Video Pre-production for Low-Budget Films

Learn pre-production steps for low-budget and ultra-low-budget films. Emmy-winning director Eduardo Angel covers the entire pre-production workflow, from concepting to pre-shooting.

Introduction

• Welcome

1. Constructing the Story

• Developing the story’s concept
• Writing the script
• Revising the script
• Visualizing the story
• Strategizing the story

2. Producing the Project

• Creating your budget
• Financing your project
• Scouting locations
• Designing the set
• Assembling a crew
• Casting the talent

3. Pre-Shooting the Entire Film

• Field testing the concept
• Editing the pre-shoot
• Learning from the pre-shoot

4. Selecting the right equipment before you start shooting

• Selecting the appropriate camera package
• Selecting lighting and grip equipment
• Defining manageable workflows
• Getting the crew ready
• Getting talent ready

Conclusion

• Goodbye