Importance of Recce

Importance of Recce

A film is shot in different kind of locations which can be indoor, or outdoor, in a greenroom, or in any real location. But during the pre production stage it's very essential for finding an appropriate place for shooting the film, and make it possible for the director's vision to come in reality. So for this particular stage 'Recce' is taken place. We have already spoken about the Location Manager who is en-charge of the responsibility for the location to be arranged before the date of the shoot, and during the 'Recce', a director, producer, production designer, cinematographer, and the location manager visits the specific location to see how will it support the film's scene. A recce is done for visual observation, and to also especially to point of potential problems which can occur during the shoot. Now for shooting in a location which is out of our control (outdoor), it's very vital to make sure that the place chosen for shooting the film won't over rule and come in between the shoot as a distraction. There are various potential problems which can occur such as, the weather conditions, the external distractions, like for example if there is a construction being taken place, the noise can distract your shoot, the electricity problems, such as if your shooting in a village how often there will be electricity problems, as your equipment's need to be charged, and generators can later be arranged, and many more. Shooting outdoor is tough, and a challenge as well because mother nature is unaware of the importance and money of the film. A recce is also done according to the film's budget. If it is selected, then only the Location Manager arranges it according to the schedule of the film. A production designer ensures that if sets need to be made for example, how spacious the area is, and every detail is checked such as the measurement of the ground, the space available in the area, and so on. Whereas on the other hand the director, and the cinematographer looks at the location for showing how the shots will be translated on screen, with the director deciding if he/she is satisfied or not with the area.
Looking at the lighting availability, the facilities, and overall aesthetics the location will be selected as well. Basically the examination of what can effect your particular location is known as 'Risk Assessment'. So during the recce the Risk assessment is also taken place.   Hence, Recce is an essential part of the pre production stage, and can help in a way to save your time, money, and have a perfect location for the film scene to enhance as well.

Choosing a Perfect Ending

Choosing a Perfect Ending

When an idea comes into the mind, you form it into a story with a proper narrative structure, and try your best for making your audience perceive what you want them to. We all know that a film's story with the other aspects is the soul of the film. The beginning of the film only itself should built up the curiosity for the audience that they are forced to sit onto the seats to know what will happen next. Every film director makes the film with their own creative and artistic representation, with what they find will be the best for the audience. But it's also essential at the very same time that the audience will feel it was worth sitting for a certain time period. The impact of the film is also mostly created by the ending, as the audience will have get the solution of the dramatic premise which was being created, and also the film should leave the audience as the director wanted the audience to leave the hall. The movies which have sequels connected to the first part will have the pressure to choose a perfect ending. Without the ending being impactful, and also amusing the audience will somewhere fail the film, and the viewer's will feel a bit disappointed as well. As a film maker you are taking your audience to another world, and making them believe that what is happening in front of them is real, so it's very essential for it to end the way the film was moving, not just abruptly. Most of the films with perfect ending left us scandalized, such like Kahaani. An audience enjoys the film more when their predictions go wrong till the end. And sometimes some endings are very simple and unique, so here the execution of the particular last sequence plays a vital role to be unique. 

It's important to remember that more interesting the story, with nearly perfect execution, including the background score, cinematography, editing, etc. the better the ending. The audience will be laborious for the ending of the film being perfect, and remember a film is incomplete without a perfect ending as well. 

My Short Film (college project)

Everyone has the right to live their life how they wish, even 'widows', who is kept away from the socitey, living a pale life, and forgot to live in the world of colors.

Now it's their 'HAQ' to live.

This is a film dedicated to them. Hope you all will enjoy.:)

We made, and had edited this film in 4 hours for our college project. There is no cut in between, and we made a Mise en scene.

Starring: Aakriti Bansal Narrated By: Vishal Vashisthl Vashisth Cinematography By: Anuj Malviya Edited By: Lakshay Anand Written & Directed By: Akanksha Sondhi

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Importance of an Art Director

Importance of an Art Director

A director gives his/her vision to the team, where the actor/actresses contributes their part in portraying the role of the character, the cinematographer executes by shooting the scene the way the mood, and the ambiance is with the help of the lighting, and so on. But what about the Art Director? The Art Director's contribution is also one of the most essential for the film, as the look of the movie is depended mostly upon them. According to the genre, and the story the set up will take place. For example if the story revolves around the century before we live in currently has a lot of research work, and also according to the Art director's talent the set will be built up as well. If the story takes place in future, that is the century after us, then the imagination of the Art director should contribute a lot with the director's vision. Basically the Art Director helps giving life to the visual ambiance, and look of the film from the director's vision. In my point of view, the art director is the one who mostly should intake what the imagination in the director's mind, and also give quality to the particular story. The audience also will enjoy the film more if it is visually appealing, as the film at the end of the day is seen, and heard by the audience. It's very important for giving the eyes of the audience a view which helps them get involved more in the story. It's but obvious that more beautiful the set up, and if I mean beautiful it is related to all kinds of genre, the better the shot will look in the frame of the camera, giving the scene a stunning look as well. One very vital point to remember that the job of the Art director is vast as well. The art director works across various departments such as the Location Manager, where he/she will recommend a location according to the particular scene, then also look at the Floor Plan if the arrangement is planned perfectly. The backbone of the storyboard is also the Art director. 

Being an Art director is not an easy job as you have to be creative, as well as technical at the same time. Research is very important for the art director to prepare the setting also. The characters will also have an alluring look because of the help of the background being set up. 

The budget is one of the main factor in art direction which is to be considered as according the what the producer has input in the film the sets, and locations will be set.

Mise En Scene

Mise En Scene

Everything appearing in front of the frame from elements such as props, set up, costumes, acting, as well as lighting, actors, etc. is a Mise en scene. A film is made up of different shots, and is sequenced later on according to the scenes, in the editing stage, and a film is made up by different Mise en scenes as well. Each aspect of a Mise en scene has a hidden meaning within a film. It's very essential for a film maker to understand the film space which will make the scene look more organizing and appealing after all the elements in the frame are arranged, and visually looks appealing as well. There are many elements in a Mise en scene. The first one is the Set up, which is related to the setting of your scene, and every element has a role and objective which is why it is placed in front of the camera, and in the scene as well. It also helps making the scene look visually appealing for the audience. This particular element also helps in establishing the setting of the scene that is where currently the story is moving. The Art director should ensure that the Setting of the scene is also done according to the director. Moving on to the next element is the costume which helps describing which time the story is based on, and also enhances the look of the character. In a Mise en scene the costume is also used as a prop and for a purpose in the narration in the film.  Lighting which is the next element of a Mise en scene is very essential as well as it also is used to convey the mood, and ambiance of the scene. It also helps in highlighting important objects or characters within the frame. Without lighting are frame will look flat, so this as well helps enhances the visual look of the film. Lighting are also best used in evoking the emotions, and reflecting the mental state of our character. The next element is the Acting of our actor/actress, as in how he/she portrays the character which is given to them. It's also very essential for this to be successful, as hence the story is moved on by the actors/actress's acting as well. This also is related to the element Body Language where the personality of your character also with feelings are conveyed, and cleared for the audience. Then comes the most important element which is the positing of the frame related to film space, where all the elements are positioned perfectly helping the frame to look arranged, as well as appealing. The characters/objects are positioned with an objective as well with significance in order to convey a meaning. 

