The Begining Process of Filmmaking

The  Begining Process of Filmmaking 

I must say that digital filmmaking had opened up many opportunities and possibilities for filmmakers. That is why if you are interested in entering film industry, you should have a broad understanding of how technology has changed and affected the way movies are made. From big movies with big budgets down to indie films with small budget, technology really changed and made an impact to the way these movies are produced.

For me, the word digital filmmaking can be referred to numerous techniques and processes used in digital modern films. It can simply mean that modern filmmakers can now use digital cameras and can create digital aspects like environments and characters with the help of a computer. I also believed that digital cameras are great help in reducing the costs of filmmaking because expensive film are being replaced by the so called digital storage process that are safer, cost efficient and can last for a longer period of time. 

Film can also degrade as time goes by; the celluloid that classic films printed upon will decompose and turn to a gelatinous material after a very long period of time. That destroys the film’s print. For me, with the help of digital films it is now easier and simple to add more special effects and film editing an easy task to do.

Here are the basic digital filmmaking preproduction process:

·         Step #1. Film concept 

.     This is the foundation of the whole film and through conceptualization I can form the right script for the movie. When I am conceptualizing a film I always carry a notebook and a pen with me because I have no idea as to when a good concept will pop up on my mind. If I will not carry those things, big chance for me to forget that particular idea, right? So I write down immediately those ideas.

·         Step #2. Script writing. 

      Once I have the right idea for the film that is the time I am starting to write the script. Even though there are times I find it so hard to write because there are new ideas coming into my mind. That being said, what I am doing every time a new idea is popping out I write down all of it and then after  that I begin again with the first step and then that’s it. I write down a very good script.

·         Step #3. Drawing storyboards. 

      

     The drawing needs to be large and I don’t worry if I can’t draw that well, the important thing is that all the film staff understand the content of the storyboard. These are rough sketches being use to express my vision about the film to film’s staff.

·         Step #4 Film Funding.

      Once I finish my script and my storyboard, I’ll send them now to different companies for the hope that they will finance the film, allowing me to hire people and equipments for the film.

·         Step #5. Finding the right cast and crew. 

      It is very important for a film to have the right casting and the right crew as well to execute all the details of the films. It is very hard to find the right actor to do a certain film. That’s why I keep on researching and opening auditions for interested parties.

·         Step#6. Location scouting. 

     To find the right location, I keep on travelling and exploring all possible location for the film.

·         Step#7. Shooting script. 

     This contains all the sequence of the film. It also contains drawings and technical notes.

·         Step#8. Schedule organizing. 

      It helps to control everyday shooting.

·         Step#9. Distributing and writing call sheets. 

      This contains the call time of all the actors and the time they should arrive for the make- up.

·          Step#10. Filming equipment. 

       I am into equipments that could highly give a best result to the film.