Would you be willing to read a short? Just for feedback. Not to endorse, promote. I'd even ask for a NDA. I don't have many people in my life that understand the passion of film making.
@@ZoeSFX hi, I can relate to your comment. I'm an actor but had the urge to start recording and now I'm basically making a movie by myself.. (in NYC, similar to a modern Taxi Driver) im acting, filming, funding, directing etc etc but I'm terrible at editing and the production side of it all. It's so hard to find help or sometimes the replies are overwhelming and some are bots etc. Where are you from?
As a newcomer to the world making a short story using a smartphone, in two minutes of listening I learned more than listening to 45 minutes on another video on the same topic. Thank you very much for giving me a sense of direction when I shot my first short film.
Sadly, he misused the word film. Your smartphone generates a DIGITAL VIDEO, not film. You do not film, you video. Film, filming, and filmmaking are the most misused words in the industry. 🙂 Digital Video and film require different skill sets. Having DIFFERENT historical and TECHNOLOGICAL timelines spanning 150 years. Have PRIDE and KNOWLEDGE of the gear we use including the words that describe what we do. Our tools are Digital Video, Non-linear, and CGI. We are moviemakers, not filmmakers and we do what film wishes it could. We are Videographers and/or cinematographers. 🙂 We video or are videoing, we do not film. That's the other RARE professionals who know how to use film and film cameras, like an ARRIFLEX 435 Panavision R-200 and Steenbeck flatbed film editors. Know the difference and have a better understanding of the craft. You will also stand out in an industry polluted with point-and-shoot "pros". Respect to you.✌♥
I'm coming to this two months before my 70th birthday and before actually attempting to shoot my first short film - Thank you - such helpful advice - you make it sound so possible and fun - hooray!!!!!!!!!!!
I've been writing scripts the last five years and it's been so difficult finding any recognition/footing, but this video has left me feeling kind of enthusiastic about attempting a production of something on my own. Much appreciated, bud.
Hey, I've been wanting to get into making short films, but don't really want to actually write them at the moment. If you've got some scripts, I'd love to try making them!
Bro I was having an anxiety attack just thinking about the whole process of making my short film but this helped me be able to process everything and set up steps for it thank you so much 🙏🏽
So I’m in the middle of the writing process of my short film. This video helped so much with what I need to do next! I’m so glad I came across this channel, as I feel I was hitting a creators block on what to do. My movie is about my brother lol it’s a scary movie and I’m surrounded by corn so I think I know exactly how I want it to look but as far as getting the scenes to flow to the next, has always been a challenge for me. Ima binge watch your videos on this your absolutely amazing at explaining this!
I really liked the tip of “Film what you yourself would find interesting”. I tend to get lost thinking about what others would find interesting. But taking the perspective of myself is a really good starting point I think 😊thank you!
Been on the fence about making a short film, but I'm definitely gonna try now. I already have been in short films, commercials, and feature films. Wish me luck. And good luck to all of you as well. 💪🏽
I love how you get right to the point. No flashy costumes or girls in bikinis (although I wouldn't have objected to that)) no sales gimmicks or "Here's how to get my t-shirt or mug with discount password" just straight to the point info on how to successfully pull off your 1st short film. I did want to add the best thing is not to rush on the project and feel like you've done your job. Organizing is the best point. I'm not like most and not a perfectionist, but I've been on year 3 of my first film which is actually a music video documentary so I've had to create a stage and buy many props, lighting, instruments and amps and cameras and, well you get the drift.. Of course the best part is my actors are puppets so I don't have to feed them.. I figure year 4 is the year. Wish me luck on my project date of 2023 or is that 2024? Thanks for sharing...
Damn dude. That short film about the dead dad really hits home! I lost my dad unexpectedly when I was almost 3. Just the concept of having all those tapes brought tears to my eyes. Anyway nice video! I'm thinking of making some short films soon.
Alright, you are awesome. As a mere photographer stepping up into the short film world you have nailed the information I needed. THANK YOU. That needed to be shouted.
