HIGH: Virtual Production on an Indie Film Budget
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In this episode, we talk with filmmakers Jonathan Mason and Tisha Robinson-Daly about their journey into virtual production and the challenges they faced in filming the teaser for HIGH - an indie film that explores the world of tower climbers.
We cover:
‣ How indie films can use virtual production
‣ Mistakes and challenges in working with VP for the first time
‣ How to maximize time and budget with your Virtual Art Department
And a whole lot more
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Connect with Tisha and Jonathan @ HIGH - The Film:
HIGH - The Film - https://www.highthefilm.com
HIGH - The Movement - https://highthemovement.com
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Highthefilm
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/highthemovementandfilm
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefilmhigh
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/highthefilm
Jonathan @ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-mason-37888217
Tisha @ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tisharobinsondaly
📝 SHOW NOTES
HIGH - The Film
https://www.highthefilm.com
HIGH - The Movement
https://highthemovement.com
Reaching the Peak: Exploring Virtual Production on an Independent Budget
https://filmmakermagazine.com/121951-virtual-production-high-tisha-robinson-daly-jonathan-mason/
"HIGH" indie film marks another successful proof-of-concept for disguise-powered VP
https://www.disguise.one/en/insights/news/high-indie-film-marks-another-successful-proof-of-concept-for-disguise-powered-virtual-production/
HIGH Proof-of-Concept Teaser
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FH4eI0SJFM
BTS: How to use VP on an Indie film budget
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyvHP_6UtuA
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⏱ CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:16 HIGH - The Movement
08:45 Discovering Virtual Production
09:15 Tribeca Unreal Engine Program
10:45 Advocacy for Tower Climbers
12:45 Exploring Virtual Production
15:35 Budget and Practical Challenges in Virtual Production
17:59 The Previs Process
22:50 Changing the Proof of Concept
27:50 The Production Process
32:40 Creating a World with Virtual Art Department
35:50 Cutting Shots and Adding Last-Minute Shots
38:48 Discovering New Shots and Happy Accidents
40:35 Lighting Techniques and Capturing Height and Perspective
46:00 Mistakes and Lessons Learned in Virtual Production
51:05 Maximizing Time and Money in Virtual Production
56:00 Virtual Production in Film Schools
59:00 What's next for HIGH?
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