10 Tips For Kids Who Want to Be Filmmakers! : FRIDAY 101
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On this week's episode, Russell addresses the many, MANY young viewers who write in to our email, or ask us during the live show, "I want to be a filmmaker; What do I do?"
If you have a question, are seeking advice (FILMMAKING advice, Russ is NOT, in fact, a licensed therapist), or were just wondering about anything at all film or video related, send an email to:
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Or tweet Russell @RussellRules, hashtag: #Friday101
Even quick, simple questions will do.
Have something to add to any of the topics we discussed on this episode? Let us know in the comments below!
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My Advice:
So when I first started I was like 'I am so creative, and we can do so much stuff with this crappy camera' well that wasn't really the case. Broke af and with a co-director who wasn't that commited I was screwed. So I kept writing. Scripts, stories, everything. I messed around in imovie and other editing soft wares. I went to the scream in the dark film festival and learned so much. I practiced more with my makeup and became really good. All I can say is being creative is hard. It's hard to create a horror film that takes away someone's sense of security.
So to all my young film makers out there I believe in you. Make mistakes, take risks, go cheap, and dive right in.
Good luck from Nebraska!
-Paige
+Paige Herel thanks that is some good advice
Thanks for the advice
+Paige Herel Thx so much
i would like but i cant figure out how on my phone...
*****
A camera is nice for a better picture and focus. Also the ability to put it on a tripod and never loss memory (if you have more than one memory card) Phone works just as well.
Just remember this: failure is not a reason to stop but to work harder.
thanks
While failures you become way more strong at the filmmaking process.
K
I'm 16 and my biggest problems right now are: I only have myself to work with, I have no idea how to use sony vegas, I have no tripod which makes life so hard, and most of my filming is on my iphone. What I do have, is a creative mind, and alot of hope that I can figure it out one day :)
I shot a full feature film in October 2014 and edited with Adobe Premier. I'm a 14 year old actor, writer, director, and film editor. Have a look at my channel and watch my 24 minute how I put it all together "Making of Calico", and the movie trailer. I welcome comments and do reply.
***** Thanks ! Some things for me to keep in mind :)
Brandon Watson Wow, you're so talented ! I wish I had those mad skills haha
Jmit Thanks. Personally I prefer using Adobe Premier. Matter of fact I'm starting a tutorial series next Saturday. I've used them all but I just find Premier to be the best for me. So if you watch my videos and comment or ask questions I can tutor you and before you know it you'll be off and running. Tripods aren't that expensive so you can start cheap and work your way up. You say you have a creative mind, now's the time to prove it. Watch my video "The Making of Calico" and ask me anything. :-P)
***** Wow! This looks really cool and cheaper than the tripods I've bought. Worth looking into for sure. Thanks for the link Kavin. :-P)
you're already a filmmaker you just haven't made your film yet.
Is
That good....
@@darkener7159 yes
I have made a few
When editing; once you are finished, don't immediately say you are done. Come back and view it again several hours or maybe a day later. You will be able to catch all the flaws, mistakes, and anything else you want to fix.
You can also flip the video.
Yeah I agree - try not to edit your work as soon as you get back to base. Leave it for a few days - really. I have spent many an hour editing fresh footage and then viewing it a week later and re-editing the whole lot. The main gripe I had was "I am not cutting that shot - it took me ages to do" or "I need five minutes of running water to get the mood". Seriously, unless you are really really good at this - let your fresh footage go off for a while. :¬)
I'm 15, and I want to make movies as a living (note that I have NO experience, I haven't even started yet), and I think you forgot the most important advice: WATCH MOVIES. All the time. 3 Movies per week, and you don't even have to pick different movies everytime, watch them, rewatch them, study them, take notes, and learn from those movies.
You're welcome. :)
Instead of watching 3 movies a week, you should go out and shoot movies. There are so many who just sits on their asses and watches movies and tutorials and think they are learning so much from them. Yes, you do learn a little, but the best thing to do if you want to make movies is to make movies!! You will see what worked and what didn't, learn by your mistakes. That's the number one advice
Peter Solnør Hmmm yeah I agree...
I agree, but it also helps to learn how things are done. I worked with some film students once, and no-one in the team seemed to have any idea how to do a scene where someone gets beaten up that looks remotely convincing. Because so much is done by clever angles and clever editing, just watching something doesn't always teach you that. But you are right that you can see what to do and - equally importantly - what NOT to do - by watching loads of films. And lots of different genres, so you can get an idea what you prefer to make yourself.
I'm 15 as well, I have barely started and it is stressful. When I watch behind the scenes things of some movies i get all stressed because what i'm seeing is looks very complicated and though i'm pretty sure i will learn it, it just stresses me out. But you need to keep going, don't give up, and yes watching movies do help, making them also help, it just depends on what type of learner you are.
I am also 15, and I intern at a TV studio, I got that internship after just ASKING, my tip, ask around, listen to people, people know people.
