Am i too bossy?

Famous · Post by **Famous** » Fri Dec 12, 2003 4:17 am

It seems sad to me that my best freind doesn't like doing movies as much as I do.
I mean when i tell him i will bring my camara ....He gets all p***...It bothers me that I think when I try to do this he loves it when we try to do it he hates it.

He doesn't like my ideas or he doesn't like doing this...Am I to bossy?

Signed "Lost"

U.S.Amateurfilmaker · Post by **U.S.Amateurfilmaker** » Fri Dec 12, 2003 4:30 am

You're not being bossy, I guess he just doesn't like to get involved.

Epsilon · Post by **Epsilon** » Fri Dec 12, 2003 7:31 am

Hah, welcome to the real world. Most of my friends don't give a sh*t about making movies. They just like watching them. Eventually you will run into people who share the same interests as you. Especially when you reach the college level, everyone will treat you more professionally. In high school, if you claim you are going to make a movie, almost everyone is going to laugh. Find friends who share those ambitions and go for it! Don't forget filmmaking all together because one friend doesn't appreciate it as much as you do.

Hope this helps!

El Brenty · Post by **El Brenty** » Fri Dec 12, 2003 1:05 pm

Just because he's your good friend doesn't mean you two like all the same things. You may find someone else who isn't all that close as a friend may share a common interest in your filming, and work better with you.

Syras · Post by **Syras** » Tue Dec 16, 2003 11:34 am

alternatively u could find an aquaintance to use as an enforcer (i prefer triad members but wateva friendly gang is near u will do), send them round to the uncooperative friend's place and test a movie effect on his letterbox

Carnage7p · Post by **Carnage7p** » Thu Dec 18, 2003 10:42 pm

i have that exact problem with my friends. it is soo similar that its insane actually

Epsilon · Post by **Epsilon** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 1:35 am

I'll say, "Hey guys! You wanna do a World War 2 flick? It'll be fun! We could blow stuff up and do a whole d-day scene!"

They'll say, "Um, I guess."

Which bewilders me, cause I'd be excited if someone asked me to be a part of a film! They're just duds I guess, which is why none of them are at this forum even though I've told them about it.

Post by **Matt** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 1:49 am

Some people love film stuff while others just don't see the point. The only thing to suggest is to try and get them to come up with the main film idea and let you worry about filming it. That way they may see it more as a joint project rather than helping you do your project. Unfortunately they might just not like film making. Can't understand it myself but these people do exist ....

JJJSWIFT · Post by **JJJSWIFT** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 3:33 am

That happens to me A LOT....i get ideas for movies and i write things down i plan out shots and ideas and things, and then i call up my buddies and they "Are Busy" lol. Half the time they arent, but what i do is go to all my classes and like tell everyone i know "IM making a movie" and tell them what its about and i eventually get a bunch of people to come. I made a movie one time with a bunch of people i barely knew....now i talk to them on a regular basis and they are gunna be in an upcoming movie of mine

Reiji · Post by **Reiji** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 6:03 pm

As long as it's fun to film (ie just shoot the scenes in a flowing way, not stop-start stand-here) and do the special effects and stuff on the PC they should be OK. Then show them the tape. Believe me, next time you may just get away wih something more complex.

Epsilon · Post by **Epsilon** » Sat Dec 20, 2003 8:55 am

First step is find find buddies that share your filming ambition, then you can worry about complex moviemaking!