I admire your channel. I like that you guys take video making as an art and make short films. I started off that way, but have pivoted and turned to vlogging and tech reviews.
Thanks a lot Juan! Making short films, or any videos really, is a really rewarding journey! We're going to start doing more tech reviews in the New Year!
OMG communication is probably I think the most important. You have to communicate clearly with your team so everyone knows who is on first. However all the tips are great!
It’s so great that you give us an inside look. Great tips. I don’t think I have the patience to be a film maker. Respect. That shout out is coming soon.
You earned yourself a subscription from me! I did my fifth this July, and I’d like to offer a tip too. (Although this won’t be useful for everyone.) I live in a city that’s about a 45 minute drive from the drop off point. (That’s presuming no traffic, which isn’t always a safe bet if there’s a big event in Detroit.) A friend who lives in the city where the drop off is graciously allowed me to use her spare room for editing. So I did lose a bit of time driving my computer there on Saturday, but it paid off. There was no panic on the final drive there. I strolled casually into the building, and dropped it off without frenzy. And just to prove that I’d made a good choice, I got there with 45 minutes to spare. This is a tip I’m definitely using again.
That's a great idea! Actually, I had briefly considered renting an AirBnb close to where the kick-off and drop-off was and set up a station there to edit; but decided against it since it would just add an unnecessary $250 to the budget. Are your 48s available online at all? Would love to check them out!
The 2011 film isn’t here, due to reasons. The 2010 is a “director’s cut”, the other three are all as submitted. ru-vid.com/group/PLkz9iB3mMAUl_06MXV9dvyTN2wsoelnpl
I like that you suggest having your actors involved in the writing process. On my last 48 the producers basically had a pet project they wanted to work on and took the ball and ran with it. They ignored any and all input and wrote a really bad script. For writing, I suggest making a very simple story, writing the theme on the wall and making sure everything you do contributes to both. Remember that simple is best. You can't get into layers in a 5 minute movie and still tell a coherant story.
Thanks so much foe checking the video out! Sorry to hear about your last 48 hour experience. Personally, I try to surround myself with like-minded, relaxed, and passionate people. So you get great ideas from people who want the best possible product without being an asshole haha And you have a very great point about writing simplicity for these.
My buddy does these as often as he can because he is always trying to use his skill sets and go against others to see where he stands. These are great tips about the 48hr film festival I will have to show him.
Nice 8 tips for a big production. Thou I am always a one-man show. I hope someday I will be involve in a big production. am excited! Thank you for sharing!
Man that's a lot of pressure doing an entire short film within 48 hours. I could not do this, at least not now lol I have no crew!! This was great thanks for sharing Wes helped shed a light on what it really takes to do this.
These are some solid film making tips. I especially agree with number 3, capture good audio. Audio can really make or break a film and is something new film makers sometimes over look.
Thank you for checking the video out! When I first started out filmmaking, audio and lighting were the things that we tended to ignore... so I try to stress not to ignore those so other beginners don't make the same mistakes I did.
You really know your stuff and you put a lot of work and time into. Your videos are very helpful for professional filmakers and also amateur RU-vid creators as me. Thanks for sharing the knowledge!
Damnnnnn I feel pressured just listening to your tips!!! 16 hours for post productions sounds like a rat race but if you have your ducks in a row then it sounds like it's possible. Great jobs guys.... looking forward to seeing the aftermath :)
I would strongly recommend doing the 3 stages in differing time lengths. Hollywood films use 58% of the production in post. On-set editing is very helpful but the editor really needs the better part of a day with no new footage coming in. In my last 48, they were bringing me footage 30 minutes before I had to start my render. Guess how that turned out.
Ive participated in this twice. Once as a sound guy and once as an actor. I'm thinking next year my team and I will enter with me directing. Its always so much fun. Great tip list dude.
That's awesome, Robbie! Are yours available anywhere online to check out? Would love to see them. Let me know if you end up directing one too, would love to see that as well!
I love doing 48 hour films! Such a high pressured but fun time! I’ve done it once in Cleveland and another time in Birmingham. In Birmingham, I was an actress in the film and then also helped with editing. It’s a great idea to have someone just being the editor and working on it as you go. Makes more sense. Definitely need to budget time efficiently. Great tips!
I'e never heard of the 48 hour film challenge, but this is such a cool concept...and a stressful one too! Me trying to film/edit a RU-vid can take a while. I can only imagine having to film/edit a whole short film! 😩
It is very challenging and stressful given the time limits, but that's what makes it so fun and rewarding! I encourage anyone that has any interest in filmmaking to do it at least once. You learn so much when you're put under those intense time constraints.
Thanks for the tips! I will be doing my very first challenge end Aug. I have never done any type of film work before..ha ha..I noticed a lot of things being done, assistants writing etc..For the person who literally knows nothing beyond yelling "action/cut", are there websites that I can peruse for helpful worksheets, timetables, and other things that could be helpful. Appreciate any advice you can offer!
NoFilmSchool.com is a great resource for both beginners and professionals. They feature articles/videos from various filmmaking RU-vid channels and websites. Great place to receive advice about everything. My biggest criticism of theirs is that they tend to be a bit too gear-centric sometimes.
No problem at all! Hope that helps! We're trying to do a lot more beginner-friendly content here over the next few months as well. Going over each step of the process and diving into how to create films with no crew and no budget.
Thinking Art Entertainment There are a lot of us I think, who dream "what if"! When people like you guys reach out to those interested in trying our hand at this medium it helps us to see it's within our reach! Thank you!
No problem at all! I was a beginner with no knowledge at one point, too. It's my goal with this channel to help others realize their potential and start creating :)
I love this idea. I wish there was something around my area that organized this. This would be awesome for students to take part in too! Do they have a student portion or do they join and adult team? :)
Thank you, Marianna! Students are free to create their own team, or join other teams. It's open and for anyone to do. There is a registration fee, but if you have enough team members you can split it up between all of them.
