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    Filmmaking 101: How To Make A Movie
    Filmmaking 101: How To Make A Movie
    Filmmaking 101: How To Make A Movie
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    Filmmaking 101: How To Make A Movie

    By John Goldman

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    How amazing would it be to take that idea that's been stewing in your head and actually see it as a real life movie on the big screen? How great would it feel to have your own DVD copy of a movie you created, and maybe even your own little IMDB page to boot?

    Many people have had the idea for a great story or movie in their heads at one time or another, but most of them let those thoughts go by, never acting on them.

    There's a lot that goes into the process of making a movie, but if you have an idea that simply won't go away then maybe it's time to take that jump. This beginner's guide to making a movie will help you understand everything that goes into making even a small low-budget movie and help prepare you for the full process from the initial idea all the way to the final bit of production and everything in between.

    There's no question that making a movie requires enormous amounts of energy, vision, and dedication, but that shouldn't stop you from making your dream a reality. Thanks to huge advancements in technology the last 30 years and an increasing number of accepted low-budget or home footage movie genres, you don't need to have a multi-million dollar budget anymore.

    Don't let that movie in your head be a permanent one-person show. Read on to learn how to get together the funding, equipment, and professionals you need to turn that dream film into a watchable and re-watchable reality…and action!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJohn Goldman
    Release dateJul 9, 2016
    ISBN9781536584479
    Filmmaking 101: How To Make A Movie

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      Book preview

      Filmmaking 101 - John Goldman

      Introduction

      Focusing On the All-Important Screenplay

      The Screenplay Isn't Just a Story – It's Your Blueprint

      Build Your Storyboard

      Gather All Your Necessary Equipment and People

      What to Pick First: The Crew or The Equipment?

      Start With the Cameras

      Be Ready for a Long Hiring Process

      Directors

      Production Office and Producers

      Production Management

      Location Managers and Assistants

      Lighting and Electrical Work

      The All Important Camera Crew

      Art, Sets, Costumes, and Makeup

      Special Effects and Visual Effects

      Casting the Parts: Actors and Actresses

      Hiring Tips to Make Sure You Get the Best Crew Around

      What are your best selling points to make your project really stick out?

      Getting Started On the Actual Filming

      Watch That Shooting Schedule!

      Don't Forget the Wrap Party

      Doing Post Production Right

      Trust a Professional Editor

      Get The Word Out to Everyone!

      Helpful Tips for Beginning Filmmakers

      Conclusion

      Introduction

      How amazing would it be to take that idea that's been stewing in your head and actually see it as a real life movie on the big screen? How great would it feel to have your own DVD copy of a movie you created, and maybe even your own little IMDB page to boot?

      Many people have had the idea for a great story or movie in their heads at one time or another, but most people let those thoughts go by, never acting on them.

      There's a lot that goes into the process of making a movie, but if you have an idea that simply won't go away then maybe it's time to take that jump. This beginner's guide to making a movie will help you understand everything that goes into making even a small low-budget movie and help prepare you for the full process from the initial idea all the way to the final bit of production and everything in between.

      There's no question that making a movie requires enormous amounts of energy, vision, and dedication, but that shouldn't stop you from making your dream a reality. Thanks to huge advancements in technology the last 30 years and an increasing number of accepted low-budget or home footage movie genres, you don't need to have a multi-million dollar budget anymore.

      Don't let that movie in your head be a permanent one-person show. Read on to learn how to get together the funding, equipment and professionals you need to turn that dream film into a watchable and re-watchable reality...and action!

      Focusing On the All-Important Screenplay

      The screenplay is, in many ways, the most critical part of filming a movie. This doesn't just refer to having a good script that you're passionate about, but there's no way to do things like location scouting, budgeting, or planning out shooting sequences if you don't have a full and at least semi-final script in hand to work with.

      Chances are if you're looking at making a movie, you already have a story in mind. Do you have the full thing in screenplay form? That's an important step because you will need a budget and to figure out how many professionals you'll need, and also what type of equipment you'll need.

      You can't even answer basic questions about how many extras you need,

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