7:39 "Be prepared to 'kill some darlings'." This is something a lot of filmmakers in Hollywood need to remember. Just love seeing these movies running 3-4 hours now when they could be 2 hours or less and not lose a single important part of the story.
I disagree once upon a time in america is actually a 4 hour movie but when you watch it you won't feel like its long movie i only realised its a 4 hour movie after finishing it it was directed by an criminally underrated director sergio leone and it was his last movie its all about the plot and how you make when the plot and thr making is not good even a 1 hour movie will be boring
As someone who has made some short films and now has a daughter who wants to make movies (she's 6 y/o), this video is so helpful in helping me explain to her why we can't make a 20 minute short film like she wants to. lol
You just gave me 2 hours worth of info in only 8 minutes 🔥 THANK YOU SO MUCH 👏 about to start production on my first short, thank you for all the info I needed 👏
I've been making films since 2006. My biggest obstacles were my ego and my unique sense of humor. Now the ego is much smaller and more justified and I've learned a lot. When someone tells me that he doesn't like my film, I like to ask what could have been better. I want to improve, but I won't know how to improve unless people tell me what didn't work because, if I knew how to make it work, I would have and there wouldn't be a problem.
Your video appeared in my feed and out of curiosity I gave it my time. I'm not a filmmaker. I didn't think I might want to be a filmmaker. But, after watching this video, I feel pumped to go make a short movie. Your presentation is brilliant and earned you a new subscriber. Cheers!
As someone who went to film school (SVA), worked in Hollywood and made a few low-budget products/industrials of my own , I just want to say, you give great advice.
If I hadn't noticed the 'cuts' I don't think I could have believed that you actually took a breath within those -five- eight minutes. Very inspirational. Thanks for sharing.
Wow, I just recently started getting into short films and cinematography and this is by far the best and most informative video I’ve watched. You really went into the most detail. Thank you for this.
Thank you for starting with writing! I've been working with creative clients for 35 years and the ones that get their thinking and organizing done first get their projects made. The rest either fade off into the distance, produce utter junk, or spend (waste) so much extra time and money that it's just miserable.
I've had a short film I've been wanting to make for over a decade. I make daily content but next year I finally plan to make and release my first short film. Thank you for this video! Really useful and helpful! ❤
I did a music video that was barely written, poorly planned, and had last minute changes before I even started studying filmmaking. However, I have been able to watch it over again and realized what I liked, how bad the pacing is, and how uninteresting parts were. It sucks to make something crappy, but it sure gives you something to learn from! Now, I’m planning on doing an album-length music video… I’m putting a lot more pre-planning into it, but it’ll be an interesting process. Trying to tie a story together with songs that weren’t written with visual pacing in mind will be a challenge.
There is a shortfilm making contest in my school and some of my classmates asked me to join them. I hope this video helps us to organize our project, it looks promising! We have about 2 weeks to do it, so please wish us luck!
This is exactly what I was looking for. I was too caught up in not knowing how to use screenwriting software, or not having a better camera than my phone, and it helped me realize I just need to do it.
I am myself a Short Film maker, but these 8mins made me realise all those places where I was going wrong until today. Thanks for all those explainations ❤️👍🏻
I don't consider myself a very good story writer, but the nightmares I have would be worth a short horror film. Inspirational videos like yours sometimes make me want to take notes and get started
It's great to see someone doing a quick instructional with the accolades to prove it. And actually use the techniques mentioned seamlessly in the same video.
Brilliant .. I’ve been making short documentaries for 3 decades, but I’m going to use lots of what you suggest in the rest of a series I’m making now. Biggest compliment I can pay you is: This is REALLY USEFUL 🎥🎭🌹
Im making a short film this year and I'm gathering the equipment right now. Just gotta do a couple more rewrites to make it somewhat perfect. This video is gonna help me along the way.
I honestly loved every single word that you said but What I loved the most is the speed that you had while you're talking . It was very informative, I never made any movie in my life But I was entertaining the idea after watching thi am 90% sure that I'm going to do at least one So thank you So very much for that
This video was very informative, I've made a short before and the way you've explained is the things I wish I would not only know but put into practice on my very short film. I'd subscribe to this channel right away, keep up the great work brother.
