Hey and howdy,
I have recently finished my new screenplay and am starting my pre-production. This isn't anything fancy, just a low budget short (30 mins) with a solid screenplay to back it up.
Anyway more to the point, i would like to know what is the best process for planning camera shots? I have scouted my locations and had a look around, the problem is that in order to go around and setup each camera shot before production day i would need to payout more money as it would be too intrusive on the property owners.
Is there a way around this? Previously i have just had a rough idea of what i need to shoot and gone with the flow on production day, but this takes 10x more time on set. I have considered a couple of the 3D storyboard design programs but can't see how pre-made models can make up an accurate set? If there was a program where you could design the set in a Sims like fashion and then position the characters in poses, that would be ideal.
Anyway, any advice would be appreciated.
I have recently finished my new screenplay and am starting my pre-production. This isn't anything fancy, just a low budget short (30 mins) with a solid screenplay to back it up.
Anyway more to the point, i would like to know what is the best process for planning camera shots? I have scouted my locations and had a look around, the problem is that in order to go around and setup each camera shot before production day i would need to payout more money as it would be too intrusive on the property owners.
Is there a way around this? Previously i have just had a rough idea of what i need to shoot and gone with the flow on production day, but this takes 10x more time on set. I have considered a couple of the 3D storyboard design programs but can't see how pre-made models can make up an accurate set? If there was a program where you could design the set in a Sims like fashion and then position the characters in poses, that would be ideal.
Anyway, any advice would be appreciated.