Micro Budget Filmmaking Method Infographic
The typical way of making a movie works well for Hollywood productions, but it’s NOT IDEAL for micro budget films. This infographic spells it out. Continue reading
How To Successfully Make The Ultra Low Budget Film You Want
This is one of the most controversial techniques on Ultra Low Budget Filmmaking, and it’s a must read if want to get your movie done regardless of how much money you have in the bank (or in your wallet!). Continue reading
The Ultra Low Budget Filmmaking Basic Checklist
If there is one single way to describe how to make an ultra low budget film, it would be “Keep it simple.” Your main goal is to capture a good story. Cinematic perfection doesn’t always translate to a good movie and it’s costly to achieve it. Continue reading
Creative Low Cost Filmmaking Techniques
Ultra Low Budget Filmmaking it’s not about cutting corners to save money. It’s about using tools, processes and techniques to produce something unique and creative. Trying to follow the same processes of a bigger budget movie will most likely result in a movie that looks, well, cheap. Continue reading
Shoot Your Ultra Low Budget Film In Record Time
A friend of mine who is venturing into making her first feature film, called me very excited that she was able to get all the equipment she needed for free: lights, stands, tripods, two cameras, a jibe, two kinds of dollies and a ton of other stuff, enough to fill a huge truck. Sounded great, especially because she’s on a very ultra low budget and being able to get all the equipment for free helps a lot.
Except for one little problem. She can’t afford all that equipment, even for free. Continue reading