I don't have that problem. One day I put my blunt in what I thought was the cutest ashtray ever and, well, long story short my camera doesn't have a cap whiiiiieeeeee kinda bummed out about the beerstains but whatev
It's amazing all the comments over the years saying how worthless or stupid Glenn's videos are. Like, mindblowing. Are they watching the same fucking videos I am?! This increased my admittedly minimal knowledge of shooting footage 10-fold, and while watching a metal music channel, no less. Thanks for everything, Glenn!
I'm glad I didn't work A&R. Trey's song contest is just one example of great musicians that can't write their own song or follow instructions or understand how various websites work.
Great video! I do wanna offer some criticism for the "wrong frame rate" part though... 24 frames per second is not really the "sweetspot" for anything, it's a compromise due to older technical limitations that kinda just stuck around. Nowadays it's nothing more than an aesthetic choice. Its harder to make a film look good with high frame rate sure (camera jitter becomes more noticeable, mistakes become more obvious, CG tends to looks worse), but if we are talking about youtube videos where you are just talking to the audience and where the camera is completely steady, then high frame rate doesn't really look worse; unless it makes you remember the actually bad looking 30 fps stuff you used to watch as a kid I guess... I actually think your show might benefit from using 60 fps, specially for when you're capturing your screen to show a plugin or something, it's your choice obviously, the point is that 60 fps (or 30) is not a "wrong frame rate" on its own by any merit... What people SHOULD watch out for is being consistent with the framerate (shooting at 30fps and then editing at 24fps is gonna fuck up your video, 23.976 to 24 can also fuck you up), but other than that, there is no such thing as "wrong frame rate" if we are talking youtube videos! The real lesson here is that if you want people to send you footage at a specific framerate, you need to tell them to use that framerate!
@@SpectreSoundStudios Fair enough; its your show and you are in control of how you want it to look like. But its nothing more than a personal aesthetic choice at the end of the day. I guess to me it just felt you were arguing for more than that, but whatever.... Also The Hobbit is a terrible looking film (and terrible film in general) at any framerate imo xd. I think that a better example of a film looking like absolute ass because of high framerate is Gemini Man. Its horrible, you should look it up if you havent hahaha.
I was one of the musicians that submitted and had terrible use of my camera. You pushed me to get my shit together and I got way better results but still had room for improvement. Then I saw this video and took it to heart. I applied everything on a video I shot yesterday and got the best results of my life. In the end I had the tools just lacked knowledge. Thank you Glenn, you help us be better each day. Whoever doesn’t improve after something like this just doesn’t want to improve at all.
Glenn, as a working videographer this advice is SPOT ON! this tutorial is actually way better than most of the "tutorials" aimed at beginning videographers because it gives concise, real world advice on how to immediately improve your footage. especially the advice about shooting with the built in picture profiles. so many newcomers immediately obsess over the technicalities like which log profile is the best so they end up spending more time fiddling with colors and LUTs in premiere than actually making good content.
@@BasSk8arist17 I don't agree with it at all, I like faster frame rates, they make you feel like you're there. I don't watch TV or movies, I think that has something to do with it. I see a smoother video, nothing else.
Faster frame rates make it harder for movies to hide their production, you notice more things like camera shaking and cgi tends to look worse, that's why it looks more realistic at the same time it looks fake; but really the whole 24fps thing is there because of old technical limitations, it just stuck around as an industry standard, like 2.40 aspect ratio. None of this applies to Glenn's show, its just a preference of his that he wants to use 24fps, nothing more than that. Nobody tell him that a lot of music videos of, for example, Judas Priest are shot and shown at 30 fps XD
If you've ever watched a Berried Alive video, you've seen exactly what happens when you shoot guitar playing at too high a frame rate. It always looks like sped-up footage because it lacks the choppiness of fast motion at 24fps. Sure, it shows off how fast the playing is, but in the process it makes you look like you're trying to pull a fast one.
I strongly disagree on the frame rate discussion. It really depends on the look you want to achieve. If you insist on having a cinematic look for you videos, accepted. That explains why the movement in your videos always looked like everything had more weight to it. Anyways, for videos with fast action I stand by high frame rates. For my videos, I never film under 60fps since the fast movements being performed can get blurred out and become unclear. Well done >24fps video can look totally fine if done right and in the right context.
also, recording in 60fps means you can render your final product to 24fps. The other way round, not so easy... Although I don't know if 60 -> 24 fps looks different to native 24fps...
Agreed. I don’t think there’s anything inherently magical about 24fps. What you need is for all the footage to match. If you decide on 24fps, the other contributors should conform. Otherwise converting 30fps down to 24fps is what makes it look bad. Likewise, if you decide on 30fps, 24fps will look worse when it has to be converted.
Agreed! No disrespect to Glen because I really respect his experience, but I don’t give a crap what Hollywood does. I want to see the detail of the movements when I’m watching a musician play. 60fps at 125 shutter speed is my preference. Especially for filming drums. I’d rather be able to watch the musicians subtle techniques clearly than look “cinematic”, because let’s be real, it’s not “cinema”. But that’s just my preference.
@@nevereveravailable Motion blur (shutter speed) will vary. You can add it in post, but the render times will explode and at native 24fps 180° shutter it would still look better.
This is a great video Glenn. Despite being a photographer (but not a videographer) this was still super informative. It also demonstrates how much goes into making this series. Obviously, you’ve made quite an investment and it shows.
I’m not even a metal guy but I’ve been watching all of your production videos. These have been great for understanding how to make great music and videos. Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge with all of us.
Awesome video. Thanks so much Glenn! I watched a bunch of videos after getting my camera and they just left me confused. None cut through all the BS like you. This is going to help me so much.
This is absolutely the video I never knew I needed, but that was insanely helpful. Some things seem like being the obvious, yet cannot be emphasized enough. Thanks a lot!
Wow, I have been watching a lot of videos on U-Tube on this subject from all of the so-called Video experts over the years. Never seen such well-explained examples. Learned a lot just now watching this. A wealth of info here. You need to teach more of this! Thanks Glenn.
I agree with most of the info here, but at first I thought he mixed up the before and after at 19:28 . To each their own but, though a bit overexposed, the first shot has much better saturation and lighting. You did say after that he needs more lights, but I think he should have kept it the way it was until he got the new lights
Man I remember not knowing camera settings and then figuring out frame rates and being blown away how good it works. There are lots of great video creation channels to check out.
