Software goodies, forums, tutorials, tools, codecs etc

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Express burn is free software to make an image of a DVD (ISO) and to burn CDs and DVDs
Truecrypt is free open source disk encryption software This allows you to encrypt documents to save your data from prying eyes. If you would like to encrypt a USB pen drive or similar then this software will do it for you. If the drive is lost then no-one can read it! Someone tell the government please!!!!!!!!!
Google video Search for your video here. Try 'handmade bricks' to see a film made by a member of Surrey Border Film & Video Makers.
Download video from Utube This website offers a program to download and install. You then go to Utube and find the video your friend put up and says you can download. Copy the video's URL and paste it where the download software wishes. Select 'best' for the quality of download. You then have the option of converting the format to what you desire and the quality needed. Tip - always keep as high a quality as possible until the last moment.
PDF to Word converter - online. Simply tell this website which PDF file on your computer is to be converted and it will send a Word editable version to you by email attachment.
Online File format converter. Nothing to download. Just tell this website what file on your computer you wish to convert and it will offer a wide range of new formats for it.
Convert multimedia files to suitable format. Edit videos from a mobile phone! A site offering 'Simplified Universal Player Encoder & Renderer' It claims to be able to convert (encode) or play any multimedia file! All necessary codecs are 'built in'.
Which codec does this file need? This site provides a program which will report what codec is needed for a file you select.
Which codecs do I have installed? Run this program and it will report which codecs are listed as installed on your computer. It will also report ones that are actually missing. If you are missing one then use the entry below to install it.
I want a new codec please Install a codec. A free collection of codecs and related tools. 'Designed as a user friendly solution for playing all your movie files'. The K-lite Meca Codec pack.
DV doctor forum An extremely popular video and hardware question and answer site.
Website for travel films to view on your computer A stimulating place to go on the web to view a large selection of films. The famous youtube Wow, what a wide range of films and quality!
One of our members web sites with videos to view on your computer This is an amazing site which is maintained by one of our members with a selection of her wide ranging videos.
Resolution test patterns For your help
Free Premiere, Oncore & Audition video editing tutorials (30+ tutorials and all free! by 'Wrigley Video Productions') This is an amazing site with loads of filmmaking tutorials showing you step by step how to do many wonderful things with Premiere, Oncore and Audition.
The IAC The Film & Video Institute Online - an extensive site. This is the filmmaking organisation to join if you are an individual or club. It guides members through issues such as copyright, has a magazine for members and organises training and competitions.
Answers to all sorts of video questions. A site which tries to answer a wide variety of questions concerning all aspects of video.
BBC Video Nation Tips for video makers.
Talent Circle A contact site for all those wishing to work with other filmmakers
Scenalyser An excellent software package with free demo. It will catalogue clips on a tape (~5mins) and allow you selectively to capture just the ones you need. Full auto control of your camera is there. You can save stills from the catalogue for use on tape boxes etc. Needs a fire-wire connection.
Check the Google page rank of a web page. Google ranks each web site and assigns a mark our of 10. It needs a very popular site to achieve 6 or more. This site achieves 4 while all other club websites so far checked hit 2 or 3.

Links to other film clubs similar to our own

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Basingstoke Video Film Makers The club meets fortnightly at Fairfields Arts Centre. Evenings alternate between formal and social.
ophin Puppet Films The source of many puppet films featuring Willoughby Drive and its occupants, so expertly presented by Tana Fletcher.
Frome Film & Video Makers They meet twice a month at Frome College in the Specialist Media Arts  College Media Arts Studio. Largs Cine & Video Club The club meets each week with a very full programme
Reading Film & Video Makers This filmmaking club meets at 8pm weekly, mainly on a Tuesday at: St Andrews Hall, Albert Road, Caversham Reading RG4 7AW.
Music jobs and courses Music career job opportunities. Find a music job.

Watch movies on-line. Here is a list of sites where you can watch and download videos

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Sound Effects Library The largest collection of sound effects library publishers at The Sound Effects Shop!

Who are we in this film/movie/video club? We make films, videos and movies and 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. 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.