Choose your equipment, something that can record video. There are many choices. This process might take months or even years, but you have to keep looking. Make sure your video recorder works with your editing equipment. You can even borrow a camera if this is one of your first films it's just good to get practice, later on you can get all the fancy gear and all that.
Learn a few features, and review how your recording device works. Also make sure you know how to get the best possible image out of you camera.
Choose a subject -- what you want to make a film about. Remember, you'll need to complete the project. Think about who, what, and where you'll shoot. Form a basic idea for a story and if you're having trouble, read short stories for inspiration.
Type out your script. Make sure to develop your characters with different personalities; your movie won't be interesting if everyone acts and talks the same.
Draw out a storyboard, illustrating the shots you plan to use. Don't worry about following the storyboard perfectly. It's just a good idea to get your thoughts on paper and a great way to see if you can communicate an idea "visually" rather than needing the actors to verbally communicate the concept. The viewer is watching first and listening second.
Find people who aren't busy and are willing to work hard on your film. Provide food for your crew. They'll appreciate it and be able to hang around longer.
Shoot your footage. Put all your practice to use and use proper techniques to shoot you footage. Remember to get several angles and several takes so you'll have plenty of options while editing.
Edit your film. Practice makes perfect it doesn't need to be some fancy editing program just use what you have and practice cutting footage and piecing stuff together.
Show the film to friends and family and/or post it to YouTube. If you are serious about film making submit to film festivals!
Look hard for the best footage, remember even the simplest of things can make excellent short films.
Tips
- Make sure that before your shoot you have all your equipment with you. It is best to plan these things before production.
- Write a short idea of what you want to accomplish. It can be anything from a paragraph to a full script.
- Make your production choices based on necessities. If you're low budget, choose something that happens around you every day as your subject. Don't forget that you can use pictures and still shots for video, too.
- Remember your overall vision as you record your footage. Don't forget to record voice-overs (talking) and other sounds as part of you regular footage. You can always use the video or audio independently.
- To make a film, you need to be creative.
- Have fun with it!
Warnings
- Be careful to check each setting on your recording device as you operate or you might miss the best shot. It's a good idea to review your footage after each "take".
- There are laws against using videos of people and certain places without permission. Always ask the subject or the owner/operator of a building if it's OK to record them and be sure to tell them what it's for. For added protection, have them write it on paper when they give permission.
- Always check your camera before shooting just in case you have forgotten to press play. This is to avoid losing precious footage!
Things You'll Need
- Video camera and audio recorder
- Eager actors and actresses
- Editing software and computer
- Permission from your subjects/actors/background players
- An idea for your story
- Pen or pencil
- Patience
- Determination
- Make-up and costumes
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