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How many characters are In the movie?

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Your choice. Just remember that too many can be confusing and too few can get boring.

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If the person holding the camera were to be killed and then time passed, could the camera be picked up by one of the other members of the group?

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You could definitely have them die, then let the film roll for a couple seconds, and have a friend or someone else important to the film pick it up.

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Can I use Windows Movie Maker?

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Yes, Windows Movie Maker can be a great place to start. Don't forget to save often! The older the version you use, the more likely it is to crash at random times. This goes for any program.

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Can you use a phone to film without it looking worse?

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Definitely! Most smart phones have pretty good cameras nowadays, so filming on a phone shouldn't be a problem. It will probably add more realism to the story, too.

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Found footage movies have been done to death, and no longer have the advantage of the Blair Witch Project where since it was the first of its kind everyone believed it. How do I keep my movie fresh?

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Explore other genres beside horror. Most found footage films are horror-based, but you could make a sci-fi or apocalyptical one, a thriller, or even an action movie.

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