I am wondering if is it possible to get a location to film for free? I seen a lot people use Guerilla style, but I feel like if I go into a store I would probably get kicked out within 2 seconds, and I've heard stories about people getting fined after they released the film because people recognise they didn't get permit to film at the place.

I am thinking of just either walk in or call the store to ask for permission but I doubt I could get it without spending money. So wondering if anyone has any useful tips on how to get a location without spending money? I have heard people offering shoot an ad for the place or buy food from restaurant staff like that. I don't know many people so I doubt I can get a location through network. Also want to ask if we do end up spending money to film at a place is there any contract we need to make? I heard that a filmmaker on youtube spend like 250 and the owner still demand him to pay a large tip at the end so is there anything we need to do to avoid being scammed?

Thanks heaps!

I have a fun idea I want to film with some friends and family but don’t want to film at home or rent out a whole bunch of equipment. Also willing to pay someone to set up and film and edit the whole thing!

This might be a dumb question, but I'm just wondering this because one day there might be a lot of clouds in the sky and the next day it might be a sunny day. So I'm wondering how film makers maintain the continuity of weather and lighting.

An example of this is in the french connection, they filmed the car chase scene over the course of 2 weeks and the conditions and everything look like it was done on the same day. So how did they achieve this?

I'm editing a short film right now and our day 3 boom OP apparently screwed with the MixPre settings and turned it from advanced mode into basic mode. So our 2 lav'd actors and the boom audio all were merged onto one channel. I'm wondering if there is any way to salvage some of the audio, if there are any programs I can use to isolate some of the dialogue, anything. The scenes take place in a bar so we could add background music and chatty ambience to cover it a bit as well? We really don't want to have to ADR/reshoot as it was our most complicated and expensive shooting day but it is feeling unfortunately inevitable.

Hi all,

I'm looking for software which allows my company to manage participant release/consent forms for videos and photos taken for social platforms, local news packages, websites, brochures, etc. We're looking to upgrade from a simple Excel spreadsheet with a link to where the release form can be found on the server.

Ideally we'd like it to allow us to connect logged entries into the software to scanned copies of signed releases, photos of the participant, links to raw footage/photos, edited content and also where the edited content is published, details on what usage permissions have been given, etc.

Any recommendations, either free or paid would be amazing.

Cheers!

So I have an 8 page script ready to shoot, the time of day in the story is supposed to be 7 Am- 8 am (maybe 9 Am). I have 4 and 5/8th pages that take place outside. it is supposed to be morning (but as long as it doesn’t look like midday It’s fine). If I break up the outdoor scene in two days from 8 AM to 12:30 (Both days), would it still look like morning? Meaning finishing the outdoor scene around 12:30 Pm and starting the indoor scene. Is there anything I can do to make it seem like morning during noon? Nd filters? Or break up the shoot in like 3 days? Sunrise is at 6:22 since it's November. I can start shooting at 6:30? But that's kinda pushing it. Or start rewriting?

I'm sure it's been asked before but what are some recommendations that u guys use for your equipment insurance (and curios about those that may cover international use) My equipment is within the $12 - $15k range

After having my gear stolen on set..trying to do things right

Thanks

im trying to make a black and white found footage horror film about an invasion of cybermen that supposedly happened a bit before ww2. so i went out and took photos of my cybermen figures in using real places as background and then i used an ai to animate some of the images and turn them into short videos (3-6 seconds each). so i want to put all the videos and photos together into one final film where there will also be a narrator telling the story of the invasion. so the video will be simillar to those old videos about ww2 found in youtube where they show footage from battles in black and white while the narattor is speaking. we know that films of that era had many artifacts in them such as black or white spots that were appearing and dissapearing and big lines that also appeared and dissapeared very fast. I examined those old films from youtube and noticed that even though they all show many different smaller videos of different battles the artifacts ar the same and consistent throughout the film even though it consists of smaller films each taken at different time and rpobably with different camera So why is that? shouldnt the final films tone, and artifacts change with each passing small film shown? Also for my film should i do it as those videos i found on youtube or add different artifacts to each smaller video and show them in the final sequence this way? Or just make the smaller videos black and white with some minimal artifacts and apply the major old-film artifacts/effects in the end in the final sequence and let it be consistent throughout the final film?

