Filmmaking 101
- November 2, 2008
Take your skills to the next level with our tips and tricks on budgeting, casting, editing, and more—you'll be a pro faster than you can say "That's a wrap!"
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How To Make Your First Movie - Phase 1: Writing
The screenwriter Gene Fowler once said, “Writing is easy: All you do is sit staring at a blank sheet of paper until drops of blood form on your forehead.” Here’s how to make the process a little less painful.
Film Production from Seaworthy
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How To Make Your First Movie - Phase 2: Budgeting
Producing your first movie is difficult enough without running out of money halfway through. Reduce the chances of that happening with these budgeting tips.
Film Production from Seaworthy
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How To Make Your First Movie - Phase 3: Casting
Good casting can bring a script to life. The trick is knowing where to look for the best people.
Film Production from Seaworthy
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How To Make Your First Movie - Phase 4: Gear
First movies are often tight on funding. Learn what gear to look for and you’ll be able to get A-list results from a C-list budget.
Film Production from Seaworthy
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How To Make Your First Movie - Phase 5: Lighting
Novice filmmakers tend to focus on the script and filming, but proper lighting lends a professional quality that can’t be beat.
Film Production from Seaworthy
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How To Make Your First Movie - Phase 6: Audio
You may be tempted to skimp on audio quality in your first movie. Don’t—a single garbled conversation can drive an audience to the exits.
Film Production from Seaworthy
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How To Make Your First Movie - Phase 7: Shooting
Shooting will probably be the most exciting part of making your first movie, and possibly the most challenging, too. Follow these steps to make the best use of your cameras.
Film Production from Seaworthy
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How To Make Your First Movie - Phase 8: Editing
How do you edit a low-budget flick to look like an Academy Award-worthy film? The same way you get to Carnegie Hall: practice, practice, practice.
Film Production from Seaworthy
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How To Make a Storyboard
Making a storyboard before shooting a movie is like drawing a blueprint before grabbing a hammer and nails. Do it well, and make sure your film is structurally sound.
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How-To Transfer Super 8mm Film To Your Computer
Official contest entry in Howcast's How-To Video Challenge by Blackfabric. http://www.howcast.com/videochallenge
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How To Become a Movie Buff
Tired of all those smarty-pants movie conversations going right over your head? Follow these steps to hold your own with armchair-artistes.
Seeing a Movie from texcuda
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How To Get Your Film Financed
Moviemaking can be a risky financial venture. Know what you’re doing when you sell yourself.
Film Production from DimitriL
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How to Buy Film Rights
If you want to acquire film rights to someone's published work to develop a script, you must assure the studio that would produce the film that the property is free and clear. Protect yourself legally.
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How To Make a Camcorder Stabilizer
If shaky home videos are making your audience seasick, it's time to steady your hand.
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How to Make a Stop-Motion Animation Brick Film
By stringing together individually photographed frames, stop-motion animation brick films create the illusion that toys like LEGO or Mega Bloks are moving on their own. Here's how to make one.
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How To Make Your Own Dolly
When pros want a smooth tracking shot, they pay top dollar for a rolling camera platform. For those of us not on a Hollywood budget, try this DIY dolly.
Film Production from wogelife
