http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Forums Tag: HELP en Fri, 10 Oct 2008 22:26:26 +0000 http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/how-to-documentery-film#post-40610 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:24:45 +0000 FILMSinc 40610@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Good idea. Thats kind of what i was thinking, it is also also about dangers in the classroom. Like How easy it would be to smuggle an ak47 into class. Also, as you said, the evils. That ties into dangers and misuses of weapons <strong>IN the classroom</strong> . NOt really haveing because they really arn't doing any "action packed" harm.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/how-to-documentery-film#post-40602 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 20:56:10 +0000 Aspyrider 40602@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Depends on your angle, if you are showing the evils of bringing or having weapons in school it may work.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/magix-movie-edit-pro-tutorials#post-40601 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 20:53:39 +0000 Aspyrider 40601@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> My Movie Edit Pro <a href="https://www.createspace.com/255196">tutorials DVD</a> is out now. ;-)</p> <p>(shameless plug)</p> <p>I'm so proud!</p> <p>LOL</p> <p>J.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/how-to-documentery-film#post-40600 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:20:35 +0000 FILMSinc 40600@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Hi (standard way to start a fourm)Im thinking,scratch that I am going to make a documentery film and need some way to get off the ground. As usual i want to stay on a super low budget (around $75) Its about weapens that super evil smarties build in school. you won't believe the things that these kids creat if you find the right materal. Basicly it is going to have a "host" yapping, then there is going to be a senero (i know thats not how you spell it) About a kid "pretending to construct it" (Not HOW to construct them.) Then Pretending (by the way, the audience isn't supposed to know that the actors will be pretending)to use it on someone. I have done a lot of planing and i am about ready to pitch this to my crew. I am working w/ a small crew and i just need some pointers.</p> <p>I have neaver made a large documentery before so im going to need some help</p> <p>P.s. If you think this idea is a bad idea, speak up!!</p> <p>Thank you </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-a-student-get-a-start#post-39874 Wed, 03 Sep 2008 10:13:58 +0000 akrone 39874@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I am willing to make you a great deal on a GL2!!! My Dad bought one with all the gadgets to film me in football. I ended up with the camera during my parents divorce and I don't film and want to sell it. Let me know what it is your looking to spend and I will work with you.</p> <p>my email is <a href="mailto:akrone17@yahoo.com">akrone17@yahoo.com</a></p> <p>The camera is in brand new condition!</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-a-student-get-a-start#post-39846 Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:04:46 +0000 robgrauert 39846@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> The GL2 wasn't that bad in low light, there's just better cameras for low light situations, such as the sony PD170. And besides, don't forget about on-camera lights. They make for an ugly shot in my opinion, but if you're doing a documentary, sometimes you gotta do what ya gotta do.</p> <p> What's your issue with weather or not your equipment is "dated?" First, the GL2 it's not outdated. I've been using one up until a few months ago for a few years. It was problem free, and if I was still using it, I would still be making good video with it. Second, it doesn't matter how old your stuff is. If it still works properly and you know how to use it, then you're fine.</p> <p> I'm not trying to sound rude, but learn and research what features you are going to need in a camera to create the video you desire to make. To say "hmm, should I get the GL2 or the XL2?" shows that you haven't done that because they are 2 completely different cameras. The GL may be better than the XL is one situation where as the XL may be the better choice in another situation.</p> <p> Don't get sucked into the idea that just because something is newer or more expensive or blah blah blah, it's going to suit your needs better than something that's a little older. Like I said, I'm not trying to be rude or mean. I'm just trying to get you out of the mindset that a lot of beginners/students have.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-a-student-get-a-start#post-39842 Tue, 02 Sep 2008 12:21:35 +0000 OL 39842@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>So low light levels become an issue with GL2? How much? Another project would involve some degree of filming on the street at night. Has the GL2 become too outdated, as to where with the money id eventually invest into the GL it would be more wiser to go XL2?