How to Make a Movie Using Sims

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: First download Fraps from their website

   It's usually located in your Start Menu. , F6/F1.
   
   Then at the top make a destination path for your movies.
   
   Make a New Folder, ex.
   
   The Sims 1 Movies. ,, Go on to The Sims 1 or any other expansion packs you have.
   
   Then create your characters and your location/set.
   
   When creating Sims and their location be sure to make the look close to the plot of your machinima. ,, Windows Movie Maker (it comes free with Windows). , An alternate method of dialogue is adding subtitles. ,
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   Step 2: http://www.fraps.com/download.php;

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   Step 3: When you have downloaded Fraps

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   Step 4: install it to any destination you like.

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   Step 5: Open Fraps up on your computer.

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   Step 6: When Fraps comes up

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   Step 7: go on to Movies

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   Step 8: then set up the hotkey for recording to something simple

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   Step 9: When you've done that

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    Step 10: make a movie by starting with a script and a plot

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    Step 11: Pick a Genre like Horror

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    Step 12: Action

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    Step 13: Romance

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    Step 14: When you have thought of a plot

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    Step 15: begin filming by following these steps.

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    Step 16: When you've done all that film your Sims with your hotkey you decided on Fraps.

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    Step 17: When you've done filming your Sims

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    Step 18: use an non-linear video editor

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    Step 19: You can voiceover the movie with you or a friends voice.

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    Step 20: When you've finished editing publish your film to video sharing sites like YouTube

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    Step 21: or just share the movie with friends and family.

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