Filmmaking takes more than a camera, even with zero budget. You need to plan, organise and execute every aspect of the shoot, and even then more problems arise which must be instantly resolved. Furthermore, there are legal aspects which absolutely must not be overlooked.
If anything falls through the net, you’ll probably spot the consequences every time you watch the completed film.
Some of the articles you may find helpful include:
Are you in a new band looking to create a music video for one of your tracks? Or a new filmmaker wondering if music video production is for you? The first thing you must do is learn is how to write a music video, before you go anywhere near a camera. Without this essential...
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The spread of the coronavirus and the illness it creates, COVID-19, means huge numbers of self-employed actors, filmmakers and supporting professionals are shut indoors and unable to work in their chosen field. Those falling into the vulnerable and at-risks groups must stay at home, for their own safety and that of healthcare workers. Everyone...
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ADR, Foley sounds, rerecording and SFX sound effects bring life to the action on screen. Even student filmmakers benefit from experimenting with this valuable craft. You can easily overlook the importance of sound effects and clear dialogue while recording a student or zero budget film. But their absence makes a real and discernible difference...
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Ever-increasing numbers of micro-budget filmmakers are obtaining equipment directly from merchants in China and Hong Kong. Gone are the days when such transactions relied on business contacts. Today, anyone can log in to their eBay or Amazon account and find marketplace sellers who are based in China or Hong Kong. Choose a product, pay...
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Find out the common ways filmmakers endanger kids on set, why you should restrict your project to over 18s only, and what to consider if you don’t. Health and safety is an essential and often overlooked aspect of student films and especially hobbyist filmmakers. But when you have kids on set, the safety stakes...
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If you have a driving license, are competent in a range of makeup skills, and have the right personality to work with people under pressure, being a makeup artist in the film and TV industry could be the right career move. Page Contents Why Become A Film Makeup Artist? You’ll Need More Than Just...
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Film makeup artists should be on every set. They really make a difference to the film that the eye can’t see. We take a look at how to find one for your student or microbudget film....
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Want to make a short film? This simple list should help you avoid those little mistakes which can have a big impact on your project....
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Search our extensive list of film and acting related Facebook Groups. There are private and public groups to join for freelancers, professionals, and amateurs separately and combined, regardless of your experience or specialism in acting and filmmaking. Because many people will be asking ‘ How do I find Filmmaking Groups near me?’, we’ve organised...
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Cast your friend into your new microbudget film if you think they would do a good job. But don’t ask other actors to go through the audition process first. Why You Might Cast Your Friend The world of microbudget films is a small and interwoven one. People help each other out. Whether it’s a...
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