Movie-making Basics

Filmmaking or making a movie involves a number of discrete stages including

•      an initial story, idea, or commission,

•      through screenwriting,

•      casting,

•      shooting,

•      sound recording and

•      pre-production,

•      editing, and

•      screening the finished product before an audience that may result in a film release and exhibition

How do you get started with filmmaking, and make short movies or video that people will want to watch? You need to:

• Choose the right equipment

• Learn how films tell stories

• Develop your story idea

• Plan your shots and sound

• Film and edit the movie carefully

• Get feedback before you finish

• Share it in the right format

Tip: Before you start on a big filmmaking project, make some simple short movies to build your skills.  So if you’re planning to make a documentary, make a mini-documentary to practise. If you’re planning a drama, try filming a single scene.

       Movie making Equipment                          Movie Sets/Props

Click here to see the 12 steps of Film making

Entertainment and Economic Values of Media Art

• • enhances self expression and new skill learning

• reduces stress

• improves self confidence

• brings together a community

• develop global communities

• encourages new thinking

• increase awareness on global issues

• increases appreciation of other peoples cultures