Title - Words designed for representing the film

Title - Words designed for representing the film

A film takes you to another world if it is either fiction or on non-fiction, executed by a particular team, with lot's of hard work. As a film maker giving birth to a story, and planning to grow it up by the stages of film making is just not enough until, and unless the film has an interesting 'title'. When a mother gives birth to a child, the whole family contributes giving a name to the baby, as it will represent him/her. It is same for a film, as the title of the film will be the eye catchy part to grasp the viewer's attention to go, and watch the film. In my point of view, giving your film a title is equally a very tough job. However most film has the 'title' by the name of the protagonist of the story, and that will also be tricky when it comes to naming the character something very unique. The title should be very different, and also at the same time represent the movie. The most challenging part while choosing the title is that putting the main punch of the film into just limited words. It can also be supported with a tag line, which helps derive the film title even more. If you read newspapers, as a reader you go through the headlines, and according to that further read the news right? I personally feel that the less word your title has the more impact it gives to the look of the film. Most importantly it should be able to synchronize with the poster of the film, as at the end of the day that still image will be judged by the audience about the film. Mostly the film title also represents the genre of the film. It also makes people very judgmental. There are sometimes films which have title making the audience unable to either guess the plot, or understand what will the film be about. For example, if it will be the story of a girl with a box named woddy, and the title of the film will be just 'Woddy', then the people would start wondering what will the story be about. This sometimes also helps in making the people eager to know about the story of the film.
As a film maker you should make sure that your film title will make the audience keen to watch the film, and also the title will support, and help represent the film made by your team. Because at the end of the day, the words are designed for representing the film.

Being a 'Creative' Cinematographer

Being a ‘Creative’ Cinematographer

During making a film the role of a cinematographer is also a very essential part for the success of a film. As we all know that a cinematographer is the one who makes the film look more appealing on screen, and gives justice to the screenplay as well. Without him/her obviously the team would be incomplete. The director, and the cinematographer are ones who are dependent upon the outcome of the visual approach of the film. He/she also makes the story look real, and helps the actor/actress’s hard work look successful on screen. Basically a cinematographer’s job is not only to press the record button, but also contribute his/her creativity. You see, until, and unless the cinematographer will not be creative, then the understanding level related to the film’s story, or the director or writer’s idea will go in vain. The cinematographer should be creative enough to understand the depth of film to create a much better composition. During the shooting script, he/she also should make the film look the best during planning it. As a cinematographer you should also be very keen to make the frame look much better than it is planned, and improvise on the weak points as well.Contributing some of the creative ideas related to the film will help your team also to make the film look much better. Being a cinematographer, and having the knowledge of the camera is just not enough in my point of view. To understand something, having the knowledge and idea about that particular topic is essential as well. So unless, and until you are not creative enough to understand the situation, and scene then the shot will not be taken the way it should be. Make the camera also the character of the film. The camera in your hand is the eye to the people to watch the plot which is being created. As a cinematographer make yourself go in depth of that particular scene, so that the angels, and frame set by you will help the emotions reach the audience.
Being a 'Creative' cinematographer is much better than just ‘Being a cinematographer’. Have the capability of going in depth of the film is much better than just looking at the plan, and following what’s written by shooting it blindly. Take the initiative to contribute things such as by understanding the genre, and making the shot look much better by putting your point of view, but make sure it will not come in between what the director wants. Do best what you can, as you are also a part of the film.

Thoughts & Feelings – Before entering the film industry

Thoughts & Feelings – Before entering the film industry

As an individual whenever you dream to achieve a particular platform which you want to reach there are various distinct kinds of thoughts, and feelings which arises into your head. These can be both negative, as well as positive. In this particular post I will go a bit personnel which will be related to the thoughts and feelings which I get for entering the industry and making a film in the future. This also can be generalized, as almost all of you who are planning to achieve the same platform can relate to it. I will list out some very common points out linked to this specific topic. Firstly the thought of being able to ‘enter the industry’ arises. No matter how unique, and out of the crowd you are this surely will come into your mind; the way you will be able to enter the film industry. The feelings in this thought usually scares, and worries us but also helps to motivate to work even harder so that one day you could reach to the person leading you the way to your destination you wish to reach. The next thought I personally get is that if my way of film making ‘won’t work’ in the industry. You see, every individual has his/her own style. Sometimes I feel worried thinking about the fact that if my work won’t be liked by the viewer’s. There are many people who enter the industry, and give up in between.  This is related to the thoughts of how long will you be able to ‘survive in the industry’. This is also one of the toughest fights which I have with my mind. It’s like defeating your own self, but this will help you raise your self-esteem as well. In my point of view, if you get such kinds of thoughts or feelings, think it in a positive way as well that if there can be people to dislike your work, there also are individuals existing who will enjoy the work done by you.