Absolutely LOVE this video, Glenn. I watched countless videos on how to shoot video but I do not remember any of them having all the necessary information in one single video, until this one came up. Also, I believe the most important aspect of shooting video is to just start doing it. No matter what gear you have, expensive or not, it is a learning process and the best way to learn is to actually do it and make mistakes. I have been doing it for almost two years now and I still miss a few details, but I still upload them so I remember to not make the same mistakes! Thanks!
Thank you so much, Glenn! You answered a lot of questions I've always been afraid to ask on dedicated communities for the fear of being ridiculed. Oh, those gatekeepers...
Ask away, if something's open. There's always nice well educated people around - just remember to not buy into the equipment craze :D The camera is not as important as proper lighting, story and audio.
@Dewd McMan I'm not sure how to respond to this... Of course a camera is important. But even with great color accuracy you still need to work with light and if audio, story, location is bad, it won't matter. Similar to a solid foundation to build that good wood on. I know more than one person that bought a BM URSA or even Red Scarlet. Used up their whole budget, with just enough left for one 50mm prime, a battery, one card and a tripod. Obviously that stuff lost 70% of it's value three years later. Mics, lamps and modifiers don't cost much anymore and will give you a much better ROI. Even on large hollywood sets the camera is only 5-10% of the budget.
@Dewd McMan That was either a very elaborate troll or something where I don't know where or wether to start explaining. Had a good laugh either way, thanks :-)
Yes! Thank you! My eyes roll so hard every time I hear people gushing about "moar framerate!!" That's the gamer community spilling over into other sectors.
same goes for resolution... for most media consumption 720p is more than enogh! Sure, if you are watching a movie with amazing video composition, then 4k can make a difference. But for youtube videos, 1080p is more than enough for watching. Though I agree to always store the raw project in as high resolution as possible.
For some videos it makes sense to shot at higher framerates, including music performances. But then you go for 60fps or higher. 30 is indeed a weird in-between.
It's consumer conditioning by the tech-industry in general. The only reliable constant on the market is the incremental increase of processor and memory bandwidth; so manufacturers in every sector keep trying to find new applications for it despite diminishing returns and marketeers keep overselling its significance.
Amazing advice Glenn! As somebody who has always used auto mode on my Sony mirrorless, and currently trying to learn proper camera settings for guitar/bass content, I found this video very helpful. Thank you!
Months ago using the settings glenn talked about, I made a badass video on a t2i, it reall it how you use it. Even phones have "pro options" in the camera. my s9 has this and the video looks great with the right lighting, and color correction/grading. But the sensor is shit.
Some very nice riffs and tones, it's really hard to find someone who knows about lighting and editing, I've been learning but there is so muchhhh to learn. Nice video dude.
hey glenn! love your content, just wanted to comment on the blackmagic series since i’ve used them myself. i hear your gripes and they’re valid points but when you said “when the fuck are you idiots gonna make the camera that your customers actually fucking want” it had me thinking, this camera is designed for & marketed towards being used by a pro cinema team, not really solo hobbyists. so yes the issues you laid out are the right symptoms but i think the diagnosis should be shifted from it being a fault on blackmagic’s part, to maybe just not being a good recommendation for independent creators. they do produce some crazy footage that’s for sure
Man, Glenn.... where was this when I tried starting a little TH-cam Channel for my acoustic covers and singer songwriter stuff...? Took me years to get the point where I was happy with the audio quality, but the videos are boring, poorly shot, poorly lit, and I never could find the solutions to fix it. This has been immensely helpful and you have inspired me to take another crack at it. I've had one video where I said to myself, "Okay, maybe I could do something with this" but I think it was just dumb luck and to a trained eye, was probably still objectively bad. Now I hope to continually improve, as I have with recording and mixing. It has to be said, a large part of the credit for that goes to your channel, Warren's channel, and many others. Thanks for what you do
Photography professor here. This is probably the best, simple and basic video tutorial I've seen on TH-cam. Real world tips on how to get the job done and get it done well without a lot of hassle. Yeah, pedants and whiners will find nits to pick. Ignore 'em. If you're starting out, following down-to-earth tips like these is how to get started on the right foot. Bravo.
Hey Glenn! I literally don't know anything about video recording so this was really helpful! I was wondering if the settings described in the video would work in an open air situation with natural light. Keep the good content!
This is a really interesting and informative vid. You clearly learnt a great deal in your evolution as a content producer. I will definitely be coming back to this for reference
I was checking the Black Magic. A buddy of mine uses them but I noticed no flip screen. Deal breaker. I’m going to go Panasonic. Thx for reaffirming my feelings on this Glenn. Come on Black Magic
This video is literally a lifesaver, I can't thank you enough. I almost drowned in the sea of nonsensical and unnecessary ''advices'' given to me by every single person who ever touched a DSLR camera, let alone used them properly. Which brings me to the point- the best things are almost always dead simple. The more you overthink and overcomplicate, the worse and more convoluted it gets.
Also, if you’re recording audio on a separate device, make sure you are recording at 48hz not 44.1. Video cameras record audio at 48hz . They need to match otherwise the sync can drift apart
holy shit, perfect timing!!! i'm shooting my first video for youtube tmrw and i was clueless how to use my 90D... i had every single setting wrong lol. gonna have to watch this a few more times. thank you Glenn, this is great stuff as usual
I disagree with the blanket statement of 24 fps. While it may be perfect for your show if someone is playing fast technical passages the extra frames help a lot when you slow it down for learning material. I think it’s important to at least mention that certain applications you may wish to shoot at 60 or even 120 fps (120 allows for smoother slow motion in the editing phase) 30 fps on the other hand has several benefits over 24 on the internet, since displays are generally running at vsynced 60Hz you want the framerate to be neatly divisible to maintain a consistent frame rate. 30 fps video on 60 Hz displays is simply frame doubled. 24 on a 60 hz displays is converted using a variation on 3:2 pulldown where in five frames you’ll get a duplicated frame at 30 fps which is then frame doubled. This causes a characteristic stutter on displays that don’t support or did not receive a signal to switch to a 24 or 48 Hz refresh such as viewing a video in a browser window. Modern encoding is pretty good at hiding these frames but you can still catch them once you know what to look for or on a particularly bad conversion (like the conversions done by the intel 4000 series integrated graphics). I’ll edit this if I happen to have other disagreements, however, I doubt that I will have any worth posting because they’ll probably be pure opinion rather than having any actual merit.