I've been editing and producing videos ever since I was 8 years old. The best advice I can give to anyone starting out is that you should take it one step at a time. When I first started out I used little moving stick figures as animation, some crappy PC mic, and the old Windows Movie Maker XP. However as time went on I masted those programs and moved up to the newer version of movie maker, a slightly better mic, and a nicer camera. Once I mastered them I moved to a headset, Power Director, and a professional camera. Today I work in adobe after effects, own a professional quality mic with a pop filter, and have the equipment I need to make anything happen.
The idea is this. Don't rush and waste your money on stuff that you will have no idea how to use. There is a learning curve and it takes time to master each step of this industry. I self taught myself everything I know about video editing. I've done it through observation, watching tutorials, and using my imagination to come up with some of the coolest effects I've ever seen. You can do alot with programs like power director. It just depends on if you have mastered it or not.
Also another piece of advice. Stick with it. Video editing is an art that you have to master. At first it will take forever to make a 3 minute video, and when that 3 minute video receives a ton of dislikes and hate it will kill you inside. To think that you just spent hours on a video, only for it to get disliked and tossed aside hurts. I know because I've been there multiple times. But take the criticism and work with it. Modify where modifications need to be made. Learn and become better the next time. There will always be haters, however if you can push through, eventually the people who enjoy your videos will outweigh those who don't. Also, you get better at this as time goes on, and things will flow much quicker once you know what your doing. Good luck. Keep at it. Best wishes. - AJ
That's great advice, man. 'cause of your advice, I'm buying a T3i instead of a Blackmagic Pocket. The Blackmagic Pocket, even though it's the same price as the T3i right now is too advanced for me right now and has such a steep learning curve.
Great advice bro u earned a sub
That was probably some of the best advice I have heard, thankyou!
Great advice I really needed it thank you so much😃
You spelled mastered wrong. It's in paragraph 1 third sentence.
advice from someone with little expirience:
im 15 and have just started really getting into the process. Ive only been making videos for the past year. Anyways, heres my advice you can have the best editing, the best cinemotography, the best sound quality and the best actors, and your film can still be shit if you dont have good writing. Make sure your script is what you want it to be before starting your project
***** tnx dood
Yeah I've started writing a series so I can have a reason to make weird creatures but I'm making sure the script/storyline are good enough before I get stuck into the art of it
+Jimmy Dean I totally agree the story needs to be the best part
I disagree. The script can suck, but a good execution can save it. Bad editing, sound, camera work, etc. can easily ruin a video that has a good script. A good script is worthless in the wrong hands.
nope the story is everything your camera could literally be 480p or your could edit knowing nothing about editing, but as long as you have a plan, A GOOD STORY your videos are worth way more then u can
imagine ( I'm 16 I've taken broadcasting and video arts and production and i have 2 years of experience i even worked on a movie called Every 15 mins just in case you don't believe me). I'm also a mophemore in high school so never give up because dreams come true.
As someone still on there first camera 3 years later, make it a point to push yourself with that camera. Challenge yourself with that camera, get creative! I will be upgrading cameras soon but everything I've learned and pushed myself with on this camera is extremely valuable and will only help me out in the long run!
During my early times of filmmaking ( i mean really really early ), the audiences just walk away from my film. i was there at the back of the audiences seating. It hurts but it is the truest thing i ever got in my life. If you never give up, trust me someday you will go up forgetting all non sense at your surroundings.
Truth!
I'm 16, and I'm directing my first serious short in december. I have some classmates that are interested in helping, we have been working on the script since may and thought we only have a phone and some flashlights, we are making a lot of DIY's, because we literally have no budget. I finally understood the importance of networking! It is really hard for me, because I'm pretty much an introvert, but I find that taking the risk is often great, that's how we got the actors, the musicians and the editor! Hope I can share the short when it is finished :)
Ik this was 3 years ago but did u ever finish it? im 16 rn and im gonna start making a short film in a few weeks with some friends, its be cool if u could tell me how u did yours
Yo now the comment is 5 years old i hope you became a film maker like you wanted! And please if you would let us know where to watch the short that would be awsome! Thank you for sharing :D
Great advice! I have learned so much by just plodding away at producing my lil' videos...almost every time I create one I learn something in the process. I don't think it can be overstated that getting in there and doing it will yield great results in personal/professional growth as well as the quality of your videos and a more active viewership. I still have SO MUCH to learn.
Christopher Nolan is my inspiration.
***** mine is James Cameron and Micheal Bay (yes I know people hate him but he inspire me when its comes to special effects)
I'm so with you on Christopher Nolan!
Nolan made his first feature with only 6K, like a boss.
Mat Matthew whats the name of the film, i wanna see :p
Following :)
I am 16yrs old and am currently directing two upcoming movies and two upcoming documentaries which will be released in cinemas after completion. I have been praised at school for my directing, editing and scriptwriting skills. When my films come out if you seen them CZcams reviews would be greatly appreciated because then I can verbally hear your opinions and improve or keep things in future films.
