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SkierPT
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Hey my local town is putting on a film festival called the "Boonies". It's basically a smaller version of Sundance with some prizes and stuff.

Anyways I was planning on making a documentary about the things me and my friends do....skiing, trampoline, inline, wakeboard, free running, and a little about airsoft and a few other small things. I am basing the theme around passion and how in modern society many do not have the time or capability to express true passion for something. The main segments would be skiing, tramp, and free running. I'm looking to make it around 30 mins with some narration about injuries and things. We are no where near pro level at anything but I think with a more serious theme it could turn out decent. I have one month to film and make it.

Does this sounds like a good idea and theme? Any tips or advice or comments? Thanks!
May 18 2011 10:23AM
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What do you have for filming equipment? audio equipment?
May 18 2011 10:24AM
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SkierPT
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For HD video I have a GoPro and a flip. I also have a basic sony handycam non hd. For audio I have nothing other than a mic to record some narrations.
May 18 2011 10:28AM
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c.cirillo
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Sounds good dude...but make sure you don't turn it into a just wakeboarding, freerunning, and stuff with music. Make sure you make it into a story, make sure there is a plot- so that people are engaged
May 18 2011 10:48AM
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PicanteProd.
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Ya you've got a good idea but I agree with Cody: you need to make sure that you keep true to your story and you show that with good interviews and good "lifestyle" shots.
May 18 2011 10:50AM
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BMB
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make it a tearjerker!
at least that's what "Waiting for Superman" did
May 18 2011 11:01AM
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SkierPT
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Yeah thanks guys. I'm going to keep it revolved around the theme of passion
May 18 2011 6:03PM
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skiblandford
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yeah im gonna have to ask that also. Good filming/audio sometimes make or break a movie especially a documentary. I think you have a good idea for it though just make sure its not repetitive and get a lot of peoples view point and dont just add in clips cause you need to fill space, make sure that its legit before you put it into your film
May 18 2011 6:13PM
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