No-Budget Filmmaking

We've had episodes about some of the big gear that everyone likes to talk about... Cameras, Lights, and Grip... But in this episode, Alex and Trevor sweat the small stuff and dive into what they carry with them to set each day. There's no telling if either of them were every Boy Scouts, but they sure do like to Be Prepared.   In this episode, we discuss: Bags Tools Tech Accessories Bibs and Bobs   WHAT'S COOL Sony Venice Firmware (https://www.4kshooters.net/2019/02/01/sony-venice-to-get-4k-120fps-in-firmware-v4-0/) F&V EverTrue Vari-Color 3×1 LED Panel (https://www.newsshooter.com/2019/01/30/fv-evertrue-vari-color-3x1-led-panel-review/) Panasonic EVA-1 Firmware (https://nofilmschool.com/Panasonic-EVA1-Firmware-Update) Freefly Alta (https://www.newsshooter.com/2019/01/29/freefly-introduces-the-alta-pro/) Artgrid (https://www.cinema5d.com/artgrid-stock-footage-hub-artlist/) Switchpod (https://www.4kshooters.net/2019/01/30/switchpod-lightweight-tripod-for-vlogging-reinvented/) AA Battery Comparison (https://www.4kshooters.net/2019/01/25/massive-aa-battery-comparison-test-by-cinema-sound/)     Talk to us! Join Fearless Filmmakers, a community of independent filmmakers taking the industry by the horns: https://www.fearlessfilmmakers.com     P.S. Don't forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, or iHeartRadio

They talked about what to do to make money as a freelancer, but what do, and how to you survive and thrive if you want to start your own production company? Alex and Trevor talk you through the growth of their production company, Gilded Cinema. How they grew it from a small company doing local gigs for small amounts of kesh to a company that is now working on pilots and feature films. In this episode, we discuss: Starting Small Finding Your First Gigs Moving Up Finding the Balance Between What You Want and What You Need   WHAT'S COOL RED Raw to Atomos - Atomos RAW - raw in any camera that can output (https://nofilmschool.com/red-raw-tech-atomos) The Punisher to get 3rd Season (http://www.aintitcool.com/node/81618) Netflix developing Resident Evil series (http://collider.com/resident-evil-tv-show-netflix/) FOCUS Bolt Wireless Monitors (SmallHD + Teradek + Amimon) https://nofilmschool.com/New-FOCUS-Bolt-Monitors Ghostbusters Reboot - Jason Reitman, takes place following Ghostbusters II (https://www.slashfilm.com/jason-reitman-ghostbusters/) Adobe acquires Substance (https://www.fxguide.com/quicktakes/adobe-acquires-allegorithmic-substance-joins-creative-cloud/) Mito Underwater Drone (https://www.cinema5d.com/navatics-mito-underwater-drone/)   Talk to us! Join Fearless Filmmakers, a community of independent filmmakers taking the industry by the horns: https://www.fearlessfilmmakers.com   P.S. Don't forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, or iHeartRadio

It's 2019 so it's time to get rocking on your film career! What better way to kick it off than to produce I high quality, well done short to show the world what you can do. Alex and Trevor will take you step-by-step through their process as they begin pre-production on two shorts they plan on shooting this year. What to do, where to put your time, energy, and money towards, and what the goals of a short should be. In this episode, we discuss: Brief intro to what we are planning First Steps Script Timeline Budget Crowdfunding Locations Casting Crewing Scheduling Overall plan of a short What happens after we make it? What are our goals How we will stay on track   WHAT'S COOL Keyframe Audio (https://www.cinema5d.com/keyframe-audio-new-affordable-royalty-free-music-licensing-service/) RED Ranger Announced (https://www.cinema5d.com/red-ranger-announced-sale-rental/) Panasonic Eva1 Price Drop (https://www.cinema5d.com/panasonic-eva-1-price-drop/) Insta360 Titan (https://www.cinema5d.com/insta360-titan-11k-resolution-cinematic-vr-video/) Shure MV88+ (http://videoandfilmmaker.com/wp/index.php/news/shure-launches-mv88-video-kit-expanding-on-its-award-winning-motivtm-line/) Silencer Air+ Wireless Follow Focus (https://www.cinema5d.com/silencer-air-wireless-follow-focus/) The Man Who Killed Hitler and the Bigfoot (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkP4bZKCHE8)    Talk to us! Join Fearless Filmmakers, a community of independent filmmakers taking the industry by the horns: https://www.fearlessfilmmakers.com   P.S. Don't forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, or iHeartRadio