Matthew St Vincent THIS IS WHAT I NEEDED TO HEAR TODAY! THANK YOU!!! I'm 14, and I keep thinking, "I really want to make a movie," but then this little voice in my head keeps saying, "well you're too young" and "You can't make a movie at your age, and if you do, it's not going to be shown in cinemas or anything like that" and "don't bother trying." Stuff like that. So when I read your comment, I felt like the Universe just screamed at that little voice, "SHUT UP AND MAKE YOUR MOVIE! STOP DOUBTING YOURSELF!" THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!
no ur totaly right. she should definitely do it when ur younger when ur older everyone doubts u unless u hav the experience or ppl see ur alrdy passionate bout it
Matthew St Vincent, Hey my name is Tierra Richards and I am 16 years old. I have several movie ideas that are so amazing, but I just don’t know what to do with them, I don’t really have too much knowledge about films. These movie ideas are figured out from beginning to end I just don’t have the written script. I was just wondering if you could help me out or even hear me out with everything and decide from there. Thank you so much and have a blessed day.
That last part when he said, "Once you start you are a filmmaker" , i actually smiled and got inspired
I have some crap on my channel but nothing I'm proud of at all. I really want to get started I just lack initiative. I get pretty stressed out thinking about filmmaking but I love actually doing it!
I feel the same
Don't get frustrated, Just Have Fun… Just Watch A Lot Of Tutorials Online And Shot a % Minute Short Every Chance You Get. Just Like A One Scene Type Of Film.
Yea that's my plan. Motivation and initiation are my problem
What I do is I make a movie no matter how lame it turns out to be in the end. I find the faults in that film and try to make my next one better.
procrastination is my problem, film takes soooo much time ughh, but u gotta love it.
I'm 17 and have been doing filming and editing for about 2 and a half years or so and I've learned is that nothing is more important than he other. Everything kind of compliments each other in its own way. Whether it be good shots, great editing, good audio or even good writing, no matter what it is it somehow works with everything else. But I have to say, work with what you've got. I'm the President of my film class and we have 14 awesome DSLR's with tripods and a few pretty decent mic's as well as 12 Mac's with about every Adobe program. We are always collaborating with the advanced Theatre class and we help each other. But one thing my teacher always told us was that the class wasn't always like that, he always stressed to us that one of the most important things is making the best with what you've got. He said one of the first years he was teaching the classes, they went to a state film festival with pretty old equipment and were up against other schools with expensive and fancy...
... Equipment. His students at the time were intimidated by them but he told them that they could make just as good stuff as those rich schools. And out of three different categories they got 1st in 2 and 2nd in the third. So don't beat yourself up because you don't have fancy equipment, but use what you have and make it work, because if you do, one day you'll have that fancy equipment and will be able to make amazing things happen! Good luck to all the other young filmmakers out there! And if you're a more experienced filmmaker can you give me some tips since I'm going to college next school year?
What will you study in college?
Alf I'm looking at a Major in Cinematography or just Film in general. This year I kind of developed a love for post production. And I plan on getting a minor in Photography. I also plan on going to the University of Texas in Austin :D
I'm a student filmmaker at Asbury University in Kentucky, and if I could partake one piece of advice that has forever molded my view of filmmaking its this:
Good people make good films and in order to be a good filmmaker you must know yourself. The more you know about yourself the better filmmaker you will become. In the words of Andrei Tarkovsky, "Cinema is a very difficult and serious art. It requires sacrificing of yourself. You should belong to it, it shouldn’t belong to you. Cinema uses your life, not vice versa."
Let this be encouraging! The first step to being a great filmmaker is to be yourself, and seek truth!
I just want to say thank you for all your advice it truly means a lot. I'm a freshman this year and I've been introduced to many new clubs and I've recently join in the arts devision. I was in the musical this year and I loved the environment and all the new people I met!! , but when the musical ended I was sad because I realized I didn't want to leave the environment. I got so used to all the long practice hours and it became like a second home. I decided to audition for the one act play but sadly didn't make it. My theatre teacher knew how much the arts meant for me and told me to join in the film making festival. At first I just joined for the fun of it and to be with friends I had met in the musical, but after making my first short film.. I feel in love with making films with the filming, the writing, and the editing. I'm in high school and I still didn't know what I wanted to study for in collage but now I know I want to become a filmmaker.
Positive, informative, and even mildly funny. These are the guys that usually have the best ideas.
I made my first documentary Just a couple days ago & its is bout to reach A hundred thousand views & I have been doing film for 8 years. I don't do it for the fame or the money I do it because I love to film
100k views? That's awesome!
michaelcotton23 how did u get much views
Ok cool great
this is a blatant lie
@@bobbymacdon6601 how do you know?
My first movie was when i was 8 years old. Now I am 14 and i have a lots of experience.
+Jigsaw79😂😂
woah same.
This video actually helped me a lot. I was nervous about starting a youtube series but now I feel I have the ability to do so. I now know that not everyone starts off big and they have to work up to it, i always just figured if you weren't big in the beggining then you weren't ever going to be big.
I am only 13 years old, and also want to become somewhat of a filmmaker myself. I really don't expect myself to get really far and to be successful, such as Freddie Wong or people like that. I just want to slowly work my way up to make my videos look better. Right now I only use WLMM and Sony Vegas, as well as a cheap mic and Photoshop. I mostly make stop motions, (LEGO) but am starting to make short films. (I already uploaded two.) And even though I am relatively new to making films, (I have been doing it for about 3 years, most of my work isn't posted on CZcams), I do very much agree that you have to take it slow and to worry about making your films better, not worrying about how much views it gets, or who will see it. Anyway, great video Indy, and thanks for the advice!
