I'm planning on filming a small film. im in college, with a video camera, editing software...etc.
the only thing missing is the story. how do you create yours? do you base it on the people you have to work with? or do you just create the craziest story and whatever your mind produces?
i'm having a hard time writing. tips?
2006-12-28 20:30:33 · 5 answers · asked by Legionnaire 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
If you are a creative person there is no easy way to answer this my friend. everyone works different.
here are a few things that I have tried. I have the worse memory and ideas pop into my head at the wrong time..in the bathroom , in traffic.
1. Start carrying out a tape recorder or a pad and pen-this will help you jot down things as they come to you
2. get out of your comfort zone and do something you normally don't do, take a hike, gho to a museum, trust inspiration comes from some weird places.
3. Go to your library and read up on the subject Syd Field would be a good place to styart.
4. Go to the bookstore, Borders and Barne and Noble carry "Creative Screenwriting" , "Fade In" and "Script" magazines
5. Watch a ton of movies-to see what works on screen
6. Write what you know, start simple..write about somethn happened to you..possibly a childhood story, your first bike, an incident at a bar. No matter how stupid it may sound just start writing. You have to develop tempo!
7. Listen to your favorite "mood" music, whatever it may be...
I recently got into photography and found that I take better pictures with my ipod on and the right kind of music playing...
Google screenwriting and you will find endless articles...good luck!
2006-12-29 03:51:30 · answer #1 · answered by techrecruitatlanta 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow. Where do you go to school? CalArts? USC? Cal State Long Beach? Writing can be hard, especially for a lot of first time directors. I have a bunch of short stories and many ideas. I have written screenplays as well and I'm looking for exposure. Hmmm... What are you into? Drama? Action?...
Send me a message at:
rippednuts@yahoo.com
2006-12-28 20:43:31 · answer #2 · answered by James 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband in a screenwriter. He keeps a small notepad with him at all times. He's constantly jotting things down in it. He's not, however a filmmaker. Perhaps you should stick with what you are best at, and find someone who's passion and talent is with writing. Film is always a collaborative effort.
2007-01-01 06:03:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything and everything can be inspiration...many events in your life may just be the inspiration for a story.
Think back through memorable events you've witnessed, and experiment with the event--exaggerate what actually happened, change the outcome, make it longer or shorter...the possibilities are endless!
2006-12-31 11:12:51 · answer #4 · answered by icysapphire64 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I write about the things that interest me the most. Then you don't have to make up anything. go with your interests and there is probably an audience waiting to see it. **** luck
2006-12-31 17:59:16 · answer #5 · answered by mogli 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