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Filmmaking is the process of making a film. The nature of the film determines the size and type of crew required during filmmaking. Many Hollywood adventure films employ a cast and crew of thousands and have complicated computer generated effects (CGI), while a low-budget, independent film may be made with a skeleton crew, often paid very little. Filmmaking takes place all over the world using different technologies and techniques, and is produced in a variety of economic contexts that range from state-sponsored documentary in China to profit-oriented movie making within the American studio system.

Stages of filmmaking


The filmmaking production cycle consists of five main stages:

  1. Development
  2. Preproduction
  3. Production
  4. Post-production
  5. Distribution

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Aliens, social commentary, amazing special effects on a budget. District 9 is out Dec. 22, but you can request it now - http://bit.ly/8Qi95K
mybplteens (BloomingdalePubLib) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:54:08 -0000
Aliens, social commentary, amazing special effects on a budget. District 9 is out Dec. 22, but you can request it now - http://bit.ly/8Qi95K
@chasewhale But, was it all about the special effects? Or was it also strong on its own re: script, acting, etc.?
karlabry (Karla Bryant) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:41:39 -0000
@chasewhale But, was it all about the special effects? Or was it also strong on its own re: script, acting, etc.?
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@CliftonsNotes those special effects were whack
Tashlover (CC) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:19:56 -0000
@CliftonsNotes those special effects were whack
Watched 2012 - Its a pile of utter shite with laughable special effects!
Nicksy (Nicksy) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:19:08 -0000
Watched 2012 - Its a pile of utter shite with laughable special effects!
Just finished AVATAR. Special effects were top notch. The movie ran a little long for my likings but I liked it!
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Just finished AVATAR. Special effects were top notch. The movie ran a little long for my likings but I liked it!

 
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