</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-a-student-get-a-start#post-39711 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:56:36 +0000 chrisColorado 39711@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Robgrauert is right about 24p. It is not so great as some people are led to believe. And yes, there's more you have to do to make your video more like film. 24p trying to make your video look like film seems to me to be like getting the "ultimate basketball" in order to get good at shooting. it's more in other things than the right ball.</p> <p>I also think it's a skewed idea to think that you should get HD stuff right away because it's the future. sure HD might be the future, but i think the idea is to make money NOW. So get a good SD camera and start working. you'll be rich enough to afford HD after you are good at video. Where I used to work, we had HD cameras, but in reality, our need for HD was limited and we cared more about speed and small files than about "HD!".  So I say stick with SD for now.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-a-student-get-a-start#post-39671 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:51:22 +0000 robgrauert 39671@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I don't think 24p is that big of a deal. There's other things you have to do when you shoot besides shooting 24p if you want to give your video a film look. </p> <p> I used to have a GL2 as well. Works great when you have enough light.  </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-a-student-get-a-start#post-39667 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 04:36:45 +0000 butterflyguy 39667@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I've got a GL2 and have had great results. It is a bit dated, but still takes great video.</p> <p>HD is glamarous, but you'll probably be editing down to a DVD anyway so unless you have a specific need for HD</p> <p>You'll also need to add a Beachtek adaptor for the GL2 for audio.</p> <p>Having said all that, I spent about $2500 for my first GL2 - for that kind of money you can buy</p> <p>a nice HD cameras which is the future.</p> <p>The Canon XHA1 goes for about $3200 at BHphotovideo.com and has some great reviews.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-a-student-get-a-start#post-39663 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:19:15 +0000 OL 39663@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>How important is shooting in 24p for indie films? I notice the PD170 doesnt shootat 24p. Which the XL2 has. I guess although im just starting, I want to get a camera that can last me a while also.</p> <p>Is the Canon GL2 now dated? or a good choice for an eager upstart? it definatley seems the nicest to my budget.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-a-student-get-a-start#post-39649 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:59:39 +0000 robgrauert 39649@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> If you're going to be shooting in low light, the Sony PD170 or VX2100 would be ideal. I'd stay away from the FX1 because it's HDV and the HDV format is buggy and you don't need HD right now anyway. </p> <blockquote><p> "I understand that HD is also harder to edit?"</p></blockquote> <p>Not really. If know now how to edit, you know how to edit. But I think I know what you mean. It's not harder to edit, it's just buggy and can be demanding. If you're a beginner, I'd stay away from HD and learn how to shoot and edit in SD to avoid the bugs of HD. HD is new technology and like all new technology, it has bugs and inconsistencies. You would have to know some technical aspects of video to know how to deal with some of the problems. So just stick with DV. The world has been looking as SD video since the beginning of video, and it's always been seen as acceptable. So don't fall into the mindset that you're video is going to be better because it's HD.</p> <p>From what I hear, Sony Vegas is a decent program.</p> <p> </p> <p>If you're doing documentaries and plan on conducting interviews, get a wired lavalier mic so you have good, crisp sound during the interview.</p> <p>Video + Crappy Sound = Crappy video </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-a-student-get-a-start#post-39601 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:03:37 +0000 OL 39601@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I recenlty just got finished writing several creative writing and creative thinking for screen assignments, circumstances lead me to be at the same school where, this semester, I was going to learn on how to apply these projects to screen and have free use of their equipment. However I am still eager to make the jump from writing to film-making on these projects. I am looking for advice on my total needs from equipment to software. I am ready to spend the money, but obviously am looking for the best deal also. I am a novice film maker, but a fast learner.</p> <p>My first few projects are Documentaries, one which might require some gurellia style night filming.<br /> Ill also be filming concert footage of local bands and some short films.</p> <p>I have been looking at these cameras at local stores/online sales</p> <p>Canon XL2<br /> Canon GL2<br /> Sony HDR-FX1<br /> Canon XL1</p> <p>Also saw the Panasonic AG-DVC20 at some really good looking prices.