So you don't think Alex and Trevor have all the answers???? Boy are you....right! In this episode, the intrepid duo share their favorite flimmaking learnin' sites, from editing, to VFX, to lighting, if you want to dive deeper into any aspect of filmmaking, Alex and Trevor will tell you their favorite sites to do so. Plus, what awesome new filmmaking gadgets were revealed at CES this year? In this episode, we discuss: Masterclass (https://www.masterclass.com) MZed (https://www.mzed.com/) Shane's Inner Circle (https://ic.hurlbutvisuals.com/join-the-inner-circle/) Mixing Light (https://mixinglight.com/) Color Grading Central (https://www.colorgradingcentral.com/) Cinema Sound (https://www.cinemasound.com/) Good In A Room (https://goodinaroom.com/) Hollywood Camera Work (https://www.hollywoodcamerawork.com/) Film Editing Pro (https://www.filmeditingpro.com/) Allan McKay (https://www.allanmckay.com/) Video Copilot (https://www.videocopilot.net) Gnomon (https://www.thegnomonworkshop.com/) FXPHD (https://www.fxphd.com/) Stan Winston School (https://www.stanwinstonschool.com/) Film Specific (https://filmspecific.com/) Kodak Cinematography Courses (https://www.amazon.com/Kodak-Cinematography-Lighting-Comparative-McAlphine/dp/B00CLX0PYU - Free with Amazon Prime)   WHAT'S COOL Lexar 1 TB SD card (https://nofilmschool.com/1TB-SD-Card-Lexar) Sharp 8K video camera (https://nofilmschool.com/Sharp-8K-Video-Camera) Nvidia Max-Q Laptops (https://nofilmschool.com/Nvidia-Video-Editing-Laptops) Al Pacino Hunting Nazis in Jordan Peele's 'The Hunt' (https://www.slashfilm.com/the-hunt/) DJI Smart Controller (https://www.cinema5d.com/dji-smart-controller-built-ultra-bright-hd-screen-announced/) Sandisk 4TB Flash Drive (https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2019/1/8/18174334/sandisk-prototype-4tb-flash-drive-largest-ever-ces-2019)     Talk to us! Join Fearless Filmmakers, a community of independent filmmakers taking the industry by the horns: https://www.fearlessfilmmakers.com     P.S. Don't forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, or iHeartRadio  

Happy 2019! It's time to start the new year off right and set yourself up for success. When planning out your filmmaking goals, is it is best to aim high at the unreachable, or to set numerous, obtainable goals? Alex and Trevor talk about their approach to goal setting and discuss their plans for the new year. In this episode, we discuss: New Years Goals Reaching for the Stars or Striving for Realism Avoiding Burnout Why So Many Goals Fail Trevor and Alex's Goals   WHAT'S COOL Iron Glass Adapters Prime Sets (https://ironglassadapters.com/) PICQ Pocket Projector (https://www.cinema5d.com/piqo-a-powerful-1080p-pocket-projector-to-travel-with-you/) RED Lithium 3D/4V Hydrogen Module w/ Lucid (https://www.cinema5d.com/red-lithium-3d-4v-is-red-hydrogens-first-external-module/) ERA Single Knob Audio Plugins (https://www.cinema5d.com/era-single-knob-audio-plugins-fixing-audio-made-easy/) Amblin is adapting Rashomon for TV (https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/rashomon-tv-series-amblin-television-1203092556/) Unknown Bendable Phone Prototype (https://gizmodo.com/whatever-this-mysterious-bendy-screen-phone-is-i-want-1831470620) Brooklyn Art Library (https://www.brooklynartlibrary.com/)   Talk to us! Fearless Filmmakers: https://www.fearlessfilmmakers.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cinemasummit Instagram: https://instagram.com/cinemasummit YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/cinemasummit Twitter: http://twitter.com/cinema_summit   P.S. Don't forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, or iHeartRadio

