The film and entertainment industry has become indeed the most influential circle that's attract almost everyone to shoot a shot in. We have hobbies and professionals in the film industry, but what does it take to become a producer as a hobby or a professional;
In every start of life they are basis to understand, fundamental guidelines before advance guidelines. When basis are not known, mediocre won't be inevitable. In this article, we will be outlining some basic information for intending Filmmakers. Check List
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Statistics shows 70% of filmmakers are discontented about invested effort yet amounting to little or nothing. However let's get started with some basis before stepping into the Filmmaking industry
WHAT IS FILMMAKING
Filmmaking is the art and process of telling stories through audio/visual means for Cinema or television. A good acronym for film found on Google simply State Frames In Live Motion in order words Filmmaking or movie making is the art of capturing Stories via Frames In Live Motion (Film)
Same with Movie Making as the process of making films for Cinema or television. An interesting acronym for movie. Making of villains isn't entertaining.
A more relating acronym to the term MOVIE not yet on Search engine by Benadine youngest Dir Making of visual images electronically (MOVIE). This shows that Filmmaking or Movie making is the process of Transmitting Words into motion pictures through audio/Visual devices electrically
WHO IS A FILMMAKER?
A filmmaker therefore is anyone who can effectively tell stories through frames in live motions(Films) or one who can effectively handle the making of visual images electronically(Movie). Anyone who can do this, is a producer or filmmaker
Also note, anyone who provide financial funding to be invested or for sponsorship in a film project can become a producer (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER)
FILM GENRS
They are different types of film Genre or style, this is because filmmakers differ in creativity, Visions and purpose for their art. However every newbie or intending producer most know what to produce. Example of film styles or Genre;
- Action
- Comedy
- Drama
- Thriller
- Sci Fic
- Horror
- Fantasy
- Romance
- War
- Martial arts
QUALITIES OF A FILMMAKER.
Vision uphold producers, having a picture of expected end with lay down strategies in pursuit to achieved. We have talk about vision previously on how lack of vision can kill talent
WHAT KILLS ACTING Every visionary Filmmaker have few questions to ask himself, answer them base on the vision plan.
- What to Produce
- Why Produce
- How to Produce
- Where to Produce
- For Who to Consume
When answers are provided, vision will be unstoppable no matter the ups and downs
Ability to produce unimaginable or real stories through motion pictures for Cinema and television
One of the center quality of every filmmaker is promotion, the zeal to Promote stories base on variety of reasons
Whatever most succeed most be planned for. A good producer develope good planning strategies to ensure the success of every project
When management is missing, mediocrity will be the order of the day, producer most be good managers themselves before hooking up to production managers else they will hire like minds of mismanagement
Good communication is very essential, communicating vision,plans, Strategies and methods about what to Produce, Why Producing, how to Produce and who to consume. Producers without adequate communication are never lacking half results in their pursuits.
A producer most have financial ability to execute film projects or a good financial relationship for sponsorship. This is because no idea can be produce without money
Mistakes most intending filmmakers make is to think because they are Creative they will just jump on anyone and have it Produced.
The term Producer is more of responsibility especially financial responsibilities than a title. Most Producers often cut off from other business endeavors and rely on Filmmaking. Bitter truth money is made to make films than thinking of making films to make money.
Engaged in other business to raise finance to produce while waiting for lucky funding if at all it comes. Work as if no one owes you, when your efforts are notice others will come through..
PRODUCTION PHASES
Film production follows stages and processs which are group in 3 Levels. Intending producers and newbies most understand this stages so as to pay attention at each level
PRE PRODUCTION
Pre production phase is the proper take off foundation of every film process. Script acquisition, budget planning, Crew and Cast hiring, Location, Wardrobe and MU(Make up), Logistics etc.. are the components that consist to carry the weight
PRODUCTION
Production phase also known as field Production deals with Cast mobilisation, shooting process, hospitality and welfare of cast and crew, capturing every idea with proper recording as to move into the final stage
POST PRODUCTION
Post Production phase is about editing, sound score/audio Design, vfx, marketing and advertising and distribution to the final consumers. All this consist the post Production phase
However many producers get frustrated after a while of little or nothing made for themselves, reason being many didn't consider some factors Which would have determine their invested time and budget. Many invest heavily on what is supposed to be entertaining and at the end no commercial Value for return on investment.
To avoid pitfalls like this, Filmmakers intending or newbies should note purpose of Production as it range from
- Educational Purpose
- Entertainment purpose
- Business and commercial purpose
If you are producing for Educational or Entertainment purpose never invest heavily, such a project brings little or no returns.
Likewise using little or no budget for business/commercial project film is high level of mediocrity. Let your purpose determine your budget.
Marketing also another question to ponder on, what's your target audience, are you Producing for 18+, 13+, 40+, are you Producing for Cinema, tv commercial, Local distribution, OTT/VOD platforms?
They above are key basis to consider before stepping into film production.
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