Radiator Blog

JUNE 2, 2023

Instead there's cutscenes without animation, scripted conversations without choreography, and readables you rarely read because the game never pauses. As a narrative stop-gap, every boss unlock quest features mandatory scripted scenes where you listen to faceless blood ghosts re-enact the boss backstory while you jump on furniture.

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Filmustage

DECEMBER 9, 2024

A shooting schedule for an indie film goes way beyond simple calendar planning. A well-laid-out shooting schedule is crucial for your indie film's success. This piece walks you through the steps to create the quickest way to schedule indie productions , from breaking down scripts to planning daily shooting blocks.

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Filmustage

JANUARY 14, 2025

Your brilliant script could be the next big blockbuster, but without a perfectly crafted synopsis , it might never make it past the first reader's desk. Many incredible scripts get tossed aside simply because their synapses can't capture the magic in the correct number of words. Sounds scary? Simplify Your Storytelling!

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PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Yet, for indie dev Almar, it offered an escape from the corporate rat race he felt trapped in. So, almost two years ago I decided to fully embrace the indie path and became a solodev.” At first just a bunch of notes and drawings, after analysis I do have already rough scripts, GDD’s and plenty of documentation.

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Filmustage

MARCH 5, 2025

Creating a film budget is one of the most essential steps in turning a script into reality. Plan smarter and stay on budget with AI-powered tools! Creating Your Budget Framework The film budget optimizes financial planning through AI-driven automation, ensuring seamless integration across all production stages.

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Filmustage

AUGUST 1, 2023

The method used for script breakdowns was still stuck in the analog era. Pens, papers, and piles of scripts – it was a tedious process that ate up so much valuable time. This was the seed that later grew into Filmustage—an AI-based platform that automates script breakdown, making the process faster, simpler, and more accurate.

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Filmustage

APRIL 10, 2023

Filmustage Filmustage is an AI-powered pre-production platform that automates script breakdown, budgeting, and scheduling. Unlike traditional budgeting solutions, Filmustage eliminates manual data entry and generates budget estimates based on the script itself, optimizing financial planning in real time.

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Filmustage

APRIL 10, 2023

Filmustage Filmustage is an AI-powered pre-production platform that automates script breakdown, budgeting, and scheduling. Unlike traditional budgeting solutions, Filmustage eliminates manual data entry and generates budget estimates based on the script itself, optimizing financial planning in real time.

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Filmustage

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

We'll plunge into real-world examples, from Hollywood blockbusters to indie diamonds, where masterful budgeting strategies birthed legendary cinematic moments. ✨ Filmustage , a cutting-edge AI-powered platform, empowers filmmakers to navigate these budgetary crossroads with confidence. How Budgeting Shapes Every Frame of Your Film ?

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Filmustage

MAY 18, 2023

Image source: IMDb.com The indie film sector has also embraced drones. Filmustage employs advanced AI for script analysis , which can scan the script for potential risks, including weather and other meteorological considerations that could impact drone usage.

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Filmustage

MARCH 18, 2022

When a script arrives at a studio, and this is particularly exacerbated in the case of indie films, producers ask: can you make a film for a certain amount of money? And currently, together with the Perfection42 team, she is on a mission to empower CGI & game Creators to reach Unlimited Quality with custom AI tools. "We

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Filmustage

AUGUST 30, 2022

We're not just turned on by the idea of moving the film industry forward, but we do believe that some latest innovations like automatic script breakdown can breakthrough the way people work and think. Filmustage Filmustage is the first cloud-based platform that provides access to an AI-powered script breakdown.

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Filmustage

MARCH 11, 2025

Production teams now see a complete transformation in how they handle their daily scheduling tasks as AI and cloud computing become more sophisticated. AI-Powered Scheduling AI has changed how production teams create call sheets by using smart algorithms to optimize shooting schedules. billion by 2030.

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Filmustage

JANUARY 16, 2025

Every step - from breaking down scripts to the final touches - calls for the perfect blend of creative genius and technical prowess. Whether you're cooking up the next Marvel blockbuster or crafting an indie gem, knowing your VFX ropes isn't just helpful - it's essential! Ready to unlock the secrets of VFX breakdown ?

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Radiator Blog

MARCH 16, 2023

Tim Schafer also has to refresh his writing workflow; should the blockout dictate the script, or the other way around, or how do you manage that back-and-forth? Then at a design process presentation, Anna warns the current workflow may sideline narrative design and scripting, and level design lead Ryan says no it's not (period).

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Filmustage

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Indie films or lower-budget productions would operate with significantly lower figures. Optimize your production costs with AI-powered budgeting and streamlined financial planning. Optimizing Crew and Equipment Let's explore how AI-powered solutions enhance resource utilization while delivering exceptional results.

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Filmustage

DECEMBER 10, 2024

From Breakdown to Budget in Clicks Save time, cut costs, and let Filmustages AI handle the heavy lifting all in a single day. Script Optimization for Budget Constraints The screenplay acts as your financial blueprint for any film project. Writers must create scripts that pack a dramatic punch while keeping production costs low.

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Filmustage

MAY 30, 2023

For instance, licensing a famous Beatles track for a pivotal scene would be considerably costlier than obtaining rights for an indie artist's song. Among its many beneficial features, Filmustage's AI Analysis stands out as a powerful asset for music licensing considerations.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

AUGUST 9, 2016

This was the case of third party scripting languages such as Lua, Python, Squirrel, etc. When we originally made Godot, we were completely certain that we wanted our main scripting language to be dynamically typed due to the high accessibility this provides. Why Visual Scripting? So then, again, why visual scripting?

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Filmustage

JANUARY 21, 2025

Time to turn your festival dreams from indie darling to box office royalty! Tribeca isn't shy about charging $60-$500 per submission, while smaller regional festivals keep it indie-friendly at $15-$90. When played right, this investment could turn your indie dream into the next festival darling! Spoiler: Filmustage did.

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Filmustage

APRIL 10, 2023

Pre-production costs encompass script development, casting, and location scouting, while post-production costs involve filming, editing, and visual effects. Pre-production: During the pre-production phase, filmmakers focus on developing a robust script, assembling the perfect cast, and finding appropriate locations.

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Radiator Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

During this time, mission selection is restricted and progression is heavily scripted / controlled. I know it's easy for armchair indies like me to complain about pulling punches. Wisely, the game doesn't really explain invasion conditions, and the uncertainty is a lot more interesting (until it isn't).

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Filmustage

APRIL 21, 2023

Clerks: Perfect budgeting, perfect movie A prime example of filmmaking history where mastering budgeting and creating a feasible film budget played a crucial role in the production process is the cult classic indie film, "Clerks" (1994).

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Filmustage

JANUARY 20, 2025

Discover the power of AI budgeting today. The best thing is that with these subscriptions you can use budgeting and other useful tools for filmmakers, like automatic script analysis, breakdown and VFX breakdown, scheduling, and synopsis. For indie dreamers, this symphony costs between $2,500 to $10,000.

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SOVEREIGN MOON

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

In total, this three part video series consists of 30 minutes of video and will walk you through the basics of getting started with Bolt, Unity’s free visual scripting tool. Introduction to Bolt & Visual Scripting. In fact, using bolt you’ll have access to 23,000 units which include the entire Unity scripting API.

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PreMortem.Games

JUNE 11, 2024

Renee Gittins , indie game developer of Potions: A Curious Tale , faced severe harassment after the release of her game on Steam earlier this year. She taught herself programming and volunteered for indie studios, eventually creating her first prototype, ‘Potions: A Curious Tale’.

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