From Dream To Silver Screen Wagyu Films

In the latest episode the producers of OLDER GODS talk about the editing process of the film.

Its helpful to watch Older Gods BUT we've tried to keep the discussion spoiler free if you haven't seen it yet. We cover the below:

- How to choose what scenes to cut out
- Why your first edit is never any good!
- How the story changed during post production
- What surprised us during editing
- What scenes weren't working and had to be changed
- How we used re-shoots to fix problems
- Suitable run times for your film
- Lessons for first time filmmakers editing their own film
- How to get effective feedback for you film.
- Using music and sound to elevate your film

OLDER GODS IS OUT NOW ON AMAZON!

Older Gods is a terrifying cosmic horror that UK FILM REVIEW described as "Horror of Lovecraftian proportions, that makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand up."...
INDIEWRAP calls it "A truly unforgettable cinematic experience.." and
SCREEN CRITIX labelled as “Dark, twisted and unsettling’..

OLDER GODS is available to rent and purchase now on Amazon and all good VOD platforms from as little as 3 pounds or 2 dollars!

In our latest episode we speak to Gerald Buckfield who recorded the sound of Older Gods AND composed / produced the soundtrack!

We talk with Gez about the following:
- What was it like working on Older Gods together
- Common sound problems to avoid on set
- Advice for getting the best sound on set so you don't have to rely on ADR
- How we initially worked with Gerald just for sound but were introduced to his amazing music
- The most difficult parts of producing a score
- How film makers can work with composers to get the specific sound they need
- How to use music to improve a scene (or how the wrong music can spoil one!)

AND YOU HEAR EXAMPLES FROM THE OLDER GODS SOUNDTRACK!

Listen to the latest episode of the podcast from Wagyu Films where the production team discuss the filming of our upcoming full length feature film, OLDER GODS. Plus updates on PATRIARCH.

Covered in the episode:
- The story of Older Gods
- Working in a remote location, miles from anywhere and the problems you will find
- Problems we ran into that film makers should keep in mind
- Techniques we used to move through shooting quickly, but keeping quality high.
- Managing the footage & digital files as you film
- Working with actors and choosing the right people for your project
- Choosing the right location for your film
- Equipment that helped us move quicker through the shoot
- Our favourite aspects from the shoot
- Advice on how upcoming filmmakers can do the same

We mentioned in the podcast that we filmed in 11 days but we have had 2 pick up shoots since recording!

In this episode. the crew discusses the production of a new short film that we are turning into a TV pilot and an update on Patriarch.

Listen to find out the below:
- How we filmed a TV pilot in 2 days
- Things to keep in mind for production design of your film
- How having a good relationship with location managers is essential
- Processes to save time
- Ideas of lighting equipment to use
- Working with actors
- Keeping to schedule
- What mistakes we made and how you can avoid them.
- Filming during Covid
- Movie news
- An update on Patriarch and other projects we have on our slate in 2021
- Film recommendations

In this episode, the team discuss how the Patriarch script was written and how you can improve the quality of your own screenplays (as well as getting them done faster).

Some of the topics covered:
- The different drafts of Patriarch and what we learned along the way
- Strategies for producing your script faster
- How to improve dialogue
- Writing to produce the film OR to sell it
- How to format scripts
- What actors want to see when reading your script

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In this episode. Storyboarding artist Andrew Sexton explains how we produced the boards for Patriarch and the benefits of boards for the crew.

Listen to find out the below:

- How a director & storyboard artist can work together effectively
- How storyboards help the editor of the film
- Processes to save time
- What to avoid / not worry about
- How storyboards can actually help your sound department
- How your storyboards will help improve the VFX / CGI process
What mistakes we made and how you can avoid them.

The episode is hosted by Writer / Director David A. Roberts

This podcast is sponsored by Zymplify – Sales and marketing automation software that helps your business grow… Fast. Go to zymplify.com/patriarch for 20% off your first 3 months.