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Soyouwanna Make a Low-Budget Movie?
This article explains how to make a movie on a small budget, from pre-production to production and post-production.
http://www.soyouwanna.com/site/syws/makemovie/makemovie.html |
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How to Create and Sell a Video
A brief discussion of how to make videos and sell them for profit.
http://www.howtoadvice.com/VideoMaking |
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Internet Filmmaker's FAQ
A resource for new and independent filmmakers covering a wide variety of film-related issues.
http://www.filmmaking.net |
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Golden Fleece Productions
Advice for independent and amateur film and video makers, dealing with the art and techniques of filmmaking.
http://www.geocities.com/gfpvideo/ |
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Amateur Cat Films
This site explains in an unusual way how to create a movie.
http://www.geocities.com/amateur_cat_films/ |
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Project X
Resources for beginning digital filmmakers.
http://www.elementalfilms.co.uk/projectx/ |
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Cyber Film School Filmmaking Website
Instruction, tips, advice, techniques on how to make, produce, direct, shoot, light and edit TV, films, movies and videos.
http://www.cyberfilmschool.com/ |
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James Arnett - Guide Book For Guerrilla Filmmakers
Free guide book available to filmmakers online.
http://www.jamesarnett.com/sections.html |
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How to Buy the Right Camcorder
A checklist of things to look out for when choosing a camcorder.
http://martweiss.com/film/camcorder.shtml |
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Film, Screenwriting, Directing, Producing
Suite101.com page about filmmaking. Includes articles, links, and discussions on filmmaking, production, direction and the industry.
http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/filmmaking |
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Filmsmith
Informative tips and help for low or no budget filmmakers just starting out.
http://www.geocities.com/james_pi/main.html |
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Guerrilla Filmmaking 101: Motivation
First in a series of articles to guide independent filmmakers without studio backing to a successful completion of their film.
http://www.proletariatpictures.com/r-101.html |
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16mm Movie Making
Chronicles an amateur's learning how to use the film format. Equipment details, pictures, bibliography, information about transferring film to video, related procedures, and links.
http://www.16mmoviemaking.com |
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Film Foundation
Free on-line filmmaking academy for teens explains everything from writing through production.
http://www.admitone.org/ |
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Dogma 2001: New Rules for Internet Cinema
Ten rules to follow when creating internet cinema rather than a film for film festivals.
http://www.neocinema.com/ |
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Windows Movie Makers
Online community dedicated in helping beginners to learn more about the moreware.
http://www.WindowsMovieMakers.NET |
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CyberTooth's Guide to Filmmaking and Movies
Tutorials on various filmmaking topics, and links to filmmaking resources.
http://www.geocities.com/calfeildsmith/filmmaking.htm |
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Digital Filmmaking Secrets
Online resource center for digital filmmaking, with articles on screenwriting, directing, cinematography and producing.
http://2learnfilm.com |
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Anamorphoses
Demonstrates the steps involved in filmmaking from the original idea to distribution, using Robert Lepage's Possible Worlds as a case-study. Requires Flash.
http://www.anamorphoses.com/ |
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Sonnyboo: Articles on Filmmaking
22 articles to help beginning moviemakers and digital video enthusiasts.
http://www.sonnyboo.com/downloads/articles.htm |
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Film-Tech
Cinema projection tips, equipment manual downloads, projection picture warehouse and a forum for film handlers.
http://www.film-tech.com |
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Papa Tango
Information and tutorials in amateur filmmaking, including special effects, camera shots, lighting, and equipment.
http://www.freewebs.com/papatango/ |
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Small Movies
The art and craft of making cinema: the equipment, methods and techniques used by hundreds of thousands of people over the last one hundred years.
http://www.city-net.com/~fodder/ |
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Knowledge Hound
Links to how-to guides, tutorials and tips on motion imaging, screenwriting, soundtracks, sound effects, and sound stages.
http://www.knowledgehound.com/topics/film.htm |
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10 Minute Film School
Robert Rodriguez's explanation of the fundamentals of movie-making.
http://www.exposure.co.uk/makers/minute.html |
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Making The Film
This site aims to educate and inspire would-be film-makers. Includes the author's filmmaking diary, a quick-start guide to filmmaking, and clips and stills.
http://www.makingthefilm.com/ |
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How To Make Your Movie
Interactive CD-ROM that simulates the environment of a film school, allowing users to learn about and experience all of the steps involved in making their own films.
http://interactivefilmschool.com/ |
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Light Camera Action
Tips, tricks and samples for student filmmakers with low budgets. Includes location scouting, lighting, digital alternatives, and pro home editing.
http://lcafilms.pascalonline.net/ |
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Film Underground
Articles and discussions of practical and theoretical filmmaking.
http://www.filmunderground.com/ |
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Reel News for Filmmakers
The logistics of amateur filmmaking including getting educated, financing, and producing the film.
http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Set/4525/ |
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DVFilm's Digital Video to Film Transfer FAQ
The top ten questions asked by beginning digital filmmakers: how to shoot digital video tape for transfer to either 35mm or 16mm film.
http://www.dvfilm.com/faq.htm |
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Film Secrets
An educational resource for indie film-makers, including those with little to no film training.
http://www.rivalquest.com/ |
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rec.arts.movies.tech FAQ
FAQ for the newsgroup : rec.arts.movies.tech
http://www.nyx.net/~snorwood/faq.html |
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The GL1 Universe
Information about Canon's GL1 MiniDV camcorder, with articles, reviews, links, and user forums. Intended for non-professionals and semi-pros.
http://www.gl1universe.com/ |
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Cinema: How are Hollywood Films Made?
Annenberg/CPB exhibit which presents the moviemaking process, with modules on screenwriting, directing, producing, acting, and editing.
http://www.learner.org/exhibits/cinema/ |
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FilmHelp.com
An ever-growing compendium of filmmaking help, pointers, advice, and mistakes from award-winning writer and director Greg Pak.
http://www.filmhelp.com |
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THRAE's Online Guide to No-Budget Moviemaking
Hints, tips, resources, and facts about no-budget moviemaking.
http://www.thrae.com/nbmm/ |
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