Recipe of a Good Movie
costs a butt-load, and the
amount of value it will bring to your production is negligible in effect.
Always turn to rental equipment when possible. This is more cost-effective
in the long run and will save you a ton of money in relation. Also, remember
that there is much that is cheap or free nowadays. From lighting equipment
to open-source editing software, you shouldn’t have to crack your wallet too
wide.
Once your script is done, plan out each and every shot of your story. This
is vastly more efficient and way more cost effective than planning out a
shot on the day of shooting. Break your script down into scenes and then
plan your shoot to make the most efficient use of resources.
Think about everything engaged in the shot process. What angle will you
shoot from? Are you
