This kind of online networking is fast becoming the norm for all media creators as productions span the globe and resources have to be shared.
Go Professional with next generation online sharing complete with video meet up and department specific resources. Go here for your free Google Site for every production you make. I use this tool on every single film I make and it doesn’t cost a dime. Google still offers free websites and with a quick template design you can store scripts, call sheets, schedules, production photos, updates and more online and share with everyone you invite. You can meet, store and package your entire production in virtual space and make sure everyone has the latest tools using these next generation cinema hacks. Brick and mortar offices are so 20th century and today’s DIY filmmaker uses a digital production office to get it on. Hacks 7 & 8 aren’t so much softwares as they are destinations. Find out more about this number one tool here. This is a robust and well-featured DIY tool that I adore and I use for quick commercial shoots, 2nd unit and pickup shoot days when I need a quick reference and log.
Email your contacts without a worry from anywhere your phone works. Plan your shots based on your script and schedule right on your phone.
The mobile app for Mac and Android (that’s being ported to OS and PC) is the DIY phone filmmaker’s brain trust. Using a token based system for activation, it’s a timely, accurate and professional way to polish your business plan or package. Here’s an interesting online based budgeting program that’s pricey – but it ties into industry rates, union specifics, local specifics and is perfect for crafting a ‘guesstimate’ for investor reference and pitching.
Get Pro software here. Check out their App Friendly link for the Mobile Version here (note: must have full versions of scheduling or budgeting to use the app.) Learn this software and put it on your resume. It’s also expensive (unless you’re a student and can score a sweet academic discount) but well worth the expenses.
Go here to get fuzzie!Įntertainment Partners software has been the flagship software for the movie business since the 1980’s! It’s what I’ve used for every commercial feature film, television show and big-budget mini-series and is trusted and respected by financiers, banks and investors.
I’ve used this for two feature films and it’s efficient, feature friendly and comes in various sizes to suit your budget. Go here to get started.įuzzle, what? The Germans have some funny names for things – and this robust scheduling tool is a kick ass lightening toolset allowing you to organize your shoot in record time. Look for their Call Sheet software and Labor Rate Guides for added professional insights and intel. I’ve used this on a number of features and it’s a rich Filemaker based system that is more than capable of detailed organizing and budgeting a feature film or full length web series. Jungle has a wide variety of products available for all price ranges (from Student to Pro) incorporating schedule and budget together in their flagship Gorilla product line. No budget component here – but it’s a great organizational tool that’s perfect for first timers looking to streamline. Beloved by film students and DIY content creators, Celtx has all the tools you need to get the job done on short film and web content.
This is the free screenwriting software program that’s grown up into a subscription-based scheduling, storyboard and online asset management toolset. Here are 8 tools to make your next project a reality and 1 shameless self-promoting hack that you need to get today. Keep this in mind always.įor DIY content creators, there are a number of resources available for you to use. Change one of them and it affects the other. Your Script, Schedule and Budget are tied together.
The more time you spend figuring out the time available and the money you want to spend in direct relation to your finished script – the better the final project. If you want to make a successful web-series, short film, or feature with limited funds, it’s all about the advance preparation.