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.