I had some nice Sony's for over a decade but they finally kicked the bucket. I've seen some people using Deity sets I think? Anyone familiar with those?

I'm finalizing editing on a short I directed this summer and was looking for VFX professionals to help elevate a few scenes on our low-budget sci-fi drama. We had a very important prop that was supposed to stand in for a high-tech device, but the person responsible for the prop ended up messing up, and our workaround looks very, very cheap. Please DM me if interested.

I usually use blue, but I feel that the result is not as satisfactory. Could it be a problem with my camera or lighting or is the blue fabric really not that efficient?

Hi so I want to get a job in video editing. I have been using premiere pro for a couple of years now but don't really know everything about it. Should i go with premiere pro or avid media composer? I live in the Netherlands where i can't find that much jobs online so I think remote is the way to go. So should i go with avid or premiere pro?

Finally finishing up my passion project after 4 intense years. A short 40 min docufilm about a fight between 2 neighbours that went viral. Got some interest from a local streaming platform and they're offering 2,5K for a 6 month exclusivity license and 36 month total broadcast license. Needless to say, i'm appalled. I got it up from the Initial offer which was 1K.

If you bite, your film may get a larger audience BUT you have to pay broadcast licenses for the music and archival footage which dwarfs their offer. What would you do?

Hey guys,
We're proud to finally announce the INFINMATs are now available. They come in sizes from 1x2 up to 20x20 and use inflatable airbags to provide structure to the lights. That makes them quick to set up, compact to store, and easy to position while taking up a fraction of the space of traditional soft light rigs. INFINIMATs are up to twice as bright as competitors of similar sizes. The Control Boxes can run multiple mats and the INFINIMATs can be set up in different ways, like with or without airbags, mounted to frames, hanging from above or strapped into place.  They’re color-tunable, IP65 weather-rated, and have full-color pixel control.

The small 1x2, 1x4, and 2x4 INFINIMATs pair with the 400w Control Box for portable kits that can run off battery power. The 4x4 and 8x8 INFINIMATs use the 1600w Control Box for a strong key or fill light. And the 20x20 is a system of four complete 8x8 INFINIMAT kits and a 20x20 airbag that ties them all together for a large soft light that can be rigged overhead or attached to rolling stands for a movable wall of light.

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Hi! I'm looking for a website that I saw once, in it you can check different types of planes and examples on films where they were used and how were made. Examples like spirals, one were the character goes back but the background goes foward and gives chills, that kind of stuff.
I'm making a personal animation and i want to search which one could give a sensation of paralisys

Hello all - I just finished the trailer for my upcoming first feature film and would love some feedback!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alfSe0xdlWo

The main type of feedback I'm looking for is emotional response to the trailer - did it make you laugh? Did it entice you enough to want to see the full movie?

I'd also love to know from a technical aspect if you think it looks and sounds good. How's the color and overall sound mix on your end?

Thanks in advance everyone!

Hello! I recently graduated from Austin community college with my AAS in radio television and film. I am currently on the hunt for something, anything to utilize my degree with. People made it seem like Austin is a hot bed of work, but I’m having a hard time finding consistent work with benefits. Aside from Facebook groups, what is the best way to go about looking for media related jobs in Austin? Anything involving video production, it doesn’t need to be film or TV. It could be making training videos for the box factory for all I care.

I mainly want to focus on audio mixing, boom mic operating, and sound design/editing in the long run. Although I’m really just looking to get my foot in the door, so any crew work and/or post production jobs are what I am looking for most.

Full honesty, I’m looking to move out to New Mexico for a number of reasons sometime in 2026. ABQ/Santa Fe area. I understand that they have good union work out there for the tv and film industry.

