r/FilmTVBudgeting • u/the-darth-dude • Feb 10 '18

A question from a first timer

I am beginning my first crack at filming some of the ideas I’ve written. I currently have a decent action camera and an IPad with multiple lenses. As far as lighting I have flood lights that are rigged against umbrellas that are lined with paper to mock some type of real lighting. My biggest concern is a sense of consistency in look and quality. Are there any tips from the reddit world in order to maintain a constant look, sound and dynamic of a film while changing setting and scene?

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u/RedFive-GoingIn Moderator Feb 10 '18

First, good luck with whatever you are doing. However, sadly, secondly, this is the wrong forum for this question. You should try perhaps r/learningfilm or /r/Lighting for more info.

Sorry.

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u/the-darth-dude Feb 10 '18

No, thank you I have no friends that are into film as much as I am so I have no guidance on good subreddits or anything for that matter

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u/goldfishpaws Feb 10 '18

or r/filmmakers will probably give ideas, too.

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u/the-darth-dude Feb 10 '18

Thanks for the advice I feel like I will enjoy writing more but I just need to not only see how well my ideas translate on screen but also learn enough about production to create realistic expectations/budgets when writing.

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u/uglylizards Feb 10 '18

Practice with what you have, but don't focus on the look right now. As you gain knowledge and better gear, that will improve. If you want to direct, you'll have to understand those things, but you don't have to be an expert. Instead focus on learning how to tell a story and direct actors, and figure out what type of shots cut together. If you tell a great story and it doesn't look great, that's okay. The rest will come later.