Make a DVD Film
Making your own film is a very enjoyable experience and an opportunity for you to expand your creative mind. As long as you have a camera and access to digital video editing software, your film will be a breeze to make especially if you understand film theory and linguistics.
Instructions
1. Obtain a camera (by either renting or buying) and decide on what you are going to shoot. Are you going to just drive around and shoot random shots of the wilderness, or are you going to write a script and have actors perform it? Movies can range from anything in between these two extremes.
2. Write a script. After the script is done hire actors (or get your friends to do it for free), gather any other equipment necessary (such as audio and lighting) and scout locations. Get friends or hire a crew to help you set up scenes. Set a date to shoot and wish for the best.
3. During shooting, whether for a day or two weeks, you will need to provide for your small cast (if applicable) and crew. Bring meals and snacks and it will go a long way in showing your appreciation, especially if the cast isn't getting paid. Notify everyone you are the director and what you say will go. Stay open to suggestions, but always stick with what you want.
Continue shooting until you gather all the footage you want or can afford.
4. Edit your DVD film. You'll need to buy some digital video editing software. If you have a computer with a large hard drive and a video editing software program, you are now ready to edit. Upload all the footage from the camera onto the software.
If you don't know use the digital video editing software, you can either take a course in digital editing or follow the step-by-step directions that came with the software.
5. Burn your film onto a DVD after you have reached a final cut. Install a DVD burning program and DVD burn drive onto your computer if you don't already have one. Use software like iDVD to burn your DVD film. Insert a blank DVD into the DVD burning tray and follow the step-by-step instructions.
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