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Hi fellow indietalkians, :D <-- the face tells you what's coming next... I've been a member of the boards since the early years and I'm not really into the idea of scrimping on other film-makers. I know we are all in the same boat and I have frequently seen posts on this forum asking for money...

Hmmm... so there I was looking through my wardrobe this morning and I was thinking: 'Wouldn't it be nice for me to put on a www.indietalk.com t-shirt for the day, and then I thought 'But hang on! I don't have one... and I don't think there is such a thing... So how about it? Indietalk...

Hi guys, just thought I'd let you know about the latest project I'm involved in. It's called 'reckless' and it's a 10-15min DV short to be shot in the south of England. It's directed by Chris Dwyer and produced by myself with a host of professional actors from London and a crew of extra's from...

Went and saw the interpreter the other day at the cinema - Sydney Pollack, Sean Penn and Nicole Kidman a host of production companies including the british 'Working Title' <- although arguements could be drawn as to how british working title actually are in a climate where british cinema is...

Hi guys... just thought I'd start a thread in relation to this. Has anyone started using it yet? I hear it can store up to two hours of HD video! Is it DVD-9 yet?

Ok, think back to those lazy student days... you'd just got back from your first lecture at film school and you decide to go on a roll and make your own movie... So! You get out there, you make choices... Oooh yea, and then you realised it wasn't all fun and games... mwa ha ha haaaaaa, and then...

Ok guys, lets here the inside truth from you. Generally there are two types of directors. You're either a Geek or a Luvvie. Are you a Geek? If you're are then, you'll most likely be totally caught up in the technowonder of film-making. You'll love the camera, the lights, the special effects...

Hi guys, ok lets get this question out into the open. What do people prefer? Laptop editing system or desktop editing system and why? My personal opinion is desktop - with the view that it's much easier to move with the times with a desktop than it is with a laptop. Laptop upgrades can form...

Guys... Got a set up to light and it's a bit challenging. It's basically a shot of a couple sitting on a sofa watchin a black and white TV. I want the light of the tv to 'flicker' on their faces. Obviously I can't use an actual TV coz of the dimness of the light... what do you guys suggest...

Hi Guys, The s word... screentests... if you're a director it's that fun time of pre-production... So what do you reckon to it? Anyone got any radical tips for drawing out the character mannerisms you're looking for? What about testing improv? Testing how well the actor would work with a...

Ok guys, I guess it's just a bit of fun, but it's the battle of the codecs! Vote for the best... I've got a hunch as to what's going to come out on top! I've included in the poll the ones that I most use but if there's any others that you've had a go with and want to give you're opinion on...

Guys, particle programmes... any suggestions? I.E. any programmes that generate explosions, shattered glass, water droplets etc for post-production effects... what's out there? Rad!

Convincing rain effects for long shots... hmmm tricky one... any suggestions short of a fire truck?

Currently in Production... (pre-prod/prod...) Just thought it would be fantastic to see what all you people are doing at the moment! So, I created this topic for all you active film-makers to post a bit about the project you're currently in pre-production or production for! From my end, I'm...

Hey, film geezers... I need a hand ;) Ok, here's the mission: On a high contrast scene determine the correct aperature to expose the scene with enough detail in the shadows whilst maintaining the textures in the highlights - ie on the lighter parts of the actors face. The scene is a guy...

Hi guys, Thought you might be interested in seeing my very very first 16mm short film. Made this when I was a mere 17 year old. http://www.bbc.co.uk/southampton/features/bigscreen/dreamer_nb.shtml Hope the link works :S Tell me what you reckon to it!

Guys, just to let you know, if you're selling a Braun Nizo super 8 camera I've got my eyes open for one for a good price! Radical.

Hey guys, Just like to show a trailer of a small horror film project I've directed and edited in the UK for Writer Nick Flintoff, and hope to continue to direct in the future should the project get coinage! (funding) and lots of it to take to a feature!.... take a look, give us loads of...

Hi Guys, Hows it going? Well, I've got a shoot coming up on s16mm, and I've got a car scene (nightmare) at night (on elm street) on a bumpy country lane. Battery lights... what d'you recommend. Or for that matter? and wild suggestions that might help?