As you guys may know, there are tons of fan-made films on YouTube and other sites on the internet. After seeing quite a few of them, I've come to the conclusion that the only thing that seperates "amatuer" filmmakers from professionals is the availabiltiy of resources. However, in regard to the talent needed to do things such as choreograph fight scenes, create visual effects, and manipulate a camera in certain ways, I'd say that a lot of "amatuers" are just as good as the professionals in Hollywood. So, this leads me to ask, is filmmaking truly a high level field (i.e. one that only a few individuals can master)? Or can anyone who is willing to put in the required time master it? When you exclude the budget and tools available to Hollywood filmmakers, what seprates them from the average joe? Does working a camera, altering lighting, selecting clothing for actors, and other technical aspects to making a film require true talent?
Take the following Star Wars fan-film into consideration. I'd say that the choreography is just as good as that of the fight scenes in the actual Star Wars films. If the guys who made this fan-film had the necessary budget and tools, I think they could make a fight scene that looks just as polished as the ones in the actual films.
Fan-Film: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZM4Hkw5CPk&list=LLE0AFvJBUBxOfpSuFDf1Zrw&feature=mh_lolz
What do you think, OT?
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