What does a Producer ACTUALLY Do? | Easy Guide to Make a Short Film

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  • Опубликовано: 5 окт 2024
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    Moses is back in the studio for another producing challenge. This week, he walks us through the pre-production of a short film based on La La Land and shows us how a professional producer would handle everything, from location scouts to scheduling.
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Комментарии • 193

  • @StudioBinder
    @StudioBinder 4 года назад +94

    Thanks for including us at 2:55 Indy Mogul!

  • @TohirT
    @TohirT 5 лет назад +89

    I LOVE how knowledgeable Moses is. He notices the tiniest details in the shot and right away breaks down all you need to accommodate those details. Real pro at work!

    • @fernando749845
      @fernando749845 Месяц назад +1

      Here's advice from a Hollywood producer: don't make shorts, instead make (zero budget) features (~90 minutes). There's no money in shorts and almost no one watches them. Features WILL get eyeballs and show your potential as a bankable producer/director. If you still want to make a short, keep it under 5 minutes, if you go over definitely no one will watch it.

  • @felixhemstadius100
    @felixhemstadius100 5 лет назад +68

    THIS is quality content

  • @JosephGarcia
    @JosephGarcia 5 лет назад +39

    BROO so much freaking knowledge poured out here

    • @B3Band
      @B3Band 3 года назад +1

      So much knowledge that 99.9% of us will never, ever use lol

  • @sarararah18
    @sarararah18 4 года назад +52

    All the deepest questions in life, answered

  • @laxi8305
    @laxi8305 3 года назад +29

    This was so detailed and AMAZING content! It's honestly the first video out of hundreds that give a clear overview of what a producer does

  • @trav3rsy
    @trav3rsy 5 лет назад +159

    Film Riot : Making a short film...
    Indy Mogul : How to ACTUALLY make a short film...
    oooooooooo shots fireddddddddddd. XD

    • @petero1068
      @petero1068 4 года назад +16

      Film Riot : makes films; Indy Mogul : TALKS about making films. 🎤💧

    • @Rob_-dv6ei
      @Rob_-dv6ei 4 года назад +2

      Nah.

    • @liquidphoniclofi9615
      @liquidphoniclofi9615 4 года назад +2

      @@petero1068 Classic director perspective vs producer perspective.

  • @JulesFredericNerestant
    @JulesFredericNerestant 5 лет назад +27

    Super important for indie peeps that can see how to scale this down to their productions. Great stuff!

  • @d0ntchange
    @d0ntchange 5 лет назад +17

    You are such a God send! You give years of life learned filmmaking trial and error lessons in these videos. I can’t believe how amazingly possible you make this super illusive dream feel. It’s super inspiring...super motivating! You guys work super hard but trust me as a fan it’s always appreciated

  • @mikemaresh2417
    @mikemaresh2417 3 года назад +7

    I like the common problem solving aspect of this video. Really cool concept to see a producer talk his way through the problem and solution.

  • @curtisjudd
    @curtisjudd 5 лет назад +50

    Soundies are down at Trew Audio reserving the 8 channels of wireless they're going to need. 😉

    • @indymogul
      @indymogul  5 лет назад +12

      Definitely. Prepping to do the most important and under appreciated job on-set.

    • @WalioNYC
      @WalioNYC 5 лет назад +28

      Yep. And communicating with Hair and Wardrobe on hiding lavs. And with Music Director on playback tracks, PA speakers and in-ear monitors. And G&E on generator placement. And Set Dec for floor, wall and ceiling treatments as well as placing plants. And Locations to ensure a fairly quiet location and no planned construction noise. And Sparks for a power drop. And Camera for sound hops and timecode sync, especially because there is a SteadiCam in use. Basically trying to minimize anything that has burned me in the past.

    • @curtisjudd
      @curtisjudd 5 лет назад +3

      @@WalioNYC All spot-on.

    • @closeoutentertainment
      @closeoutentertainment 4 года назад +5

      @@WalioNYC This is potentially one of the most underrated comments I've seen about sound, so much knowledge and experience on sound included in a short paragraph. Thanks!

