Greetings from Great Britain, United Kingdom

Chris Soucy · February 17th, 2010, 01:08 AM

As the UK guys seem to have given you the flick, shame on them, but understandable sort of, may I suggest you start an equally worthy "Continental" thread here?

You seem to have boundless energy and enthusiasm, go for it.

Er, Colin, a word, if I may.

Stop it.

The wars are over. Scotland will eventually be totally independent (not far off now, don't even think about importing the struggle here) and CH and the rest of DVinfo do not give a FF what you think of the current political arrangement in the UK.

My suggestion, one DVinfoer to another - do not use terms like "war" and such like in posts, it's really not necessary and is incredibly intimidating to non English speakers.

Just my PO.

(Oh, I'm a UK citizen, BTW, just in case).

CS

Colin McDonald · February 17th, 2010, 02:23 AM

Primoz, thanks for that correction! I was mainly joking but it is also just a matter of accuracy - we have folks from all over the UK here, and a few from Britain who live abroad now but have asked to be included on the dvinfobrits list.

I don't use any of the chat programmes myself - I spend far too much time on dvinfo as it is! There is so much to be learned here from other enthusiasts and professionals all over the world.

Perhaps you might want to take up Chris's suggestion of a thread for contributors from Continental Europe, or maybe Twitter / @DVinfo/members will help you make personal contact with others here to exchange ideas.

Daniel J. Brant · February 18th, 2010, 03:00 PM

Hi all! New to the forums- thought I'd introduce myself.

I'm a filmmaker based in Reading, Berkshire and while I do a fair bit of corporate and event work (for myself and as a freelancer), most of my experience is on small-scale fiction. While I can turn my hand to most things, Lighting Cameraman is my most common job title but I'm trying to move more into directing since it's what I love more. I consider myself a storyteller first and foremost and a technician second.

I'm always looking to network, particularly with other local filmmakers, so feel free to say hi! Or drop by my website Enborne River Productions- Main

Colin McDonald · February 18th, 2010, 04:50 PM

Welcome, Daniel, as the 370th dvinfoBrit! This is a great site with a very large number of helpful folks ready to give advice and share their experience. There are some very experienced members here based in the UK (and some ex-pats as well) and you will get to know them as you read.

Daniel J. Brant · February 19th, 2010, 02:29 AM

Cheers for the welcome, Colin. 370th? There's quite a few of us from these isles then...

Colin McDonald · February 19th, 2010, 12:40 PM

It's about time I reposted as the list has grown a bit since September when I had names of 300 Brits apparently active here on dvinfo. Again, if you know of any inaccuracies or omissions, please let me know. If you would rather not have your name on it for security reasons, colleagues in BBC Wales can arrange to have Cybermen delete you.

Manish Pandit · February 26th, 2010, 04:34 AM

Thanks Colin for the addition. I somehow always find it difficult to find this thread hence the delay.

Kind Regards
www.ifilm.me.uk/media.php

Craig Campbell · March 4th, 2010, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manish Pandit

I have been on DVinfo for a couple of years mainly browsing posts, didnt realise there were so many of us from the UK. Greetings guys.
That is how I started learning how to film/edit/ what to buy, never having held a camera in my life before.(I am a consultant doctor in the UK)

Just came back from a successful screening of my first film "Krishna:History or Myth" at the Nehru centre in London. Went very well, more screenings in the UK expected and will invite people from DVinfo who can turn up if in London/Birmingham or wherever the screening is.
Film is being screened around the world sort of spontaneously roughly every 2 weeks.

Saraswati Films | News and Events
Films that make a difference

I thought you might be here! Good to see you on here Manish!

Maff Mace · March 4th, 2010, 12:23 PM

Hi guys, I'm matthew (32), everyone calls me Maff, I'm from Leeds. Always been interested in film making since my older brother used to make films starring me on his cinecamera. I've been a lurker on here for quite some time but decided to join last year. I mainly make home movies with my kids but I've dabbled in music videos and more recently with weddings for people I know.

Tony Fogarty · March 7th, 2010, 01:16 PM

Hi
I've just discovered this thread after a link from Colin...

