It took me a decade to learn this stuff through trial and error. If you’re new to cinematography, this is gold. You’ve watched a year’s worth of needlessly long cinematography tutorials in 5 minutes.
I think you win the best "Top Tips" video! During covid, I've become a professional TH-cam watcher, if only that was a thing, and I've seen sooooo many great film videos, and this one really did the BEST job, 10 super valuable tips in a fun, short, to the point way. Thanks for doing what you do!
you're quickly becoming one of my favorite creators on the platform. I love when I can watch a video where I already know 90% of what you're saying and then I get those 4 sentences that it really make it worth the time. Buying a handle. I'd love to see a video on how you work with haze!
Man , so glad I found you , I watch like 3-4 videos of yours per day for the last few weeks and have learned so many things even if I have seen already so many other big channels like Peter McKinnon Josh Yo and many others for years ! You are gold for people like us who try to really understand this deep matter of film making! Big hug brother 🍻
I can really vouch for the handle... i recently went from shooting always with a gimbal to handheld with a camera cage and side handles, but since i installed a top handle too i'm relying much more on it. It gives you a better grip, it allows you to use different angles much more easily and it gives you a much more natural way to cradle the camera if you need a stable shot (one hand on the top handle, another one under the camera, camera touching your body). Thanks Mark, your video on the top handle really made me understand that i needed one :)
Loved your line about top handle LOL... I almost stopped watching to run and get a top handle, but I realized that I already have top handles on everything I could put them, so I calmed down, and watched the rest (as always in awe... in total AWE! Mark- YOU dude are GREAT! Thanks for your contribution to the future of the film in general!!! Even trying your tips is such a great fun, that I am sure we should mention you in credits :-D Thanks!
Actually now that you mentioned the hazer it would be cool to see a whole video on that. Techniques, tips, brands etc. That is for sure one piece of gear I haven't seen a single video about. Thanks dude.
Another key component here and something it took me a while to realize is to 'hold the top handle but also '''cradle''' the camera from underneath. it's amazing how steady you can make a hand held shot combining these two simple techniques. Aslo don't be afraid to add a little weight to the rig. There is a tipping point here where the weight can just be too much but a little weight generally speaking will add to the stability. Just don't get too silly.
GREAT tips as usual my man. For what it's worth, THANK YOU for helping out folks like myself who are striving for improvement in cinematography/videography. PEACE from ATL ✊🏾📸📽
0:41 Backlight Your Footage 1:00 Add Camera Movement 1:20 Use Prime Lenses 2:00 Softer Light = Closer Light 2:30 Film the Shadow Side 2:50 Let it Flare 3:12 Get A Top Handle 3:46 Foreground Is Your Friend 4:06 Add Haze to Indoor Locations 4:27 Change Shutter Angle for High Actions Sequences Thanks for these Mark. Simple tips but super effective. I need to be reminded of these all the time. Love your content. Guess I'm a boner...
Thank you so much for the tips, Mark! I bought a top handle a while ago after watching your video about it. Really love it so far! Backlighting helped me to improve my videos as well, but for me it feels like it doesn't suite every situation: it makes things looking dreamy and "romantic" which is not always what I want. Still a great trick though 🙃
Toss something across with your left hand and catch it with your right and and dramatically put it down a table/countertop. Next, cut something long, preferably a banana or a cucumber, in half with one sharp dramatic knife moment. Oh and don't forget the camera spin going downwards transition and VOILA!
Hey Mark Bone! I'm a 12 year old filmmaker, I always learn a lot in your videos, they are super cinematic and helpful. You inspire me so much, I watch you all the time! do you have any advice for kids who want to get into filmmaking?
Just keep shooting brother! Don’t wait for people to ask you to shoot cool projects, you can start today! Whether it’s with your iPhone or camera! Shoot, edit, repeat
Mark, I want to thank you for your channel and your videos! I started a few month ago with making content. And a few weeks ago I found your channel. I learned so much with your videos in that short period. Now I ended up to shoot a documentary about the gym of my uncle. I am so proud of that work. That what helped me the most were your informations and Tipps! Thank you, thank you, thank you for that! P. S. I bought extra for that a top handle to shoot handheld 😅😅😅 thumbs up
@@markbone Yes #1, because it's all about things that really matter and not about new camera models, luts, gadgets ... Since I follow your channel I've completely changed my filming approach.
