I would begin with a short film and with a small crew to keep the budget small. This will lead to that all of you have more than one job to do - but the positive part is that you learn more.
First volunteer to work on other peoples projects then learn from THEIR mistakes especially in doing production audio. After 4-5 projects try a short film with just 2 characters and be sure you get GREAT production audio (that is 70% of the film and audiences don't tolerate production audio mistakes). If you haven't figured out how to do that after 5 projects then find someone who does know. Camera choice is NOT critical - photography is about LIGHTING (learn it very well) and composition (learn the basics from still photo courses) - an iphone can shoot great movies (there are film festivals devoted to them)!
Here's a great example of filmmaking on an iphone with behind the scenes footage as well https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyYhM0XIIwU Also, the shorter the story the more demanding it is to have a great storyboard. Storyboarding helps to design transitions, complex shots, work out camera placement - especially with 2 or more cameras, and helps with capturing performance nuances key to engaging the audience. A key element I often see missing in independent productions are visual clues that give insight to what will be coming next in the story.
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What is your role in the production?
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Write screenplay about things you know
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Only write 90 pages
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90-120 pages I mean sorry about that
Start off working as a on set Production Assistant then find your niche as you work on the film
I would begin with a short film and with a small crew to keep the budget small. This will lead to that all of you have more than one job to do - but the positive part is that you learn more.
Just be yourself...things will come on their way.
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First volunteer to work on other peoples projects then learn from THEIR mistakes especially in doing production audio. After 4-5 projects try a short film with just 2 characters and be sure you get GREAT production audio (that is 70% of the film and audiences don't tolerate production audio mistakes). If you haven't figured out how to do that after 5 projects then find someone who does know. Camera choice is NOT critical - photography is about LIGHTING (learn it very well) and composition (learn the basics from still photo courses) - an iphone can shoot great movies (there are film festivals devoted to them)!
Thanks a lot for the breakdown John
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Here's a great example of filmmaking on an iphone with behind the scenes footage as well https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyYhM0XIIwU Also, the shorter the story the more demanding it is to have a great storyboard. Storyboarding helps to design transitions, complex shots, work out camera placement - especially with 2 or more cameras, and helps with capturing performance nuances key to engaging the audience. A key element I often see missing in independent productions are visual clues that give insight to what will be coming next in the story.