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by stingman
Thu Nov 13, 2008 3:55 pm
Forum: Club and General Issues
Topic: Clubs - the past or the future?
Replies: 18
Views: 16239

Isn't it a bit ageist to talk about 'old folk' Stingman say sorry :) Erm........................... NO! My reason is that if we don`t get more folk into our clubs. Then they'll die. The clubs and the people! It could be a slow death or a sudden one for our clubs. My club is healthy in money but not...
by stingman
Tue Nov 11, 2008 3:29 pm
Forum: Equipment and Technical Issues
Topic: Panasonic HVX200
Replies: 32
Views: 29957

So you film with a FX1 Stingman? Any films anywhere for us to see how you manage with such a beast? The FX1000 or Z5 is on my shopping list. Just need to get wor lass to get a bit of overtime in.... No BillyfromConsett! I film with a Crappy £150er JVC. When I need to film inportant stuff, then I us...
by stingman
Mon Nov 10, 2008 3:29 pm
Forum: Equipment and Technical Issues
Topic: Panasonic HVX200
Replies: 32
Views: 29957

I like and love the Sony FX1. I received my copy of DV User and it has a good article on HD, and a good camera they recommend for the money is the Canon HF11 or the Panasonic SD100. They only downfall is that to Manual focus is a bind, but they have cracking Images and are only about £699! They use ...
by stingman
Tue Nov 04, 2008 11:13 am
Forum: Competitions, Festivals and The Art of Film
Topic: Fan Films
Replies: 53
Views: 47530

I must email them again! It IS great fun doing. You walk around in `proper offical tops` and have a cameraman follow you while you pick your victim, er, person to interview. And then edit the lot in no more then the two minute limit. It`s great to do this all as it stops you from getting rusty! As a...
by stingman
Sun Nov 02, 2008 5:03 pm
Forum: Competitions, Festivals and The Art of Film
Topic: Fan Films
Replies: 53
Views: 47530

Long story cut short........... I film as a newsteam for HOPE 08, a Christian Organisation. The 2 minute films that each of us make go onto their website, and are also shown on a few Christian Channels on Sky. The two that I have done suffered from a bit of distorted sound. My two cameramen both had...
by stingman
Sun Nov 02, 2008 4:56 pm
Forum: Club and General Issues
Topic: Clubs - the past or the future?
Replies: 18
Views: 16239

I'd go along with all the things Willy put forward, though at my club only about 30% actually make any films at all. Most just come along to see people, and watch whatever is on the screen. To be a member of any sort of club, one has to become involved, or one is just a hanger-on-er! To go to a fil...
by stingman
Thu Oct 30, 2008 3:05 pm
Forum: Competitions, Festivals and The Art of Film
Topic: Would you let your award winners be circulated?
Replies: 12
Views: 11423

I see no problem! The Copyright monster rears it`s ugly head again! I would feel great if someone wanted to copy and show one of my films. BTW. I do owe a few people a copy of some of my films. I havn`t forgotton, editing commitments and club comps, and doing film stuff for people eats up my compute...
by stingman
Thu Oct 30, 2008 3:00 pm
Forum: Competitions, Festivals and The Art of Film
Topic: Fan Films
Replies: 53
Views: 47530

OK Fraught, When I`ve got spare time i`ll type it out! (at work at the moment).

Be good....

Stingman
by stingman
Tue Oct 28, 2008 8:37 am
Forum: Competitions, Festivals and The Art of Film
Topic: Fan Films
Replies: 53
Views: 47530

Well done Fraught! 8) 8) 8)
I wonder how many more people here have had their fim shown on a satellite Channel.
As far as I know, I have but I didn`t see it! LOng Story!

Well Done!

Be Good.....

Stingman
by stingman
Mon Oct 27, 2008 12:07 pm
Forum: Club and General Issues
Topic: Where to from here?
Replies: 8
Views: 8130

I had to REMOVE my YMCA because the copyright holders in America didn`t want it on there. **%$@@$! But i`ve seen compleate footage of tv shows, bits of films and all sorts on there. They do state (I think) that all stuff is put up at your own risk, and be free of Copyright..

Be good.....

Stingman
by stingman
Mon Oct 27, 2008 12:02 pm
Forum: Competitions, Festivals and The Art of Film
Topic: Screening and festival opportunities for amateur feature?
Replies: 9
Views: 9058

Excellent film!! Put me down for a copy! I would contact Channel 4 or The film arm FilmFour! It`s the sort of film that they show on tv. English Low-Budget films of which I love because it`s the sort of film that I could make. I would do this first as if you put it into a festival then that may stop...
by stingman
Mon Oct 27, 2008 11:54 am
Forum: Competitions, Festivals and The Art of Film
Topic: Guernsey : there was only one bad thing !
Replies: 12
Views: 13191

A good review Willy ... I am even more certain I will never reach the standard of the top awards - one minute movies and the shorts that I tend to make are different - they're just the 'roll and butter' that goes with a superb feast. I would agree. I love Willy ramberlings! We get so much insight i...
by stingman
Mon Oct 27, 2008 11:47 am
Forum: Club and General Issues
Topic: How do young people feel about our name?
Replies: 44
Views: 35447

Good words Film Thurso.

When asked what I do, I sometimes don`t even mention my 9 to 5 job title! I say i`m a Film Maker. Much more fun then fixing Pushbikes! I think you will ALL agree 8)

Be good...

Stingman
by stingman
Fri Oct 24, 2008 4:43 pm
Forum: Club and General Issues
Topic: How do young people feel about our name?
Replies: 44
Views: 35447

How old is 'Young'? I'm 46 so I guess that makes me young here - but most music composing competitions have an age limit of 35 which makes feel very old!!! Anyway - regards the name - I agree with most of the posts I've read already - drop the name 'Amateur' - How about replacing it with 'Academy'?...
by stingman
Fri Oct 24, 2008 4:24 pm
Forum: Competitions, Festivals and The Art of Film
Topic: Dutch Competition NOVA
Replies: 1
Views: 3384

Thank you Willy for keeping us posted about your exploits! I do find them interesting and informative.

Thanks....

Be good......

Stingman