- Your fan, Ilya. (RedRocketFilms.0
Same here too
Build your own equipment. My shoulder stand is the handlesbars off of a 1999 Rage Scooter with the tripod set in them.
shit works, DIY
+VP contemplater You don't _need_ actors. You could do it with action figures or even teddy bears for god's sake.
there are multiple sources for finding actors that you might find helpful such as the community theater in your town or near your town, craigslist, facebook groups (tons of these exist), and local high schools. These are places I tend too look and have success with, also put an add out on your facebook, most likely one of your friends will know someone that either has a friend that is an actor or has a friend that is an actor themselves.
#9 was something I've never thought of before, thank you. I'm a graphic designer 15 years into my career and now learning about filmmaking. It's so interesting to be back at the very beginning of learning a creative process.
I am a beginning filmmaker from Lincoln, Nebraska, and I just wrote my first screenplay after watching your video on how to format a screenplay, this video came up in my suggested video box. As I was watching, you brought up the workshops and I thought to myself "Hm, I wonder if I could find one here in Nebraska", and then sure enough, you said here is one from Nebraska, and without blinking I clicked subscribe lol. Thank you so much for all the advice!! Your videos really help out with everything!!
1. Some great advice is even if you J.J. Abrams you can always keep learning more. There is always more you can learn.
2. Filmaking is an art and everything is art. So just get creative.
3. Don't feel like you have to compete with anyone since know one is 100% the best and knows everything about filmaking.
I don't care about moneynor views...I just love filmmaking
I have been in the movie making business for 3 years. I use a Galaxy SIII, and Sony Vegas Pro. But, I don't consider myself a pro. My advice is, watch as many tutorials and study as much as possible. This adds to my experience, and allows me to take on more tasks in the future. Also, don't dwell on yourself if you don't get the spotlight the first time. Just keep pushing forward. Never leave your dreams, because if you do, it will have a far worse effect than you think. There are millions of people out there who are famous, and started out just like me, and you. Besides, just like Russel Hasenauer said, "Once youve done anything at all, even the slightest special effects test, you are a filmmaker. So let your dreams and creativity take flight. Good luck, my friend! (:
I really agree with what he is saying. I still do this today as a producer that has worked with actors like Burt Reynolds and Amy Smart. Great info!!
I want to be a film maker too. For now, I just do lego stopmotion
I used to do that. I made about 5 films: two action and three comedy. School got the best of me and my parents made me do activities which prevented me from making any more. I miss it but I'm writing indie films now. I've always wanted to make movies ever since I was a lil kid.
HACK3Dstudios cool,welli hope your indie films work out then.
PaceStudios2012 Hey i just looked at a few of your videos, you're pretty good! I'm taking my first film class at a uni (I'm 17, still pretty young) and am using stop motion for a few of my projects. I think if I were you I would stick to that, its a medium that not a lot of people use, and if you get really good at it then you could be really successful. It would be awesome to someday make films like Fantastic mr Fox or Robot chicken type work.
***** Wow! Your much older then me! I give you best wishes on that film class, maybe you will be the next Steven Speilburg!
***** the lego movie isn't a stop motion. I watched in a behind the scenes of it that showed that it was all 3d animated on computer. One technique i created (it may of been used before by others but it came to me one day myself) involved stop motion. Do your stop motion on a properly lit Green/blue screen and then put that stop motion video on the green/blue screen keyed out on top of live footage and then you get a nice live action look by using stop motion!
so true haha i use to say to my self i will be the very first youngest film maker to be awarded on oscar. what so ever but then now,i realize that patient is virtue...
my advice though is not just dream on it. but work for it to make it happened. so yeah shout out to does who waits and not giving a goddamn fight..
Came across this prepping for a class I'm teaching.
looked interesting.
TOTALLY SOLID ADVICE!
Awesome.
Best possible advice i can give as someone whos done a few things for a few years. Do something every day if possible. EVERY DAY> script for 5 mins, draw a picture, look up an after effects tutorial.
Its like working out, or playing music, you have to try every single day.
I'm 14 almost 15 and I've been making movies for about 5 years now and I do want to do this for a living. this did help a lot, thanks.
I started making films a few years ago and I´m getting better . I´m still practicing , cause I want my first video I put on CZcams to be good. But to me the most important thing is that I´m making videos not to become famous or something like that I´m doing it because I´m having fun with it and it´s really cool when you watch some old videos you made and see the improvement.
You should put your practice videos on CZcams too so people can give advice.
I make videos, too. At first, I was obsessed with the subscriber number. Now, I like making videos and learning from them:)
That´s great :)
that's exactly what I started doing, it's your online portfolio really.
thanks you gave me a really good idea
again
thanks a lot
just keep on doing it that's the best advice don't be scared to make that project you always wanted to but at the same time don't expect to go viral overnight!
