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Hi all, I've been running a short film blog for the last month or so. Feel as though the site is working smoothly enough now to start going out and advertising to directors of short films for them to submit their film for review. The site is called Films That Are Short. The website is...

8umr3CQ0CjY Hi all, I took part in the 48 hour short film competition for the Cannes Young Lions. I shot this on a 7D and put it together over the weekend. Considering the time constraints I'm quite proud of it. I took inspiration from a couple of videos, 'Truth' and 'Lost Generation' both...

Hey all, This is a little ad campaign I did for a small part of the North East of England. The budget wasn't humongous and I wanted to do something that kids were likely to pass amongst friends. It uses an old internet trick of a beautiful girl with a twist: OWpvLtokNL8

Hi guys, I'm weighing up whether I go for a Z Finder from Zacuto or wait for this product from Glidetrack: http://www.glidetrack.com/accessories/lcd-viewfinder.html Has anyone seen this new product/tested it? It says on the website that it is due for release next week!

Hi all, Looking for 6 cameramen who operate Z1 or equivalent cameras for a film in London UK on the 20th November. Will be required for two days (one day rehearsal before) for stunt for viral advertising campaign. Please drop me an email if you're interested, ryan[at]thebigrd.com Ryan

Any suggestions of the cheapest ways that a new business could get hold of a copy of CS4. In the UK the full package is £2000 (that's over $3000!) Any thoughts?

Hi guys, Just wondering how much of a difference converting footage into 24p makes? Has anyone got any comparative footage. Is the look more stylish, filmic? Ryan

7287454 This is the music video for Dan Richard's 'Take a Leap'. The video was shot at Upper Tooting Park on a blustery day and stars Dan Richards and Amy Nostbakken. It was a perfect Autumnal day! To see more of Dan's music take a look at his Myspace page: myspace.com/danvrichards The film...

Hi guys, just wanted to share with you a film I recently wrote and directed. Would love to hear your thoughts as this is one of my first animation projects. Budget and timeline were really restricted (that's my voiceover!) F3or_mumJqA

Hey all, Just thought I would let all the UK members know the strategy I used to get the cheapest prices in London for my 7D and the equipment I got with it. I bought my camera from McDonalds Technical on Oxford Street. I called up and spoke to the manager and explained that I had seen a price...

Hi there, Have a video project for a software company. Am looking for a graphic artist to assist me. We are making a film not dissimilar to this: rDu2A3WzQpo (If link does not work it is this film: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDu2A3WzQpo) My budget for the artist is around £200. I think it...

Hey guys, wanted to show somebody my first film on a D90. Let me know what you think: http://www.vimeo.com/6680951

Hi guys, I was wondering if anyone could help me out. I am trying to create a moment where an unexpected scream startles the audience. My actress screamed on the day but it doesn't really shock or scare. The scene is a head popping onto camera from out of nowhere accompanied by a scream. Does...

This film was made for a competition 2 years ago in which you had to make a film in 48 hours based on the first line from a novel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pr7lq1Dz83U

I am looking for a talented graphics guy to create a shocking scary face at the end of a viral campaign I am running in the UK. Please contact me with a link to your showreel and I will provide a detailed breakdown of what I am looking for: ryan@thebigrd.com Regards, Ryan

I recently had to do a shoot that took me to five different countries across three continents. It was a one man band operation with me needing to be able to carry all of my equipment and clothing for a month from place to place. I used the Kata HB 207 to carry my equipment and i thought it may...

Hey all, I'm working on a job in Miami and have just gone out to do a few tests shots and found the lens had completely steamed up. I cleaned the front lens but despite this the picture is still completely blurred. I've bought it inside and still it is blurry. Is it possible that some part of...

Hi there, I need to pick up a couple of SDHC cards in London really quick. Can anyone recommend any stores - I've only ever bought them online. Thanks, Ryan

Hi guys, just wandering if anyone has any experience going round the world with their camera and equipment and what the best way is for me to do it. I will be carrying the camera in a HD207 ( http://www.amazon.com/Kata-HB-207-Backpack-camcorder-Insertrolly/dp/B000AOTTW6 ). I will also have a...

Hi guys, I'm using a 7 in 1 card reader from Kingston to take my footage from SDHC card into FCP. How fast should this be relative to footage? It feel incredibly slow.