In this episode, we talk with filmmakers Jonathan Mason and Tisha Robinson-Daly about their journey into virtual production and the challenges they faced in filming the teaser for HIGH - an indie film that explores the world of tower climbers. We cover: ‣ How indie films can use virtual production ‣ Mistakes and challenges in working with VP for the first time ‣ How to maximize time and budget with your Virtual Art Department And a whole lot more 📧 Be sure to subscribe to the free VP Land newsletter to get the latest news and BTS insights 2-3x a week: https://ntm.link/vp_land Connect with Tisha and Jonathan @ HIGH - The Film: HIGH - The Film - https://www.highthefilm.com HIGH - The Movement - https://highthemovement.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Highthefilm Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/highthemovementandfilm Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefilmhigh LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/highthefilm Jonathan @ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-mason-37888217 Tisha @ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tisharobinsondaly  📝 SHOW NOTES HIGH - The Film https://www.highthefilm.com HIGH - The Movement https://highthemovement.com Reaching the Peak: Exploring Virtual Production on an Independent Budget  https://filmmakermagazine.com/121951-virtual-production-high-tisha-robinson-daly-jonathan-mason/ "HIGH" indie film marks another successful proof-of-concept for disguise-powered VP https://www.disguise.one/en/insights/news/high-indie-film-marks-another-successful-proof-of-concept-for-disguise-powered-virtual-production/ HIGH Proof-of-Concept Teaser https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FH4eI0SJFM BTS: How to use VP on an Indie film budget https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyvHP_6UtuA ############# ⏱ CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:16 HIGH - The Movement 08:45 Discovering Virtual Production 09:15 Tribeca Unreal Engine Program 10:45 Advocacy for Tower Climbers 12:45 Exploring Virtual Production 15:35 Budget and Practical Challenges in Virtual Production 17:59 The Previs Process 22:50 Changing the Proof of Concept 27:50 The Production Process 32:40 Creating a World with Virtual Art Department 35:50 Cutting Shots and Adding Last-Minute Shots 38:48 Discovering New Shots and Happy Accidents 40:35 Lighting Techniques and Capturing Height and Perspective 46:00 Mistakes and Lessons Learned in Virtual Production 51:05 Maximizing Time and Money in Virtual Production 56:00 Virtual Production in Film Schools 59:00 What's next for HIGH?