How I Made My First Ever Music Video

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  • I can't thank you all enough for the love on Can We Just Be Friends. 😭 It means more than you'll ever know. 🙏🏻 This was my first time directing a video and I wanted to take you behind the scenes of what it took to actually bring it to life! Enjoy
    Stream Can We Just Be Friends » jamescharles.lnk.to/canwejustb...
    Directed by James Charles
    Starring Easton Magliarditi & Eric Klich
    Choreographed by Lonni Olson
    Song Written by James Charles & Noah Davis
    Song Produced by Colin Foote & Alex Borel
    Co-Director: Galang “Strø” To
    Creative Director: Louis Gargiula
    Production Company: Room1041
    Exec Producers: Laith Souqi & Jesse Dueck
    Producers: Alexa Frisch & Weston Smith
    Director of Photography: Michael Bolten
    Production Designer: Geoff Flint
    1st AC: Raquel Wajner
    Steadicam: Matias Wajner
    Gaffer: Jeremy Guico
    Key Grip: Michael Liska
    G&E Swing: Ron Mendez
    Art Assistant: Ming Fen Congdon
    Hair Stylist: Dustin Baker
    Makeup: Nancy Loera
    Wardrobe Stylist: Lena Nash
    James Creative: Trevor Garcia
    James Assistant: Eldon Hornbacher
    Truck PA: Rose Knight, Rudy Simon, StaggerLee Cole
    Set PA: Jaries King, Thomas Robinett, Sean Cavaliere
    Post Production: Room1041
    Editor: Ricardo Perez
    VFX: Olivier Bink
    Colorist: Roy Sun
    Color Producer: Xi Sun
    Cover Photography: Ernna Cost
    Cover Post-Production: Max Asabin
    BTS Videography: Andrey Frazão
    2024 James Charles Productions
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ความคิดเห็น • 543

  • @user-hv5ks8ye4k
    @user-hv5ks8ye4k 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +703

    “And u promise that I wasn’t an experiment” hits so damn hard

    • @theprodigal
      @theprodigal 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

      yeah when you realise hes talking about 15 year old boys.

    • @user-hv5ks8ye4k
      @user-hv5ks8ye4k 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

      Nothing will stop me from loving James so keep ur hate to yourself

    • @theprodigal
      @theprodigal 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@user-hv5ks8ye4k that says alot about you seek help.

    • @iam_theo
      @iam_theo 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

      ​@@theprodigalyou just had to bring your hateful vibe here ....pls leave you're not needed

    • @shawnkane8526
      @shawnkane8526 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      literally

  • @kellymcfarlane6120
    @kellymcfarlane6120 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +370

    Having watched you for years, through the ups and downs you have faced as a creator, I am so profoundly moved by the line ‘are you entertained?’. I literally cry every time. You condensed so much of your experiences and hardships into those 3 words… it’s incredible.

    • @tonibauer8051
      @tonibauer8051 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      YES!!! this is so true

    • @AQualls12
      @AQualls12 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      Perfectly put!

    • @stephyzandiro6328
      @stephyzandiro6328 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Yess!!

  • @awhxyt2396
    @awhxyt2396 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +225

    you can tell this song means so much to james 🥺

    • @JoshReimann4
      @JoshReimann4 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Especially the dance - A man chasing a boy who doesn't want him that way... Amazingly relatable for James

  • @aerixella
    @aerixella 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +146

    James you don’t know how good your song really is !! Keep on going your gonna go so far in the music industry I know it ❤

  • @PurplePixie07
    @PurplePixie07 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +130

    Lonni: "you have rhythm"
    James: "WHERE?!"
    😆😆😆

    • @Swiftie011
      @Swiftie011 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Lol

  • @thatgirl2678
    @thatgirl2678 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +82

    JAMES, listening to you talk about this entire process has given me GOOSEBUMPS, truly happy for you sister, keep it going! ❤❤

  • @emma_luvs_you5397
    @emma_luvs_you5397 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +14

    THE DANCING GENUINELY WAS SO AMAZING!! your dedication to the Choreo was absolutely stunning and I was blown away by your song and your artwork through the video

    • @Freyah_Hawthorne
      @Freyah_Hawthorne 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@oogabooga496dude stop hating

