Blocking out the first two episodes of "Unforgotten"

Walking into the set was a great feeling. We were moving forward with the Web Series we started so long ago. With two weeks till we start shooting it was a critical part that had to be done.

We started going over shots and immediately fell in love with the surrounding area. Our DP JD came up with some great shots and told us how we should move to make the series seem real. We went over the beginning scenes and moved on.

At the next location we practiced bounding and figured out the shots. This scene will have to be precisely done to make it look real. When we figured out this scene we moved on to the last location.

This location was were the characters would be doing some of there best stunt work. The training had to be right so everything can move smoothly and no one gets hurt.

With the day ending we stopped at a Taco Bell and had lunch and ironed out the rest of our schedule. More to come on "Unforgotten" in the near future so stay tuned.

Scheduling without a budget

One of the hardest things for an independent film company to do is scheduling, especially with no budget. When everyone is working for free you have to work around everyone's schedule. You have to try and match 7 to 10 people's schedules, almost impossible. You have to be able to flow with the hassles of jobs and trips that crew or actors have taken. It can be very complicating, but there are ways to lower the possibility of conflicts in scheduling.

First, try to know before you write your script whether you will have a budget or not. This will help you write to fit your budget and help you be realistic about finishing your film. If you have a limited budget you can write the story to have minimal characters and also try to use the crew members as actors too. By doing this you can limit your crew and cast to 3 to 4 people. Easing scheduling problems.

Another way to eliminate problems with scheduling is to make the scenes in the script have minimal characters in the same scene and make sure your shots are simple, no elaborate set ups. Instead concentrate on the angles and motion of the camera. Concentrate on the acting and getting great sound. So many film makers concentrate to much on special affects and forget about the core of a film; acting, lighting, and sound!

A great story is founded on concentrating on the interaction between characters, the way they evolve as they go through the film. When you make a script more simple and concentrate on theses elements not only do you help with future problems with scheduling but also create a story people will want to watch for years to come.

The Title of our New Web Series!

Coming up with a title for anything is very hard. If you get it wrong It ruins how people will perceive the whole series. You have to make sure that the title reflects what happens in the series. You have to capture the true essence of the story and relay it all in one to three words. It has to be something memorable and catchy so people feel the need to tell others about it.

So it is with great pride that we announce the official title of our new Web Series; "Unforgotten".