How to Make a Fallout Fan Film

Start writing., Get help., Find a place to film., Start practicing., Get some equipment., Get the right props., Start filming., Edit it., Have everyone who participated in it view it., Upload it to the Internet.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Start writing.

    Before you do anything, you need to have a plan.

    Brainstorm ideas for a plot, and go over and edit it as many times necessary.

    Depending on the length of your film, you're going to want a good conflict.

    Come up with a believable setting, theme, mood, and characters.
  2. Step 2: Get help.

    You can't make a film all on your lonesome, now can you? You need crew members such as actors, cameraman, costumes/props designer, etc.

    You don't need to go all Hollywood, though.

    Most of the work required is DIY. , Fallout takes place in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, so it's probably not a good idea to shoot it in Disneyland.

    Some good places might be ghost towns, forest areas, plain fields, parks, abandoned buildings/lots, etc. , You want it to seem as realistic as possible.

    You don't need everything ready before you start, you just need the actors. , You will at the very least need a good camera, and if your pocket allows it, a mic (or two) and tripod stand. , You can order merchandise online, or make your own.

    There are many tutorials online on how to make costumes and props. , You're at the juiciest part now! Watch your hard work come to life as your idea jumps from paper to live action. , You want it to be a good quality, right? Make smooth scene transitions, and know when to add music to the background and when to cut it off. , Be sure to collect opinions from the entire crew as a whole.

    Once everyone is satisfied, you can be sure that your audience will be as well. , Stand back and look at your masterpiece, and be proud of what you have accomplished.
  3. Step 3: Find a place to film.

  4. Step 4: Start practicing.

  5. Step 5: Get some equipment.

  6. Step 6: Get the right props.

  7. Step 7: Start filming.

  8. Step 8: Edit it.

  9. Step 9: Have everyone who participated in it view it.

  10. Step 10: Upload it to the Internet.

Detailed Guide

Before you do anything, you need to have a plan.

Brainstorm ideas for a plot, and go over and edit it as many times necessary.

Depending on the length of your film, you're going to want a good conflict.

Come up with a believable setting, theme, mood, and characters.

You can't make a film all on your lonesome, now can you? You need crew members such as actors, cameraman, costumes/props designer, etc.

You don't need to go all Hollywood, though.

Most of the work required is DIY. , Fallout takes place in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, so it's probably not a good idea to shoot it in Disneyland.

Some good places might be ghost towns, forest areas, plain fields, parks, abandoned buildings/lots, etc. , You want it to seem as realistic as possible.

You don't need everything ready before you start, you just need the actors. , You will at the very least need a good camera, and if your pocket allows it, a mic (or two) and tripod stand. , You can order merchandise online, or make your own.

There are many tutorials online on how to make costumes and props. , You're at the juiciest part now! Watch your hard work come to life as your idea jumps from paper to live action. , You want it to be a good quality, right? Make smooth scene transitions, and know when to add music to the background and when to cut it off. , Be sure to collect opinions from the entire crew as a whole.

Once everyone is satisfied, you can be sure that your audience will be as well. , Stand back and look at your masterpiece, and be proud of what you have accomplished.

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