The 4 L's of No Budget Filmmaking

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@oscarcsekey7323 3 жыл бұрын

Imagine just calling up Zachary Levi for a lil project lol

@master.rancisis.figures 3 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fpOGhMhqqbG3gYk.html&feature=emb_logo

@BrokenBicyclesProductions 3 жыл бұрын

The 5th L: Levi

@DroiMedia 3 жыл бұрын

Ugh, came here to say this. I got beat fair and square.

@BrokenBicyclesProductions 3 жыл бұрын

@@DroiMedia go tell 'em the 6th one is Love 😄

@Jaskab0b 3 жыл бұрын

Levi?

@themadraseye 3 жыл бұрын

Lawliet.

@truthforever242 2 жыл бұрын

The 7th L: Luffy

@ChonnyStone 3 жыл бұрын

Calling this project "limited" is such an understatement. I'm honestly upset that it wasn't even touched upon how Zachary Levi got involved in this production. The whole thing could have been shot on a phone in an apartment with zero lighting and terrible sound, but starring Levi, it still would have had heightened appeal to industry insiders because of the connected talent. The business of film making is so poorly represented in videos like these, and yet it is the most important part in actually turning your skills into a career.

@kayzeaza 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly, this is a pretty professional looking project. Most people are running a one person crew and would be lucky to even have one or two actors.

@FashionableFather 3 жыл бұрын

I was surprised too that they didn’t even mention it. Maybe they will explain; but meanwhile If you want to watch something fantastic that explains just that: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qcCgqbmYzNrbqZ8.html

@mrshadow2514 3 жыл бұрын

exactly...it`s all about exposure and imagine how much exposure this video could have gotten with a normal dude...Only Zach himself alone brings thousands of exposure

@connorhatchs 3 жыл бұрын

The film was uploaded to Zachary Levi's KZfaq Channel Wyldwood, which is his version of The Rocks KZfaq channel basically.

@jas_bataille 3 жыл бұрын

I have to goes against the crowd for this one. This was a very limited project indeed, and collaborating with someone famous or not isn't the point. There is zero point made in this video about how to market the film, so I really don't see why there is such a fuss about the presence of Zachary. If anything, since this is featured on his YT channel it means he was happy to have this opportunity, which tell you that especially in weird times, you *never know how a celebrity might react* (my friends got a A-list actor from my town to play in their pilot and they didn't knew him). It kind of saddens me to see most people are so focused on marketing the film before shooting it. This is about MAKING movies. I don't think this movie was made to be sold to any producer.

@arjunaryan9425 3 жыл бұрын

I saw Zachary Levi and pressed play

@mishalnelson805 3 жыл бұрын

Levi was the fifth L

@Dullboy_Jack237 3 жыл бұрын

Same

@JohnsAmerica 3 жыл бұрын

Forgot the big "S" of film-making... "Story". If the story is boring, I'll stop watching. No matter what lighting, lenses, limits, or location.

@alex0589 3 жыл бұрын

John Karas Lstory...Lplot....L..L...Lore? Lore!

@dg415 3 жыл бұрын

@kargetikargeti 3 жыл бұрын

Correct

@FekLeyrTarg 2 жыл бұрын

In the documentary "Star Wars to Jedi", George Lucas himself said: "A special effect is a tool, a means of telling a story. A special effect without a story is a pretty boring thing." (Source: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r9GdjdNmyM3Gm4k.html )

@juggernot1556 Жыл бұрын

Yea true and that story looked more plain and boring then anything it did look good tho but was not interesting no one would care to watch that film he made

@keithartworker 3 жыл бұрын

" The absence of constraints stifles creativity" - Orson Welles

@Uhfgood 3 жыл бұрын

That's why the Star Wars Prequels turned out like they did.

@briskryant1286 3 жыл бұрын

@@Uhfgood Amazing?

@Uhfgood 3 жыл бұрын

@@briskryant1286 - far from

@JeezVince 2 жыл бұрын

@@briskryant1286 yeah, sure

@MadMojo 3 жыл бұрын

I'm gonna be honest. I never stop and video and go watch a video that is being broken down. I'm just like "show me the magic". But I am really glad that I did for this one. "The Statement" completely through me off guard at the end. I did not expect that at all! And then realizing that we were listening to this character's last words. It was an amazing experience.