Hey guys,

Does anyone have experience shooting someone on a bike from behind? I would like my actor in the middle of the frame and the shots to be pretty smooth. I thought about a couple ideas such as getting a wagon, but I’m not sure a wagon will attach to this specific bike, which is a BMX. I also thought of a grocery cart where I can place myself in with the camera, while someone pushes the cart because the bike is not going that fast. I just need a few shots of him riding down the street from behind the back POV. The problem is, I don’t know where to get a grocery cart (unless I want to take one from a grocery store of course lol). Thought of a wheel chair as well but I don’t know if it’s high enough? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Hello everyone, i have 5+ yrs of experience in Unreal Engine .I have worked on multiple cinematic and ad films. Can verify all my work and clients feel free to hmu

Long story short, my entry into the film industry and media production is a bit skeptical. In 2021, I started my first video editing career as a part-time job in media production. My passion gradually developed for filming and video production, but it was a lot of ups and downs. My main problem was always the people. My boss was emotionally abusive. I stayed at that job for three years because he offered the option to earn money while studying in college, so I am thankful for that, but he was a jerk.

I quit the job in early 2024 because the company was in bankrupted; everyone else was leaving, and only my boss and I remained loyal. His emotional instability became cringe-worthy to me. I decided to take a different path to explore and learn more about video production and editing. I produced my own videos, but my new boss hated me and never published my work because I was considered a troublemaker. I didn’t get along with anyone on the team and had arguments with them. I realized how emotionally immature I was in addressing others when they were wrong without considering how they might feel. I wish I could have handled most situations more practically and controlled my emotions instead of having outbursts. I also wish I had been more aware of how to communicate effectively.

After those bad experiences, I quit my job and later joined an entertainment company, which provided a good opportunity to learn animation skills while working. I stepped back from the extroverted aspects of the job for awhile then later on, got the chance to work as a co-director and then as an actual director (freelancing). This was my 6th time creating my own projects, and it was a solid experience. Although there were many mistakes, such as not having clear communication, I believe I learned a lot from my past experiences, making my recent work feel like a significant achievement.

However, I realized another problem: I struggle to maintain relationships with clients. There were heated arguments due to disorganized schedules during post-production and budget issues, which made me realize I'm not good at handling people. Additionally, when hired as director or director of photography (DOP), I often didn’t know who the other team members were.

My ongoing issue has been difficulty forming friendships or connections with clients or colleagues in the industry. As an introvert, I find it challenging to maintain the mental energy or emotional investment required for these relationships. I consulted my 50-year-old mentor from film school, who explained how difficult it can be for introverts to work in the film industry since it relies heavily on networking. He recommended that I find a partner to help with networking. However, I worry about becoming dependent on someone else or whether I should give up on being a director altogether. In truth, I'm not passionate about making films; I'm passionate about expressing my creativity through visual art or any medium that allows me to bring my ideas to life—whether that’s art, music, entertainment, or film.

Sorry for the long paragraph, but should I give up on being a director?

Hi there, I'm a soundtrack composer based out of Toronto Canada, and Dublin Ireland.

I am a classically trained multi-instrumentalist, with over a decade of experience playing a wide variety of styles and genres.

Prior to my move to composing, I worked extensively in the film, television and theatre industries. Having worked on everything from pre-production concept art, to props and set dec, to post production VFX and compositing. I am right at home in the fast paced, dynamic environment of media production. Be that film, television, or games.

I'll let my show reel give you a better idea of my style, but if you have any further queries, or would like to discuss a project, please don't hesitate to contact me here or on the contact details at the link below.

Here is my current showreel and a playlist of different compositions:

https://play.reelcrafter.com/26IWhtTKQYurvq72_p1KXQ

Just saw that Fujifilm is finally making a dedicated cinema camera, the GFX ETERNA, coming in 2025! It’s using the 102MP sensor from the GFX100 II, with a boxy design (think Sony FX6), pro ports like SDI, Genlock, HDMI, and a new 32-90mm zoom lens in the works. Looks like Fujifilm is aiming for high-quality, cinematic production without the typical high cost.

Do you guys think this could shake up the market? Could it compete with RED and Sony?