Moving on further the ‘way you will present yourself’ also is a topic to think about. Usually people in the industry should look, or I should say ‘present’ themselves in a very appealing way either by their way of dressing up or communicating. Having these kinds of thoughts helps you to improve day by day. This does not mean that you lose your identity. It’s very essential to be yourself, but also simultaneously to become a better person. Even the thought of ‘fitting in’ haunts me a lot. As we all know that getting into the glamour world is not very simple, and after that overcoming the challenges such as dealing with different kind of people with different kind of attitude. This can be also looked in a positive manner such as by having the feeling of being different from the people, and also helps you to experience working with distinct people which will help you adjust more in future. This does not sound very simple, but it is also not impossible to achieve.
One very ironic thought which usually comes into my head is the ‘working hours’. If you will enter the industry there will be mad working hours with you having to put a lot of hard working killing your sleep as well. This thing to be achieved must start by having the fire in you to burn down laziness, and built up more stamina. The ‘competition’ part over here also exist but in a different way. You see, every individual is creative in their own unless, and until they have the same style of film making. So, the thought being a ‘competitor’ to the people unique from my style also makes me wonder, and plan the way to overcome and win as well. Most importantly the feeling and thought of winning the mass audience with the creativity, and also building up a team which will help achieving making a film surely is into the head permanently.

There are many thoughts, and feelings which might scare or motivate you. But at the end of the day you should learn how to knock out the negativity, and invite the positive thoughts and feelings into you so that it will be easy for surviving, and overcome all the obstacles in front of you.

Responsibility of a film maker- Your also a part of it

Responsibility of a film maker- Your also a part of it

There are lots of various qualities which a film maker should have if he/she either is a director, actor, cinematographer, editor, etc. But there are also distinct kind of responsibilities a film maker has, and should follow them as well. No matter how talented, and hard work you put if you do not follow the responsibilities you will not only disappoint the team, but fail as a person as well. In this particular post, I will list out some of the responsibilities which a film maker has, and should follow as well. The first one is to ‘Respect Time’. Time is money, and the more time you waste the more money you lose. If we take an example, let’s consider the most common thing heard, that is the actor being late on set. At a certain point of time fame takes over your role of being responsible. It’s very vital to maintain being a good human while being a star. No matter how famous you will be as an actor, at the end of the day, the film takes you to the platform where people will hop onto you for autographs, etc. Most of the time people forget how to be responsible enough to respect the time of the other people waiting to start the shoot.  As an individual no matter how famous you are it is also very important to be a good and a responsible person respecting the schedule of the film shoot. If you are thinking that there are many super stars who reach late, let me correct you by saying that there are ‘many legends’ who also reach on time. There are exceptions for sure, but deliberately being late will never help you. This is one responsibility which a film maker should maintain not only the actors, but every person contributing to the film.

The next responsibility as a film maker is to ‘Treat people the same level’. It’s very obvious that for making a film having a team is very essential right? Finding a team is difficult for sure, but maintaining it is equally very tough. As a director you also have to be very patient between ‘Action’, and ‘Cut’. Loosing the temper will never help your shot to be taken, even though at a certain level of time you can, but unnecessarily will never help the coordination of your team. So it’s very important to treat the people who you work with the same level as you are because there are difficulties in every stage, so understanding them and solving it out will save a lot of time, and also make the bonding even much better. This particular part will also come under the responsibility of ‘Being Understanding’. The more understanding you will be towards your team the better work will be executed.  A film also becomes a success when you give your best to it. So it’s also essential for ‘Giving your best’ to the film, and devoting yourself to it for a period of time so that the work which will be executed will be loved by the audience. Even as a cinematographer the understanding level between the director and you should be done very smoothly as the visual approach of the film also depends on the way the shot has taken. 

