Another great and informative piece Luc. I like how you talk about where you get your best ideas. It's funny because as a new cinematographer I struggle with coming up with a cohesive plan to shoot a doc style piece, BUT while I am out and about in my day I see situations or things happening around me and it gives me ideas for scripts and I write. Sometimes the basic experiences lead to story ideas and I have dreams at night where I watch the whole movie play out in front of me. Happened a couple of years ago and I woke up and wrote a 127 page feature in 2 1/2 days. Since taking up camera work more seriously I've written several shorts that I'm working hard now to get off the ground. Still, in the back of my mind, I would love to revisit some of the places I've been in my life. I had a thought the other day about going back to Guyanna to film life on the gold dredges in the interior ... maybe one day. Would be cool to see if any of the friends I made were still putting on the diving helmets 30+ years later.
Oh wow, 127 pages in 2 days?! That’s wild! But totally agree, these things often come when you’re not expecting it at all! Hope you end up making that project one day
Hey Luc. do you have any video of showing a whole process of your documentaries? for exmaple, you find a story , then write it down due to docu structures (3 act?) etc? and finally how to fund it? that would be awesome :)
Awesome stuff Luc. For a minute I thought you were going to mention Walking in This World or The Artist's Way, great books about the art of creativity! Enjoying your videos immensely and watching your channel (deservedly) grow!
Thanks for the tips! I’m a student on a videography school in the Netherlands and I recently started freelancing and taking video jobs. I’ve always wanted to make a nice documentary but couldn’t think about a subject. This video really helps me a lot further. I might be able to find a subject soon! Thanks!
I always feel bad when I'm getting inspired by people's work, like I am stealing their ideas. Then I try to avoid doing anything similar to what they did, ironically ending up making like a half-assed version of what they did, lol. But going for a walk definitely helps to get the ideas flowing. I used to take a bath or shower, but I've noticed that it has turned into an "argument simulator" the last while so now I take my dog for a walk whenever I get frustrated or stuck with my work and it actually helps me get good constructive ideas.
Exactly! Even if you straight up try to copy something, you’ll never make an exact double. It’s always going to be unique because you made it your own way.
Sorry, also goodnotes on an iPad mini. Used to rock various notebooks / diaries, but had to fold in the end...goodnotes with the iPad mini form factor and paper like on the screen for the pencil has changed my life.....seriously. I love analogue; listen to my music on a Technics 1200, shot my photos on an FM2.....but writing, ideas and creative word play? iPad mini and Goodnotes!
Hey Luc, great content! It's nice to see topics that aren't just following trends, but instead, delivering valuable, usable material that we can apply to our filmmaking process! Incidentally, taking a walk or any type of lightly stimulating activity is a great way to enter into creative flow states, so your idea isn't "dumb" at all, quite the contrary. Selfishly, as I prepare for an international trip to film a documentary and material for future non-profit fundraising, where can I get a comprehensive packing list? Your video on packing was invaluable but you said it was a pared down version of what you would normally bring. It's a one person shoot and I am doing a number of interviews and lots of B-roll, indoors and outdoors, in a tropical environment. I'm leaving late August. Any information you have would be great, (or maybe a follow up video) Thanks, Dale
Thanks! Actually that’s what I’d probably bring for a one person shoot with an interview. What I meant there was that for a big shoot there would be other crew and a lot more stuff - I’ve been on gigs with up to 70 pieces of checked luggage! I normally bring camera package and lenses, a big key light, a few smaller lights like a 1x1 panel, plus stands and grip gear, lav mics, and a boom pole for your shotgun mic. If it’s tropical maybe a rain cover and cleaning stuff because the jungle is not kind to camera gear. Sometimes more stuff just makes it more complicated unnecessarily
Great points! I agree that fast capture is essential. I found out long ago that typing or even handwriting is sometimes to much interface getting in the way. I prefer voice memos to get things out of my brain and into the system as quick as possible. Being a bit older, before smart phones existed I used to have a dedicated voice recorder in my pocket (Olympus was the brand of choice back then). One of the first apps I installed on my first iphone was a voice recorder (wasn‘t build in by Apple in the early days. ) Today, I prefer an app named „Just press record“ over the apple voice memo. Even quicker, as the name suggests. As you point out, I would have lost so many ideas over the years without being able to quickly record them. Downside over written notes is obvious: you have to put in the time to go through them, transcript and sort them later, or your ideas will be lost just the same. I try to make it part of a weekly brain dump / review process to sift through my recordings. Trash 90% of them, and put 10% in my ideas journal. Thanks for sharing your process, Luc.
