{"id":89311,"date":"2017-05-02T07:00:25","date_gmt":"2017-05-02T12:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=89311"},"modified":"2020-07-14T11:52:25","modified_gmt":"2020-07-14T16:52:25","slug":"top-5-diy-tips-film-riot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/top-5-diy-tips-film-riot\/","title":{"rendered":"5 DIY Tips for Your Next Shoot"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"here-are-5-ways-to-boost-the-production-value-of-your-video-shots-on-a-diy-budget\">Here are 5 ways to\u00a0boost the production value of your video shots on a DIY budget.<\/h2>\n<p><em>Cover image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=nsUoSBkMfxE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Film Riot<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>One of the most valuable online resources for filmmakers and video producers is Ryan Connolly&#8217;s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC6P24bhhCmMPOcujA9PKPTA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">YouTube channel<\/a> and production juggernaut, <strong>Film Riot<\/strong>. Film Riot provides actionable content on <strong>filmmaking questions<\/strong>, <strong>techniques<\/strong>, and <strong>gear recommendations<\/strong>. One of their recent videos focuses on a few DIY tips they&#8217;ve released in the past that will help reduce\u00a0your budget or give you\u00a0more time to focus on your production.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nsUoSBkMfxE?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s take a look at some of these DIY tips as well as where to find the equipment they call for.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"low-fog\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=APTf1HwzRR4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Low Fog<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-89585 size-full\" title=\"5 DIY Tips for Your Next Shoot \u2014 Low Fog\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Low-Fog.gif\" alt=\"5 DIY Tips for Your Next Shoot \u2014 Low Fog\" width=\"755\" height=\"350\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/cinematography-tips-for-horror-filmmakers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">shooting a horror film<\/a>,<\/strong> or any type of science fiction story, creating mood and environment is key. This low-lying fog adds a layer of creepiness and a boosts the sense of production value on\u00a0your set. As Connolly\u00a0advises, when handling the dry ice, <strong>make sure you wear gloves<\/strong> and <strong>make sure you don&#8217;t touch the ice with your bare skin<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>What you need:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Styrofoam cooler<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/CHAUVET-DJ-Hurricane-Machine-Remote\/dp\/B0002D0JX8\/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1492804083&amp;sr=1-1-spons&amp;keywords=fog+machine&amp;psc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Fog machine<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Dry Ice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"lens-flare\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=gHqzkaysEUU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Lens Flare<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-89541 size-full\" title=\"5 DIY Tips for Your Next Shoot \u2014 Lens Flare\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Lens-Flare.gif\" alt=\"5 DIY Tips for Your Next Shoot \u2014 Lens Flare\" width=\"755\" height=\"296\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Capturing <strong>an organic\u00a0lens flare in camera<\/strong> is easier than it sounds, and this cost effective technique will get the job done without taking your\u00a0shoot outside. With a little bit of tape on\u00a0the top and bottom of your lens, you can get the\u00a0flare effect you&#8217;ve always wanted, <strong>without distracting your audience<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If you still want more control over\u00a0the flare or need to add one\u00a0during the post-production process, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocketstock.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">RocketStock&#8217;s<\/a> anamorphic lens flare pack\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocketstock.com\/video-packs\/radium-4k-lens-flares\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>What you need:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tape<\/li>\n<li>Fishing line<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"spray-paint-lights\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5F-SiuDJDY8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Spray Paint Lights<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-89417 size-full\" title=\"5 DIY Tips for Your Next Shoot \u2014 Spray Paint Lights\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Spray-paint-light.gif\" alt=\"5 DIY Tips for Your Next Shoot \u2014 Spray Paint Lights\" width=\"755\" height=\"360\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s say you don&#8217;t\u00a0have the resources or time to get <strong>a few gels<\/strong> before your next shoot. Not to worry. You can simply spray paint the lightbulb. You can even include these in the shot, as they are visually appealing. Make sure you purchase <strong>heat-resistant paint\u00a0<\/strong>because the bulbs become extremely hot as the shoot goes on (we&#8217;ve all seen what they can do to gels).<\/p>\n<p>What you need:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Rust-Oleum-Automotive-251591-12-Ounce-Caliper\/dp\/B006ZLR9GQ\/ref=sr_1_6?s=hi&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1492802914&amp;sr=1-6&amp;keywords=high+heat+paint\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Heat-resistant paint<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"shower-curtain\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=jTn8waGYsOc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Shower Curtain<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-89580 size-full\" title=\"5 DIY Tips for Your Next Shoot \u2014 Shower Curtain\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Shower-Curtain-DIY.gif\" alt=\"5 DIY Tips for Your Next Shoot \u2014 Shower Curtain\" width=\"755\" height=\"402\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Using a shower curtain as a diffuser<\/strong> is not just a household trick. Professional cinematographers like <a href=\"http:\/\/www.shanehurlbut.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Shane Hurlbut<\/a> have used it on big-budget film sets. Even if you don&#8217;t have shower curtain with you on set, a quick visit to nearest online grocery or supply store will set you up with a super cheap solution. This curtain will <strong>add a level of diffusion<\/strong> that will <strong>help with harsh sunlight or shadows<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>What you need:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Shower curtain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"simulating-a-party\">Simulating a Party<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-89596 size-full\" title=\"5 DIY Tips for Your Next Shoot \u2014 Simulating a Party\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Extras.gif\" alt=\"5 DIY Tips for Your Next Shoot \u2014 Simulating a Party\" width=\"755\" height=\"360\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One of the most frustrating aspects of shooting a scene that requires <strong>a lot of extras<\/strong> is actually rounding up enough people\u00a0to make the scene look convincing. Fortunately for you, there&#8217;s a simple solution to subtly <strong>deceive the audience<\/strong>\u00a0that uses only a handful of people and a few crew members to create\u00a0the appearance of a raging party.<strong> Use your telephoto lens<\/strong> or <strong>zoom in<\/strong> enough to close the background up around your subject. Voila. If you want a little added spice, <strong>have a crew member walk in front of the camera<\/strong> or behind your subject to add\u00a0even more to the illusion.<\/p>\n<p>What you need:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A longer lens<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Here are a few other DIY posts from PremiumBeat worth checking out:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/10-cheap-tripod-dolly-options\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">10 Cheap Tripod Dolly Options to Try at Home<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/how-to-make-dyi-led-bar-light\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Make Your Own DIY LED Light Bar<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/diy-camera-stabilizer-and-rigs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">DIY Camera Stabilizers and Rigs for Under $25<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Do you have DIY production tips?<\/strong>\u00a0Let us know in the comments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here are 5 ways to boost the production value of your video shots on a DIY 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