them remotely but I'm looking for a solution that is…

Thanks Janis - I'd looked at that in passing, but was worried about the quality. Good to know that you've used it and recommend it. I may give it a try as a test.

I mainly write and am working on a feature script at the moment with some short films lined up, hoping to be made one day. I also don't mind doing some acting and basically doing …

Dear Marks :) thanks for your responses. Could you please join the meetup group if you are interested in attending the meetups. http://www.meetup.com/LetsMakeASceneLondon/events/1…

There was a discussion recently about using multiple personal microphones on set. Radio Mics would not be cost effective for most of us on Shooting People. I liked this idea as I …

hello. We're looking at filming a doc/mockumentary about our Edinburgh fringe experience, both the show itself, and the semi-scripted 'behind the scenes' stuff. Because we'll be f…

thanks for your help guys! Yes Paddy I think we'll avoid radio mics, and Marlom we won't have anyone to boom so it's gonna have to be lapel mics. Andy - call me stupid, but how do…

I wrote a 2 page script for BFI's Script Challenge and i'm almost ready to submit it.
They require at least three people who would like to help out with camera/cinematography, sou…

Hello Ned,

I know it's a day late but ice just seen the message, I would be interested in getting onboard as a unit director/ Cinematographer.

Here's an extract of some of my fi…

Dear shooting people people,

We are coming to the close of our new feature documentary called The Creeping Garden which is on the subject of slime moulds, and have secured a rath…

thankyou all very much for the tips and taking the time to write a response.
I will be writing back to all of you, or the guys you recommend this week to get a few more details et…

Would be great to hear from anyone who is willing to share their filming experience in this country. Early days, but I may be filming later this year as part of a short documentar…

Thanks very much to all who have responded - I will be in touch soon individually... Rehana

Advertisement for crew in any bulletins on main forum requires specific figure as lump sum or hourly to be inserted as payment . This is the main reason which the editor gives fo…

Hi,

I'd love to know if there is anyone here interested in translating classical music into film, in working for operas and orchestras to visualize their sounds or document their…

I am looking for filmakers, directors and possibly other actors/comediens/writers to collaborate in an exciting new sketch show for Youtube and future sit-com trailer.

Hi Hayley-Marie

I'm a director/choreographer who returned to acting in September 2013 and I live in St Leonards on Sea :-) I'd be interested to hear more :-)

Good to read about…

Hello Shooters!

Hope everyone is doing well!

I need a space with a good soundproof to do some voice-over recordings for a few hours in London. I won't need any equipment, only t…

Hi Alexandra

I might be able to help you out with this. Drop me a private message with some details about the project, dates you would like to record and your budget and I'll see…

Hello, I'd like to know if any Shooter will be applying for NFTS next year, for commencement in 2016?

I want to make a career change and was wondering if anyone can give some advice as to which are the best courses/schools for sound design in London. Thanks, Vicky

Thank you all so much for your help! I'll check all the courses you suggested. Is the nfts considered to be the best? You have to be rich to do it!