One more important thing which I want to consider is that there are also some people who does not respect the story of the film. If this is there between a team, then surely even if you want to you will not be able to give your best during the shoot.  So as a film maker in whatever position you are working, and how so ever way you are contributing to the film make sure you will give your best with the respect of the story of the film, as well as maintaining the bond with your team mate, as at the end of the day, your also a part of the film.

Importance of Distribution

Importance of Distribution

Everyone knows that a film maker makes a film to reach the audience, but have you ever wondered about the importance of the stage of ‘Distribution’. As we all know through distribution; marketing you can reach the audience. The importance of this specific stage is mainly that it helps you reach the public in distinct kind of ways. The first way which is very common now a days, and that is through the social networking websites. Now a days the social media is the target of the film makers as especially youngsters now a days are hopping on to it. It is also beneficial as is it free, and also reaches a mass all over the world. The other way of distribution is through promotion of the film. Now promoting a film also very well has very distinct ways, such as starting from releasing the poster to the motion picture, etc. to help gain the curiosity from the public about your upcoming film. Well, this particular stage though very well depends on your budget available. The more money you will have the more you can even explore the audience through different places. If you have a sufficient budget to support your film you can also take your film to different parts of the world. The main key for the distribution part to be a success is the USP; unique point of spreading your film. Now this can also be done in your own creative way. Promoting the film in a creative manner which will reach the people will also surely help the hall to be full because of your film. A very common way is through social work. For example, if you make a film regarding a topic like social cause, then promoting it that way will help you for sure, as well as touching many people hearts. Even the film can be distributed the kind of genre you have selected. If it is a horror film, you can create a set up for the audience to experience the movie in live, or in your own distinct kind of ways.

As an audience when you see television programs you also notice the cast and directors introducing their film through the specific show very smartly. 

This particular stage is organized by the film distributor where he/she will also form a marketing strategy for the film. It’s very important as a film maker to know which kind of audience you want as well. So make sure this particular process is successfully achieved, as without this you will have limited people to watch your film. It’s also very vital to make sure the use of money at the right place in the right time to the right people so that your film can be a success. Even through the distribution verify the reason for the people  to watch your film, and prove that it’s worth it also. 

How to make a film without Budget – Elaborated

 How to make a film without Budget – Elaborated

In my previous post I had written about the ‘no budget film’, and ‘Low budget film’. So in this particular I will mention how to make a film without using budget. Firstly it’s very vital for the story of the film to be very strong compared to the production of the film, as your story will be everything. Without budget it will be difficult in making a film, but not impossible trust me. If you grab a very interesting story which will reach the audience then surely it will become a success. And at the end of the day, your film becomes a success according the plot of the film. So make sure you write a story which will be able to target today’s generation viewer’s, and it will go famous on it’s own. Gathering the cast and crew might be a challenging job in this process; while making a film without budget. There are many people in this world who will be keen to work in films without budget just to make their face go social, and reach somewhere as well, mostly film school students. As a film maker your cast of the film should support the character so looking for such kind of people to work might be difficult.

 The next part is also very essential and that is the equipment’s used during making a film, as without the technical devices it will be impossible to make a film. But as I had said previously, there will be people around there who will be keen to work without any budget right, so taking up a cinematographer who will have his/her personnel equipment’s will help for sure. I am taking this example from my personnel experience, as I am studying in a film school, and share the equipment's such as cameras, or lighting. This is also applied in locations. Usually for shooting in different places you will either need a permission or give some money to the owner for permitting to shoot. This can be managed by the help of the members of your team where you can shoot either at their place, or different places outside where taking permission would not be a problem. There are also ‘Low budget films’ as I had said in my earlier post which can also be carried out the same way the ‘No budget film’ is. You can also rent the equipment's needed for shooting as well. In the old era people used to manage by taking different shots through distinct techniques, such as for dolly, or pan making the use of a ‘trolley’. So this part can also be applied today. But as the generation has grown people have there own advanced tools such as tripods or trackers for shooting which will make the job easy. Also it’s very important to remember as a director to most of the work by yourself as you cannot take up a large group of people.

