Unit 26: Task 3 (Barrington)

WOW!

There are so many different types, genres and styles of filming which can all be structured differently, done differently and come in different forms, for example.

Short films: Imagine a short film as a compressed long film. This means it can hold just as much information but within a shorter period of time. This type of film has a short running time; the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences defines a short film as "an original motion picture that has a running time of 40 minutes or less, including all credits". However, a feature films: A feature film is a film with a running time of 40 minutes or longer and an independent film: "An independent film is a professional film production resulting in a feature film that is produced mostly or completely outside of the major film studio system. In addition to being produced and distributed by independent entertainment companies, independent films are also produced and/or distributed by subsidiaries of major film studios. Independent films are sometimes distinguishable by their content and style and the way in which the filmmakers' personal artistic vision is realized. Usually, but not always, independent films are made with considerably lower film budgets than major studio films"

These films optionally can choose between high or low budgets from as little as no budgets to budgets reaching millions or even billions.
Budgets can come from a variety of places, Nowadays they can come from more or less anywhere from private investors to sponsors, bank loans or even your own family and friends; commonly involving contracts.

Film makers use a range of technologies ranging from electronic technology e.g. cameras, camera accessories, editing software, props, communication enabling devices, lights. or scripts, storyboards etc.

The procedures to making a film all starts with the concept. which is the foundation a film-makers uses to build their ideas and expand and create their script. After comes the script in which they write out their stories along-side the dialogue (if used) before moving on to their story boards which can be made individually or in a group.
After comes the film funding, once acquired the Cast & crew arrange their scheduling and shooting the script. Call Sheets highlighting the times, places, hazards and locations is made and lastly they gather the equipment and begin shooting. It can be harder or easier depending on what the group or individual already have, the experience levels and how fast they can get it done as well as to what standard. Films can spend from a day to forever to get planned and finished. Once finished, they're sent of to the distributor if they are being released (after the marketing and exchange has taken place). This can be local cinemas, websites etc. The procedures needed are usually contracts upon contracts and many meetings with the filmmakers as well as the companies, sponsors and investors who are taking part.

Films sometimes release short behind the scenes clips and videos in which they bring the audience into the feel of the environment and show how the film is being made with, sometimes words and interviews with the cast & crew (most likely during the filming).