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Low-Budget Filmmaking Tip #155

by scrappy Jul 15, 2024

Science can save your skin!

If you can feel heat through your gloves, whatever you’re holding is hot enough that you want to find a way to put it down right now. It’s just going to get hotter. You don’t want that on your hands. Literally.

Production, Tip

Low-Budget Filmmaking Tip #154

by scrappy Jul 15, 2024

Don’t let a cuppa joe spoil your shoot.

If there’s going to be any sort of mess on set at all, such as effects or rain or anything, bring an extra set of clothes. Even if there isn’t going to be anything tricky, having an extra set of clothes handy won’t kill you.

Preproduction, Production, Tip

Low-Budget Filmmaking Tip #153

by scrappy Jul 15, 2024

Permission trumps forgiveness.

Always make sure your permits are in order before lighting anything on fire. If you’re not sure if you need a permit, find out first. A pleasant phone call and a $35 permit fee are much preferable to a steep fine or worse.

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Low-Budget Filmmaking Tip #152

by scrappy Jul 15, 2024

“Lift with your legs, Hercules!”

Get someone to help with the heavy lifting. It’s okay — no one expects anyone on set to be Hercules…

Production, Tip

Low-Budget Filmmaking Tip #151

by scrappy Jul 15, 2024

…or change Time and Space.

No matter how cool the makeup effects are, find out how long they take to apply and how long they last under hot lights. Factor that into your schedule.