Nice one, I'll have to check that app out. I think in writing most of the time, but I'd be really interested to see what trying out voice memos would be like..thanks!
hmmm.. Interesting take on ideas that come to you! I tried to write ideas down fast way I must say this is not for everyone. I found that by doing so you immortalize the bad ideas. If it was a cool idea it was always somewhere in my head for like a week or even more and only then Im like, yea. Lets shot it
Great video! What's your thoughts on the FS7 as a bigger brother to the FX3, Luc? The FX6 seems impossible to get and you can find used FS7s for half the cost. Also, mark I or II?
I had an fs7 ii for a long time and loved it until I fried it. Can definitely work with the fx3. I’d say spring for the mark II though, the variable ND is gold
You're probably too busy for this but I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts on some user submitted docs. Put a call out for user submissions under the prerequisite that the film has to be online already, this way the audience can check it out and then come back to your channel to hear your thoughts on it as well.
@@LucForsyth your content is so generic (showing you have experience in this field) not like all these influencer filmmakers on youtube. I personally click as quick as I can when you upload. I get impatient so I wonder if you could have a platform where you can get to interact with us. I personally would like to interact with you and get to know more about what your journey has been like and ask for guide because youtube is not enough. Love from Malawi 🇲🇼
Thanks for all the good ideas. I’m an 80 year old TH-camr and need to learn a lot fast. The sand is getting low in my lifeglass!
You’re an inspiration man, keep going 💪
Love this vid, walking on the beach on evenings get me thinking real good
Plus you look smart reading on the bus too 😀 brilliant Luc. Great episode
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Great, actionable tips! Coming up with ideas is a skill you have to exercise... a lot like a sport. Thanks for sharing :)
Thanks for watching!
Another great and informative piece Luc. I like how you talk about where you get your best ideas. It's funny because as a new cinematographer I struggle with coming up with a cohesive plan to shoot a doc style piece, BUT while I am out and about in my day I see situations or things happening around me and it gives me ideas for scripts and I write. Sometimes the basic experiences lead to story ideas and I have dreams at night where I watch the whole movie play out in front of me. Happened a couple of years ago and I woke up and wrote a 127 page feature in 2 1/2 days. Since taking up camera work more seriously I've written several shorts that I'm working hard now to get off the ground.
Still, in the back of my mind, I would love to revisit some of the places I've been in my life. I had a thought the other day about going back to Guyanna to film life on the gold dredges in the interior ... maybe one day. Would be cool to see if any of the friends I made were still putting on the diving helmets 30+ years later.
Oh wow, 127 pages in 2 days?! That’s wild! But totally agree, these things often come when you’re not expecting it at all! Hope you end up making that project one day
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Perfect timing! THANKS!
You’re very welcome!
Great video Luc, Very informative and relevant. thanks
great, glad you liked it!
Hey Luc. do you have any video of showing a whole process of your documentaries? for exmaple, you find a story , then write it down due to docu structures (3 act?) etc? and finally how to fund it? that would be awesome :)
Awesome stuff Luc. For a minute I thought you were going to mention Walking in This World or The Artist's Way, great books about the art of creativity! Enjoying your videos immensely and watching your channel (deservedly) grow!
Thanks! Never read that one but I’ll definitely check it out
8:50 I love the king of Kong! I never met someone else that has seen it
It's the best!
Loved this! This was an amazing follow up on your reply to me the other day! Thanks!!
Awesome, glad it helped!
Thanks for the tips! I’m a student on a videography school in the Netherlands and I recently started freelancing and taking video jobs. I’ve always wanted to make a nice documentary but couldn’t think about a subject. This video really helps me a lot further. I might be able to find a subject soon!
Thanks!
Nice! I’d suggest sticking to things that you can access easily in the beginning, and keep a notebook handy!
@@LucForsyth I’ll definitely do that! Thanks!
Very informative, just like your other videos.
I always feel bad when I'm getting inspired by people's work, like I am stealing their ideas. Then I try to avoid doing anything similar to what they did, ironically ending up making like a half-assed version of what they did, lol. But going for a walk definitely helps to get the ideas flowing. I used to take a bath or shower, but I've noticed that it has turned into an "argument simulator" the last while so now I take my dog for a walk whenever I get frustrated or stuck with my work and it actually helps me get good constructive ideas.
Exactly! Even if you straight up try to copy something, you’ll never make an exact double. It’s always going to be unique because you made it your own way.
great post mate! I had no idea you worked with Aldo KAne! He is am awesome lad! Looking forward your next post. 🙌
Aldo’s a great guy! Cheers
Great channel, thanks Luc. 👍🏻☕🌴🌋📸🌊🏝☀️
You’re welcome!
so many great ideas. Thanks. keep em coming!
I plan to!
