Friday, April 29, 2011

Diverse Ways Into The Movie Business

By Fermi S. Xavier


It would be a dream come true for most people if they were picked up off the street by a famous Hollywood producer and told they were just perfect for the next big blockbuster they were making. However, if you have dreams of becoming a movie star, you should expect a long hard road, as that is usually what it takes. However, there are plenty of other jobs on the set of Hollywood movies to be had, and you'll learn exactly what they are in this article.

One way to get in on the Hollywood game is to become a screen writer, to write movie scripts. This is much easier than you think, as producers are always looking for good ideas to promote. You'd be surprised how many blockbusters were written by people who nobody has heard of before. If you've got a great idea, put it down on paper and see what happens.

If you have cash you'd like to invest, you can be a producer. This really the same thing as a venture capitalist investing in a startup company. If the movie does well, you stand to make quite a huge return on your money.

If you like being right in the middle of the action, then you could become a cameraman. These are always in demand. It does require some technical training, and a while to earn your reputation, but once you're established, you could have the greatest job around.

If you like the technical side of movie production, there are plenty of things you can do. Creating special effects, making sound effects, and video editing are all jobs that are just as important as the lead role. Some of these professionals report that these jobs are more rewarding than any other.

If you really want to shoot for the top, you can strive to become a director someday. The great thing about this is that you can start out small, and work your way up. It only takes a couple of small successes to get recognized on a large scale. Of course, you'll need some kind of specialized training, which only film schools can provide.

Plenty of people have found amazing success at these jobs and many more in the movie industry. Just decide on which one is right for you, and get started. Never give up, and keep chasing your dream.




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