</p> <p>Im looking for suggestions on camera, either form this list or any other cameras. Also what is the importance of jumping to HD for a beginer to film making? I understand that HD is also harder to edit?</p> <p>My first project is a documentary on a local football team. So a good deal of that my filing will be of sports footage from the field.</p> <p>I am also looking for the best pro-software for film editing is that wont be too foregin to me when I get editing. Have been thinking of purchasing SonyVegas's latest installment. However I have a while to mull around ideas for the editing software, the camera is something I need to purchase rather soon.</p> <p>Any help would be highly appreciated.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/magix-movie-edit-pro-tutorials#post-39442 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:38:57 +0000 Aspyrider 39442@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>It's NEW! It's Better!<br /> I have created a MEP users group here:<br /> <a href="http://mepusers.ning.com/" rel="nofollow">http://mepusers.ning.com/</a><br /> Please Join?<br /> J</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/adobe-premier-elements-4#post-39337 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:23:41 +0000 UBProductions 39337@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I use Adobe 4.0 on a regular basis.</p> <p>1. General rule of thumb: one hour of files equals 4G You need three times that amount of space to process. Thus you need at least 36G available and Adobe will not handle this.</p> <p>2. Never exceed an hour in a project if you can help it. I recently did a file with 1400 clips and text entries and it came in at 52 min. and 3G. Keep it simple.</p> <p>3. Whenever you go to burn, do not 7unckeck the Available space arrow. The entry underneath will tell you how much space you need. If it is over 4G for single layer or 8G for double, it will not proces.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/a-newbie-who-is-in-over-his-head-please-help#post-38300 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:08:16 +0000 Coreece 38300@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>FHD stands simply stands for "Full High Definition" - 1920x1080 at 26.6Mbps</p> <p>The 1400 CBR is 1400x1080 at 27Mbps</p> <p>Perhaps you are thinking that the 27Mps relates to frames (fps) but it relates to megabytes per second (Mbs).</p> <p>Both are great formats and meant to be used with frame rates of 24fps, 25fps, 30fps. All three frame rates are great depending on your goal. Whatever frame rate your camera is set to is the frame rate that the file will convert to.</p> <p>24 will give you move of a film look.</p> <p>30 will give you more of a TV look.</p> <p>Your all set to go...</p> <p>Best Regards,</p> <p>Corey</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-ink-jet-printable-dvdrs#post-38263 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:27:01 +0000 Kemper 38263@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>To avoid the running and bleeding of regular (non-Aqua Guard) inkjet printable media try using a product called CD/DVD Guard. I have used it with excellent results. Once the disc is dry from printing, you apply the product with a few light coats and that’s it. The application process is similar to spray painting and like any other chemical, there are handling precautions but it works like a charm. I actually ran my test disc under the faucet and then tried to smear it with my finger and the image stayed completely in tact. The web site is <a href="http://www.cddvdguard.com/">http://www.cddvdguard.com/</a> .Good luck,</p> <p>Cole</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/i-suck-at-movie-scripting-help#post-38246 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 15:32:10 +0000 cdanddvdpublisher 38246@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> free writing helps, so does using dictation and transcription. focus on getting the story worked out, then look to formatting - that's something that can help too</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/i-suck-at-movie-scripting-help#post-38244 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 13:15:31 +0000 Aspyrider 38244@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Another idea is to take a tape recorder when you have the idea and just turn it on and record your idea. Talk about it out loud. Describe the funny scene. Tell the whole story if you need to.</p> <p>Then walk away from it for a day or so and listen to see if it's still funny. Have a friend listen too. They can give you input. If you both agree it's funny and worthwhile then transcribe it to paper in the form of a script.  You'll have time to write it out and not be so caught up in it.</p> <p> Comedy is anything that is unexpected. So much of it may be gags or physical. You have to see it for it to be funny so your script may need side notes to describe the scene. And as mentioned above, the actor will have a lot of input into making it funny. What you write and what ends up in your movie may be completely different but get the same point across. The actor may ad lib some to really bring out the concept and make it hilarious.