  • @josefina11
    @josefina11 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +42

    Look at how james has improved since the begining of his career! Im proud of you james ❤

  • @sherlynfernandes1552
    @sherlynfernandes1552 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +29

    James in his singing era is sooo wholesome ❤ I love you

  • @AshlynRose-fw2jb
    @AshlynRose-fw2jb 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +877

    James Charles actually seems really sweet idk why we always keeep cancelling him ... idk about his past but he is dedicated to him work and has my respect for that. amazing song James keep it up

    • @HaddyPlays
      @HaddyPlays 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +18

      Ikr

    • @anka6356
      @anka6356 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@mallowmarsh4334 Nothing to see, they tried it

    • @blueprint8070
      @blueprint8070 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +79

      That was like 4 years ago I dunno why people can't move one

    • @Nikthehermit
      @Nikthehermit 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +47

      No I love James, always did. The world is cruel, and knows they’re just bullying him. It actually makes me furious but w/e.

    • @untoldlies9454
      @untoldlies9454 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +26

      There's a lot of different reasons. Some have more weight than others

  • @loveTo-beAnEarthling
    @loveTo-beAnEarthling 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +37

    I remember waching the dance as a dancer and it was magical ❤

  • @Alliemb1998
    @Alliemb1998 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +14

    I was having the worst day ever. Went on TH-cam to distract myself from thinking about it and forgot James posts on Fridays. To say my day feels way better. ❤️thank you James for doing what you do. Although it gets hard for you I’m sure I hope you know how much you do impact us.

  • @maple357
    @maple357 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    it's so valuable to see this side of your work. like it's not just fun & games, you're a genuine manager running your brand and it's such an inspiration honestly

  • @Masterdude246
    @Masterdude246 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +16

    James I love that even though all of these toxic relationships you’ve had you still get back up and you don’t just give up I love that about you that you are just so strong and can never be brought down ❤❤❤ James keep it up

  • @mlas34525
    @mlas34525 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Its amaaaazing James! The songwriting, the dancers, the storytelling, you guys did so well. Loved to see the process. 🧡

  • @JoelleGarrett
    @JoelleGarrett 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

    The music video was so beautiful and so well thought out! Congratulations to you for all you’ve done! Sending you continued love and support!💗

  • @FrancescoClemente-in7ii
    @FrancescoClemente-in7ii 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +15

    James Charles, I am so excited for your future and what other amazing songs are yet to come. 2024 is your total SLAY ERA! ❤

  • @com2536
    @com2536 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +19

    YESSS

    • @beatricemaxine
      @beatricemaxine 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Ur the first comment

  • @RachelxGreen
    @RachelxGreen 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +12

    I watch it 4 times I almost cried 🤍im so proud of you ❤ I love u

  • @Mnmsmamas
    @Mnmsmamas 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +14

    I’m so proud of you!!!! You’ve grown so much!! I have this song on repeat!!

  • @munozfam5198
    @munozfam5198 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

    LOVE LOVE LOVEEEEEEE THE SONG!!! I've had it on repeat and I'm driving my hubby and 5 year old crazzzzy lol. Its just TOO DAMN GOOD .

  • @user-nm7eu7jf2g
    @user-nm7eu7jf2g 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

    I’m so proud of you James ❤❤❤❤

  • @sebastianmoore7856
    @sebastianmoore7856 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +14

    THE TALENT IS INSANE❤❤

  • @ceecee2008
    @ceecee2008 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

    I love your song soo much james, it is good, and I'm glad you making more and more music. ❤ ❤( I literally kept replaying it this morning)

  • @el_the_blonde
    @el_the_blonde 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +13

    YESSS JAMESSSS IM SO PROUD OF YOU!!!! THIS SONG IS SUPER TOUCHING

  • @TheFlxwer
    @TheFlxwer 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    James is so a beautiful, responsible, talented, humble and seems like a fun person to be around! I dont know why people decide to break his heart :(

  • @bvhills90210
    @bvhills90210 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +32

    THAT MUSIC VIDEO WAS UNBELIEVABLY AMAZING. UR SO TALENTED BTW AND ILY WITH ALL MY HEART❤

  • @user-pc9mv8iq8v
    @user-pc9mv8iq8v 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Watching you for years made me see the amazing person you are. You're awesome, so proud of how far you've come James

  • @michelleyochem5579
    @michelleyochem5579 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    James u should soooo be absolutely proud of yourself directing this video. It was amazing, beautiful, heartbreaking and totally relatable. You really did pick amazing dancers to portray u and the kind of guys u used to go for. I'm so proud of u and look forward to each and every song u come out with and all the other videos that u create for them. Keep up the amazing work. U r crazy talented and keep it shinning and don't let anyone ever dim ur light.

