We Shoot a Sci-Fi Film in Our Garage!
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What this video covers
A family transforms their garage into a convincing sci-fi spaceship interior to shoot a 20-minute short film called Pod 13. The production took place over three days with the entire family pitching in as crew, following months of preparation and set-building. Multiple cameras were used to capture the footage, and the behind-the-scenes process of pulling the shoot together is documented throughout.
Key takeaways
- ◆A full spaceship interior set was built inside a domestic garage on a low budget
- ◆The short film was shot over three days using the family as cast and crew
- ◆Multiple cameras were used across the production
- ◆Months of pre-production and set construction preceded the actual shoot
- ◆Demonstrates that convincing sci-fi environments are achievable at home with planning
Who this is for
Haunt builders and Halloween set designers looking for inspiration on constructing immersive sci-fi or futuristic interior environments on a low budget.
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