A Mise en scene also establishes how different elements can work together, and make a scene look perfect helping the film to become a success. 

Choosing the Perfect Cast

Choosing the perfect cast

This stage is one of the most essential and critical as choosing the perfect cast for your film brings your story to live, and mostly your characters which you have created as well. Whenever as a film maker you plan to make your film after writing the story you imagine how your characters will be with their characterization as well. After stepping out of the imaginary world, into the real world as a film maker you start hunting for the perfect cast to suit the role of the character. A films story is enhanced by the cast and the acting as well. It's very difficult but at the same time worth it for being patient during this task. Some film makers choose new comers for giving fresh look on screen, and some chooses superstars as there film's name can be spread out on a wider range. But at the end of the day the actor's acting, and characterization suits a lot. The story is told through them only, and emotions evoked also by the help of the cast. With the help of the perfect casting your audience grasps the story, and as well as believes whatever is happening on screen is in reality. There might be phases where you just have one actor/actress in mind to cast, but unfortunately they do not agree for playing the role in the film, you must be pre planned and have options as well. Even there are casts which you might have a feeling that they won't be able to play the character, and it will go just the opposite as well.An actor/actress takes your audience to the other world through their talent, and also as a director you should make sure that they get into the character, and perform their role in a realistic manner.

It's very vital for a director to be satisfied with his or her cast chosen for the film. The film look look appealing, real, and as well as perfect on screen because of the cast. At the end of the day they take the film ahead.

Recognizing yourself as a Film maker

Recognizing yourself as a Film maker

Deciding to become a film maker, and portray your talent on screen is one thing, and Recognizing yourself as a Film Maker is another. After entering this field, and especially learning about film making during this journey you understand that where as a film maker you actually can fit in. For some people it is decided just before entering the field, and for the others it may happen when they are either during the journey of film making, and learning about it, or can experiment with different styles, and techniques later on recognizing themselves as a film maker. Every Film maker has a unique talent, and visualization which is executed on screen. Now, the word 'Unique' can be related to the story chosen for making a film, or the treatment, and execution, even the way of using the technical aspects of film making, and so on. Mostly every film maker in the industry is known because of the kind of genre they use in the film with the story picked up to make a movie, some film makers can make films on different genres, but mostly every film maker is known just for a particular genre or story used with the treatment and execution. Anyone can choose a common event or incidence but portraying the same incidence will surely be done in a different manner by different film makers with their own style of film making. A simple and common topic can be chosen and the treatment of the film will be different, which will then become successful, and this can be done by a witty director with their own styles of making a film. There are many directors in our film industry who has a style of film making because of which his/her identity is created. It same with the actors/actresses, that sometimes if they have portrayed a character with the genre romance, most of the time different directors having the same genre will take that particular actors/actresses, and it may become stereotype as well. But at the end as a film maker you have recognized yourself, and your work. Experimentation is no harm, but in most cases if film makers try to go out of their box creating something else it hardly becomes a success. Every story of a director will be different but the kind of 

lighting, characters, location, treatment will be somewhere similar as well. 

It's very essential to know at a certain point of time that what kind of films you make and what is different in your execution of the film than others. Because walking in facts will help you keep your foot on ground looking into the reality, and in the film industry you have to have your own identity by recognizing yourself as a film maker.

Floor Plan - A guide for shooting

Floor Plan - A guide for shooting

During the pre-production as a film maker you go through a lot of stages from the screenplay writing to the script breakdown, then the storyboarding, etc. There is also a very essential stage which needs to be covered that is the 'Floor Plan'. This particular part is usually used for higher budget films, and is the best guide for a director. It helps in establishing the relationship between rooms, spaces, and other physical features in the particular location. With the help of a floor plan the director can also visualize the shots which can be taken for the scene, and then translate it into reality. We all know that the pre production stage is mostly for everyone in the crew to understand what the director's vision is and then bring that out into reality with the help of the stages during the pre production. It's very essential for understanding how and at which position will the shot will be taken in the location with the amount of space being covered, and the positioning of the central characters or elements as well, basically film space can be analyzed before the production stage also, because of having a 'Floor Plan'. With the 'Floor Plan' it will help save a lot of time. The cameraman, and director will have a better understanding for the camera positioning as well and can also identify the problems which may occur and solve them before the production stage takes  A floor plan is basically a drawing showing the top view layout of the location for example a room, with the amount of space being covered and the size of the room with the lengths of the walls, including other elements such as furniture, etc. Floor Plans also may include notes for the construction and technical scouts also.

 

Example of a 'Floor Plan'

Floor Plan in a film can either be made or not made, but it is usually made for higher films budgets. It gives a lot of advantage to the crew with saving time also, and is the best guide for the director to understand the location in a much better way, and help imagining the shots to be taken in a certain manner. 

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The 180 Degree Rule

The 180 Degree Rule

Making a film is just not preparing a story, and gathering a team with budget but also to understand some specific rules in the world of Cinema. Rules make us perfect, and after you are perfect in them, only then you have the right to break it. A smart film maker surely ensures following the rules, and also breaking them at the right point of time. In today's post I will specify about one of the most common rule in film making, which is also very essential as well that is the 180 degree rule. This rule helps to establish the relationship between characters, and deals with the relationship of space from one character to another character, or object within a scene. The 180 Degree Rule is the crux of 'continuity editing' of a film, which is very vital to be perfect. According to this particular rule, the characters between them, for example say if we have 2 characters have an imaginary line between them which is called the 'Line of Axis'. This connects the characters together, and also the camera is just kept in one side of the axis to take the shot. The space around the characters diving two semi-circles is of 180 degree. Then 'Shot reverse Shot' will take place where it will show one character looking at the other character, so the camera can also move to closeup of both the character, but ensuring that the camera is on just one side of the axis. Breaking the axis will reverse the angle of the shot. Now this rule is followed till the 'Line of Axis' that is the imaginary line is not crossed, otherwise the rule will be broken. 180 degree rule is mostly used for the conversations between characters.

(The 180 degree rule)

The 180 degree rule is very helpful for your frame to look perfect on screen, and it's also essential for a film maker to understand the rules of cinema. With these rules it can make you a better film maker and then give you the ability to break the rule as well. 

How Color Impacts a Film

How Color Impacts a Film

As we all know that for a film the story to be impacting and strong is not the only important part, but there are various other elements which matter in a film, such as the technical aspects, the art of using your camera to also tell the story, etc. In this particular post I will mention about how color impacts the film, and also the audience as well. The use of color in a film also helps impacting the audience psychologically, and also is the best way to grasp your viewer's attention. It is the best way to built up emotions which will be aroused from the particular scene. A film should look visually very appealing also, and the color can play a role for this enhancing the film look. As we all know that each color has it's own meaning, so it also helps to take the story forward, by the color tone or temperature, and even the costumes as well. Even sometimes without any dialogues, and just action in a particular scene the use of color helps establishing the mood, and ambiance, and even what is happening on screen. But it's also very essential to know that some color also varies with culture, such as black for Western is for death, and white for Indian. Well the common colors used to express moods are the Red which is for anger, aggression, and even power, or the Blue for coldness, and sometimes depressing also. There is Warm colors (yellow, orange) which will make to mood energetic, and also bright. Cool colors (Blue, purple) gives a soothing and calm feeling. In the editing table, the primary and secondary colors can be mixed, and also it can help enhance the look of the film as well through the use of for example, the color wheel. Usually the color temperature usually is set after production that is in the editing stage, but in my point of view the product will come out in a much better way depending upon how was it created. So it's very important to ensure that during the shoot the lighting's, setups and every element is set perfectly in front of the frame. Sometimes you can create the mood and ambiance using the color on set that is live during the shoot itself. Color can help also to draw the focus to significant details in a scene.