  • @FrancescoClemente-in7ii
    @FrancescoClemente-in7ii 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

    Slaaaaay queen! Love you @James

  • @amandabari2948
    @amandabari2948 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is awesome thank you so much for taking us through the ENTIRE production journey, even from all the first interviews with people. I'm not a regular fan but I've always admired you from a distance. You fucking killed it, the results were beyond incredible

  • @Fatimaaa_af
    @Fatimaaa_af 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    UR ENERGY IS INFECTIOUS JAMES! LOVE WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS AND FEELING INSPIRED KEEP SLAYING💄👑
    YOUR TALENT KNOWS NO BOUNDS! LOVING THE CREATIVITY IN YOUR MUSIC VIDEO AND AND IT'S GIVE ME GOOSEBUMPS💐✨❤😭

  • @wendyrockstar
    @wendyrockstar 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    Can we just appreciate this man for a moment? I mean, after all that he’s been through, he still continues to eat and leave no crumbs. Love you, sister James. Always will 🙌🙏❤.

  • @theriotboys586
    @theriotboys586 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +21

    This music video actually ateee, they can NEVER make me hate u jamessss

    • @Tyskiess_05
      @Tyskiess_05 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      Same. I always pick his side, idc

    • @anka6356
      @anka6356 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      @@Tyskiess_05 Because he's not a bad person, just a very young person learning from mistakes.

  • @GabrielGonzalez-vk6iq
    @GabrielGonzalez-vk6iq 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I am studying creative arts and looking at a project like THIS become reality when it all started with a vision makes me excited about what’s to come. James, ure an inspiration, yeah you’ve had a rough path, but we all make mistakes and we learn from them.
    This is art, thank you for sharing your experience 🫶🏼
    Love you

  • @bunzlo
    @bunzlo 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    James, I'm honestly happy that you are achieving your goals. i listen to this song often and well it makes me feel something again. I've been watching you for a while and I'm so proud of you. even after the ups and downs. I love you James and keep your head up.

  • @brittanycopher3629
    @brittanycopher3629 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I love that you shared the whole experience. It shows how much you put into it. Such an amazing song and video.
    Also love Easton, his audition was so AMAZING on So you think you can dance!! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @ramblinalirose
    @ramblinalirose 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    We do learn from our mistakes, James. Give yourself grace for fighting for love loud and proud. You deserve it ❤ also love the BTS of this process

  • @Imperfection1599_preetha
    @Imperfection1599_preetha 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The amount of pain the song holds, every line is so relatable. This is so meaningful song and the dancers were amazing too. It holds so much depth .

  • @luvgizzle_5
    @luvgizzle_5 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    I love you James charles

  • @MathewCoo
    @MathewCoo 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    James... this song and music video is incredible.. the lightning in the video is just right! also this music video helped me to came out to my friends, love you!

  • @lucysturdivant9678
    @lucysturdivant9678 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I love James! When he’s pitching his idea for the warehouse. He gets emotional. You can just tell how much love he has ❤

  • @Rubeeroseee
    @Rubeeroseee 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    im so proud of you james, it makes me emotional to think how far you've come and how much more you have yet tp achieve in life!!

