Making a movie is kind of like building a business that will only be in operation for a few months. Whether you’re working for a large production company, or you’re producing a small independent film, the situation is the same. You need flexibility. You need mobility. And you’ve got to keep your costs down no matter what.
Movie productions are notorious for going over budget. Staying on schedule and on budget is a constant daily battle. A little bit of bad luck can turn your small production into a much bigger production than was ever hoped for.
Thankfully, we live in a time when technology is favoring filmmakers. Not only is digital film and editing equipment dramatically reducing the costs of producing a film, but basic office expenses are at an all-time low. A producer can manage a production crew through laptops, cell phones, email, and fax to email services.
Even in the pre and post-production periods, there’s huge savings to be had from these technologies. Writers, directors, producers, and staff can run their entire operations from home, restaurants, or coffee shops, reduciung the expenses for the production. Technology like this can really mean the difference between a movie being made or not made at all.
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