Color impacts film in setting the mood, and atmosphere which is needed, expressing an emotion, giving details of the elements which is seen on screen, creating a more appealing film look, and most importantly also helps making the story move forward. 

Film Genre

Film Genre

How do you get a story? From an idea which leads to a concept, with a fixed subject, and genre. Your story can either be adapted, fiction or non-fiction, etc. But as we all know that every story has a genre. Film genre is not only about the film being either romantic, or a comedy film. It also consists with different film making elements. There is also sub genres such as, action adventure, or romantic comedy, etc, and this also is not just about the film being either romantic comedy, but different elements for making a film is also to be seen as similar to Film Genre. According to the genre of your film the ambiance which is to be created on set is decided, and also the location where the shoot will be taken place. The lighting of the film most importantly will be very much also depended upon the Film Genre, as for example, if it will be a horror film low lighting in most of the scene will be preferred, and if it will be a romantic film then the lighting differ as well. In my point of view, to establish a particular genre also the lighting somewhere plays a role as well. It's very essential for a film maker to ensure that the lightnings of the scene or film is according to the genre which helps create the mood or ambiance. Another important element related with the Film Genre is the color temperature of the film. For action film usually you will notice 'Red' color in most of the scenes, and vibrant colors in a romantic film. So the color temperature also differs from one genre to another. Costumes also can be considered as an important element of film making which will help establish your Film genre. For example western where there will be a cowboy's outfit helping establish the particular genre. Set up plays an very essential role also in the film genre, and the set up also comes under the location which you will be shooting your film.

From the setting to the mood, theme or subject, costumes, lighting, and color temperature will mainly help you establish the genre of a film with it's format. When you write the story of a particular genre it is just your imagination, and for a Film Genre bringing that particular thing life will grasp your audience's attention, and make your film successful also.

Location Manager

Location Manager

During the pre-production stage the director, screenwriter, storyboard artist, cinematographer, etc. all plan for the execution to be taken place during the production stage with tight schedules, and detailed planning. After the director has got the vision of what he/she will want the scene or film to look on screen, with the help of the screenwriter to write it down in a structured manner. As we all know that instead of studios there are also locations which are real, and not also a setup. So over here the role of the location manager takes over. The location manager sits closely to the director, and also the production designer during the stage of the pre-production to make the vision of the director come into live for the shoot to be taken place. The job of the location manager apart from arranging a particular location is mainly to arrange the locations, and for also all securities during the shoot with also the legal permission being taken place. There are 'Location Scouts' who work under the Location Manager helping to find interesting, and appealing location according to what the director needs, so the Location manager's first job is to ensure that they are clear with the director's vision, and managing them as well. A very essential thing for a location scout is to be aware of the fees which will be comfortable according to the budget of the film, the amount of equipment's required during that particular day of shoot, safety of the cast and crew, and other external distractions to be avoided in that particular location. After the location is final the location manager then schedules the date for preparation, wrap, and also deals with the other factors impacting on the location which is fixed. The location manager should also ensure and give the guarantee that the way the location is provided to the production will be given back the way it was without any damage. Needing to know the production need's is also very essential for a Location manager. That's only not it, it's also vital for the requirements such as the facilities, electricity, weather conditions, etc. to be taken care of so that you can always be aware during the shoot. For example, if you are shooting in a village it's very essential to know that when there will be electricity, or the weather conditions will be according to the scene needed. 

The location manager is also hence an important part of the pre production stage. as at the end of the day the shoot will be possible, and taken perfectly according to the Location given. 

Importance of Human Psychology

Importance of  Human Psychology

Film making in my point of view is one of the most challenging, and also the most risky field, but with that also it's very interesting, and adventurous as well. During this field you get to interact with distinct kind of people, with or with who you don't work with. Basically you get your team by meeting different people have conversations, and also selecting the right kind of team which will fit your film making style, and also be the team who you wanted for making a film. Well, achieving everything what you want is difficult as sometimes you get to meet the people who by nature you will not personally like, but professionally is very good at his/her job. In my point of view it's very essential apart from knowing only about film making is to understand the human psychology. Understanding the human behavior will not only help the people you work with but also you as an individual to firstly adjust with different kind of people, and secondly also get your work done the way you want it to be. As a film maker you have to understand human psychology as helping you understand human behavior will also be a tool for you to be happy in your work as well. Not only for the team it is also necessary to understand human psychology as your film at the end of the day will be showed to a mass audience. Understanding the kind of film which will work in a particular place will help you to become a successful person. If you make a film which is of your interest, but not for the major audience then there will be a conflict between your choice of film making, and your success. So a smart film maker in my point of view if understands human psychology will make a film of his/her choice according to the style of what the people will enjoy, and also like as well. A film should connect with your audience even through the characters, and as I had said previously that a film maker should also be an intelligent observer. Putting different characteristics into the character you have created also will help your audience to connect with your film. At the end of the day psychology is the understanding of the human behavior, so it will also help you understand, and study different kind of behaviorism. A film can influence a person also and it's essential for your audience to think the way you want them to, so the importance of psychology is also there in the world of cinema as you will make people believe what they are seeing portrayed by you, and your team.    

Expectations Vs. Reality

Expectations Vs. Reality

A film maker before making a film obviously thinks about the concept, and then the idea about a particular subject then forms it into a story. Later on the stages of film making that is the pre - production production and the post production is applied to execute the particular story. As I had mentioned previously that every stage should be done in a proper manner as one leads another. If there is a loop hole in one then surely there will be an impact on the other stage. If we consider the pre production stage where your screenplay or shooting script is planned, it should be ensured that every single thing is covered as it will effect the day of the shoot that is the production part. If you miss one thing during that stage, then your shoot will not be the way you have imagined or thought it to be. Now as we all know film making is mad work with detailed planning, and not just a story with the camera, and characters delivering dialogues. Most of the time what the director wants will not be 100 percent executed, but in rare cases it might happen. As a film maker what you imagine can be completely different from the actual outcome which can be both negative or positive. During the shoot you expect for example your cast to portray the character in a particular manner, but they many end up improvising the way they had imagined the character to be, so you never know if the improvisation can be either good or bad according to your perspective. In this field there will surely be conflicts in between as you can hardly make an individual understand what exactly you want the outcome to look like. Even in some cases you expect for a particular shot to be taken for example by the camera movement, but in reality keeping it static will look much better. During the pre-production you jot down everything in detail what is going on into your mind, but it's a fact that what you see in front may come out in a different manner which you may like or dislike. As a film maker you have to accept the fact that there will be a difference not always but mostly from your expectations and what in reality it will come out to be. You obviously will want what the outcome exactly you imagined but it's also essential that if there is a change in the expectations the reality of the outcome should look even much better, because as a film maker at the end of the day you will want to be satisfied by your work.