 The distribution can be done online, as social media is the trend for this generation. Everything can be uploaded on different websites which is a very bonus point for showing people your talent, and indirectly a ‘PR’ of your own is done as well. Multi- tasking can also be taken place during making a film. A director should do the pre production part mostly himself/herself, and also can be a part on screen. In these kind of film making; without budget very less people are also gathered to make a film. Usually these kinds of movies are made for proving the talent, and entering the industry. There are many people who make a film and upload it with the help of a team, so nothing is impossible. So the soul of this process is the story, and the support of your team mates to make a film.

Budget cannot stop you making a film

Budget cannot stop you making a film

Making a film with and without a budget, both are possible in their own ways. In fact there is a term known as ‘No Budget Film’. Currently I am studying in a film school, and we make short films without having the budget, but make use of locations with the help of our team mates.  The Non budget films uses very less or no money at all. It also uses a less member of crew, and it is a non-profitable as well. In these kind of films the ‘Distribution’ (Marketing) stage is used the minimum.  But now a days there are possibilities for the Marketing to be done online with the help of social networking websites. Even it will help you reach a mass number of audience through the specific website. In the old era people usually used to make Non Budget films due to having less amount of money.. In today’s world it is rare but not erased.  Budget film will help you grab a large amount of crew with equipment's you will wish to use in your film. It also helps your film to be distributed in every possible way under your budget. Even it helps you to use each and every stage of film making. Considering the ‘No budget film’ in this, the equipment's will either be of your team mates, or managed somehow. For example if you are using very less money then it will  be taken on rent as well. The stages of making a film can be possible but usually with the director doing it alone himself/herself. The film to succeed can be by making the story of the film interesting, and even reaching the audience with using less or no budget at all. There is also a term such as ‘Low budget films’. This is somewhere similar to the ‘No budget films’ but there is very less amount of money used to produce the film. This usually is made by the fresh or new film makers who try to prove their talent as well to enter the industry. These films are also made by ‘Independent film makers’.  Now if you wonder about the cast and crew, there are many people out there who will also be keen to work, as not everyone can get a opportunity. Making a film with or without a budget, try to make it the best so that you can reach the platform which you have dreamed to achieve, and make your film the best as well. But as a film maker you have to be very witty, and be able to manage the way you can make the film. Hence, budget cannot stop you making a film.

Theoretical vs. Practical

Theoretical vs. Practical

We all know that for having practical knowledge the best way to be perfect in it is through having the theoretical one. You see, no one can teach you to be creative but can enhance the skills, and helps you being different from the crowd, I have mentioned about this in my earlier posts. It’s very essential to understand both the knowledge at their place, as it can help you achieve to become a film maker. Some people have the practical knowledge more than the theoretical one, or vice versa. In my point of view both of them should be at the same level. Usually after learning all the theoretical stages of film making, people do not give importance to them after entering the industry. This sometimes may be the reason for a film to not be successful. There is a reason for knowing all the stages of how to make a film, and as well as how to make it perfect, as it’s not a piece of cake. Following every stage which is taught theoretically should be applied practically for the film to reach the audience successfully. You see, having the idea, and being perfect at it are two different things. Even a lay man person would know how to click a photograph, but a person with the knowledge and experience as well will surely have the capability to click the photograph in a much better way. I am not stating that if an individual does not have the idea of the theoretical part will not be capable of making a film. Surely there are people who are born with such talents, but the reason for learning is to enhance your knowledge right? Keeping the theory, and practical part at the same level will help you surely making the film in a much perfect way. The reason for an individual not to apply the knowledge of the theory part he/she has practically is most of the time ignorance because of being lazy, or thinking that it is least important. For example if you will not write the step outline of your film your structure will be poor, or if you will not do the storyboard of the film the visual part would not be seen practically. Considering the storyboard it can sometimes be excused maybe because of the budget issue, or less time, but in my point of view it will also help the film grow. Being patient and less lazy will help you survive in the industry. It’s very important to apply the theoretical part practically appropriately. So during the process of making a film make sure that you will apply all the stages, and execute it practically.