</p> <p>Keep your recordings and play them for the actor the day of the shoot so they have a clear idea of what you were going for. Then let them take it and run with it.  You may end up with something even better!</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-ink-jet-printable-dvdrs#post-38238 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 10:00:07 +0000 BrianFisher 38238@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi Film Balance,</p> <p>I know this is a late post, but better late than never, eh?</p> <p>One of the detriments to inkjet printing on discs surfaces is that the ink will run or bleed if it gets wet.  So, say if you are working on a disc like a wedding DVD and it must last forever for that client, they might get upset if they spill their morning coffee on the disc 10 years from now and the great picture on the disc turns to mush.</p> <p>The aqua guard has a special surface that will accept the ink and make it more permanent and resistent to bleeding when wet.  I have not had much experience with these types of discs, since we moved our inkjet to Rimage Everest printing, but try a few of the discs and if the printing looks good and the image doesn't bleed, I would say that is real value over the conventional discs, even at an elevated disc cost.</p> <p>Brian Fisher</p> <p>DVD Copycat, Inc.</p> <p><a href="http://www.dvdcopycat.com">DVD Duplication</a> </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/a-newbie-who-is-in-over-his-head-please-help#post-38236 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 07:12:36 +0000 Buck 38236@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I recently purchased a JVC GZ-HD3U camcorder. I've been searching high and low to find a way in which to get this camera to work with my iMac. Now that I've found a instructional video from JVC themselves, I still have some questions that I'm hoping you can help me with. </p> <p>1. The video says to record in "1440 CBR" if I'm wanting to transfer the video to the computer via firewire using Quicktime Pro or another suitable program. It's my understanding from what I've read on the web, 1440 CBR only records at 27 frames per second when I believe the camera is capable of 30 frames per second. Will I notice any difference when I play back the video.</p> <p>2. The video also says something about recording in FHD. I don't have a clue as to what FHD stands for. By using the FHD format, it states that I can transfer my video files to the Mac using a USB cable and then converting the files to AIC files. Does the FHD recording format record at a high frame rate than 1440 CBR or does it record at a lower frame rate?</p> <p>I want the best quality/frames per second from this camera. Any help that you can give me will be greatly appreciated. </p> <p>Here is the link to the JVC instructional video so you'll have an idea of what I'm trying to ask of you:<a href="http://media2.jvc.com/camcorder/macHD.mov">http://media2.jvc.com/camcorder/macHD.mov</a></p> <p>Thanks a million........ </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-fs100-wont-mount#post-38205 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 08:52:35 +0000 markFYI 38205@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I have a DTE FS100 DVCPRO HD I am using it with an HVX 200 and trying to get it to mount on my MacBook Pro running Leopard.  I follow the instructions in the manual to do this but it still wont mount.  Does anyone have suggestions as to why?</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/i-suck-at-movie-scripting-help#post-38204 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 08:25:54 +0000 Cubulo 38204@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Thanks guys!  That info is really useful! </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/i-suck-at-movie-scripting-help#post-38202 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 07:44:29 +0000 D0n 38202@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> comedy has more in common with singing than acting.</p> <p>it's all in the timing and hitting the right notes.</p> <p>voice control and timing.</p> <p>no matter how funny, a badly timed, flatly delivered punchline, will flop. </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/i-suck-at-movie-scripting-help#post-38201 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 07:37:53 +0000 robgrauert 38201@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I just thought of something:</p> <p> If you're writing comedy, sometimes the jokes are funny, but only because of the way your actor acts it out. I mean, if I did anything will farrell does, i'd just look like an idiot. So your actor or actress plays a big part as well in my opinion</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/i-suck-at-movie-scripting-help#post-38182 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 20:50:23 +0000 chrisColorado 38182@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>OK, first off, these are all <strong>great</strong> ideas. I'm going to suggest <strong>two things I do</strong>. They <strong>ALWAYS</strong> work, because <strong>they just avoid your problem</strong>. seriously, this is foolproof. I had your problem many times. Before movies i started twelve different fantasy series that were going to be bigger than Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings. Keyword: were. One series I started was going to have 12 books! That's a ton of novels. But enough about me...