Quantum theory’s uncertainty principle says that since not even empty space can have zero energy, the universe is fizzing with particle-antiparticle pairs that pop in and out of existence. These “virtual” particles are the source of Hawking radiation.
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The Vimeo website has a pretty comprehensive video school:
https://vimeo.com/blog/category/video-school -
You don't need fancy equipment. Here's a beginner's guide to filming with your smartphone:
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/17/smarter-living/beginners-guide-phone-... -
The New York Film Academy has suggestions for keeping to a zero-budget:
https://www.nyfa.edu/student-resources/zero-budget-filmmakers-checklist/ -
And Kickstarter collected tips from short-film-makers for working with a tiny budget
https://www.kickstarter.com/blog/how-do-you-do-a-short-film-on-a-tiny-bu... -
You could dispense with on-screen actors and make an animation:
http://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Stop-Motion-Animation -
When it comes to content, have a good story to tell. That’s the first piece of advice from this short guide to making an awesome short:
http://filmshortage.com/the-short-guide-to-making-an-awesome-short-part-... -
The RainDance film festival’s blog offers seven excellent rules for writing short films:
http://www.raindance.org/7-rules-for-writing-short-films/ -
And you can find tips and advice on short filmmaking on BAFTA Guru:
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Whatever you do, take care about copyright and permissions. Here's an overview of things to consider, such as getting releases from participants and music rights. Check the rules where you are:
http://www.flickerfestfilmmakersresource.com/Rights_and_Clearances2.htm -
If you're just stumped about how to work quantum physics into your film, try soaking up some sci-fi. Here's a list of best sci-fi movies by WIRED:
https://www.wired.co.uk/article/best-sci-fi-movies-of-all-time -
Of course there are other ways to have a science theme. Browse the movies supported by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation's program for science and film to see how others have done it:
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Or think like an artist and take your inspiration abstract like the winner of Quantum Shorts 2016, Novae by Thomas Vanz
https://shorts.quantumlah.org/entry/novae