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Introduction<\/h2>\n

Feature films\u00a0are\u00a0the sort of\u00a0movies you can see at the cinema.\u00a0They are usually\u00a0about one-and-a-half hours to two hours long, and require a lot of time, money\u00a0and effort to produce.<\/p>\n

In this chapter we’ll show you\u00a0how full-length\u00a0feature films are made\u00a0and\u00a0you’ll learn how to produce your own\u00a0short (5\u201320min) fiction-genre\u00a0films.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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  • Make sure everyone knows their\u00a0specific role\u00a0in the team.<\/li>\n
  • Make sure everyone involved in the shoot is familiar with the script and storyboard.<\/li>\n
  • Secure permissions to film at all necessary\u00a0locations.<\/li>\n
  • Check equipment is working properly.<\/li>\n
  • Ask everyone to focus and be silent on set.<\/li>\n
  • There should be regular scheduled\u00a0breaks\u00a0throughout the shoot.<\/li>\n
  • Look through the footage and back it up regularly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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Equipment and tools<\/h2>\n
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  • For the planning stage:\n
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    • DVD player, computer or other equipment for\u00a0playing and watching films. This will help you discuss the direction of your project and get inspiration.<\/li>\n
    • whiteboard to help you\u00a0brainstorm ideas as a group<\/li>\n
    • flipchart and sticky notes to help you document the production process<\/li>\n
    • paper so you can write down\u00a0the synopsis, script, storyboard and production schedule<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      • For the shoot:\n
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        • camera(s)<\/li>\n
        • tripod(s)<\/li>\n
        • external microphones, preferably with boom arms, pop filters for recording indoors and blimps\/windmuffs for recording outdoors<\/li>\n
        • additional sound recording devices (if necessary)<\/li>\n
        • clapperboard and chalk or non-permanent marker pen<\/li>\n
        • lights for illuminating the set<\/li>\n
        • external monitors\u00a0that can be\u00a0connected to the cameras to help the director see what is on the camera screens easily<\/li>\n
        • computer for watching and backing-up the recorded footage<\/li>\n
        • rain protection for equipment \u2013\u00a0either\u00a0ready-bought\u00a0or something you make yourself out of sticky tape and\u00a0waterproof materials<\/li>\n
        • costume and make-up<\/li>\n
        • props<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          • For editing the film\n
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            • computer with editing software<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Main section<\/h2>\n

              When it comes to producing full-length films, nothing is left to chance.<\/p>\n

              All scenes and dialogues are clearly defined in the script and storyboard, and rehearsed\u00a0many times by the actors. Camera angles, panning and dolly shots are also\u00a0specified\u00a0in the script and storyboard.<\/p>\n

              To make sure everything runs smoothly,\u00a0there needs to be a\u00a0clear plan of the whole production process from idea to final product. In addition,\u00a0you’ll have to write a\u00a0shooting plan with information on what needs to be filmed,\u00a0when and\u00a0where, which actors and technicians involved, and\u00a0what costumes and props are needed.<\/p>\n

              You’ll find details on all of these elements\u00a0in\u00a0Writing a synopsis, script, storyboard and shooting schedule<\/a>. You’ll also need to be familiar with the advice in chapters such as Camera basics<\/a>,\u00a0Composition and colour<\/a>, Film structure<\/a>, Basics of lighting<\/a>, Sound, music and sound effects<\/a>, and, if necessary, Camera advanced<\/a>. If your project is led by a youth worker or teacher, they may train you in the skills you need to shoot your film.<\/p>\n

              In this chapter we focus on\u00a0how feature films are different from other types of film, what the production process involves, and what to pay attention to in particular.<\/p>\n