Background Research
A short film can cause just as much emotion as a normal one. Short films have the potential to tell a small story with a significant impact within 50 minutes of run time. Due to their time and budget, short filmmakers want to make every moment count, ensuring a lot is seen or said quickly. Short filmmakers can make their storytelling stand out by planning, creating a script, focusing on the scope, and using programs such as Adobe Premiere Pro. Because of this, many short filmmakers can take their small-scale movie and make it a more extensive production when it gets the attention of others.
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Planning out the details and making a script is one of the most crucial steps in filmmaking. First is the idea or theme that the film will be centered around. That is the foundation for building a movie. Without a clear focus, the film will lack cleanliness. It will feel all over the place, potentially making viewers feel confused and lost. Next, the details include the setting, ranging from location, weather, atmosphere, and more. They can be broken down into different scenes. Finally, a list of characters may be needed. It neatly shows who are the main cast, which person will be taking on that role, and the purpose of that role, including appearance, personality, and behavior. A list of background people is also required for organizational and crediting purposes, including cameraman, director, writer, etc.
Although fancy or expensive equipment is not needed, it is essential to know how to use them properly for the best results. That is where skill is also shown: camera shooting and editing are other skills required to make a film. They can make a boring movie turn out amazing.
Adobe Premiere Pro is software that is used to edit clips, sound, and effects to make the final product. Adobe Premier Pro is specific to its function to produce videos. Therefore, it is one of the industry's most widely used video editors. It has many functions that allow users to edit however they wish to make the final product as close to their vision as possible.
When a short film is done right, it could gain the attention of many people and land awards and possibly a bigger-scale production. Short filmmakers can let their imaginations run loose. Yet, all must know that planning, scripting, following the scope, and using video programs to their advantage is crucial in making the best short film they can.
Works Cited
Heckmann, Chris. “How to Make a Short Film in 12 Steps.” StudioBinder, 19 May 2021, https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/how-to-make-a-short-film/.
MasterClass. “How to Write a Short Film: Step-by-Step Guide - 2022.” MasterClass, 3 Sept. 2021, https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-write-a-short-film-step-by-step-guide.