@MadMojo 3 жыл бұрын

The typo in this 🤣

@joshuadanso6753 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a young writer Director and Actor from Ghana. 🇬🇭 FilmRiot has inspired my friends and i so much into making movies even with no budget. Thank you for this video. Looking forward to sharing our content from Africa to you. 🙂

@dominickcritelli5631 3 жыл бұрын

The biggest benefit this production had was a crew(however small) with decades of experience.

@SacredRealmProductions 3 жыл бұрын

As always, a ton of great information. Its nice to hear from professionals who face the same kind of limitations we all do, and also how they overcome them. I'm going to watch the film now.

@annaspeer8734 3 жыл бұрын

wow I just wanna say thank you so much for making these videos. I am primarily an oil painter and sketch artist but I have always wanted to try to make a short film someday because I write down ideas for them a lot, and these videos really inspire me! So thank you! :)

@overportfilms 3 жыл бұрын

why didn't he mention how he got a big name Zachary Levi on the film, was he trying to act like it didn't matter because IT DEFINITELY MATTERS

@colleensilva3670 3 жыл бұрын

Crey Fish Studios ...I think he is a friend & this was shot on Zach’ property...

@TheQuilava96 3 жыл бұрын

It really doesn’t 😂 when it comes to named celebrities the answer is all the same: connections. What he talked about throughout the video is more important for all indie filmmakers.

@kieranarmstrongproductions4743 3 жыл бұрын

"No budget filmmaking" *uses two $3,000 cameras LMAO, in all seriousness, this project was super cool. Twist really hit hard, very informative video for aspiring flmmakers.

@MoonWalkerTexsRanger Жыл бұрын

I think what he said by ''no budget'' is no budget allowed for that specific short film (like crew with gattering, payed locations, additionnal lights, dolly, vehicules, costumes, built sets, etc) You can get a decent result with a single 700$ camera and vintage lens from ebay. It will just take more time and effort.

@theresemarkham9387 3 жыл бұрын

The Statement is a short film masterpiece. Zach Ramelan did such a great job. The film is moving and powerful. Everyone who was involved did such a great job. The behind the scenes was so informative.

@ohwowreallyproductions5896 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect combo of learnin and Levi. Thanks, enjoyed this hugely!

@DanielS2001 3 жыл бұрын

"Recently, he put out a short film with that stars Zachary Levi, who... you know is... Shazam." Me: He's also Chuck Bartowski. XD

@SmartphoneFilmmaker 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ryan and the Film Riot team for inspiring me to get into filmmaking and to create my own you tube channel for smartphone filmmaking! You guys rock and make creating a movie feel possible. : )

@non_regulars 3 жыл бұрын

“We had to do all of the sound in post-production” That’s rough, buddy

@OlgaKuznetsova 3 жыл бұрын

So cool seeing how someone can make such a dynamic film with limited resources! It's so inspirational!

@bryansiepert9222 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, great job! The sound is easily one of the best parts though everything was excellent throughout. The focus 'issues' looked intentional and gave it a dreamy quality.

@bryansiepert9222 3 жыл бұрын

That fishing pole tho..

@rafebird3775 2 жыл бұрын

Used this advice and its definitely helped me in my film making journey! I've won a few awards now and videos like this are invaluable!

@nishantkumar2194 3 жыл бұрын

Please make a course on A to Z. On film making every steps writing then shooting and lightning and editing and sound. PLEASE

@Kevlexicon 3 жыл бұрын

truly helpful to kno w 2 cameras and a lite, and preprod, u can make something fun and good. thx for the motivation

@salmosdelanoche 3 жыл бұрын

What are the dB levels of the SFX vs the soundtrack? I know they vary according to each case. But what is a general rule of thumb?

@salmosdelanoche 3 жыл бұрын

A Filmmakers Dream I normally set my soundtrack somewhere between-15 to -20dB is this normal? Is this correct? Just haven’t found any information on that

@joonamato 3 жыл бұрын

@@salmosdelanoche If it's just going online just put your peaks to 0db. If it's for a cinema or TV it's something like -10db. That's why youtube is louder than netflix

@MoonWalkerTexsRanger Жыл бұрын

I usually set the dialogues and voices between -6 and -3dB, and then adjust the music and sound effects from that. But I don't know if it's the right way to do it.

@DayOneFilmsCompany 3 жыл бұрын

Great share, learnt a lot from this video!

@iamabsolute8059 4 ай бұрын

This what I needed, thanks pal..

