Q&A: How (Not) To Record Low Budget Sound

In this edition of Q&A I'll answer some of your questions and comments that you’ve posted such as: how (not) to record low budget sound, whether my film Relics got into festivals, is the film festival model a myth, how did you shoot a documentary locked off and what my experience in the film industry is like.

List Of Films Featured:
The Artist (2011)
Fire At Sea (2016)
Relics (2017)

0:00 Introduction
1:07 Recording Low Budget Sound
3:02 Making Of Relics
5:01 Did Relics Get Into Festivals?
5:59 The Festival Model Is A Myth
7:27 How To Shoot A Documentary Locked Off
8:55 My Film Industry Experience

Music:
Noir Et Blanc Vie - ‘Knowpe;
Noir Et Blanc Vie - ‘FynestLyke’
Noir Et Blanc Vie - ‘A Typical Ride Out’
Noir Et Blanc Vie - ‘MydNyte’

[InDepthCine]

If you have any other questions for a Q&A video please comment below.

[joshdiditt]

Can you do a video on "What makes a film look low-budget" then go over the things we can do to make our films stand out?

[ColGAFilms]

“ Demystified” is an important thing. When I went to “film school” (just three semesters of Georgia film academy) the biggest thing I learned was simply the step by steps of making a movie, locations, casting, lighting, time management of the shooting day. Once I understood that, it “ demystified” everything, I knew how to make a movie, and after making my first 20 min short film, I too realized all the mistakes I made and know what to do different next time.

[libertines]

"the festival model is a myth". That's so dumb lol. Like I get not liking the festivals or not liking the politics, but festivals are still the best way to meet and make connections with actual filmmakers. The two times ive been to festivals I've met friends for life and got jobs through said festivals. I think people assume when youre entering into festivals you want to be the next kevin smith or Robert Rodriguez, but that isn't the case. I just want my movie screened in a theater and to meet filmmakers.

[hootu]

I did a feature in the similar way u did back in 2018, black and white as well, but only done with post last month. It gave me more confidence after watching your channel. I also had bad sound, but overall, the experience and the work is worth it. I had been pessimistic for the past 2 yrs but now watching u describe yours gave me some hope.

[mythcrab]

Relics looks beautifully shot. Inspiring stuff!

[sajaldp]

Thank you so much for this video! From few days I am so much worried about the sound recording part of a project I’m working on which is set to be shot in few days. This video came as a rescue. Thanks again.

[elijahhatcher-kay]

Where can I watch Relics? This is a great video, as always, and I'd love to see some of your work.

Best,
A young amateur filmmaker

[TheDecree]

love these, hope your channel takes off

[anthonysomelier]

I am also shooting in Tokyo Run and Gun Guerilla style. Subway scenes are always difficult, because people around will definitely look at your camera.

[marliini_]

has anyone ever told you how nice your voice is to listen to

[palmaceiamovie]

The discord idea was great, thanks for doing it!

[Nextdivine]

Thank you for making this content. Watching your videos is quite insightful.

[nickvokey]

Best low budget option I find is to use $20 lavs and have each actor record it to their phone.

[deckard]

for recording sound and having light in moving shots i filmed fully on my own, i built a rig with all of this on it i could carry on my own

[PVMMAC]

Love the zoom recorder in jackets, passes round, LOL 😂 💯👍indie baby

[Jeroen_Ech]

When I'm making something i usually put my zoom H1 on the end of a stick, it works great!

[maelc]

I actually produce some amateur movies. I have some questions about festivals : how do you choose them ? How do you get into them ?

[masterv]

Can you make a tutorial video on camera movement used majority of scene depending on emotional conveying

[LucaCaserta]

Well done, guys! I would like to see your movie "Relics", where could I find it?