Filmmaking 101: How To Make A Movie (ePub)

How amazing would it be to take that idea that's been stewing in your head and actually see it as a real life movie on the big screen? How great would it feel to have your own DVD copy of a movie you created, and maybe even your own little IMDB page to boot?

Many people have had the idea for a great story or movie in their heads at one time or another, but most of them let those thoughts go by, never acting on them.

There's a lot that goes into the process of making a movie, but if you have an idea that simply won't go away then maybe it's time to take that jump. This beginner's guide to making a movie will help you understand everything that goes into making even a small low-budget movie and help prepare you for the full process from the initial idea all the way to the final bit of production and everything in between.

There's no question that making a movie requires enormous amounts of energy, vision, and dedication, but that shouldn't stop you from making your dream a reality. Thanks to huge advancements in technology the last 30 years and an increasing number of accepted low-budget or home footage movie genres, you don't need to have a multi-million dollar budget anymore.

Don't let that movie in your head be a permanent one-person show. Read on to learn how to get together the funding, equipment, and professionals you need to turn that dream film into a watchable and re-watchable reality…and action!