{"id":7442,"date":"2012-05-25T11:47:30","date_gmt":"2012-05-25T15:47:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=7442"},"modified":"2012-05-25T12:25:15","modified_gmt":"2012-05-25T16:25:15","slug":"low-budget-filmmaking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/low-budget-filmmaking\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Low-Budget Independent Filmmaking Success"},"content":{"rendered":"

Follow these tips for low budget filmmaking! \u00a0Proof that amazing production value can still be\u00a0achieved\u00a0on a shoestring budget!<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In the current age of low-cost production equipment and instant online distribution, there’s more\u00a0independent filmmakers<\/strong> than ever before.\u00a0 Recently, two great posts were written on the subject of low-budget independent filmmaking<\/strong> \u2013 both putting forth their own 10 top tip list for shooting low-budget movies<\/strong>.\u00a0 Although these tips are geared for the independent filmmaker<\/strong>, it\u2019s imperative reading for any video professional.<\/p>\n

Microbudget Filmmaking With A Crew of 2<\/h3>\n

\"Rise<\/p>\n

Canadian Director Ken Simpson<\/a> creates incredible\u00a0low-budget\u00a0independent films<\/strong>.\u00a0 His latest, The Rise and Fall of Mickey<\/strong><\/em>,<\/a> was shot over 9 days with a budget of $1,200 CDN.\u00a0 After viewing the film (see embed below) you\u2019ll likely be impressed that such high quality work was achieved for such a small price<\/strong> \u2013 but that\u2019s not the most incredible thing.\u00a0 The crew for the independent film consisted of 2, only Simpson (the director) and Alex Dacev (the cinematographer).\u00a0 Whoa.<\/p>\n

ChrisJonesBlog.com<\/a> recently sat down with Simpson to get insight into how he pulled it off.\u00a0 A few takeaways include:<\/p>\n

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  • Keeping your crew lean<\/strong> to stay agile<\/li>\n
  • Create a detailed shot list<\/strong> to maximize efficiency.<\/li>\n
  • Keep a minimal (and mobile!) equipment<\/strong> setup.<\/li>\n
  • Cheat shots<\/strong> to save shooting times (awesome details on his use of French reverses)<\/li>\n
  • ADR and Foley<\/strong> for clean sound and efficient shooting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Get all the details<\/a><\/strong> on Ken\u2019s tips for micro-budget shooting success.<\/p>\n