Read Through with
Your Cast and Crew
This will most likely be the first time that you hear the words
in your script come to life - allowing not only the cast, but
everyone involved in the film to gauge what parts of the script
work, and what parts are questionable.
Shooting
Your DVX100 Movie Production Out of Sequence
One thing that tends to get overlooked is the attention to
detail. A strong eye for detail will make or break a scene that has
been shot at separate times. Keeping continuity with actor’s marks,
blocking and placement, wardrobe, props, pacing, reactions, makeup,
etc. will be the key to believability for your audience.
Efficient
Production Shoots = Happy Talent
A
misconception among first-time DVX digital filmmakers is that you
have to shoot everything all at once as fast as you can.
Low Budget Gun Action and High Production Value
We
don't have the budget that John Woo or Tarantino have, but just like
all other things in a film shot with a DVX camera, we make do. Here
are a few suggestions that'll help increase your production value.
Making the Most of Your DVX100 Film and Video Production Schedule
Being that your DVX100 project is most likely not a paid film
production (at the moment anyway) and that you’re planning your
production schedule according to the days off and availability of
your non-acting actors, it’s crucial to maximize the time that you
have with them during a shoot.
Cinematic DVX Camera Angles and Movements
An absolutely inexpensive way to raise your production value up
a few notches is to be conscious of your angles, framing and
composition.
The
DVX 100 + Cheap
Storyboard Template = $avings!
Here's an easy and
efficient way to get some great storyboards without spending much
of anything! Perfect for your DVX100 digital movie production.
Location Release
for Your Independent Digital Movie
Shooting
your independent DVX 100 film in the ways of the guerilla aren't always the quickest and
easiest, but when you actually get to secure a legit location, make
sure you go in with one of these.
Do
YOU have a cheap, low budget, do-it-yourself DVX tip or trick that
you'd like to contribute?
If so, just email it to
us and we'll post it up!
Thanks
for helping the grass roots grow!
