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The March 2010 NYFA film training in abuja (in collaboration with their Nigerian partners- delyork) was 4 weeks of fun. 30+ professionals from the USA came to teach film directing,editing,3D animation,screenwriting,producing and acting for film. some lessons I learnt that I'll share with fellow aspiring film makers- -you don't need sophisticated equipment to tell a good story, master the tools you have even if its a camcorder. -A maxim of film is 'show don't tell' i.e learn to tell stories visually, don't use dialogue to explain everything. -you will learn a lot by watching movies; analyze how scenes were lit and why they were lit that way, the use of music or silence to create mood or tension etc. -start small, work on several short movies (2-5 minute films) before attempting a feature film -read,read and read. the internet is a cheap film university. Don't condemn Nollywood, it is ours and we can and will make it better. More grease to your camera. medulla. |
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you did a great job , its a good attempt. I work in a hospital and I love writing. 1) your characters MUST BE BELIEVABLE. The doctor does not sound like one, you must research your characters e.g go sit in a hospital and observe doctors at work. That way you get the feel of how doctors speak to nurses, patients etc 2) The story is predictable, we can see the end from the beginning. Suspense and surprising twists are the soul of good story telling 3)create more conflicts e.g there is a male doctor in the hospital in love with the lady doctor. She dosnt really like him but marrying him will mean a promotion, a house in ikoyi etc. The lady finds herself torn between true love( but how can she break the ethics of the job by getting involved with a patient) at the same time this male doctor is getting suspicious. she is also losing respect in the ward and having subtle clashes with all the nurses because ONE nurse saw her holding the patients hand in a manner that did not look ' medical'. The nurses have never really liked her because she is polished and went to school. (This is just an example so dear council of critics dont criticize it as not being good enough.) you need to be a good story teller to make good films. 4) practice story telling by being part of a drama group, it will help you see how well your script works though of course drama scripts and movie scripts are difft but storytelling is still storytelling. 5)get a better name for your film. A name is like a book cover, its the first impression 6) I see from some of your responses that you dont take criticisms very well, if you dont have a thick skin then dont write, criticism can come as cotton wool or knife wounds. no offense to naira landers but some one can steal your story on this forum no matter how many copyright laws you cite. keep your dream alive. cheers. |
has anyone heard peugeot 206 is to be phased out, a PAN dealer said so but not sure if its true. Anyone with facts? or PAN's phone no. |
thanks guys. Apart from other considerations Ive found the interior and dashboard of the rio is like a childs toy. |
how does a new kia- rio compare with a new peugeot 206 in terms of fuel efficiency, performance and longetivity |
thanks MG. Could you pls check INXBR32E14Z247546 thanks. |
inze , thanks plenty for the vin check can u help with INXBR32E14Z247546 |
thanks sir, my mistake. the REAL VIN is 1HGCG5646YA027923 KINDLY HELP. YOU'RE DOING A GREAT SERVICE TO HUMANITY. GOD BLESS YOU. |
kindly get me a carfax for VIN 1HCGG5646YA027923 THANKS PLENTY |
thanks ayodeji. i'm trying to get a VIN check FOC. tHE GUYS ADVERTISING IN THIS FORUM TO DO VIN CHECKS SEEM OVERWHELMED( who dosnt like FOC). WHERE CAN i check even if i pay small nairas. |
AYODEJI, HOW MUCH IS 1) A CLEAN 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA AMERICAN SPECS, 2)2000 BABY BOY OR 3)2003 END OF DISCUSSION YOU SEEM TO HAVE A GOOD NAME DONT LET A BAD PRICE SPOIL IT, just pulling your legs but when replying dont knock me over with an over priced punch. I am not too familiar with this forum how do i find my replies? |
KINDLY CHECK THIS VIN 1HGCG5646YA027923 THANKS A BUNCH |
KINDLY CHECK THIS VIN 1HGCG5646YA027923 THANKS A BUNCH |
SORRY TO BOTHER YOU, KINDLY CHECK 1HGCG5646YA027923, KINDA URGENT. MANY THANKS |
theres a mistake with the vin, real no is 1XBR32E14Z247546 |
kindly check this VIN- INXBR32E14Z247546. thanks |
i am looking for a film school in africa outside of nigeria. Better if you attended the school yourself so i can get to know about the school |
looking for almost new peugot 307/ toyota corolla 2003 american spec |
looking for almost new peugeot 307/ toyota corolla 2003 american specs |
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