Types of Audiences

Types of Audience

The reason for me choosing this topic is because to emphasis on the point that not everyone can like your idea. There is no crime in being unique, but you never know who will or will not respect your work, as at the end of the day you cannot control over every individuals mind right? This particular post is not to dis respect an individual, but just to accept the ‘The types of Audience’. In this field you never will know who exactly are your audience, and every individual’s reaction towards your film. This particular part makes you feel nervous, tensed, and as well as snatches away your sleep. As a film maker you are portraying your idea to a blind audience, and it’s not possible for each, and everyone to like it. But it can be possible for most of the audience to accept the film being made by you. Before being a film maker you are an audience. I am personally in between both of them but mostly started to think as film maker right now due to being a part of this world. Well you can at least know the ‘Type of audience’ who will watch your film. I am not generalizing it, but by the tool of observing it helped me also get the knowledge of the type of people in the hall to watch a film. Yes, I do go to watch the film as well, but as I am chasing for achieving my dream to become a director, it’s very vital to know the current generation you are in now. 

There are various kinds of people who will watch your film even if they are interested, or not interested, I will highlight some of the points which I personally have observed. The first type is the ‘Judgmental Ones’. You see, there are some people who go to the hall to watch the film less, and judges it more. These kinds of people will find false in each and every part of the film most of the time, which automatically makes them less interested towards the film. Sometimes comparison to another film or industry is also taken place by them. The second one can be the ‘Spoilers’. This particular group of audience can also be somewhere similar to the ‘Judgmental Ones’. These kinds of people usually look at the film with a negative aspect, either because they will not like the genre or the acting, etc. If they accompany someone they also might spoil their mood while watching the film. The next type of audience can be the ‘Guesser’. This particular group of individuals will be very keen to know the climax in between of the film that they will start guessing the suspense, after pointing out every cast member. If a film maker makes their expectations fail regarding the climax, then the film can be successful as well. So for being a good film maker it’s very essential to get into the shoes of the audience. The other type of audience can be the ‘Devoted Ones’. These people can help a film maker become successful with his/her film, as they have devoted themselves to watching the movie with full interest, and keen to sit on their seats till the end of the film. This type of group can also be categorized in the ‘Respectful Ones’ also, as they indirectly respect the work portrayed by the film maker. Another group of people can be the ‘Appreciative ones’ who will appreciate the hard work done by the film maker, and also will enjoy the film as well. 
There are also ‘Smart Audiences’ who will look at the film in perspective of the reality, and point are mistakes which will not be pointed out deliberately but correctly as well. The last one I can state is the ones who are ‘Mind Changers’. These kind of audience usually influences the actual presentation of the film by their own feelings. For example, if a person went to watch a film, and personally did not like it either he/she will suggest the known people not to watch it or change their mind about the film. It can be negative or positive as well. There are even more various kinds of people who watch movies, and enjoy it in their own way as well. Some people also just go to pass their time, and some people might go because of their favorite superstar. These particular parts are categorized for the behavior which are mostly seen. So as a film maker you have to be very strong minded, and accept the harsh facts as well, and not let anything affect you, but make you improve instead. Understand your audience with your own style of film making will help you become a very successful director as well.

Why does a film fail?

Why does a film fail?

Making a film is not a very easy task, almost all of you would have the idea about it. Working hard surely will help you to avoid your film to go for a flop, but it depends on the way you work hard.   Every person works very hard for achieving his/her dream, but only some of them reaches the platform, because of the way they use their skills, and work towards their goal as well. Now there are many reasons for your film to become a success, but also many reasons as well for it to fail, and I will highlight some of the points related to this. The first and the most common mistake is the story losing its track. Sometimes your film starts with a plot which grasps the attention of the audience, but later on loses the strength of the story either because of losing the track, or by the climax already being discovered from the audience. The story usually gets out of track either because of the plan being very poor, or even sometimes by not having the idea of the structure of your film. Until, and unless your film will not be structured in front of you with using the stage such as ‘Step Outline’, then it will be lost from the way which the film was flowing. 

