Greetings from Scotland

Chris J Davie · July 24th, 2005, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Keith Forman

I understand there are some heavily haunted castles in or around Glasgow. Have you tried the Ghost Hunter thing yet?

The castles around this area make for great sets, as most will accommodate film makers, But i dont think ghost hunting is my thing ;) . When I get some footage from the short I will be uploading clips to this site to get a bit off feedback.

Alex Calderhead · August 8th, 2005, 04:56 AM

I live not far in Cumbernauld.
I am new to this video shooting. History is my thing and I have upgraded from a Canon XM1 to XL2. I would like to get some tips from someone with more knowledge in filming.

Derek Grogan · August 31st, 2005, 08:02 AM

Hi Chris and Alex above. I live in Larbert which cant be far from alex. Do you know of a good club for video nuts like us in the glasgow are. I dont mean the sort of club where they hold a pic competition once a year and the rest of the nights they just practice one upmanship and brag about the equipment they have.
I was once in a club like that in Fife

Chris J Davie · October 17th, 2005, 07:23 AM

oops. Its been a while since I was last here, thanks for the nice welcome. Its great to see im not the only one in the area! Alex Calderhead I must be within 5 miles of you, would be great to meet for a beer and discuss projects!
My short movie is coming along nicely but I have also taken on two documentrys and a feature length movie thats eating up my time too, but as promised I will get some clips posted of my projects when I can.

Alex Calderhead · October 17th, 2005, 07:41 AM

I received your email. I Have sent you an email to your personal address.
Drop me another email with your phone number and I will give you a call.

Derek Grogan · November 1st, 2005, 04:15 PM

Thanks Alex for coming over to give me a start in understanding Premier Pro.
I can follow things better if i see them than reading from the book. I need another night though. Tried again to re edit and got stuck. Must be an age thing with me!!!!

Chris J Davie · December 1st, 2005, 02:27 PM

Again, its been a while. the DVD im making is eating up a lot of my time and trying to set up the interviews around everyones schedules is proving a pain! Alex i have lost your number mate. I would still be happy to have you come film some interviews and meet some of my crew.

Alex Calderhead · December 3rd, 2005, 09:35 AM

Hi Chris,

I have sent you a separate email with my phone number.

Cheers,

Alex.

Mark Sloss · December 21st, 2005, 12:12 AM

Hi guys, it's been a while since I lived in Scotland, but it's good to know the indie film thing is doing good there. I am originally from Glasgow, but I have been living in Hong Kong since 1992. I am running a small production company here, you can go to my website to find out more www.glowproductionhouse.com Any way I am orginizing an outdoor film festival here in April 06 and I would be glad to find out more about your films for the coming festival.

Hugh DiMauro · December 21st, 2005, 09:53 AM

Hi Chris and Merry Christmas! You won't find a better online family than the one you have right now. The folks here are very eager to help with advice, equipment sales and general all around good neighborliness. As a matter of fact, as a salute to you, I am enjoting a Walker's Scottish Shortbread right now with my tea! Mmm mmm mmmmmmmmmmmmmm!

Christo Aaron · March 15th, 2006, 09:40 AM

Hello Friends,
This is my first post, I have been here gleening for a while. I thought perhaps I might plead my case on the DV info court. I look forward to hearing from anybody interested or has had similar project experiences.
Firstly, this my first earnest attempt at producing, directing, editing etc. a professional quality DV project. Without the specific story details, let me say I'm involved in an international filming documentary that has me presently editing DV footage from Kimberton Hills, PA. USA. The bulk of the documentary is on two locations in Scotland. The Aberdeen location and the Stirling, Scotland locations have required me to seek out collaborators. I began posting at Scottish film sites as well as the Universities' student boards. I have requested filmmakers as well as a DOP, photography will be needed at the sites as well. I have received offers to help from sound and voice professionals and a few individuals that have photo experience on independent shorts. The documentary is historical in nature, but I am using selected music from resident Scots as well as a Canadian guitarist. I will hope to complete the location filming by May.The media then will be sent in hard copy to me in the States where I will attempt to extract my vision from it. I would appreciate hearing from those who have has similar projects completed and those in Scotland that might want to shoot some DV for a day at each location. I can offer credit and copy for your efforts. I will also like a couple DV cameras available to shot a live session at Clyde FM radio, in Glasgow. I hope the talent will have a few songs to duet and chat with our interviewer. That footage will be provided as "Extra Features" on the DVD. Thanks for letting me bend your ear...
Adios,
Christo Aaron

Fraser Coull · May 21st, 2006, 03:56 AM

Hey all!

