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Hi Shooters,

I'd like to invest in a Rode mic for our DSLR. I've done quite a bit of research and the advice from the experts (makers of the Rode) suggests paying the extra and g…

I've just re-read everyone's great advice again, and as Paddy says, you need to get near the action - yep, I do. And thinking about what you're all saying and Roland's last line: …

Hi guys,

I'm studying original music composition for film/tv and I'm looking to source video footage for my end of year project.

Are there any film makers out there who might b…

This brief might be of interest. http://www.ideastap.com/Opportunities/Brief/SOUND-VISION-090414#Overview

I shot a short film on a 5d, recording all the sound separately. I'm in need of someone to lend me a hand putting the audio and video files together.

Will make it worth your whil…

info@ohthehorror.co.uk

Apologies for the lack of knowledge. I am an actor and I am trying to get some showreel footage ASAP and to be honest I don't have time to wait around for people to film and wait …

5 days into this thread, I'm curious to know... do you have your footage yet? And if so, is it what you need? Will it stand up when viewed side by side with others going for the s…

I've recently finished making a short film which has a score to some extent but mostly uses accentuated foley throughout. There is also a voiceover. It sounds great and quite intr…

I'm afraid you won't like this answer: if you're showing a film in a theatre, you have to MIX in a theatre. Room size can change things completely. It's the same idea of a large s…

for a documentary on 1970s Southern musicians before they deoxidize.

Any reasonably priced suggestions?

Thanks.

Shiva

If the coating has begun to separate from the backing (which there is a strong chance of if they have been stored poorly for a number of years) then the tape will need baking prof…

Suggestions for microphone repair in London would be great, south east london even better!
Thanks
Jon

Thanks for your responses guys

Tried to post this before, but I guess it didn't make it for some reason.

I wanted to let you guys know about these great little lessons on Youtube by a professional dialogue edi…

Does anyone have experience using ProTools for editing audio for video. I'm using Final Cut but I've been told that Pro Tools is far better than SoundTrack Pro.....any comments we…

Hi Sophie,
To further your sound education, please, please, watch this series on dialogue editing:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDwQCO7v1ME

Dan

I am making a five-minute dance film. I want to use royalty-free music for it. Do you have any suggestions/advice for how I should go about finding some? E.g., good Web sites to v…

I agree with Jeremy Deacon that Audio Network is a pretty good site. http://audionetwork.com
I have no idea what he means by Universal. Maybe that's a site I missed.
Stockmusic.c…

Hi shooters

I am trying to get some reasonable quotes for sound equipment hire for a micro budget feature.
Can anyone recommend a company to me?

Thanks for your help

Sonja

Hi Sonja

Please visit our website
www.evergreenmediaeurope.com

for sound kits, lighting, Jib/Cren or 4K RED Digital Camera kits at very low prices.

10% discount for Shooting …

Hi there! I am starting a new project about the memories of a Brazilian artist and former militant (dictatorship period) in Brazil. I am at the moment in the UK and we will start …

Thank you Eduardo!

Looking to buy a wireless lapel microphone system. It will be used in door and outside. The prices seem to range widely. If anyone can offer a little guidance that would be great.

Great advice for everyone thank you - much appreciated. Question answered and decision made.

I've heard of people offering credits, copies of DVD's and the possibility of future work, but do I need a special contract that secures all this? Is there a template for effecti…

Creative Commons might suit.

Does any brilliant mind out there know if the old 800Mhz Sennheiser G3 Radio Microphones will work in Finland...? I don't think the Finnish G4 network has taken up the frequency y…

Thanks Andrew - good advice.

Please, could anybody recommend any good music archives? Thanks.

Yes royalty free is an option...another way would be to give a music producer a piece of music that you would like to use and have them create something similar that you can agree…

Hello Guys

Wanted to ask if anyone knows the best way to get votes and comments on SP competition, I've made a short comedy film link below.

"The last hit"
https://shootingpeopl…

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

I live in South London so ideally someone not too far away would be great... I am looking for a basic grounding in the principles. Thanks again, Jeremy CLancy

Hello there Jeremy! I have a lot of basic knowledge, and worked with some small projects with FMOD. Contact me if you still need further advice !

Also, has anyone cut on imovie and transferred to final cut for the end product and what were the draw backs? Also.. does anyone know a place that's inexpensive to mix sound?

Tha…

As I said before, most lawyers and corporate entities or their mirrored structures within other institutional organisations, such as some festivals, are timidly risk averse to 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…

Someone has already asked this question but there was no reply. Please, does someone out there know of one- preferably free to download but good?

BBC Sound fx library - http://www.canford.co.uk/BBC-SOUND-EFFECTS-LIBRARY

Hi everyone

RE: sound equipment

I'm a beginner in filmmaking.
I've just bought my first camera, which is a Canon 600D DSLR, with a 50mm lens.
I'm looking for external sound eq…

Thanks everyone who took the time to offer up their advice.

I will check out all the links and, as well, research each product that has been mentioned.

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.

Trying to film an event in a basement nightclub, very small, crowded, lots of noise, sound bouncing all around.
If anyone out there knwos how to get around this please let me know…

If the performers are using a PA - get a feed from their sound desk... this will tether you to the desk as it sounds like cable-bashing would be a nightmare. With two cameras one…