But not all in the same closet, please.
Make sure your location has running water, sinks, toilets, garbage service, and toilet paper. If it doesn’t, you need to supply this yourself.
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Low-Budget Filmmaking Tip #80
Stretch those chewy hamstrings!
Before you do stunts or other physically demanding action, take a few minutes to stretch and limber up. There’s a reason zombie hunters do it!
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Low-Budget Filmmaking Tip #75
Naked sets are boring.
Dress your set. Walls have pictures, tables have things on them, shelves are sometimes in disarray.
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Low-Budget Filmmaking Tip #71
We’ve got the pow-ah!
Your location owner might have to lock their doors after a certain time, but if you ask nice, they might let you run an extension cord or two out through a little hole. Then, you can leave ’em coiled up after you’re done and come by in the morning and pick all your cords back up.
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Low-Budget Filmmaking Tip #70
Still, we managed.
If you’re going out on location, set up all your gear first, at the studio or at home, and then break it down into your van or car. This way, you know you have everything you need in the transport vessel.
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Low-Budget Filmmaking Tip #69
What did you expect for Tip #69?!
Don’t sleep with your leads, your stars. Sure, they’re attractive as crazy, but right now, your priority is making a movie.
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Low-Budget Filmmaking Tip #68
Choose Wisely
Trust your Assistant Director. If you can’t, then at least figure out what your expectations should be and make sure the two of you are on the same page. If your AD is both untrustworthy and unpredictable, get a new AD.
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Low-Budget Filmmaking Tip #64
And now, a moment of silence…
Get at least one minute of clean ambient sound from every location. This is very important.
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Low-Budget Filmmaking Tip #61
Don’t be shocked!
Fix or repair broken cords, and do it right. If you can’t do it right, then cut them up and throw them away.
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