Thanks, a lot of us needed this video! Could you do a series where you go more in depth on each topic? It was hard to tell exactly was good/ bad about each thing you mentioned, because I'm not much of a camera person and simply don't know enough about what to look out for when judging different video looks
I feel like I've learned more from this than I have on channels that solely focus on photo and video production. Everything was explained in a way just about anyone could understand and just in depth enough to get the point across. Very well done good sir! 👍
The reason why a lot of people send videos in at 30fps instead of 24fps is probably because most people who send videos in record on their phone instead of a camera
@@thesisterfister2984They can. It's as simple as changing the frame rate by tapping the frame rate option in the top left. It's truly, not, hard, at all...
man this is all amazing information! i just started doing videos of my playing and have no idea what im doing! this video is going to help with all the issues ive been having! thank you glenn!!!!!!!
As a bass player, I thought all of the “bad” guitar videos looked “reasonably decent.” Sure they all could’ve been better, but I liked the “improved” versions even less. 🤷🏿♀️ That said, I really appreciate _all_ of the tips in this video! I struggle with analysis paralysis before every video project, because I know enough to know that I don’t understand any technical aspects of photography. Who knew that my best filmmaking tips would come from a “metal” channel. Thanks a lot!
I’ve watched several TH-cam videos on this (like maybe 50 of them) and I felt the same. A metal channel is what had the best information. None of the other “experts” have such a to-the-point video.
Thank you for this Glenn. I've started making videos in some pathetic attempt at promotion, and though I have been on a few film and photo shoots in my time now, when it comes to DIY I just set up the iphone etc. I did a few things, but I forgot a lot of what is mentioned here, that i've personally experienced. But in the rush when trying to be your own crew you can forget. Having a boot camp where someone is shouting at you with a checklist of things for you to go through and set up is pretty invaluable. Yeah, it means it takes longer before you can get to you actual playing, but the end results pays off. Cheers, Toby vdP
Trying to make an edit with content at different frame rates is no fun. If everything is at a standard frame rate ie: 24fps, then the edit will look a lot nicer.
Pretty easy to pick the difference. Most people can tell the difference between movie frame rate (24 fps) and TV frame rate (30 fps). Picking between 24 or 25 fps is mainly for editing reasons. It's easier to work with clips that are all in the same frame rate.
Any tips for live video ? I'm a busker. I have a camcorder that I bungee cord to a tree or a pillar and hope for the best. Is there any hope for me ? What are the good cameras in the "Someone Could Swipe This" range ?
Very nice! First camera video I've seen where these functions are explained well to the common people. You went over a lot of information that makes sense in a short amount of time. I've watched a lot of camera tutorials, they never get to the point and are boring as heck!
I've been shooting music videos for my covers for years and that no flip screens section spoke to me on a SPIRITUAL level. My personal camera is a Canon Rebel SL2 and, though it only shoots in FHD (1920x1080), it has a flip out screen and the auto focus is AMAZING! Planning on upgrading to the SL3 when I get the money since it shoots in 4K!
BRANDON, I SORT OF solved that problem with a clip on a small mirror. I mounted another mirror on a pop filter gooseneck & it allows me to hook it into the tripod so I can see myself. I have also experimented with bath vanity mirrors that enlarge the image reflected but it is a personal preference to what I use where. Works best on a still camera on a tripod but have done some moving camera work as well... Hope this helps a bit!
Keep in mind that when filming 4K with the SL3 you get a crop factor of 2.64 instead of the usual 1.6. There are also some autofocus limitations in 4k. I don't film much/at all so I'm not saying you should get something else, just put attention to this little details before you buy anything. If you only shoot pictures, the SL3 is a neat little camera, I can assure you that.
Thanks for another helpful video Glen. I never record any of my playing, just don't have an idea how to get it looking good, only have a phone to record with. I'll look into some cheaper options and might start doing it now. Clear and concise as always🤘
You missed a very important thing to watch out for when collaborating with other people - do not mix and match different framerates! The shooting resolution and framerate should be determined beforehand. Additionally, 24 and 25 fps are absolutely not interchangeable, it's one or the other. Mix them together and you get a 4% speed drift, a plethora of sync issues and a very pissed off editor.
14: FILM YOUR REAL TAKE, DON'T MIME! *** I try to always film my real takes... It will result in lots (!!!) of retakes to get that "perfect" performance, but you will learn to become more fascist to your own playing this way and in the end more reliable in a live situation etc. The best thing with filming real takes instead of "filming afterwards" is that you will allow yourself to IMPROVISE GUITAR SOLOS! Good luck improvising a guitar solo and then trying to learn that + film it. Hehe *** However, I'm admitedly a big hypocrite because sometimes I DO fix 1-2 notes in post if I have already spent a lot of time filming and start to get frustrated and that never helps. In the end it's just a fucking guitar playthrough video that max 100-500 people will watch anyway. (my guitar videos are on another TH-cam account, if anybody enters this account to see anything you aint gonna find much xD )
This is probably one of the most informative videos I've seen in a while! I don't have much experience with how to setup cameras correctly, and therefore, my videos don't look the best. I'm definitively taking a lot of notes from this video to try to step up my game. Thanks so much for putting all this info together, Glenn!
After binge watching your videos I determined : "YOU ROCK DUDE"! I can't believe you never were a Drill Sergeant, seems like you're a natural shoe-in... Disabled Vet needs all the help I can get. Raw beginner at videography for posting on TH-cam, baby steps hopefully will get me there, (Brain Damage causes memory loss and confusion)
With the old video shots you included in this, it really shows how much weight you've lost, dude. You've greatly improved on guitar, greatly improved your video production skills, you've lost a shittonne of weight...you're killing it :D
Wow. This is awesome. Was not expecting some great photography advice. Glenn have you ever thought about doing a second channel dedicated to photography?
Woooowwww, i just purchased my first DSLR camera (Canon sl2) and your video comes in a perfect timing, I learned a lot with your video, thank you so much Glenn!!!!!!!
