The number one killer of no-budget feature films is bad cinematography. That’s why I created Blueprints for No-Budget Cinematography.
We’ve all experienced those frustrating moments in our editing suite.
You work for months on end to write, prepare, and shoot a movie, only to discover that the footage you shot simply doesn’t work.
Whether the problem is lighting, coverage, or camera movement, the end result is the same. Low-quality visual effects detract from a film’s production values and severely limit its potential.
Many filmmakers think the solution is to hire a better DP and spend more money on a better camera package.
But this only leads to a new set of problems. Usually, it comes from a DP who is overqualified for the project.
They require more money and resources than the project can afford, and (even if they join) cannot do their best work. This results in a finished product that is just as problematic as the previous scene, but costs 10 times more.
The good news is, there’s another way.
It allows you to reduce costs and achieve theater-quality visuals. Always make your workflows and processes easier, not more complex.
No more guessing about what your shot list should be.
No more overpaying for the wrong camera.
No more hiring the wrong DP for the job.
No more frustrating days in editing.
Simply capture great shots on location and increase your production value at almost no cost.
This is no-budget cinematography in action.
It works by reinventing your camera approach from the ground up.
The visual goal for a no-budget production may be the same as for other films (capturing the best shot), but the approach to achieving it needs to be completely different.
This is something I’ve learned firsthand after directing and filming dozens of projects, including my two most recent feature films.
With that in mind, I’m extremely excited to officially announce Blueprint for No-Budget Filmmaking.
It covers everything I’ve learned about no-budget cinematography: optimal lighting setups, balancing DP work with directing, innovative reporting styles, and more.
This week only, you can pre-order a guide and save 50%.
The course will be officially released on August 19, 2024.
Click to sign up now for No Budget Cinematography Blueprint!
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