Hello there! Whether making your own film was a childhood dream, or simply something you have been meaning to try out, hopefully this guide will help you make your first film, and all you really need to get started is a camcorder, and make sure you know how to film! If you do, let's get started! 1) First of all, you need a script written.
This is vital, because unless your actors are improvising kings, you will need a script in order to direct your film properly.
This gives your film a structure, and makes things a lot easier for you as you chug along.
2) Secondly, once you have your script finished, it will be a good idea to print off a second copy and makes notes as you read through as to how much money your props and everything else will cost.
Hopefully, you can use things in your house and get your friends and family to help out as actors and actresses! But as a warning, some of them do get a bit carried away! 3) Again, moving on from the second point, think of possible locations for your film to be shot.
You will want to use the second copy of your script for this or you may want to print off another script.
Also, it would be a good idea to learn all the film terminology and all the camera angles in order to not waste time on shooting day.
4) One of the last steps to do is to create a schedule, and you need to be good with time.
Don't allow yourself to little or too much time in order to film a scene.
And they key is, you must stick to the schedule! 5) Now that you are all ready, it's time to shoot your film! As a director, it's vital to keep the cast and crews' moral up and make sure you time breaks appropriately! 6) Now that you've shot your film, it is time to edit it! If your handy with computers, it would be good to do this yourself, but if not, it may be a good idea to hire an actual editor.
And that's it! All there is to do now is marvel at your film, when you watch it in the comfort of your own home, or if you're persistent, you might even get it to be shown in your local independent cinema.
Good luck future directors!
This is vital, because unless your actors are improvising kings, you will need a script in order to direct your film properly.
This gives your film a structure, and makes things a lot easier for you as you chug along.
2) Secondly, once you have your script finished, it will be a good idea to print off a second copy and makes notes as you read through as to how much money your props and everything else will cost.
Hopefully, you can use things in your house and get your friends and family to help out as actors and actresses! But as a warning, some of them do get a bit carried away! 3) Again, moving on from the second point, think of possible locations for your film to be shot.
You will want to use the second copy of your script for this or you may want to print off another script.
Also, it would be a good idea to learn all the film terminology and all the camera angles in order to not waste time on shooting day.
4) One of the last steps to do is to create a schedule, and you need to be good with time.
Don't allow yourself to little or too much time in order to film a scene.
And they key is, you must stick to the schedule! 5) Now that you are all ready, it's time to shoot your film! As a director, it's vital to keep the cast and crews' moral up and make sure you time breaks appropriately! 6) Now that you've shot your film, it is time to edit it! If your handy with computers, it would be good to do this yourself, but if not, it may be a good idea to hire an actual editor.
And that's it! All there is to do now is marvel at your film, when you watch it in the comfort of your own home, or if you're persistent, you might even get it to be shown in your local independent cinema.
Good luck future directors!