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.