I will be putting up a new film soon that I had been working on recently and I am planning on starting a music video also. Hopefully the music goes without a hitch and what I mean by that is it should be done with minimum problems. No Film project that you are planning can be completely perfect. If you already a Independent film maker then you already know this, If not then this is a good point to be noted. So there is no need to get frustrated or disheartened by the fact that the film isn't going so well. Just remember that this is a low budget film so you can lack proper equipment and man power. When you do lack in funds for your films then it is always good to find cheats to help you achieve what you want in a shot. Sometimes to get the type of lighting you want, you have to use the natural light to your advantage. Planning the shoot should be at a particular time of day would help you to get your final result.
But if you do have the equipment already. Then I suggest you take full advantage of it because I feel putting your time and effort in the production phase will really decrease the amount of work that would need to be done in post. Think of post as a process of retouching your film to give a little edge, Don't be dependent on post production to remove all the flaws.
Another problem that we might face in a low budget film are actors and location.
Another problem that we might face in a low budget film are actors and location.
As far as actors are concerned I would suggest to start socializing with many people who are like minded towards what you want to achieve. Oh and when I mean socialize I mean actually going to meet that person for a cup of coffee or something and not FACEBOOK or using any other social sites to communicate. I would use it just invite those friends to get together. But the bottom line is when you have good like minded friends then they wouldn't hesitate to help you in your film. Need not be only for acting that your friends can help you but even friends who can contribute to your man power is also good. They give ideas for locations that need not have to paid to shoot which is a bonus especially making a low budget film.
The only time you should be spending money is on food and transport is what I think. Because no one likes to work on an empty stomach and travelling is something now days difficult with the increasing rates of petrol, buses, rickshaws etc, So so taking care of transport from your budget is also a plus point.
But all this would apply if you were working with a new team for the first time. But if they were your friends then you could decide who takes care of the food or who takes a care of the transport or even who take cares of location hunting etc.
Low budget film making only needs to be handled in smart way. If you lack equipment then just research on how you can achieve what you want to achieve. By reading this shows that your making efforts to improve your film making skills but this is just my point of view there are many people who are more qualified than me who could help you. I learnt most of my low budget techniques from youtube.
Trust me making a low budget film is not easy so don't take things for granted.
Here are some links to youtube channels that will help you get better in film making ENJOY :-
But all this would apply if you were working with a new team for the first time. But if they were your friends then you could decide who takes care of the food or who takes a care of the transport or even who take cares of location hunting etc.
Low budget film making only needs to be handled in smart way. If you lack equipment then just research on how you can achieve what you want to achieve. By reading this shows that your making efforts to improve your film making skills but this is just my point of view there are many people who are more qualified than me who could help you. I learnt most of my low budget techniques from youtube.
Trust me making a low budget film is not easy so don't take things for granted.
Here are some links to youtube channels that will help you get better in film making ENJOY :-
Film Riot : http://www.youtube.com/user/filmriot
Indy Mogul : http://www.youtube.com/user/indymogul
Final Cut king : http://www.youtube.com/user/FinalCutKing
Freddiew : http://www.youtube.com/user/freddiew
VFX Bro : http://www.youtube.com/user/thevfxbro
Wong Fu Produtctions : http://www.youtube.com/user/WongFuProductions
These are some my favorites and don't worry if you keep learning from these guys then you are bound to get more links to other people who can help you grow. So happy Low Budget Filming.
