The 4 L's of No Budget Filmmaking

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[@oscarcsekey7323]

Imagine just calling up Zachary Levi for a lil project lol

[@master.rancisis.figures]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fl65gphvebCGh7c&feature=emb_logo

[@ChonnyStone]

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]

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]

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: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYvTp4mdnNmqr80

[@mrshadow2514]

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]

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

[@jas_bataille]

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.

[@keithartworker]

" The absence of constraints stifles creativity" - Orson Welles

[@Uhfgood]

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

[@briskryant1286]

@@Uhfgood Amazing?

[@Uhfgood]

@@briskryant1286 - far from

[@JeezVince]

@@briskryant1286 yeah, sure

[@arjunaryan9425]

I saw Zachary Levi and pressed play

[@mishalnelson805]

Levi was the fifth L

[@Dullboy_Jack237]

Same

[@BrokenBicyclesProductions]

The 5th L: Levi

[@DroiMedia]

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

[@BrokenBicyclesProductions]

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

[@Jaskab0b]

Levi?

[@themadraseye]

Lawliet.

[@truthforever242]

The 7th L: Luffy

[@MadMojo]

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]

The typo in this 🤣

[@JohnsAmerica]

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]

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

[@dg415]

RT

[@kargetikargeti]

Correct

[@FekLeyrTarg]

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: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5zQi6NrmMyVobc )

[@juggernot1556]

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

[@joshuadanso6753]

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]

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

[@theresemarkham9387]

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]

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

[@annaspeer8734]

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! :)

[@SacredRealmProductions]

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.

[@overportfilms]

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]

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

[@TheQuilava96]

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.

[@bryansiepert9222]

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]

That fishing pole tho..

[@OlgaKuznetsova]

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

[@SmartphoneFilmmaker]

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. : )

[@DanielS2001]

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

[@rafebird3775]

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!

[@non_regulars]

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

[@nishantkumar2194]

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

[@Kevlexicon]

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

[@kieranarmstrongproductions4743]

"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]

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.

[@salmosdelanoche]

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]

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]

@@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]

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.

[@iamabsolute8059]

This what I needed, thanks pal..

[@RavinderSingh-ft5dw]

Fantastic work dear

[@DayOneFilmsCompany]

Great share, learnt a lot from this video!

[@maniravandi5983]

love these

[@andrewharris7517]

Thank you for your Continued inspiration..

[@cinemasanders977]

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.

[@HitechProductions]

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. :^)

[@derikwingo2723]

This looks AMAZING!

[@cutseencinematics]

this was great - thanks so much

[@austinfilmmaker4074]

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

[@erictelchik]

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

[@jankmedia1985]

Great info.

[@Suave26]

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?

[@FearlessNetwork]

Lots of great conversations to be had. :)

[@KikyAbduh]

Just saw the short film, its sooo cool!!

[@theipsgill]

Thanks for this

[@argonhousefilms2760]

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

[@romanokoenmusic]

Great tutorial. And that auto-focus is sweet.

[@patrickfreeman5345]

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?

[@user-nn2wv9zn6l]

Great video

[@rockybproduction9038]

Great short

[@HitechProductions]

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.

[@aGuyFromTheBronx]

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]

What lenses do you use??

[@VicLabs]

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

[@creativemindztv4240]

i like your page thanks for the info.

[@storywala88]

This was extremely helpful

[@sunlightpictures8367]

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

[@recordinproducciones4347]

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?

[@richie6157]

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]

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

[@archonoff]

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

[@aadhilthanseer8823]

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

[@legendp2011]

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]

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

[@stewartduggan2773]

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

[@Cyberplayer5]

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

[@ParisDylan1]

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]

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).

[@TadasAlmantas]

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

[@hermanmern]

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

[@aronseptianto8142]

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

[@ruhaanchopra8878]

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

[@nachoooooo800]

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

[@detidonafacul]

QUESTION: In the film challange can we use stockfootage?

[@moviedorkproductions9465]

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]

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.

[@maddenfootballtalk6544]

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

[@saifalnaqbi2819]

What lenses did they use?

[@jesseoliver3183]

How did you get Zachary Levi for the film?

[@redhood2394]

You had me at Zachary

[@fellawhofilms7760]

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

[@itsjantore]

360 camera

[@johnbray9770]

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]

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]

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.

[@woodsonsworldedutainment8028]

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

[@DocBenson]

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]

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

[@alex0589]

« I got a guy »

[@DangerousMuteLunatic]

It's da magical world of ✨CONNECTIONS✨

[@alex0589]

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]

It's probably because they did a commercial together. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fl65gphvebCGh7c&feature=emb_logo

[@mamecheikhmbaye8491]

Thanks🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@MaiElizabeth]

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.

[@shivam-cu8ki]

Which camera used??

[@cameronb4099]

Did he mention the lenses they used to shoot this?

[@Shawnspencestar]

Okay but how did they get Zachary Levi?

[@colleensilva3670]

Shawn Spencer ....friends

[@FivosVas]

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

[@beribiskadras]

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

[@gwynsworkshop6658]

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

[@beribiskadras]

@@gwynsworkshop6658 gotcha!!

[@ShashankGuruprasad]

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

[@aronseptianto8142]

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

[@NIKONGUY1960]

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

[@moetarded7757]

I was up till 3am writing. Have not forgotten. Just haven't slept. Lol

[@mgtocrateezspeaks3971]

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.

[@jointhetable2941]

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

[@plezidaningjhonnybenjamin6052]

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

[@gabrielidusogie9189]

2:41 what tool is the lady using?

[@ThatOneComposerGuy]

It’s just a reflector. She’s bouncing some sunlight on Levi from below. 👍

[@user-mp4yg2zt6x]

Hello friend verry nice thanks good luck👍🌹

[@neerajjha5672]

Woh thats cool

[@AGuyCommenting]

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

[@dishadidi3000]

Nice

[@chihokgauy9402]

Do I have to be 18 to join??

[@mortlevie]

Hey Just jumped over from my TV to my computer to find out Zach Ramelan's Page. Was wondering if you could possibly in the future if you could Give the Film makers full name and Title of the short films so we don't have to jump back and forth to figure it out we can not see links using Amazon fire sticks, Roku's PS4's etc.. Iv'e noticed this done in the past and just stopped the video and didn't even get up to look at the creator its just a lot of work to turn on the computer from across the room wait for it to power up go on KZbin and look it up it takes people out of the mood but in this occasion I decided to so i can leave this suggestion so hopefully people who are watching your content who have the same issue can find the creators and videos easier i'm also subscribing to Zach's Channel since i'm here which I would not of done if didn't turn on my computer but definitely would have from my TV if I had his full name given and spelled out on the screen.. This Is Just A Suggestion I love your content and thanks for taking the time out to read.

[@mortlevie]

After watching both Now I see you actually added the names but only after telling the viewer to stop the video and watch the short film to not ruin the experience which is extremely frustrating but if i knew to wait 5 seconds I wouldn't of had to get up and do all of this work! please put the names BEFORE asking the viewer to stop the video and check out........ETC

[@Anhhuydan]

Hey guys !!

[@matiaslucas8933]

Me encanta como esto tambien se puede pensar en español

[@NoahNCopeland]

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

[@frontrowins]

Cool

[@Darkwolves35]

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]

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

[@Coolshows101]

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