{"id":90255,"date":"2017-05-09T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-05-09T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=90255"},"modified":"2017-05-09T10:26:13","modified_gmt":"2017-05-09T15:26:13","slug":"7-tips-low-budget-filmmaking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/7-tips-low-budget-filmmaking\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Tips for Low-Budget Filmmaking"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"consider-these-low-budget-and-no-budget-filmmaking-tips-to-get-your-next-project-off-the-ground-without-breaking-the-bank\">Consider these low-budget and no-budget filmmaking tips to get your next project off the ground without breaking the bank.<\/h2>\n<p><em>Cover image via <a href=\"https:\/\/danieljohnpeters.com\/on-set-behind-the-scenes\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Daniel John Peters<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>For what used to be a\u00a0revolutionary idea, the concept of <strong>low-budget or no-budget filmmaking<\/strong> has now become very common in the <strong>indie filmmaking community<\/strong>. There are countless examples of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/indie-director-blockbuster-films\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">low-budget films launching big careers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>So, as an <strong>up-and-coming filmmaker<\/strong> looking to make your mark, here are <strong>seven\u00a0pieces of advice to consider<\/strong> before you start rolling on your next <strong>low-budget filmmaking project<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"use-cameras-available-for-cheap\">Use Cameras Available for Cheap<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Cheap-Cameras.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-90287 size-full\" title=\"7 Tips for Low Budget Filmmaking \u2014 Cheap Cameras\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Cheap-Cameras.jpg\" alt=\"7 Tips for Low Budget Filmmaking \u2014 Cheap Cameras\" width=\"755\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Cheap-Cameras.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Cheap-Cameras.jpg?resize=300,175 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Cheap-Cameras.jpg?resize=277,162 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Cheap-Cameras.jpg?resize=359,210 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Cheap-Cameras.jpg?resize=543,317 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Cheap-Cameras.jpg?resize=560,327 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Cheap-Cameras.jpg?resize=150,88 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>High-end film cameras are expensive. The cost to use an <a href=\"http:\/\/www.red.com\/products\/weapon-8k\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">8K RED Weapon<\/a>, for example, can grow <strong>astronomically out of hand very quickly<\/strong>. Chances are, you or someone you know has a perfectly capable <strong>DSLR or mirrorless camera<\/strong>\u00a0that can shoot high-quality <strong>HD or even 4K<\/strong> without breaking the bank.<\/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\/3t1PQJmM8P4?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>Having a &#8220;good&#8221; camera is <strong>not a prerequisite for\u00a0getting your film into film festivals<\/strong> or posting it\u00a0online. If you<strong>\u00a0understand of the technology<\/strong> (or have a good DP who does), you should be able get footage that is <strong>dynamic enough to tell your story<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 which should be your main focus.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some <strong>articles and resources on how cheap and affordable cameras<\/strong> can work for you.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/6-best-filmmaking-cameras-under-1000\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">The 6 Best Filmmaking Cameras Under $1,000<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/the-difference-between-1k-and-10k-cameras\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">The Difference Between $1K and $10K Cameras<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/2017-sxsw-most-popular-cameras\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Behind the Data: The Most Popular Cameras of SXSW<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"set-scenes-in-free-locations\">Set Scenes in Free Locations<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Film-Outdoors.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-90288 size-full\" title=\"7 Tips for Low Budget Filmmaking \u2014 Free Locations\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Film-Outdoors.jpg\" alt=\"7 Tips for Low Budget Filmmaking \u2014 Free Locations\" width=\"755\" height=\"424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Film-Outdoors.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Film-Outdoors.jpg?resize=300,168 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Film-Outdoors.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Film-Outdoors.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Film-Outdoors.jpg?resize=543,305 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Film-Outdoors.jpg?resize=560,314 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Film-Outdoors.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><em>Image via <a href=\"http:\/\/nofilmschool.com\/2016\/04\/here-alone-diy-zombie-flick-sold-out-screenings-tribeca-podcast\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">NoFilmSchool<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>When\u00a0<strong>doing your pre-production<\/strong>, be aware\u00a0of <strong>your scene settings<\/strong>. Reaching out to your network before deciding where you can <strong>shoot for cheap or for free<\/strong> shouldn&#8217;t hurt your creative process.