How To Make A Movie

Do you like making movies but can't seem to get the job quite
right? Do you get frustrated at working hard and using your
precious time, only to find that your movies are totally bogus?
Here are a few helpful tips on how to make a spectacular film
by working on your editing, camera movements, story line,
characters, scenes, a video camera, and writing skills. But
always remember that the most important thing about making a
movie is to tell the story in a clear and appropriate way.
Movies are the key to happiness. People get so frustrated while
trying to make movies so try the following steps!

Edit Steps
1. 1

Think about the genre of movie you want to make (e.g.:

horror, science fiction, action, drama,fiction, non-
fiction, etc.

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2. 2

Watch movies similar to the one filmmaking via books,

documentaries, etc.

3. 3

Decide if you want to create a narrative ("tell a story")

film, a documentary (showing reality) or a compilation
film (putting together vintage footage and/or photos).

o If you want a narrative, decide if you want to write

a story yourself, base it from a book you have read,
or base it from a real life story. Don't confuse a
documentary with a narrative. Narratives tell the
story with characters and plots, so you can make a
real life event into a narrative. Documentaries, on
 the behind the scenes footage of an event or a life
of someone, with real life people discussing these
things, while providing information to the audience
about a person or an event.
4. 4

Decide on a theme or plot. Making a film about something

you know is a good way to start. If you're excited and
knowledgeable about the information or story, it will be
apparent to your audience. Make sure you're very
descriptive about what the movie is really about!!!

5. 5

Write the script/screenplay. If you want to submit your

script to a professional, the screenplay will need to be
in a special formats. If you're simply filming the movie
yourself, you can write it like a play script. Your
screenplay should detail every scene, all actions
performed by the characters, the settings/locations, and
when each scenes changes.

6. 6

Make storyboards and a shot list from your script.

Planning what shots you want to film will make the shoot
go smoother.

7. 7

Cast your film (Find actors). People in your community

might work for screen credits in low budget films. Of
course, it would be advantageous to have a well-known name
starring in your movie.

8. 8

Location scout: find a place and decide on the time to

shoot it! Home movies will be relatively spontaneous, but
structured films should have a schedule so your cast and
crew know when and where to gather.

o If you can't find the right location, create sets.

You can use wood and paint for very simple set
modifications. (If possible, using actual locations
is easier. It's simpler to film in a diner than make
a room look like one.)
9. 9

Before your scheduled shoot, get (and test) your

equipment. You will need a video camera and tripod,
 additional microphones, lighting equipment, and spare
tapes/discs.

10. 10

Pick out some costumes and makeup for your actors, just to
add some idea of who the actors really are in real life or
just for the movie, depending on which style you're making
your movie in (if needed.)

11. 11

Film your movie. The shots you decide to take will make
the difference between a "home movie" or a professional
looking movie. Some people say to shoot multiple takes
from multiple angles because it will be more interesting
in the end. As a very general rule, professional
filmmakers shoot each scene in a wide shot, medium shot
and close up of important elements. Also, the type of
shots they decide to take are determined by what feeling
or emotion they are trying to convey.

12. 12

Take your footage to your computer - upload the

photos/production you shot, and edit it. Cut out the
boring parts. Make quick cuts and hold the viewer's
interest. Editing between various angles can quickly show
multiple things going on in the same scene. Use your
editing system's split or razor tool to create smaller
clips from multiple shots, and then mix and match. You'll
get the hang of it.

13. 13

Add sound effects and music. Make sure that your music
flows with what is going on during the movie at that
second. Music gives the movie an emotional stance. It
changes the audience's emotions which give them a more
positive view on your film. You can vary your music, to
make the audience feel happy, sad, angry, scared, excited,
etc.

14. 14

Create titles and credits with software like VideoTagger

for your actors and crew. You can also include a list of
"thank you's" to any organizations that were willing to
let you shoot in their establishments.

15. 15
 Export to a digital format DVD.

16. 16

Realise this movie is probably not going to be a

blockbuster.

17. 17

Release your film the filmfest.withoutabox.com will

connect you with filmfest.

18. 18

Show your friends!

