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Jun 18

Low-budget filmmaking tip #149

Posted on Friday, June 18, 2010 in Uncategorized

Have your background extras dress and appear as generic as possible. This includes clothing, hair, whatever. If you notice them, they’re doing it wrong.

Jan 14

Low-budget filmmaking tip #26

Posted on Thursday, January 14, 2010 in Uncategorized

Have prize drawings for extras, if you have more than half a dozen. Everybody puts their name in a hat, and at the end of the shoot, draw for prizes. Movies are good prizes. Must be present to win. Helps ‘em stick around longer, too.