Surrey Border Film & Video Makers
Who are we?A social filmmaking club in Farnham, Surrey. We use our camcorders to make films, videos and movies. Visitors and new members welcome with/without cameras, camcorders. We meet on the first Friday of each month at 7:45pm and end just after 10:00pm with a refreshment break at around 9:00pm. No digital cameras, camcorders or experience necessary! Visitors are welcome and the first visit is free. Do come along and see us in action.
Courses/training We try to put on courses and training as requests arise. Recently on directing, camera angles, lighting, voice development, editing, script writing and indeed most tv, film, video and movie techniques. Some members have likened us to a film school with our inclusion of most aspects of making movies / films / videos.
FilmmakingWe make many films each year including club projects for charity, group projects for fun and members individual films of their interests. Many projects come from outside requests.
MembershipWe have over 80 members,
single and couples, ranging from school
age to retired. Some started as complete
beginners while others joined as dedicated amateurs and professionals. Whatever your age and level you will be welcome and are sure to
fit in. A typical starting point for membership is the desire to make something interesting from holiday
camcorder movies.
Remember, first visit is free.
Our location
Close to Farnham Station with ample parking.
Next meeting'Father,
Son and Auntie BEEB'. Terry Patrick's account of 70 years of his
family's involvement with the BBC.
Filmmaking projectsFrequent opportunities arise to take part in filming projects.
No equipment!We have plenty - you need none!
Expertise?Come without and quickly learn from the professionals!
Filming in the children's ward of
Frimley Park Hospital. This film was made for parents of
children about to come into hospital.
Who are we in this film/movie/video club? We make films, videos and movies using the movie settings of modern still cameras and camcorders. We meet on the first Friday of the month to answer members questions and to discuss ongoing club projects. Well known film makers, judges and film professionals are often our speakers for the evening. We welcome visitors and new members interested in film and video, and there is no need to own digital cameras or camcorders and no need for previous experience, as we happily provide mentors for beginners. Surrey Border meetings start at 7:45pm and end just after 10:00pm with a refreshment break at around 9:00pm. Visitors and new members are warmly welcomed to the monthly meetings which are on the first Friday of each month (and the first visit is free). Our meetings are held in our new contemporary hall in St Joan's Centre which is in the grounds of St Joan's church in Tilford Road, near the station in Farnham. The hall has a large car park and is within easy reach of Guildford, Farnborough, Fleet, Bordon etc. In Surrey and Hampshire. Read more about us here.
Our interests We have a good mix of interests amongst members include script writing, acting, directing, technical and artistic and all agree that ideas and skills are more important than equipment as shown by there being fewer cameras and camcorders than members. Having said that some members seem to have many camcorders and the modern digital cameras which take HD video! Some get more enjoyment in viewing and discussing the films produced by others and just being part of the community. There are those who wouldn't wish to ever hold a camera or camcorder while some like to help in filming but don't own their own camcorder. Of course there are always those with the latest high definition wizz bang up to date cameras, camcorders, microphones and gadgets and the lovely thing is that they are always happy to demonstrate both equipment and techniques to others. For anyone thinking of buying a camera or camcorder advice is always on hand. We have almost equal numbers of members with PC and Mac computers. We regularly put on courses, tutorials and training sessions in the light of the current interests and needs of members. Individuals with particular problems typically have one to one help. We would particularly look for cooperation with amateur dramatic groups interested in acting for film and video. Cooperation is far better than trying with your own digital cameras and camcorders.
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