    • @nomavamthanyana
      @nomavamthanyana 3 года назад

      😂😂😂 batteries

  • @ocfilmsdotcom
    @ocfilmsdotcom 4 года назад +3

    We do a lot of commercial/corporate work and this video is a perfect tool to show our clients what really happens in the planning and behind the scenes. They have NO CLUE! :)

  • @losangelesnative1586
    @losangelesnative1586 4 года назад +9

    Q: In the movie “US’ with Jordan Peele there were 3 production companies listed in the opening credits. Blumhouse, QC, Monkeypaw. Which company actually is in charge of securing the locations, permits, getting the catering, renting the equipment ect

    • @Emir-Husidic
      @Emir-Husidic 4 года назад +8

      A simple Google search shows that QC is purely a financer. Monkeypaw is Jordan Peele's Production Company so possibly someone there did the actual work. Blumhouse is a distributor/studio/production company/financer so they were probably in the mix on the decisions but probably didn't actually make them but it's also not impossible.

  • @DingleDays
    @DingleDays 5 лет назад +8

    This is such awesome content. There is not much out on RUclips that delves into this much detail on this subject. I pull several tips on Indy production from this channel. Thanks so much for producing awesome, actionable, and informative content. Keep it up. We appreciate it!

  • @mikedelgado8888
    @mikedelgado8888 5 лет назад +13

    I got to work with Moses on set, Awesome Dude

  • @Firewheelers
    @Firewheelers 5 лет назад +61

    Thanks for reminding me why I like guerrilla filmmaking

    • @UDCMComedy
      @UDCMComedy 5 лет назад +2

      Jonathan Amen.

    • @JOESUBA122
      @JOESUBA122 3 года назад

      🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🎥

  • @AllThingsFilm1
    @AllThingsFilm1 5 лет назад +2

    I shot a feature film in a friend's house. That last toilet paper tip is priceless. Follow it to a "T". Great video, guys.

  • @yentl
    @yentl 4 года назад +7

    Please do more interviews with this guy 🙏

  • @indochinapatriot435
    @indochinapatriot435 3 года назад +1

    I remember True being the go to guy in “ Atlanta “?.
    I worked under Jack Coffee, Jimmy Osburn.
    And of course when John sold to true.
    Retired in Thailand.☮️
    Jack retired just up the road from me in Patong.
    PS … always bring the key sound.

  • @Robi_joe305
    @Robi_joe305 5 лет назад +8

    Love this channel & series! Waaaay better than film school! Keep up the great work!

  • @losangelesnative1586
    @losangelesnative1586 5 лет назад +3

    Love when you bring Moses on

  • @kecokent8605
    @kecokent8605 2 года назад +1

    10 minutes in and I'm already overwhelmed lol I'm trying to educate myself for when I start shooting my own indie films and this is a lot of great content. I'm going to take this in stride.

  • @shinli5368
    @shinli5368 4 года назад +1

    This is really helpful to explore my way of thinking. I've watched this video for several times and now can remember and understand it. Thank you Ted and Moses.

  • @OlympiaStudiosProduction
    @OlympiaStudiosProduction 2 года назад

    Moses!! Yes!! Tracking down all the episodes with him cause the knowledge he's sharing is invaluable!

  • @billtotolo
    @billtotolo 4 года назад +4

    This was great, I love how his mind works. Would love to work with Moses one day.

  • @ProfBowen
    @ProfBowen 4 года назад +2

    This is a terrific video and very informative and insightful. The one thing I find puzzling is that the services of a location manager seem to be ignored. No time is allowed to find and secure the locations. Most of what the producer is taking upon himself in the location scout are issues that a location manager and a transportation coordinator should handle. The producer honestly should not be worrying about parking and portalets and where lunch will be and staging at the location except to the extent that they are collaborating with and supervising location and transportation heads. I’d want my producer to be worrying about higher level issues than these

    • @Kevoin_
      @Kevoin_ 4 года назад +1

      Budget restrictions maybe🤷🏼‍♂️

  • @DommoDommo
    @DommoDommo 5 лет назад +6

    I love when you two do videos together. I have a question though, I finally got hired by a real studio doing a real film as a PA. I've never done it before so I guess they're taking a gamble with me but I'm super excited. Any advice/tips you guys could give me?

    • @sunpak1233
      @sunpak1233 4 года назад +2

      Network network network and find something creative so youre not stuck in production the rest of your career.

    • @joshpark868
      @joshpark868 4 года назад +3

      Congrats! They say never become a too good of a PA because you won't move up the ladder. Be nice and kind, listen to others and memorize their names. Life moves in the direction you want generally and if you have a goal in production world, no matter where you're starting, you'll get there.

  • @TheHypeEngine
    @TheHypeEngine 5 лет назад +9

    This is a great informative video on filmmaking. Thank you.

    • @indymogul
      @indymogul  5 лет назад +1

      you bet, thanks for tuning in!

