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Filmmaking has evolved from being a job for the resource-rich class to becoming a creative diversion for aficionados with Internet know-how. The Web provides many tools that filmmaking greenhorns can use to start with the craft. Although film schools still teach the best lessons and techniques in this evolving form of art, it will not hurt if a little help from Mr. Google is sought. The following are useful websites that beginners can visit to hoist the quality of their works:
Jamendo
This site has an ample list of great music that can be used by newbies in their films. Although not all in the playlist can be used, a great deal of them are licensed and can be applied in film projects. Search result is extensive and downloading can be easy, especially since there is a “your rights on this album” section in every album.
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Freesound
This site is a collaborative database of creative commons-licensed sound effects for sound editors and music professionals. Amateur filmmakers, like Samantha Pouls and Jonason Pauley, would find this as a convenient tool to accentuate audio value in their films.
Archive
The American Library of Congress has the rights to a myriad of old footage, most of which have been released into public domain. This site can be very useful for filmmakers who want to inject videos of real-life accounts, such as the speech made by former US President John F. Kennedy or some old propaganda videos, into their work.
Every great filmmaker was once a neophyte in the art and business of movie production. While amateur filmmakers still have a lot of challenges to tackle, they are given a powerhouse of resources that they could use as training ground to become excellent artists in the future.
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This Facebook page provides more ideas about filmmaking.
