Making movies is fun, and one of the goals of Guerrilla Productions is to encourage other people to make their own movies. We want you to have fun, too! Please browse, comment, and enjoy.
These are low- or no-budget tips, tricks, how-to's, cheats, and techniques for solving problems, figuring out how to make something work that might otherwise cost thousands of dollars (or more!) You're not coming here with your hundred-million dollar budget film questions (unless there's a really good tutorial) -- you're coming here because you want to make a movie and you've got limited resources. Maybe we can help you stretch those resources, or find resources you didn't know you had, or use your resources in a way that's unexpected and different.
If we can help you do one thing better than you had planned, then we think we've done a good thing.
If you want to write a guest tutorial, please by all means, please contact us, as we'd love to host it!
Should I use a microphone?
There's really only one answer -- yes -- and here's why.
Where can I find lights?
Lighting is a critical element of filmmaking and here are some ways to acquire lights on the low-budget for your production.
How can I make convincing fake blood?
A brief rundown of basic blood recipes and techniques for use.
How to build a cheap-ass steadicam?
If someone's watching your movie and they ask "How did you get that shot?!", you win.
Resolving set conflict #1
My star wants it shot one way and I want it shot another way. How did this happen? What should I do?