You may never be the next Spielberg, but if you've got a movie idea there is no reason why you can't try to make it happen right in your own home. You may not be able to afford explosions and car chases, but you can make a movie with a little time and effort and very little money if you are willing to work with what you have on hand.
Instructions
1. Write a script. In your mind, your movie might take place in Egypt. But you don't have Egypt. To make a movie at home, you must use the locations you do have. If you have a cement basement, it may be possible to make it look Egyptian with just a few well-placed props. Keep your locations limited and your cast small, and it will be a lot simpler to shoot the movie when the time comes.
2. Cast your friends and family. Obviously, you're not going to score Tom Hanks for your home movie. But you likely have a friend or two who can act well enough. The best part is that you'll only have to pay them in food. And you should. Keeping your cast well fed will keep them happy.
3. Shoot your movie. Before you dive right in, make a schedule. Make sure everyone in your cast and crew knows when they are supposed to be on set. This will spare a lot of aggravation. As you are shooting, clearly label your tapes with the scenes that are on them. Review your scenes each night so that you can take care of reshoots right away.
4. Edit your movie. Your movie can be edited with the standard video-editing software on your computer, such as iMovie or Windows Movie Maker, but more advanced video editing systems such as Adobe Premiere and Final Cut have far more options. They are also more difficult to master. If you will only show this movie to family and friends, you may just want to stick with your standard software, which usually comes free with the computer system.
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