  • @jahvarmclean3061
    @jahvarmclean3061 5 лет назад +1

    Indy Mogul are you guys spying on me? i made it to the second round of a film competition and this video comes out. thank you so much !

  • @junkheadrooster
    @junkheadrooster 3 года назад

    Going to re-watch this a lot the next few weeks, months and years.

  • @ghostmysteries971
    @ghostmysteries971 2 года назад

    Very excellent information so much goes into making a film from start to finish, it starts with planning and going from there.

  • @aguilacalva958
    @aguilacalva958 2 года назад

    LOVED this video! Please do more of these break down videos

  • @mariarincon4624
    @mariarincon4624 Год назад

    Awesome!! I believe this is my passion and a perfect match for my technical yet creative personality!!! I hope to become a great producer one day!!!!

  • @Videoeverday
    @Videoeverday 4 года назад +1

    Please suggestion production software which helps us with end to end management of a movie project.

  • @mattbader9480
    @mattbader9480 3 года назад

    Clear, concise, and incredibly informative. Thank you so much for this excellent video.

  • @SidewaysUpJoe
    @SidewaysUpJoe 5 лет назад

    The details... the details. Always nice to hear from you guys. Thanks for the insight.

  • @nickshostak1336
    @nickshostak1336 3 года назад +1

    "Gonna need a long oner of a guy playing a grand piano."
    ...doesn't invite sound dept to the production meeting...
    This is indeed a great intro to what a producer does.

  • @HackingHollywood
    @HackingHollywood 5 лет назад +1

    The setup being described sounds like non-union (typically low budget to mid budget, and generally short films, Indy movies, or commercials, not network TV shows or Network Films)... PA’s don’t typically drive vans on union tv/films. Also pop ups generally come from locations or transpo and crafty is it’s own department. There are definitely different scales of Hollywood productions, and what’s being described is not what’s regular for bigger shows (La La Land was most likely union).

  • @AwesumCookies
    @AwesumCookies 5 лет назад

    Most informational filmmaking channel! These are super helpful and interesting 👍

  • @patshafer678
    @patshafer678 5 лет назад

    This is super helpful to someone trying to film my first short! Thank you so much.

  • @305kubrick
    @305kubrick Год назад

    Packed, concise and educational info 👏👏👏👏👏🔥🔥🔥

  • @khun-sing
    @khun-sing 5 лет назад

    This was so awesome. Thanks for making such helpful and actually informative videos. Keep it up!

  • @cesardavid5925
    @cesardavid5925 3 года назад

    i would really love to see a continuation to this with some more scifi producer, or the kind of movies that use a lot of green screeen and how it change the game

  • @TheThompson425
    @TheThompson425 4 года назад

    This was a super valuable video for an upcoming wannabe producer (Like Me) I would love more video's with this guy so I can learn more.

  • @charlesb-philosophy
    @charlesb-philosophy 4 года назад

    Oh my gosh... I love this video.. Soooo helpful. Thank you so much.

  • @linken_lp
    @linken_lp 5 лет назад

    Love this guy ! Always giving so much information and details !

  • @JohnHollands
    @JohnHollands 4 года назад

    Great info. I'd encourage you to have the Editor in early prod meetings. Piano music and poolside band is almost certainly playback so there needs to be prep for that.
    If the piano is NOT playback, i.e. it is PRAC, you've blown out your shoot by several hours, maybe another day, plus... timing.

  • @whothetechknows
    @whothetechknows 2 года назад

    Whoa. I learned a lot from this one. 👍 Thanks

  • @funnysapiens
    @funnysapiens 2 года назад

    I guess we definitely need a third-day shoot for the 3rd scene,
    as its the climax with a complex choreography in one shot we need to rehearse that several times before going into the final take(maybe several takes depending on set mistakes, mis synchronization), also our shooting duration is limited as story requires certain natural lighting. The pressure of doing this kind of scene in a day after shooting the 2nd scene might drop the production quality.

  • @102Kojak
    @102Kojak 4 года назад

    This was insanely helpful. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and the tips.

  • @polinapetrova2694
    @polinapetrova2694 4 года назад

    This really is quality content. Great work!

  • @TheHardTake
    @TheHardTake Год назад

    Blimp light works great for that.

