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Starting your first Film or Video
For many of us, the way we learned how to make films was simply by making films—horrible, horrible films full of ugly mistakes and shameful regret. (Just me? Didn't think so.) We used our camera's built-in microphone for audio. We decided to see what 24 fps looked like mid-project. We tortured our audience gracious moms with super long and tedious expositional scenes.
Are you ready to make your first feature film? Making a movie can be a daunting task – but it’s also easier than ever to read professional scripts, learn about cameras and connect with potential crew members online. Maybe you’ve already made a short. Let go of your inhibitions and try a feature!
- Check the frame rate and resolution: The standard for film is 24 fps, but regardless of what frame rate (or resolution) you choose, just make sure, at least if you're a beginner, that it stays the same throughout.
- Choose your locations wisely: Noise pollution can cause major problems for sound, so either find a way to solve them or find a different, less noisy location.
- Show, don't say: For the most part, less is more when it comes to dialog, and nine times out of ten you can get your point across with visuals rather than lengthy and needless exposition.
There are so many other mistakes and oversights that every new filmmaker makes on their first few projects, but these are definitely the big ones. I think if I had just one tip to give a newbie other than write good stories (because that's obviously #1) it'd be to stick to making films within your means.
Hope you enjoy the show!
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By Steven E Serrano
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For many of us, the way we learned how to make films was simply by making films—horrible, horrible films full of ugly mistakes and shameful regret. (Just me? Didn't think so.) We used our camera's built-in microphone for audio. We decided to see what 24 fps looked like mid-project. We tortured our audience gracious moms with super long and tedious expositional scenes.
Are you ready to make your first feature film? Making a movie can be a daunting task – but it’s also easier than ever to read professional scripts, learn about cameras and connect with potential crew members online. Maybe you’ve already made a short. Let go of your inhibitions and try a feature!
- Check the frame rate and resolution: The standard for film is 24 fps, but regardless of what frame rate (or resolution) you choose, just make sure, at least if you're a beginner, that it stays the same throughout.
- Choose your locations wisely: Noise pollution can cause major problems for sound, so either find a way to solve them or find a different, less noisy location.
- Show, don't say: For the most part, less is more when it comes to dialog, and nine times out of ten you can get your point across with visuals rather than lengthy and needless exposition.
There are so many other mistakes and oversights that every new filmmaker makes on their first few projects, but these are definitely the big ones. I think if I had just one tip to give a newbie other than write good stories (because that's obviously #1) it'd be to stick to making films within your means.
Hope you enjoy the show!
Contact us at
EMAIL: [email protected]
We would love to hear from you, send us an email and ask us any questions or share your thoughts. If you would like to be a guest on the feel free to let us know as well!
Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/SESimages)
Start your own podcast with: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=664856
Support the Show.
Instagram:
https://instagram.com/envision_imagery_
TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@envision_imagery
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/sesimages