You wrote your masterpiece, the shoot is in the can, now the question is, do you hand your baby off to someone else, or do you hunker down in a dark room for 3 months and edit it on your own. Alex and Trevor tackle to pros and cons of editing your own projects and also talk about how they individually go about setting up their workflow for a new edit. In this episode, we discuss: The Pros & Cons of Editing Your Own Stuff Learning Editing Our Workflows Being On-Set DIT & Ingesting   WHAT'S COOL ProRes on ADOBE PREMIERE FOR WINDOWS!!!! (https://nofilmschool.com/2018/12/adobe-windows-will-write-prores-hoorah) Xenon FF-Prime Lenses Provide Full Frame 4K Coverage (https://nofilmschool.com/Xenon-FF-Prime-Lenses) Panasonic 8k Organic Sensor (https://nofilmschool.com/Panasonic-8K-Organic-Sensor-News) Frame.io Releases Massive (Free) Post Workflow Guide (https://workflow.frame.io/guide/)     Talk to us! Fearless Filmmakers: https://www.fearlessfilmmakers.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cinemasummit Instagram: https://instagram.com/cinemasummit YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/cinemasummit Twitter: http://twitter.com/cinema_summit   Want to learn more about filmmaking? Visit cinemasummit.com for free online classes!     P.S. Don't forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, or iHeartRadio

As filmmakers, we all probably got into this industry to make art, but when you boil it down, the film industry is still a business and most movies need to make money. When planning your first feature, what should you focus on, an artistic film that shows of your skills, or one more likely to make money? Alex and Trevor break down the pros and cons of each, plus are back to drinking during podcasts! Horray!   In this episode, we discuss: Making your first feature Establishing a style Artistic Freedom vs Commercial Success Building up a business track record How festivals fit into the situation   WHAT'S COOL Moviepass coming back in 2019....good? (https://nofilmschool.com/2018/12/moviepass-makes-big-changes-2019) Updated our Hive Wasp 100-Cs (https://hivelighting.com/c-series/wasp-100-c/) New DSMC2 Dragon X Entry Level 5k S35 $19,500 (https://nofilmschool.com/2018/11/red-entry-level-camera-body) Babysitt'r Mount (https://nofilmschool.com/stick-lights-ground-easier-babysitter) Kessler Lamprey - 200 lbs rated, not just cars, windows, table tops, cars, cheese plate on top, tons of configs (https://www.cinema5d.com/kessler-lamprey-200lbs-universal-suction-mount/) Possession of Hannah Grace - shot entirely on A7sii + anamorphic lenses (https://www.cinema5d.com/hollywood-movie-shot-fullframe-mirrorless-camera/)   Talk to us! Fearless Filmmakers: https://www.fearlessfilmmakers.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cinemasummit Instagram: https://instagram.com/cinemasummit YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/cinemasummit Twitter: http://twitter.com/cinema_summit   Want to learn more about filmmaking? Visit cinemasummit.com for free online classes!     P.S. Don't forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, or iHeartRadio

The question of, "Do I make a short or a feature?" came up quite a bit throughout college and we thought we had a pretty cut and dry answer. But, the industry has changed so much just in the last 8-10 years that the answer is no longer that simple. In this episode, Alex and Trevor discuss why they had made up their minds about the short film/feature film debate and what has changed their mind in the opposite direction as of late.   In this episode, we discuss: Making Money with Shorts Film Festivals Indie Film Culture Raising Money Making the Most of Your Budget   WHAT'S COOL DJI Osmo Pocket (https://www.4kshooters.net/2018/11/30/dji-takes-on-gopro-with-dji-osmo-pocket-a-4k-60p-3-axis-gimbal-stabilized-camera/) RODECaster Pro (https://www.4kshooters.net/2018/11/26/the-rodecaster-pro-is-a-new-all-in-one-podcast-production-studio-from-rode/) Scriptation (https://scriptation.com/) SWIT CM 55 C (https://www.cinema5d.com/swit-cm55-affordable-lutenabled-55-monitor/) GHAlex LUT for GH5/s (https://www.4kshooters.net/2018/11/13/ghalex-lut-aims-to-make-your-gh5-gh5s-look-like-an-arri-alexa/)     Talk to us! Fearless Filmmakers: https://www.fearlessfilmmakers.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cinemasummit Instagram: https://instagram.com/cinemasummit YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/cinemasummit Twitter: http://twitter.com/cinema_summit   Want to learn more about filmmaking? Visit cinemasummit.com for free online classes!     P.S. Don't forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, or iHeartRadio