Can you make a video about the proper usage of the top handle, I tried to use top handle but I feel it is not stable compared to holding the camera. I also make some research but not really helping me to get the information. Thank you
I have the Sony 24-70 2.8 GM. I'd like to understand why prime lenses within this range would be so much better. I guess the Sony 24mm GM is a 1.4, but other than that how would it differ than the 24mm in the zoom for instance?
#letitflair T-Shirt slogan worthy indeed! I've got a sony z-v1 and it's super light...would a top handle help if its almost as heavy as the camera?? Great stuff brother! Keep rockin.
mark, in a previous video, you said you like to shoot 24mm f/1.4 on full frame because you love bokeh on that wide shot. how do you maintain focus with that. especially the moving part
@@markbone thanks mate, i love your videos so much. how do you talk so casually in front of camera, do you have script, or anything. or just the idea and you talk so smoothly. i am trying to do the same thing but it was next to impossible. do i need to practice more? i'm from malaysia and i still don't have the financial to afford your courses but i will one day
I actually use a 24-105 lens most of the time (bcs of my fast paste workflow and convince) I try to use my 50mm F1.4 prime i think it’s to tight I use my 24-105 at 35mm most of the time. That looks the best in my opinion
What's your go-to cinematic tip?
backlight and a top handle on every camera😅
Handheld instead of a gimbal
@@idletimeproductions4956 right?!
@@petrub27 You would like MadMen
@@markbone the tv series?
It took me a decade to learn this stuff through trial and error. If you’re new to cinematography, this is gold. You’ve watched a year’s worth of needlessly long cinematography tutorials in 5 minutes.
😂 love it!
CRAZY GOOD TIPS!! And I’ve been a TV Producer for 40 years - Which goes to prove you’re never too old to learn!!
THANKS MARK!!
Short, concise and to the point. If only every Video on TH-cam could be like that. Great Job Mark!
I think you win the best "Top Tips" video! During covid, I've become a professional TH-cam watcher, if only that was a thing, and I've seen sooooo many great film videos, and this one really did the BEST job, 10 super valuable tips in a fun, short, to the point way. Thanks for doing what you do!
you're quickly becoming one of my favorite creators on the platform. I love when I can watch a video where I already know 90% of what you're saying and then I get those 4 sentences that it really make it worth the time. Buying a handle. I'd love to see a video on how you work with haze!
Wow Mark, the pacing of the edit is fast! I love it. Plus the tips were on point, Thanks!
Keeping it quick 🙏🏻
@@markbone Yea for sure.
Man , so glad I found you , I watch like 3-4 videos of yours per day for the last few weeks and have learned so many things even if I have seen already so many other big channels like Peter McKinnon Josh Yo and many others for years !
You are gold for people like us who try to really understand this deep matter of film making!
Big hug brother 🍻
Really good tips
Closer for softer light
Shoot on shadow side.
I can really vouch for the handle... i recently went from shooting always with a gimbal to handheld with a camera cage and side handles, but since i installed a top handle too i'm relying much more on it.
It gives you a better grip, it allows you to use different angles much more easily and it gives you a much more natural way to cradle the camera if you need a stable shot (one hand on the top handle, another one under the camera, camera touching your body).
Thanks Mark, your video on the top handle really made me understand that i needed one :)
Loved your line about top handle LOL... I almost stopped watching to run and get a top handle, but I realized that I already have top handles on everything I could put them, so I calmed down, and watched the rest (as always in awe... in total AWE! Mark- YOU dude are GREAT! Thanks for your contribution to the future of the film in general!!! Even trying your tips is such a great fun, that I am sure we should mention you in credits :-D Thanks!
Very nice Tips! :D Shooting handheld is my go to style for years but so many people seem to overlook that simple tip, love it!🔥
You are so underrated 🙏 your tips really help me improve and understand filmmaking.
Actually now that you mentioned the hazer it would be cool to see a whole video on that. Techniques, tips, brands etc. That is for sure one piece of gear I haven't seen a single video about. Thanks dude.
The handle...Thanks for that, I’m going to buy one!
Amazing! I have a couple recommendations in the description!
@@markbone 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Another key component here and something it took me a while to realize is to 'hold the top handle but also '''cradle''' the camera from underneath. it's amazing how steady you can make a hand held shot combining these two simple techniques. Aslo don't be afraid to add a little weight to the rig. There is a tipping point here where the weight can just be too much but a little weight generally speaking will add to the stability. Just don't get too silly.
