When it comes to filmmaking, the journey can be exciting and rewarding. Filmmakers work in all kinds of genres – documentaries, feature films, to name a few. So if you are someone who is considering starting out your career in the filmmaking industry, here are a couple of basics to get you familiar with the way things work there.
Filmmaking Basics
Having a firm understanding of the basics behind filmmaking can help you prepare when you are planning out your first movie. Every type of film – whether it is a documentary, a highly scripted drama, or even a series of interviews – it will require thoughtful and comprehensive planning to make sure that your shoot remains trouble free.
Filmmaking Process
At the beginning of the filmmaking project is the key idea or concept of the whole thing. The more clear and focused your idea is, the more likely it is that you can execute it successfully. Even though it can be hard to hold yourself back to include every single exciting idea into your plan, a successful production needs to recognize limits and adhere to them to ensure its smooth and well executed process.
Pre-Production
The production process has three stages that you need to focus on – this includes pre-production as the first step where you need to find the perfect team and cast for the job. You need to hire a team that can understand your directions on what vision you have and have it executed. Actors need to be guiding according to what you think will be the best way to tell your story.
Production
For the next step you need to build up your set at the ideal location and start shooting for the film. Remember that films can be time consuming and expensive so it is crucial that you optimize your filming process and make the most out of what you have planned. It also helps to make these decisions beforehand so that you are prepared for unpredictable events.
Post Production
Once the raw footage is complete, now you can focus on compiling them together, editing your shots through a variety of softwares and techniques that can help refine your film. Some examples of these editing options include sound mixing, color grading, color correcting, sound design, and so much more.
Moreover, you can learn so much from professionals in the field such as Hafid Abdelmoula – a highly revered Moroccan-American director who has also taken on other career roles – some of which include being an accomplished singer, actor, producer, and filmmaker.
For years now he has been working on a number of filmmaking projects. Some of his notable works include his role in ‘Captain Fantastic,’ ‘The Wall in the Garden,’ ‘Broken Gaiete’ and the short films he would write and direct such as his award winning works ‘Human,’ ‘The Wall in the Garden’,‘ A Depressed Machine,’ and many others.
Naturally his work as an exceptional director led him to win the ‘Best Director’ awards at places like the Madrid International Festival, at the El Paso Film Festival, and World Music and Independent Film Festival.
