Have you ever watched an action flick, and thought about making one yourself? Well, now you can! With this article, you'll be on you're way to becoming the next Spielberg of home-made action movies! But only if you follow the steps carefully.

Steps

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    Create the Characters. The story needs some characters to fill out the depth, and personality of the movie. The characters need to be fresh, and different from one another. Make one character the main protagonist, and make the other an antagonist. The other characters will be minor roles.
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    Figure out your Protagonist/Antagonist. Is the protagonist a guy, or a girl? How evil is the antagonist? So many questions, but you can figure them all out! Take some time, and you should have your hero and villain all played out in your mind, and in your script!
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    Assemble the cast and crew. You need a cast to play as the characters, right? You also need a crew to help you out. Get your friends together, and give them roles in either the movie, or the production.
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    Make sure your cast is good. You don't want to have a man playing as the female character, do you? No, you shouldn't. Which is why you must audition your actors/actresses to confirm that he or she is good for the role.
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    Give the RIGHT Roles to the RIGHT People. He did a good job! He deserves a major role. Eh, he didn't do as good, but he'll work fine as a minor role. This exercise is handy in trying to cast actors and actresses. remember, nobody loses, and everybody gets fair treatment.
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    Find a perfect location for filming. Your action scenes need some space for running! Find a great place for filming an action movie, such as a park, or a field.
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    Start filming - it'll take some time, so don't rush! You have plenty of time to work on your project!
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    Edit your video/sound/music. Now that you're done shooting your flick, it's time to head to the editing software to edit your film, and spice it up with some special effects, music and cool sound!
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    Present your movie. Now that you've finished you're movie, you can present your action movie to school talent shows, or your friends and family!
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    How many actors do I need?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    The number of actors depends on the movie, but it would be ideal to have a protagonist, sidekick, antagonist, henchman, and victim or damsel in distress.
  • Question
    Which editor will be better for action fights and destroying things?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    PowerDirector. It has options for slowmotion, no audio, fast motion, adding in music, and it also has sounds already in it.
  • Question
    How many roles should there be in a film?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    It doesn't matter. Your film could have two characters, or hundreds of characters. It's up to you and depends on what the plot calls for.
  • Question
    What's a protagonist/antagonist? Are they bad guys/good guys?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    A protagonist is the main character, who is usually the "good guy", but not always. An antagonist is someone who is going against the protagonist.
  • Question
    What is the number one thing to remember?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Be safe. If you have a lot of stunts or fights, be sure that everyone stays safe.
  • Question
    What is the best editing software?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    That depends on your needs, budget, etc. Windows Movie Maker and iMovie both work well for free options, but there are many other good editing software choices.
  • Question
    What apps can I use to edit the movie?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    For iPhone users, iMovie, Cute Cut, or Vimeo are popular. If you have an Android, try Filmorago, Viddy, or Android Video Editor.
  • Question
    How can I make a movie with a CGI car crash?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    You can use green screen if you are shooting the crash scene inside a car, or use a program like "Action Movie FX" to make the CGI car crash.
  • Question
    How can I make an explosion?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    It is best to CGI an explosion or use some stock footage. You could make a small model of whatever is exploding and set it on fire.
  • Question
    Is Adobe After Effects good for making movies?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    It's good for adding CGI to your movie, but for compositing, use Premier Pro.

Warnings

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Things You'll Need

  • Video Camera
  • Cast
  • Crew
  • Locations
  • Props (Fake guns, etc.)
  • Editing Software (Videoshow Expressions, Windows Movie Maker, Adobe After Effects)

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Updated: May 6, 2021
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