</p> <p><strong>1. Sit down at the computer</strong>, open up Microsoft Word or what have you, and just start typing. Sometimes, it's two sentences. Sometimes, it's five pages, or 20 pages, or whatever. <strong>Just get it out.</strong> I know how it is. It comes to you at work, or in the shower or just as you close your eyes in bed, or open your eyes...yeah. GET IT OUT, dude. <strong>Then, save it</strong>. I have three files on my computer, ideas for movies, novels and short stories. They all came when I was 15-17 years old and they came about twice a month. It was great. I don't get ideas like that anymore. Kinda wish I did. You'll come back next year and say, "Hey, this one could combine with this story and the script will write itself!" Then you go to the next stage, where you write 50 pages, then save again and come back another time. This is CREATIVITY, it's great, but it doesn't come on demand. SAVE your work!!</p> <p><strong>2. If the idea is drop dead simple, easy and amazing and you know how you'll make it</strong>, and your friend is over with his car you could use, <strong>then forget the script, grab your cam</strong>era(you should always have your camera battery charged and everything ready to go) <strong>and go shoot the whole movie. Then edit. </strong>I've done this twice. My latest film was done this way. Forget the script. The movie is only ____ minutes long anyway. You can figure it out in the editing. Your friends will love it and you'll be charged to go make another one.</p> <p>Hopefully these work for you as well as they work for me. And sorry I rambled on. Tried to bold the important parts. Good luck!</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/i-suck-at-movie-scripting-help#post-38181 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 19:11:08 +0000 robgrauert 38181@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I agree. Like ralck said, "i don't think anyone can tell you the magical thing to suddenly make your writing great." (althought that book i suggested is very good)</p> <p>I think if a lot of people respond to your question, you'll realize everyone has their own way of doing things. So maybe you can read what everyone does and mimmic whatever elements of help work for you. Here's what I do:</p> <p>I think of a good conflict. Every story has a conflict. If you don't have a conflict, you don't have a story. The conflict doesn't have to be epic either. Look back at some of your favorite comedies. Will Farrell movies seem to have some good conflicts for comedy, at least that's my opinion. They aren't epic at all. They're just funny and fit the main character, which brings me to my next element to think about.</p> <p>Every story has a main character who the viewer sees the story through. Even if it's one of those movies where a whole sports team is trying to overcome something great, there's always that one character who we watch the story unfold through. The main character is 99% of the time of a quest for something or put in an extraordinary situation. For example, in the new movie The Happening, Mark Wahlburg is the main character put in an extraordinary situation while in the movie The Boondock Saints, the two brothers seem to be on a quest to overcome all evil in the city of Boston, MA. I said 99% of the time because I don't understand Forest Gump. He's not really on a quest or put in extraordinary situations that he has to overcome. He's just a below-average guy who has all these privileges and experiences that not all above-average people get to have.</p> <p>Now realize that each movie is 3 acts. 1st act is for character intros and development. Then you get to plot point 1 and shift into act two, where we find out what the conflict is and start seeing all the rising action to the conflict (there can also be come character development in act 2 as well). Then we get to plot point 2 and act three, where we reach the conflict and then have the resolution. </p> <p>Also, just write down all your ideas. Doesn't always have to be organized. Just take a few days or weeks and have diarrhea of the mind and just let the ideas flow no matter how good or bad they may be. Just write them all down. Then sift through and go from there. </p> <p>Pick and choose what you like from the techniques we all suggest and come up with something that works for you. But like I said in my previous post, I think the best thing you can do is get that book. Just trust me on that. I will actually reimburse you if you are not satisfied with the book. That is how confident I am about the book. I'm serious.  </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/i-suck-at-movie-scripting-help#post-38180 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:58:12 +0000 ralck 38180@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I don't think anyone can tell you the magical thing to suddenly make your writing great.