I realise you have probably heard this pithy little acronymn before, but really, they are words to live by. Or an acronymn to live by. Or whatever.
If you are doing a small project, or more likely, a one man/woman project there is the temptation to think big. Sometimes a little too big. There is nothing wrong with having grand plans, and I am all about using our Mad Skillz to make low-budget look high budget, but there is something to be said for a simple, snappy idea well executed.
While it’s not compositing, check out this little short. Under 1 minute, tight like a drum and funny as all get out
Or perhaps you have heard of a little movie called District 9? If not, then shame on you and everything you stand for. If you have, I am assuming you have seen director Neill Blomkamp’a original short “Alive in Joburg” made a few years ago. 6m25sec and it got turned into a feature. A solid idea well executed with no extra fat.
For one more example, go back and check out that short vid I posted, Escape from City 17. Short, snappy, low budget but focused and done well.
K.I.S.S.