CHAPTER 2
SWITCHING TO A FILMMAKER’S BRAIN
As I mentioned previously, when the pre-production phase is executed correctly, half of the project is already done.
It is amazing how seemingly mundane decisions can have a huge impact on time and budget in both production and post. A great example of pre-production efficiency is what I call Woody Allen’s low-floor trick. The renowned director prefers to shoot on the first or second floors of a building as opposed to higher floors. Why? Simply because waiting for elevators to move equipment and people up and down several times a day can waste precious time. Additionally, on low floors Allen’s director of photography can easily add additional lights through the windows, something that’s difficult and ...
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