I want to make a documentary film. if i want it to be good, should I go to film school?
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I think you should waste your money on film school. It's better than wasting your money on time and film and it being really bad because you made the assumption that you know it all, already.
796375
SCAD is a wonderful school. I am a freshman and major in Film and TV. You should really look into this school. I recommend taking a tour of the school. All the departments at the school are great.
196394
well, start with couple of basic courses that combines them, something like introduction to films, or introduction to cienma. volunteer as a production assistant in commercials or indipendant films in your area(i'll provide websites).  You will know what you want to do once you put your hands on few projects. IM me if you need more info.
415994
I think you should pick a major, and look for a school that has a good program for your major.
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Hi! I took a beginning videography class in college. It was so much fun. We used a program called "I Movie" to edit our movies. I recommend it. You should also search online or at a bookstore for books on how to make movies. There is a lot for you to learn to make a good movie. \n\nAs for microphones, there are several different types. You don't necessarily need the kind that you see used on television. You can use a wireless clip-on mic, or a good microphone that mounts onto your camera. When you add the music to your movie, you can control the volume of voices versus music. \n\nOne of the best pointers I can give you is to write a script ahead of time... and make a list of the shots you need to get. This way you can shoot out of sequence, and still know where you are in the process. You can put the shots in order when editing.\n\nMake sure you do some research on proper camera technique too. You can ruin a perfectly good story by making your audience sea-sick by moving the camera around too fast. \n\nThere are a ton of things I could tell you if I wanted to type all night... If you have any more specific questions, feel free to ask me.... stephaniekdarnell@yahoo.com. I'd love to view your movie too, and offer some constructive criticism. Good Luck!
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I would suggest to take a bachelor degree in film production or film compared to traineeship/TAFE. This will make sure that you understand the whole process and the chances of not only become a lighting/sound person but also become the boss/manager of the set.
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Sometimes film school helps.  Otherwise, you probably need to look at entry level positions and work your way up.
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Well, you COULD double-major, depending what university/college you're attending and if they allow that. However, it's really what you have the greater passion, talent, and love for doing.\n\nNeither industry/field of career is easy to "make it big" in. So either way, you'll be treading down the road to either making it or breaking it. \n\nAlso, there's a difference between having talent and having passion. Some people have both, some one or the other. You may have a passion for filmmaking, but the industry really cares whether or not you're good at it. By all means, I'm not trying to debase you or anything. I personally think that if you have a passion for filmmaking, go for it.\n\nAnother thing, having a degree in filmmaking doesn't necessarily guarantee anything. Most people within the film industry have degrees ranging from business to English to things even like Philosophy. As an alternate route, get a degree in theatre, but keep working on your love for filmmaking outside of your studies. Should you choose to give up filmmaking, you'd have the degree in theatre to fall back on. Hope this helps.
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Try selling your film idea on eBay.  Everything else sells on eBay, why not give it a try.  Just make sure nobody can steal your idea, if it's really good.  I also like the idea about a film festival, but it sounds like you need to make the movie first before you can submit it to a film festival for recognition.  You'll likely need some smaller films for a portfolio to show potential investors that you can actually produce a professional film.  I'd help for free if I had the chance.
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It is a professional course, so I would say that it is a good profession. The only thing is that it depends on who you are and what your personality is towards the course. Overall, it's a good job to have.
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There are schools for those folks who want to go into that business and the screen writers guild. It would be a great idea to join if possible, as soon as possible. Stay involved with other screen writers and directors. Meet as many as possible and befriend them without being a  threat. Good luck to you. Don't let your feelings get hurt along the way and hope to see your work some day! Nana
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"Memento" isn't a documentary, it's a feature. There's not a single bit of factual event in the entire movie. That's not to say that's it COULDN'T happen, but the story's isn't true.\n\nJust rent it. Anyplace that you find it online will be bootlegged - after all, it's a copyrighted film. Trying to see it for free will probably just get you in trouble with the law. So pay the three bucks to get it at the movie store and save yourself alot of useless looking!
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Rent the film, cheap skate.  Don't rip off hard working people.  I have money issues too lady, and as a pro musician, I don't appreciate illegal downloads.  I have family to support and so do people who made that film.  It don't take much to rent film.
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Go for ceramics for the art courses.  Also try history of film.\n\nGood luck with that.   Be careful trying to take the "easy" way out.  An A in an easy course may not look as good as a B in a difficult course.
995404
It sounds like a good idea....BUT...is it only good british films or anything that was put onto a reel?\nIf the mag only caters for the good movies, it'll be....what...2 pages thick?
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Before you give anyone your money look into the school and the history that they have of turning out pro wrestlers.  That way you can get a good idea of what your chances are,  As for the acting part i dont belive that to be a big part.  But you will need to have a good charism and a personalty to go along with it\n\nNEver give up on your dream
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maybe make a good prequal movie?