With the cost of cameras and editing software reduced in recent years it has become a lot easier for student filmmakers to create their own work. However it is not just the technology that is important when creating films. Being aware of the language of film and knowing the practical aspects of filmmaking will make it easier when it comes to doing your work.
The good thing is that the tools needed to make films are now much less expensive and far more accessible than in recent years. Whereas people would previously have to buy a lot of expensive film and rent unwieldy video cameras nowadays people can use relatively cheap cameras and shoot digitally. Furthermore it is a lot easier to view and watch footage so you can avoid wasting time reshooting scenes that do not need to be reshot.
Whether you are an actor, a scriptwriter, a director or all of the above making your own passion project it is vital that you watch films. It may sound obvious but you need to look at how a scene is effective or why an actor, director or writer makes certain choices. There is often the theory that this leads to people becoming disillusioned as bad films make would be filmmakers despair due to their existence while the good ones make them think they could never produce anything as good.
Robert Rodriguez not only did a lot of the work involved with making his first film El Mariachi himself he also managed to fund it through various odd jobs. The director Kevin Smith used the convenience store that he worked in as a location for his debut Clerks, doing the filming in between shifts. Ideally you should start with a short film. Many directors first learned their craft this way. It allows them to learn about the process of filming, working with actors and so forth. There is also less pressure as you are not responsible with a larger budget that comes with a feature.
While watching a film hundreds of times may not be necessary it is still a good idea to watch with a critical eye. Think about why a scene is effective. As well as lighting, camera work and other practical elements look at the actors and how expressive they are. In some cases a look or a gesture can be as effective as pages of dialogue.
It should be stated that not all students long to be Tarantino. Equally there are some who simply wish to work in film. The crucial thing for students in this case is to find extra work, runner work and anything else that allows them to develop experience.
When working on your own pieces you need to be thorough. People often make the mistake of working quickly rather than effectively. Plan your shots as much as possible and get as much coverage as possible. It is better to have too much material that you have to edit down than find you did not shoot enough and that reshoots are necessary.
In simple terms being student filmmakers does not begin and end with the course you work on. It is worth looking online to find various accredited local courses as well as more information about who runs them and how much is theory and practise. This will allow you to find the ideal school to help you develop your skills and prepare you when it comes to creating your own masterpieces.
The good thing is that the tools needed to make films are now much less expensive and far more accessible than in recent years. Whereas people would previously have to buy a lot of expensive film and rent unwieldy video cameras nowadays people can use relatively cheap cameras and shoot digitally. Furthermore it is a lot easier to view and watch footage so you can avoid wasting time reshooting scenes that do not need to be reshot.
Whether you are an actor, a scriptwriter, a director or all of the above making your own passion project it is vital that you watch films. It may sound obvious but you need to look at how a scene is effective or why an actor, director or writer makes certain choices. There is often the theory that this leads to people becoming disillusioned as bad films make would be filmmakers despair due to their existence while the good ones make them think they could never produce anything as good.
Robert Rodriguez not only did a lot of the work involved with making his first film El Mariachi himself he also managed to fund it through various odd jobs. The director Kevin Smith used the convenience store that he worked in as a location for his debut Clerks, doing the filming in between shifts. Ideally you should start with a short film. Many directors first learned their craft this way. It allows them to learn about the process of filming, working with actors and so forth. There is also less pressure as you are not responsible with a larger budget that comes with a feature.
While watching a film hundreds of times may not be necessary it is still a good idea to watch with a critical eye. Think about why a scene is effective. As well as lighting, camera work and other practical elements look at the actors and how expressive they are. In some cases a look or a gesture can be as effective as pages of dialogue.
It should be stated that not all students long to be Tarantino. Equally there are some who simply wish to work in film. The crucial thing for students in this case is to find extra work, runner work and anything else that allows them to develop experience.
When working on your own pieces you need to be thorough. People often make the mistake of working quickly rather than effectively. Plan your shots as much as possible and get as much coverage as possible. It is better to have too much material that you have to edit down than find you did not shoot enough and that reshoots are necessary.
In simple terms being student filmmakers does not begin and end with the course you work on. It is worth looking online to find various accredited local courses as well as more information about who runs them and how much is theory and practise. This will allow you to find the ideal school to help you develop your skills and prepare you when it comes to creating your own masterpieces.
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