Camera Movements

Camera Movements

In my previous posts I had mentioned about 'Camera shots, and 'Camera Angles' and about there significance as well. Camera also is a character of a film, and as we all know that the fail in camera work will spoil your execution of the film.

Camera movements add more realistic feeling to the particular situation, and also helps make the audience be a part of the film taking them to the situation which is being created. There are distinct kind of camera movements. The first one is the Crane shot where there will be the movement of the camera being put on the crane. It is mostly used to signify the end of a film or a scene. Then there is a Tracking shot where the camera moves along with the subject and also gives the viewer's the details of a situation even helps in exploring the location as well. The camera is mounted on a wheel, and pushed on the rails. It is also known as Dolly shot. Moving onto the next movement which is the Pan shot where the camera horizontally moves from left to right or is tilted as well. This usually is used to created curiosity, and even enhance the mood,for example a character is searching for something and is looking left to right so the camera will move accordingly to the character's movements. It is also further categorized as Swish pan where there will be a rapid pan which results blurriness. Pedestal shot is where the camera moves vertically up to down, and is fixed at one location. A film maker should know the significance of each, and every camera movement. A camera movement, shots, and angles are the artistic way for representing a story, or a particular scenario.

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Camera shots - Artistic use of camera

Camera shots - Artistic use of camera

The work of the camera defines the story of your film, and the camera is also the protagonist in film making. Yesterday in my post I had written about the significance of camera angles, and every shot is taken in a certain kind of way with a reason behind it which a film maker should have the knowledge about it. There is art also in the way the camera shots have been used in a film as if the frame is not set in a proper manner you will obviously fail in the execution part. In this particular post I will mention about the various kind of camera shots, with their significance as well. Firstly the camera shots is used as a composition, and execute the aspect of setting, themes, characters. There are various kind of camera shots, which is also known as magnification shots such as, Wide shot. This particular shot helps for establishing the area, and this is also categorized as extreme wide shot, and is also known as long shot. Then another magnification shot is a Medium shot where the camera focuses onto the subject's motion, and also from the character's waist till their face. It is also knows as the Mid shot. Moving to the next shot which is the Close up shot. This particular shot is usually used for the viewers's to understand the character's emotion or to show the importance of a particular element as well. This contains the character's face, and also is categorized into extreme close up where the frame is tight, and which just covers the facial expressions of the characters such as the eyes, or lips. It creates intensity and enhances the mood as well. These are the basic camera shots. The advance camera shots are Two shot where it is used when there are two people in a frame. This is used when you want to establish link between two characters or also for people who are beside each other rather than facing each other. There is also a Three shot where there are three people in the frame. Then there is also (OTS) Over the shoulder shot, which is a shot taken for a perspective from the shoulder of another person. This is most commanly used in conversations as well. Point of view shot is a shot which is taken for making the audience see what is happening from the eyes of the character, and also helps create intensity, even realism as well and a very effective shot. Establishing shot is also the most common shot and very important as well to be used to establish the location, time where your character and story is. Master shot is also a kind of shot for establishing and captures all the actions also a way of showing the scenario as well, and is the longest shot taken. 

It's very essential to remember that for being perfect in taking the camera shots Still photography plays a huge role as it helps you understand how to set the frame, and position, elements which will be seen on screen. The camera is also used in an artistic way to take various kind of camera shots.

Significance of Camera angles

Significance of Camera angles

A film maker should ensure that the story which is being executed for the audience should also fit the world of cinema. As you walk into the world of cinema you will slowly see that there are many kind of rules and detailing work, with everything having it's own significance. Personally at start, when I had started to crawl into this particular field I had realized that there is much more than taking a pale shot, and the importance of each camera angle. In this post I will mention the significance of camera angles used to shoot a particular scene. It's very essential for a film maker to know the reason behind taking a shot in a certain kind of way. It is not just a camera behind an actor/actress , and the cinematographer, director with the other members of the crew off screen. A shot is taken according to the ambiance, mood of the character, and the situation created in a scene. Before I go into details there is a major difference between a camera shot and camera angles. Camera shots are used to portray the aspect of setting, themes, characters, whereas a camera angles are used to position the viewers to understand the relationship between the characters.  There are various camera angles and movements having there own significance. The first one is the 'Bird's eye' angle. This particular shot is often used as an establishing angle, and also is an elevated view, and is mostly used for establishing setting and location as well. Then comes the High angle which looks down upon your subject. The subject can be the character or any other element. This makes your scene look more dramatic and also sometime makes your character seem vulnerable as well with the support of the setting, mood, lighting, and also effects. For example, your character hiding from a person under the bridge a high angle shot can be taken to establish the mood. Moving onto the next one which is the low angle, and this particular angle looks up at a character. It makes your character look more powerful, and is below the eye line. There is also an eye level shot which is placed at the subject's height, and is used for making the viewer's feel comfortable watching your character also most commonly used. A Dutch angle is taken when a camera tilts for creating suspense, and also disoriented feeling to the audience. It basically takes the story to a higher pitch and is very sudden as well.

Every Camera angle has it's own significance so as a film maker you should understand the aspect of each and everyone, with applying it in the right manner as well. Make sure the camera angle is according to the mood, ambiance, and setting of your particular scene.  

Positioning of the frame

Positioning of the frame

Film making as we all know helps in putting our creativity on screen for the audience. But with creativity it also simultaneously is very technical as well, not only regarding the camera, or editing, etc. but also technicality in setting the elements, and characters for the frame. It is very essential to go into the datelining part, as anything can become a distraction from what you want to put in focus. As a film maker you should have the knowledge of how exactly you want the frame to be set according to your scene for taking the specific shot. The positioning of your characters, and the other elements such as the props matters a lot as well. It is vital for the positioning to be done according to your audience's point of view. With the help of the positioning it will give greater impact on the camera work, as the movement of the camera will be according to how the particular set up is done as well. In a lay man's language the better the positioning more the frame looks organized. When the positioning is taken place it is also ensured that where the protagonist or the character which is in focus is placed, and where the co star or the antagonist is placed. In the term of film making this is also known as 'Film space' where the space within the frame where the characters are positioned or moving as well in order to convey something. Positioning is the main role in the Mise-en-scene which includes the arrangement of everything that appears in the frame such as the lightning, props, actors. and so on. It also analyses the directional part as well. Positioning also depends upon the set up, lighting, and also most importantly the amount of space available for taking a shot as well.

The importance of positioning for the frame in making the scene look much organised, impacting the camera movement, and helps in taking the shot in a much better way as well. It's very essential to remember that for this to become successful planning with full detailing, and going into the depth should be taken place as a film maker. The audience will like what they see in front of their eyes, and will be keen to watch it.