@24:00 I was looking at your shot while you were talking about not having the subject's head in the middle of the shot, when you pulled back to your regular shot I thought "the rule of thirds" and how you had set up perfect. Then you started talking about the rule. Dang, for once I knew what you were talking about!!
I really appreciate your advice on here, I’ve made a few screw ups with my own camera settings in the past and my videos probably wouldn’t meet your standards! Tbh I use different cameras for different setups. For me talking I use an ipad pro with the filmic pro app so that I have greater control over the exposure settings. I know this breaks the rule of the small sensor, however because it’s on an iPad pro 12 inch I have a masssssive screen which I can adjust in real time with functions on the screen. Again, I know this breaks your small sensor rule though that user interface really works for me. What would be cool is if I could plug a dslr into an ipad and get the feed from the camera so I could see exactly what the camera is picking up without depending on a tiny screen like on my ax53 handicam which is such a low resolution screen that I can’t even tell if it’s out of focus until it’s too late!
Great video Glen. I am into cameras and you nailed it. I have a C100 mkII cinema camera. With that camera I can set the shutter speed for low light and go down to 1/12 , 1/6 and 1/3. And at 1/12 shutter speed the motion blur trails you get off the fingers is awesome. And the footage looks better with less lights lighting the scene.
I had a few minutes to fill at work and my God this was helpful! Thank you thank you thank you, Glenn. I almost made the mistake of purchasing a Black Magic unit and I’m glad I watched this. I’m definitely going to pursue a Lumix GH4. I just wish the facility I shoot at had better lighting but for our circumstances it is what it is for now. Awesome video.
Go for the GH5. HDMI A, IBIS, better color science, higher frame rate, 10 bit 422, dual SD etc. - I did not like the GH4, but the GH5 I love (even better with a speed boosted and EF lenses). With the upcoming GH6 the market will be flooded with well maintained used ones as well.
Thanks for this video Glenn! I admit, despite doing TH-cam for several years now, I’ve never been very well educated on how to set up my cameras. I’ve watched several videos from the camera and videography channels, but didn’t understand most of them. You have FINALLY explained all of this to me in novice terms. I’m putting these pointers to work in my next video tomorrow! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
Thank you for doing this video. As someone who does photography and editing. You are spot on! And Lights are the Keyyyyyy. OMG how it changes everything in the shot. I knew a bunch of what you said and also learned a lot. Rock on!
One thing I love about your videos is that you don't endorse something and just say why it's good. You show us why. You didn't just tell us what cameras are good. You showed us shots through different cameras so we could see for ourselves how they look. It's all about the evidence.
10:30 Don't kid yourself, Glenn, we all know you need al the help you can get to look a bit presentable. That's not ocd, that's just making sure we don't wake up drenched in sweat screaming after watching one of your videos, And we thank you for that.
ive stopped making videos because of the lack of a front facing screen. i couldnt afford one that wasnt on a phone. thank you for the rant on this topic. its an absolutely brick-head design problem. the camera also needs a serious built in microphone as well. theres room on them they dont have to be tiny crap or non-existent
Thank you for doing the frame rate/shutter speed rant. Usually you have to go to movie nerds to hear it despite it being relevant for ALL VIDEOS!!!!
You neglected to mention a big mistake that I'm sure many bass players make when shooting video: forgetting to take off the lens cap. 😝
I don't have that problem. One day I put my blunt in what I thought was the cutest ashtray ever and, well, long story short my camera doesn't have a cap whiiiiieeeeee kinda bummed out about the beerstains but whatev
@@ditmarvanbelle1061 lol, sounds like something I would do
and for all so caled guitar geniuses dont for get to turn it on 🤡
Their biggest mistake is thinking that anybody would care.
@@ShawnTheBassist369 Called* happens to the best of us friend, don’t worry
It's amazing all the comments over the years saying how worthless or stupid Glenn's videos are. Like, mindblowing. Are they watching the same fucking videos I am?! This increased my admittedly minimal knowledge of shooting footage 10-fold, and while watching a metal music channel, no less. Thanks for everything, Glenn!
"Who are we kidding, we are talking about musicians, the single laziest.." oo oo oo, he's talking about me!
I could clean up my own garbage, but I have more important things to do.
*plays video games in thigh deep pile of crud*
Not just musicians.
🤣🤣🤣
I'm glad I didn't work A&R. Trey's song contest is just one example of great musicians that can't write their own song or follow instructions or understand how various websites work.
I just put a shit ton of filters on my shitty videos, so they look like what they are, shit.
Great video! I do wanna offer some criticism for the "wrong frame rate" part though... 24 frames per second is not really the "sweetspot" for anything, it's a compromise due to older technical limitations that kinda just stuck around. Nowadays it's nothing more than an aesthetic choice. Its harder to make a film look good with high frame rate sure (camera jitter becomes more noticeable, mistakes become more obvious, CG tends to looks worse), but if we are talking about youtube videos where you are just talking to the audience and where the camera is completely steady, then high frame rate doesn't really look worse; unless it makes you remember the actually bad looking 30 fps stuff you used to watch as a kid I guess... I actually think your show might benefit from using 60 fps, specially for when you're capturing your screen to show a plugin or something, it's your choice obviously, the point is that 60 fps (or 30) is not a "wrong frame rate" on its own by any merit... What people SHOULD watch out for is being consistent with the framerate (shooting at 30fps and then editing at 24fps is gonna fuck up your video, 23.976 to 24 can also fuck you up), but other than that, there is no such thing as "wrong frame rate" if we are talking youtube videos! The real lesson here is that if you want people to send you footage at a specific framerate, you need to tell them to use that framerate!
If someone wants to appear on my show, 30fps is most definitely the erring frame rate.
@@SpectreSoundStudios Fair enough; its your show and you are in control of how you want it to look like. But its nothing more than a personal aesthetic choice at the end of the day. I guess to me it just felt you were arguing for more than that, but whatever.... Also The Hobbit is a terrible looking film (and terrible film in general) at any framerate imo xd. I think that a better example of a film looking like absolute ass because of high framerate is Gemini Man. Its horrible, you should look it up if you havent hahaha.
@@vicentebravocabezasI am NOT reading all that
I was one of the musicians that submitted and had terrible use of my camera. You pushed me to get my shit together and I got way better results but still had room for improvement. Then I saw this video and took it to heart. I applied everything on a video I shot yesterday and got the best results of my life. In the end I had the tools just lacked knowledge.
