Preliminary Task

AS Opening Sequence

Wednesday 7 October 2009

Independent Film Making



Independent film... in other words indie film, is a film that is produced outside of any major film studio. Independent films and video movies are now a part of our everyday life. No one understood the power of indie films better then Google who now runs the largest indie film site on the World Wide Web, "Youtube.com" now features millions of independent films or videos, if you want to call them that, to the world for free. Anyone with a PC video cam can produce their own independent film and up load it to the world in seconds for free.


The first thing you do write a script. Find yourself a computer and open up a Word document then start typing a script. At the least, you need to block out your independent film into scenes and get a rough guide to the shots you need for each scene. Getting the dialogue down would be nice.

Secondly you would need to set a budget. Post-production takes a lot of your time and money. Actors are also high on the list of budget concerns or just use people you know.

Thirdly audition your actors; give them you script and sit down with them one-on-one and in small groups and find the best talent that your budget can afford.

In addition to this you would have to search for a location lecce. Look for good camera angles, nice backgrounds and cheap access. Get permission from property owners before filming and then storyboard the your script if you you find it easier.

After this you would have to plan your shooting schedule. Interior and exterior shots, close-ups and reaction shots can be organized to make the most efficient use of your time. If you have a crew, note who you need on a given shot, and who can be working on the next shot.

Next shoot the film. Remember to sleep now and then. Eat well. Thank the crew and cast profusely.

Finally you will have take into post-production. This is where most movies come to life. Cut and trim all the bad stuff, and polish the good parts until they shine.



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