Pre-Production Low-Budget Filmmaking: What to Do Before You Shoot

11/17/2022Link0

Pre-production is an important step when filmmaking because it helps your video shoot run more efficiently, on the day of and during post. If you're a beginner, however, it may be difficult to know where to begin. Jake Estes shares tried and true methods for planning your production that work whether you're shooting a Hollywood movie or a short film. Plus, you'll learn mistakes to avoid so you're not scrambling on set!

  • 0:00 - Introduction/What is Pre-Production?
  • 0:46 - Production Breakdown
  • 1:44 - Casting
  • 2:37 - Hiring Crew
  • 4:34 - Tech Scout Locations
  • 6:39 - Rehearsing
  • 7:26 - Making a Gear List
  • 8:28 - Storyboarding and Shot Lists
  • 9:22 - Filming Schedule
  • 10:34 - Brain Book
  • 11:00 - Call Sheet
  • 11:36 - Final Thoughts

Click to watch Part 2: On-Set Production for Low-Budget Filmmaking: Everything You Need to Know

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