This section of the website is for me, the writer/director of Skycrash, to reflect on the whole pre-production, production, and now soon-to-be post production process. We literally finished filming last week as I write this and while the production is still fresh in my mind, I think these reflective posts would be helpful for other independent filmmakers on a shoestring budget, as well as helpful for me for future projects.

I am a big believer in analyzing one’s process, knowledge, and outcomes so that each successive film becomes (hopefully) better and better. I’ll be covering everything and anything that comes to my mind, from casting ideas, to lenses, to problems we had with cast and crew. Hopefully I can help you, my fellow filmmakers, navigate the shark-infested waters of indie filmmaking that much better and safer.

-Taegen Carter

Skycrash Filmmaker’s BLOG

What i would do differently
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What i would do differently

There was a lot that was done right, but what was a mistake, and what did I learn from those mistakes? The next feature film will be even better!

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Using Cinema Glass
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Using Cinema Glass

Are professional lenses really worth the dramatic cost? Can’t a talented color grader get the same look?

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