We often hear about how this or that big movie was practically written on set, either because only a barebones script existed before filming began, or because changes became so extensive during shooting that there was nothing left from the original script at end of shoots. This happens for both good and bad movies, apparently.
Apart from "is this a good/bad thing?", I have been wondering aboutt it more as the kernel of a different method of moviemaking. Working with animations, I have the advantage of being able to alter most things on the fly, developing the foundation of the finished product fluently alongside script alterations. And I keep wondering, is there anything educational or just inspirational out there on turning this from mess to method? Does anyone 'teach' writing-as-you-film?
Apart from "is this a good/bad thing?", I have been wondering aboutt it more as the kernel of a different method of moviemaking. Working with animations, I have the advantage of being able to alter most things on the fly, developing the foundation of the finished product fluently alongside script alterations. And I keep wondering, is there anything educational or just inspirational out there on turning this from mess to method? Does anyone 'teach' writing-as-you-film?