pre-pro Getting Back into Things

[shootman]

How and where do I start? I've been away for a while and now really wanting to get back into filmmaking. My cameras and lenses are collecting dust and I miss creating and editing film. I think I've gotten a little lazy and maybe a little self-conscious. During the time off I did keep writing scripts(and entered one in a festival) and won an award for best short.
What would you all suggest for getting back into filming(physically, mentally, etc.)?
Thanks,
Shootman

 

[mlesemann]

Welcome back and congrats on the award!

My thought is to shoot the shortest and SIMPLEST (least characters and locations) of your scripts and get it out into the world. Doesn't have to be great - just get it done and move on to the next one.

 

[Chris Tempel]

I agree with Mara. Pick the easiest script you've got and just make it happen. I'd also add to make something fun for your first trip back. Don't get serious, do something that's fun to make and fun to watch. The good time you have will help encourage you to do it again.

 

[shootman]

Welcome back and congrats on the award!

My thought is to shoot the shortest and SIMPLEST (least characters and locations) of your scripts and get it out into the world. Doesn't have to be great - just get it done and move on to the next one.

Thank you

 

[shootman]

I agree with Mara. Pick the easiest script you've got and just make it happen. I'd also add to make something fun for your first trip back. Don't get serious, do something that's fun to make and fun to watch. The good time you have will help encourage you to do it again.

Thanks