Sorry, also goodnotes on an iPad mini. Used to rock various notebooks / diaries, but had to fold in the end...goodnotes with the iPad mini form factor and paper like on the screen for the pencil has changed my life.....seriously. I love analogue; listen to my music on a Technics 1200, shot my photos on an FM2.....but writing, ideas and creative word play? iPad mini and Goodnotes!
Yes! I love goodnotes
Great stuff, I'd love a video going over some of your favorite documentaries if you haven't done one yet.
Good idea! I’ll put it on the list
Hey Luc, great content! It's nice to see topics that aren't just following trends, but instead, delivering valuable, usable material that we can apply to our filmmaking process! Incidentally, taking a walk or any type of lightly stimulating activity is a great way to enter into creative flow states, so your idea isn't "dumb" at all, quite the contrary. Selfishly, as I prepare for an international trip to film a documentary and material for future non-profit fundraising, where can I get a comprehensive packing list? Your video on packing was invaluable but you said it was a pared down version of what you would normally bring. It's a one person shoot and I am doing a number of interviews and lots of B-roll, indoors and outdoors, in a tropical environment. I'm leaving late August. Any information you have would be great, (or maybe a follow up video) Thanks, Dale
Thanks! Actually that’s what I’d probably bring for a one person shoot with an interview. What I meant there was that for a big shoot there would be other crew and a lot more stuff - I’ve been on gigs with up to 70 pieces of checked luggage! I normally bring camera package and lenses, a big key light, a few smaller lights like a 1x1 panel, plus stands and grip gear, lav mics, and a boom pole for your shotgun mic. If it’s tropical maybe a rain cover and cleaning stuff because the jungle is not kind to camera gear. Sometimes more stuff just makes it more complicated unnecessarily
Great points! I agree that fast capture is essential. I found out long ago that typing or even handwriting is sometimes to much interface getting in the way. I prefer voice memos to get things out of my brain and into the system as quick as possible. Being a bit older, before smart phones existed I used to have a dedicated voice recorder in my pocket (Olympus was the brand of choice back then). One of the first apps I installed on my first iphone was a voice recorder (wasn‘t build in by Apple in the early days. ) Today, I prefer an app named „Just press record“ over the apple voice memo. Even quicker, as the name suggests.
As you point out, I would have lost so many ideas over the years without being able to quickly record them. Downside over written notes is obvious: you have to put in the time to go through them, transcript and sort them later, or your ideas will be lost just the same. I try to make it part of a weekly brain dump / review process to sift through my recordings. Trash 90% of them, and put 10% in my ideas journal.
Thanks for sharing your process, Luc.
and yes, I also take long walks and do dictations walking. Phone is in flight mode of course, for no distractions.
Nice one, I'll have to check that app out. I think in writing most of the time, but I'd be really interested to see what trying out voice memos would be like..thanks!
walking is where I get all my ideas!
hmmm.. Interesting take on ideas that come to you! I tried to write ideas down fast way I must say this is not for everyone. I found that by doing so you immortalize the bad ideas. If it was a cool idea it was always somewhere in my head for like a week or even more and only then Im like, yea. Lets shot it
Wild how different everyone's brain is!
informative 14mins.
Please make a documentary on mackenzey child’s
Great video!
Thanks!
Thanks!
Thank YOU! I'm so sorry I missed this earlier!
+ 1 on the New Yorker
love it!
Great video! What's your thoughts on the FS7 as a bigger brother to the FX3, Luc? The FX6 seems impossible to get and you can find used FS7s for half the cost. Also, mark I or II?
I had an fs7 ii for a long time and loved it until I fried it. Can definitely work with the fx3. I’d say spring for the mark II though, the variable ND is gold
@@LucForsyth thanks man, appreciate it! What's your setup like now since your FS7 died?
Exactly the same, just swapped out the body for an fx9. Would have kept the fs7 if it worked, but now that I have it the 9 is nice
You're probably too busy for this but I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts on some user submitted docs. Put a call out for user submissions under the prerequisite that the film has to be online already, this way the audience can check it out and then come back to your channel to hear your thoughts on it as well.
Love this idea, was thinking about starting up a mentorship program - maybe both will work.
Love it
Thanks!
Do you have an online course?
Not yet! But thinking next year. What would you be most interested in seeing from me?
@@LucForsyth your content is so generic (showing you have experience in this field) not like all these influencer filmmakers on youtube. I personally click as quick as I can when you upload. I get impatient so I wonder if you could have a platform where you can get to interact with us. I personally would like to interact with you and get to know more about what your journey has been like and ask for guide because youtube is not enough.
Love from Malawi 🇲🇼
@@LucForsyth 😍😍😍 everthing
Haha, noted!
anyone here can make a documentary video ???