Film making is a passion; and those who pursue it know how much it means to them. No one became a big film maker in his first attempt. Every famous film maker began by taking one step at a time to reach to a position they are in now. If you are aspiring to be one here are a few golden rules that Film Schools won’t teach you.
Make most use of what you’ve got
Do not come up with a story which has dinosaurs in it. Simply because you wouldn’t be able to pull that off! It’s better if your story revolves around something which is in your reach. Don’t think of a plot that is far-fetched. Another vital point is try to keep it short. In your initial attempts you should stick to short duration films.
Watch Films
Yes, watch a lot of films from all genres. Keep a keen eye on the long and close shots, the editing and all the other stuff you are taught in Filmmaking schools. If you watch them closely own your own, you imbibe a lot of things which you tend to incorporate in your own film. Pay close attention to details and you will know the techniques of good film making. Watch a great deal of short films as you will get an idea of how a story can be told within a short span of time.
Test Screen is a must
Your audiences are the ones who can give you a review which can help you in ways innumerable ways. A third party opinion is a must as they would watch it as a viewer and not as a film maker. If there is a gap in anything, they can point it out. Many a times, the test screen audience can help you come up with fresh perspective of shooting an entire scene. Just keep in mind whosoever sees it first has the basic knowledge of films as a subject; this will help you with understanding technical shortcomings in your film.
Make most use of what you’ve got
Do not come up with a story which has dinosaurs in it. Simply because you wouldn’t be able to pull that off! It’s better if your story revolves around something which is in your reach. Don’t think of a plot that is far-fetched. Another vital point is try to keep it short. In your initial attempts you should stick to short duration films.
Watch Films
Yes, watch a lot of films from all genres. Keep a keen eye on the long and close shots, the editing and all the other stuff you are taught in Filmmaking schools. If you watch them closely own your own, you imbibe a lot of things which you tend to incorporate in your own film. Pay close attention to details and you will know the techniques of good film making. Watch a great deal of short films as you will get an idea of how a story can be told within a short span of time.
Test Screen is a must
Your audiences are the ones who can give you a review which can help you in ways innumerable ways. A third party opinion is a must as they would watch it as a viewer and not as a film maker. If there is a gap in anything, they can point it out. Many a times, the test screen audience can help you come up with fresh perspective of shooting an entire scene. Just keep in mind whosoever sees it first has the basic knowledge of films as a subject; this will help you with understanding technical shortcomings in your film.
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