Don't shoot a script that's not ready to be shot. Writing is the least
expensive and most valuable part of production. In episodic or feature
work editing is a form of writing as well.
--
Pete O
POP Pictures
Orlando
On 1/30/2013 1:58 PM, john.maio5011 wrote:
>
> On February 17th, I've been asked to give a group of low/no budget
> filmmakers a short (1-2hours with Q&A) talk on the theme "Shoot for
> Post" .
>
> The idea is to give some examples and tips on how to do avoid common
> mistakes in filming movie shorts and documentaries that have a good
> chance of being watchable by avoiding things that can't be fixed in
> post -- at least not within the budget and time constraints small
> independent filmmakers have.
>
> Many of these folks are of the run and gun variety and most have never
> heard of a lined script, much less the importance good slating and
> note taking, to say nothing of great camera work.
>
> I have a long list of simple things to talk about like most everyone
> else on here does -- even with not so low budget productions. I'd like
> it to be a helpful exchange, not a critical one. Just pointing out
> some common things that could easily be handled in planning and
> production, rather than post from an editor's POV.
>
> If you have some good examples of tips for small independent
> filmmakers, I'd like to hear them.
>
> Thanks
>
>
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