<\/p>\n<p>Consider <strong>public locations<\/strong> or places you&#8217;ve been before. There&#8217;s no reason you need to <strong>pay thousands of dollars in location fees<\/strong> or halt production because a scene&#8217;s location is too ambitious \u2014 especially <strong>if you could easily set the scene someplace much cheaper<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/tips-finding-great-film-location\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">5 Tips for Finding a Great Film Location<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/free-download-location-release-form\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Free Location Release Form for Film and Video Productions<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/film-location-scouting-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Location Scouting Tips: The Whys and Hows of Where<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"use-as-much-natural-lighting-as-possible\">Use as Much Natural Lighting as Possible<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Natural-Light.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-90291 size-full\" title=\"7 Tips for Low Budget Filmmaking \u2014 Natural Lighting\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Natural-Light.jpg\" alt=\"7 Tips for Low Budget Filmmaking \u2014 Natural Lighting\" width=\"755\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Natural-Light.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Natural-Light.jpg?resize=300,175 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Natural-Light.jpg?resize=277,162 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Natural-Light.jpg?resize=359,210 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Natural-Light.jpg?resize=543,317 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Natural-Light.jpg?resize=560,327 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Natural-Light.jpg?resize=150,88 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><em>Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/danieljohnpeters.com\/on-set-behind-the-scenes\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Daniel John Peters<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>In addition to keeping locations in mind, think about<strong>\u00a0your locations&#8217; amenities<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 specifically lighting. This can help you <strong>cut<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>costs, save time and reduce equipment needs<\/strong>. Look for locations outside or with <strong>lots of natural lighting,<\/strong> as that will help you save on large lighting setups.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You can still shoot stylistically<\/strong>. Just remember that it&#8217;s cheaper to\u00a0create darkness than it is to <strong>create light<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/cinematography-control-light-with-nd-gels\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Cinematography Tip: Control Window Light With ND Gels<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/5-cheap-practical-lights-can-work-wonders-set\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">4 Cheap Practical Lights That Can Work Wonders On Set<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/3-more-creative-practical-lighting-methods\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">3 More Creative Practical Lighting Methods<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"be-flexible-on-set\">Be Flexible on Set<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Film-Director.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-90294 size-full\" title=\"7 Tips for Low Budget Filmmaking \u2014 On Set\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Film-Director.jpg\" alt=\"7 Tips for Low Budget Filmmaking \u2014 On Set\" width=\"755\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Film-Director.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Film-Director.jpg?resize=300,165 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Film-Director.jpg?resize=270,150 270w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Film-Director.jpg?resize=277,153 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Film-Director.jpg?resize=359,198 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Film-Director.jpg?resize=543,299 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Film-Director.jpg?resize=560,309 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Film-Director.jpg?resize=150,83 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><em>Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/6\/65\/Film_Director_and_Crew.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Wikimedia<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>When you&#8217;re on set, <strong>try to keep an open mind<\/strong>\u00a0about how to keep production costs down. A very <strong>detailed production script and schedule<\/strong> will help, but in the face of the many <strong>unforeseen setbacks<\/strong> you will undoubtedly face, flexible<strong>\u00a0decision-making will get things done<\/strong> (and done well) without increasing costs.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/5-invaluable-tools-for-film-directors\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">5 Invaluable Tools Every Director Should Have On Set<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/4-mistakes-nearly-every-director-makes-on-set\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">4 Mistakes Nearly Every Director Makes on Set<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/what-it-takes-to-be-a-great-director\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">What It Takes to Be a Great Director<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"share-credit-and-ownership\">Share\u00a0Credit and\u00a0Ownership<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/DIFF-Premiere1.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-90296 size-full\" title=\"7 Tips for Low Budget Filmmaking \u2014 Share Credit\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/DIFF-Premiere1.jpg\" alt=\"7 Tips for Low Budget Filmmaking \u2014 Share Credit\" width=\"755\" height=\"476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/DIFF-Premiere1.