{"id":85531,"date":"2017-01-09T12:14:00","date_gmt":"2017-01-09T18:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=85531"},"modified":"2017-01-27T17:57:22","modified_gmt":"2017-01-27T23:57:22","slug":"lazy-filmmaker-guide-to-efficient-video-production","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/lazy-filmmaker-guide-to-efficient-video-production\/","title":{"rendered":"The Lazy Filmmaker’s Guide to Efficient Video Production"},"content":{"rendered":"

The old adage of “work smart, not hard” is the key to efficient filmmaking. Here are eight tips to maximize your videos by minimizing your effort.<\/h2>\n

Cover image via Shutterstock<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Okay, so maybe lazy isn’t the right word<\/strong>. Is Mr. Miyagi from The Karate Kid<\/em><\/a> lazy for having young Daniel-san wash his car and do his chores? NO! He’s imparting his ancient wisdom<\/strong> to teach his young pupil valuable lessons about life and karate<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Lazy<\/strong> simply implies a certain lack of effort, which \u2014 when you’re shooting a tough project on a hard deadline<\/strong> with your professional career at stake \u2014 can mean saving time, working efficiently, and making smart, practical decisions<\/strong> to meet your client’s expectations and get projects done.<\/p>\n

That being said, every video professional<\/strong>\u00a0will undoubtedly\u00a0develop their own go-to shortcuts and tricks<\/strong> for filmmaking efficiency.<\/strong> I’d like to share a few tricks of the trade<\/strong> which I’ve picked up myself or been taught by those wiser than I. Hopefully you’ll be encouraged to develop and share a few of your own<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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1. Use the Lighting Available to You<\/h3>\n

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If you’re willing to look hard enough<\/strong> and make sacrifices on color temperature<\/strong> (and unless you\u2019re set up on a sound stage or a bottomless pit), there will be some sort of light source available to you<\/strong> at your location that can be utilized much quicker and easier than putting together a whole 3-point set-up<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Whether it\u2019s a window, a lamp, or a bank of florescent bulbs<\/strong>, if your setup is mobile enough, you can position your subject in a spot that maximizes what’s available to you<\/strong>. A quick screen or bounce board<\/strong> can sometimes be all you need to cheat a professional setup.<\/p>\n

Here are few quick tips and tricks<\/strong> to add to your arsenal.<\/p>\n