Help with a short film. Any film makers out there?

[Signalstar]

FaRmLaNd said:

Signalstar said:

Hey so I am directing my first short film in the next week and I was wondering if anyone had any tips.

A few questions I have:

On paper, what color text photographs best on film?

For a scene I need to film a thrown plate hitting one of my actors in the head. Is there any way I can do this without actually throwing the plate?

I need to film in a Chinese restaurant. Everyone says I should just go inside and start filming in one with permission. But I expect filming will take a few hours so wouldn't it be better to create a set that looks like a restaurant.

Keep in mind I have next to no budget for this :p. Thanks.

What colour text looks best on the screen as in digital text or actualy text that you're printing onto paper and then recording with a camera?

Just cut away from the actor and show another actors reactions or something. Add in a sound effect and the audience will do the rest. You don't have to show it. Exhibit A: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPFJupeaCuA&feature=related Watch from 1:20. No need to show the act.

Just ask your local chinese restaurants for permission and shoot it during the day when no-ones eats there. Most places will let you do it for free or for a cheap price. Don't make a set unless you can do it well, otherwide it'll look horrible.

Text printing on paper. Thanks for the advice.