Low Budget film making (ALL LO)



Resource film making = using things you already have.
Base production around resources you already have
Budget
Know exactly what you do have.
Know what you have access too – parks, houses, class rooms
List of actors you know/people/friends that would be willing to help you out in some way.
Makes sure they have an interest in acting
Extras = friends and family
List of equipment – cameras, lights or rent. Make sure it is cheap.
Unique items/props
Minimize characters – 4/5
Cheap travel time low = less costs
write roles that take advantages of the strengths they have if they are not actual actor
Manage the amount of extras you will need in a scene, try and have scenes without extras
Avoid nights scenes, as its very hard to get good lighting
Avoid cg and special effects
Pre-production
Location scout – get a feel for best times of day, make sure there are no issues
Actor and equipment availability – work round them, if you are borrowing and using actors for free
Local events – prime targets to get extras of crowds
Writing the script – 4/5 main scenes. Short film - 1/2
Production
Be selective about camera movement – simplify
Bulk meals – when it comes to feeding crew
Magic hour and sunset – use it looks good
Post-production
The more you do yourself = cheaper but will take longer
Avoid copyrighted music = a lot of money
Last thought
Don’t fight against budget
Horror films/drama/comedy
Watch other low budget features
Watch behind the scenes

Comments

  1. JCoSS Media Dept31 October 2017 at 07:27

    You have some good notes here! Make sure the preproduction areas you've placed under the budget heading are moved - i.e writing the script, local events for locations etc.

    Miss C

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