Film Making : Introduction
Film is probably the broadest and most varied creative opportunity in
mass media. Films, a blend of creativity and technicality are an important
media, not only for entertainment and information, but also for communication.
Films, the most international medium, has developed into a universal art
form that transcends cultural differences. Film making include feature
films, documentaries, newsreels, Promotional films, TV commercials, music
Videos etc.
The craft of filmmaking is a teamwork which needs close coordination
of various skilled individuals. It involves acting, directing,
producing, script writing, cinematography, sound recording, visual mixing,
editing and so on. A film maker like the captain of a ship has to look
at all these aspects of film making. He has to start at the very bottom
and work his way up. i.e. beginning with raising capital for the film
to its distribution, screening as well as all the stages of its crafting.
The field of film making which is highly competitive is one that has
a lot of scope for employment opportunities especially, India
which releases a large number of films every year. If one has artistic
and technical skills and at the same time ability to express ideas,
this is the right field for you. Even for acting
and directing, which are basically creative fields that require inherent
talent, training helps to hone the skills. In areas like cinematography,
sound engineering and editing, professional training is essential. There
are several universities institutions that offer training in these areas.
The pioneering institute in this line is the Film and Television Institute
of India (FTII), Pune.
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