I'm trying to start a series of unrelated short films based on the Paragon characters, using Unreal Engine and assets from the Unreal Marketplace and other various asset kits. Been researching a lot on camera movements, scene buildup, etc. This is another one of those videos that provides useful insight in a short amount of time, especially when it comes to the planning stages. Thank you for being educational and entertaining!
Wow, I just recently started getting into short films and cinematography and this is by far the best and most informative video I’ve watched. You really went into the most detail. Thank you for this.
Did all this last summer, everyone backed out last minute, made me sad because I've loved making home videos and such since i was around 8 years old and wanted to take on a acting career ever since, so i had thought I'd start off by making short films as "baby steps" until id go onto full length movies/tryna get casted for stuff if the day ever comes, I'm 18 now, once i start college next year im gonna go into acting class, meet people, etc, i hope the path leads me well.
I came up with my latest short film (yet to be made, still sick) by making oatmeal. I get a lot of ideas from normal, simple tasks and then ideas just keep flowing, and I'll spend about 2 hours writing them down, restructuring, and fleshing out. this one is stylistically inspired by Wes Anderson and Million Dollar Extreme and is written in a way that makes it seem like it's a kind of generic "dealing with (OCD in this case)" short when it actually has nothing to do with that. it's gonna be really fun to make.
00:00 Learn to make your first short film in 5 minutes 01:08 Shorter films are easier to make and better in quality 02:13 Tips for writing a short film 03:17 Organize and prepare for your shoot day 04:21 Focus on storytelling over cinematography and prioritize good audio. 05:21 Tips for post-production after filming 06:24 Tips for editing a film 07:28 Make a short film and analyze it to improve
Loved your info packed crash course. I am going to be shooting my 1st 40+ min Indian documentary and will be doing it all on mobile. i have planned most of it in my head and my notes but after seeing this superb video you made . i would love if you can drop a video for the 1st time documentary makers or if you could point us in the right direction it would help us a ton ☺️ Looking forward to hearing from your end soon
Great job, LIKED & SUBSCRIBED! I am looking forward to seeing more of your work. I have shot a couple of shorts with the help of friends. I’ve gotten positive feedback. I produced, written and directed, but I didn’t have to actually touch the equipment. I just directed everyone on what I wanted and they followed directions very well. The challenge now is, my editor graduated college, got a real job and a girlfriend and has no more time for this stuff. I understand, but he was extremely talented. All the best to him. My other challenge is, my cameraman doesn’t want to participate (correction)… won’t let me use his camera unless he also acts. I understand, but if there isn’t a part for him, there isn’t a part. So, I bought a camera to proceed on my own and the editing, lighting and learning everything about the camera is overwhelming to me. I know I don’t need to know everything but even the bare minimum seems problematic. I know, JUST DO IT! Which, I am and I will definitely check out your videos to help me on this journey. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
I searched "how to make a short film" and this video was at the top of the list. Your opening statements on choosing an audience sounds extremely helpful, already. The idea of producing a short film stems from my love of horror films with good stories, along with watching a lot of @BizarreBub. I wanted to do something similar in my own home / neighborhood. It just sounds like a fun project! Thanks for sharing.
I always say: Victory offers affirmation; Defeat offers education. Learning from your mistakes is how you grow and get better. Don't fear mistakes. Look at your first film as a learning experience. You're learning the art. Nobody grabs a paintbrush for the first time and creates a masterpiece. Embrace the process, and it will serve you well... :)
im entering my final year of film school & readying to direct my thesis film after never having directed anything before >___< im nervous and excited and unprepared and overprepared all at once but this video helps a lot w me getting into the pre production mindset and be motivated to finish my script haha
Making my 9th film. Been making short films with my parents and grandparents since I was 9/10 years old. They have improved ALOT over the years. All of them have been horrors. Except the last two films I made. The reason I tell you this is because I made my first film and it was like 48 mins long. Wasn’t horrific oh bad. But now I make films like 3-5 mins long. I have actual equipment now, I have premier pro/after effects. Anyways. For the last two years me and my friend have been on and off making a slasher movie with a twist. We are on our final draft/script now and will be making it this year. It should be around 20 mins long, with a budget of approximately £150. Currently 16 years old and I want to be a film director. So far this has been a way of life for me. Writing story’s is something I have been doing since I was 6. So I’m looking forward to making this film (finally). Also comment on the comment if you think I should upload it once it’s complete :)
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Would you be willing to read a short? Just for feedback. Not to endorse, promote. I'd even ask for a NDA. I don't have many people in my life that understand the passion of film making.
