How to Make a Low-Budget Sci-Fi - Recursion BTS

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  • čas přidán 8. 06. 2024
  • #diyfilmmaking
    In this behind the scenes featurette, we take you through all the DIY techniques we used to make the sci-fi film "Recursion".
    (I do not own any of the music used, all rights go to the original copyright owners)
    Recursion - short film out now! • Recursion - Sci-fi Hor...
    Space Vessel Iris and its crew encounter a troubling discovery as they embark to what they believe to be an uninhabited planet.
    Written & Directed by Caden Butera
    Shot on a Black Magic Ursa Mini 4.6K with a Rokinon 24mm T1.5
    Starring:
    Stephen Morton
    Jeremy John Rogers
    Bonni Binoche
    Stephen Lloyd
    John Gessner
    Prop design: Joe Cruzaedo Wagner, Caden Butera, Mark Butera
    Bridge set design: Caden Butera, Mark Butera
    Cockpit set: Philip Poling
    Stunts & wirework: Jerry Buxbaum
    Wirework studio & FX : Mystery Ridge Ranch (Jerry Buxbaum, Amanda Steen
    Cinematography: Dashawn Bedford, Caden Butera
    Camera Operator: Dashawn Bedford
    Grip: Evan Olsen
    Sound: Evan Olsen
    Editor: Caden Butera
    PA:Corey Summers
    Special Thanks to
    Max jordan
    Post Falls Costume Place INC
    Rylan Butera
    Dylan Opp
    Kyle & Denise Kennedy
    CMTV
    Music provided by: Filmstro
    This film was made for Filmstro + BAFTA short film competition.
    Filmed in Oldtown & Coeur d Alene Idaho.
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Komentáře • 53

  • @Mr_Sarcasum
    @Mr_Sarcasum Před 3 lety +40

    So to clarify, this wasn't filmed in space?

  • @CadenButera
    @CadenButera  Před 3 lety +21

    To address the obvious, YES this video is a little late, lol. 3 years late to be exact. I stumbled across all the hard drive footage a couple days ago and cut it together for ya. Hopefully you enjoy!

  • @sbcinema
    @sbcinema Před 2 lety +18

    the practical effects really paid off, making the whole film feel far more realistic

  • @Liquidcadmus
    @Liquidcadmus Před 4 dny +1

    amazing! as an independent film maker, watching this is very inspiring

  • @stuartfrohna7470
    @stuartfrohna7470 Před 2 lety +7

    how to make a low budget mobie: have a super cool abandoned building right next to you

    • @CadenButera
      @CadenButera  Před 2 lety +1

      I think you might have missed the point of the video, my friend 😃😂

  • @DangerousMuteLunatic
    @DangerousMuteLunatic Před měsícem

    Holy shit, the Sawmill looks amazing. I have a concept I'm expanding that I'd want to look just like this, and initially I was planning on green screen sets. These look way better!

  • @Zampolit1
    @Zampolit1 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Some of the sun spots would look great with a blue cel put over the hole to create some ambient light.

  • @AntonDoiron
    @AntonDoiron Před 9 měsíci +3

    Very cool! Your team has a lot of good ideas. One of the problems I've had with my Sci-fi films is the length of time it takes to build the sets, film in them and also the multiple years of post production to do the space ship animations and composite effects. Space Trucker Bruce took 6 years to make and my current movie is going on 10 years. It looks like you managed to produce a good quality film in a lot less time. Good job!

  • @jeremyrogers8828
    @jeremyrogers8828 Před 3 lety +1

    Hey, my film kids and I enjoyed this much. Love it personally.

  • @mermaidmotelmedia
    @mermaidmotelmedia Před 3 lety +2

    Dang this is CRAZY!!!

  • @ozcinemarob
    @ozcinemarob Před 2 lety

    totally amazing work.

  • @dragonreader3817
    @dragonreader3817 Před 3 lety +10

    I think I like practical effects better than computer generated ones. They are more fun to watch the making of. Not to mention cheaper. 😜

  • @calebkeller7694
    @calebkeller7694 Před 4 měsíci

    I know you posted this video 2 years ago but holy crap the film and effects look so good!

  • @ohouse_cinematics
    @ohouse_cinematics Před 2 měsíci +2

    such a great behind the scenes video

  • @AllanGildea
    @AllanGildea Před rokem +1

    Brilliant!

