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Film photography vs Filmmaking

Film photography and filmmaking have 88% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.

WhatFilm photographyFilmmaking
Time a week2 hours a week4 hours a week
Who withOn your ownWith a partner or opponent
You end up withSomething you madeSomething you made
FeelsLivelyLively
To start$60Free

Choose film photography if

  • Costs more to start
  • Off screen
  • Easier to do alone

About $60 to start, then about $30 a month.

About film photography

Choose filmmaking if

  • Cheaper to start
  • More screen time
  • More social

Free to start, then about $10 a month.

About filmmaking

What you'll need

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Any two of the 396. You get the time each takes, what it costs to start, who you need and what you end up with.