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I think you're getting confused by thinking that popular people are always getting the work. You do need to be able to communicate with cast and crew members, but being effective at that doesn't always make you popular. You can communicate in a very quiet manner, but with the enthusiasm still...

I suspect this is touching upon bullying in the film & TV industry, which may be a concern to people worried about their mental well being. It would be especially difficult for people lacking in confidence. Here's an article on the subject and has links on the issue...

I've seen teenagers making sophisticated films, they've gone on media courses and have access to digital kit and software, some of which is free. However, getting work on a large production does require having the contacts, or personal marketing skills and knowledge of using higher end kit if...

From memory, the 15mm support rods first came from Arri, so being a metric country imperial sizes are unlikely to be a factor. The lightweight support rods were an accessory for the Arri 16SR film camera.

I'm not sure why you think you were too old to start acting. Characters come in a wide range of ages and some successful actors begin later in life. There aren't many 16 year olds starting in the film business these days, many have been in university, some even have post graduate...

Large cinema 35mm zooms lens, especially with longer zoom ranges, do need support bars. You could need a bridge plate in order to balance the camera on the tripod.

Some cameras are more get up and go, this applies to traditional video cameras, which tend to use rods just for lens accessories. If you wish to use a DSLR or a modular design, these need to be built up into an operational configuration for shooting films. There are cage systems, which allow a...

I moderate on a forum that uses XenForo, there was a discussion with the site admin if new users should be made to go through additional steps before joining. He decided against it to avoid discouraging new members, while the older members tend not to post spam. The forum gets spammers...

The people shooting news, at least at the top end, are capable of filmic composition. The OB camera operators at sports events can also do it on the fly, they're that good. Live helicopter chases are about following the action on the ground, while doing the same thing in the Tour de France is...

I would try addressing your social difficultly. One useful method might be taking acting classes, some actors are quite shy people, but overcome that when in a role. It's also handy when it comes to directing actors. Another could be getting a part-time job where you have to interface with...

I used the email and 30 day option, but that was at the second attempt. However, I suspect it could be frustrating to users who aren't regular. On the forum I moderate, the spammers tend to hit and run and appear not to be bots. They hide the spam on old threads, by not initially including the...

The same thing occurred in the UK when the National Health Service was started after WW2. At the time, it was about the British Medical Association being worried about doctors losing income when working for the NHS.

I don't know the US system, but I suspect state pensions are the same as in the UK. The working people pay for the state pensions of retired people (it doesn't go into a pot), that's not a large amount, but enough to live on. You can then top that up with your personal pension scheme, for when...

Following a longer than usual gap, the Lightworks V2024.1 beta has been released. During the beta testing, new builds with fixes and additions are released approx once a week. There have been a number of major changes: Video Play Engine: There's a substantial performance boost, support...

No, this program is put together by members of the LWKS staff, who make the training videos for the Lightworks NLE.

Recap links can be found here: VIDEO EDITING: https://lwks.com/blog/recapping-new-year-new-edit-a-month-of-video-editing-tips-and-tricks AUDIO & MUSIC: https://lwks.com/blog/recapping-audio-month-a-month-of-music-and-sound-filmmaking-advice INSIGHTS...

I moderate on a forum, it requires regular checking for the posts that get past the spam filter. Fortunately, spammers tend to follow a similar M.O., so they can be spotted, although some will edit in their spam at a later date or hide their spam in a hidden link, requiring an eye to be kept on...

For anyone wanting to find out about professional film cameras in general, I gather you can still get this, although the price seems to have gone up since I bought my copy! A used copy would make more sense. Note: you can see what's involved in the camera assistant's job in the sample pages.

Aaton, known for their 16mm and 35mm film cameras and in recent years the Cantar audio recorders, has gone into liquidation. There was an Aaton digital camera project, which was cancelled because of difficulties with the sensor. https://www.aaton.com/

LWKS is running an education program in 2024. It's aimed at newcomers to editing, but more experienced editors may also find it useful for gathering their thoughts and ideas. Each month has a theme, January was on video editing, while February is on audio. Much of this is on the creative side of...