How to Make Your Own Soap Opera

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Make up a name.

   It could be the name of the street or city it is filmed in, even just a random name e.g.
   
   Oakville.
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   Step 2: Think of an intro or theme tune that you like.

   (E.g. the EastEnders intro is the River Thames.) ,, You will have to present a script to your actors. , (E.g set in a farm, a park, a market, a house or block of flats) , Use common or unusual last names e.g.
   
   Smith, Black. , If you do not have all the fancy big cameras they use on T.V., buy yourself a reasonably priced camcorder with HD recording. ,, Try putting it on YouTube or a DVD.
   
   Who knows? You may get noticed. ,
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   Step 3: Get your cast

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   Step 4: a group of friends

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   Step 5: try putting up posters around your neighborhood to see if there are any willing participants

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   Step 6: Think of story lines.

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   Step 7: Get a set.

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   Step 8: Draw a made-up family tree and decide who is right for each person.

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   Step 9: Now for the fun part

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    Step 10: filming.

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    Step 11: When you are finished filming your episodes

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    Step 12: try putting them together on Windows Movie Maker and use special effects

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    Step 13: transitions etc.

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    Step 14: Share it (optional).

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    Step 15: Enjoy!

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