Probably, every person sometimes has a desire to try to do something stunning, incredible, unexpected for himself. For example, make a documentary. How to bring this idea to life?
Instructions
Step 1
The production of a documentary is a huge job that requires certain knowledge, skills, and material resources. But this goal is achievable if you make efforts and show patience, especially since nowadays you can make a real film using only an amateur video camera and a computer.
Step 2
The movie making process can be divided into several important steps. First of all, you must have an idea for the future film. You need to clearly understand what or who it will be about, and what you ultimately want to convey to the viewer. Try to summarize your intent in a few sentences. If it doesn't work out, it means that you are very vague and vague about the theme and idea of the future film.
Step 3
The idea can be entered into a script application. If you want to find funding for a film, a screenplay application is required. But it is worth noting that she alone will not be enough to find money for the film. The sponsor needs to make sure that you are capable of completing the difficult task of making a film. If this is your very first experience and you do not have a special education in this area, then concentrate more on developing an idea and script than on finding finance.
Step 4
After writing the script application, you can start writing the script. It is necessary in any case, regardless of the selected film format. Explore special literature on screenwriting, or even better, sign up for a screenwriting course. The script should contain characters, situations, locations of filming, as well as the method of filming - interview, observation, reportage, etc. Success will largely depend on how well the script is written.
Step 5
Decide how you will make your movie. At some film festivals, you can watch films shot with an amateur video camera. This is quite possible, if, of course, your idea is really interesting. But shooting with an amateur camera is not at all easy - for beginners, the image leaves much to be desired. To learn how to shoot on your own, you need to take a master class with a professional cameraman or complete a cameraman course.
Step 6
If you have the finances, it is better to invite a professional operator to shoot. However, as well as the editor. But if you wish, you can learn how to mount it yourself.
