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How to Make a Short Film

In this day and age, anyone can make a short film. But, if you want to make a good film it will take time, preparation,

and some expense. But, if making a short film is something you really want to do, putting time in now will make all the

difference later.





1 Do not trust what you see in the view finder. It is not always accurate, so remember to look with your

own eyes, and review the film you take after each shot.

Remember: Anyone can record an image, but that is not making a film.

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2 Ask around and see if any friends or family have some of the equipment below and see if you can

borrow or rent it, otherwise you will be reaching deeper into you're pocket for equipment costs. Also,

it might be worth it to ask them to help out in you're new project.# Learn the following features of your camera

Focus ring

White balance





Iris.





3 Get yourself a copy of theFilmmaker’s Handbook

by Steven Ascher and Edward Pincus. Read it.They explain everything you will need to know about making your new film.





4 Are you making a narrative or documentary? Comedy or action? That is something you need to thinkabout when starting you're short films script. A good screenwriting website is Celtx.com

If you are planning to make a fiction film, then it's narrative. Think of a basic story idea. You can get ideas

for films from things you read in daily l ife, short stories, newspapers, etc.





5 Outline your idea. Write out your script, using Celtx; if you have never written a script before, pick up abook that explains script writing and character development, and that—along with the Celtx program—will

be all you will need.





6 Write out your script:





7 Consider the following points when writing your script:

Character development

Plot development

Inciting incident

Character arc





8 Story-board each shot in the film. Decide what each shot in the movie is going to be. For example, wideshot, over the shoulder, tracking shot, close up, extreme close up, medium wide shot. crane shot, dolly shot,

etc.





9 Decide what you need for each scene. This is called a breakdown sheet.





10 Determine the setting of the scene. Is it external(EXT) or internal(INT)?





11 Determine the equipment you are going to need.





12 Determine the actors and crew.





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Determine what props, make-up costumes, etc., will be used.

Start casting for cast and crew for the movie. For crew you are going to need as many people as

possible, but at least the following:

Camera Man





Director of photography





Sound recorder





Costume and makeup person.





Craft service





Someone who knows something about lighting





A PA





15Remember to provide food, a copy of the film, and, if your budget allows, expense money.

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16Complete principle photography.

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17Edit the film; you do not need to use an expensive program at all. With the right skills, a free

program that came with the computer can make stunning films. Do not think you need to use the most

expensive program out there!

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18Show the film to friends and family and/or post it to YouTube. If you are serious about film-making,

submit it to film festivals and send it to film agencies. Remember, the more publicity you get, the better

short films you will be able to make in the future. And remember, everyone had to start somewhere!

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19Good luck, and remember the most important rule of film-making... Have a good time!

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