Impact of Lighting

Impact of Lighting 

Lighting as we all know plays an essential role for shooting a film. It just does not provides the frame the light for the characters and elements to be visible on screen, but also describes the moment, ambiance and the mood as well which is to be created. Every film maker ensures that the scenario which is created will be successful, and the lighting plays a pivotal role in this. The cinematographers or the Director of Photography (DOP) will have the best knowledge regarding the lighting. With the help, and coordination with the director the lighting also helps creating a particular scenario the way it is imagined to be done, and also enhances the shot as well. The lighting defines the character also, for example split lighting is mostly used for creating suspense. Lighting also should be perfect and not over exposed, or under exposed. The lighting also creates emphasis on the subject, and helps to draw the attention. It's also very vital for it to look relaxing in front of the eyes. Sometimes lighting can give pressure to the audiences eyes which distracts their concentration from the film, but there are also exceptions as a film maker at a certain point of time intentionally wants the audience to feel pressurized, but not at every part of the film. A film maker should ensure that the lighting which is used is according to the required shot and also followed by the rules of using the technical aspect.

There are various lighting used in a film, with different purposes giving significance to a particular scene. But remember that the impact of lighting helps the mood, ambiance and the particular shot enhance, as well as without lightning the film would look pale. So the much better lighting, the much better the shot will be taken as well. 

Editing a Film

Editing a Film

What completes a film? From a shot to different shots making a particular scene, and at last forming them into a sequence, and this is all possible just by editing. Editing a film is one of the most technical job in film making with having the art to include every stage such as the music, shots, correcting the color tone to adding the transition of the film as well. After the shot pre production and the production stage the editing which is in the post production is one of the most detailing task as well. The raw footage is selected, then formed into a sequence with every shot and it's elements which is visible in the frame is added and edited. Basically, in my point of view the execution part is totally depended in how good the editing of the film is done, after the director and the cinematographer have taken the shot. This element can create magic on screen. The story which a writer has written, and a director has directed the film is enhanced through the editing part. Now a days people get to edit their work through user friendly software's, but the advance and the challenging part of editing comes later on where every single part of the frame is to be looked upon with more of technicality.

Film making is mad work. From sitting to the desk creating your story to shooting for days or months even sometimes years then the editing stage arrives where the film will be completed, enhanced and also remember the second chance to fix the problems which was created during the shoot. Without editing there will be no credits, no sequence and most importantly, no film!

Importance of Establishment

Importance of Establishment

When you write a story, as a writer you know where the story has been established, and taken place considering the time and location as well. But when you make a film you make it for the audience where indirectly you are portraying your vision on screen. As a film maker you should make sure that whatever you are shooting will be very clear especially regarding the location, and the time where the event has taken place. For the establishment in a film there is a particular term known as an 'Establishment shot' where before you go into the dialogues and story of the film as an audience it will be clear that where the story is at that particular point of time, and at which place as well. Without establishment there will be confusion created as well as giving your audience half knowledge about the character's movement, and present location or time. Sometimes film makers creates their own fictional location so the establishment part will help the audience get to know about the location, and the importance of it as well. Establishment shot itself shows the importance of that particular location or time, and the reason of the character being over there as well. When you are making a film you are also making the audience believe that whatever is happening in front of them is realistic, so establishment will also play an essential role, because as a film maker you are showing everything what you have created into your mind from the positioning of your characters to the ambiance which is present.
Establishment shot is needed for everything you have set in front of the frame, because there will never be any element without a reason. From your setting to your location, and time with your characters positions are all established for the audience to have a clear picture of what exactly is happening on screen, and hold them through the film as well. 

Exploring yourself as an individual

Exploring yourself as an individual

As we all know that every individual should explore themselves as it can help you to improve in what you are doing, and also you may realize that you have a better scope somewhere else. As a film maker you have your own pattern of making a film, but in my point of view sometimes you should also get out of that regular way of film making and experiment in the style of film making. By exploring yourself it will help you realize in which other styles you are even talented. There is no harm in continuing just on style of film making, but also there is no harm in exploring yourself in different kind of styles. For example, sometimes a director is recognized by a genre, and sometimes a director is claimed to be stereotype as well. You never know where you can reach until, and unless you will experiment right? An actor/actress can experiment with his/her acting skills as well. 

One more thing I personally feel is that you should experiment the most, and explore yourself when you are at the stage in trying to enter the film industry. This will help you to realize what you are best at just before you are successful.

Challenges in creating a short film

Challenges in creating a short film

What is a short film? A ten minute, a 5 minute, and even can be a 2 minute film where the audience can understand what has happened on screen, the genre, the subject, and also the story as well. But creating all these elements including the stages of film making is a challenge to execute a story which is crisp and clear as well. For that to be possible your subject which you have chosen should be very strong as well as connect your audience so that it would become a success. The first challenge comes in thinking of an idea which will be unique and also the way the story will move later on. The other challenge can be the way you will sequence the scenes, and establish it on screen. It is very essential for the pre production to be done in an organized manner, and even without any kind of confusion as well. Watching other film makers short films will also help you understand how to portray your story on screen. The 3 act structure should be as well as established in those minutes which trust me is not very simple, but not impossible as way. If your a clever film maker you will make sure that each and every point will be clear, and the story moves forward in the right way as well. Now a days especially short films are very common for people to watch on websites, and also make their own. Due to advance technology people also shoot on their phones which also can be a way for learning how to handle the camera movements, and stability. Usually these kind films can be made in such way that the audience can even learn something, enjoy, or just watch for relaxing in a short span of time. In my point of view, I personally feel that creating a short film is more challenging than making a feature film, as in short films you need to take a person to another world within at least 15 mins or less than that. The advantage of this kind of film making can also be that a common person can also try creating short films.
As a film maker this will also help you thinking even much better ideas, and without any unnecessary exaggerations it will teach you how to connect and hold your audience. Remember holding your audience even for 2 whole minutes with them liking your film is another achievement. 

Impact of Narration in a film

Impact of Narration in a film

Narration is used in many films which is generally non - diegetic, and helps create an ambiance as well, which takes the audience into the story. These voice overs are very helpful in making the audience gain more interest while watching the film, and also helps in developing the character after the story grows with the conflicts arising in the protagonist's life. The narrator can either be off-screen, and sometimes even on-screen as well. The narration of the film can be successful when the voice which is given by the person will suit the story as well as holds the audience for watching the film. Narration also is taken place helping the film enhance as well. The narrators are also story tellers, which mostly are in animation film helping the children to enjoy the film even more. Usually children love to hear stories by their parents or guardians, so it helps in making the children concentrate watching the film. Where as if we talk about other genres, the narration in a film will mostly be for a purpose. The narrator as I had said previously can be present within the characters or just off screen. The narrator can be a protagonist himself/herself, so if there will be any incidence taken place, the story will move on with his/her point of view only. The thoughts about the other characters, are all shared by the narrator who can also be a second or third person in the film. It also helps in quickly briefing the background and the behavior of the character. Using narration in a film also helps to make the audience curious about what will happen next.
 A film maker makes sure that the voice which is given to the film will effect, and also with the proper voice modulation, and diction the impact of narration in a film helps it to become successful as well.

