How to Make a Fallout Fan Film
Start writing., Get help., Find a place to film., Start practicing., Get some equipment., Get the right props., Start filming., Edit it., Have everyone who participated in it view it., Upload it to the Internet.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Start writing.
Before you do anything, you need to have a plan.
Brainstorm ideas for a plot, and go over and edit it as many times necessary.
Depending on the length of your film, you're going to want a good conflict.
Come up with a believable setting, theme, mood, and characters. -
Step 2: Get help.
You can't make a film all on your lonesome, now can you? You need crew members such as actors, cameraman, costumes/props designer, etc.
You don't need to go all Hollywood, though.
Most of the work required is DIY. , Fallout takes place in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, so it's probably not a good idea to shoot it in Disneyland.
Some good places might be ghost towns, forest areas, plain fields, parks, abandoned buildings/lots, etc. , You want it to seem as realistic as possible.
You don't need everything ready before you start, you just need the actors. , You will at the very least need a good camera, and if your pocket allows it, a mic (or two) and tripod stand. , You can order merchandise online, or make your own.
There are many tutorials online on how to make costumes and props. , You're at the juiciest part now! Watch your hard work come to life as your idea jumps from paper to live action. , You want it to be a good quality, right? Make smooth scene transitions, and know when to add music to the background and when to cut it off. , Be sure to collect opinions from the entire crew as a whole.
Once everyone is satisfied, you can be sure that your audience will be as well. , Stand back and look at your masterpiece, and be proud of what you have accomplished. -
Step 3: Find a place to film.
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Step 4: Start practicing.
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Step 5: Get some equipment.
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Step 6: Get the right props.
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Step 7: Start filming.
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Step 8: Edit it.
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Step 9: Have everyone who participated in it view it.
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Step 10: Upload it to the Internet.
Detailed Guide
Before you do anything, you need to have a plan.
Brainstorm ideas for a plot, and go over and edit it as many times necessary.
Depending on the length of your film, you're going to want a good conflict.
Come up with a believable setting, theme, mood, and characters.
You can't make a film all on your lonesome, now can you? You need crew members such as actors, cameraman, costumes/props designer, etc.
You don't need to go all Hollywood, though.
Most of the work required is DIY. , Fallout takes place in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, so it's probably not a good idea to shoot it in Disneyland.
Some good places might be ghost towns, forest areas, plain fields, parks, abandoned buildings/lots, etc. , You want it to seem as realistic as possible.
You don't need everything ready before you start, you just need the actors. , You will at the very least need a good camera, and if your pocket allows it, a mic (or two) and tripod stand. , You can order merchandise online, or make your own.
There are many tutorials online on how to make costumes and props. , You're at the juiciest part now! Watch your hard work come to life as your idea jumps from paper to live action. , You want it to be a good quality, right? Make smooth scene transitions, and know when to add music to the background and when to cut it off. , Be sure to collect opinions from the entire crew as a whole.
Once everyone is satisfied, you can be sure that your audience will be as well. , Stand back and look at your masterpiece, and be proud of what you have accomplished.
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Margaret Richardson
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