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So, anyone out there, or rather, in here, make movies? Well, doesn't really have to be at a professional level, but I'm not talking about youtube "luk at me dance" videos, either. If so, then what types of cameras do you use, any specifics? What are your direction methods like? Do you like to take angle shots, so on and so forth? What types of genres do you usually film? Are they heavy on story? Do you use special effects? If so, what programs do you use? Do you act in your own movies? How many characters do you put into one story? Are your short films heavy on props? What kind of props do you use, and what kind of props do you avoid? How is lightning set out in your scenes? How do you go about filming dark scenes, and so on? Basically, I want as man tips as I can because as of next week, I'm going to start making my own short films. Please guys, help me out here! Even if you don't film/direct/act yourselves, yet you know something, please post it, I'll be glad to read it! Please don't ignore this, since I REALLY want to get started. Most importantly though, I need to get the right camera, so please help me out before I actually go out there and buy some shoddy camera that fails at it's purpose :/ Thanks in advance guys and girls! =D

2008-11-23 11:38:00 Author: Stix489 Posts: 2080

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I would love to be able to make a short movie. It's something I've wanted to do for so long but a few things get in the way. Not owning a camcorder. Pretty obvious why that's an issue, but I can easily get one. Casting. I'd have to use friends and family and whatever, and I truly could not rely on my friends to take it seriously. Or to be able to make the time to be involved. And of course, they will "female dog" if someone gets a poor role and another gets a pretty big one. If I ever got hold of a camera, it'd probably just end up being me and my friends filming each other do ******* style stuff. And by each other, I mean me. Have you got any ideas as to what you might do? Given a rough idea it'd be a lot easier to help you out.

2008-11-23 11:53:00 Author: Unknown User

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That's awesome =D I always wanted to do something serious. To be more specific, I always wanted to do a serious SAW scene, in which me, or one of my friends, are in a uniquely designed trap. The camera shots in the SAW movies, especially during the reap scenes, are nothing short of spectacular and beautiful, and I always wanted to produce something like that! I need a good camera to start off with, and I have no idea which to choose >_>

2008-11-23 11:56:00 Author: Stix489 Posts: 2080

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I make a few short films with my friends when they come over for the hell of it actually. I've got one still in editing, but I'm not gonna tell you the others that have been published cause you'll just laugh.

2008-11-23 12:13:00 Author: TheArmedReaper Posts: 1543

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Any tips then? >_> =p

2008-11-23 12:15:00 Author: Stix489 Posts: 2080

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Well for a SAW-style scene, I think it more depends on what the trap itself is. I only saw the first one (didn't like it to be honest), and I only really remember one trap. Camera Angles - I believe there was some 'jaw trap' in there. It was timed to go off and would rip the person's jaw from their head. I dunno. If you have a trap that is timed like that, then I'd start off with a long angle shot to show the whole room, with the person inside. To show they're alone. Then use medium and close shots for the rest. You want it to be pretty hectic. Use various angles (as many as you please, and just choose the best ones in editing), maybe have the camera spin all around them. Just to give the feel of panic. Special Effects - I say erm... I forgot the name of it. The sort of stop motion, twitchy style effect. Not ragdoll is it? Where all their movements look twitchy basically. You could probably tweak the exposure in certain places, should give a more dramatic feel. But just for a second. Like a flash of light sort of thing. Props - Obvious one is the trap. The whole time you're focused on the person and the trap they're given. Unless they need to go to other areas of the room to get free, then it should be an empty room. They're all alone in this place, just them and the trap. Lighting - Dark. Bright lights and all that everywhere aren't going to fit in with the scene. Keep to like, two or three sources of light. The person and the trap should be clearly lit up. We need to see every detail of what's going on here. And as above, since the room is irrelevant here, we don't really need to see it. Just have some lighting on it, so we can see how dank and depressing the room is. Hope that's some help to you. Of course, if you were looking for a different kind of trap, then let me know and I'll try and help with that too.

2008-11-23 12:19:00 Author: Unknown User

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Sticks and stones will break my bones but words will never hurt me!

2008-11-23 12:21:00 Author: TheArmedReaper Posts: 1543

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The number one rule though is to avoid this; 7HPGYJePnFE Sorry, love this video far too much.

2008-11-23 12:32:00 Author: Unknown User

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So, anyone out there, or rather, in here, make movies? Well, doesn't really have to be at a professional level, but I'm not talking about youtube "luk at me dance" videos, either. If so, then what types of cameras do you use, any specifics? What are your direction methods like? Do you like to take angle shots, so on and so forth? What types of genres do you usually film? Are they heavy on story? Do you use special effects? If so, what programs do you use? Do you act in your own movies? How many characters do you put into one story? Are your short films heavy on props? What kind of props do you use, and what kind of props do you avoid? How is lightning set out in your scenes? How do you go about filming dark scenes, and so on? Basically, I want as man tips as I can because as of next week, I'm going to start making my own short films. Please guys, help me out here! Even if you don't film/direct/act yourselves, yet you know something, please post it, I'll be glad to read it! Please don't ignore this, since I REALLY want to get started. Most importantly though, I need to get the right camera, so please help me out before I actually go out there and buy some shoddy camera that fails at it's purpose :/ Thanks in advance guys and girls! =D I made a movie with my mates once about life in a coma. It was a bad idea, but fun to do. You could try and find it if you want...

2008-11-23 15:29:00 Author: moleynator Posts: 2914

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camera work is a language in it self. where you place the camera determines what message the viewer gets. You need to decide what you want the viewer to see and how they see it. For a saw scene, the trapped person usually wakes up and is clueless to where he is or why he is there. It is scarier when the viewer is as clueless as the character so start off with close in shots of the trapped persons face. When the trapped person realises what is going on, have a wider shot of the room and trapped person so the viewer can see what is going on. As the tension builds the edits can start to get quicker. But if you really want to make a saw scene, watch the films again and try to replicate how those films are made. Basically everything in film has been done before and the only way to learn is to do it yourself. hope that helps cheers, muttjones

2008-11-24 05:02:00 Author: muttjones Posts: 843

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Thanks a lot everyone! Much appreciated =D I'll rep you all when I'm not busy =p

2008-11-24 05:07:00 Author: Stix489 Posts: 2080

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No one give stix advise oooo god here come the EPIC FAIL movies nah lol stix i can help you i have been a co director in quite some movies

2008-11-24 05:07:00 Author: Thee-Flash Posts: 3154

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I did a few stop-motion animations a while back. (actually, a long while back now). My advice is mainly this: If there is text on screen, make sure it's there long enough for people to read it. It's quicker for you to read because you wrote it, so you know what it says. Also, some people read slower than others. That's why the epic "Star Wars" beginnings take so darn long to scroll. I'm sure there are plenty of other lessons that can be garnered from my days, but right now I can't think of anything that hasn't already been said above with the exception of whatever you are trying to achieve, be patient, the more time you put into something, the better it will be. Anyway, enjoy!

2008-11-24 07:38:00 Author: flakmagnet Posts: 1084

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