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/DIFF-Premiere1.jpg?resize=300,189 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/DIFF-Premiere1.jpg?resize=277,175 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/DIFF-Premiere1.jpg?resize=359,226 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/DIFF-Premiere1.jpg?resize=543,342 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/DIFF-Premiere1.jpg?resize=560,353 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/DIFF-Premiere1.jpg?resize=150,95 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/consider-shooting-black-white\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><em>Image of the team behind <\/em>Mustang Island<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>When working on<strong> low- or no-budget passion projects<\/strong>, one of the major downsides is that <strong>you probably are not going to be able to pay your cast or crew very much<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 if at all. This means you&#8217;re working on <strong>favors, goodwill, and mutual benefits<\/strong>. In this situation,<strong> put your ego aside<\/strong>, and share as much\u00a0credit as possible. This can create <strong>much greater buy-in and a sense of ownership for everyone involved <\/strong>\u2014 even when there&#8217;s no money.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"focus-on-the-fun\">Focus on the Fun<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Fun-Set.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-90297 size-full\" title=\"7 Tips for Low Budget Filmmaking \u2014 Focus on Fun\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Fun-Set.jpg\" alt=\"7 Tips for Low Budget Filmmaking \u2014 Focus on Fun\" width=\"755\" height=\"321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Fun-Set.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Fun-Set.jpg?resize=300,128 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Fun-Set.jpg?resize=277,118 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Fun-Set.jpg?resize=359,153 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Fun-Set.jpg?resize=543,231 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Fun-Set.jpg?resize=560,238 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Fun-Set.jpg?resize=150,64 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiegogo.com\/projects\/the-legend-of-ben-hall-feature-film-western#\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><em>Image of the team behind<\/em> The Legend of Ben Hall<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>On a similar note, <strong>make your project fun to work on<\/strong>. Filmmaking, at its heart, is a fun endeavor. You&#8217;re creating\u00a0art, and it&#8217;s a break from reality \u2014 even if\u00a0requires hard work. If you can keep that in mind and make your collaborative process enjoyable, your crew will\u00a0give you as much as they can and <strong>come back to help out again<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"skimp-on-everything-but-the-story\">Skimp on Everything But the Story<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-90299 size-full\" title=\"7 Tips for Low Budget Filmmaking \u2014 Story\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Film-Script.jpg\" alt=\"7 Tips for Low Budget Filmmaking \u2014 Story\" width=\"755\" height=\"359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Film-Script.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Film-Script.jpg?resize=300,143 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Film-Script.jpg?resize=277,132 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Film-Script.jpg?resize=359,171 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Film-Script.jpg?resize=543,258 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Film-Script.jpg?resize=560,266 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Film-Script.jpg?resize=150,71 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><br \/>\n<em>Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/closeup-page-screenplay-script-proper-hollywood-215416813\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Shutterstock<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This should probably be the<strong> first, last, and all the pieces of advice in between<\/strong>, but always, always, always <strong>put the story before everything else<\/strong>. Your camera, acting, and even directing is secondary to <strong>the focus on the story<\/strong>. As any filmmaker will tell you,<strong> the story is what will shine through, and it is what\u00a0people will remember<\/strong>. The story gets films shot for free on old camcorders with non-actors into film festivals and launches careers. So, before you shoot, make sure it&#8217;s a story you&#8217;re ready to tell.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/learn-the-the-art-of-hollywood-storytelling\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Learn the The Art of Hollywood Storytelling<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/8-questions-to-ask-yourself-when-deciding-on-a-script\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">8 Questions to Ask Yourself When Deciding on a Script<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/filmmaking-principles-pixar\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Learn the Principles of Filmmaking from Pixar<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>For more<strong> low-budget filmmaking advic<\/strong>e, follow our blog for more <strong>articles, tips, and tricks<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/tag\/low-budget\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">you can bookmark\u00a0this link<\/a>). Let us know if you have any other<strong> low budget tips or tricks <\/strong>in the comments below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Consider these low-budget and no-budget filmmaking tips to get your next project off the ground without breaking the bank.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":76,"featured_media":90290,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[4519,3843,79,583],"tags":[536,5380,472],"class_list":["post-class-post-90255","post-class-post","post-class-type-post","post-class-status-publish","post-class-format-standard","post-class-has-post-thumbnail","post-class-hentry","post-class-category-cinematography-2","post-class-category-filmmaking-2","post-class-category-inspiration","post-class-category-video-production-2","post-class-tag-filmmaking","post-class-tag-inspiration","post-class-tag-video-production"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v18.5 (Yoast SEO v21.5) - 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