Where are you located I’m interested in turning my books into a movie/Tv series
nice
I am interested
@@ZoeSFX hi, I can relate to your comment. I'm an actor but had the urge to start recording and now I'm basically making a movie by myself.. (in NYC, similar to a modern Taxi Driver) im acting, filming, funding, directing etc etc but I'm terrible at editing and the production side of it all. It's so hard to find help or sometimes the replies are overwhelming and some are bots etc. Where are you from?
As a newcomer to the world making a short story using a smartphone, in two minutes of listening I learned more than listening to 45 minutes on another video on the same topic. Thank you very much for giving me a sense of direction when I shot my first short film.
Sadly, he misused the word film. Your smartphone generates a DIGITAL VIDEO, not film. You do not film, you video. Film, filming, and filmmaking are the most misused words in the industry. 🙂 Digital Video and film require different skill sets. Having DIFFERENT historical and TECHNOLOGICAL timelines spanning 150 years. Have PRIDE and KNOWLEDGE of the gear we use including the words that describe what we do. Our tools are Digital Video, Non-linear, and CGI. We are moviemakers, not filmmakers and we do what film wishes it could. We are Videographers and/or cinematographers. 🙂 We video or are videoing, we do not film. That's the other RARE professionals who know how to use film and film cameras, like an ARRIFLEX 435 Panavision R-200 and Steenbeck flatbed film editors. Know the difference and have a better understanding of the craft. You will also stand out in an industry polluted with point-and-shoot "pros". Respect to you.✌♥
@@Rocketryman u are so cringe
That’s a hell of a story for your short film, deep‼️
Hellaaaaaaa!! 💯 👏🏾 👏🏾 🙌🏽
Truly!!! It got me right in the feels, and all he did was read us the summary!
Pore child. So sad but very thoughtful of the father that made those videos
I was literally crying!! 😭
Lol
I'm coming to this two months before my 70th birthday and before actually attempting to shoot my first short film - Thank you - such helpful advice - you make it sound so possible and fun - hooray!!!!!!!!!!!
IDK if you'll reply but never quit keep making films and doing what you want to do.
u dont know if u still alive but give me good advice coz i am not even 18
❤
Going to be officially working on my first short film next month thank you so much for this has been a big help on what I needed
¿Cómo te ha ido con tu cortometraje?
@@aitortilla6473 flop
How did it go?
More like "I want to learn to make better Clickbaits" iy you are interested DM me
At 10 hour days for 30 days, you can make the 5 minute movies for pennys.
I've been writing scripts the last five years and it's been so difficult finding any recognition/footing, but this video has left me feeling kind of enthusiastic about attempting a production of something on my own. Much appreciated, bud.
Hey, I've been wanting to get into making short films, but don't really want to actually write them at the moment. If you've got some scripts, I'd love to try making them!
@@CaptainSwift11 I'm sure I've got a few 5 minute projects collecting cobwebs that you'd be welcome to! Send me a DM and we'll have a chat ✌
Find actors then build a story around them not the other way around
hey! im filming a short horror film for a class and would love to see if you're willing to share a script that is around 8-10 minutes long!
@@theoliotsakis Let's have a chat
My first short was really badly made I didn’t really understand how to get coverage. But i will always love it because it taught me all I know
same. My second was much much better and the third will be even better when it comes out
@@smallzebra19 yea totally bro the more you film the better you get
yyoooo i wanted to go out in the comment section and watch some of a random persons channel... i chose you!!! GET LOADS OF FEEDBACK BACK SIR!!!
Where can I watch your shorts guys?
Where can I watch this short film of yours?
Your short film that you never posted before...made me cry. WOW!
