Nick NormanButler

I'm selling my AC magazine collection cheap as I don't have enough space in the house. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222249214395?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649 Bids welcome, proportion of the sales goes to charity, collection only. Cheers Nick NW8 London

It looked as if the background almost rippled whereas she (Carey) stayed still as normal. Been bugging me, that's all

Can anyone tell me what effect, in camera or otherwise, I saw on the penultimate shot of 'Never Let Me Go' (dir. Mark Romanek). It's the shot where Carey Mulligan stands by the wire fence looking out over the field. Something very strange happened to the background...don't think I've seen this before...? Thanks Nick in London

Morning all, I am starting a corporate project that will require the firm's employees from all across the world to record and send me video footage of themselves, recorded with their webcams. Due to time differences I won't be able to be online with them so they need to be able to do this all off their own back. Plus, I want a nice clean frame with only them in it, no small me in the corner. Does anyone have recommendations on best programmes or apps to use for this. Ideally I want to receive quicktime files from all of them. (BTW If you haven't seen this inspirational video, I recommend it: http://vimeo.com/5545069) Thanks all. Nick

Hi there, Just moved to France and wondering what best kit hire places are for digital shoots. South-West area if possible but Paris is OK! Thanks! Nick Director/Camera France Reel online: www.pbshowfolio.com/profile/nickn-b

Just wondered if there was something as good as this website, as a resource for Directors? Somewhere where one can exchange story telling techniques, tips on working with actors, editing, music, scripting references and all other things directing. Thanks, Nick

Hello there, A neighbour found this russian camera in storage and has offered it to me for sale. Any ideas on what it is? Make? Value? Its in perfect working order. Many thanks, Nick

Hi Aideen, I ended up doing it on the cheap: taking apart a second hand travelator and painting it green but I did find these guys in research who may offer some tips? http://www.hirefitness.co.uk/film_event_hire.php?id=18 Joking aside you could also contact the production company that does 'Gladiators' and see where they get their famous travelators from? Good luck Nick

Hi there, While working as a director I have a developed a new cinematography product that I hope will be of some benefit to all. It has been prototyped, tested and has a patent pending but I would like to see what other potential users think of it? So, if you have 5 minutes I would be very grateful for your frank answers to the questions in this survey (it only has 19 questions!): http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=CCsI...K0Le3yi4w_3d_3d Your help will be very useful for me, to decide whether to build more and go ahead! All answers are confidential. Many thanks, Nick

This glow graffiti paint might work: http://www.suck.uk.com/product.php?rangeID=117

thanks Ram...great video & really useful for me to watch it too!

Thanks Ram, Looks great! Do you have a link to the video itself? Cheers, Nick

I have a shot I need to do which involves someone walking against a green screen. I've thought about using the treadmills in a gym but they have too much paraphenalia in the way like the distance/calorie burner display panel which will get in my (mid) shot. Does anyone know another way of doing this? Ideally I need a treadmill without all that stuff. Thanks, Nick

Thanks guys. Some really good tips there and I appreciate the photos too. Nick

Here's a real zero budget solution that I found works quite well. It won't completely eliminate movement but if you don't mind some you could try it: Get a sling of some sort (I used the shoulder strap for my HDW-750) and thread it over the top of the front seat sun visor. Tighten accordingly. You'll still need to have the camera on your shoulder but it becomes much easier to keep steady with the extra support. Oh and you can only shoot singles with it of course... Then there's always lipstick cams suction mounted to the inside of the windscreen...?