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    Famous films from people on this site

    I don't mean to sound rude but has anyone from this site ever made a film that's done well? And i mean by done well was distributed nationwide or highly critically acclaimed. Curious about success stories thats all
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    can i see some of your work?

    can i see some of your work?
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    hey as a young indie film maker in the UK be interesting to know what your up to?

    hey as a young indie film maker in the UK be interesting to know what your up to?
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    sorry i only just signed in, don't usually post so havent checked in a while lol. yes... I've...

    sorry i only just signed in, don't usually post so havent checked in a while lol. yes... I've done loads but i never feel like any of it is good enough to make a show reel of.. and im hoping to go to study film at university :)
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    where abouts are you in the UK? im in the same position as you...

    where abouts are you in the UK? im in the same position as you...
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    hey man, if you have facebook or skype add me Ashton New, Ashton.New (skype)

    hey man, if you have facebook or skype add me Ashton New, Ashton.New (skype)
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    A question about cameras

    i tried using two different cameras. a standard panasonic handy cam thats very good quality and an XL1 camera... it wont work using two camera perspective unless they are the same definition quality because the quality of each camera is different and its very noticeable. so go for HD but...
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    hey lets chat about film making... do you have skype? im nearly 18, in the UK and making short...

    hey lets chat about film making... do you have skype? im nearly 18, in the UK and making short films. :)
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    hi, have seen you ranting and raving about sound a lot... love it! anyway i was just wondering...

    hi, have seen you ranting and raving about sound a lot... love it! anyway i was just wondering if you could give an amateur young film maker on a very low budget some advice... i'm looking to buy a shotgun microphone for under £100 (about $140) do you have any recommendations? its to improve...
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    What you do to get ideas?

    is it me... or do you guys get ideas.... think they are brilliant and plan them all out... then after a few days of solid thinking about it decide no its not that great to follow through... even though you know there are a lot of worse stories made, and the idea was probably worth making...
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    How do YOU direct actors?

    im still a newbee in directing but when ive made videos with friends. to make them shut up and do what i want them to do i change my personality from an easy going, funny guy to a serious assertive monkey. the change in personalityy helps them not think im the same person to muck around with...
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    Should I go to HD?

    if your buying your first camera then HD is a long way away for you still... the cost to upgrade is substancial. use an SD camera as your first, get an XL1 if your looking for something to be taken seriously with, tis a good favourite :) HD cameras get expensive by a grand or more. yes they...
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    watch Batman inspired 5 minute short film, Wayne (2009)

    its good, and goes to show what great cinematography can do... BUT, your all over rating it... sorry to be a buzz kill
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    Still trying to understand how a steadicam works

    the reason it works is because of the mechanism in the arm... the arm is full of springs and/or pulleys which is why when the operator moves around the first bit of the arm moves with the operator while the second part keeps steady with the camera. the reason its weighted is also to lower its...
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    watch Running - A short film by Anthony Martin

    its really good don't get me wrong, a lot better than average for your age... the story is a little off, needs more to be gripped too, i didn't really get into it... it has good tension to it though. i didn't really hear clearly what anyone said... maybe recording what they said and just over...
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