Making Films as a Way to Express Your Creativity!

Kapanlagi.com - Have you ever felt confused about how to express your creativity? Sometimes, problems like this can make you feel very anxious, to the point of overthinking. However, there are many ways you can use to express your ideas and hidden creativity. For example, making a film.

Although the process can be long and tiring, when it's finished, you will surely feel very satisfied. Especially if the film you make can become a new inspiration for others who watch it. To make the film even more amazing and become an extraordinary masterpiece, you can read various information below.

1. Reasons Why Film is a Suitable Creative Outlet

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From the past until now, film is still a popular medium. Starting from the era of black and white films, to the colored ones we have now. But, do you know why film production is still running up until now?

Film is still popular because there are still many people who are interested in watching films and consider it as their own form of entertainment. Not only that, some people intentionally watch films with the purpose of seeking inspiration and researching things related to the creative industry. That's why, don't worry if you want to create your own film.

Film is said to be a great place to sharpen creativity because in its production process, it involves elements of music, visual arts, sound arts, and the power of images as a form of visualization. In addition, the film-making process is also considered as a means of expression for creators. So, instead of venting on social media, you can express your emotions by creating a cool film.

2. What Makes an Interesting Film?

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Maybe one thing you question when making a film. You have to know that an interesting film can be made by considering several elements. Starting from a good script, a good film structure, a coherent plot, captivating performances by the actors, different and attention-grabbing characters, visual beauty, and audio and sound effects used.

The script is a crucial part of film production. A good script is one that can evoke emotions in the audience, whether it's tension, happiness, sadness, or a certain twist in the middle or end of the film. This story script should be made simpler with a focus on one or two characters only. Because if you focus on several characters, the audience may lose interest in the film that is being made. In short, the simpler the better.

In addition to the script, you also need to pay attention to the film structure. Some well-structured films usually include scenes that have meaning, relevant to the development of the script and characters, and their duration is appropriate. On the other hand, there is a mandatory coherent storyline. It is impossible for you to be interested in a film with a very strange flow that makes the audience wonder. So, avoid making films with messy or unclear plots.

In addition, the creation of a cool film also needs to pay attention to the characters and the actors who play them. If the characters in the film are played brilliantly, then the film can become a masterpiece. On the contrary, if one of these two things turns out to be lacking, then the film becomes uninteresting to watch or even has no audience.

Last but not least, the combination of visual and audio in the film. If you notice, on average, successful films usually have cinematography that can indulge the eyes and sound effects that enhance the atmosphere when watching. That's why, you must learn the proper use of these two elements.

3. The Necessary Process for Making a Film

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There are several stages that you must know as a beginner in film production. These include determining ideas and concepts, writing a screenplay, selecting a production team, choosing actors, preparing for pre-production, the production process of capturing images and audio, post-production to process captured images and audio, conducting promotions, and finally screening and final evaluation. You need to understand and do all of these as best as possible so that film production can produce the best results. 

4. Creating Original Films

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The ideas you have for making a film must be original and come from your own thoughts. Don't copy or imitate other people's work. Because if you do that, your value will decrease and not be viewed favorably by netizens. Therefore, it's better to make a film with what you have rather than imitating other people's work.

Whether you will be criticized or praised is a matter of later concern. After all, with the criticism received, you can use it as a lesson to improve in the future. As for praise, you can use it as encouragement so that the works you will produce in the future can continue to develop and become even better.

Those were some things that you need to know and learn in the journey of film production. Whatever becomes the foundation in making a film, you need to do it to the maximum. Don't do it half-heartedly, because that will only result in your creativity not bearing fruit. So, believe in your creativity and hold on to what will be your principles when making a film later.

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