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Open Source Filmmaker osfm
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Open Source Filmmaker osfm
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jamiee 27 Jan, 2017 @ 10:44am
How do you come up with ideas for films?
Hi all, babby SFM-er here. I want to start making some films, but my problem is that I have trouble coming up with ideas for things to make. What are some ways that you brainstorm or get inspired for your new projects? I think it would be pretty interesting to see the different ways people generate ideas.

Cheers,
- Dudel
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RobocatiK 27 Jan, 2017 @ 10:49am 
Comic Story TF2 in SFM
Mother Cybele 27 Jan, 2017 @ 1:50pm 
My biggest Inspiration for SFM is LonewolfHBS in his comic and film series Cult of Personality. So much I contacted the real LonewolfHBS and asked permission to make stuff like his masterpiece. And when I did I got permission. So be inspired by other people see others succeed and practice. Also just have fun with it and be creative
Frosty 27 Jan, 2017 @ 1:55pm 
I listen to cinematic music to get my mindset to a more creative zone to start off.
When it comes to manifesting ideas, I think that it's about showing how you feel about something. There are many many concepts and assets already included in sfm that could have entire films dedicated to them if embellished and executed correctly. If you want to make something funny, watch some funny videos or try to re-create a hilarious scenario that occurred to you in your daily life. Try remembering something you've created that turned out very successful in the past. Examples: a painting, story, idea, etc.. Try remembering the mindset you had when coming up with that project and carrying it out, and think about what got you thinking about creating it in the first place. Ideas come from different places for everyone, so these would not guarantee you your own unique ones.

Have a good one and Cheers!
Ze_Jeff 28 Jan, 2017 @ 4:10am 
Green is not a creative color.
jamiee 28 Jan, 2017 @ 8:19am 
Originally posted by Ze_Jeff:
Green is not a creative color.
Dang it. My room is painted green.
Shad 31 Jan, 2017 @ 1:03am 
just write what you like
corkscrewani 31 Jan, 2017 @ 6:40pm 
I say to do a remake (like a video game trailer, movie scene, etc.) to get a feel on animation yourself. Something that is mo capped and you instead keyframing it would also be a nice challenge.
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