Movies, as a global cultural and entertainment product, have always been highly popular and sought after. However, producing a high-quality movie requires huge capital investment, which is an insurmountable threshold for most creators. As a result, cottage movies have emerged.
What is a Shanzhai movie?
The cottage movie, as the name suggests, is a low-budget path to creativity. It is a kind of movie made by means of imitation, plagiarism and adaptation, usually with lower production cost, shorter production cycle and smaller distribution scale. Shanzhai movies are characterized by boldness, innovation, challenge and creativity, and are a highly individual and charming type of movie.
How to make a cottage movie?
To make a cottage movie, you need to go through the following steps:
1. Developing an idea
First of all, you need to develop an idea to determine the theme of the movie, the storyline, and the character settings. In the process of developing the idea, you can refer to other movies, novels, comics and other works to draw inspiration, but be careful not to copy directly.
2. Writing the script
After the idea is finalized, the script needs to be written. The script is the core of movie production, which determines the quality and effect of the movie. When writing the script, you need to pay attention to the coherence of the storyline, the image of the characters, and the vividness and naturalness of the dialogues.
3. Raising Funds
Producing a movie requires capital investment, so funds need to be raised. Funds can be obtained through crowdfunding, sponsorship and investment. When raising funds, you need to show your idea and script to the investors to convince them that it is a movie with potential.
4. Shooting the movie
After raising enough money, you can start shooting the movie. During the filming process, attention needs to be paid to the selection of scenes, the camera angles, and the performances of the actors. Due to the limited production cost, some innovative means may need to be used to achieve the desired effect.
5. Post-production
After the shooting is completed, post-production is needed. Post-production includes editing, dubbing, soundtrack, special effects and other aspects. In the post-production process, attention needs to be paid to maintaining the original style and the unity of style.
6. Distribute the movie
After the movie is finished, it needs to be distributed. Distribution can be carried out through film festivals, online platforms, theaters and other ways. In the process of distribution, you need to pay attention to the publicity and publicity methods to attract the attention of the audience.