Child of tip – Preproduction
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…)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.
(more…)It’s easy to think you don’t need a script, or that a script is a pain to deal with, or that writing is easy. None of that is true.
(more…)Try to avoid making a movie that takes place in a cramped location, such as a bathroom stall.
(more…)You can rehearse until you’ve lost the feeling in your genitalia, but unless the Actors understand and have integrated the characters, the performance will never be better than memorized lines. The Director must work with them to help them understand the characters.
(more…)Always make sure your permits are in order before lighting anything on fire. If you’re not sure if you need a permit, find out first. A pleasant phone call and a $35 permit fee are much preferable to a steep fine or worse.
(more…)If you want to get a little experience under your belt, browsing online classifieds (such as Craigslist, Mandy, etc.) can help you find productions in your area that are crewing or casting. Usually, they pay little or nothing, but if you’re just starting to learn, this sort of experience can be invaluable.
(more…)Before you plan a shoot, record the ambient sound from the location and go somewhere else and really listen to it. Make sure you aren’t missing something that’s going to bedevil you later, such as an elevator, nearby crowd noises, crashing sounds from across the street, whatever. It’s usually easier to find a new location than to clean up crap audio.
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