Tag: timing

  • Low-Budget Filmmaking Tip #107

    Low-Budget Filmmaking Tip #107

    Death can be funny — if you give it time.

    If you’re coming off a funny scene, give the next scene a few seconds to let your audience shift gears. If you don’t, then no one will ever hear whatever’s said in that scene, because they’ll be too busy laughing.

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  • Low-Budget Filmmaking Tip #14

    Low-Budget Filmmaking Tip #14

    Tick-Tock

    Always be on time. Better yet, try to be a little early. Move heaven and earth to make sure you are not the one holding up Production. And if it’s not you, then be a little patient with whoever it is — it’s always got to be somebody, and your patience with that fact can help get things done later. This isn’t the Death Star, y’know…

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