Sometimes the hardest thing for a filmmaker to do is to find motivation when the grind gets to you. What can you do to keep powering through to push your career forward? Alex and Trevor have some tips, techniques, and personal motivations to help push you through the rut. In this episode, we discuss: Creating systems Journaling Continuing your education Building your network Partnering up aka Accountabilibuddies Experimenting Just shooting!     WHAT'S COOL Sirius App Turns Your Phone Into RGB Light (https://www.cinema5d.com/sirius-app-turns-your-phone-into-rgb-light-source/) Davinci Resolve 15.2 Update (https://nofilmschool.com/Blackmagic-Davinci-Resolve-Update-15.2) Apple Final Cut Upgrade (https://nofilmschool.com/apple-final-cut-pro-upgrades) Rumor: C300 Mark III - 8k (https://nofilmschool.com/Canon-C300-Rumor)     Talk to us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cinemasummit Instagram: https://instagram.com/cinemasummit YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/cinemasummit Twitter: http://twitter.com/cinema_summit   Want to learn more about filmmaking? Visit cinemasummit.com for more podcasts, videos, and articles!     P.S. Don't forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, or iHeartRadio

We see this question asked over and over again on Facebook, in forums and videos, and even in person. In this episode, we attempt to peel away some of the layers of this question and give you a better understanding of different elements to look for when searching for a new camera to buy.   In this episode, we discuss: Budget Purpose Color Science Low-Light Form Factor Codecs Lenses Accessories     WHAT'S COOL Causality Screenwriting Software (https://www.hollywoodcamerawork.com/causality.html) One, Ten, One Hundred (https://www.cinema5d.com/same-production-3-different-budgets-one-ten-one-hundred-explores-possibilities-in-mini-doc/) Tentacle Sync E (https://www.4kshooters.net/2018/11/07/tentacle-sync-e-bluetooth-timecode-generator-for-mirrorless-dslrs/) Easy Text Tracking in AE (https://www.4kshooters.net/2018/11/08/easy-text-tracking-in-after-effects-cc/) Cartoni Focus 22 (https://www.cinema5d.com/cartoni-focus-22-review/) Comica CVM-WS50 Wireless Phone Mic (https://amzn.to/2FewBAd)     Talk to us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cinemasummit Instagram: https://instagram.com/cinemasummit YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/cinemasummit Twitter: http://twitter.com/cinema_summit   Want to learn more about filmmaking? Visit cinemasummit.com for free live classes! And, join our community where you can meet other filmmakers like yourself and take the industry by storm.     P.S. Don't forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, or iHeartRadio

You got the gear, you got the experience, but you still don't have the work! It's hard out there for a freelancer, so Alex and Trevor dive into the different ways you can build your resume, build your network, and better yet, build your bank account! In this episode, we discuss: Reels Websites Networking Social Media Email Outreach Mailers Job Boards   WHAT'S COOL Indie Film Hustle TV, Netflix for Indie Filmmakers - filmmaking tuts, going after Special Features (https://nofilmschool.com/2018/10/indie-film-hustle-rolls-out-netflix-filmmakers) DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise (self heating batteries for cold environs, new accessory port, Spotlight, speaker, beacon) Panasonic First 8k Organic Sensor, global shutter, wide dynamic range, "two layers, one organic photoconductive film, and separate circuit" (https://nofilmschool.com/8K-Organic-Sensor-Panasonic) MZed Mastering Color (https://www.cinema5d.com/mastering-color-full-course-on-color-grading-by-ollie-kenchington-reviewed/) Lumu Power 2 (https://www.cinema5d.com/lumu-power-2-an-upgrade-of-the-popular-iphone-light-meter/)   Talk to us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cinemasummit Instagram: https://instagram.com/cinemasummit YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/cinemasummit Twitter: http://twitter.com/cinema_summit   Want to learn more about filmmaking? Visit cinemasummit.com!     P.S. Don't forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, or iHeartRadio  