My name is Fraser (obvious from my username hehe) and I'm in Scotland, just outside Glasgow. I studied HND Television operations and productions at James Watt College in 2004 and I was at the BBC's Training program "E-Force" in 2003.

I've made three short films to practice my skills and I'm developing my feature film "The Journey" which we'll be shooting on mini DV this summer in Scotland.

Obviously my company Silly Wee Films hasn't made a big name for itself yet because we just started out in September last year but I hope that people might take me more seriously once we complete "The Journey". It's been really diffilcult getting money for it, and we're confident we'll be able to shoot it for £20,000. I've got a great experienced team on board and the actors are great, so fingers crossed we'll be able to make something great. Obviously it's my debut feature film so I'm not expecting it to be a massive hit, but as long as people can enjoy it for what it is, the actors get show-reel material out of it (and hopefully more work!) and I learn from it, then that's all that matters, right?

Anyway, I agree with Andrew Graham of Camerashy (a great production company in Edinburgh!) that we all should do our best to help each other out, and I'm more than willing to help people out if I can :)

I hope to speak to you all soon

- Fraser

Rob Lohman · May 21st, 2006, 01:46 PM

Hi Fraser, welcome aboard (H)DV Info Net, good to have you with us!

Pat Celec · May 22nd, 2006, 09:53 AM

Hi Fraser,

I'm an experienced videographer who will be visiting Edinburgh in July or August 06....Was wondering if you need an extra hand...Also was wondering about the International Festival, and/or the Fringe Festival. I believe these are held in late August.

Thinking about documenting some of this on my own, or as a collaboration. Basically looking for a "working vacation".

Any ideas or offers?
Thanks.
Pat Celec

John Steele · May 22nd, 2006, 01:10 PM

Fraser, I'm a steadicam operator based in Glasgow, if you want some steadicam in your film gi'me a shout and we can work something out. :D

John.

August 8th, 2005, 04:56 AM	#47
Alex Calderhead New Boot Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 16	Hi Chris I live not far in Cumbernauld. I am new to this video shooting. History is my thing and I have upgraded from a Canon XM1 to XL2. I would like to get some tips from someone with more knowledge in filming.

August 31st, 2005, 08:02 AM	#48
Derek Grogan New Boot Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Larbert Scotland Posts: 5	Hi Hi Chris and Alex above. I live in Larbert which cant be far from alex. Do you know of a good club for video nuts like us in the glasgow are. I dont mean the sort of club where they hold a pic competition once a year and the rest of the nights they just practice one upmanship and brag about the equipment they have. I was once in a club like that in Fife

October 17th, 2005, 07:41 AM	#50
Alex Calderhead New Boot Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 16	Hi Chris I received your email. I Have sent you an email to your personal address. Drop me another email with your phone number and I will give you a call.

November 1st, 2005, 04:15 PM	#51
Derek Grogan New Boot Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Larbert Scotland Posts: 5	Help given Thanks Alex for coming over to give me a start in understanding Premier Pro. I can follow things better if i see them than reading from the book. I need another night though. Tried again to re edit and got stuck. Must be an age thing with me!!!!

December 3rd, 2005, 09:35 AM	#53
Alex Calderhead New Boot Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 16	Lost Number Hi Chris, I have sent you a separate email with my phone number. Cheers, Alex.

October 17th, 2005, 07:23 AM	#49
Chris J Davie New Boot Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 14	oops. Its been a while since I was last here, thanks for the nice welcome. Its great to see im not the only one in the area! Alex Calderhead I must be within 5 miles of you, would be great to meet for a beer and discuss projects! My short movie is coming along nicely but I have also taken on two documentrys and a feature length movie thats eating up my time too, but as promised I will get some clips posted of my projects when I can.

December 1st, 2005, 02:27 PM	#52
Chris J Davie New Boot Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 14	Again, its been a while. the DVD im making is eating up a lot of my time and trying to set up the interviews around everyones schedules is proving a pain! Alex i have lost your number mate. I would still be happy to have you come film some interviews and meet some of my crew.

December 21st, 2005, 12:12 AM	#54
Mark Sloss New Boot Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 5	Hello from a fellow scotsman in Hong Kong Hi guys, it's been a while since I lived in Scotland, but it's good to know the indie film thing is doing good there. I am originally from Glasgow, but I have been living in Hong Kong since 1992. I am running a small production company here, you can go to my website to find out more www.glowproductionhouse.com Any way I am orginizing an outdoor film festival here in April 06 and I would be glad to find out more about your films for the coming festival.

