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Lighting for Filmmaking

Lighting for Filmmaking

March 26, 2025

Insights from George Burt’s WorkshopContents1 Insights from George Burt’s Workshop2 George Burt: From Club Member to Cinematographer3 Working in a Changing Industry4 The Art and Practicality of Cinematography5 Memorable Moments and Lessons from the Industry5.1 The Importance of Collaboration6 Final Thoughts On a recent club night in Cheam, Sutton Filmmakers had the pleasure of hosting

Mastering the Art of Lenses

Mastering the Art of Lenses

February 23, 2025

Filmmaking is a craft of many moving parts, but few things shape the way a story is told quite like the lens through which we see it. Whether you’re a budding filmmaker or a seasoned cinematographer, understanding the art of lenses is essential to mastering visual storytelling.

Picking the Right Mic for the Job

Picking the Right Mic for the Job

February 20, 2025

Giovanni Tria – A Professional Production Sound RecordistContents1 Giovanni Tria – A Professional Production Sound Recordist1.1 Understanding the Recording Environment1.2 Choosing the Right Microphone for Your Scene2 Key Principles for Mic Selection2.1 Understanding Different Microphones and Their Uses2.2 The Role of Pickup Patterns3 Low-tech and High-tech Sound Solutions3.1 Tackling Phase Issues3.2 Final Takeaways This week, Sutton Filmmakers

Keeping Culture Alive

Keeping Culture Alive

February 6, 2025

A documentary about Hongkongers settling in Sutton. Here is the full film – Keeping Culture Alive Pictures From The Shoots Here are some pictures from the shoots and the premiere at Throwley Yard Cinema.

An Inspiring Evening With Filmmaker Rob Ayling

An Inspiring Evening With Filmmaker Rob Ayling

December 26, 2024

Rob wanted different versions of the story to come across without losing purpose and giving an over all idea of hope. The arguments were improvised so the ability to listen was key and it gave more suspense and drive to the scenes like he wanted.  “I am going to actively be a film maker from

What’s For Dinner – Short Film

What’s For Dinner – Short Film

August 25, 2024

For more information see the IMDB page What’s For Dinner – Current status The Film is complete and premiered on 30th January 2024 see Grand Premiere Night. Following the auditions night at the club, we selected three actors for the roles. We proceeded with the shoot on the 23rd of September 2023. After a challenging

Grand Short-film Premiere Night

Grand Short-film Premiere Night

February 27, 2024

After a highly successful, Grand short films premiere night at Cryer Arts, Sutton Film Makers would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who came to our special event. Your attendance and support is greatly appreciated, we could not have done it without you and value your contribution to our success.

Night Fears

Night Fears

December 5, 2023

Directed by Adrian Dean When a woman spends the night at her, sleep walking, father’s house. She encounters supernatural horrors.

The Last Slice – Short Film

The Last Slice – Short Film

December 5, 2023

For more information see the IMDB page The Last Slice – Current status The Film is complete and its premiere is on 30th January 2024 see Grand Premiere Night. Following the auditions night at the club, we selected three actors for the roles. We proceeded with the shoot on the 23rd of September 2023. After

Giovanni Tria’s Sound Design and the use of Foley Workshop 

Giovanni Tria’s Sound Design and the use of Foley Workshop 

December 1, 2023

The three main components of film sound are voice, sound effects and music, all of which as Giovanni explained need movement, interactive elements and air to exist, as sound cannot travel without air. Most film and tv audio is reproduced, custom, studio sound effects known as Foley. Artists perform the sounds such as footsteps, doors closing and horses galloping, with numerous props in synch with the visual scenes.

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