You did everything you should in preparation for distribution BEFORE you started filming. Your film is mastered and in the can, ready for the world to see. In this ever-changing field, what avenues do you have to distribute your film (mostly) on your own? Alex and Trevor break down the many options filmmakers have to get their film in front of as many audience members as they can.   In this episode, we discuss: The Big Players - Netflix, Hulu, Amazon OTT Options - VHX Vimeo, Vudu, Tubi Theatrical Options - Tugg and Gathr Aggregators - Distribber     WHAT'S COOL Movi Wheels (https://www.4kshooters.net/2018/10/26/freefly-systems-introduces-the-movi-wheels/) Lexar 512GB MicroSD (https://nofilmschool.com/Lexar-512GB-A2-microSD-Card) Iceberg Lens (https://nofilmschool.com/2018/10/lens-made-out-iceberg-and-its-cool-hell) Netflix buys ABQ Studios (https://www.theverge.com/2018/10/8/17952934/netflix-acquires-abq-studios-production-hub) The Bill Murray Stories:Life Lessons Learned from a Mythical Man.( https://nofilmschool.com/2018/10/bill-murray-stories-sxsw-interview) Imerge Pro - Raw Image Compositor (https://www.provideocoalition.com/imerge-pro-fxhome-announces-the-worlds-first-raw-image-compositor/)     Talk to us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cinemasummit Instagram: https://instagram.com/cinemasummit YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/cinemasummit Twitter: http://twitter.com/cinema_summit   Want to learn more about filmmaking? Visit cinemasummit.com for more podcasts, videos, and articles!     P.S. Don't forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, or iHeartRadio

So you have a great idea that needs money to make, how do you put together a great package to attract investors? Alex and Trevor walk you through the process to build the most attractive package of talent, vision, and creativity. What should you put the most focus on to ensure that your project gets the money that it needs?   WHAT'S COOL Premiere Rush CC - mobile editing for YouTube (https://www.cinema5d.com/adobe-launches-premiere-rush-cc-video-editing-youtubers-mobile-devices/) Evercast - editing collaboration tool, video conferencing with no latency, Chrome browser-based tool that can live stream any production workflow in HD-quality video and nearly uncompressed audio up to eight team members who can join via video chat (https://nofilmschool.com/2018/10/evercast-livestream-workflow) Loupedeck+ control interface now supports Adobe Premiere CC editing and grading (https://www.cinema5d.com/loupedeck-control-interface-now-supports-adobe-premiere-pro-cc-editing/) Blackjet UX-1 Cinema Dock - media transferring via Thunderbolt 3 (https://www.cinema5d.com/blackjet-ux-1-editing-and-ingesting-at-2750-mb-s-using-thunderbolt-3/) NanGuang PAVOLITE RGBW LED Tube Lights (https://www.4kshooters.net/2018/10/15/ibc-2018-nanguang-pavolite-rgbw-led-tube-lights/)   FOLLOW, LIKE, AND SHARE Facebook: http://facebook.com/cinemasummit Instagram: http://instagram.com/cinemasummit YouTube: http://youtube.com/c/cinemasummit   SUBSCRIBE, RATE, AND REVIEW iTunes: http://nobudgetfilmmaking.com/itunes Stitcher: http://nobugetfilmmaking.com/stitcher Google: http://nobudgetfilmmaking.com/google Spotify: http://nobudgetfilmmaking.com/listenonspotify TuneIn: http://nobudgetfilmmaking.com/tunein iHeart Radio: http://nobudgetfilmmaking.com/iheartradio

Everyone has a great idea, a great script, or a relationship with a great actor. But that rarely means you can make a film if you don't have the money! So what are your options when it comes to financing? What do you need in place before you even think about looking for money? Alex and Trevor chat with Greg Gertmenian, Head of Development at Slated to answer these questions and more! In this episode, we discuss: How Slated is used by independent filmmakers currently. How script coverage fit into the filmmaking process. The debate about doing comps when pitching or writing a logline. Current trends seen in the industry   Talk to us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cinemasummit Instagram: https://instagram.com/cinemasummit YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/cinemasummit Twitter: http://twitter.com/cinema_summit   Want to learn more about film school and online courses? Visit cinemasummit.com for more podcasts, videos, and articles!  

It's time to go camping! Alex and Trevor talk with writer-director duo Eric Scott Johnson and Eric Machiela about their recent film 'Camp Manna'. How long did it take before it was made, how was it working with Gary Freaking Busey, and what advice they have for independent filmmakers in this ever changing field? In this episode, we discuss: Making a "Faith Based Film" Self distribution Financing an indie film   What's Cool? Sachtler Flowtech 100 Joby Gorillapod Video Pro Wifi 6 Alpa Platon Insta360 Pro II Boxcaster Pro   Talk to us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cinemasummit Instagram: https://instagram.com/cinemasummit YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/cinemasummit Twitter: http://twitter.com/cinema_summit   Want to learn more about film school and online courses? Visit cinemasummit.com for more podcasts, videos, and articles!