One-Minute Movies gives visitors the chance to learn about production and filmmaking and to feature their 60-second film on the .
Users can access free downloadable soundtrack music from the BBC archives to use in their movie and can practice their camera accuracy in the online game . The site provides information about how to create a storyboard, direct, shoot and light a scene.
Martyn Glanville, senior content producer, said: "We wanted to interact with the user in a way that no one has done before. The content will push people on to other areas of the BBC website and will also act as a springboard to the BBC Talent initiative at the moment, giving people an opportunity to move up their own ladder of ambition."
He explained: "One minute might seem like a short amount of time, but keeping [films] to a minute ensures a user-friendly playback experience online and a realistic production length for the user.
"With an ever expanding web population, the internet is a great forum for anyone to learn more about film-making and showcase their short films."
Alan Yentob, director of drama, entertainment and CBBC, said that One-Minute Movies is an opportunity for anyone to try out their skills without fear of criticism or competition, or requiring expensive equipment.
He said: "Pick up your camera or your dad's camera or the tools you already have on your PC or that are already available on the web and make a film -- something you might never have considered doing before."
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