Career questions tagged film-production
What does it take to be a Film Director, and is this an attainable career?
I am interested in being a film director, but I do not know if this is something I should seriously pursue. I love watching movies and documentaries on how movies are made, but I don't know if I could actually make it in the film production world. I don't want to chase an unrealistic dream.
Editing on computer?
what editing software is best for producing films on a chromebook?
what jobs are stable in film/tv?
i want to pursue film production but it seems like a risky industry. Are there more stable jobs surrounding film/tv?
Student in film Questions?
What motivates you to get up in the morning and work? What helps when your feeling stressed at work are with at-home situations? What is Comunicaton like with co-workers as your on the job
What is the daily life for a camera operator can someone describe it to me?
Im a senior in high school and What’s the day in the life of a camera operator/videographer for a film company or in any editing firm?
How do you get a "set" as a low budget film maker?
I'm looking to get a set location to film, but I don't know where to start seeing as it is a very low budget project any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
What is the best lighting options for stopmotion?
I have done a few stop motion projects, but I can never seem to find the sweet spot when it comes to lighting, and I'm looking to improve and see what I can do to give them the "realistic" look, without taking away all shadows. Any advice on what would be the best?
What's one of the easiest/most beneficial ways to gain more consistent clients in the film/video industry?
What's one of the easiest/most beneficial ways to gain more consistent clients in the film/video industry?
As I'm slowly learning more about film, what is the best camera I should save up for?
As I stated in my last question I currently record everything on an Iphone Xr, after reading all the responses I decided that I'm gonna save up my money and buy a good camera the only question is what camera should I get, I've heard really good things about Cannon, But I'm still not sure which one would be the best for me.
What are the pros and cons of film industry careers?
I would like to pursue a career in the film industry as a film director or film producer. I know a few things about the industry, but I would like to know more. How would I find the budget to make a film at the start of my career? What platforms could I use to promote my movie? How would I support myself by pursuing a career in this industry?
Do I need an expensive camera to make it in film?
I currently use an iPhone Xr as my camera to record with, I'm currently wondering whether or not I need to save up all my money and invest in something expensive, or if a Phone camera will work.
How should I get into film as a freshman?
What should I do as a freshman in highschool to practice film and set me up for a career in the industry?
What major is most suitable for someone interested in video editing and film?
What schools have the best program for the major or minor?
How do you make it into the film industry as a director?
To be honest I don't know where I would start after collage.
What tough encounters have you run into with being a Producer and/or Director ?
What tough encounters have you run into with being a Producer and/or Director ?
Do you need a certain degree to become an actor or film producer?
Do you need a certain degree to become an actor or film producer?
Acting and Production difficulties?
What problems/ challenges do actors and film producers face in their career?
What would be the best way to become a film editor for a bigger production company?
I have been interested in being a film editor for a bigger production company. do you have any advice on how i could do that? What are some skills that i would need to have?
What is the daily life of a screenwriter for a film production company?
I currently write scripts and possibly am looking at being a screenwriter as a career choice but I don't even know what they do beside write scripts. Do they do other things?
is major in business administration along with minor in some other sub same as Bachelors of business administration(bba)
i love filmmaking and i always wanted to start my own business.i havent chosen which one i want to choose as my career after highschool and i want to know if there is a chance i can learn both in college.if i take business as major and filmmaking as minor in a university will it have the same value as a bachelors degree?
what exactly is modeling, texturing, animation, rendering, set design, special effects?
I know it used in movies and social media sometimes to create human looking objects feel alive but what do you have to do for each like, what is rendering and why is it important what is the importance of texturing? that's what I wanna know what is the point of each of the things listed and what do they do if that makes sense.
can 3-d animation be super complex it requires multiple people?
Like i know for Disney films their 3-d now so are there certain models or animations on the 3-d model that would require 2 or more people to work on like sully every hair has to move right?
what is the hardest task of being an animator?
I'm researching special, effects artist and animator. They create special effects or animations using film, video, computers, or other electronics animation to make a character feel real and alive in a way.
What has been your biggest challenge, and how did you overcome it?
I am doing some research on the career of Producers/Directors.
What made you want to pursue a career in directing?
I am doing some research on the career of Producers/Directors.
How much time do you have to work while being a film and video editor.
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Are you able to make lots of money by being a film and video editor.
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What is your favorite project you have completed while being a film and video editor.
I am researching this career.
What is your favorite part of being a film and video editor.
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A few questions about starting directorial work...
1. How do I get into any position of a media production? 2. How do I rise to a high enough level to ask for a directing job? 3. Who do I ask? 4. Once/If given the job, where do I start? 5. Once/If give the job, what are my priorities?