I'm 15 and I take Media studies at school since I was 13, I admit I'm not the best at storyboards or scripts but I do enjoy doing the editing,because you can then end up having funny bloopers to watch over to remember the fun you had creating the film.Also with editing you pick the final clips,it's down to you to make it flow easily from one scene to the other and it's really good when you get the hang of it!
I'm working on a horror movie, my first one: a night of true terror, and I'm only 10 but I might do it with my friends, should be out by 20th of june
+Faith Du Berry I really don't have Friends but yea ...
Good luck
Good luck! :)
I like your name
+The gaming Cat Hey i am 10 to and i am making a film based on a true story its called how to make a movie the movie but if you need any help just reach out to me i will see what i can do
Im currently 16, i have strengths in both editing and directing and i would say my work is pretty good for my age, ive been doing this for 4 years so far. I am starting the proccess of looking at Film schools but im really wondering what i should go into, directing or editing, because while i am good at both ive heard it is harder to find a job in both. So any advice on where to apply or what to do for the best sucess? Im thinking either Columbia College Chicago, USC, or Ucla
U may be strong in both but u may like one more than the other so go for the one u like more
If you're still looking and don't mind traveling, the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is supposed to be a very good school.
A second camera always adds another level of production. I love how you used yours!!!
Thank you for making this video! You've inspired me a lot! I have had so many ideas for movies, and have researched everything about animation. I get a lot of advise from my parents and commentaries too. Thanks for explaining your story and the process.
I consider myself one of those rare film makers, that would go dirt poor just to make a film he/she is proud of.
I'm becoming a film maker because that's what I love, not because of any sort of payment.
And I think that if you can't commit to that as a film maker, you aren't gonna make it super far.
yep
he/she? not sure of your gender yet?
+VulTimelapse i said that cause a man or a woman can be a director, im a male and proud lol
please don't tell me you're that stupid.. you said "i consider myself one of those rare film makers, that would go dirt poor just to make a film he/she is proud of." - I WOULD CONSIDER- you use I which means YOU jesus fucking hitler
I'm 15 and would really appreciate if someone could give their opinion on some of the short films on my channel if you have the time.
Very nice work!
That's good stuff you should be more popular.
This is a great video. Its helped my kid who wants to be a filmmaker and she was a one who liked to rush things. After, seeing the video she knew that she has to focus more. Well thanks
Thank you, Russell. It was helpful for me. I'm 12 and I want to make a short movie, but you taught me how to do it not rushing. Thanks!
random person: what do you want to be when you grow up
me: a director for movies
random person: why
me: because I want to show the magic and beauty of what life is, the wonder and awe inspiring stories that have been the placement for why we live, and what we live for
random person: sniff sniff that's beautiful man
+Mark Viviani random person: HAAA GAYYYY... Jokes, good luck bro!
+Mark Viviani Hey man, if this is your passion then do it! You want to be a director? Here's some thoughts. I don't know much about Directing but I think the name says it all. You have to have the ability to bring people together and to help them work together to achieve your story. I would think that people skills, body language, and the ability to see the story come together before it's finished are all very important. If you want it bad enough and are willing to sacrifice to achieve your dream then I believe in you. And hey, if you need someone who's just entering the field of visual fx. let me know. :)
Russell: "Remember, your first stuff is NOT going to be your masterpiece."
Me: "Orson Welles would to beg to differ, but go ahead." (But in all seriousness this IS good advice.)
Beginner filmmaker here and this video really helped. Im in the DC area and decided to network.. So exciting! Thanks
QUESTION FOR ANYONE: During those 10ish years of self-improvement...what do you do? I mean your not doing any films...do you direct commercials, or get a college degree for something else so you can have a decent job and practice film on the side, or become Patty McBurgerFlipper?
What you do is make movies. Learn the craft by doing them. Some people make it in those 10 years, you never stop learning. You have to read, watch, observe, study, and try, try very hard.
yes but how do you make money?
You get a lame job. So you can have time to make films. Examples...
Tarantino working at a video rental. PTA at a quiz show, Coppola filmed porn, Hitchcock put titles for silence films.
What they all have in common?
They wanted to make movies no matter what.
You can't expect great feedback from lame effort. Plus, is not the same history for every filmmaker. Make your own way to movies.
I don't make money, I'm in high school.
Vidya Sagar But what about after film school? That's what I'm trying to ask. How do you make money?
Film school is just rules. You can learn the craft with books and practicing. But if you feel like you need someone to teach you, then go to film school. (Which is a pretty mediocre thing to do in my oppinion). All you get there is rules and films as homework. Filmmaking is an art. You should be professional, yes. But be artistic after all. Love films. Don't do them like if there where just another job. Make em your life.
I am 13 years old and I've been really into making movies, and films, and videos since I was 8. For the past couple of years I've just been making videos with my dolls, like stop motion animations, and just stuff like that. But I have a really good (at least in my opinion) idea for a film, but I don't really have any friends that would do it. Does anyone have any ideas or tips?
write it down and save it for when you're older and more experienced, by then you'll be able to develop your idea more and improve it so that by the time you have actors and everything else you need to make it properly. This is coming from a 15 year old who's never had a chance to make anything yet so this is only what I wish I had done when I was your age and when I had actual ideas for films 😂😁
You just described me man !
