I'm starting an online clothing store and am hoping to put together a spring lookbook in two weeks. We're trying to find someplace pretty, like a park or community garden, where it won't cost us to shoot. It would also be nice if we didn't have to get a permit. Brooklyn is preferred, but we're open to anywhere it's easy to reach by subway. It's probably going to be 4 people (the photographer, the model, the makeup artist, and me). Equipment will include the camera, tripod, possibly a pop-up changing station, a rack of clothes, and possibly reflectors. Suggestions for locations would be much appreciated!
posted by Triscuitier on Apr 9, 2013 - 12 answers

Looking for a name of a novel, but can only remember one scene, where a guy is recruited for some sort of mission in a video arcade. [more inside]
posted by fearfulsymmetry on Jul 17, 2012 - 4 answers

Is an employer allowed to have pest control people in a grocery store, after hours, carrying bb guns and trying to shoot a trapped bird, while night shift employees are working? [more inside]
posted by newfers on Feb 9, 2012 - 17 answers

I am in a unique situation. A celebrity rented my house as a residence and used it for commercial purposes under the auspices that she was owner of the home. Aside from tv usage, it has also recently come to my attention that my home has been featured prominently in a New York Times Best Selling book. My partner and I are going 'round and 'round about this. He says we should just settle with the production and publishing company directly ourselves, and that an entertainment attorney would milk it for all it's worth, leaving us with less than if we were to negotiate with the companies directly. I know about film and television. However, I know NOTHING about the publishing industry, or how much an owner would get paid for prominent coverage in the second of a two-part best-selling series of books. Does anyone by any chance have any clue where or how we could procure this information? Also, please weigh in...attorney, or no attorney?
posted by zagyzebra on Jun 21, 2011 - 27 answers

What movie is this still from?
posted by lockstitch on Jan 9, 2011 - 8 answers

I'm not sure if my current video editing workflow will scale very well. What do I need to know going into a 5 camera video shoot? [more inside]
posted by niles on Apr 19, 2010 - 7 answers

Group shoots in the DC area, or general safety/learning tips for a model just starting out? [more inside]
posted by Riki tiki on Mar 18, 2010 - 1 answer

Some friends have asked me to take their engagement photos; most of the obvious backdrops are cold and less attractive due to the weather. We're in Philly, where should we go? [more inside]
posted by Tomorrowful on Jan 5, 2010 - 36 answers

I've been thinking of buying a new point-and-shoot camera for a while. I've had some lame experiences with previous point-and-shoots (blurry photos, bad colour balance, etc), so I'm asking the green for some advice. [more inside]
posted by doctor.dan on Jun 19, 2009 - 34 answers

Could the US or Japan shoot down the missile that North Korea is planning on launching next week? [more inside]
posted by crazyray on Mar 29, 2009 - 18 answers

Is it legal for my neighbors to shoot in their yard, in a suburb of Philadelphia? [more inside]
posted by leahwrenn on Apr 30, 2007 - 14 answers

How do pornstars have so much cum? They shoot *spurt*, and shoot *spurt* *spurt*.. and it shoots far, may I add. I hear it's eating lots of celery. But come on, what other ways of having more sperm? And shooting it, too.
posted by Devileyezz on Mar 21, 2006 - 35 answers