Want to get into filmmaking

[9pmnews]

Hello friends, I've been a LF photographer for more than a decade. I do documentary/landscapes/architectural works. I have an interest in filmmaking. May I ask if there is a professional filmmaker (preferably documentary) here who needs a crew to help out, locally or overseas. I can learn from the ground, on the job if you are willing to teach. I am happy to show my portfolio.

I'm taking a long shot here. Don't mean to appear bold. Thanks for listening.

[Hobbes00]

Hey hi! I'll b shooting a shortfilm on the 14 and 28 of July. why not come down and lend me an extra hand/leg :P

[9pmnews]

Hi, Do you mind pm me details of project? Thanks.

[nemes`S]

hi, i'm new here too, but am really, really a greenhorn. but this is to fulfil my dreams of becoming a director. hobbes00, is it poss if i take part in the production, too? anything would do

[jaegersing]

Originally Posted by nemes`S hi, i'm new here too, but am really, really a greenhorn. but this is to fulfil my dreams of becoming a director. hobbes00, is it poss if i take part in the production, too? anything would do

How about making a film about the film production (same project as Hobbes mentioned)? Good hands on experience and there will be people around to guide you. PM me if interested, thanks.

http://forums.clubsnap.com/showthread.php?t=288882

[9pmnews]

Hi,

Thanks for offering. What is the goal of the project? What is the message? What do we hope to achieve? Thanks!

Zac

Originally Posted by jaegersing How about making a film about the film production (same project as Hobbes mentioned)? Good hands on experience and there will be people around to guide you. PM me if interested, thanks. http://forums.clubsnap.com/showthread.php?t=288882

[jaegersing]

Originally Posted by 9pmnews Hi, Thanks for offering. What is the goal of the project? What is the message? What do we hope to achieve? Thanks! Zac

There is some info about the film project Toll at the link below. (Hopefully the typo errors will be fixed soon.)

We are trying to arrange a second crew to shoot a "Making Of Toll" video film during the production of Toll. Other people involved in the project may have their own personal goals for it, but this is my point of view. I would like to see this film, together with Toll itself, spur further activities in local filmmaking in Singapore. I believe there are a lot of people around with talents, dreams and maybe even some free time , but without the connections or know-how to take it any further. Maybe we can help change this situation.

By the way, we will provide the equipment for the "Making Of Toll" shooting.


http://www.opencube.com.sg/toll/

[shamzaaz]

imho why put them in making of cause they want to learn about the shooting prossess how the dp deploy his light, setting of camera and grip or rigging equipment needed or how the director translate his script to visual that is what filmmaking all about.you can put any tom and dick to just record the camera for the making of...

[jaegersing]

Originally Posted by shamzaaz imho why put them in making of cause they want to learn about the shooting prossess how the dp deploy his light, setting of camera and grip or rigging equipment needed or how the director translate his script to visual that is what filmmaking all about.you can put any tom and dick to just record the camera for the making of...

Sorry shamzaaz, maybe I didn't communicate this very well. This "making of" film is not just about shooting the other camera. I would expect it to include interviews with the key people involved, and maybe some explanations from them about how they like to work. The actual details would be discussed and worked out with the people who offer their services to make this film.

Actually, for anyone interested in making documentaries, I would think this is a good opportunity to gather some valuable material. The subject could even be extended to cover the difficulties in getting the project into production - some tension - will this film ever get started? Then it could follow the fortunes of the film Toll (assuming it gets made) after the production stage and how it fares in future when entered in various competitions in Singapore and overseas. We are not really setting any boundaries (such as "record the camera") for this, and the imagination of those involved are the only real limiting factors.

[9pmnews]

Originally Posted by shamzaaz imho why put them in making of cause they want to learn about the shooting prossess how the dp deploy his light, setting of camera and grip or rigging equipment needed or how the director translate his script to visual that is what filmmaking all about.you can put any tom and dick to just record the camera for the making of...

