How to Make a short Film?

What you need to make a short Film:

• Descent video camera
• Tripod
• Computer/ Laptop with the correct editing software
• DV Tape
• Sound Kit
• Actors/actresses
• The Location

Steps to making a Short Film:

1. Here is the thing; anyone can record and image, but that is not making a film
2. Learn the following features of your camera
   • focus ring
   • white balance
   • iris.
3. Narrative, or Documentary? Download a free script writing program. A good one is called Celtx.
• If you are going to make a fiction film, Narrative. Think of a basic story idea. You can get a lot of ideas for films from things you read in daily life, short stories, newspapers, etc
4. Outline your idea. Write out your script, using Celtx; if you have never written a script before pick up a book that explains script writing and character development, and that along with the Celtx program will be all you will need.
5. Write out your script
6. Consider the following points in writing your script
   • Character development
   • Plot development
   • Inciting incident
   • Character arch
7. Story-board each shot in the film. Decide what each shot in the movie is going to be. For example, wide shot, over the shoulder, tracking shot, close up, extreme close up, medium wide shot. crane shot, dolly shot, etc.
8. Decide what you need for each scene. This is called a breakdown sheet.
9. Determine the setting of the scene. Is it external(EXT) or internal(INT)?
10. Determine the equipment you are going to need.
11. Determine the actors and crew.
12. Determine what props, make-up costumes, etc., will be used.
13. Start casting for cast and crew for the movie.
• For crew you are going to need as many people as possible, but at least the following
• Camera Man
• Director of photography
• Sound recorder
• Costume and make-up person.
• someone who knows something about lighting Provide food for your crew and expense money and a copy of the film.
14. Edit the film, you do not need to use an expensive program at all. With the right skills, a free program that came with the computer can make stunning films. Do not think you need to use the most expensive program out there!
15. Show the film to friends and family and/or post it to YouTube. If ybe