  • @hiralthakar7888
    @hiralthakar7888 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Absolutely love the "Can We Just Be Friends" MV. Amazingly choreographed by Lonni and starring by Easton & Eric. The lyrics are so great as well. Well done on the masterpiece James. I wish I could like it more than once ❤❤

  • @user-id7bi9hx7p
    @user-id7bi9hx7p 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    LOVE YOU JAMES! ♥️ ♥️ ♥️

  • @martinjones2659
    @martinjones2659 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    James you truly are inspiring keep doing your thing you will be even bigger than you are rn

  • @bvhills90210
    @bvhills90210 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    YAY OMG

    • @Freyah_Hawthorne
      @Freyah_Hawthorne 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@oogabooga496stop spamming

  • @itsanazmovement
    @itsanazmovement 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    You're amazing!!! I admire you for your genualaty and for your strength. Good luck in everything you do.❤

    • @Freyah_Hawthorne
      @Freyah_Hawthorne 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@oogabooga496dude be quiet

  • @evkathleen
    @evkathleen 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    this is beautiful james, congratulations on your first music video!❤️

  • @nat-dk9nr
    @nat-dk9nr 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    SO PROUD OF YOU JAMES ❤❤❤

  • @milameteva3968
    @milameteva3968 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    The song is amazing! You’re amazing and the videos is so amazing!❤️❤️❤️

  • @FarhanShaikh200
    @FarhanShaikh200 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Hardwork has paid u sis❤❤

  • @sebastianmoore7856
    @sebastianmoore7856 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    HI JAMES LOVE YOUUU❤❤❤

  • @GlitchyGoldenMoon
    @GlitchyGoldenMoon 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    THIS AND CALL ME BACK ARE ON MY PLAYLIST!

  • @liv.renee06
    @liv.renee06 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    truly an inspiration love you james!!🩷🩵

  • @user-km9qq9gf5r
    @user-km9qq9gf5r 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    James this song got me through some things , thank u so much for this❤

  • @tharika9353
    @tharika9353 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Congratulation James keep on going release more songs ♥️be happy I know this song means so much to you ♥️it is so happy to see your growth keep on going love u....♥️

  • @Emseitzy
    @Emseitzy 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I had chills literally 1 minute in, so much love for you and your story ❤️

  • @EvilCuntyQueen
    @EvilCuntyQueen 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    You slayed, mawmaw

  • @user-le5gp8ls2j
    @user-le5gp8ls2j 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Im impressed super proud of u james!! An Icon indeeedd❤❤

  • @koshmar2003
    @koshmar2003 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Impressed by you, putting yourself so into this amazing project. Absolutely stunning 🎉

  • @UNK4071
    @UNK4071 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Your song is absolutely amazing! You can easily hear, see, and feel that there was a lot of work put into it.

  • @bobo_boro24
    @bobo_boro24 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I love how determined James is for his work and yeah, Can We Just Be Friends has all my heart now ❤❤❤ !!!

  • @kxy._.
    @kxy._. 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    There’s been so many songs that I’ve related to but this one hits different it feels like everything packed into one song. The whole choreography is absolutely beautiful and words can’t express how much I love this song James better come out with an album💕

  • @iam_theo
    @iam_theo 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    From the song to the lyrics to the dance and finally video everything was done to perfection..... Love you James ❤❤❤❤

  • @zinlueslife5597
    @zinlueslife5597 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I didn’t want this to end .. just warmed my heart ❤️ this was a perfect combination of literally everything !

  • @dwightlindgron4657
    @dwightlindgron4657 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Looks like a ton of hard work great seeing your vision come to life!Congrats!❤🎉😮😊

  • @99bulletsarescene
    @99bulletsarescene 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Its honestly my new fav song, listen everyday on repeat! Relatable ❤ cant wait for you to find something real, you deserve it

  • @brianhan3634
    @brianhan3634 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I loved thissss. James ur hair un-styled looks sooooo good!!

  • @adamjaffe6262
    @adamjaffe6262 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +128

    Comment if u love james

  • @abisharp3961
    @abisharp3961 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Well done james I am so proud of you! Your music career has evolved into something so meaningful and emotional which is why it will be so successful ❤

    • @abisharp3961
      @abisharp3961 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@oogabooga496 I apologise for my positivity and support 😌

    • @abisharp3961
      @abisharp3961 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@oogabooga496nope, just sharing positivity and support 😌

    • @Freyah_Hawthorne
      @Freyah_Hawthorne 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@oogabooga496yawn

  • @_madirogers
    @_madirogers 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    You're incredible James. Seriously inspiring

  • @lordybird
    @lordybird 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    I love this song ❤

  • @AQualls12
    @AQualls12 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    And I've listened to it on loop for 1 week now at least 12x's a day!! I LOVVVVVE!!! And I'm pushing on anyone who doesn't already know! This song is SO perfectly put! And YOU DID THAT!!! I think SO many people can relate to do many things in this. I NEED more! And we tell how hard you've worked on your vocals! Just bravo! 👏👏👏👏👏

  • @MarilizeWarren
    @MarilizeWarren 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Not me crying once again! I'm so proud of you sister!!!🥹❤.

