Any filmmaking tip
It’s hellaciously cheaper to find a Local Band you like who’s looking for exposure than to try and secure the rights for that “perfect” song from Popular Band. Plus, Local Band will probably enjoy the exposure you will give them.
(more…)Sometimes, motion tracking doesn’t work. Unless you or someone you know is a total whiz at it, don’t count on motion tracking to make up for what you can fix on set. Look at all signs, glass, mirrored surfaces, visible roads, etc.
(more…)If you’re shooting after dark, be sure you’ve visited the set after dark.
(more…)Here’s a nifty “Emergence” kind of sound: Reverse the first five seconds or so of your sound effect or music, add a little echo to it, then reverse it back. Mix that into the original beginning bit and voila!
(more…)Jerks who pay are still jerks. You don’t have to be a slave to a paycheck, y’know.
In your genre script, you don’t have to worry about explaining each and every little detail.
(more…)If you don’t need a detailed hero prop (one that looks extremely realistic), you might find something that works great at a toy store.
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