  • @Diro_Nikhil
    @Diro_Nikhil 4 года назад +1

    For an Indian crew this is one day shoot for all 3 scenes. Double Shift
    Post Lunch : Pool Party 1pm- 6pm
    Post lunch : Restaurant Scene - 8-12 pm
    Dinner at Restaurant (same location) - Junior Actors packup , Choreographer Call in
    Dance Sequence : 4am to 6am (easier permission)
    Pack up
    P.S. - Tough Schedule, not really !

  • @polygon.fiction6514
    @polygon.fiction6514 Год назад +1

    Any chance someone can break this down further when it comes to co-producers, line producers, etc? I want to get more into this side of the industry, even at a very small scale (even as an assistant to an assistant), but there's just so much to it. I've tried getting entry level positions at productions offices to no avail. I've worked on set, but that's a different path.

  • @Jewclaw
    @Jewclaw 4 года назад

    i love the videos with moses

  • @ericminerv
    @ericminerv 3 года назад

    Side note dully noted. Thanks for this vid, it did wonders for me.

  • @lolzipopz1
    @lolzipopz1 4 года назад

    What an informative video. I love all the tips guys. love it! 😍

  • @JamesDescutido
    @JamesDescutido 3 года назад +1

    I literally learnt more things in this video than I did at a film course at university lol

  • @seanschnyder9067
    @seanschnyder9067 4 года назад

    This dude a bad man!!! Legit problem solver.

  • @RobertShaverOfAustin
    @RobertShaverOfAustin 4 года назад +3

    *QUESTION:* What is a _soft hold?_ I can kind'a guess but I'd rather know for sure.

    • @joshpark868
      @joshpark868 4 года назад +1

      Basically asking for an availability and letting them know you could be booked for the mentioned dates. In case if that person gets another offer for overlapped days, primary hold could potentially get a courtesy call to either release or put a solid booking to secure the schedule.

    • @RobertShaverOfAustin
      @RobertShaverOfAustin 4 года назад +1

      @@joshpark868 Hey, thanks for the clarification. Peace

  • @alexman378
    @alexman378 2 года назад

    Kept waiting for you to throw that opening scene of La La Land, just to see how he’d react.

  • @kVarfpv
    @kVarfpv 5 лет назад +3

    Hoa never new so much was involved in filming each scenes...

  • @abbiebking
    @abbiebking 4 года назад +1

    Kind of Disappointed you don't mention Script Supervisors in this video. A Script Supervisor is a Department head and a huge part of the process especially for Indy Films. I would Love to see you guys talk about that more. Especially the relationship between a Script Supervisor and a Producer As well as their relationship to the director. It's such an Important job and is not talked about enough, I would Love to see you guys cover it.

  • @sijigs
    @sijigs 3 года назад

    Wow thank you.. subscribed

  • @susansmith-Bibleresearch4674
    @susansmith-Bibleresearch4674 2 года назад

    Such great info! Thank you!

  • @danjenkinsdesign
    @danjenkinsdesign 4 года назад

    That dance scene was shot in Griffith Park, not a public street. I used to walk my dog in that exact spot.

  • @TheHardTake
    @TheHardTake Год назад

    Third scene is evening or dusk for night with a sky replacement.

  • @dantheman2907
    @dantheman2907 5 лет назад +4

    I came to find out what a ACTUALLY Producer was. I stayed to find out what a Producer ACTUALLY does.

  • @GREENLIGHTFILMMAKING
    @GREENLIGHTFILMMAKING 5 лет назад +1

    Yes! This is a great how to💯 #filmmaking #behindthescenes

  • @Lionrisesproductions
    @Lionrisesproductions 5 лет назад

    Great video. Love this series you guys have going. But good God. No wonder movie tickets are so expensive hahah.

  • @falconawesomeness1141
    @falconawesomeness1141 5 лет назад

    So much valuable information!!!

  • @tom_something
    @tom_something 3 года назад

    I guess one of the benefits of having most big productions all in California is that busy producers don't have to keep up with state laws for a dozen or so different states.
    But also, if they're shooting in a different state, the laws in that state are probably more lax than the ones in California, so there are fewer bad surprises.
    If you're going to cut your teeth in one locale, it might as well be the one where the laws are strict, the highways have heavy traffic, the sky is the wrong color, there are always helicopters flying around, and the side streets are hilly and narrow.

  • @closeoutentertainment
    @closeoutentertainment 4 года назад

    This is fantastic! Really interesting premise to convey all of the behind the scenes logistics.
    Edit: just made it to the end of the video. What would estimated budget of these three scenes be on an indie shoot?