@HitechProductions 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding short. Such a full, not rushed, complete story in a few minutes. If only I could make something half as good! :^) BTW, of all the shorts I have seen, this is my new favorite. :^)

@maniravandi5983 3 жыл бұрын

love these

@cinemasanders977 3 жыл бұрын

I've been travelling around Australia in an unreliable van, by myself, making short movies during covid. Totally agree and enjoy the process of solving limitations with creative solutions and a zero budget.

@andrewharris7517 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your Continued inspiration..

@DocBenson 3 жыл бұрын

This guy NEVER talks about how they got a name actor to be in their project, which was the ONLY reason i watched in the first place. A common problem on these type of videos...

@maaxrenn 3 жыл бұрын

you know its gonna be an answer like i knew this dude from here so n on n so forth

@alex0589 3 жыл бұрын

« I got a guy »

@DangerousMuteLunatic 3 жыл бұрын

It's da magical world of ✨CONNECTIONS✨

@alex0589 3 жыл бұрын

He never explained how his backyard is a whole ass river either. People have different lives, different friends. It’s hard to network now and will be for a while so dont be hard on yourself, you dont need CHUCK to make films with your friends.

@master.rancisis.figures 3 жыл бұрын

It's probably because they did a commercial together. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fpOGhMhqqbG3gYk.html&feature=emb_logo

@derikwingo2723 3 жыл бұрын

This looks AMAZING!

@cutseencinematics 3 жыл бұрын

this was great - thanks so much

@RavinderSingh-ft5dw Жыл бұрын

Fantastic work dear

@austinfilmmaker4074 Жыл бұрын

Super cool. Working with limited budgets is an eternal struggle. Great video :)

@jankmedia1985 3 жыл бұрын

Great info.

@FearlessNetwork 2 жыл бұрын

Lots of great conversations to be had. :)

@Suave26 3 жыл бұрын

I never filmed a short film in my life but I want to increase my skills so where would I start? Besides buying equipment (camera,adobe premiere, lights, etc) doi just practice making shorts in general. Start small to get big type of deal?

@argonhousefilms2760 3 жыл бұрын

I love you guys...seriously I do...learning so much off your channel... :-)

@KikyAbduh 3 жыл бұрын

Just saw the short film, its sooo cool!!

@theipsgill 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this

@rockybproduction9038 3 жыл бұрын

Great short

@erictelchik 3 жыл бұрын

Y’all should do a Jurassic park/world style short film...and then do a vfx breakdown. ;)

@HitechProductions 3 жыл бұрын

While everything he mentions helped tell an outstanding story, they were NOT what made this an outstanding short. It was the story itself that made this an outstanding short. Absolutely outstanding and should be an inspiration to all.

@user-nn2wv9zn6l 9 ай бұрын

Great video

@romanokoenmusic 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial. And that auto-focus is sweet.

@hermanmern 3 жыл бұрын

This used to be film riot concept years ago. No budget film making. Now, they need 200 people working on their short film.

@aronseptianto8142 3 жыл бұрын

you get more money you get to spend more money on things you want to do i think that's only fair?

@ruhaanchopra8878 3 жыл бұрын

They dont 'need' 200 people, but they 'can have' 200 people. Also there comes a knocking was a very limited resources film.

@nachoooooo800 3 жыл бұрын

@@ruhaanchopra8878 lol but there comes a knocking even had craft service, not to mention a somewhat huge crew for such a small short

@creativemindztv4240 2 жыл бұрын

i like your page thanks for the info.

@patrickfreeman5345 3 жыл бұрын

So definitely check out the short film before you watch this. OK, what is it called,? How do I find it? Where's the link?

@detidonafacul 3 жыл бұрын

QUESTION: In the film challange can we use stockfootage?

@richie6157 2 жыл бұрын

Hello guys!! Thank you so much for sharing all ur knowledge to us..❤😍 Can u guys plz make a video on how to shoot double role (dual acting) ...plzz

@jonathanmartin-ives8665 2 жыл бұрын

I saw The Statement for the first time yesterday! Awesome movie....

@storywala88 3 жыл бұрын

This was extremely helpful

@VicLabs 3 жыл бұрын

The Lars Von Trier film “The Five Obstructions” is all about how limitation produces creativity.

@sunlightpictures8367 2 жыл бұрын

Very inspiring, thanks! How did he get Zach Levi to be in the short?

@archonoff 3 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know what is that thing mounted above the lens in front of the external display?

@ParisDylan1 3 жыл бұрын

I'm currently in talks with a couple agents of some "names" for my film, Did you do this short SAG? Did Zach have an affordable/reasonable day rate (for an ALister)?

