How to Make a Low-Budget Sci-Fi - Recursion BTS 

So to clarify, this wasn't filmed in space?

I think I like practical effects better than computer generated ones. They are more fun to watch the making of. Not to mention cheaper. 😜

Holy shit, the Sawmill looks amazing. I have a concept I'm expanding that I'd want to look just like this, and initially I was planning on green screen sets. These look way better!

totally amazing work.

Guys I also want to make a short scifi

amazing! as an independent film maker, watching this is very inspiring

To address the obvious, YES this video is a little late, lol. 3 years late to be exact. I stumbled across all the hard drive footage a couple days ago and cut it together for ya. Hopefully you enjoy!

how to make a low budget mobie: have a super cool abandoned building right next to you

the practical effects really paid off, making the whole film feel far more realistic

Not really low budget if you filmed in space, not everyone can afford to buy a rocket.

Very cool! Your team has a lot of good ideas. One of the problems I've had with my Sci-fi films is the length of time it takes to build the sets, film in them and also the multiple years of post production to do the space ship animations and composite effects. Space Trucker Bruce took 6 years to make and my current movie is going on 10 years. It looks like you managed to produce a good quality film in a lot less time. Good job!

What wasn't in there, the old distillery?! I think the Old Dam would be more recommended for encounters of the third kind. I guess that year the Cowboys didn't won the Superbowl nonwithstanding Elliott and Prescott. I don't know. Namastè.

Frat time on your chan, i sub for the education on making movies on the cheap. Thanks

Some of the sun spots would look great with a blue cel put over the hole to create some ambient light.

-BUDGET : (estimated) $1,000

I was done at "There was an actual rib cage, on the floor..." Wow. lol

How much was this? great work by the way.

Hey, my film kids and I enjoyed this much. Love it personally.

So creative.

This place should be the location for future movies

Super

such a great behind the scenes video

Dang this is CRAZY!!!

Wow much good

The helmet light source for the actor's face didn't make sense realism-wise in '70s "Battlestar Galactica", and it doesn't now (nobody wants a light blocking their vision in space). Been a 50 year pet peeve of mine...

Brilliant!

Great video, really enjoyed it, and well done... Just watched the film as well... Great work! Loved it!

This is awesome! Great innovation and talent to create something like this.

I know you posted this video 2 years ago but holy crap the film and effects look so good!

this is so inspiring man, The work that wen't into this is insane! Great video dude

This was super interesting to watch. You made amazing use of low budget and this turned out so well done :) Really inspirational and picked up a few interesting techniques from this, thank you!

I think that I'll look to buy an old industrial park in the Rust Belt to rent out as movie sets... ;-P

major kudos for this production!

bravo, it was amazing short film !!

Looks like a 90s scifi. Good Job!

Fun!

Wow amazing!

Movie magic!

Well done.

Did you guys use the G1 or G2 ursa

Did I miss where they gave an idea of the budget range?...

I'm so impressed with how you cut the funds. Wau. If you ever want a decent screenplay contact me - I actually write them custom designed and with a low budget in mind - I studied screenwriting, acting, filmmaking and PR so every script is tailored to genre and efficiency. XO

big help working on our first sci fi!