I apologize for giving you the impression that reading books was a bad thing. Or that by
making a movie you could waltz right into the business. That wasn't my intention at all.
I was never a starting film director and writer who wanted to read books. I was the
guy who jumped right in and was clueless about what to do about a problem. And
I loved it!
But you have found the method that works for you. That's a good thing.
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The aim of an argument or discussion should not be victory, but progress.
Joseph Joubert, essayist (1754-1824)
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Originally posted by Spokane36
What advice would you give to the starting film director and writer who will probably be shooting movies digitally?
Personally, I would find a few of your favorite movie scenes and attempt to "remake" them with some friends. Don't worry too much about lighting or audio, but focus on getting the shots exactly right. And then try to edit it just like the scene appears in your favorite movie.
Obviously, you'll want to pick a scene that is relatively easy to remake. A simple dialogue scene is probably the best place to start. That will get you thinking about filmmaking in a new way. You can connect your favorite movies with your own experience.
And books are always a good thing - ANY book will probably help. "Rebel Without a Crew" and Roger Corman's autobiography are great for thinking outside the box.
But the most important thing is to just start shooting, like certified instigator and Dave D said.
(New to the forum - hey everybody!)
John
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