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Shooting a narrative short film on the iPhone 4
June 28, 2010
We came across this article on Philip Bloom’s site this morning and felt it was worth posting here.
the first iPhone 4 cinematic film. from Benjamin Reece on Vimeo.
If it doesn’t paly view it here
“Why you are asking would anyone chose to shoot with an iphone 4, especially someone with all the toys at their disposal? Well the challenge to be honest. Can something so small, with so many limiting functions be used to shoot a film and be made to not look like it was shot on the iphone? I think so and so do my collaborators on this project the Reece brothers. They came to me a couple of days ago and asked if I would be interested in working on this. I thought about it, asking myself “do i really want to try and shoot something proper on such a limited device?” and the answer was why not! I know I am going to dying to go back to my 5Dmkii after this and forgive the flaws it has…but this will be fun. A huge challenge but one I am very much looking forward to…This is a short film, I couldn’t imagine doing this with a (more…)
Film Tax credits called for Childrens TV by House of Lords
January 28, 2010
The House of Lords have called for film tax credits to be extended to amongst others, childrens TV.
It’s being suggested that the minimum 18% tax relief for UK films is to be applied to all children’s and animated television productions on a pilot basis.
An Excerpt..
336. Given the problems faced by independent film makers in raising finance for their projects, particularly in the current recession, we recommend that the (more…)
Filming in London Discounts and Special Filming Offers
January 12, 2010
Film London The capital's film and media agency
Filming In London Special Offers for 2010
In 2008, the London Filming Partnership agreed to look at the cost of filming in London. Film London hosted a forum to discuss the issues surrounding charges, and a number of working groups were established following this.
As a result of this work, the London boroughs have committed to a greater level of transparency on charging and several members of the Partnership are now offering discounts and incentives.
Full information on these filming discounts and offers can be found on Film London’s guide to filming page
To find out what “Film London” offers visit the Film London web site www.filmlondon.org.uk The capital’s film and media agency.
It’s a Wrap magazine – Autumn 09 For Filmmakers by Filmmakers
December 31, 2009
It’s a wrap magazine is a free publication for Filmmakers by Filmamkers produced by the New Producers Alliance
It's a Wrap December 2009 Cover
In this issue:
It’s a Wrap can be downloaded FREE at www.itsawrapmagazine.com
High Level Helps Chelsea Barracks
June 12, 2009
High Level TV and it’s other division High Level Photography were once again part of the team, at Chelsea Barracks, helping the developers / architects mark out the heights of some of buildings at the proposed development.
See us in action on the following BBC London Local News item
High Level Chelsea Barracks News Item