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The Film It! Challenge

Write, shoot, and edit your own movie

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Tutorials

Get started with tutorials and guides made by library staff!

Choose What Type of Movie You Want to Make

  • Tutorial
  • Documentary
  • Narrative
  • Product Commercial
  • Trailer for a Book or Movie
  • Music or Dance Video
  • Anything else you think of!

Filmmaking Element Tutorials

Remember, you need to include at least five filmmaking elements – at least one from each category!

Pre-Production

  • Write a Script
  • Add Props
  • Location/Set
  • Storyboard
  • Create Costumes

Filming

  • Lighting Techniques
  • Perspective Change
  • Camera Angles
  • Conduct an Interview
  • How to Reduce Audio Noise
  • How to Animate
  • Stop-Motion Animation
  • Screen Capture Video
  • Choreography
  • How to Use a Lavalier Microphone

Post-Production

  • Editing
  • Add a Title Screen
  • Add Credits
  • Green Screen
  • Graphic Overlay
  • How to Caption Your Film
  • Time Manipulation Pt. 1
  • Time Manipulation Pt. 2
  • Add Voiceovers
  • Add Background Music
  • Add Sound Effects
  • Scene Transitions

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