Filmmaking can a complicated business, but we are here to help! Rick has used his experience to write a starter kit with straightforward tips for making a film. To start with, we’re sharing Rick’s ‘Recipe for a Successful Film’.
Good luck!
A RECIPE FOR A SUCCESSFUL FILM
| RECIPE CHECKLIST | |
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1. WHAT’S THE BRIEF? (1) Subject (2) Context (3) Time limit |
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| 2. A GOOD IDEA – (1) Think up a great idea (2) Decide genre (3) Create a script, storyboard and/or shot-list (4) Do you need a pitch or treatment? (to convince others to support your project). | ^aoe” |
| 3. GOOD CAMERA COMPOSITIONS – Focus, exposure, composition, tripod, interesting angles and compositions. | ^aoe” |
| 4. GOOD SOUND – clear sound without background noise + foley sound effects. | ^aoe” |
| 5. GOOD CREW – each crew person has a job & they all work together. | ^aoe” |
| 6. GOOD DIRECTION – the director uses their imagination to give the film an exciting style. | ^aoe” |
| 7. GOOD ACTING / INTERVIEW TECHNIQUE – Interviewers or actors need to know their lines, rehearse their actions or prepare questions. | ^aoe” |
| 8. GOOD PRODUCING – Makes sure the production runs smoothly e.g. is the location free? Are props and costumes sorted? Are crew & actors available? | ^aoe” |
| 9. GOOD LOCATIONS – Find a great location or make a set or book a room! | ^aoe” |
| 10. GOOD PROPS, COSTUMES & MAKE-UP | ^aoe” |
| 11. GOOD MUSIC – A good soundtrack and sound effects have a big influence on the finished film. Have you got copyright clearance? | ^aoe” |
| 12. GOOD EDITING – Good pace which matches the music and action. Make sure the meaning is clear. You will need to add titles, visual effects and credits too. | ^aoe” |