Production, Tip

Low-Budget Filmmaking Tip #104

by scrappy Oct 25, 2022

You really need those fingers.

It is okay to call a halt if you don’t feel a pyro or other effect is safe, or you suddenly see something that looks very wrong. It may screw up the shot, but wasting time or money is far preferable to wasting lives.

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Low-Budget Filmmaking Tip #93

by scrappy Oct 6, 2021

Bang!

If an effect demonstration is going to make noise, warn people ahead of time so they don’t freak out and think something’s gone wrong. Freaking out should be avoided.

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Low-Budget Filmmaking Tip #48

by scrappy Jul 2, 2021

“Sudden Massive Tissue Loss” +100 points!

When loading shells in a mortar, try to drop them in with your non-dominant hand (if you’re right-handed, drop with the left hand). That way, if you experience Sudden Massive Tissue Loss, you still have your favorite hand.

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