Thank you Glenn, you help us be better each day. Whoever doesn’t improve after something like this just doesn’t want to improve at all.
Thanks, Luis!
Glenn, as a working videographer this advice is SPOT ON! this tutorial is actually way better than most of the "tutorials" aimed at beginning videographers because it gives concise, real world advice on how to immediately improve your footage. especially the advice about shooting with the built in picture profiles. so many newcomers immediately obsess over the technicalities like which log profile is the best so they end up spending more time fiddling with colors and LUTs in premiere than actually making good content.
Thanks Miguel! I speak as someone who has made many, MANY mistakes in video :)
LOADS of really great information in this video!
Glad it was helpful!
Yah man most interesting video to date. Love it!
Agree!
Great video!
Right on time. Literally just took the plunge, emptied account ready to crash and burn ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
As a former video engineer, turned video editor, turned internet job guy, this video hit the spot.
I agree with things looking "too realistic". Because of that it looks fake. It's a weird thing but it is what it is. Great tips man, thanks.
Agreed. Refresh rates do the same thing. I feel like they make regular movies look like soap shows or novellas.
@@BasSk8arist17 I don't agree with it at all, I like faster frame rates, they make you feel like you're there. I don't watch TV or movies, I think that has something to do with it. I see a smoother video, nothing else.
Faster frame rates make it harder for movies to hide their production, you notice more things like camera shaking and cgi tends to look worse, that's why it looks more realistic at the same time it looks fake; but really the whole 24fps thing is there because of old technical limitations, it just stuck around as an industry standard, like 2.40 aspect ratio. None of this applies to Glenn's show, its just a preference of his that he wants to use 24fps, nothing more than that. Nobody tell him that a lot of music videos of, for example, Judas Priest are shot and shown at 30 fps XD
The first time I saw a movie at a high framerate, like 60 i hated it. Still doesn't look right to me faster
If you've ever watched a Berried Alive video, you've seen exactly what happens when you shoot guitar playing at too high a frame rate. It always looks like sped-up footage because it lacks the choppiness of fast motion at 24fps. Sure, it shows off how fast the playing is, but in the process it makes you look like you're trying to pull a fast one.
This vide knocked out a whole semester of photography and video making school in 30mins. Glen, MOAR ... we need MOAR!!!
Ty!
I strongly disagree on the frame rate discussion.
It really depends on the look you want to achieve. If you insist on having a cinematic look for you videos, accepted. That explains why the movement in your videos always looked like everything had more weight to it.
Anyways, for videos with fast action I stand by high frame rates.
For my videos, I never film under 60fps since the fast movements being performed can get blurred out and become unclear.
Well done >24fps video can look totally fine if done right and in the right context.
also, recording in 60fps means you can render your final product to 24fps. The other way round, not so easy... Although I don't know if 60 -> 24 fps looks different to native 24fps...
Agreed. I don’t think there’s anything inherently magical about 24fps. What you need is for all the footage to match. If you decide on 24fps, the other contributors should conform. Otherwise converting 30fps down to 24fps is what makes it look bad. Likewise, if you decide on 30fps, 24fps will look worse when it has to be converted.
Agreed! No disrespect to Glen because I really respect his experience, but I don’t give a crap what Hollywood does. I want to see the detail of the movements when I’m watching a musician play. 60fps at 125 shutter speed is my preference. Especially for filming drums. I’d rather be able to watch the musicians subtle techniques clearly than look “cinematic”, because let’s be real, it’s not “cinema”. But that’s just my preference.
He crearly says its ideal to use higher frame rate for outdoors stuff like sports. But not so in an indoors controlled enviroment
@@nevereveravailable Motion blur (shutter speed) will vary. You can add it in post, but the render times will explode and at native 24fps 180° shutter it would still look better.
This is a great video Glenn. Despite being a photographer (but not a videographer) this was still super informative. It also demonstrates how much goes into making this series. Obviously, you’ve made quite an investment and it shows.
I’m not even a metal guy but I’ve been watching all of your production videos. These have been great for understanding how to make great music and videos. Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge with all of us.
Awesome video. Thanks so much Glenn! I watched a bunch of videos after getting my camera and they just left me confused. None cut through all the BS like you. This is going to help me so much.
This is absolutely the video I never knew I needed, but that was insanely helpful. Some things seem like being the obvious, yet cannot be emphasized enough. Thanks a lot!
Thanks for the video Glenn. I was anxious to send anything for this exact reason 🤣 Gotta try again
Wow, I have been watching a lot of videos on U-Tube on this subject from all of the so-called Video experts over the years. Never seen such well-explained examples. Learned a lot just now watching this. A wealth of info here. You need to teach more of this! Thanks Glenn.
What's this "U-Tube" you speak about?
I agree with most of the info here, but at first I thought he mixed up the before and after at 19:28 . To each their own but, though a bit overexposed, the first shot has much better saturation and lighting.
You did say after that he needs more lights, but I think he should have kept it the way it was until he got the new lights
Man I remember not knowing camera settings and then figuring out frame rates and being blown away how good it works. There are lots of great video creation channels to check out.
Absolutely LOVE this video, Glenn. I watched countless videos on how to shoot video but I do not remember any of them having all the necessary information in one single video, until this one came up. Also, I believe the most important aspect of shooting video is to just start doing it. No matter what gear you have, expensive or not, it is a learning process and the best way to learn is to actually do it and make mistakes. I have been doing it for almost two years now and I still miss a few details, but I still upload them so I remember to not make the same mistakes! Thanks!
Thank you so much, Glenn! You answered a lot of questions I've always been afraid to ask on dedicated communities for the fear of being ridiculed. Oh, those gatekeepers...
Happy to help, Michael!
Ask away, if something's open. There's always nice well educated people around - just remember to not buy into the equipment craze :D The camera is not as important as proper lighting, story and audio.
@Dewd McMan I'm not sure how to respond to this... Of course a camera is important. But even with great color accuracy you still need to work with light and if audio, story, location is bad, it won't matter. Similar to a solid foundation to build that good wood on.
I know more than one person that bought a BM URSA or even Red Scarlet. Used up their whole budget, with just enough left for one 50mm prime, a battery, one card and a tripod. Obviously that stuff lost 70% of it's value three years later.