Alec Ybarra man we are just kids (teenagers). Selling a film to hollywood is a thing to do when you are 20-30 not 13
Alec Ybarra That's awesome dude!
seyhan köseoğlu Well you can try. If your video is good enough, you can definitely try to sell your film, though it would be hard.
I second this. We had a project for our English class that involved making short-skits. It went on from there really. We've been making short films since then.
I'd say if there are some film-making opportunity on your school or on your local town, then don't just sit and relax. It's your time to shine. You'll get a lot of learnings (and friends) from their really, who has the same interests as you.
I'm only three years old and this advice was paramount to my film making aspirations, THANK YOU!!!
if you are three years old, how can you type so well? and how do you know such advanced vocab lol. Since this was from 6 years ago, you are 9 now. But that still would not make sense
So I'm 19 in my second year of college. Should I transfer to film school? And if so does it have to be upper crust film school? I was told if you go to a random school and get random training it will be harder to get a job than say if you went to NYU. Over christmas break my life plan was essentially attacked by my relatives who thought I should get a "real job and major" that I should spend more time on than my actual dream job and major because they think that I'll have to do sexual favors to make it, won't be able to make it because film makers and production companies close ranks and don't let people in their networks easily, or end up becoming as a peer said, Patty McBurgerFlipper.
Kim, just go for it. I shot a full feature film in October 2014 and edited with Adobe Premier. I'm a 14 year old actor, writer, director, and film editor. Have a look at my channel and watch my 24 minute how I put it all together "Making of Calico", and the movie trailer. I welcome comments and do reply.
Brandon Watson
Well you had a $150,000 budget and that is a LOT for amateurs. Most of us have to deal with filming with cheap cameras/ whatever locations we can find/ ourselves as actors. Don't take this as an insult, but you are lucky to have rich parents.
Javan Fc My parents aren't rich and $150,000 is ULTRA LOW BUDGET for a feature film. There are ways to trim that budget for example, you can barter location fees. I've done that and saved $70,000. I bought my gear instead of renting because I knew I was going to shoot 7 to 10 short films before I moved up to a full length feature film. I go a price from a local production company to shoot a 14 minute short and the price was $30,000. 10 shorts would cost $300,000. Best to spend the money and buy gear and just do it myself. By the way, the cost to color correct a 14 minute short was $5600, or $400 per minute of film. Yes I had a budget of $150,000 but I shot it for far less in the end. There are so many ways to do it it would be a long post but if you send me an email at brandonwatsoncomedy@gmail.com I'll tell you how I did it, and it worked for me. I just got signed to GAA in L.A. www.imdb.com/name/nm5450039/
Brandon Watson Great for you but you kind of seem full of yourself. I would like to be a film maker as well, but any kid like you who is successful doesn't have to boast about being a "Actor, Writer, Editor, and Director." Your work looks pretty good just get a better attitude man. I mean 150,000 is crazy even if it is a "feature film" I have a canon dlsr and a couple of other things, you are lucky no matter what you say with that kind of money
Film school is not very educational when it comes to learning about filming, because you probably pretty much already know the stuff you need to know. The only reason why you would go to a film college is so that you can connect with some professionals and work your way up socially. If you already have connections though, and you are a pretty decent filmmaker, you really shouldn't worry about film school IMO.
Hey, anyone know some good free online short film festivals, thanks!
Any festival can be a film festival.
Try and get into contact with your school and present the film. Or you can join a community club and get into contact with them to host a screening of your masterpiece!
I just recently got into film and my first year of doing it I got into my local film fest. It was just three high schools but I was so proud, but I remember all the flaws in my film. It was the nervousness I had for making my first true passion project, and I forgot about fundamental shots that could have added so much more depth. So my advice is this: when filming keep calm and try to take control of your film.
I am 66 years old retired and Ive been doing wedding videos since 1980's and I still have to learn the basics of making a story. I believe getting experience in every part of a production is helpful. By making projects, offer your services just to get experience is a starter. Friday 101 is a valuable tip for every one who wants to become a filmmaker..Good tips...
+Al Abdon Just wanted to shout out. I'm a 44 yr old, unemployed ex oil field worker who has a passion for art. I started as a graphic designer and found digital illustration but visual fx is my dream. The mixing of audio and visual components to create impact. I've dabbled in 3D animation and went to school back in my college days, for multimedia. It's tough when you have a family, to live a dream and pay the bills. Never give up.
Half the stuff in friday 101 videos is what I'm paying to learn in college. I could've just learned it here for free.......
well there not posting any more videos :/
exactly what I'm thinking right now, and I'm in a bachelors program -_-
Can't get a diploma on CZcams though...
"When people ask me if I went to film school I tell them, 'no, I went to films.'" ~ Quentin Tarantino
Chazzer Allen Nice one
This applies well for adults as well. I barely started. My videos i have now are just super raw footages, but I want to start taking filmmaking seriously now.
I have been inspired like I haven't been inspired before. Thank You. BTW, another piece of advice is don't be afraid to go past limits. Be prepared to know limits by yourself without going beyond immortality.