Importance of Research

Importance of research 

As a film maker you make a film which is either fictional or non fiction, or some events which is true in the story which you have created right? But in every kind of film the research work is very essential. Before you execute something to your audience there will always be a subject in your story which should be justified through your film. If your story will for example be situated in the era of the 15th century, then the research should be thoroughly taken place, and as a film maker you should ensure that the characteristics, set up, and every element which will be set in the frame is according to that very century. This will add realistic elements as well. Even the research for every culture for example which you will execute should be taken place for the respect firstly of that culture, and also adding more realism into the film. Doing your research will help enhance your film, and make it look more sensible on screen. It is very obvious that every film maker will do their research work, but their are also some film makers who in spite of doing the research sometimes ignores the small elements which will disturb the particular frame which is set.Regarding research work it should be taken place in every stage of film making, such as the art direction part, the characteristics of your character according to where he/she belongs, the costumes needed as well, etc. At the end of the day you are showing your blind audience something which they will believe during watching the film, so if there are some wrong facts added your hard work will go in vain and you are also giving a chance to the critics to criticize your film. There is no harm in expanding your knowledge right? Being a director especially, you are the one at the end of the day who will answer the questions of your cast and crew, so it's very essential that you should be 100% sure that whatever you plan to execute will be justified, and also researched very well.

Research work will also help your film look more real, and it will make your audience connect with the particular situation which you are trying to portray on screen.

Can Simple be Unique?

Can Simple be Unique?

As a film maker you crave for your work to be out of the crowd either if it's a feature film or a short film. Before you are a film maker, or after entering the industry you are at two different stage of life ultimately doing the same thing, but there is one similarity, and that is both want their work to look very unique on screen, well most of the film makers will aim for this first as well. Before you write a story sometimes you think about how common is it or how simple will it look on screen, but remember that simple things can also be unique. It just depends on the way you execute it on screen. If you pick up one of the most simple topic, and decide it to make a film on that particular subject it depends on your execution level, as simple subjects can be portrayed in a unique manner, making the audience connect as well. Just craving for something to be out of the box is not wrong, but at a certain point of time it might turn out to be a pressure for you when you are not able to get an idea about a different subject. A film maker is successful when the film looks perfect on screen with the audience enjoying the film whatever your subject will be. If you are able to think of a topic which will be very distinct will help you for sure, and if you also think of a very simple topic this will also help you surely but at the end of the day the result of your film will come out the way you have planned, and executed the particular subject with the stages of film making. Simple subjects can also help adding more realistic feelings in the story, and as a film maker you should try avoiding exaggerations where it is not needed. I can give one example of an Indian film director that is 'Rajkumar Hirani'. He is one of the most clever film maker in my point of view who picks up a story which is simple and realistic as well, and then executes it in a very unique manner making the audience enjoy his film at the end of the day.
Sometimes when you are not able to get a distinct topic this might de motivate you as a film maker, but then remember that simple things can also be unique. 

Arrangement of the frame

Arrangement of the frame

A director knows what is going on inside his/her head, and where the story will take place with imagining the character, location, set up, etc. For a cinematographer to understand how to take a shot I have mentioned about the elements of the pre production such as the screenplay, short division or the story boarding stage. This makes the cinematographer not only understand the story, but also gets to see what is almost exactly going into a director's mind, helping the film to execute just the way it is imagined to be. But before taking a particular shot it is but obvious that the arrangement of the frame should be done in a proper manner for the scene to look perfect as well. The arrangement of the frame will include the elements which is the props being placed at the right place, with the characters, and even the set up being balanced as well. Until, and unless the frame is not arranged in a proper way then the scene will be destroyed. It's very essential for a film maker to make sure that the arrangement of the frame is taken care so that it will make the story look real as well connect the audience. The foreground, midground, and the background should be arranged in an appropriate manner with the support of the required elements, including the characters of the story, helping the shot to look perfect as well. Cinematographers are also the ones especially who looks upon the fault points where the shot is lacking, and will also have the liberty to improvise the particular shot which is to be taken. Making a film is not just a random thing. Everything is very detailed, including the movement of the characters to the positioning of the props.  The arrangement of the frame is itself done on set when the cast is told to stay in their position, and where the other elements are positioned as well, but a clever film maker will ensure go into the detailing part where the shot will look perfect in the frame through the view finder of the camera. Due to the arrangement of the frame the camera angles are also dependent on it obviously. For example if you character is placed in the left side of the frame with the prop which is the glass on the right side. The positioning should be done in such a manner that the shot will not be very complicated.
So as a film maker especially a witty one make sure that the arrangement of the frame is perfect for the shot to be taken in a much better manner, making the scene as well look flawless on screen. 

Reasons for failing in Execution

Reasons for failing in Execution

Before we execute a film it is but obvious that you plan and write your idea which later on is formed into a story right? But as a film maker, a director especially you should get one thing clear into your head that whatever you pre-visualize, cannot be always 'exactly' executed the way you want it to be. However strong your content, the cinematic view or even though the cast is doing their role perfectly, unless, and until their will be a lack in the execution part the film will not connect your audience. Firstly, as a film maker you should be very patient enough to observe your surroundings making sure that whatever you want and imagined is present in front of you. At a certain point of time frustration, and tiredness can take over the role of being patient, and observing, but you should make your mind so strong that you won't let that happen. Walking into reality, than expectations will also help you from failing in the execution part. Sometimes there might be the elements which is required not available or for any other reason at the present day of the shoot your frame is not exactly the way you wanted to be. So over here improvisation can take a role as it will help the execution part to look even much better on-screen. When you write your screenplay you arrange your thoughts of whatever you want your film to look like. But it is also very essential that whatever you will write down will be a possible shot  taken, as sometimes you stay into your imaginary world forgetting that the reality is something else. For example, if you are making a short film with less budget, and imagined that your character having an expensive car that is your imaginary world, whereas in reality it is something else. So make sure that the execution part should be done exactly the way the story is, and not look very flat as well. There might be also faults in the way your frame should be arranged which will result into failing your execution part as well. Make sure the positions of every element in the frame is at the right place, and it shouldn't look very awkward on screen also. Even if the story fails the executing of the film will not be done at a proper manner. If you put two people together they might have different perceptions about different subjects, and as a film maker when you are showing what you have created about a particular subject it is very vital for it to be cleared to the audience as at the end of the day the film is successful just because of also executing it in the proper manner.

In the execution stage their are all the elements of film making as it's the result of the film. So as a film maker try to show what you want, as putting your imagination into real life is not very easy, but also not impossible as well.

Creating an Ambiance

Creating an Ambiance

Putting your story into life is not a very simple task right? We need a proper team who will not just be good at their profession, but also understand, and personally accept the story so that the best is given by each, and every person. But just shooting it with the cast in front of you, is just not enough for the film to look real, and also for the the audience accepting it. It's very essential for the ambiance to be created where the particular scenario which is to be created should be felt around the cast in real life. This will help the cast the most as they get in depth of the character, and also make their acting look perfect on screen. By creating the ambiance it also effects the scene on screen by making the audience believe that whatever is happening in the reel life is real for a moment. The ambiance is also created by the sets created for the film. For example, if you are making a historical film where kingdoms will be a part of it, creating the kingdom which will look very realistic will give birth to the ambiance making you feel a part of the kingdom. The sets also will look astonishing on screen, and the frame will look perfect with the actor/actress acting out perfectly with the support of their surroundings. If you are making a biopic, the ambiance which will be created will also take you back to the time the incidence occurred. The sound also plays a pivotal role for the ambiance to be created. A very common example is the horror films. It will create the ambiance in the hall where the people are watching the film. Whereas during the shoot the ambiance is also created by the technical parts as well such as the lighting. Even while shooting, when you have all the required elements suiting the story, and the character as well the ambiance is automatically created by taking the actor/actress to the imaginary world where they believe that whatever they will act out is their character in real life making the shot look perfect as well. The cinematographer also at the end of the day will get into the ambiance by taking the shot as it's needed making each and every required element look perfect in the frame. Other elements such as the props, etc. will create an ambiance by making the shot look perfect as well. So an intelligent film maker makes sure that they create an ambiance during the shoot so that the audience will feel the same emotions on screen.

