First, I'd like to thank you for visiting 'Take Two'.
Film school is very, very expensive. I've wanted to go to film school for some time now, but I just can't afford it and I know I'm not alone. I've been shooting for years, learning along the way through hands-on experience, reading articles online, getting critique through others; learning whatever I can; anywhere I can. I've had jobs as a professional photographer based on this method.
However, a big difference between learning something like film & cinematography by myself versus learning it in a classroom is having peers to work with and discuss it with. It's a creative field, so it'd be nice to hear what ideas others can bring to the table.
I've decided to start a blog about this. With an approximate $25,000 tuition per semester, I know I'm not the only one who can't afford a proper film school and has been learning it on their own. I want to be able to share links to informative websites, new things I've learned that day and have others be able to respond, give further advice, ask their own questions to myself or others, etc. Sort of like a digital classroom.
There are so many free resources online on every aspect of film making; there are so many of us who have our own tips and tricks; there are probably even some of us who are in the business already but still have a love for DIY. I hope that this blog can combine our efforts and teach all of us something new.
I spent over 6 hours yesterday watching how-to videos online, and I probably learned more on that particular day than I would have in a classroom. I'll be writing about what I learned in my next entry. Not only do I want to share it with other people, but it will also benefit me as taking the time to type what I learned will hammer it into my head.
This is my first blog; I'm new to this but I hope for the sake of myself and other people interested in film making that this site will gain popularity. Even if there are only 5 of us sharing ideas to begin with, that's still 5 different takes on a subject and diversity in ideas is something that a self-education can benefit from.
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1 comment:
Great idea for a blog- I look forward to seeing what all winds up here. Keep hammering at the learning the "how-to"...filmmaking is alot of learning as you go, working with others, building relationships, and developing your craft to tell the best story you are capable of. School is not a necessity, it's a luxury for many folks, one that I could't afford myself, without joining the Army to pay for most of it (back in the '80's). Night school is always a relatively inexpensive option, but the best way is to work on other people's films, video's, commercials, PSA's, etc. Hook-up with local film making organizations, laisons's, and clubs. Intern at studios, work fro free when you can, hook up on Craig'slist with Indie features and shortys being produced locally...Check out Lance Weiler's DIY site; www.workbookproject.com
A veritable treasure trove of info, recently set up, and growing fast. Good luck, and shoot films!
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