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July 7th, 2010
The process of making a good short film can be divided into three important stages; these are the pre-production stage, production stage and the post production stage. Pre-production refers to the stage where all the planning takes place. This is where ideas are put to paper, deadlines are created and things are put in place for the production. During the production stage, the videotaping or filming takes place, while post production deals with mixing and editing.
One key areas to look at during the pre-production stage of a short film that will prevent frustration is to have a strong concept. You will first need to know what you want the film to be about and what possible messages you may want the film to convey. Bear this in mind, and use this to guide you through the rest of the process. The script is one of the most important pieces of your project, but without a good concept, great dialogue can’t save a bad idea. Depending on your concept or method of deliver, you may not need a detailed script. However be sure to write something down, put your ideas to paper as your guide.
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July 5th, 2010
So what else will you need to prepare for your short film? You will also need to think about resources or materials that you will need for shooting your film; this will also include your human resource, and the location required. Depending on the theme and idea behind your film, you may only need a camera and one or two persons. In other cases however you may have to consider lighting, the cast members and the best location to use. If you are on a low budget, you may have to rely on family and friends to be your actors and help.
You should bear in mind that in some locations filming is not permitted and you may need a license to do so. You also need to consider any props and the cost of any additional material you may require. Also do remember to have a budget and a time line to work with. Try to fit your plans into your budget and time line and if possible, do a test run before the actual shooting of your film.
No matter what forces are against you, preparing for a shoot before the day of production is the best plan to action you can take.
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July 3rd, 2010
Pre-production planning is a very important part of the production of any short film. It is at this stage that plans and measures are put in place to bring to life the idea for the short film. The first step in pre-production planning is the idea for the film. What will be the basis of the film, the theme, or what message do you hope to bring across via your short film? It is important that you know this as this will be your guide throughout the planning.
After having an idea, you can then develop a script, which is basically putting your idea to paper. Ideally your script should give certain details about what is going to take place in your film. There is also the method of story-boarding which some persons tend to use. This is almost like the script; instead, it gives a pictorial description of your short film. In that you are planning a short film, you may or may not include story-boarding in your planning.
Remember to be as clear as possible with your ideas, the point of preparing for the shoot is to have as much time as possible focusing on getting the job done and being creative on set, so prepare as much as you can off the set and you will save money.
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July 1st, 2010
Short film production service companies are continuously realizing the value of customer satisfaction. That is why they are constantly devising ways to produce your film in a short period of time, on the lowest budget possible without compromising the quality. Some have even incorporated a feature where your video can be streamed from their website. If you were to use a company with such a production service, you could take advantage of this service to market a product or even your short films. This could be a good way to get your films out there for persons to view.
One of the best ways about obtaining short film production services is that if this is not your area of specialty you can still have your idea be crafted into a film by people who are good at it. Therefore they will take care of everything, and with your supervision you are bound to love the finished product. So it’s a win win, but of course you have to have money to get it going; but isn’t your work worth being created the right way?
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June 30th, 2010
Using production services is a great way to have a short film produced if you are on a tight budget and would like to have the film produced in a small amount of time. This will help to give your short film a level of professionalism that you would probably not be able to obtain on your own. The problem however is knowing how to choose a production company that is best for you.
There are many ways to know if a particular production company is best for producing your short film. Many of these companies available on the internet and reading the reviews left by customers is one of the ways to know how good of a company you are dealing with. A good company should be able to shoot your short film in a timely manner, while sticking closely to the deadline without affecting the quality of the finished product. They should also be able to produce your film, bringing out the culture, nature of theme that you had in mind and keep the overall look and feel you choose for your film.
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June 28th, 2010
Use film festivals, even though they might be expensive to submit to. When you have decided on how much you intend to spend on your marketing campaign, you should start by checking out both international and local Film Festivals. Film Festivals are great places to start marketing your short films, as they are fairly inexpensive and affords a wonderful window of exposure.
Internet Promotions, forums and contests are also a good way to put your work out there. Another fantastic way of promoting your short film is over the internet with free submission sites. There are many short film websites available online that are just waiting on you to submit your film. Additionally, you could also set-up your very own film website, and begin to market your film worldwide.
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June 26th, 2010
Are you a short film-maker? Would you like to promote your short film effectively? Well, if you have already created your film, but you are dying for an opportunity to promote it, then you must understand a few things first. Instead of having your short films hanging around on some shelf, why not promote it online and at some international Film Festivals. After all you have nothing to lose, only lots of fame and money to be gained. Promoting a film is relatively simple, but to do it effectively there are some steps that you will need to follow.
Determine your goal before you begin to market your short film, you should always determine in your mind what your goals are. In other words, what to do you hope to achieve by wanting to market your short film. Are your goals to win a prize money or do you have some long-term film-making plans like a career or so.
Also determine your financial standing before taking the plunge into financial dependence on creditors. After you have cleared up in your mind as to what your goals are, then you can move on to the next stage, and that is to assess your finances along with your marketing costs. You should try and stay within your budget, mainly because promoting movies can be extremely expensive and costly.
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June 24th, 2010
There are many different ways that you can use to market your short film. However, before you decide which method to use, it is best to think about who your audience is, and what you hope to achieve from the film. These may have been questions that you considered during the pre-production stage of your short film.
But now that the film is finished, the answers may be slightly different, so still do consider it. How do you get your work exposed? Persistence and patience is required in marketing. It is also advisable that while marketing you continue to work on your next project, as in most cases people you meet at festivals or in the industry will want to know about your future products if they like you; so be likable at all times!
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June 20th, 2010
Most people think that the quality of your work is all that matters. I can’t count how many artists I have met that are all about their work. Of course this is essential to make a product that others will want, but what about marketing your product after(even before) it’s done?
Use the Internet. Another great way to ensure that your film is viewed by many is by promoting your short film on as many websites as possible. For example, short film websites like brownfish.com, atomfilms.com, ifilm.com, undergroundfilm.com and many more can be used to promote your film. In addition to these sites, there is always the option of creating and maintaining your very own website to promote and market our short film. Not that I haven’t had that idea with my own work…
This is not as difficult as it may sound, but if you aren’t on the innovative side when it comes to creating a website, you can always seek professional help. To market your short film is relatively simple, once you have completed your film, mention your movie in forums and chat rooms, put it on traditional message boards, on internet movie sites, as well as submit your short film to a formal press release in the appropriate format whether by email and/or fax. Just get it out there and see
where it goes.
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June 18th, 2010
Want to venture out into the world of Hollywood? Even if it’s in a short format? Welcome to the short film blog, writing dedicated to help other filmmakers achieve their movie dreams.
There are a lot of people out there who are making great short movies. However, they can’t seem to promote their movies effectively. Well, if you are such a person, there are a number of ways that you can consider to effectively market your movie. Your movie doesn’t have to sit on some shelf in an office and collect dust or, languishing on a website without anybody viewing it. Let’s look at some ways that you can promote your movie.
Submit Your movie to Film Festivals. First and foremost, one of the best ways and means to get your short film seen by lots of people is to submit your short film to a Film Festival. The truth is, there are several festivals that are held all year round, some of these festivals will cost you a small fee for submission, others are free. When you submit your film to a Festival, you have a greater possibility that it will be seen by hundreds, if not thousands.
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