You don't have to have a Hollywood cast and a Hollywood budget to make your film. Even using a camera on a cell phone can be a masterpiece.
Instructions
Step 1
Of course, any film starts with a script. And even earlier - with an idea. What do you want to shoot - comedy or drama, western or fantasy action movie? Most importantly, what message do you want to convey? These are the first questions a future filmmaker will have to answer. It doesn't matter if you are shooting a movie for an international competition or for viewing with your family, a movie is not always a meaningless set of shots. They always have a plot. It is he who is prescribed in the script.
Step 2
You can write the script yourself, or you can find someone who is good at writing stories and tell him your idea. No wonder they say that two heads are better. In the script, you need to describe in detail all the actions of the characters, interior details. Thus, you can avoid the bugs, when in one shot the hero is wearing a tie, and in the second - already without. The person who should also pay attention to these details is the operator. He must also correctly line up the frame. In this he will be helped by books on composition and cinematography, in which you can find simple but effective advice. The main tool of the operator is the camera, professional or amateur. It can even be a simple cell phone with a video recording function.
Step 3
And, of course, the actors. You can search for them among your friends. What if one of them has a talent? Or ask artists from the theater. Actors must carefully study the script and feel their characters as much as possible, as they say, get used to the role. And then - a matter of technology. The film does not have to be shot in its entirety, non-stop. It's too stressful work for all people. Allocate the days when you need to shoot indoors, when outdoors, and at what time of day. Make a few takes, and then, using a video editor on your computer, cut out the unnecessary and connect the successful parts. And don't forget to come up with a name for all of this. The film is ready.