December 21st, 2005, 09:53 AM	#55
Hugh DiMauro Trustee Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,207	Welcome Aboard, Mate! Hi Chris and Merry Christmas! You won't find a better online family than the one you have right now. The folks here are very eager to help with advice, equipment sales and general all around good neighborliness. As a matter of fact, as a salute to you, I am enjoting a Walker's Scottish Shortbread right now with my tea! Mmm mmm mmmmmmmmmmmmmm! __________________ Interesting, if true. And interesting anyway. Last edited by Hugh DiMauro; December 21st, 2005 at 10:49 AM.

March 15th, 2006, 09:40 AM	#56
Christo Aaron Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: East Side Cleveland Posts: 68	Welcome Collaborators in Scotland Hello Friends, This is my first post, I have been here gleening for a while. I thought perhaps I might plead my case on the DV info court. I look forward to hearing from anybody interested or has had similar project experiences. Firstly, this my first earnest attempt at producing, directing, editing etc. a professional quality DV project. Without the specific story details, let me say I'm involved in an international filming documentary that has me presently editing DV footage from Kimberton Hills, PA. USA. The bulk of the documentary is on two locations in Scotland. The Aberdeen location and the Stirling, Scotland locations have required me to seek out collaborators. I began posting at Scottish film sites as well as the Universities' student boards. I have requested filmmakers as well as a DOP, photography will be needed at the sites as well. I have received offers to help from sound and voice professionals and a few individuals that have photo experience on independent shorts. The documentary is historical in nature, but I am using selected music from resident Scots as well as a Canadian guitarist. I will hope to complete the location filming by May.The media then will be sent in hard copy to me in the States where I will attempt to extract my vision from it. I would appreciate hearing from those who have has similar projects completed and those in Scotland that might want to shoot some DV for a day at each location. I can offer credit and copy for your efforts. I will also like a couple DV cameras available to shot a live session at Clyde FM radio, in Glasgow. I hope the talent will have a few songs to duet and chat with our interviewer. That footage will be provided as "Extra Features" on the DVD. Thanks for letting me bend your ear... Adios, Christo Aaron

May 21st, 2006, 03:56 AM	#57
Fraser Coull Tourist Join Date: May 2006 Location: Renfrewshire Posts: 1	Glasgow filmmaker! Hey all! My name is Fraser (obvious from my username hehe) and I'm in Scotland, just outside Glasgow. I studied HND Television operations and productions at James Watt College in 2004 and I was at the BBC's Training program "E-Force" in 2003. I've made three short films to practice my skills and I'm developing my feature film "The Journey" which we'll be shooting on mini DV this summer in Scotland. Obviously my company Silly Wee Films hasn't made a big name for itself yet because we just started out in September last year but I hope that people might take me more seriously once we complete "The Journey". It's been really diffilcult getting money for it, and we're confident we'll be able to shoot it for £20,000. I've got a great experienced team on board and the actors are great, so fingers crossed we'll be able to make something great. Obviously it's my debut feature film so I'm not expecting it to be a massive hit, but as long as people can enjoy it for what it is, the actors get show-reel material out of it (and hopefully more work!) and I learn from it, then that's all that matters, right? Anyway, I agree with Andrew Graham of Camerashy (a great production company in Edinburgh!) that we all should do our best to help each other out, and I'm more than willing to help people out if I can :) I hope to speak to you all soon - Fraser __________________ www.sillyweefilms.co.uk www.makethejourney.co.uk www.nightisday.co.uk

May 21st, 2006, 01:46 PM	#58
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	Hi Fraser, welcome aboard (H)DV Info Net, good to have you with us! __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

May 22nd, 2006, 09:53 AM	#59
Pat Celec New Boot Join Date: May 2006 Location: Richboro, PA Posts: 11	Fraser, Need any help? Hi Fraser, I'm an experienced videographer who will be visiting Edinburgh in July or August 06....Was wondering if you need an extra hand...Also was wondering about the International Festival, and/or the Fringe Festival. I believe these are held in late August. Thinking about documenting some of this on my own, or as a collaboration. Basically looking for a "working vacation". Any ideas or offers? Thanks. Pat Celec

May 22nd, 2006, 01:10 PM	#60
John Steele Major Player Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 216	Fraser, I'm a steadicam operator based in Glasgow, if you want some steadicam in your film gi'me a shout and we can work something out. :D John.