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Thanks guys. So, I should never send a script to anyone? Always a query letter instead? So, say if a Production Company responds to my query, and they're interested in reading it, do I need an agent then? Sorry if these are obvious questions. I'm just not very clued up on the legal side of...

Okay here's a hypothetical question - and emphasis is on the hypothetical, as I realise I'm getting quite a way ahead of myself (sensible answers please). Let's say I've finished a screenplay. I've refined it, redrafted, had it proof-read and I'm happy it's where I want it to be. It reads on...

This really bugged me with Dredd. Here in the UK, the film did quite well as there's a better general knowledge of the 2000AD comic book and the adaptation was well associated with the source material. In the US though, it seems 2000AD isn't well known, and in just about every article or...

Cameron is hated by a lot of the fanboy community. I have friends who like to quote Spike Lee, David Lynch and Jean Luc Godard etc. as filmic influences, and when I mention Cameron, they wrinkle their noses at me. Yes, Cameron did make Pocahontas in space. Hollow indeed, but visually it's...

I'd like to gain some experience of working on drama productions, particularly location based work. I plan to shoot my own short in the near future, but before that I'd like to some gain some hands on time working for somebody else. I've worked Corporate production in past - both studio and...

Useful advice everyone. As with most subjects on this forum, there are no definitive answers but it certainly helps me to have others bounce ideas around in order to make a more informed decision. Thanks.

Thanks! The only reason I bring Avid into the equation, for example, is because the majority of feature films and trailers are edited using the software. Then again, there are many films edited on FCP, Lightworks, Premiere etc. It all depends on budget and preference. It's just because film...

Thanks :) That's kind of what I was thinking, but If i'm going to cut together a creative reel, do I do it with whatever editing software I've got to hand, or do I look to convey some technical clout and try and teach myself Avid or advanced FCP? Maybe I don't need the certification, but...

I've chosen to focus on editing as the key skill amidst my range of ability. This is the one I want to hone to perfection and prove. I've been editing for 8 years with Premiere, post-college education (i have no degree). I can operate Final Cut with similar ease. I've edited films for corporate...

I use Cubase to compose, Adobe Premiere to edit, Celtx to write with a bit of Final Cut etc. etc. But in my opinion, what you use doesn't really matter. Whether you use a free bit of editing software or AVID, as long as you deliver what is required and it meets your technical requirements, I...

Thanks for the feedback. It was more of an open question really - it's only just occurred to me that i'll be throwing all of my preconceived story ideas out and starting afresh within those limitations. I am up to the challenge. I think my objective though, from the outset, is to create a...

So i'm writing a short film - micro budget, zero profit. Something to add to our showreels and promote our talent, and potentially submit to festivals. I've considered using Kickstarter once I've got something solid to pitch. I've got dozens of great ideas, but the problem is they just aren't...

Thanks Steve, you did a great job on this :)

I need 5-10 lines of voiceover recorded for a 'mockup' title sequence I'm creating. It's serious documentary style in nature, WW2 themed and might hopefully sound something like this guy http://davidriley.co.uk/documentary-narrator-commentary/ But let's be honest, I have no budget so I can only...

Brilliant. All the info I wanted and more. I'll check out those recorders - seems like you're right. Anything with an XLR input should be far better than what's built into the camera. I'll buy the 550D first, then gradually start adding kit rather than try and cut corners and buy it all at once...

Oh and btw, your agent short is great. I'll have a look at your other stuff later after I escape from work!

Excellent thanks. Thats what I was thinking really, and it's great to hear some reassurance that I'm not about to make a terrible decision. Tripod is fairly cheap especially with such a lightweight camera, I will almost definitely go with the 550D (t2i) as apparently the major advantage of the...

I'm a filmmaker, but i'm fed up of being so limited borrowing other people's gear! Renting is a waste of time unless you have professionally scheduled shoots. I'm an editor, scriptwriter, music composer, after effects artist, sound designer all rolled into one - but before I can go anywhere with...

Wow. Looks like this really does work! http://www.videocopilot.net/tutorials/day_to_night_conversion/

Not to hi-jack this thread, but I have a similar predicament to the OP. I'm considering shooting a 'short film' in the woods/country at night (lo budget). Shooting it in the day would be utterly pointless, as it will have a suspense element dependent on a night time setting. NOTE * Light...