The next reason can be the cast members chosen for the film. It is very essential to choose the cast suiting a particular role. As a film maker it is your duty for the character sketch to be done to exactly know which character you are giving birth, and also how is his/her personality. Occasionally in some movies there are elements added which are not very necessary, and also irritates the audience, such as over dramatic scenes until, and unless it’s not needed. To follow the genre of the story will help your film to avoid failing also. Until and unless the ambiance is not created, the film will also not reach the audience.

Technical elements also sometimes are not used properly, such as the editing or music used which can distract the audience from gaining the interest in the film. Confusing the audience can help enhance your genre like suspense, and also to keep them watching the film, but a maze should end at a certain point of time right? So it’s also very important to know when, and how to reveal the suspense instead of just exaggerating it, which will avoid the attention of the audience to break. 

Maintaining the continuity also sometimes helps saves your film. Connecting the story from the beginning to the end is very necessary to remember which will help avoiding the audience being over confused, and also make the movie look sensible in front of them. The creative direction should also be properly done, and also match the story which you will execute.

 Sometimes you shoot in another state, and in the film the particular location will be given the name of another existing state. It is very important not to cheat your audience, and if you will manipulate, it should be done in a witty way. Remember that our audience is very smart, especially now a days.

 One major reason which a film fails is because of the type of audience. You see, as I had spoken earlier in my previous posts that as a film maker you will have a blind audience, so you do not know who is interested in what, and how they will judge your film. The personnel opinion can effect and influence the actual presentation of the movie. One example which is very common, if you go for a film which you personally do not like, then you might avoid your known person who later on might not go, or psychologically it might affect the interest if he/she goes to watch the film. Hence you learn from your mistakes, and later on can avoid it as well. So as film maker make sure that these mistakes are not occurred, and it will help you become a successful film maker.

Script Breakdown - The tool to plan

Script Breakdown - The tool to plan 

Breaking down a script in my point of view is one of the most detailed stages. After you have prepared your screenplay, and re-checked it once or twice, it’s very essential to start the script breakdown. This is prepared either by the first AD (Assistant Director) or the Director himself/herself. Basically it helps in managing every element of the process of making a film. The process of breaking down a script is firstly to organize it. After the screenplay has been prepared, and printed out as well, firstly you have to take out the colors which is necessary for highlighting each element. (Image attached below for this information). For example; RED is for the Cast members, and BLUE is for the Special Effects, etc. This can be performed either in the computer with different software’s, or an old school way (paper and sketch color). There are standard code colors for each elements as well. 

After all the colors are organized the next important stage is to break down the page into 1/8th (1 is for the page, and 8 is the line made/drawn).Basically in this part you will have to break down the page by making or drawing one inch of line from the top of the page, and this helps you telling the amount of time a particular scene is for, and also how much can be covered during the shoot days.If a scene exceeds more than a page, then it would be considered as 2/8th. This will continue until a scene is not completed.

As you will read down the screenplay, after noticing different elements simultaneously it should be highlighted. For example, if it is written; ‘Kate is walking with a glass in her hand’. Now in this particular sentence the character ‘Kate’ will be highlighted with the color which is under ‘Cast members’, and Glass will be highlighted with the color which is under ‘Props'. One more very essential thing to consider in this is that there is sometimes a word in a sentence which contains two elements together. To make it easy I can elaborate this with an example, such as a sentence; ‘Kate is walking with heels very slowly on the wooden floor’. (The word 'Heels' produce sound and also is a part of the costume.) So for this particular sentence as I had mentioned before that ‘Kate’ will come under the color of the ‘Cast Member’, ‘Wooden floor’ will come under the color of ‘Set designing’, and ‘Heels’ will come under both the color of ‘Costume, and Sound’; underling both the color together. There are details included such as the kind of glass included; what shape, color, etc. It’s vital to remember that this particular process should be included in each and every part of the screenplay including the dialogues, and the actions.

Another essential stage after highlighting the whole screenplay will be preparing the ‘Script Breakdown sheet’. It is very formally done where the page is broken into different boxes mentioning the exact details of the elements in the screenplay. (This is difficult to be explained in words so I have attached an image below.)

