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Hello, I've just been experimenting with my new Intel MacBook and my old Canon XM1 (I think it's called a GL in the U.S.). I haven't put FCP on my laptop yet but I've found I can import direct to my hardrive through the free iMovie HD program. I need to have a tape in but it records direct to...

Thinking about, it you're right. There's no way it could be policed, you'd basically have to buy a license when you bought a camera. Always better to check things out before blindly signing a petition. Sorry to waste everyones time. Steven

Then here's one that'll blow your mind Spatula. In the UK you have to have a license to own a Television. It's not actually as bad as it sounds.

Agreed. It's one of those films that no mater how many times you've seen it, if you come across it on TV you can sit back and watch again. Jaws is another. Steven

I don't know if anyone else has heard about this, but I was just sent an email from a friend. Apparently: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- "The government are trying to make photography in public places a crime!! If the bill is passed then you will...

To be honest, 60 mins is how long the test script reading took, dialogue with very limited descriptive narative. It's going to be shot against some rather dramatic backdrops (which took me ages to get permission for). I imagine that the film itself will be closer to 90 mins. It's not exactly...

I have to say that I go more on budget and complexity than time length. My first film is going to be feature length(ish) at about 60 mins. However I have to admit that I've been doing tonnes of test footage. Mini shorts in themselves, which include 'test scenes' created simply to test...

I agree, There's a lot of paper work, logistics and organisation in filmmaking. That's the bit most people don't consider and if you don't enjoy getting involved in the noncreative part you'll probably just get bored and give up. If you're prepared to do it all yourself, it's amazing how...

Does this mean that Apple will be releasing this in the future? And that, in this future, we will be able to record HD direct to our Apple computers? Or have I completely got the wrong end of the stick, again? Steven

Looking at the prices, I think I'll be on tape for a bit too. Wait five years and these things will cost a fraction of the cost and work better. And probably come free on your Mac. How bad is HDV compared the HD? I don't think it will effect my current project, as I'll be muting the whole...

I was just reading a review of the Canon XLH 1 in which it comments on the camera's ability to record uncompressed HD on to a hard drive (rather than HDV on to a tape). What kind of hard drives are they talking about, obviously something fast. Are they a specialist item? Ignorant as ever, Steven

One of my other locations just confirmed permission, whilst doing so they just happened to mention that some of the location will be on fire at the time (controlled burning), would it matter if it was in shot? I nearly wet myself, I don't need insurance and free special effects!!! I don't need...

Unfortunately no luck with my "independent filmmaker with no money" explaination. I think someone must have sued them in the past, or they've got an over active legal department. No worries, the other locations seem to be fine. Steven

"£750-2000k" is that for just a few days of 'low risk' (no effects, no action) filming? £750 would be too much for my budget, especially considering the location was 'nice to have, but not essential'. If I can't get the insurance lower, I'll either have to scrub the location or get back in...

I had thought of going in guerrilla style. However the converted black steel tube table legs that we are using as weapons props means that we have to inform the police when we are shooting. And I imagine one of the first questions they will ask is "do you have permission?". I'm looking for an...

I've just been getting into the nitty-gritty of gaining permission from some of the locations I want to film at. The first one went fine, "shoot wherever you want as long as it is listed as Open Access on the latest OS Explorer maps." - Great!. Second place, "preliminary approval, however you...

This is brilliant! Just what I was hoping would happen. So whilst Apple have been publicly 'not encouraging' Windows use on Mac or dual booting, they had this up their sleeve all the time? Well it's done the trick for me, as soon as the new intel towers are up to speed I'm getting one, and I...

Does this mean that my Warrior comics are going to be worth something? I can't remember the story (more of an Axel Pressbutton fan). I don't think I'll go back and read the story, I'll see the film 'fresh'. Sounds good. Steven

Apparently it's, literally, just been done. Someone won a $14,000 dollar competition to run Windows on an Intel Mac. http://news.com.com/Windows+XP-on-Mac+contest+declares+winner/2100-1046_3-6050431.html?tag=nl" As soon as everthing is a bit more certain I'm going to break open my piggy...

Thanks for posting the footage, I look forward to seeing the difference the new 'bits' make. Steven