Film making concept

Digital Video & Digital Film Production

Digital Filmmaking – An Introduction

Where to start

Step 1: Film Concept/ Idea

This is the foundation on which to start building your script. An idea or principle/belief you can use as the focus of your script, around which to tell a story.

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DO carry a pen and paper with you everywhere you go. You can’t predict when that winning idea will pop into your head. If you don’t write it down, you are likely to forget later in the day. Write any ideas down immediately!

DON’T write down just one idea and expect that to be the basis for your entire film. It may well be a great idea, but the greater the variety of ideas you have to choose from, the more flexible you can be with story/characters and plot when writing your script.

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If you have trouble thinking of ideas during the day, keep a pen and a piece of paper next to your bed. You can come up with some truly bizarre concepts in your sleep, so not writing down anything you remember from a dream can be a true waste. Write in as much detail as you can recall, and include absolutely everything no matter how silly or inconsequential it may seem. Sometimes these little ideas/concepts can be a valuable resource.

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Step 2: Writing Your Script

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