I've watched several videos, but THIS is the right video for anyone starting with shooting a short film! Wish I knew these tips before.
Bro I was having an anxiety attack just thinking about the whole process of making my short film but this helped me be able to process everything and set up steps for it thank you so much 🙏🏽
Been there
So informative... More in this than the $97 programs they love pushing on you. Wish you all the best.Thanks!
So I’m in the middle of the writing process of my short film. This video helped so much with what I need to do next! I’m so glad I came across this channel, as I feel I was hitting a creators block on what to do. My movie is about my brother lol it’s a scary movie and I’m surrounded by corn so I think I know exactly how I want it to look but as far as getting the scenes to flow to the next, has always been a challenge for me. Ima binge watch your videos on this your absolutely amazing at explaining this!
I really liked the tip of “Film what you yourself would find interesting”. I tend to get lost thinking about what others would find interesting. But taking the perspective of myself is a really good starting point I think 😊thank you!
Man I love when you have an idea and a film or video sort of plays in your head and then YOU make it come to life. It’s such a satisfying experience.
Dang! I just went through every emotion of a movie in 30 seconds due to his short film!! 🤯
Thanks!
Been on the fence about making a short film, but I'm definitely gonna try now. I already have been in short films, commercials, and feature films. Wish me luck. And good luck to all of you as well. 💪🏽
I love how you get right to the point. No flashy costumes or girls in bikinis (although I wouldn't have objected to that)) no sales gimmicks or "Here's how to get my t-shirt or mug with discount password" just straight to the point info on how to successfully pull off your 1st short film.
I did want to add the best thing is not to rush on the project and feel like you've done your job. Organizing is the best point.
I'm not like most and not a perfectionist, but I've been on year 3 of my first film which is actually a music video documentary so I've had to create a stage and buy many props, lighting, instruments and amps and cameras and, well you get the drift.. Of course the best part is my actors are puppets so I don't have to feed them.. I figure year 4 is the year. Wish me luck on my project date of 2023 or is that 2024?
Thanks for sharing...
Damn dude. That short film about the dead dad really hits home! I lost my dad unexpectedly when I was almost 3. Just the concept of having all those tapes brought tears to my eyes. Anyway nice video! I'm thinking of making some short films soon.
Alright, you are awesome. As a mere photographer stepping up into the short film world you have nailed the information I needed. THANK YOU. That needed to be shouted.
Your short film about the dead dad got my eye teary 🥺
7:39 "Be prepared to 'kill some darlings'." This is something a lot of filmmakers in Hollywood need to remember. Just love seeing these movies running 3-4 hours now when they could be 2 hours or less and not lose a single important part of the story.
I disagree once upon a time in america is actually a 4 hour movie but when you watch it you won't feel like its long movie i only realised its a 4 hour movie after finishing it it was directed by an criminally underrated director sergio leone and it was his last movie its all about the plot and how you make when the plot and thr making is not good even a 1 hour movie will be boring
@@Gowtham6pm Okay, but that's not quite what I was saying.
Greeting fellow R
As someone who has made some short films and now has a daughter who wants to make movies (she's 6 y/o), this video is so helpful in helping me explain to her why we can't make a 20 minute short film like she wants to. lol
You just gave me 2 hours worth of info in only 8 minutes 🔥 THANK YOU SO MUCH 👏 about to start production on my first short, thank you for all the info I needed 👏
You. are. the. MAN. this made making a movie wayyy more digestible.. still pretty daunting haha
I've been making films since 2006. My biggest obstacles were my ego and my unique sense of humor. Now the ego is much smaller and more justified and I've learned a lot. When someone tells me that he doesn't like my film, I like to ask what could have been better. I want to improve, but I won't know how to improve unless people tell me what didn't work because, if I knew how to make it work, I would have and there wouldn't be a problem.
Your video appeared in my feed and out of curiosity I gave it my time. I'm not a filmmaker. I didn't think I might want to be a filmmaker. But, after watching this video, I feel pumped to go make a short movie. Your presentation is brilliant and earned you a new subscriber. Cheers!