I'm Tony. Based in Leeds. I've recently moved into video. I've worked in radio for 20 years, with experience in audio production and web. I now freelance and I'm looking to build my skills. Hello all.

Ben Tutton · March 12th, 2010, 07:49 AM

Hello to everyone in the UK.

I'm a newcomer to video since the purchase of my 7D just before Christmas. I have been a keen stills photographer for the last few years, and I am enjoying getting my head around the differences between stills and video, especially the getting out and playing with my camera part! (Not so much the waiting for transcodes and renders!)

I've been lurking here for the past few months, but decided it was time to jump in, and join the commmunity.

I'm based in Macclesfield, and my main interests are wildlife photography, and a bit of night/low light too.

Have a peek at my website for a bit of my stills stuff.
Ben Tutton Photography - Wildlife photography in Cheshire

See you around.

Colin McDonald · March 12th, 2010, 11:06 AM

Welcome Ben. I have indeed had a peek at your website - good stuff. Your photos are quite striking. Looking forward to seeing more videos.

Andy Wilkinson · March 12th, 2010, 11:47 AM

Great website and some superb pics Ben! Welcome!

Paul Bonning-Tyers · March 16th, 2010, 04:51 AM

Hi all,

Another new member in the UK.
I am a full time pro photographer, and have been watching closely the needs of my customers and the divergence of stills and video. I have decided that now is a good time to start looking at video as an additional service. I have purchased a sony HD1000 and have already got one Wedding video under my belt. I appreciate that some may not be happy and think that i am taking business away from them, but looking at how the industry is moving forward i believe that stills and video will eventually be offered (and expected) as one service. Just look at how many stills cameras shoot video, and how many video cameras take stills. Its still early days, but better to get in at the beginning and not too late.
Hope to learn lots from the forum, and hope i can give back as much.

Cheers

Paul

Colin McDonald · March 16th, 2010, 10:45 AM

Welcome, Paul. At least you bought a proper camera and are not just using your DSLR :-)

That was a joke BTW folks, flames not required!

We are all one big happy family here really, with a great deal in common and lots of experience to share whatever our route into video.

February 17th, 2010, 01:08 AM	#211
Chris Soucy Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield, Dunedin, New Zealand Posts: 3,691 Images: 18	Er, Primoz........... As the UK guys seem to have given you the flick, shame on them, but understandable sort of, may I suggest you start an equally worthy "Continental" thread here? You seem to have boundless energy and enthusiasm, go for it. Er, Colin, a word, if I may. Stop it. The wars are over. Scotland will eventually be totally independent (not far off now, don't even think about importing the struggle here) and CH and the rest of DVinfo do not give a FF what you think of the current political arrangement in the UK. My suggestion, one DVinfoer to another - do not use terms like "war" and such like in posts, it's really not necessary and is incredibly intimidating to non English speakers. Just my PO. (Oh, I'm a UK citizen, BTW, just in case). CS

February 18th, 2010, 03:00 PM	#213
Daniel J. Brant Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Berkshire, UK Posts: 27	Berkshire-based Filmmaker says Hi! Hi all! New to the forums- thought I'd introduce myself. I'm a filmmaker based in Reading, Berkshire and while I do a fair bit of corporate and event work (for myself and as a freelancer), most of my experience is on small-scale fiction. While I can turn my hand to most things, Lighting Cameraman is my most common job title but I'm trying to move more into directing since it's what I love more. I consider myself a storyteller first and foremost and a technician second. I'm always looking to network, particularly with other local filmmakers, so feel free to say hi! Or drop by my website Enborne River Productions- Main

February 26th, 2010, 04:34 AM	#217
Manish Pandit Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom Posts: 35	Thanks colin Thanks Colin for the addition. I somehow always find it difficult to find this thread hence the delay. Kind Regards www.ifilm.me.uk/media.php __________________ Blackmagic Cinema Camera, Sony PMW EX3, 5D, 7D, HVR A-1, ME66/K6, Editing Studio, FCS 2 Film is the New Pen Last edited by Manish Pandit; February 26th, 2010 at 04:38 AM. Reason: speling

March 7th, 2010, 01:16 PM	#220
Tony Fogarty New Boot Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Leeds, UK Posts: 21	Another newbie Hi I've just discovered this thread after a link from Colin... I'm Tony. Based in Leeds. I've recently moved into video. I've worked in radio for 20 years, with experience in audio production and web. I now freelance and I'm looking to build my skills. Hello all.

