Rajjat R Kaul's Lounge Discussions

Hi Jean.. I'm new with storyboarding. I've played with a few apps here or there but normally print out templates and draw by hand. Guess I'm the traditionalist.

Although there are so many to choose from, I recently discovered a free software "Storyboard Fountain" just before reading your post. I believe it's Mac only. I haven't tried it yet due to my busy schedule, but I will soon enough.

http://storyboardfountain.com/

Thanks for your suggestions.

sketch and photograph

You can also do it in a program like photoshop. Create shot windows, copy and paste shadows and heads of people into shot window. Can be time consuming if you're not good with the software though.

Check out Muse Storybuilder. https://buildstory.org

A number 2 pencil and a sketch pad costs a lot less than $300.00.

Great advice guys: A first time filmmaker, recently out of school, wants to make a low/no budget suspense film. Certainly flying herself, crew & equipment to Europe should be within her budget - yeah? She wants to make a suspense film - no, she shouldn't do what she wants - you think she should make a documentary instead - very helpful advice guys.

Let's help her rather than hinder her - okay?

I have been talking to my local film commission and they have been pretty helpful in credits, locations, and resources.

Doug, I tried to view your video, but it was down at the time. I'll take a look again in a bit.

Bethany - I just checked - it's still there. Diana (about your age), made this with her sister & friend, I promoted it in some festivals and showed it to some folks I know. She is now a working actress in Hollywood with a role in a substantial new project.

Robert- you seem to want to send folks off to view other's work. That's all well & good to a point but what can you learn without being able to discuss the work with the creator? Just my pov but if you really want to learn - get involved, be active in the process. You'll learn much more by doing than watching.

If you can find the money and you want total creative control then it's wiser to do it independently. If you are looking to build your career as a writer then it's wiser to sell to a studio. My experience was selling the script was the option that worked for me. Later I became a producer but as a first-time screenwriter I wanted to write more than I wanted to find financing so it was more beneficial to me to sell the script.

What do YOU want, Asha? What is YOUR goal? Do you want to start as a writer/producer or do you want to start as a writer and build from there?

I think you should find financier for your script to produce film its wiser and in this way you can make justice with your script and you can establish your self.

I'll be brutally honest with you Asha, the chances of a writer attracting any interest in their first script through pitching are almost non-existent and you'd probably have better odds of winning a lottery. If you want to see your vision on screen then you'll need to make it yourself. Look for free talent, borrow equipment and film it yourself but bear in mind that this is going to be a learning experience and it needs to be treated as such. This is your best option at this stage in your career.

Since Asha didn't answer my question and this IS posted in "Directing" I agree with Pierre. His best option to become a director is to direct movies. So selling the script isn't a wise choice.

It entirely depends on your vision for the script. If you sell it, you don't know whats going to be out there and If you make it by yourself, Its going to be a learning experience. Just shoot the first half by yourself or take help from your friends and family. Just do it! and If you feel its not what you want then, you can go ahead and sell the project.