@IguanaMom 3 жыл бұрын

The filmmaker here and Zachary Levi are friends. At the time that this was filmed he was living (and quarantining) on Zachary Levi's 75 acre property in Texas that has a river running through it. Levi purchased the property in 2017 with plans to turn it into a film studio/arts commune/etc. Levi has a half dozen or so friends living on the property with him. The place is called Wyldwood (Wyldwood Studios).

@Cyberplayer5 3 жыл бұрын

I notice you have a few airlie shots did you have a drone? I didn't see it in your list below the video.

@aGuyFromTheBronx 3 жыл бұрын

i laughed out loud (like in real life) when i saw the title screen of this because as a no budget filmmaker i have found these same 4 L's to be really important - but my order is completely opposite haha, location and my limits are the first things i consider when im writing, lenses and lighting come after. im also just starting creating my own shorts so what do i know

@saifalnaqbi2819 3 жыл бұрын

What lenses do you use??

@stewartduggan2773 3 жыл бұрын

Can you tell me what lenses you used to shoot on the Sony A7 s mark 2 and Sony A7 3 please.

@recordinproducciones4347 3 жыл бұрын

About the make films challenge I wonder I am going to participate with a shortfilm on My Rode reel 2020 can I submit the same shortfilm on make films challenge?

@TadasAlmantas 3 жыл бұрын

Dear Film Riot team, thanks to Your efforts I have saved myself in multiple situations doing DIY filmmaking..

@johnbray9770 3 жыл бұрын

Is camera quality and audio quality taken into account or is it the story and shots themselves? Just asking because I don't know if I'll have access to my school's equipment because our film teacher didn't show up to school.

@electricflixproductions 3 жыл бұрын

I'd say that audio quality is usually more critiqued then video quality in most cases since it's usually one of the more upfront ways a viewer receives the story and mood that you are trying to create. This doesn't mean that video isn't a big factor aswell. Video quality isn't limited to just the resolution or frame rate of the video itself, it's more based off of experience and equipment on hand which can portray what all of these professionals and film studios have. That however should not take away the fact that video and audio quality only goes as far as the film's plot, idea, and execution itself. Just use what you have around you and make what you see in your head, if you have that down then you are golden.

@alex0589 3 жыл бұрын

Have you seen 28 days later? Just learn the craft, watch every video on this channel. Twice. And get to work. Get tested tho. Stay healthy.

@maddenfootballtalk6544 3 жыл бұрын

So Zac is his close buddy ? Man I wish I had ppl in my circle like that lol. Very inspiring Film Riot

@aadhilthanseer8823 3 жыл бұрын

Please do a tutorial of the scene in tenet final trailer where the water reverse when the protagonist steps on the water at the harbour

@jesseoliver3183 2 жыл бұрын

How did you get Zachary Levi for the film?

@woodsonsworldedutainment8028 2 жыл бұрын

How do you get a celebrity? Message them directly or go through their management.

@MaiElizabeth 3 жыл бұрын

I'm still using smartphone and action camera (still cannot afford a camera). I dont see that as a limitation, although it is. My limitation currently is story. I have problem to focus my imagination, to create STORY. I'm really bad at story.

@Mysteroo 3 жыл бұрын

We just gonna ignore how this "no-budget" film has light reflectors, professional actors, assistance from a crew, two decent cameras, a gimble, $40 LED lights, VR headset props, editing software, recording equipment, sound library, and more $100 lights?? Come on guys. I have no beef with videos on stuff that's above my pay grade, but don't pretend that this is "no budget." You're on KZfaq. Most of your viewers best hope is to make videos with their phone and NO equipment. And I say this as a guy who is lucky enough to actually have equipment

@legendp2011 3 жыл бұрын

Im curius if they shot s-log or cine-d on the a7sii. Im always uncertain shooting s-log (worried the image will fall apart in grade. can't afford tyhe a7siii right now)

@vinhdo1609 3 жыл бұрын

i would guess they shot Cine. i dont think they have enough light to shot with Slog since there is no light.

@Shawnspencestar 3 жыл бұрын

Okay but how did they get Zachary Levi?

@colleensilva3670 3 жыл бұрын

Shawn Spencer ....friends

@mamecheikhmbaye8491 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks🙏🏿🙏🏿

@redhood2394 3 жыл бұрын

You had me at Zachary

@saifalnaqbi2819 3 жыл бұрын

What lenses did they use?

@NIKONGUY1960 3 жыл бұрын

It’s one thing to talk about filmmaking on the cheap, it’s another to show how it’s done. Much appreciated.

