by State Library and Archives of Florida Writing a screenplay is not an easy task, by any means. Fortunately, there are resources available to help people who enjoy making movies and short films, including filmmaking books. These books are available in many different styles and types, allowing you to learn everything that there is to know about making movies, including film equipment, film events, production, screenwriting, and other areas … [Read more...]
Digital Filmmaking Classroom: The Role of the Editor in the Filmmaking Process
The editor of a film (or video) production is the person required to view all of the recorded material and assemble it into a cohesive narrative according to the script. Along with the writer, director, cinematographer and production designer, the editor is one of the most respected and highly paid positions in film making and television production. Many film directors begin their careers as film editors, and the working relationship between a … [Read more...]
No Budget Filmmaking: A 5-Step Process
Article by NoBudgetFilmmakingInfo.com Let's face it, anyone who has created a low, or no budget film knows there are quite a few more than 5 steps in making a no budget film. For simplicity's sake, I'll group many of the smaller, individual steps into 5 main categories:DevelopmentIf there is no story, there is no film. You simply cannot make stuff up as you go along. In this step, we'll cover all things dealing with the script and the … [Read more...]
The Process Behind the Art of Filmmaking
One of the greatest forms of entertainment today is a film. Millions of Americans spend billions of dollars on movie tickets for films released each year. There is no other experience equal to watching a well-made film on the big screen. A good film draws you in and makes you care about the characters and the events unfolding before you. It makes you feel emotions and become interested in a good story. There is nothing else quite like it. After a … [Read more...]