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Start with books, I think. After reading about filmmaking you'll know whether you really want to do it or not. For me, the reading was inspiration. But if you're only inspired by one particular film, it could just be an overnight thing. If you are actually interested, think of an original story...

After many google attempts, I managed to find one at a pretty high resolution. Thanks for the help though!

Hello, I'm currently in the process of making a short silent film with stop motion and was wondering where I can get some existing templates online. What I need is already made title card backgrounds and pictures I can use behind the text when I show dialogue. Any help will be appreciated, thanks!

Thanks guys, now I'm wondering about what the major difference between the 5D and the 7D is. They both allow external microphones right?

I was looking at some indie short films online, and some of them look great. They achieve shallow depth of fields and consequently look very cinematic. I'm not sure if this is a stupid question or not, but can SLR cameras potentially be used to make feature films? Personally I think it's...

That's exciting, wheatgrinder!

I'll be sure to check those out, thanks!

Thank you everyone! Especially Will for all the information about lighting, movement, sound...etc. And Samiammi, the quality of that video you posted looks really interesting. It reminds me of older documentaries, and it can easily pass off as a film shot twenty years ago. Now that raises...

For a school project, we have to do a documentary on a certain disease. I've decided to do a mockumentary with another 3 students. None of us are great actors. Instead of the typical straight to fact documentary, I'm planning to add a bit of realism to it, while the stories told in it are...

Whenever I ask this, a lot of people get it wrong, and I have to admit the question is a little misleading. I always wondered how it is possible to make videos look like film. Many interpret this as 'how to make a digital video look like it was shot on film'. But what I really mean is what needs...

While the plot of the film makes a film what it is, the storytelling styles and techniques are what make it intriguing. Sometimes a great idea hits but planning it out detail by details makes it more difficult. I've never been so great at storytelling and this makes it hard to grasp the...

Thank you, Zensteve!

I was just wondering how some films achieve a certain color scheme throughout. Something like Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind, I really liked the colors in it. http://unrealitymag.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/2004_eternal_sunshine_of_the_spotless_mind_005.jpg Is this something you do...

I agree with Jijenji, the first act might come off as boring. Though the flashback component of the film might appear interesting, it doesn't have a solid ground to stand on. I suggest you work on the first part a little bit, because what it seems like is you have a pretty good idea and concept...

Thank you for that, and the suggestion as well. I'm not talented when it comes to music and for my last project, I worked with a friend of mine who's more skilled in that area. Unfortunately we didn't get the time to start filming. I can't wait to film something; most of the stuff I do now are...

Hi George, I am the same age as you and if you are interested, I wrote a screenplay a few months ago. Like you, I wrote it keeping my lack of locations and actors in mind. I believe if you were to film it, you will have no trouble. Some effects are needed, such as the basic gunshot effects...

I'm fifteen and in Hong Kong. I had an account here but decided to move to this one permanently. I realise that it's highly unlikely I'll end up in a film occupation in the future, but surely spending time on this when I'm still young should be fine. I really doubt I'll get too much out of this...