How to Make a Low-Budget Sci-Fi - Recursion BTS

#diyfilmmaking
In this behind the scenes featurette, we take you through all the DIY techniques we used to make the sci-fi film "Recursion".

(I do not own any of the music used, all rights go to the original copyright owners)

Space Vessel Iris and its crew encounter a troubling discovery as they embark to what they believe to be an uninhabited planet.

Written & Directed by Caden Butera

Shot on a Black Magic Ursa Mini 4.6K with a Rokinon 24mm T1.5

Starring:

Stephen Morton
Jeremy John Rogers
Bonni Binoche
Stephen Lloyd
John Gessner

Prop design: Joe Cruzaedo Wagner, Caden Butera, Mark Butera
Bridge set design: Caden Butera, Mark Butera
Cockpit set: Philip Poling
Stunts & wirework: Jerry Buxbaum
Wirework studio & FX : Mystery Ridge Ranch (Jerry Buxbaum, Amanda Steen
Cinematography: Dashawn Bedford, Caden Butera
Camera Operator: Dashawn Bedford
Grip: Evan Olsen
Sound: Evan Olsen
Editor: Caden Butera
PA:Corey Summers

Special Thanks to

Max jordan
Post Falls Costume Place INC
Rylan Butera
Dylan Opp
Kyle & Denise Kennedy
CMTV

Music provided by: Filmstro

This film was made for Filmstro + BAFTA short film competition.

Filmed in Oldtown & Coeur d Alene Idaho.

[Liquidcadmus]

amazing! as an independent film maker, watching this is very inspiring

[sbcinema]

the practical effects really paid off, making the whole film feel far more realistic

[CadenButera]

To address the obvious, YES this video is a little late, lol. 3 years late to be exact. I stumbled across all the hard drive footage a couple days ago and cut it together for ya. Hopefully you enjoy!

[Mr_Sarcasum]

So to clarify, this wasn't filmed in space?

[AntonDoiron]

Very cool! Your team has a lot of good ideas. One of the problems I've had with my Sci-fi films is the length of time it takes to build the sets, film in them and also the multiple years of post production to do the space ship animations and composite effects. Space Trucker Bruce took 6 years to make and my current movie is going on 10 years. It looks like you managed to produce a good quality film in a lot less time. Good job!

[Zampolit]

Some of the sun spots would look great with a blue cel put over the hole to create some ambient light.

[dragonreader]

I think I like practical effects better than computer generated ones. They are more fun to watch the making of. Not to mention cheaper. 😜

[DangerousMuteLunatic]

Holy shit, the Sawmill looks amazing. I have a concept I'm expanding that I'd want to look just like this, and initially I was planning on green screen sets. These look way better!

[peterxyz]

Frat time on your chan, i sub for the education on making movies on the cheap. Thanks

[DavidMadeira]

What wasn't in there, the old distillery?! I think the Old Dam would be more recommended for encounters of the third kind. I guess that year the Cowboys didn't won the Superbowl nonwithstanding Elliott and Prescott. I don't know. Namastè.

[igorschmidlapp]

I think that I'll look to buy an old industrial park in the Rust Belt to rent out as movie sets... ;-P

[cambelusthecreator]

How much was this? great work by the way.

[africansuperherojordan]

Guys I also want to make a short scifi

[pawsitivenooz]

I'm so impressed with how you cut the funds. Wau. If you ever want a decent screenplay contact me - I actually write them custom designed and with a low budget in mind - I studied screenwriting, acting, filmmaking and PR so every script is tailored to genre and efficiency. XO

[zebrapringlez]

Not really low budget if you filmed in space, not everyone can afford to buy a rocket.

[stuartfrohna]

how to make a low budget mobie: have a super cool abandoned building right next to you

[jeremyrogers]

Hey, my film kids and I enjoyed this much. Love it personally.

[TheViolenceConductor]

I was done at "There was an actual rib cage, on the floor..." Wow. lol

[mrbecker]

This place should be the location for future movies

[Likeabossdeangelo]

this is so inspiring man, The work that wen't into this is insane! Great video dude