Mics, lamps and modifiers don't cost much anymore and will give you a much better ROI. Even on large hollywood sets the camera is only 5-10% of the budget.
@Dewd McMan That was either a very elaborate troll or something where I don't know where or wether to start explaining. Had a good laugh either way, thanks :-)
@Dewd McMan STFU and drop the passive aggressive bullshit =)
Yoooo! Perfect timing! I was really hoping you'd do a video covering this! Thanks brother!
Yes! Thank you! My eyes roll so hard every time I hear people gushing about "moar framerate!!" That's the gamer community spilling over into other sectors.
120 fps or nothing.
same goes for resolution... for most media consumption 720p is more than enogh! Sure, if you are watching a movie with amazing video composition, then 4k can make a difference. But for youtube videos, 1080p is more than enough for watching. Though I agree to always store the raw project in as high resolution as possible.
For some videos it makes sense to shot at higher framerates, including music performances. But then you go for 60fps or higher. 30 is indeed a weird in-between.
It's consumer conditioning by the tech-industry in general. The only reliable constant on the market is the incremental increase of processor and memory bandwidth; so manufacturers in every sector keep trying to find new applications for it despite diminishing returns and marketeers keep overselling its significance.
As an avid pc gamer and wanna-be film maker I feel your pain.
It’s awesome people took your advice to heart and worked to improve their videos. The results truly speak for themselves.
It's really not that difficult once you have a grasp of the basics.
Amazing advice Glenn! As somebody who has always used auto mode on my Sony mirrorless, and currently trying to learn proper camera settings for guitar/bass content, I found this video very helpful. Thank you!
Months ago using the settings glenn talked about, I made a badass video on a t2i, it reall it how you use it. Even phones have "pro options" in the camera. my s9 has this and the video looks great with the right lighting, and color correction/grading. But the sensor is shit.
Some very nice riffs and tones, it's really hard to find someone who knows about lighting and editing, I've been learning but there is so muchhhh to learn. Nice video dude.
hey glenn! love your content, just wanted to comment on the blackmagic series since i’ve used them myself. i hear your gripes and they’re valid points but when you said “when the fuck are you idiots gonna make the camera that your customers actually fucking want” it had me thinking, this camera is designed for & marketed towards being used by a pro cinema team, not really solo hobbyists. so yes the issues you laid out are the right symptoms but i think the diagnosis should be shifted from it being a fault on blackmagic’s part, to maybe just not being a good recommendation for independent creators. they do produce some crazy footage that’s for sure
Man, Glenn.... where was this when I tried starting a little TH-cam Channel for my acoustic covers and singer songwriter stuff...? Took me years to get the point where I was happy with the audio quality, but the videos are boring, poorly shot, poorly lit, and I never could find the solutions to fix it. This has been immensely helpful and you have inspired me to take another crack at it. I've had one video where I said to myself, "Okay, maybe I could do something with this" but I think it was just dumb luck and to a trained eye, was probably still objectively bad. Now I hope to continually improve, as I have with recording and mixing. It has to be said, a large part of the credit for that goes to your channel, Warren's channel, and many others. Thanks for what you do
Happy to help, Jordan!
Photography professor here. This is probably the best, simple and basic video tutorial I've seen on TH-cam. Real world tips on how to get the job done and get it done well without a lot of hassle. Yeah, pedants and whiners will find nits to pick. Ignore 'em. If you're starting out, following down-to-earth tips like these is how to get started on the right foot. Bravo.
Much appreciated!
@@SpectreSoundStudios Don't make too much of it. I am a bass player, after all ;-)
@@ZonkerRoberts get well soon!
Hey Glenn! I literally don't know anything about video recording so this was really helpful! I was wondering if the settings described in the video would work in an open air situation with natural light. Keep the good content!
Sure... natural light is wonderful, but you still can't overexpose. Get those zebras working!
23:12 I was blown away by the results
This is what they should teach in film school 101 classes, but believe it or not they don't lol.
Best video I've seen on practical advice on recording videos, and you're an AUDIO channel. I've been watching you since 2018. This was awesome, Glenn.
Appreciate that
This is a really interesting and informative vid. You clearly learnt a great deal in your evolution as a content producer. I will definitely be coming back to this for reference
Video isn't hard but you definitely need to research what each settings does and make sure everything's correct. Great advice.
I was checking the Black Magic. A buddy of mine uses them but I noticed no flip screen. Deal breaker. I’m going to go Panasonic. Thx for reaffirming my feelings on this Glenn. Come on Black Magic
This video is literally a lifesaver, I can't thank you enough. I almost drowned in the sea of nonsensical and unnecessary ''advices'' given to me by every single person who ever touched a DSLR camera, let alone used them properly. Which brings me to the point- the best things are almost always dead simple. The more you overthink and overcomplicate, the worse and more convoluted it gets.
Indeed! I tight color grading was tough, till a friend from a TV studio showed me how little he does !
Also, if you’re recording audio on a separate device, make sure you are recording at 48hz not 44.1. Video cameras record audio at 48hz . They need to match otherwise the sync can drift apart
I just switched to 48khz from 44.1khz. in my studio. I'm glad I did. with all the videos I make.
holy shit, perfect timing!!! i'm shooting my first video for youtube tmrw and i was clueless how to use my 90D... i had every single setting wrong lol. gonna have to watch this a few more times. thank you Glenn, this is great stuff as usual
Actually lots of great tips here. With a great rise of passionate players and content creators, this set of overlooked basics is gold.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I disagree with the blanket statement of 24 fps. While it may be perfect for your show if someone is playing fast technical passages the extra frames help a lot when you slow it down for learning material. I think it’s important to at least mention that certain applications you may wish to shoot at 60 or even 120 fps (120 allows for smoother slow motion in the editing phase)
30 fps on the other hand has several benefits over 24 on the internet, since displays are generally running at vsynced 60Hz you want the framerate to be neatly divisible to maintain a consistent frame rate. 30 fps video on 60 Hz displays is simply frame doubled. 24 on a 60 hz displays is converted using a variation on 3:2 pulldown where in five frames you’ll get a duplicated frame at 30 fps which is then frame doubled. This causes a characteristic stutter on displays that don’t support or did not receive a signal to switch to a 24 or 48 Hz refresh such as viewing a video in a browser window. Modern encoding is pretty good at hiding these frames but you can still catch them once you know what to look for or on a particularly bad conversion (like the conversions done by the intel 4000 series integrated graphics).
