Let’s talk about how lighting, location, lens, and limits can create a stunning no-budget film. Making a short film with no budget and limited gear and crew is difficult. There are so many challenges that a filmmaker is forced to face in all phases of production, and sometimes those challenges seem insurmountable... especially when they deal with money. Zach Ramelan, director and editor of the short film The Statement, sat down with Film Riot to talk about the key factors, or the "4 L's", to consider while creating a no-budget film. Check out the video and then we'll talk after the jump. Lighting Lighting can make or break a film. It sets the visual mood, atmosphere, and can show the audience where the story is going. In The Statement, Ramelan creates a futuristic look by lining a storage unit with $40 LED lights from Amazon. The lights create depth in a room that has limited space and creates an ambiance that is needed for the scene. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 5 October, 2020