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Reasons not to start your film?
Posted on August 8th, 2008 by Jerry the Prof
If you’re running out of reasons why you’re avoiding starting your film, then this Nike commercial will give you a fresh supply of excuses.
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dear friends, scribing from bangladesh , a pennyless young and desparate film maker to make a documentary film on our war criminals of the independece. its my vow and dream to do this ‘ but lace of fund, i cannot go ahead . is there anyone to help me to realise this great work?
3 Things to Consider Before You Begin to Learn Filmmaking
Directing and making movies is a lot of fun. You can learn filmmaking in a short period of time and begin filming for fun and profit if you like. However, before you invest in an education and learn anything else about filmmaking there are 3 things you should consider.
Budget
Filmmaking is a lot of fun, like we said earlier. However, but budget are you going to set on your films? This is a question you should answer before you even start filming. Keep in mind you’ll need to pay for actors, props, directors, editors, lighting and so on. So before you invest a dollar into your film, decide on your budget so you know what you have to work with.
Equipment and Computer Programs
You don’t need the newest highest price HD camera to make a great film. However, usually the better the equipment you have, the better quality of film you will produce. Consider your computer and what kind of computer programs you’ll need for it. Make sure you invest in good editing software. You can shoot a terrible film, but a good job editing will cover a multitude of sins.
What’s The Plot?
Don’t mess this one up. If you want to learn filmmaking, you should read a few books from some great film directors. They share their stories on how to come up with a good plot and it’s really quite interesting. Decide if you want a comedy, drama or action. Then pick the actors you believe will fill the roles you have written the best. Keep in mind, the plot concept can take longer than the actual filmmaking itself. Do you think Star Wars was put together over night? Not likely. Developing a plot will consist of sitting down with a pen and paper and “thinking” all over your paper. Some of the best authors and directors use this technique. You should too.
When you just start to learn filmmaking or enter a Film College, these are not ideas often thrown at you. However, you should consider these 3 concepts before you begin your film career to see if filmmaking is even right for you.