How did Orson Welles make Macbeth on a low budget?

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Orson Welles produced his 1948 film adaptation of Macbeth on a low budget by utilizing several strategic filmmaking techniques at Republic Pictures, where he completed the shoot in just 23 days.1

To prepare for the production, Welles directed a stage version of the play in Salt Lake City, Utah, which allowed him to rehearse with most of the film's cast beforehand. During the filming process, he employed stylized sets and long takes to support his artistic vision while maintaining cost efficiency. Welles himself characterized the final result as a "violently sketched charcoal drawing of a great play".1