Filmmaking - a serious profession ?

Filmmaking :

Well , Filmmaking can be described in layman's terms (without using any high level Gre words) as the process of making a film, from an initial story idea through scriptwriting, shooting, editing and finally distributing. Filmmaking is a platform for all those who can prove their abundancy of creative talents to the world or to his/her country . It is also a profession. Many have a wrong notion that it is somekind of hobby or for people who are lazy to do a job. It is a highly respected field in other countries such as the U.S. But in countries like India- particularly the South region , this field is not respected as outside. People in the South have a notion that Filmmaking is a lazy route to success. Maybe , it gives money & fame in a shorter period when compared to other fields, but unlike other fields, if you don't maintain your standard after success , your fame will fade away in the course of time. But the fame you get in other fields won't fade away just in a course of time. It would be a long lasting one. And my friends, its not a lazy route to success . A brilliant Iit graduate who is a gold medallist in IT/Molecular Sciences , might not even be able to write a single line of an imaginative story . That doesn't mean he is not brilliant . He might lack creativity. But the same task of writing a good imaginative story might be completed by a college dropout, which doesnt mean that since he is incapable of writing a story since he is a college dropout. He might not be brilliant in studies , but that doesnt mean he is not creative. People choose to come to filmmaking even for a pleasure or interest. But they might be lacking in their creativity, without which he/she cannot survive in this field . The best advice i can give is -----> " 6/10 people in this world love cinemas. That doesn't mean those 6 can become great directors or filmmakers. Not even 1/10 people in the world become directors. Some 1/1000000 people resort to filmmaking , who are able identify their creative talents & their undying interest in filmmaking . So please do not dream of coming to films just because to enjoy watching them & you too desire to date hotties or give interviews. Its not a fantasy land , everyone think. As i said its a field only for the "SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST" . DO WHAT UR HEART DESIRES & NOT WHAT UR MIND DESIRES..............................................................................................................

Trivia :-

Filmmaking consists of five main stages:

* Development. The script is written and drafted into a workable blueprint for a film.
* Pre-production. Preparations are made for the shoot, in which cast and crew are hired, locations selected, and sets are built.
* Production. The raw elements for the finished film are recorded.
* Post-production. The film is edited, sound effects, music & any computer effects are added, & the film is completed.
* Sales and distribution. The film is picked up by a distributor and reaches its audience.