@moviedorkproductions9465 3 жыл бұрын

The Statement is awesome sauce!Making do with what you have, I am great with. Writing a straight forward story with depth and conflict, I'm on that. Getting a star or two to be in my Low/No Budget, proof-of-concept short film (ESPECIALLY during a global pandemic) is what I need a little bit of help with . How can I make THAT happen?

@ShotByThomasGA 3 жыл бұрын

Make friends in the industry. If you live in an area (ideally LA, NY, or Georgia) then try volunteering with a production company as an intern for some of their projects and try to network with industry veterans. It takes years of experience and knowing the right people to get big names, so you’ll want to attach as many professionals as possible to the project before a big actor will consider it.

@cameronb4099 3 жыл бұрын

Did he mention the lenses they used to shoot this?

@ShashankGuruprasad 3 жыл бұрын

Having Sony as7ii, apurture and gimbal 🌚 you say limited bruh?

@shivam-cu8ki Жыл бұрын

Which camera used??

@aronseptianto8142 3 жыл бұрын

perhaps film riot needs to talk about acting at some point because some people don't get to have actors, they have to be the actor themselves

@fellawhofilms7760 3 жыл бұрын

1:15 What is that rectangular thing mounted on the camera? SOUND recorder?

@itsjantore 3 жыл бұрын

360 camera

@mgtocrateezspeaks3971 3 жыл бұрын

Lookin' like a millennial Wolverine. Great video. Me and a buddy are looking into writing and directing indies. I'm currently working on a novel. Hopefully one day I can make those books into films.

@potomacpictures5916 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job with the film. I wish he would have addressed casting. But my biggest problem after watching the BTS, is I didn't see any Covid protocols being followed. Zero masks. People were much closer than 6 feet. I would have been more impressed if he had followed the protocols. But still, nice film. Enjoyed it. Also, about your short film contest. How do you shoot a short film derived from your feature script when offices and restaurant interiors are closed and, well, you get the idea. Love your channel.

@FivosVas 3 жыл бұрын

For the film challenge, Can I participate with a music video film?

@jointhetable2941 3 жыл бұрын

You mentioned the 6 ft rule, is that regarding film making or COVID?

@TheGreatEscapeTravels Жыл бұрын

2 expensive cameras, a crew with tons of experience, an amazing actor, and you guys are lacking? Lacking what?lol I’m using an iPhone, doing the camera work, acting, editing, and using my own property to film mine! It’s insane how unique and creative you’re forced to be when filming your own shots lol Your short film looks amazing btw!

@chihokgauy9402 3 жыл бұрын

Do I have to be 18 to join??

@user-mp4yg2zt6x 3 жыл бұрын

Hello friend verry nice thanks good luck👍🌹

@AGuyCommenting 3 жыл бұрын

Who knew Film Riot would tell me to take some L's.

@Coolshows101 8 ай бұрын

I am glad I missed the contest,. Marketing to producers and other services isn't what I want.

@NoahNCopeland 2 жыл бұрын

10:13 that cause the sound was done inside Premiere XD

@matiaslucas8933 3 жыл бұрын

Me encanta como esto tambien se puede pensar en español

@JW-qd3ol 2 жыл бұрын

Zachary Levi is awesome!!!

@Anhhuydan 3 жыл бұрын

Hey guys !!

@neerajjha5672 3 жыл бұрын

Woh thats cool

@Darkwolves35 3 жыл бұрын

I'm just a martial artist and anime fan, even in my age, and I've been trying to shoot something with some form of martial arts, which is difficult because of the pidemic. But, this. This was okay.

@datadesign5260 3 жыл бұрын

Take a look at FilmSensei on KZfaq. 25 year martial arts. (it isn't me, by the way.)

@mdturnerinoz 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Ryan, Tell Zach next time he needs fishing rod sounds to checkout soundly dot com; I found some there. just FYI ... Soundly has quite a large library of SFX and other useful noises! :0)

@beribiskadras 3 жыл бұрын

I am a new to this whole movie/film writing making game. What is "6 feet rule"?

@gwynsworkshop6658 3 жыл бұрын

During covid everyone's supposed to keep a distance of 6 ft, it isn't a film making thing don't worry.

@beribiskadras 3 жыл бұрын

@@gwynsworkshop6658 gotcha!!

@plezidaningjhonnybenjamin6052 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Mr. Johnny Benjamin your unconditional fan, I would like you to give me some training on the specific effects. your effects are so real,Please do me favor. I'm lying I'm Haitian