Section One: Prep PreP your movie You've got the urge to make a movie. You might not know what it's about yet, but you've got something to say and you want people to hear it. This section has 11 chapters designed to guide you through the essentials of planning and prepar- ing your movie as neatly as possible and with minimum hassle. Chapter 1: Ideas. This one helps you figure out where your thoughts lie, what sort of movie would suit you and how to develop it into a more solid form. Chapter 2: Buying a Camera. Need to know what cam to get or even whether to get one at all? Use this checklist to make sure you know what to ask for from your store. Chapter 3: Scriptwriting. Now that you've got the idea looking strong, try it out as a script. Here's how to avoid clichés and try a few different methods to find what suits you.