I’ll edit this if I happen to have other disagreements, however, I doubt that I will have any worth posting because they’ll probably be pure opinion rather than having any actual merit.
Thanks, a lot of us needed this video!
Could you do a series where you go more in depth on each topic? It was hard to tell exactly was good/ bad about each thing you mentioned, because I'm not much of a camera person and simply don't know enough about what to look out for when judging different video looks
I feel like I've learned more from this than I have on channels that solely focus on photo and video production. Everything was explained in a way just about anyone could understand and just in depth enough to get the point across. Very well done good sir! 👍
He's dumbing it down for us Bass players lol
5:20 is exactly how I greet people on a daily basis.
This is one of the best "how to get started recording" videos Ive ever seen.
I get my popcorn, relax, and wait to get yelled at. AND i get good info. Great stuff, bro!
The reason why a lot of people send videos in at 30fps instead of 24fps is probably because most people who send videos in record on their phone instead of a camera
exactly, the only cameras i have are my ipad camera and my gopro hero 2 from 5 million years ago
@@jimthethirdprobably lol I think there are camera apps that unlock that stuff though
an iphone can be set to record at 24fps
@@xxEzraBxxx true but does everyone do that?
@@thesisterfister2984They can. It's as simple as changing the frame rate by tapping the frame rate option in the top left.
It's truly, not, hard, at all...
man this is all amazing information! i just started doing videos of my playing and have no idea what im doing! this video is going to help with all the issues ive been having! thank you glenn!!!!!!!
As a bass player, I thought all of the “bad” guitar videos looked “reasonably decent.” Sure they all could’ve been better, but I liked the “improved” versions even less. 🤷🏿♀️
That said, I really appreciate _all_ of the tips in this video! I struggle with analysis paralysis before every video project, because I know enough to know that I don’t understand any technical aspects of photography. Who knew that my best filmmaking tips would come from a “metal” channel. Thanks a lot!
I’ve watched several TH-cam videos on this (like maybe 50 of them) and I felt the same. A metal channel is what had the best information. None of the other “experts” have such a to-the-point video.
Thank you for this Glenn. I've started making videos in some pathetic attempt at promotion, and though I have been on a few film and photo shoots in my time now, when it comes to DIY I just set up the iphone etc. I did a few things, but I forgot a lot of what is mentioned here, that i've personally experienced. But in the rush when trying to be your own crew you can forget. Having a boot camp where someone is shouting at you with a checklist of things for you to go through and set up is pretty invaluable. Yeah, it means it takes longer before you can get to you actual playing, but the end results pays off. Cheers, Toby vdP
I'd really like to see Glen 'Cecil B Demille' Fricker do a blind test of 24, 25, and 30 fps video and see if he can pick the difference.
Trying to make an edit with content at different frame rates is no fun.
If everything is at a standard frame rate ie: 24fps, then the edit will look a lot nicer.
Probably not except 30 is a little more over realistic
Pretty easy to pick the difference. Most people can tell the difference between movie frame rate (24 fps) and TV frame rate (30 fps).
Picking between 24 or 25 fps is mainly for editing reasons. It's easier to work with clips that are all in the same frame rate.
30fps is as obvious as a fart in a car.
@@SpectreSoundStudios fart jokes
Thank you so much for this info, Glenn! I'll keep all this in mind when I'm able to afford a decent camera. You're doing God's work
Damn I needed this video, awesome stuff!
I like your down to earth approach, Glenn. Keep up the good work!
14. Don't cup the camera.
FUCK... WHY NOT?
Any tips for live video ? I'm a busker. I have a camcorder that I bungee cord to a tree or a pillar and hope for the best. Is there any hope for me ? What are the good cameras in the "Someone Could Swipe This" range ?
😅 Looks like I got some work to do......
Thanks Glenn!
Hope you liked the mix!
Very nice! First camera video I've seen where these functions are explained well to the common people. You went over a lot of information that makes sense in a short amount of time. I've watched a lot of camera tutorials, they never get to the point and are boring as heck!
I've been shooting music videos for my covers for years and that no flip screens section spoke to me on a SPIRITUAL level. My personal camera is a Canon Rebel SL2 and, though it only shoots in FHD (1920x1080), it has a flip out screen and the auto focus is AMAZING! Planning on upgrading to the SL3 when I get the money since it shoots in 4K!
BRANDON, I SORT OF solved that problem with a clip on a small mirror. I mounted another mirror on a pop filter gooseneck & it allows me to hook it into the tripod so I can see myself. I have also experimented with bath vanity mirrors that enlarge the image reflected but it is a personal preference to what I use where. Works best on a still camera on a tripod but have done some moving camera work as well... Hope this helps a bit!
Keep in mind that when filming 4K with the SL3 you get a crop factor of 2.64 instead of the usual 1.6. There are also some autofocus limitations in 4k. I don't film much/at all so I'm not saying you should get something else, just put attention to this little details before you buy anything. If you only shoot pictures, the SL3 is a neat little camera, I can assure you that.
Thanks for another helpful video Glen. I never record any of my playing, just don't have an idea how to get it looking good, only have a phone to record with. I'll look into some cheaper options and might start doing it now. Clear and concise as always🤘
You missed a very important thing to watch out for when collaborating with other people - do not mix and match different framerates! The shooting resolution and framerate should be determined beforehand. Additionally, 24 and 25 fps are absolutely not interchangeable, it's one or the other. Mix them together and you get a 4% speed drift, a plethora of sync issues and a very pissed off editor.
Pfft, always shoot 4K 240 fps.
Any tips on how to mic-ing up? Or how to shoot a guitar play through for a room which isn't acoustically treated but you have a video camera?
I'd rather see a demo video in 60fps tbh but what do I know
Video in 60fps is slow motion. Because the timeline is Usually 24 FPS. We’re not making a video game.
Great Tips! I know you been there done that. I appreciate you shearing your knowledge so we don't have to waste time and Money!
