Why didn't anyone tell me it was this easy?!

[Alex H.]

And here, I've spent years honing my craft. I still like to think that I learn something new each day, and that I'm constantly striving to better myself in the art of film making.

But apparently, it's not as difficult as I've made it out to be. I stumbled across this article today while reading the news:

http://theguysmanual.msn.com/?Category=catID1&Id=a1&source=msn&gt1=25050

Just think: you're only four steps away!

 

[AwakenedFilms]

Wow! Four easy steps...Thanks popular mechanics.

 

[Terry_Lasater]

Let's not leave anyone out. It was brought to us by MSN, Grape Nuts, Popular Mechanics, and Hearst Communications, LLC. Most likely, each organization tackled one step a piece.

 

[Batutta]

Funny. I know a guy who worked on these, or so his Facebook status claimed.

 

[Jordan_S]

Funny. I know a guy who worked on these...

Actually, it took a great many people to develop Grape Nuts. Rest assured that the power-packed grains were hard-won.

 

[Sumfun]

It only takes 3 steps to become a music mogul. So becoming a filmmaker is much harder than becoming a music mogul.

 

[Capt Quirk]

Well, being a Music Mogul doesn't require Storyboards, so of course it will be easier.

 

[ugafan]

wow, this advice is golden. who could have guessed?

1. the story must have a beginning, middle, and end.
2. place the microphone off-camera, but near the action.
3. don't forget to take detail shots.

 

[cyclone]

Next article:
HOW TO BE A SURGEON (it's easy!).
1. Make sure the knife is clean.
2. Make the cut swift (accurate is also good).
3. Remove the offending internal organ.
4. Sew them up.

 

[Beat Takeshi]

I'm going to be rich now!!!

 

[Jim Brennan]

wow, this advice is golden. who could have guessed?

1. the story must have a beginning, middle, and end.
2. place the microphone off-camera, but near the action.
3. don't forget to take detail shots.

We have monthly screenings of local shorts and features in this nape of the neck. Can't tell you how many "filmmakers" miss all three of those.

 

[craigbowman]

Next article:
HOW TO BE A SURGEON (it's easy!).
1. Make sure the knife is clean.
2. Make the cut swift (accurate is also good).
3. Remove the offending internal organ.
4. Sew them up.

1. (Good surgeons just pour onto the knife a little of whatever Scotch they're drinking at the moment.)
2. (To maximize the number of patients and still make it to the golf course for their tee time many are now using a chain saw.)
3. (Always remove the gall bladder, appendix, and any fat as well as long as your in there and then charge for each seperately.)
4. (Install a zipper for next time.)