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Posted by Greeny, 15:59, 21st May 2003:
 
Any of you guys into making movies?

Now, I'm not talking about porn here so none of this "Me and my girlfriend started one once..." but more of actually making your own movies?

I was just wondering as I'm thinking of making one and I was interested to hear of any tips/experiences you might have had that might help me?
Posted by jlittle, 15:59, 21st May 2003:
 
Sorry, only the pron for me
Posted by Foghorn Leghorn, 15:59, 21st May 2003:
 
pron?
Posted by Greeny, 15:59, 21st May 2003:
 
Somehow jlittle, I knew it would be you who said that
;)
Posted by cal, 16:12, 21st May 2003:
 
chris, warren, me, grim, etc.

i used to produce the school tv news show and magazine too
Posted by Sul, 16:17, 21st May 2003:
 
I directed and shot a porn film of my friend porky and a bird. Now he's had a short film made. He's also written and directed a fringe play that's had some good reviews. And I thought I was going to be the one that made something of myself. *sigh*
Posted by Greeny, 16:27, 21st May 2003:
 
So, that's a 'no' from everybody then?...
Posted by chandler, 16:28, 21st May 2003:
 
"chris, warren, me, grim, etc."

thats a yes
Posted by Greeny, 16:36, 21st May 2003:
 
Any tips then?
Posted by Greeny, 16:39, 21st May 2003:
 
Any tips about making movies that is...

Anticipates all the "Don't eat yellow snow" gags*
Posted by cal, 17:02, 21st May 2003:
 
start small. it takes MUCH longer than you think
Posted by Grim..., 17:08, 21st May 2003:
 
Yeah.

And use a wheelchair to push the guy with the camera along in - it looks just like having tracks.
And read Ninja's In Da Hood =]
Posted by Sul, 17:15, 21st May 2003:
 
"Anticipates all the "Don't eat yellow snow" gags*"

Here for two minutes and he thinks he has us all down pat ;)

I was actually going to say Quantum Leap in the 5:30 at Goodwood. An e/w would look good.

So there :p
Posted by Sul, 17:41, 21st May 2003:
 
4th at 40/1

Told ya
Posted by chris, 03:08, 22nd May 2003:
 
Tips:

Don't rely on props, they break

Don't work with idiots (cal - ie gibb) because as funny as it is, they look shit.

Don't save time and say "I'll do that stunt roll down the stone steps" because it fucking hurts