14: FILM YOUR REAL TAKE, DON'T MIME! ***
I try to always film my real takes... It will result in lots (!!!) of retakes to get that "perfect" performance, but you will learn to become more fascist to your own playing this way and in the end more reliable in a live situation etc.
The best thing with filming real takes instead of "filming afterwards" is that you will allow yourself to IMPROVISE GUITAR SOLOS!
Good luck improvising a guitar solo and then trying to learn that + film it. Hehe
*** However, I'm admitedly a big hypocrite because sometimes I DO fix 1-2 notes in post if I have already spent a lot of time filming and start to get frustrated and that never helps. In the end it's just a fucking guitar playthrough video that max 100-500 people will watch anyway.
(my guitar videos are on another TH-cam account, if anybody enters this account to see anything you aint gonna find much xD )
On another note, I love your enthusiasm. "Leave your color settings the fuck alone." Love it. Love the content. Keep it up.
"I bet my beard it's the camera's fault" - 19:37 guy
Thanks for putting this out, I've had a hard time getting basics going.
180 degree shutter rule is muuuuch easier in the UK, because we shoot at 25fps and EVERYONE offers 1/50 shutter 😇
This is probably one of the most informative videos I've seen in a while! I don't have much experience with how to setup cameras correctly, and therefore, my videos don't look the best. I'm definitively taking a lot of notes from this video to try to step up my game. Thanks so much for putting all this info together, Glenn!
This was actually really helpful. Thank you!
So much useful information in one spot! Thanks, Glenn!
I'm so glad someone professional finally says it. High frame rate is not the be all and all.
Glenn!! Finally, a 30 minute video!! It was great. But did you know you sometimes sound like Tom Hanks when you're angry?? Is he Canadian?
Hes somalian
I really needed this video, thanks Glen!
Hey great tips in there, and not just for guitarists! Cool stuff Glenn!
After binge watching your videos I determined : "YOU ROCK DUDE"! I can't believe you never were a Drill Sergeant, seems like you're a natural shoe-in... Disabled Vet needs all the help I can get. Raw beginner at videography for posting on TH-cam, baby steps hopefully will get me there, (Brain Damage causes memory loss and confusion)
With the old video shots you included in this, it really shows how much weight you've lost, dude. You've greatly improved on guitar, greatly improved your video production skills, you've lost a shittonne of weight...you're killing it :D
Wow. This is awesome. Was not expecting some great photography advice. Glenn have you ever thought about doing a second channel dedicated to photography?
Possibly!!
Woooowwww, i just purchased my first DSLR camera (Canon sl2) and your video comes in a perfect timing, I learned a lot with your video, thank you so much Glenn!!!!!!!
Happy to help, Carlos!
Watched, liked and bookmarked. Seriously. This is gold.
@24:00 I was looking at your shot while you were talking about not having the subject's head in the middle of the shot, when you pulled back to your regular shot I thought "the rule of thirds" and how you had set up perfect. Then you started talking about the rule. Dang, for once I knew what you were talking about!!
5:00 Magic lantern might be helpful to remedy this problem.
This is a video to keep on hand. Great info Glenn!! I've been wanting to make some videos for a few years, glad I waited lol.
I love that Glenn’s video on shooting videos is better than so many channels that focus on it. Good job and fk you Glenn!
I really appreciate your advice on here, I’ve made a few screw ups with my own camera settings in the past and my videos probably wouldn’t meet your standards!
Tbh I use different cameras for different setups. For me talking I use an ipad pro with the filmic pro app so that I have greater control over the exposure settings. I know this breaks the rule of the small sensor, however because it’s on an iPad pro 12 inch I have a masssssive screen which I can adjust in real time with functions on the screen. Again, I know this breaks your small sensor rule though that user interface really works for me. What would be cool is if I could plug a dslr into an ipad and get the feed from the camera so I could see exactly what the camera is picking up without depending on a tiny screen like on my ax53 handicam which is such a low resolution screen that I can’t even tell if it’s out of focus until it’s too late!
Thank you for the video, Glenn.
Great video Glen. I am into cameras and you nailed it. I have a C100 mkII cinema camera. With that camera I can set the shutter speed for low light and go down to 1/12 , 1/6 and 1/3. And at 1/12 shutter speed the motion blur trails you get off the fingers is awesome. And the footage looks better with less lights lighting the scene.
Excellent video Glenn. Looks great :)
I had a few minutes to fill at work and my God this was helpful! Thank you thank you thank you, Glenn. I almost made the mistake of purchasing a Black Magic unit and I’m glad I watched this. I’m definitely going to pursue a Lumix GH4. I just wish the facility I shoot at had better lighting but for our circumstances it is what it is for now. Awesome video.
Go for the GH5. HDMI A, IBIS, better color science, higher frame rate, 10 bit 422, dual SD etc. - I did not like the GH4, but the GH5 I love (even better with a speed boosted and EF lenses). With the upcoming GH6 the market will be flooded with well maintained used ones as well.
Thanks for this video Glenn! I admit, despite doing TH-cam for several years now, I’ve never been very well educated on how to set up my cameras. I’ve watched several videos from the camera and videography channels, but didn’t understand most of them. You have FINALLY explained all of this to me in novice terms. I’m putting these pointers to work in my next video tomorrow! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
Great Job Glenn. Also hilarious. Keep up the good work
Great tips! I’m still learning these basic filmmaking techniques but good stuff here!
This is such an incredible video. I wish I had this sooner, but I am really happy this comes at the right time now I am wanting to start. Thank you!!!
Thank you for doing this video. As someone who does photography and editing. You are spot on! And Lights are the Keyyyyyy. OMG how it changes everything in the shot. I knew a bunch of what you said and also learned a lot. Rock on!
One thing I love about your videos is that you don't endorse something and just say why it's good. You show us why. You didn't just tell us what cameras are good. You showed us shots through different cameras so we could see for ourselves how they look. It's all about the evidence.
10:30
Don't kid yourself, Glenn, we all know you need al the help you can get to look a bit presentable. That's not ocd, that's just making sure we don't wake up drenched in sweat screaming after watching one of your videos, And we thank you for that.
ive stopped making videos because of the lack of a front facing screen. i couldnt afford one that wasnt on a phone. thank you for the rant on this topic. its an absolutely brick-head design problem. the camera also needs a serious built in microphone as well. theres room on them they dont have to be tiny crap or non-existent