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Top 15 Mistakes Beginner Filmmakers Make

D4Darious 17:05

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Tips for beginner filmmakers on how to shoot films.

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Here's a written list of all 15 common mistakes from the video:

1 Weak story
2 Undercooked scripts
3 Bad sound
4 Poor casting choices
5 Poor shot composition
6 White walls
7 Poor lighting
8 Unnecessary insert shots
9 Lingering
10 Too many pregnant pauses
11 No blocking (movement)
12 Too much chit chat
13 Action for the sake of action
14 Clichés
15 Generic music

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