CHAPTER 5

Budgeting, Scheduling, and Pre-production

 

 

 

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Sound is faster and cheaper than picture to create. But it’s not instant, and it’s not free. Having the right resources can change your film from embarrassing to elegant.

Professional sound people are a bargain when you consider their skills and experience, and how that makes your production go faster and turn out better.

Beginning sound people and volunteers can be a bargain, but only if you provide the time and training for them to do a good job.

When you’re scouting locations, remember you’re making a talkie. A location that sounds bad can kill your film or its ...

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