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Edit Tips
Make sure you're well prepared before shooting your movie,
as not being prepared might just waste your resources,
such as your video tapes.
Before shooting a scene, make sure that your video camera
is charged up and is ready to run.Having a spare battery
is a good idea.
If you are bad at introductions and conclusions, then
think of the end first, and begin the movie in the same
place, or vice-versa.
Add music, but not illegally. In other words, you can put
music in, but don't give out copies. If you do, you will
have to use non-copyrighted material or contact someone to
get permission.No matter where you are there is always
independent musicians that would love to have their songs
in your movie.
Sound and lighting are very important: Good sound (easily
understanding the person speaking without hearing the
photographer breathing, or street noise, for example) is
critical. Good lighting makes the video/movie watchable.
 Excellent "budget lighting" include: Dusk or early
morning, a foggy or overcast day, and shade (but only when
there is a darker background).A white poster board can be
used to bounce light to the shaded side of the face
Here are a few camera pointers to consider:
o Vary the shots for interest, but vary the type of
shots, between wide, medium and close-up. Too many
close-ups in a row is disorienting. Start with a wide
Establishing Shot (so the audience knows where the
action is taking place and what time of day, year or
millennium it is), then vary medium and close-up
shots. Keep strange point of view (POV) shots to a
minimum unless you are trying to startle the viewer.
o Panning (moving the camera side to side): don't. But
if you must, pan in wide angle, and have a reason for
the pan (follow a person walking through scene or pan
to what the actor on screen is looking at). End the
pan on the object of the pan. If your pan is designed
to show the Golden Gate bridge, that is then the
reason for the pan. Don't pan back and forth.
o First-person: Try to avoid filming a movie in first-
person. These movies end up looking cheap and usually
don't have much of a hit with the audience. Remember,
this is a movie, not a video game.
o Tilting: Just as if you're panning side to side, try
to avoid it - but fine when used sparingly.
o Don't do fancy camera movements without additional
equipment such as a Steadicam.
Make sure all of the cast know their cues and when a scene
is being filmed, so they do not step into a shot
unnecessarily.
Be sure to add credits to your movie (to make it
professional looking and to thank everyone who worked on
the film).
When you finish your movie, share it with the world. If it
is a serious work, bring it to film festivals where it
might be picked up. If it is a small, casual work, host it
on the internet for the world to view freely. They're both
paths to different kinds of fame.
Have a lawyer read over any contracts before you sign
them. You might be signing away the rights to your movie.
Establishing shot - You can also, if allowed, stand on a
building in a city and video the whole city,but the
establishing shot does not have to be of a city it can be
a building, sign or anything that establishes the
location. This is known as an establishing shot. It will
help if you're doing a video about crime or something.
Make sure you have fun throughout the whole process!
If you are using your friends as actors, be sure to have
everything planned out. This way no one's time is wasted
sitting around and getting nothing done.
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Edit Warnings
Don't steal ideas when writing the script. Make sure the
ideas are all your own and as original as possible.You do
not have the budget that Hollywood does so the only way
you can stand out is be unique.
Make sure that when you cast your actors, they are all
committed to the work being a success. Otherwise, an actor
who is not willing to cooperate might jeopardize the
outcome of the film. Also, make sure you chose the right
actors who fit the roles, as this would create a huge
impact on the film's end result. Treat your actors with
respect, as any negative air or tension would certainly
affect the filming process.
Don't put in jokes if they are not necessary, or if they
are in bad taste. It could easily ruin the artistic
aspect.
If filming in an actual location that does not belong to
you, such as a diner, ask the owner or a worker/manager
for permission first. This would ensure that things are
being done legally, the proper procedure is being
followed, and to avoid any delays or complications with
the shoot.Always get permission in writing so there's no
questions later

Edit Things You'll Need

A video camera
Tripod
Tapes or memory cards
Batteries
 Patience
A computer (both to type a script and to edit the footage)
An editing system like Premiere, Pinnacle, Arcsoft
Showbiz, Final Cut (Express or Pro), Avid, Windows Movie
Maker (free with Windows 7, XP, and Vista), iMovie (free
with Macs), or Sony Vegas Movie Studio. AVS Video Editor
is a cheap, nice program to consider.
VideoTagger - For Creating Movie Credits
Muvee Auto producer works, but it cuts out stuff without
the user ordering that to happen.
An external microphone (such as Zoom H2) to record the
sound
Props
Actors and/or actresses
Different Costumes for Different Scenes. You don't want
your characters wearing the same thing throughout the
WHOLE movie.
Make-up(to remove shininess from actors face)
A Script or screenplay
A Clapperboard (for syncronising audio with video if your
camera does not have a mic jack.
A boom pole