Comments on: Tips For Young Filmmakers

By: Danyal Niazi

Danyal Niazi — Mon, 07 May 2012 17:00:57 +0000

Hey, great article!! Inspiring! . Would you mind taking the time to give me some feed back on some work I have done? Im in highschool (16) and I did these two films for my english literature class. You probably won’t understand the story or many of the ideas that I am trying to convey in them but maybe you could give me some technical critisism .

This one was for the book, To Kill A Mockingbird – a scene that was implyed but not described in the book: the death of tom robinson.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7_UIpia3HU

This was for the book, Wuthering Heights – I made it to illustrate the main characters conflicting emotions after his lovers death.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aq0O1xF6jIU

Thanks again!
Danyal

By: Avrain

Avrain — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 05:02:12 +0000

Thank you so much! Okay I’m gonna keep that in mind the next time I shoot some vids. Thank you very much again.

-Avrain

By: Peter D Marshall

Peter D Marshall — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:49:06 +0000

Hi Avrain, I just watched a few of your videos. You are very talented My best advice is to keep shooting your films. You are only going to get better.

My only production note for your short drama’s is to watch your eyeline’s (the 180 degree rule.) You are “crossing the axis” too much. You can read more about it here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/180_degree_rule
http://vimeo.com/videoschool/lesson/52/180-degree-rule-explained

Best of luck.

Peter

By: Avrain

Avrain — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 05:04:16 +0000

I’m Avrain Palma, 15 years old. An aspiring filmmaker in the Philippines.
I read your article and it motivated me so much regarding filmmaking. Would you look at my YouTube channel and tell me what you think about it? Because I’m not the confident about my works. Thanks!
http://www.youtube.com/user/avrainpalma?feature=mhee

By: Peter D Marshall

Peter D Marshall — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:18:24 +0000

Lucy, You go girl! 13 is not to young. Good luck

By: Lucy

Lucy — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 04:39:42 +0000

Is 13 too young to start filmmaking? I want to make a short film with my friends.

By: Peter D Marshall

Peter D Marshall — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:53:48 +0000

Having a work back up as you build your film career is a good thing. Keep up the passion.

By: Ramky

Ramky — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 10:47:43 +0000

Hai,
That was helpful. I’m so into Film making, but currently I’m doing MBA as a backup if at all i flunk in the film line. It’s not that I’m not passionate and determined, Its just like safe side option.
What you gotta say ? Am i walking in the right path ??

By: VINOD CHOWDHURY

VINOD CHOWDHURY — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:10:30 +0000

sir if you have any other notes like this kindly send me in my email as i want to be a film maker and have already done few films so ur tips will be very helpful to me .
thanks vinod chowdhury

By: Noel Herrera

Noel Herrera — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:36:41 +0000

My name is Noel Herrera and I am an eighth grader at Albany Middle School. I am beginning a two month research project on a topic of my choice. I chose filmmaking because since the day I watched Jurassic park I have been fascinated in the world of filmmaking and what it takes to make one. i have seen many movies and have also seen the special features of those movies. What I am interested in is how you begin production of a movie and the steps it takes make a good one.

Since by the looks of your web site and its information, I was hoping you could answer a few questions regarding filmmaking.

1. How did you start filmmaking?
2. How and where do ideas for movies come from?
3. How do you get a cast and crew?
4. How many people do you really need on your crew?
5. What equipment works best when working indoors and when working outdoors?
6. How do you get a production company to finance your movie?

I want to thank you in advance for your assistance. If you know anyone else who might be of assistance in helping me with my search in this area, I would appreciate it.

Sincerely,

Noel Herrera