I don't really work well with others, as they always scrap my ideas and replace it with theirs so yeah :P
Well try to find some that will try to find someone that respects you.If this does not work go solo and find someone later on.
omg tht happens to me all the time... the main reason i dont have a short film yet, thinking about doing a clone movie
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You have to get people Who Just Want To Hold Boom Poles ANd Carry Equipment and That Respect Your Ideas.
I can totally relate to you. 1 person told me to write a script, looked at it ripped it up and said he'd improvise. When we got up to do performance, he stood, motionless, and leading us into an inevitable flop.
I'm ten and I want to be a deirector!!!
do it! make something!
i am 13 and just started on this channel. i am now making short films and my first one got released yesterday. i think it was an awesome start, and i'm looking forward to many more awesome films in the future.
awesome!
+Indy Mogul yep its my passion! (this is the c in ckfilms)
Thank you a lot! I'm 11 and love BFX! This helped me a lot for my short film. Thanks!
well im 10
and making a movie
I'm 10 and i wanna make a movie
The earlier the better! :)
Ok
Get some friends, get a script, get a camera and go!
I made a 15 minute clip it's awsome with music cut scene magic
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Awesome! Upload it to CZcams so everyone can see! :)
I watch a lot of Kevin Smith stand up and agree. He has so much knowledge.
Thanks for the entertaining tips and advice video.
FIRST of many videos I will be watching to learn about filming(:
I'm 11 year old stop motion filmmaker it's hard work especially since I work alone. I really love it and my mom can't afford to send me to film camp. I've been twice in my life 1 week camp when I was 9 and 11. Check out my work on youtube please give feedback thanks
Thanks! That's what I do teach my self techniques from CZcams
What kind of software and equipments do you use for stop motion?
I love your videos
ShaeButtaProductions Film school is stupid.
You dont need to go to film school, you learn things from youtube and trust me on this one. I'm just going to be honset too. You wont keep up stop motion
When I was 8 I was obsessed with stop-motion untill I realised how expencive it can be and quit at 12. That isnt the end though, I got more and more curious about film and discovered indy mogul, I'm 14 and help the drama department at my school making props and BTS
ShaeButtaProductions Better then the stop motions i made using a 3ds!
A tip Don't do it for fans! Dont go making minecraft videos and then spamming people telling them to check you out! Do it for fun not fans. Make it a hobby!
I completely agree, man.
Yes, thank you. Spamming will get you no where, especially if its on an unrelated video.
"Don't stress over things" So true. Great piece of advice. Something i have to fight against every time i begin a film. :)
I have been making films for 4 years with my group of friends (I am 13) and my first year was entirely stop motion. The first film i wrote and directed was a 5 minute nerf battle with the kids in my neighborhood. It took a solid five hours to film and was prettily terrible, but recently I found my old footage and decided to recreate the video with all of my current resources and experience, And it almost looked professional!
I started out as a writer but then I got really into filmmaking these couple months and felt like it's my 'true calling'. I guess the hardest part to 'get better' is to actually get your story, actors, equipment together and film something. For young filmmakers like me we may be tied up by school or other excuses but we should still squeeze time and do what we love most :) Inspiration comes easy for me but the hardest part is to shape it to a complete and alluring story so like what indy said...DUN RUSH THINGS
Thank you, I feel inspired and motivated by your video.
hey i am 17 as well and want to become a director. learning a lot from trial and error. i was told to always use what you have on hand. so i am doing the best with what i have on hand
if you're really interested in editing videos or doing special effects you can try working with your high schools news crew if they have one. back when I was in high school I used to help with the live news show, making neat introduction videos, and editing video packages to go along with the live news show. it was great experience and let me see most of the different aspects of the video industry
iam 15 and my friend introduced me to film making and i love it i have acted in 6different projects 3 which have been for other people i have also been a camera man a story board writter and a director in my upcoming movie currently we are entering a film festival and i know iam still young but my tips just to have with it have fun on set and going off the script once in a while might benefit your short film,i was lucky to have so many other friends that enjoy acting but to the other people who dont i hop u soon find peers and enjoy your film making carrer
Thanks a lot! Now I get to courage to start filmmaking!
Indy mogul is an awesome channel. I am 15 a year old boy and i started making films when i was 9. I wish i had found this channel a long time ago it would have saved me a ton of headaches.
Thanks for the advice!
Tip from me: Try to find shots and figure out how they were made. then try to recreate it.
I've heard this over and over from fellow filmmakers: The key to getting started is to simply watch tons of movies. I'm an amateur film critic and writer, and watching movies can really give you great insight into how films are made. Also I just love movies!
When I started skit writing I was making videos with my mom and my one friend and I still am just now I will show my videos to get tips I get lots of good tips from people who have never wanted to make a film/be a filmmaker. Right now me and my friend are making a short film for something to do in the summer but we are trying to be more serious we are getting a story plot a couple more charters and I just got so good editing software for us to use so you should start out just making little videos and share them through your family and then through friends and family and then if you think you have a good set try to making a bigger one with your friends just get more serious and just build up from there.
