eHow videos on indie films like find a crew and scheduling

How to find a Crew for an Indie Film:

You need a camera man, an audio person, and people to build the sets. The people need to be as interested in making the film as you are. The schedules have to be set.

http://www.ehow.com/video_2384797_crew-indie-film.html

How to Schedule Indie Film Production:

Indie films are short so it may take as little as 2 weeks to film. There are actors that may have an attitude and bail if they have to work for too long. He says that he usually shoots all the scenes with an actor (who will most likely bail) in one day, and then the actor is free to go.

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How much Footage does your Film need?

If it's a 1hr and half movie, then you need 30-40 hrs of footage. Label all your tapes and keep them in a safe place so you won't lose it.

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What Tape Formats Can an Indie Film use?

It depends on your budget and what cameras you have. He mentions Mini DV, DVC Pro.

http://www.ehow.com/video_2384800_tape-can-indie-film-use_.html

How to Deal with Actors:

In indie films, you get local actors, and most are from theatres. Acting in theatre, you are bigger, more gestures and louder. On film, you act more subtle. There are method actors who stay in character even when they're not shooting.

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