Very Nicely explained Mark. Some new information which was not shared In any other channel video. Cheers thanks for Sharing it.
Brilliant tips, Mark! Thank you!
Your best Video jet Mark!! $10.000 worth of Tips in 5 min, awesome! I'm gonna try them all out on Friday! Can't Wait!
Great tips!! Thank you 👍😀
This info is actually gold! Many thing I never considered or heard else where. And I've watched a ton of youtube vids
GREAT! Awesome summary of the best stuff I’ve learned so far on this channel and now easy to share. Thanks Mark!!
🙏🏻 hope the tips help brother
I bought a top handle. Something so simple lol but I’m pretty pumped. Thanks Man! Love you videos
Good stuff! And these fencing images are superb
GREAT tips as usual my man. For what it's worth, THANK YOU for helping out folks like myself who are striving for improvement in cinematography/videography. PEACE from ATL ✊🏾📸📽
I bought a top handle after you talked about them on another video a while back. Glad I did. Thank you!
Backlight, top handle, haze and camera movement!
0:41 Backlight Your Footage
1:00 Add Camera Movement
1:20 Use Prime Lenses
2:00 Softer Light = Closer Light
2:30 Film the Shadow Side
2:50 Let it Flare
3:12 Get A Top Handle
3:46 Foreground Is Your Friend
4:06 Add Haze to Indoor Locations
4:27 Change Shutter Angle for High Actions Sequences
Thanks for these Mark. Simple tips but super effective. I need to be reminded of these all the time. Love your content. Guess I'm a boner...
Amazing tips👌, thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you Mark, I appreciate your help.
Thank you so much for the tips, Mark! I bought a top handle a while ago after watching your video about it. Really love it so far! Backlighting helped me to improve my videos as well, but for me it feels like it doesn't suite every situation: it makes things looking dreamy and "romantic" which is not always what I want. Still a great trick though 🙃
Absolutely, not every-moment needs everyone of these tips!
Wrote this entire list in my notebook. I'm now going to watch one of my favorite movies (Inception) and take notes 🙂
Now we want to know how to make "EPIC Cinematic B-roll!" ;)
haha. right? "JUST USE A GIMBAL AND BUY MY LUTS THAT DON'T WORK ON HALF YOUR FOOTAGE"
@@markbone and "Don't forget to SMASH THAT SUBSCRIBE BUTTON!" yeah, TH-cam :)
Toss something across with your left hand and catch it with your right and and dramatically put it down a table/countertop. Next, cut something long, preferably a banana or a cucumber, in half with one sharp dramatic knife moment. Oh and don't forget the camera spin going downwards transition and VOILA!
@@jpemile i fucking hate that ; you nailed it
@@jpemile I just had to swallow some vomit. thanks man😂😂
Great!!!! The last one 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Hey Mark, any tips on how to back-light outdoors and expose th subject correctly? I seem to blow out the shot everytime I shoot towards the light
Love your videos man!
Hey Mark Bone! I'm a 12 year old filmmaker, I always learn a lot in your videos, they are super cinematic and helpful. You inspire me so much, I watch you all the time! do you have any advice for kids who want to get into filmmaking?
Just keep shooting brother! Don’t wait for people to ask you to shoot cool projects, you can start today! Whether it’s with your iPhone or camera! Shoot, edit, repeat
@@markbone Awesome, thank you so much!!! Really appreciate it Mark! :D
@@WesleyProductions 12 years and already into filmmaking! you are doing it the right way already my friend :)
@@PeterKae Thank you so much, hearing things like this keep me inspired :)
Mark, I want to thank you for your channel and your videos! I started a few month ago with making content. And a few weeks ago I found your channel. I learned so much with your videos in that short period. Now I ended up to shoot a documentary about the gym of my uncle. I am so proud of that work. That what helped me the most were your informations and Tipps! Thank you, thank you, thank you for that! P. S. I bought extra for that a top handle to shoot handheld 😅😅😅 thumbs up
Thank you for the gravity tip !
Really great tips 👌 Thank you!!!
This information is so valuable and most of it can be implemented straight away! Thanks so much man! 😎👊🏾
I like to keep my tips free and fast!
Bones filmmakers in harmony😎
Amazing content and the best filmmaking channel for me. Thank you!
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 thanks man! Wow! #1?!
@@markbone Yes #1, because it's all about things that really matter and not about new camera models, luts, gadgets ... Since I follow your channel I've completely changed my filming approach.
