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How To Make Your First Movie - Phase 1: Writing

The screenwriter Gene Fowler once said, “Writing is easy: All you do is sit staring at a blank sheet of paper until drops of blood form on your forehead.” Here’s how to make the process a little less painful.

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How To Make Your First Movie - Phase 4: Gear

First movies are often tight on funding. Learn what gear to look for and you’ll be able to get A-list results from a C-list budget.

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How To Make a Storyboard

Making a storyboard before shooting a movie is like drawing a blueprint before grabbing a hammer and nails. Do it well, and make sure your film is structurally sound.

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How To Create an Adobe Flash Preloader Screen

A Flash preloader engages users with your web site while it's still loading by displaying a file-loading bar that updates the web site's progress. Here's how to make one.

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How To Make Your First Movie - Phase 8: Editing

How do you edit a low-budget flick to look like an Academy Award-worthy film? The same way you get to Carnegie Hall: practice, practice, practice.

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How To Make Your First Movie - Phase 7: Shooting

Shooting will probably be the most exciting part of making your first movie, and possibly the most challenging, too. Follow these steps to make the best use of your cameras.

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AFI ScreenNation: Lighting Basics

Xander and Calvin give some helpful tips on how to light your films and videos!

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How To Make a Green Screen

How to Make a Green Screen With Some Cloth and some Nails!

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AFI ScreenNation: Sound Tips

Xander and Calvin go over some ways to help get great sound for your films and videos!

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How To Make Your First Movie - Phase 8: Editing

How do you edit a low-budget flick to look like an Academy Award-worthy film? The same way you get to Carnegie Hall: practice, practice, practice.

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How To Make Your First Movie - Phase 6: Audio

You may be tempted to skimp on audio quality in your first movie. Don’t—a single garbled conversation can drive an audience to the exits.

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How To Make Your First Movie - Phase 7: Shooting

Shooting will probably be the most exciting part of making your first movie, and possibly the most challenging, too. Follow these steps to make the best use of your cameras.

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How To Make Your First Movie - Phase 5: Lighting

Novice filmmakers tend to focus on the script and filming, but proper lighting lends a professional quality that can’t be beat.

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How To Make Your First Movie - Phase 4: Gear

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