If you took the advice above and are working with skilled performers, they’re used to self-taping auditions. This forces your actors to become your crew. When choosing to do a narrative project on Zoom, social distancing is an immediate precaution. Minimize Technical Aspects as Much as Possible A beautiful night shot on Zoom with actors Sasha Roiz and Julie Benz. Here’s a scene with actors Sasha Roiz and Julie Benz. Do your homework on the script, know what you want, and cast actors who can deliver.

So much can be forgiven technically, but a bad performance can kill any script. If your script is gripping and your artistic vision clear, chances are you’ll find actors willing to do your project. Good actors want to work on good material. I directed from Dallas, while my actors were in Los Angeles. Your actors can literally be anywhere in the world. Virtual filmmaking actually makes getting the right cast easier. Which brings us to talent-the key to script-to-screen success. Director Alfred Hitchcock once said,ĭialogue should simply be a sound among other sounds, just something that comes out of the mouths of people whose eyes tell the story in visual terms. The extra consideration with Zoom is that action will be limited, and your screenplay will be dialogue driven. With any short film, you’re looking for a simple plot and complex characters, a compelling conflict, and a surprising, but truthful, resolution.

The platform might be unusual, but the content demands remain the same. But, it is also a natural medium for filmmakers struggling to find a way to connect with their talent and reach an audience.

The company launched in 2012 as a cloud-based platform for video, voice, and content sharing for businesses and organizations. Zoom literally came into existence to help craft a love story.

The practical hero emerging for filmmakers is a program that CEO Eric Yuan created while trying to connect with his long-distance girlfriend. However, our need for connection is still vital and artists always rise to the occasion. We’re in a particularly difficult time where cinemas are dark and people are isolated. From the big screen to the small screen to the portable screen, one thing is constant-people have the need for a shared experience. From etchings on caves to radio airwaves. Let’s explore the important elements you’ll need to know to make a successful short film using Zoom technology.

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