  • @J.F.M.ORIGINALS
    @J.F.M.ORIGINALS 5 лет назад

    Please about the film contest. How many minutes should the short movie be?

  • @rodneyschmidt3652
    @rodneyschmidt3652 5 лет назад +1

    Too funny... I thought the entire "Lovely Night" dance scene was shot on a sound stage. The lighting around the actors looks so locked off in contrast to the background and the pooling of the light compared to the sharp silhouettes of the surrounding hills and landscape with classic distant lights in the background... I just thought they went for the old school sound stage look.
    And there is practically zero atmospherics around the actors in the shot... no bugs, smoke, wind, haze... wow.
    Not that it wasn't already a lovely scene, but it has just become infinitely more interesting!

    • @fjodorf7341
      @fjodorf7341 4 года назад

      Well, that might still be the case. This videos was theoretical after all - maybe it wasn’t shot on location.

  • @tazfairbanks9510
    @tazfairbanks9510 3 года назад +1

    What is the software used for planning in this video?

  • @bryanoliveira9513
    @bryanoliveira9513 Год назад

    i miss this indy mogul 😭

  • @LouiWoodman
    @LouiWoodman 4 года назад

    More Moses!!!

  • @dominikapinkowski4209
    @dominikapinkowski4209 4 года назад

    Another great vid!

  • @thunder28rl
    @thunder28rl 4 года назад

    That tattoo is awesome

  • @bempartington4299
    @bempartington4299 3 года назад

    The batteries ting doh

  • @hernanassali9026
    @hernanassali9026 5 лет назад

    Man I love all the videos in your channel! Thank you and keep it up!! Btw... please, pleaaase do something about your mic. The levels and the "tss" sounds often kill my ears. I can't be the only one!

    • @indymogul
      @indymogul  5 лет назад +3

      Assali Hernán probably could have respected the sound team more for this one.

    • @hernanassali9026
      @hernanassali9026 5 лет назад +2

      @@indymogul I commented before seeing that part of the video haha! Yup that was it!
      Great video, very insightful!!

  • @AGS-8785-D1R
    @AGS-8785-D1R 4 года назад

    I'm confused. Nowhere in this video or description does it say where we get those RGB bulbs in the floor lamps. Where are my RGBs, Ted? Where are they?! Just kidding. Love the channel. Love the vids.

  • @JayDee_24
    @JayDee_24 5 лет назад

    Awesome video! Keep 'em coming! :D

  • @amirsanjaricomposer9535
    @amirsanjaricomposer9535 4 года назад

    great video. Thanks!

  • @labronjnba5098
    @labronjnba5098 5 лет назад

    Very insightful presentation.....👍

  • @HarryClipzFilmz
    @HarryClipzFilmz Год назад

    Learning how to be a independent producer taking Daniel Breas classes.

  • @indochinapatriot435
    @indochinapatriot435 3 года назад

    Terintino did “ Resevor dogs “ in 2 empty buildings by the LA river.
    That’s how to save money.
    Killer script.

  • @philpritchard5173
    @philpritchard5173 4 года назад

    Great video. Thx.

  • @indochinapatriot435
    @indochinapatriot435 3 года назад

    Why the dynamic mic’s ???? In the shot?
    I’ve earned nominations on Newman plant mics.
    Sanken lavs.

  • @MultiAustin86
    @MultiAustin86 4 года назад

    What about closing down the 405 FWY?! I’m dying to know how many portipotties were needed 😂 But for real, all jokes aside. How does that scene get made?

  • @BooseJuice
    @BooseJuice 4 года назад

    God bless Moses for keeping it a buck 🙏🏿

  • @c.w.johnsonjr6374
    @c.w.johnsonjr6374 4 года назад

    Why did the last scene need a water truck for PSI?

  •  4 года назад

    Love this!

  • @iamcoryjames
    @iamcoryjames 5 лет назад

    This is soooo helpful and in depth. We need more content like this!

  • @michael_viteritti
    @michael_viteritti 4 года назад

    Great video :D

  • @SirSeabass
    @SirSeabass 2 года назад

    Locations, locations, locations. Get a location manager. Were pretty good at all that stuff.

  • @TrinityGal9
    @TrinityGal9 3 года назад

    Can you do a video like this but with a 3D Nnimation Producer & Production Manager? Please!

  • @jgvbadv
    @jgvbadv 5 лет назад +2

    I'm scared.. literally :D

  • @claeslundin9542
    @claeslundin9542 4 года назад

    Great stuff. But all these permits??? Åre you shooting in sovjetunionen???