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Too many media for films has sprouted since the Information Technology Generation began. Because of that, we see too many nonsense short films in Youtube and too many non-film makers claiming to be directors or cameramen or whatever they call'emselves.
Well, that's no biggie, film making doesn't really require proper education. It doesn't matter if you have not studied in any film making academy. Creativity and passion will bring you to the hall of fame!
However, if you're reading this blog, I assume you are an amateur film maker. I am here to tell you what you need to know in making your first short film.
1. You should have a good story to tell.
This is very important. The greatness of your film starts with the greatness of your screenplay. You shouldn't be a mediocre in creating your screenplay. Think outside the box in coming up with your concept. You can talk with a group in building the concept of your film.
2. Be realistic.
Remember that you are making a short film, not a movie. A short film is only around 10 to 15 minutes in average. If this is your first time in film making, better yet be realistic. If you aren't realistic, it would be hard for the audience to understand your film.
3. Don't do drama.
If you're an amateur, I suggest you do away with drama. It is hard to convey your message in that genre because drama moves too slow. You can't have drama, and unfold events every minute. It would more likely become a suspense thriller.
4. Improvise.
Student film makers aren't geared with the suitable equipment in film making. That's alright. You can always improvise. You don't need top class equipment in making your short film, again, be creative ... and be resourceful.
5. Research for good angling.
If this is your first film, most probably you won't make a storyboard (but I suggest you make one). You should research, research and do more research in angling. It is important that you know what angle fits what. But I tell you, the best way to learn this is through watching top rated short films and movies. You can take note of how they angle the camera in specific scenes.
2. Be realistic.
Remember that you are making a short film, not a movie. A short film is only around 10 to 15 minutes in average. If this is your first time in film making, better yet be realistic. If you aren't realistic, it would be hard for the audience to understand your film.
3. Don't do drama.
If you're an amateur, I suggest you do away with drama. It is hard to convey your message in that genre because drama moves too slow. You can't have drama, and unfold events every minute. It would more likely become a suspense thriller.
4. Improvise.
Student film makers aren't geared with the suitable equipment in film making. That's alright. You can always improvise. You don't need top class equipment in making your short film, again, be creative ... and be resourceful.
5. Research for good angling.
If this is your first film, most probably you won't make a storyboard (but I suggest you make one). You should research, research and do more research in angling. It is important that you know what angle fits what. But I tell you, the best way to learn this is through watching top rated short films and movies. You can take note of how they angle the camera in specific scenes.
PS. The very first thing that you should do is TAKE A STEP.
How? Watch this short film made by student film makers from one of the universities in Cebu City, Philippines. These students made a short film of humor. It tells us what happened to the main character in one day. The student film makers here just used a simple microphone taped to a broken long mop's handle as their boom mic, see how they improvised to have better audio! This film is made by amateur student film makers. Enjoy!
How? Watch this short film made by student film makers from one of the universities in Cebu City, Philippines. These students made a short film of humor. It tells us what happened to the main character in one day. The student film makers here just used a simple microphone taped to a broken long mop's handle as their boom mic, see how they improvised to have better audio! This film is made by amateur student film makers. Enjoy!