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How can I make a movie with several characters, but with only me as the actor?

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You might find this slightly tricky, but it is possible! Just film yourself as one character, then stop the camera, cut away, and film yourself as another character. You can dress up in different outfits to make it look like there are multiple people playing the different parts, and use different voices and facial expressions.

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What should the credits look like if I made the movie by myself?

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You can either say "Movie Made By (Your Name)" or do all of the credits with your name.

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Can you suggest a good editing software?

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The best I've ever used (it isn't free but it's WELL worth the money) is Adobe Premiere Pro CS6. It's a little confusing at first, but there are many tutorials available online.

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Where can I find more information on how to write a script?

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YouTube. Look up "Indy Mogul Script" and "Film Riot Script." These two resources alone can provide you with a strong screenwriting foundation.

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What is the best free editing app?

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Movie Maker is the best free editing app for Windows, or iMovie for Apple.

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How do I get inspired by a movie?

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Think about movies you've been watching in past. Identify the genre you like most, then make a movie in that genre.

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How can I make a movie with a double role?

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You need an actor to play the role of the twin/clone, and a body double. Everything comes together in editing.

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Can I turn a talk show into a movie?

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It is possible, but most talk shows are designed to play live.

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How do you stop recording the camera without going closer to it (while recording)?

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With a remote control. Or just walk to the camera and stop it; you can later edit that part out.

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Can I make a movie if I don't own a camera?

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Yes. Ask your friend or colleague to lend/ spare camera for film shooting. Ask him/her to join you on the project. They'll be happy to.

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How do I make a Bollywood short film by myself?

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For starters, you could use the Bollywood movie trailer template on iMovie. Watch some short Bollywood films to get inspiration. If you have no actors to assist you, that could be problematic for a Bollywood film, but you may be able to get creative and figure out a way to play multiple roles yourself.

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What website can I use to cut my movies and edit them without signing up?

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I don't think there is a website but there should be an app pre-installed into your computer. If you use MAC, iMovie. It doesn't need registration. For Windows, Windows (Live) Movie Maker. It also doesn't need registration. Both should be free.

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Can I make a good one person movie with my iPad?

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Yes, iPads have good cameras, and you can use iMovie for editing, there are also plenty of iPad tripods out there.

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Can I make a movie without editing it?

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Not really as it would be an incredible feat the shoot the whole movie without making a single error or not having to splice scenes together. Try a free editing software if you cannot afford to pay for one. If you have a Mac, try iMovie. iMovie is simple but you can find many tutorials on wikiHow or YouTube if needed.

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