At one time, making a movie was an expensive activity only for a small group of people and film companies. Not only were the tools and machines expensive but the cost of the film was also greater than most people can   (买得起). However, modern technology has (改变) all that.

    New technology has really opened up the world of film-making for film fans. Now a camera does not  (花费) much and most young people are (能) to pay for it. So all you need is to get one for yourself.

    However, film-making is team work. You need many other people to help you. For example, the performance of actors and actresses is very ( 重 要 的 ) in your film. Of course, these actors and actresses may be your schoolmates, friends or your family (成员).

    (此外), you need to make up a story. Can you write your own one? If you have good imagination, you can  (创造) a good story easily. Many world-famous film makers are also good story-writers. If not,  (也许) you need someone else to write it for you. An excellent story is the  (关键) to making a successful movie.