Filmmaking Secrets! Write a ZERO Budget Movie|Master Course (Udemy.com)

Almost parallel to my concept of low or zero budget movies. I have already tried some youtube serial shoots in this manner. The technic described in this course has further strengthened my belief that content with minimal important support is enough to venture in film making. Days have changed with high level camera mobiles and petty shooting accessories available around for such type of low budget filming. Eager to shoot my first low budget film with tips given in this course. One thing I missed in this course was some on floor practical footage. Else was too good ! Thanxxxx.

It was good on the account that he explained everything about writing a screenplay that can be produce for 1000 dollars or less base on the things you have it was a new hunch experience for me thanks I’m glad I took the course I would recommend anyone for the course thanks again

This guy does a great job presenting an inspiringly down-to-earth attitude and approach to making movies fast and cheap, that in no way interferes with or hinders individual styles or preferences regarding art and entertainment. You could do both a low budget Amadeus or the next Texas Chainsaw Massacre (both masterpieces in my book) with this guy as your guide.

The best part of this is the insights provided by the instructor, Craig, and his references to actual film situations that he has experienced. He tended to be a bit repetitive on some points. We got the idea about the assets early on as well as the benefit of finding locations to use and then writing the script with the location and available assets in mind. But he came back to those points over and over again and dwelled on them a little more than was necessary. He is an engaging speaker and enunciates clearly. His audio was good and clean and the lighting for his presentation was great. He kept the right side of the screen darker so that he could throw up some titles there to emphasize the main points. His ten points for scriptwriting are also a great, practical guide to get started writing. But what this course cries out for are video clips that illustrate what is being discussed. He has made a bunch of films, perhaps he could use scenes from some of them or at least some stills to show what he is talking about. He must also have some photos of himself at work on a production-- those would also be helpful. If you are doing a course about filmmaking it is a shame to mainly have a guy talking to you about it without any visual elements to view. For a few topics we didn't even see him, just a digital star cluster video of the type used for backgrounds in films; only there was nothing else. Still, this is a worthwhile course, especially for beginners, and Craig is very convincing when he tells you that it is possible to make a feature film for practically nothing.

He had some good advice. I just feel that the style of the video wasn't quite up to scratch. It would make for a great podcast or audio book. If the course had a few breakdowns of some of his work like expense sheets or gear breakdowns, I feel that I would happily have given it 4 stars.

Course delivers exactly what it promises - good solid info on how to create a movie for a very low budget. I really like the 10 step work sheet for your screenwriting. This is incredibly useful, and well explained on the ccompanying video. Thanks Craig. I especially respect the fact that you're not a 'subject' expert whose done some research and thrown together a course. You are a real in the trenches film maker, practicing what you preach.

Started a bit slow and sparse on details, but filled them in later. More specifics were added that made this a worthwhile course with useful tips. Some parts may seem obvious, yet necessary, but overall I found much helpful information.

Thank you Craig. As a father supporting his teenage sons passion to be a screenwriter, director and cinematographer your experience and insight is so valuable and much appreciated. You offer so many tools, concrete advice, creative ideas and easy to understand concepts and flowing but well structured formats. Best overall film making course on Udemy. My son and I highly recommend this course. Looking forward to the Sound Design Foley Master Course. Best Regards. Don and Jonathan K. - Las Vegas

I like how he explains the screenwriting process. It's not some mystical thing, but with work and effort, plus your creative juices, you can produce a screenplay that someone would be interested in making. The 10-point system is applicable to many forms of storytelling, not just screenplays.

The idea is it is easy to make a lot of money in movies with a small investment. That's fine but I am still in doubt. Anyhow it is worth a try. I will follow the whole course to find out where I should start. ...Having gone through the whole course, I will had that the course has a lot of merit and value in giving great advice to start making movies, or start thinking about starting making movies. It is really good. Thanks