How to make a short film with low budget?

Are you interested to make short film with low budget? If so here I have given some tips to make a short film with low budget. Short films are feature film which has a running length of 30 minutes or lesser. Read the following article to know more about the steps to make a short film.

In these days, making short films is very simple and inexpensive. Most of the teens are eager to make their own short film so that they may get a chance to become a film maker in future. You can make short films with the help of technologies available today. To make a short film you need a computer, a digital camcorder or smart phones and some editing software’s. You need some additional features such as creative and interesting script and actors. You can use youtube, facebook and other social networks for advertisements.

Reference of other short films

To make your own short film you have to make home works. You should refer short films and movies for script, editing, sound track and other special features. You can note down all the points in a movie and you can compare few films and note down different features.

Filming tools

You first make arrangements for tools which are responsible for filming. You need respected computers, camcorders, smart phones and other software tools.

Choose appropriate title

You should choose a title which will be an interesting, creative and easy to understand. Your title should not expose the whole story of your film which quite freezes interest.

Script for your film

Script is very important factor in short film. You should write a script which will be different from all other short films and think of your budget. You should analyze the current affairs and your script should have any message. You can use any categories such as romantic, thriller, sentiment, comedy and current affairs. You should concentrate on audience desire and you can give your best.

Develop characters

After the development of script, you should then concentrate with characters. You must note down the important points such as characters dialogue, objectives, functions, emotions, arc and back ground. You should note down the points which decides what you really need for each and every scene in break down sheet, tools used, costumes and make up.

Cast and crew

Cast and crew such as actor, actress, supporting actors, supporting actress, photographer, cinematographer, camera man, sound composer, costume designer, art director, lighting person, editor and makeup person. You should face test your characters and appoint suitable candidates with talent. You should train them until you satisfy with each and every shot.

Editing phase

You should note that shooting a short film is not final phase rather than editing the film. Editing phase is the final part of making a short film. You can use free editing software available in the internet which will make your film to be perfect.

After completing your short film, you need to give ads in youtube and other social sites to promote your film. You can present your short film in competition.

Other tips

If you use smart phones, you need to set your mobile phone is air plane mode to avoid incoming calls in between a shoot. You should use your mobile in horizontal mode and never in portrait mode which will help you to make your film with better quality. You should shoot your film in proper lighting and you can change your settings in the camera if you are using the digital cams. You should note down the features of camera such as focus ring, white balance, Iris, battery, storage and focus.