March 12th, 2010, 11:47 AM	#223
Andy Wilkinson Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cambridge UK Posts: 2,853	Great website and some superb pics Ben! Welcome! __________________ Andy K Wilkinson - https://www.shootingimage.co.uk Cambridge (UK) Corporate Video Production

February 17th, 2010, 02:23 AM	#212
Colin McDonald Trustee Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 1,546	Primoz, thanks for that correction! I was mainly joking but it is also just a matter of accuracy - we have folks from all over the UK here, and a few from Britain who live abroad now but have asked to be included on the dvinfobrits list. I don't use any of the chat programmes myself - I spend far too much time on dvinfo as it is! There is so much to be learned here from other enthusiasts and professionals all over the world. Perhaps you might want to take up Chris's suggestion of a thread for contributors from Continental Europe, or maybe Twitter / @DVinfo/members will help you make personal contact with others here to exchange ideas.

February 18th, 2010, 04:50 PM	#214
Colin McDonald Trustee Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 1,546	Welcome, Daniel, as the 370th dvinfoBrit! This is a great site with a very large number of helpful folks ready to give advice and share their experience. There are some very experienced members here based in the UK (and some ex-pats as well) and you will get to know them as you read.

February 19th, 2010, 02:29 AM	#215
Daniel J. Brant Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Berkshire, UK Posts: 27	Cheers for the welcome, Colin. 370th? There's quite a few of us from these isles then...

March 4th, 2010, 12:23 PM	#219
Maff Mace New Boot Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Leeds, UK Posts: 15	Hi guys, I'm matthew (32), everyone calls me Maff, I'm from Leeds. Always been interested in film making since my older brother used to make films starring me on his cinecamera. I've been a lurker on here for quite some time but decided to join last year. I mainly make home movies with my kids but I've dabbled in music videos and more recently with weddings for people I know.

March 12th, 2010, 07:49 AM	#221
Ben Tutton Tourist Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Macclesfield, UK Posts: 3	Hello to everyone in the UK. I'm a newcomer to video since the purchase of my 7D just before Christmas. I have been a keen stills photographer for the last few years, and I am enjoying getting my head around the differences between stills and video, especially the getting out and playing with my camera part! (Not so much the waiting for transcodes and renders!) I've been lurking here for the past few months, but decided it was time to jump in, and join the commmunity. I'm based in Macclesfield, and my main interests are wildlife photography, and a bit of night/low light too. Have a peek at my website for a bit of my stills stuff. Ben Tutton Photography - Wildlife photography in Cheshire See you around.

March 12th, 2010, 11:06 AM	#222
Colin McDonald Trustee Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 1,546	Welcome Ben. I have indeed had a peek at your website - good stuff. Your photos are quite striking. Looking forward to seeing more videos.

March 16th, 2010, 04:51 AM	#224
Paul Bonning-Tyers Tourist Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Leicester, UK Posts: 4	Hi all, Another new member in the UK. I am a full time pro photographer, and have been watching closely the needs of my customers and the divergence of stills and video. I have decided that now is a good time to start looking at video as an additional service. I have purchased a sony HD1000 and have already got one Wedding video under my belt. I appreciate that some may not be happy and think that i am taking business away from them, but looking at how the industry is moving forward i believe that stills and video will eventually be offered (and expected) as one service. Just look at how many stills cameras shoot video, and how many video cameras take stills. Its still early days, but better to get in at the beginning and not too late. Hope to learn lots from the forum, and hope i can give back as much. Cheers Paul

March 16th, 2010, 10:45 AM	#225
Colin McDonald Trustee Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 1,546	Welcome, Paul. At least you bought a proper camera and are not just using your DSLR :-) That was a joke BTW folks, flames not required! We are all one big happy family here really, with a great deal in common and lots of experience to share whatever our route into video.