  • @Layla-lf9ye
    @Layla-lf9ye 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    I love this song❤❤❤

  • @Zoey_730
    @Zoey_730 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    JAMES I LITERALLY LOVE YOUR NEW SONG I PLAY IT LIKE 100000 TIMES A DAY I SHOWED ALL MY FRIENDS AND THEY THINK ITS AMAZING 💗🤩

  • @kacibell7141
    @kacibell7141 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    the talent for James, and the dancers is unreal.

  • @sarahdinh8151
    @sarahdinh8151 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    can we just be friends is amazing, tysm for making this song james u nailed it

  • @RajathSagar
    @RajathSagar 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    James, the making of this and your creative vision and direction made me so emotional. Very proud of you♥️

  • @meganmarie_90
    @meganmarie_90 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The song & video is literally everything. Been really loving the music ❤️

  • @samdesylva6236
    @samdesylva6236 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Such a beautiful song James and can’t believe your vision brought to life 💛 Shoutout to the dancer for being such powerhouses and also so elegant 🔥

  • @Ell2611
    @Ell2611 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    The fact that I under 10min is WILD

  • @twrturing
    @twrturing 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    proud of u james :)

  • @FreakyFeline88
    @FreakyFeline88 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I was quite surprised that James said that he visioned an apartment like in the Sims, because when I first saw the set I immediately thought of the game haha

  • @ArchieCorreia
    @ArchieCorreia 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Aww this made me cry 😢

  • @emmasmith7968
    @emmasmith7968 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I love how much thought and detail he puts into things

  • @dreamsingxld
    @dreamsingxld 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    proud of you my love

  • @kuhasbody
    @kuhasbody 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Your so talented James!!

  • @aliceakasha1891
    @aliceakasha1891 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I actually cried ... the lyrics the video the message behind it ... truly beautiful you made me realize so much in my relationships also that I relate so much to this song ❤ thank u

  • @koyelchattopadhyay1111
    @koyelchattopadhyay1111 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Such a masterpiece that you have created. Loved the beauty of the mv and the song.💗😌

  • @jimb0brite
    @jimb0brite 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You're a fecking natural dude. Just in life at this point. There's no ceiling to your optimism and I'm so glad to have been a part of of your...EPIC so far. "We've only just begun." The Carpenters.

  • @HarpersLovestory
    @HarpersLovestory 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    HI JAMES!!! ILYSM I LOVE YOUR SONGS AND VIDEOS

  • @AlongwithAlana
    @AlongwithAlana 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The chemistry between Easton and Eric is truly SO crystal clear from the very beginning! Congratulations to EVERYONE involved on a beautiful and perfect final product! 🫶

  • @jenaepiper
    @jenaepiper 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    James I really love the music video and everything about it and the song also and I have been a subscriber since 2019 and I always looked forward for every video. I don’t know how I found it but I am glad I did and I am grateful for finding it when I had started college. Keep up the good work and continue to do your best and being yourself. I literally cried while watching the music video and during this video also. Lots of love to you and your team and continue to be strong and resilient in your endeavors ❤😊😘
    P. S. Can’t wait to see more😁

  • @user-id7bi9hx7p
    @user-id7bi9hx7p 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    The song was so GOOD, I know every lyrics of the sing lol

  • @negingohar
    @negingohar 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    When is the color changing makeup challenge coming outtttt😍😅🙏🏻plssss

  • @luminssi
    @luminssi 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I loved to see this side of James, the mv was amazingg

  • @yesmush762
    @yesmush762 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    omg james u have come so far!! so proud of u sis!!

  • @rachelbaker.
    @rachelbaker. 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I have been screaming this song in my car !! I love it so much James !!! We need an album !