A strip board is also created as well either by the help of a software or made onto a paper. Into the script board details such as the Scene name, scene number, location name and number, Day or night, Interior or Exterior, Characters details, Extras like how many, Special Notes – Effects, Music, Number of Breakdown Sheets. This will help give a clear understanding, and provides a better plan also. It is directly related to the 'Script Breakdown Sheet' but in a more detailed manner, as the piece are cut out into strips, and attached onto the board, giving a bird's eye view. This part gives the clear picture of the plan, and can assist the film maker to edit any mistakes as well.

Hence, this is what, and how the ‘Script Breakdown’is prepared, and helps you organize making your film in a much appropriate way as well.

Script Breakdown Sheet

Color Coded

Background score- The Soul of the Film

Background score- The Soul of the Film

Making a film involves a lot of stages as I had mentioned in my earlier posts. Every process of film making is very important for the audience to connect themselves with the film, and enjoy watching it as well. The story, acting, camera movements, etc. are all a part of the movie to become successful, but one very essential part which easily helps the audience connect themselves to the film is the ‘Background score’ used. The music of the film adds more color, and also essence to the plot in its own way.  In my point of view, it's the soul of the film. Through the background score you can also create the emotions easily which you want your audience to get. Sometimes the actor or the camera movements loses its strength and the music then can automatically pull the film back up. The background score is the strength of the film regarding the emotions, and takes you to the depth of the plot as well. It also can help enhance the ambiance which as a film maker you want to build up. The music is created by different kinds of forms such as in soundtracks, including sound effects, and dialogue’s, etc. During the silent era of films, when talkies had not existed, the background score also had helped the film in it's own way to become a success, also making the audience enjoy the movie. The background score synchronizes with the casts acting, also matches the genre of the film.

The Background score can be used in all kinds of genres, for example romance, comedy. If we consider horror, this particular genre will depend on the music being created. Through the sound the people will be buckled up onto their seats, and also have fear built up within them. This stage can also help you to be a part of the film with the elements of sounds used. Genres like, comedy where punches are added can help the audience laugh out even more. It is very essential for a film maker to understand how to synchronize the sound with the action. The beats of the music should very well match with the action being taken place on-screen otherwise it will break the scenario being created. Sometimes the plot of the story is poor, but the music being created is very successful, and this can lead for the film to work as well. But in my point of view, as a film maker every stage is essential, and should be in the equal level as well. The background score can also help the people recognize the film. The music is the life of a film; a movie will look dull and flat without it. There are lots of technical elements also while making a film score. This particular post helps you tell the importance, and the way you can use the music also. So as a film maker make your music the best with the music director so that the audience will enjoy your film even more.

Shooting script – The version of a Screenplay

Shooting script – The version of a Screenplay

After forming your story into the screenplay, and approved from the production team as well, the ‘Shooting Script’ will then be created. A ‘Shooting Script’ is the version of a ‘Screenplay’. As I had written in my previous post that a screenplay is basically related to visual writing, and helps the director share his visual approach forming it into the structure of the screenplay. But after the screenplay has been created another vital stage; the shooting script is made. This would be worked by the creative team such as your cinematographer, production designer, director, etc. The shooting script as well as helps to share what the director wants the frame to look like, but the difference in this particular script is that the number of scenes are numbered with the number of shot taken in that particular part of the script. We can take an example such as, SCENE 1 which is categorized into 1,2,3,4 shots. In this particular detail the kind of shot to be taken is mentioned as well, such as dolly shots, or close up, etc. This is written by the director alongside the cinematographer with both contributing their idea related to shooting the film. The shooting script is purely a production tool.  It also helps breaking down the script, and organizing the production part of the film.

In a ‘Shooting Script’ under a particular scene you mention the shot number (such as 1), the description of the shot (such as CU), with the location (such as forest) as well as the day/time (such as Monday, 1^st May, 12:30am) which the scene is to be shot. Even the actors, and props are also mentioned which helps to give a clear picture. This stage helps for organizing the technical requirements before the shooting takes place, and saves a lot of your time during the shoot. The shooting script can also come in handy regarding the schedule of the film. This particular script can look complicated, but also is very essential during the process of film making either you are making a short film or a feature film, a shooting script is very important for sure.