Recent content by magicmat

Hello! I have recently bought a Panasonic HMC151 and have yet to shoot with it yet. I have a filming project in London in a couple of weeks, which requires a second camera and wondered if there was anyone looking to freelance for this half-day shoot, that also owns a Panasonic HMC151? I...

I havent seen any rates for news stringers I'm thinking i will get my new a1 and change my rates per story what do you all think would be a good rate for news footage per station per story.

Hi! I have been hired to film a live debate event in London (4 people sat at a table, in front of an audience), and have quoted for myself and an additional camera person. I will be using a freelancer for this, and I will be using a Canon XL2. One camera will be taking the audio feed from a...

Dell's new XPS 420 has been touted as a good editing PC, and looks pretty slick. I've "up'ed" the spec a little, and have come up with this...which works out as £825 ex VAT (using a variety of discount codes and free delivery offers!). I am currently using Ulead Media Studio, but im soon to be...

Hello! A year or so ago i purchased a lighting kit from the US consisting of 2 x 1000W lights, and 1 x 650W Halogen light. I also ordered 3 x plug converters for use in the UK. I am now having to use these lights, and realise that the converters are not really doing the job too well! They get...