How To Make A 'How To' Film How To Make A 'How To' Film Enlarge VideoJug presents a film showing you how to make a 'How To' film. Share your own wisdom with the world on VideoJug, and make your own 'How To' film to help others learn. Step 1: You will need... A pen and paper A computer with broadband internet and edit software A video camera A tripod And you might also need a friend to help Step 2: Choose a topic Your film could be on anything you like - 'How to apply mascara' - 'How to skateboard' 'How to grow tomatoes' - 'How to paint a fence' Just remember that it can't be offensive and it mustn't contain music or footage that you don't own or have the authority to use. Most 'How to' films are between 2 and 6 minutes long, but if a subject is particularly complicated, they can be up to 15 minutes. Watch some of our films to get a feel for how they work We're going to make a 'How to' on chopping an onion. Step 3: Plan it out Think about your topic and work out what you want to say. Break it down into steps. Step 4: Write a script Now turn your ideas into a script. You'll find a template you can use at www.videojug.com/help/uploading. Start by writing an introduction. Then work through the different steps required to achieve the task, giving each step a title and describing