  • @gabrieloflaherty9187
    @gabrieloflaherty9187 Před 2 měsíci

    So creative.

  • @deejmartinez7939
    @deejmartinez7939 Před rokem

    Wow amazing!

  • @baptistoriginals
    @baptistoriginals Před 11 měsíci

    major kudos for this production!

  • @theneighborlynetwork
    @theneighborlynetwork Před 11 měsíci

    This was super interesting to watch. You made amazing use of low budget and this turned out so well done :) Really inspirational and picked up a few interesting techniques from this, thank you!

  • @cadenbuterachannel2265
    @cadenbuterachannel2265 Před 3 lety +1

    Wow much good

  • @unexplainedoccurrences
    @unexplainedoccurrences Před 8 měsíci

    Great video, really enjoyed it, and well done... Just watched the film as well... Great work! Loved it!

  • @films_by_aw
    @films_by_aw Před 7 měsíci

    This is awesome! Great innovation and talent to create something like this.

  • @nikospitr
    @nikospitr Před rokem

    bravo, it was amazing short film !!

  • @tericknelson9015
    @tericknelson9015 Před rokem

    Looks like a 90s scifi. Good Job!

  • @chrisstcroixfilm
    @chrisstcroixfilm Před rokem

    Well done.

  • @mrbecker7628
    @mrbecker7628 Před 2 lety +1

    This place should be the location for future movies

  • @Likeabossdeangelo
    @Likeabossdeangelo Před 2 lety +1

    this is so inspiring man, The work that wen't into this is insane! Great video dude

  • @DangerousTV69
    @DangerousTV69 Před rokem +1

    big help working on our first sci fi!

    • @CadenButera
      @CadenButera  Před rokem

      When you’re done with it send me the link!

  • @peterxyz3541
    @peterxyz3541 Před 6 měsíci

    Frat time on your chan, i sub for the education on making movies on the cheap. Thanks

  • @DavidMadeira29
    @DavidMadeira29 Před 10 dny

    What wasn't in there, the old distillery?! I think the Old Dam would be more recommended for encounters of the third kind. I guess that year the Cowboys didn't won the Superbowl nonwithstanding Elliott and Prescott. I don't know. Namastè.

  • @JimReincke
    @JimReincke Před 3 lety +1

    Fun!

  • @timaltevers9436
    @timaltevers9436 Před 3 lety

    Movie magic!

  • @igorschmidlapp6987
    @igorschmidlapp6987 Před 2 lety

    I think that I'll look to buy an old industrial park in the Rust Belt to rent out as movie sets... ;-P

  • @igorschmidlapp6987
    @igorschmidlapp6987 Před 2 lety

    The helmet light source for the actor's face didn't make sense realism-wise in '70s "Battlestar Galactica", and it doesn't now (nobody wants a light blocking their vision in space). Been a 50 year pet peeve of mine...

  • @seanpairman7393
    @seanpairman7393 Před rokem

    Did you guys use the G1 or G2 ursa

  • @africansuperherojordan6029

    Guys I also want to make a short scifi

  • @JacobPatrick1
    @JacobPatrick1 Před rokem

    Did I miss where they gave an idea of the budget range?...

    • @CadenButera
      @CadenButera  Před rokem +1

      It was about 1 grand

    • @JacobPatrick1
      @JacobPatrick1 Před rokem

      @@CadenButera "INCONCEIVABLE"
      Really?!?!?!?! Wow!
      Thanks for sharing. 🙏
      Amazing job! 👏

    • @CadenButera
      @CadenButera  Před rokem +1

      @@JacobPatrick1 Thanks, dude! It was only possible because we shot over a weekend and all the cast and crew kindly volunteered their time

  • @pawsitivenooz
    @pawsitivenooz Před rokem

    I'm so impressed with how you cut the funds. Wau. If you ever want a decent screenplay contact me - I actually write them custom designed and with a low budget in mind - I studied screenwriting, acting, filmmaking and PR so every script is tailored to genre and efficiency. XO

  • @danielwofford275
    @danielwofford275 Před 5 měsíci

    -BUDGET : (estimated) $1,000

  • @zebrapringlez3141
    @zebrapringlez3141 Před 4 měsíci

    Not really low budget if you filmed in space, not everyone can afford to buy a rocket.