THEY’RE NOT JUST CLOTHES Costuming is one of the most crucial elements of cinema. However, costumes are often an afterthought for the amateur filmmaker. Understanding how to costume your characters is one of the most powerful tools in filmmaking. Costumes
Do’s and Don’ts
BEFORE THE SHOOT Be honest with your actors about what the shoot will require of them. Set expectations early and clearly about your rehearsal schedule and any sensitive or physically challenging work that will be required of them. DURING THE
Auditions
In Person Auditions Post signs with the room number on the doors to the lobby and the casting board in the lobby. Put a sign outside the audition room “CASTING – PLEASE WAIT IN HALL” If appropriate, leave copies of the script pages (sides)
Casting The Right Actors
CASTING IS STEP ONE IN MAKING A GREAT FILM It cannot be overstated how much casting the right actor (or settling for the wrong one) can make or break your film. Casting is an art and like all good art it takes time. Start early
Locations Overview
WHAT IS A LOCATION? The slug line in the script, or heading of each scripted scene which should include Int./Ext. Set or Location and Day/Night, describes a “set”. Sets are either on stage, back lot or on location. There are local locations (those places within commuting distance) and distant locations (those places