Or call it an “art piece”
If you’re wearing a portable mike, learn how to shut it off before you go to the bathroom.
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Low-Budget Filmmaking Tip #94
It sure would save time if we could really do this, though…
Security camera footage usually comes from high in corners. Please don’t just re-use normal footage when simulating a security camera. Strap a Handicam or something up in the corner and do it right. It’s just another angle.
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Low-Budget Filmmaking Tip #93
Bang!
If an effect demonstration is going to make noise, warn people ahead of time so they don’t freak out and think something’s gone wrong. Freaking out should be avoided.
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Low-Budget Filmmaking Tip #92
You didn’t read this here.
I’m not going to tell you not to film without insurance, because that would be very unwise. That said, many of us find that expediency, budget, and wisdom don’t always go hand-in-hand.
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Low-Budget Filmmaking Tip #91
Nobody wants to use tubes.
The easier it is to get in and out of your ground-breaking weird sci-fi costumes, the less the actors will curse your name whenever they have to pee.
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Low-Budget Filmmaking Tip #90
Somewhere, there’s a big box of tribbles.
Having extra props means you have extra gifts at the end of production to give particularly hard-working people. People love souvenirs. Sure, maybe they end up selling them on e-Bay, but think of it as trickle-down economics.
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Low-Budget Filmmaking Tip #89
…or lost in a lake. Just sayin’…
If you have a special hero prop, try to make twice as many as you might need. If you need four “phase pistols,” make eight. You definitely won’t regret it.
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Low-Budget Filmmaking Tip #88
A tip o’ the hat…
Unless there’s something hidden under the hats, avoid hats on characters. All you’ll get is a lot of hat-acting.
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Low-Budget Filmmaking Tip #87
Although the outtakes are awesome!
If it’s an intense scene, try to not crack jokes getting ready for it.
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Low-Budget Filmmaking Tip #86
It’s like being a superhero.
If you’re crewing, bring a pair of gloves. Even cheapo dollar store gloves.
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