Organizing a story

Organizing a story

As we all know that it is very essential for a story to be organized in a proper manner so that the audience will understand the film, and the message will be reached as well. But organizing a story is not really as easy as it seems. In most of the films we have seen that the opening scene starts with the present, and then the flashback starts where it takes us to the past. But when to get that particular flashback, and at which moment it will take place is also important to understand. Organizing a story in the proper manner will make the audience comfortable in watching the film. For example if you are trying to create curiosity and confusion in a particular scene then it's essential for it to be organized in a proper manner. For the organizing part to become a success the planning of the sequence should be done very carefully as well. A film is made by the sequencing of the scenes at the end of the day, so if there is any fault in the sequencing part then the film might not work as you have expected it to. Sometimes film makers tries to make the audience curious about what's happening in front of them when it the story is already cleared. So organizing the story will help you create that curiosity. When you write a story it is written in an organized way itself. But how you want to execute it on the big screen by deciding which scene to put where and when in the right way is the backbone of the film to become a success. The 3 act structure also can be played but in a witty way as well. You can put the resolution at start and the conflicts later on, but it should be portrayed and organized in the manner which your audience will understand what is happening in front of them.

Simple stories can be also created in a way to make the audience feel eager to know what will happen next, because of organizing the story in such a way to look on screen. For the organizing of the story to become a success as a film maker you should understand the major scenes, and then highlight the scenes which you will give the most priority to. This will also help in the organizing part as well.
In the stages of the pre -production like the screenplay the film will be organized and planned then written down. But as a film maker you should be very smart enough to know how you want the sequencing to take place by not creating a lot of complications in the story, and not making it look very simple as well. Every film has a beginning, middle, and an end right? But it is up to you which part to put where and when for the execution part to become a success.  

Creating contrast in a film

Creating contrast in a film

Before writing a story it is very important for a film maker to know what exactly he/she wants to execute on screen with the way the story will move on in front of the viewer's. Before a story is written it is but obvious that a genre is selected, then for that particular genre, either there will be a sub genre added or a mix of another genre. Genre is basically the one which will decide the mood of the film, so it's very essential for it to transform from one to another at the right place in the right time which is the contrast of the film, otherwise it will just look sudden in front of the audience. Now as the genre is cleared with the story to form it into a film with all the stages film making it is very essential for a film maker to understand how to create a contrast in a film. If you are showing a thriller film or a crime thriller film usually these kind of movies turns dark at a certain point of time when the conflict enters the protagonist's doorstep. Before the conflict if your story shows the bright side of the protagonist's life then it is very important for the film maker to create that particular contrast in the right way with changing the mood of the film as well. For example a film with romance mostly there are vibrant colors which will represent the love between the characters of the story, and after a certain point of time when it reaches to it's conflict then the color of the film will also change which will also lead to the change in the audience's mood because of the scenario being created. The music also as we all know plays an important role in the film. So as a film maker you should ensure that the change in the background score will help in enhancing what is seen on screen for the viewer's to go in depth of the film. For example if we take the film 'Phone Booth', the contrast in this film in my point of view is one of the best I have seen, as the film revolves in just one day where the character's life had drastically changed because of the incidence taken place. The contrast created in the film justified how an incidence can change a particular individual's life. There was contrast in the color, character, scenario, and music. All together were put in the right way as well. So as a film maker it is very important to get in depth of every element you put into the movie so that the contrast being created will make your film a success at the end of the day by being loved and accepted from the viewers.

Challenges for a Fresh Film maker

Challenges for a Fresh Film maker

There are many challenges which a film makers faces during their life in the industry, and I also had mentioned about some of them in my previous posts. But have you ever wondered about the challenges a fresher has to face after just at the start of their career? Well, for the people who dream to become a filmmaker surely will. The first very challenging job for a fresher is to think 'Where to start from'. Now after doing your graduation and getting the degree in your hands, either you can continue doing masters with struggling getting into the film industry along side, or just choose one of them. But to start a journey you always have to decide from where will you walk through. For a fresher for their work to reach in the industry is also quite a challenging job, but now a days thanks to technology it makes it easier, but not a piece of cake. The next challenging path is contacting a producer. Sometimes it gets very tough when it comes to pitching as you have to wait for a long time, and have no contacts in the industry. You can also produce your own film, and later on distribute it the way you want to according to the capability you have. Their are many actors, editors, directors, cinematographers, music directors, etc. present in the industry. So if you are giving a debut in the film industry it can also be challenging as indirectly you will compete with the people who are already present for years. The work being portrayed also might at start not be seen or reach your expectations, but this is not always the case. If your lucky you never know. For gathering a team as a fresher you might face troubles, but later on when your work will become a success people will be keen to work with you as well. There are  also people who do not let you survive for a long time, so it's very essential to learn how to fight through it by showing your talent. There might be people in the industry who will also help you by walking in your path, and there also people who will try not letting you get away with your work. Just like in the real life; good and bad people. After my degree I will also become a fresher in the industry, and help myself thinking that it is not impossible, even though it might be rough at start but it's very vital to remember that the people who you see today were also a fresher at their start and later on became famous, so you can also do it as well in your own way. 

Types of Filmmakers

Types of Filmmakers

There are various kinds of film makers in an industry with unique talents engaging the audience to watch films, and enjoy with cinema being a part of their life. In this particular post I will jot some types o film makers which pulls out audiences to watch their kind of film making. A film maker executing their work at start might have a rough path by gathering certain kind of viewers then later on makes the audience love their work of film making. I am not saying that a particular group of people just watches one type of film makers work, but a particular film maker has a type of film making which makes audience watch their film, and sometimes the people watch it for experimenting different kind of films also. Everyone has their own favorite taste, and as a film maker you have your own style of film making. 

 The first type of film maker is the one who works upon the realistic facts, and purely adds reality into the plot, with least drama. This type of a film maker usually is also found in the art cinema. In my point of view, the budget mostly doesn't matter to this particular kind of film maker, and he/she might get a fresh cast or maybe someone famous to work in the film. The other type of film maker is the one who mostly focuses upon the budget of the film. The outcome part might be the priority, as it should look astonishing to the audience with the story being along side. In the industry the star system also matters a lot for the film to work, so there are also film makers who usually gives priority mostly on the star system than the story of the film so that the film will become a success. The next type of a film maker is the one who chooses the cast very wisely who is either a fresher or already in the industry but mainly they should suit the particular situation which is being created by the film maker, indirectly also adding reality to the film. Moving on the other type of film maker that is the perfectionist. This particular film maker is the one who looks upon every stage very carefully with giving his/her creative idea, and makes sure everything is going the way it should be. The technicality part also matters a lot in a film so their are also film makers who make sure that this stage is done in the proper manner. Also their are film makers who prefer to go exactly the way the things are planned, and even their are film makers who gives the space for experimenting without bothering about the time. For the cast being chosen every type of a film maker will be very wise about it but have different ways in handling them, such as a film maker will give the free space for doing what they can naturally having the situation in front of them. The other type of film maker will make sure that the dialogues is followed the way it should be as planned.

