Hi, my fellow Nolan fans!

Doodlebug inspired me to make a short film. I first tried writing a mystery movie (yes, mystery, inspired by our man) but it wasn't very convincing for me, so I dropped it.

Next, I tried a script on a short comedy, I even called up some of my friends and shot for 2 hours. It was an amazing and a depressing experience. Amazing because I was doing something I had never imagined I would ever do in my life; depressing because I realized, while shooting, that the script sucked, and my directing has to be improved (astronomically).

Now, I'm shooting a drama-like short which may run from 2 to 4 minutes. I've the script ready and called up some of my friends this weekend to my place for shooting it. If you've any suggestions, please drop a line, I'll very much appreciate it.

This is my general idea that I have:

• It's a conversation mainly between two characters, so planning to shoot it on a dinner table
• Since I've no idea about camera and stuff, I'm planning to shoot it as a black and white movie. I like b/w for some reason - simple, effective, and more to the point (my opinion)

And here, my questions:

• I need a good but free video editing software that will allow me to add titles, fade-out, add background music, and add credits to the movie
• I just have a camcoder (from my friend) which can record in Standard Definition. I don't know if I can shoot in black and white with it, I've no idea. Is it possible to convert a video from color to black and white using any free software if shooting in black and white is not an option?
• Audio: How can I make sure it's not noisy but of good quality possible with just that camera? Should I buy a mike and record with it? What will be your advice?
• Any other general suggestions?

Thanks!

For effects and back-ground music you could try Windows Movie Maker. Also be sure to have a good plot and good actors. Those are the main things for a good movie

dagn96 wrote:For effects and back-ground music you could try Windows Movie Maker. Also be sure to have a good plot and good actors. Those are the main things for a good movie

dagn96, thanks for that suggestion!

Plot is very simple. No twists, no turns. But, that was deliberate. I tried a comedy, which had some plot, but I wasn't upto it. So, I'm trying something very simple to begin with.

Actors - I'm just trying with my friends, and they are first timers. Hopefully, they will do well

It doesn't matter about your editing software as long as you don't plan on any OTT effects. Just try and get one that has black and white.