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A resource for those interested in filmmaking and storytelling. How many of you have ever wanted to make a film or a televison show? We live in a time when technology allows us to capture our stories affordably and with great quality.

The Filmmaking Process 

A Quick Overview

There are processes by which most films are made, they are described as:

Pre Production: Writing the script, hiring the talent, planning the shoot, editing and release of the show.

Production: The shooting, video taping or filming of a show. Involves lighting and capturing all of the elements, both visual and audio for sucessfully communicating the script.

Post Production: The logging, capturing and editing of all the material shot during production. Special effects, titles, graphics, sound and music are all completed during this phase of the project.

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Great Links and Resources 

Digital Producer
Digital video editing, 3D animation, video editing, special effects and digital imaging news and tutorials.
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Post Forum
Forums dedicated to the post production process.
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