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Making films is a step up from cine or video photography. The
latter is usually concerned with recording events and holidays, while the
essence of film making is trying to create something more than just a
record.
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Many of the techniques involved, and
possibly some of the
material used, can be the same as home video, and anyone who can use a video camera can
start making a short film.
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The subject matter of the
films made can range from communicating the joys and anguish of
everyday life to fantasy subjects, including cartoons and animation.
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Some people make films just
for their own pleasure and that of their family and friends. Other
make take it more seriously, entering their films for competitions and
shows.
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British Film Institute www.bfi.org.uk/
exposure - film making www.exposure.co.uk/
reelscreen www.reelscreen.com/
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Amateur Cine Enthusiast
Camcorder User & Desktop Video
Film & Video Maker
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Find a local film making group
or club (see organisations above).
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Take a class or course at your local
adult education centre or film theatre.
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Consult books or magazines
on the basics of film making.
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Check in your local library/paper, education centre
or film theatre for more information.
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Skills and people
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Film making is an activity that can be
done by people of all ages and both sexes. If you have used a video
camera, it is not difficult to get started. There are also many
special skills you can learn.
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You can spend a large amount of time on your own making films.
But you may want someone else to see the results and
comment on them.
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You may also need access to special equipment and
expertise at certain stage, for example processing and cutting the
film.
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Amateur film makers often join a local group of class for help
in this way and the stimulus and ideas of others. The group is
likely to contain people of all ages and both sexes.
Equipment or clothing
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In addition to some kind of camera (today usually a video camera or
camcorder), equipment for film processing, cutting and handling the sound
track is required.
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Much of the work may now be done digitally on a
suitably equipped PC.
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Joining a class or group may give you access
to the more specialised items.
A place or facilities
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The actual filming can be done anywhere, depend on the subject you are
dealing with.
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Film processing etc requires a special area (sometimes
dark), and groups may use special studios or media workshops in schools
and colleges.
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