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Preproduction, Production, Tip

Low-Budget Filmmaking Tip #175

by scrappy Feb 9, 2025

Music to my ears!

It’s hellaciously cheaper to find a Local Band you like who’s looking for exposure than to try and secure the rights for that “perfect” song from Popular Band. Plus, Local Band will probably enjoy the exposure you will give them.

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Development, Preproduction, Tip

Low-Budget Filmmaking Tip #131

by scrappy Jun 26, 2023

Your mom always loves your work.

It’s okay to run a script by a buddy or two, but don’t go overboard.

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Postproduction, Tip

Low-Budget Filmmaking Tip #73

by scrappy Jul 8, 2021

Ackbar’s right, you know…

If you can set your computer up such that it can have no connectivity (such as an alternate hardware profile or a radios switch) as a bootup choice, do so and label that position “Working.” Keeps you off the Interwebs when you’re trying to get work done.

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Postproduction, Tip

Low-Budget Filmmaking Tip #65

by scrappy Jul 8, 2021

One-night music stand.

Don’t marry your temporary music score. It’s temporary for a reason.\

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Low-Budget Filmmaking Tip #57

by scrappy Jul 4, 2021

Noodles are for lunch!

You can noodle on a project forever. There will always be things you can fix, always things you can nudge, but that’s not progress — that’s stalling.

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Postproduction, Tip

Low-Budget Filmmaking Tip #17

by scrappy Jun 28, 2021

Delete Current Project? (yes | delete | nuke | sorrow)

Do not upgrade your system in the middle of a big project. You can wait until it’s finished, and then do your upgrade. This includes OS upgrades, CPU upgrades, application upgrades, etc.

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