There are film makers who have a target audience, and who also do not have a chosen group of people, film makers who like to experiment a lot or just stick to a regular pattern. Bold film makers, or film makers who just prefer the audience to watch the film with their family. Even film makers who gives the space to the cast and crew to make the film the way they want or  film makers who just makes the team do what he/she wants. Every film maker has their own comfort ways of film making. They also have the liberty to experiment with their own style, and puts lots of hard work into making a film. Every type of film maker is perfect in their own ways as long as it is loved, and supported by their audience, and also at the end of the day becomes a success.

Can an idea be over? - A writer's mind

Can an idea be over? - A writer's mind

In the creative field you need an idea for everything, and not just an idea, it should be out of the box to reach mass of the audience. In this post I will particularly aim to a writer's mind. As we all know a film maker should be very creative enough so that the work which is executed will become a success. The story which the film is being made should be written in such a manner that it will reach the maximum audience or at least to the expectations of a film maker. A director specifically should have the overall knowledge of each and every stage of film making. A writer can also be a very good, and successful film director, as at the end of the day it his/her story being portrayed on screen. Now being a creative writer is not everyone's piece of cake, but at a certain point of time the idea might either stop coming into your head or you might not find it very unique and interesting. I am not generalizing this part, but the fact is that sometimes you feel your audience will not like your work.

As a fresher who is trying to get into the industry, their is a certain kind of fear that every kind of idea being used into a film, and which will stop your mind to go into the direction of being more unique, as the fear will come in between like a red light into your head. Personally for me I also have this certain kind of worry that there are most of the ideas being used, and thinking something more out of the box can be a challenging task as well. At a certain point of time this can be frustrating also, but you should realize that if you have the talent to be out of the crowd then utilize it in a good way, and try to become more innovative as well. Even when you write a story sometimes the idea gives you a full stop either in between or at the start or end as well. There are many reasons such as stressing over the plot to become more interesting or also worrying about the viewer's not liking the story. For this solution you either need a break or just concentrate by going in depth of the story, and also getting into the shoes of the audience.  Even your mind stops delivering ideas into you because of having another thousands of thoughts, which will not give you the space to think openly. So as an individual give yourself some free space, and most of the time into your writing part as well. Even sometimes if you have not written for a long period of time, then the ideas will come very slowly but then after it will hit you the gradually the speed will increase. Hence, ideas can never be over, it is born into you, and completely depends upon how focused are you. The creativity never dies, but it sometimes is on hold.  

How is a character born

How a character is born

A character is born according to the plot of your film. Thinking of a story is not as easy as making a character, and building it up. A character in a film is born according to our thoughts and imagination. There will be many realistic elements added into the character which you have planned to execute in the film, as due to the observation power we human beings have. I have mentioned previously in my post that a film maker should be a very good, and intelligent observer, and this is one more reason why he/she should start observing people. Firstly, a character can be played as a protagonist, co-star, mentor, etc. It may come in many forms, with different kind of objectives, and roles in a story. Thinking a character might be difficult, but the tricky task is building it according to the story moving on. For example, when the plot will take a twist with the black cloud entering into a character's life, then building the character according to the situation of the story will be a tricky part as well. Having realistic elements added to the characteristic of the character will help the audience to connect themselves with the person they are watching playing the role. This will lead to make the viewers also believe the story. Sometimes when we built up a character we have a picture into our mind which may reflect a known person in our life. This is psychological as the character is born through the thoughts, and we might start relating the character to the people we know present in our lives. A successful film maker always ensures that the characteristics of the character will fit the situation in the right way, and also suit the particular scenario of the story. Choosing the cast will be a bit tricky, but not impossible. Sometimes as a film maker you can also make your cast become the character you have imagined. A character is born according to the story from your thoughts related to the plot.

How do deal with emotions in a film

How do deal with emotions in a film

A story contains various kinds of emotions in different time period as the film moves on. A film can only be successful when these particular emotions which is created by the characters reach the audience, but as a film maker creating those emotions for reaching the blind audience surely will not be a piece of cake. I will not say that it can be reached to each, and every particular individual watching the film, but surely it should reach almost everyone. To deal with the emotions in a film can also be a task not only for the director to create that scenario, but the cast going to play the character. As an actor/actress, or a co-star, etc. getting into the depth of the character will help you get the outcome of the emotions which the director wants. Without the emotions being created naturally, the film will look either flat or fake as well.
There are various emotions we feel; happy, or sad, fear, or excitement,etc. A film shows a life of a person either real or made up, but it should be able to first create that ambiance to give birth to the emotions, because it completely depends upon the situation being created as well. For example. making your protagonist dead at the end or in between of the film will not help the audience cry until, and unless you make the first half of the film very strong, showing the importance of the character. Before you think to write a story, there is one thing always fixed into your mind, and that is how you want your audience to leave the cinema hall, for example crying, or feeling happy, etc. If for example your showing a tragic love story, it is very important to 'give the reason' for the audience to connect with the film, and cry during the death or separation of the two. Until, and unless the bond between the audience, and the film is not created strongly the the film maker's expectation related to how the audience will react to the film will not reach as well. For creating fear, it is also very vital not to exaggerate a particular scene until and unless it is needed to be. For a particular time period the emotions will become a part of the audience while watching the film, such as if a horror film is running, then the fear through out the film can be built up within the audience. To carry out this particular part the cast also should play the role very smartly, and naturally as well. Every emotion in a film also depends on the genre of the story also. So as a film maker make sure that you are witty to create the emotions at the right time in the right place.

Does language creates a barrier?

Does Language creates a barrier?

Many viewers are happy watching a film in their own native language, or the language which they understand very well but a film which is very interesting, and unique as well might sometimes create a barrier in between the film, and the viewer. I will not generalize this particular post, but I can confidently say that almost all of us might have the struggle to understand a film different from the language understood by us, and gives priority to understanding a particular scene, than watching it freely and also getting indulged into the film as the film maker wants. The solution to this particular problem is by the subtitles for sure, but there can also be a problem in reading the subtitle while watching a film simultaneously. I personally sometimes find it difficult to as well as concentrate while the subtitles appear. Some audience have the habit of watching  a film with distinct kind of languages, but for new comer viewers it becomes difficult at start. This problem is really not very huge, and another solution to this is the dubbing of the film. The film being dubbed helps the people from other parts of the country watching a film different from their native language, or the language which is not understood in concentrating the film. The tough part is by synchronizing the dubbed language into the cast's voice replacing the original language.
A film maker surely makes a film with lot's of hard work, and talent reaching all over the world, but yes sometimes language creates a barrier when the film isn't understood. The solution to dub the film will help for sure, sometimes might not happen very well, as the original look is the best outcome. As long as the film becomes easy for the audience to understand, the more they will love to watch the film. No matter whatever the barriers will be at the end, if the viewer will love the film, the barrier at a certain extent won't mind as well.