Techniques are by-products of a film. They don't make good film. Contents, motives, and the power to communicate do make good film. Techniques can be picked up along the way. At this point, I'm pondering over the purpose of "Toll" or "Making of...". Perhaps it's the nature of the storyline. Perhaps it's meant to entertain. Nothing wrong with that. Just my thoughts.

[Faiz]

pls be sincere if u wana learn juz tag along if not tan close the thread ! no need 4 snide remarks , it doesn't matter if ur behind the scenes or main crew. experience is what u wanted . oops........ i forgot techniques can be picked up along the way.

[Hobbes00]

Just wanna add in afew points.. if you wanna get into filmmaking, watch lotsa films, and watch lotsa "making of"

And better still if you have a chance to be on a set and see how ppl get their things done.

Generally a set would be closed to outsiders, so the only way to get near the set is acutally to work(contribute) something during the production.. (Assistants, runners, etc.)

So even if you on set just to make coffee for jack neo or to press the record button of a video camera, you acutally do get to see how a film is made.

I think the production is still in need of drivers, photographers, videograhers, gfx designers.
Let Jaegersing know =)

Regards
dave

[9pmnews]

Thank you for the invitation and your points of view. I totally embrace that. We were traveling on different routes to the same destination. Yet we are seeking different goals as we have different audiences in mind. Perhaps that’s why I do not enjoy watching most films. Technical stuff is important to help us communicate effectively with our audience. No doubt about that. I had wanted to focus on why a film is made rather than how. Not simply “tagging along”. If I were not interested in Jack Neo’s tale, he’s not going to want me there to make coffee, for sure. By the way, “I No Stupid” hit the nail! That’s purpose. So I would really want to be involved in films about life or social issues, fiction or not. We must have a good story to tell. Maybe not technically perfect, but we WILL get there.

Again I say nothing wrong with your project. I wasn't trying to pee on your campfire. Good day!

[Hobbes00]

Then to answer ur "Want to get into a filmmaking" question...

1. Have a story in mind (Any story works really)

2. Get a Producer, Director, Scriptwriter.

3. They will handle the rest.


To add on..
To be honest, its wrong to think that everyone on set loves the movie they r making.

Some of them are doing what they are doing because its their profession. - Half of them do it because they like it, the other half because they need the money

Some of them are doing it because they want to get a film made - Half fo them wants to get "THE" film made. The other half wants to get "A" film made.

Oh ya, it'll take more than pee to put out my campfire =P

[Hobbes00]

Originally Posted by 9pmnews Hello friends, I've been a LF photographer for more than a decade. I do documentary/landscapes/architectural works. I have an interest in filmmaking. May I ask if there is a professional filmmaker (preferably documentary) here who needs a crew to help out, locally or overseas. I can learn from the ground, on the job if you are willing to teach. I am happy to show my portfolio. I'm taking a long shot here. Don't mean to appear bold. Thanks for listening.

Do u have a link to your site? WOuld love to see ur work, i need a photographer on set.

[sundazz]

hi Hobbes,
when will be your shoot starting?
can i know the date and time again? see how can i involve.
cheers.

[9pmnews]

Originally Posted by Hobbes00 To add on.. To be honest, its wrong to think that everyone on set loves the movie they r making. Some of them are doing what they are doing because its their profession. - Half of them do it because they like it, the other half because they need the money Some of them are doing it because they want to get a film made - Half fo them wants to get "THE" film made. The other half wants to get "A" film made. Oh ya, it'll take more than pee to put out my campfire =P

I say this at the risk of getting bombed. I'll do it anyway. No wonder there is so much garbage!

[9pmnews]

Originally Posted by Hobbes00 Do u have a link to your site? WOuld love to see ur work, i need a photographer on set.

The web is on the way. I'll have a book too. If it turns out good I'm happy to send you a copy. If it's bad, it belongs to the waste bin. You don't have to like my work even if I say it's good. Thanks for your input and let's close this thread.