Just what i was looking for! Waiting on my Nikon D3200 and I was looking for some tips to use it that i also understand! Thanks a bunch!
Im 11 and ive been making short action films for half a year.they have been improving with the help of your tips
I am 11, and I have done many skits on CZcams that are fun little films I enjoyed making. All you need is a creative mind, you need a great idea. That could be anything, it doesn't matter how much days, weeks, months, or years it takes. If you have an idea you think is amazing, great! Keep it, and work on it and you'll soon make it out to the public. If it does great amazing, it doesn't go good and people say why. Work on that, and never give up. Believe in yourself, and good luck!
Thank you for all those advices! You inspired me to become one (filmmaker)
Hello all! I am three months away from graduating film school with a bachelors in film. After that I am beginning work on directing my first feature film. This video is very true. Every since I was about 14 I just wanted to be a big time writer/director. I tried throughout high school to make a feature film. I researched cameras, and costs, and tried to get something together. Luckily I got to go to film school straight out and keep trying. While I was here I tried again to make a feature. I tired to use the resources I had and the people to put something together thinking I'd have a better shot at movie school. It didn't happen again. I'm 20 now and it's been six years since I dreamed of my first full-length movie on the big screen. I ended up with 96 youtube videos and six short films at school. And I learned a lot just like they are telling you here. I couldn't be starting on my feature in the real world with a degree had I not practiced all those weekends dreaming of Hollywood and making short videos on bad cameras. If you truly dream this, it can happen. But you have to be willing to put in way more effort and patience than the other 99%. Not like your friends BSing about a movie idea they have but never wrote a word. Keep writing and directing. Also research the jobs that aren't glamorous. No matter your personality or field of interest, there is a job on a film crew for you. Hit me up if you have any questions about film school or producing your first feature. And good luck, we're the next generation of story tellers.
This comment is very late. I have loved movies ever since I was 7. At that time I didn’t make anything but then my parents took me and my brother to Universal studios. I was 10 and I am in love with film now. My brother thinks I am crazy sometimes because I study it more than school. I just turned 13 and I make short films with my friends. Of course they’re not perfect but they were so fun to make. I don’t have a big cast so it really is just me and my brother sometimes. Though the way to learn is to work with what you have. Ever since I wrote my first full length script I have improved in writing. Ever since I started editing, I have noticed I have improved as well. I love all you guys because we all have something in common. We love film, and we are creative people. So I agree with every single one of you. Just started to write a new movie that will be full length on my channel. If you guys wanna check it out?❤️🙏
Listen to this guy! I'm right in between the ages of 14-25 (19) and I can attest that all he's saying is very true.
I've noticed that anything, even non-narrative stuff teaches you lessons about a lot of stuff. So going out and making a short with your friends and money doesnt have to be a place to learn, but filming events and editing them to docu-videos or making stuff for a school club that needs a video helps gain knowledge on this type of stuff
I think the tips are same for anybody who wants to be a filmmaker, regardless of
age. Thanks for the Tips.
I would recommend going online and learning the basics of exposure. Read an article or watch a video tutorial on shutter speed, aperture and ISO. It might seem confusing at first but you'll get the idea before too long. After that I'd look into shot composition. Learning those things early will make your practice time more effective and set you on the right path. Also, remember that there are no set rules. There are guidelines that work almost all of the time but don't hesitate to get creative and deviate from them. Happy shooting!
I've been editing, filming, directing, ext.. since i was 9.. I am now coming up on my 15th birthday in almost a month. So good advice is you are NOT just going to become great in one day of practice… I am always watching tutorials going film clubs and making countless little tests in my visual effects programs and also still practicing with the same camera I've had for about a year and a half! The learning never ends and the more and more you practice the better you'll end up!
Thank you so much this was actually really inspiring! A lot of these were the opposite of what I originally had in my head. So you kind of brought me back to reality in a way and I appreciate that! Thank you once again!
Good video. Since most everyone's first films will be terrible, my own included, I think it is actually okay to jump right in and start film making. Rush it, it's fine, you have to learn one day, might as well be today, and the only way to learn is to do. Now it may not come out so good, but you will have learned something, so hopefully your next, or maybe two or three down the road, will actually start to get better. I found that early on, if one takes too much time planning, the film can just die in the planning stages. I agree to just use whatever equipment you can get your hands on, as it is not the equipment that makes the film, but the person using it. If you can't make a film till you get the perfect camera, you will never do anything. Thanks for the video, good luck everyone, and happy filmmaking.
thanks 4 the tips! You're really inspiring!
Just find this channel, really cool by the way. I'm 17 and this year I found out about a short film contest in my town so I'll give it a try. Thanks for the advice.
I started making short films when I was 14, directed a feature film and won a very prestigious award at the age of 16 and now I'm 18 with a lot of experience. I started out with nothing, nobody to help me, people even laughed at me in school but now, 4 years later, I'm working on much bigger projects with LOADS of contacts in the industry and even a few celebrities! Just because I kept going and meeting people.
It really is true, if you have the passion to start then keep going, no matter how tough it gets you CAN succeed. Just get out there, start and don't give up :)
This was an excellent and concise tip list. Thanks.