Pengin Productions | Filmmaking Tips
“What follows is a long list of tips that are based on things I’ve learned while making movies.”
Script | DO NOT START FILMING UNTIL YOU’RE SURE THE SCRIPT IS READY. With Hearts It Is, the script was done in January 2000. But instead of filming that summer, I took the year to work on the script. It went from 80 pages to 104 pages, and had a much better ending. …read more… Pre-Production | Do location scouting. Locations can be anywhere. A friend or family member’s house works nicely. Ask your cast and crew if they’re willing to use their house. ALWAYS check out the place before the filming day. Bring the camera and mic and make sure that there is no strange video or audio interference. …read more… Casting | You can find potential actors in lots of places. Put an ad in the newspaper, or a local entertainment magazine if your city has one. Post flyers up around high schools, college campusues, and/or local theaters. Go to some plays and get in touch with the actors you liked. Ask other local filmmakers for recommendations. …read more… Rehearsals | The first rehearsal should be a full cast read through. Do this in a very casual setting, like at your own place. Have some food and drinks. It’s just everyone hanging out and getting a feel for each other and the script. …read more… Equipment | Buy the best camera you can afford to buy. Do lots of research. Find a camera you think you might buy and look for reviews of it on the web. Go to message boards like on IndieClub.com and ask about the camera. …read more…
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