</p> <p>The only things I can tell you are the things I do myself.  The first thing is, never throw out your writing.  And don't expect it to be perfect on the first try.  For example, one script I'm working on I'm on the 4th or 5th revision (which, btw, is a comedy).  What I do is write everything I have in my head as best I can, give it a few days off, then go back and read it over making corrections where I see fit.  Sometimes, as in this case, I do virtually a complete re-write where I print out my script, then start "fresh" and read over a scene, then re-write it different from what I have printed out.</p> <p>Writing is hard and takes a lot of practice.  It's not something you can just be good at over night.  Like I said, I'm on my 4th complete re-write of one of my scripts.   Just keep working at it and maybe try and mix things up every now and then.  Try a storyboard style instead sometime.</p> <p>But most importantly, believe in yourself!  Don't ever doubt yourself and just keep working at it.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/i-suck-at-movie-scripting-help#post-38179 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:40:42 +0000 robgrauert 38179@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I'm not sure how long you want your scripts to be, but feature length films are about 120 pages. 1 page is about 1 minute of the film. Now, not to sound harsh or rude, but what makes you think a script this long is going to go from your head, to your fingers, to the computer keyboard in an instant? It takes even the pros months, if not years, to complete a script. Creativity can't be forced; it just can't. So don't beat yourself up over how long it takes. There is no set time that it should take to write a script. If it takes 10 years, then it takes 10 years.</p> <p>Now with that being said, also realize that comedy is probably the hardest content to write. You have to be able to distinguish the difference between what you personally find funny and what actually is funny. Unfortunately, I have no experience writing comedy, so I don't have tips for that, but I can tell you that I day dream a lot and think of some pretty funny stuff. Maybe that's all you have to do. Always carry a little tablet and pen around and just jot down ideas that come to your head when you least expect them. If you don't write them down, you will never remember what your idea was when you find time later to write it down, and thats the worst.</p> <p>I took a script writing class, and could go on and on giving you tips. But to make things easy on me I'm going to suggest you buy the book I had to buy for class. It's cheap as hell. It was about 12 dollars at Borders or something. It's written by Syd Fields and it's call The Screenwriter's Workbook. It's not really a workbook, but it kind of is in a way. It guides you through the script writing process as you write your script. I've been told that anyone who is any good at writing scripts knows about Syd Fields. Apparently he's the guru of script writing. So trust me, this may be the best 12 dollar you spend if you are serious about script writing.</p> <p>Also remember that when you're done with your script, no matter how amazing it is, there is always room for improvement. So when you finish your first draft, go over it and make changes where you think the script can be better. And then when you're done with that, do it a third time. And a fourth until you are completely satisfied, and I mean really satisfied. Don't just be satisfied because you're sick of looking at it. I forget who told me this or where I read it (maybe it was in the book I suggested), but I remember a saying that was something like,"Even if you don't want to write today, just write anyway. You might not write as much as other days, but you're writing won't be worse than other days." It was something like that. The point is, just keep going.</p> <p>Good luck. And believe me, you want this book. Just get it. I don't care if you're broke or what. I guarantee you won't regret buying it. It's an easy book to read too. A 3rd grader could read it. I can't stress enough how valuable this book is if you are serious about script writing. Just get the book. The Screenwriter's Workbook by Syd Fields.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/i-suck-at-movie-scripting-help#post-38175 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 14:01:16 +0000 Cubulo 38175@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I always get awesome movie ideas.  I have everything I need to make a movie.  When I get the idea I want to start a script as soon as possible.  Usually my ideas never make it because in the middle of while I'm making it I realize how stupid,pathetic,not making sense,too difficult, or anything else I find wrong with it the script is.  I make comedy just to let you know.  I have been making comedy for a year and I don't think any of them are funny at all, just retarded.  I have tryed everything there is to help but nothing helps.  I have tried watching other comedies also.  PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!</p> <p>PS: don't give that try a new type of video crap.      </p>