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Hey all, Today I'm going to be talking about the following:
For those who don't know about my channel, here is an introduction to it:
Film and animation is hard work. If you've ever edited a gaming video and thought 'Well it can't be much harder than this' you are very wrong. With film you have to put an incredible amount of effort into editing alone, and if you find a large error [i.e you're filming a video set in world war two, but there's a Iphone] in the corner of each shot then, you can either try to cover it up... Or you may just have to just scrap the whole idea. It's hard to consistently upload film, because a good video takes a long time to produce. Storylines take time to be planned, and when I first started filming, everything was extremely hard - which is why I'm posting to help you.
My props:
Every film needs props. They're often hard to get though, and if you want good ones - they're expensive.
Gun/weapon props:
If you've planned an action film, you'll need guns, but depending on your areas laws on gun replicas, you may have some problems. It's awkward if a policeman catches you with a realistic looking gun on your back. So please note, Before you bring weapon props into public areas, check up on your local area's gun prop laws. You can be sent to jail for bringing a realistic gun prop into a public area. Also, do not use real guns in film. If you get caught with a real gun, someone is likely to be going to jail [you, your parents, etc]
After you've checked up on your area's prop weapon laws, you'll need to obtain a prop gun/weapon. For prop guns it's best to use airsoft guns, but there are also laws on airsoft guns. In the UK, airsoft guns have to be a bright colour, or have a orange tip at the end of the gun. Many guns from airsoft websites are rip-off's so look for low budget gun props. Generally, if you're going to buy an airsoft gun as a prop, remember this:
If you need another type of weapon prop, similar rules apply. You still need to check up on the laws, and remember not to use real weapons.
Other props:
With other props, you need to decide whether you really need them. If you're filming something set in medieval times, do you really need that old fireplace? Props that are large are also large on price. Make sure you're not being ripped-off, and make sure you can bring it to the location you're filming at.
Scene:
Sometimes the right scene can completely change the effect of a film, although you don't need a burning warehouse to film your burning warehouse scene. You can edit fire, and explosions, and if you don't have a warehouse, you can just use internet footage to make it seem as though you do. When picking a scene to film at, remember:
If you honestly can't find that perfect area, you may want to consider using a green screen. Green screens [with editing of course] allow you to remove the 'green' background behind you, and replace it with another. You can go to places you would never be able to afford, or even access. You can't visit space and film there - but you can with a green screen.
Special effects and editing:
Special effects can be added via editing, or you can actually make them. They are a key part in any film, and even the most calm films use them.
Real-life special effects:
Special effects made in real life [not through editing] are hard to work with though, and you should try to keep these effects to a minimum. I usually use real life special effects for smoke, although it can be easily edited on. Make sure your real-life special effects are legal, and don't create one in a public place. I only use smoke when I'm filming on French land that I own [I'm not French, but France's gun-prop rules and special effect rules are less strict].
Edited special effects:
These are the most common and most safe special effects. Although good ones are expensive, there are plenty of free ones across the web. A popular one, for example, is detonationfilms.com . Remember these key points for editing special effects:
- My channel
- My props
- Scenes
- Special effects & editing
- How I film
For those who don't know about my channel, here is an introduction to it:
Film and animation is hard work. If you've ever edited a gaming video and thought 'Well it can't be much harder than this' you are very wrong. With film you have to put an incredible amount of effort into editing alone, and if you find a large error [i.e you're filming a video set in world war two, but there's a Iphone] in the corner of each shot then, you can either try to cover it up... Or you may just have to just scrap the whole idea. It's hard to consistently upload film, because a good video takes a long time to produce. Storylines take time to be planned, and when I first started filming, everything was extremely hard - which is why I'm posting to help you.
My props:
Every film needs props. They're often hard to get though, and if you want good ones - they're expensive.
Gun/weapon props:
If you've planned an action film, you'll need guns, but depending on your areas laws on gun replicas, you may have some problems. It's awkward if a policeman catches you with a realistic looking gun on your back. So please note, Before you bring weapon props into public areas, check up on your local area's gun prop laws. You can be sent to jail for bringing a realistic gun prop into a public area. Also, do not use real guns in film. If you get caught with a real gun, someone is likely to be going to jail [you, your parents, etc]
After you've checked up on your area's prop weapon laws, you'll need to obtain a prop gun/weapon. For prop guns it's best to use airsoft guns, but there are also laws on airsoft guns. In the UK, airsoft guns have to be a bright colour, or have a orange tip at the end of the gun. Many guns from airsoft websites are rip-off's so look for low budget gun props. Generally, if you're going to buy an airsoft gun as a prop, remember this:
- Don't go for an expensive weapons. You won't actually be firing them.
- Get one that's legal, guns that are bright colours are best. The ones with orange tips look less real.
- Get real looking gun props.
If you need another type of weapon prop, similar rules apply. You still need to check up on the laws, and remember not to use real weapons.
Other props:
With other props, you need to decide whether you really need them. If you're filming something set in medieval times, do you really need that old fireplace? Props that are large are also large on price. Make sure you're not being ripped-off, and make sure you can bring it to the location you're filming at.
Scene:
Sometimes the right scene can completely change the effect of a film, although you don't need a burning warehouse to film your burning warehouse scene. You can edit fire, and explosions, and if you don't have a warehouse, you can just use internet footage to make it seem as though you do. When picking a scene to film at, remember:
- Does this area suit your scene?
- Can I get there easily? If not, can I find a similar scene nearby?
- Can I legally be there?
If you honestly can't find that perfect area, you may want to consider using a green screen. Green screens [with editing of course] allow you to remove the 'green' background behind you, and replace it with another. You can go to places you would never be able to afford, or even access. You can't visit space and film there - but you can with a green screen.
Special effects and editing:
Special effects can be added via editing, or you can actually make them. They are a key part in any film, and even the most calm films use them.
Real-life special effects:
Special effects made in real life [not through editing] are hard to work with though, and you should try to keep these effects to a minimum. I usually use real life special effects for smoke, although it can be easily edited on. Make sure your real-life special effects are legal, and don't create one in a public place. I only use smoke when I'm filming on French land that I own [I'm not French, but France's gun-prop rules and special effect rules are less strict].
Edited special effects:
These are the most common and most safe special effects. Although good ones are expensive, there are plenty of free ones across the web. A popular one, for example, is detonationfilms.com . Remember these key points for editing special effects:
- Make sure the effect is in the right place, at the right time.
- Make sure it matches the location of the film clip [for example, if there is an explosion on the ground, but the camera moves up, make sure the explosion stays on the ground, not move with the camera.]
- Make sure the background for the effect isn't still there [if you have an explosion, but the background is still there then you end up with a background behind the explosion, which means viewers won't be able to see the scene. They'll just see an explosion with a black background.]
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