....thx will try out some of them in the next video!
Awesome tips - real value here!
Can you make a video about the proper usage of the top handle, I tried to use top handle but I feel it is not stable compared to holding the camera. I also make some research but not really helping me to get the information. Thank you
i bought top handle after your advice some time ago ;-) Thank you for the tips Mark!
Yeass!! Top Handle gang!!
Awesome tips! Thanks a lot ...just ordered my top handle tho
Nice and to the point.
I love all the info packed into 5 mins!
Rapid fire!!
great stuff mark, thanks for sharing !
Awesome tips and presentation. Thanks!
Top Handel is on is way i cant wait to try it .
That last tip was the best tip.
Excelente!!! Gracias!
Nice and quick 👍 It seems you are in good condition.
Great Video. Thank you. God bless you.
God bless!!!
Great video, very helpful tips. I really need a top handle for my camera😅
Great tips thank you 🙏
Awesome!
Feck. So good buddy. Great tips for photography, too!
SOLID CONTENT !!!!!!!!
Your the greatest. How do u keep the backlight stand from not getting in the shout?
Good question. I often use a boom pole so it’s not in shot
@@markbone great that is smart thanks buddy
good vid mark
The best tutorial i’ve seen
Get it!
What exactly do you mean by infinite depth of field on a zoom lense? Are you just referring to the fact that most zoom lenses have a higher aperture?
I must give you more and more like for this video
Sweet! Thank you so much!!!!😬
fantastic
Do a tip on exposing while shooting into the light?
Thank you bro 🔥🔥🔥🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Thank you !
I have the Sony 24-70 2.8 GM. I'd like to understand why prime lenses within this range would be so much better. I guess the Sony 24mm GM is a 1.4, but other than that how would it differ than the 24mm in the zoom for instance?
That's exactly what I thought. Now I'm looking through the comments to find an explanation. Too bad nobody ever answered you.
Best compromised tips video out there :)
Thanks mate!
If you had to choose between a 24mm and 35mm for full frame which would you pick?
i would say you need 3 primes : +/- 30, 50 and 85 (but good stuff Mark! I'm a follower!)
I know “cinematic” is the algorithm serving keyword, but isn’t “dramatic” actually more of an accurate term?
often, yes
Let's Goooooo😻
ThankYou for the tips
Thanks brother!!
well done!
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Love your channel
It was sooo helpful! Thank you! Can I sell my gimbal then? And should I buy a top handle instead? 😅
A top handle only costs like $100, keep both!!
Thank you
How do you handle lack of stabilizatorom in primes especially for handheld shots? Sometimes ig can get really shacky
Watch my videos about handheld work :)
Watched it already but didn’t find anything about coping with jittery footage
Add this video to your doc course please.
Great one!
Gracias amigo!
In terms of prime lens accessories, what are the most cinematic feet? Is there a promo code I can use?
So when shooting a gym commercial with a high pitch you would use 90 degree is stead of 180? Even when you use 24 or 60 FPS?
#letitflair T-Shirt slogan worthy indeed! I've got a sony z-v1 and it's super light...would a top handle help if its almost as heavy as the camera?? Great stuff brother! Keep rockin.
get a top handle regardless! And get a cage with it. I have links below
My go-to cinematic tip is follow Mark Bone!!!!!!!!
Great video
Yo man, what do you use to add hase to an indoor location?
very good video!
Where can we watch your docs ?
mark, in a previous video, you said you like to shoot 24mm f/1.4 on full frame because you love bokeh on that wide shot. how do you maintain focus with that. especially the moving part
Autofocus and lots of practice when I manual focus!! I often shoot at 1.8 because it’s a bit more forgiving
@@markbone thanks mate, i love your videos so much. how do you talk so casually in front of camera, do you have script, or anything. or just the idea and you talk so smoothly. i am trying to do the same thing but it was next to impossible. do i need to practice more?
i'm from malaysia and i still don't have the financial to afford your courses but i will one day
I actually use a 24-105 lens most of the time (bcs of my fast paste workflow and convince)
I try to use my 50mm F1.4 prime i think it’s to tight
I use my 24-105 at 35mm most of the time.
That looks the best in my opinion
I'm watching this thinking about how to apply it to shooting underwater...
The Boners sounds like they’d be a punk rock band😂 very useful tips though thank you🔥
hahaha. I was waiting for someone to notice that
useful!
How do i had haze