Here are some of the lessons I learned:
- You can make a film for less than $100.
- Don't Piss Off Your Editor: Make sure you always, always, always slate and that you can see the whole slate in the shot.
- Even if you think you will never in a million years use the sound from a shot, just go ahead and record sound anyways.
- Syncing sound sucks. If you have $150 to spare get PluralEyes. Trust me.
- If you can use the ambient light, do it. You can't imagine how much time you save not setting up lights.
- High heel platform shoes and wood floors make for major sound issues.
- Zyrtec is a necessity if you have cats on set. Allergies can sneak up on cast members.
- Office roller chairs make terrible dollies.
- If your movie needs to have a maximum running time of 5 minutes 10 seconds, better to err on the side of a shorter than 5 page script.
- Generally, a crew of five is all you need unless you are filming a car chase or building implosion. More people than that can get in the way.
- Don't be too precious with your script. Film is a collaboration and be open to everyone, you never know where great ideas will come from.
- The next time you think you don't have the time to make a film, remember you just did one in a weekend.
When do we get to see it??? Will P.W. have a screening? I wanna go! xo
ReplyDeleteKubrick only used ambient light for Eyes Wide Shut. He pushed the film two stops in processing.
ReplyDeleteSoup to nuts in 72 hours?? Great job! I've seen the movie and it's superb!! Well done to you and the team :)
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