Thank you! This was great and really motivating to me to make my short film this week!
I’ve made around 3 films now ! And I’ve gotten good feedback im changing my major in college this semester cause im truly finding joy in this!
best Tutorial I've seen on TH-cam! Thank you
This is official this is gonna be my go to for my director job some day, I hope.. you really gave me a lot of confidence and courage I can’t wait!!
As someone who went to film school (SVA), worked in Hollywood and made a few low-budget products/industrials of my own , I just want to say, you give great advice.
Sir, these 8 minutes of my life were totally worth it to spend!! Thank you!!
If I hadn't noticed the 'cuts' I don't think I could have believed that you actually took a breath within those -five- eight minutes. Very inspirational. Thanks for sharing.
Wow, I just recently started getting into short films and cinematography and this is by far the best and most informative video I’ve watched. You really went into the most detail. Thank you for this.
I really loved this video. Wanting to start making my own stuff and this video is make feel more at ease about it. Thank you!
Thank you for starting with writing! I've been working with creative clients for 35 years and the ones that get their thinking and organizing done first get their projects made. The rest either fade off into the distance, produce utter junk, or spend (waste) so much extra time and money that it's just miserable.
Great video and great advice. I'm planning on making a short film soon and this definitely helped me get better prepared.
AMEN 🙏👍
I've had a short film I've been wanting to make for over a decade. I make daily content but next year I finally plan to make and release my first short film. Thank you for this video! Really useful and helpful! ❤
I just decided I am going to make a short film from my children's book, this is a great video. Thanks for helping me on my journey to my first film!
There goes my idea. That’s just wild to me. Literally plucked it out of my head.
ouch
I don't have any intention of filming a short film. I am here because I enjoy your content. Keep it up, man!
thank you so much . this is so helpful. keep up your splendid work !
Thank you, will do!
I did a music video that was barely written, poorly planned, and had last minute changes before I even started studying filmmaking. However, I have been able to watch it over again and realized what I liked, how bad the pacing is, and how uninteresting parts were. It sucks to make something crappy, but it sure gives you something to learn from!
Now, I’m planning on doing an album-length music video… I’m putting a lot more pre-planning into it, but it’ll be an interesting process. Trying to tie a story together with songs that weren’t written with visual pacing in mind will be a challenge.
Just realized i did most of the things wrong, my movies turned so good after watching this. Thank you.
There is a shortfilm making contest in my school and some of my classmates asked me to join them. I hope this video helps us to organize our project, it looks promising! We have about 2 weeks to do it, so please wish us luck!
Really great tips! Your positivity is infectious. Thank you!
Thanks for doing this man. Huge help along the 2 year+ side hustle journey
I am very very bad at this.
Don’t give up
Nuh uh
I feel this 💗😆
You got this king
Until your very good
This is exactly what I was looking for. I was too caught up in not knowing how to use screenwriting software, or not having a better camera than my phone, and it helped me realize I just need to do it.
Fantastic summary, thanks so much Kent!
I am myself a Short Film maker, but these 8mins made me realise all those places where I was going wrong until today. Thanks for all those explainations ❤️👍🏻
FINALLY after 2 years I am now trying myself out in my first short movie, I am really excited how it will turn out ;D
I don't consider myself a very good story writer, but the nightmares I have would be worth a short horror film. Inspirational videos like yours sometimes make me want to take notes and get started
It's great to see someone doing a quick instructional with the accolades to prove it. And actually use the techniques mentioned seamlessly in the same video.
I'm doing an educational course and your video above has been incredibly helpful. Thanks!! Tell a story. Keep it at 5 minutes. Eye-openers!
Brilliant .. I’ve been making short documentaries for 3 decades, but I’m going to use lots of what you suggest in the rest of a series I’m making now. Biggest compliment I can pay you is: This is REALLY USEFUL 🎥🎭🌹
This video was very informative. I hope it blows up as it should!
This is brilliant. You’re absolutely a genius. This is exactly what I needed. Much love and appreciation. Thank you!!!
each seconds you speak each of it are really important to understand, it is really helpful. Thank you for your pieces of ideas
Im making a short film this year and I'm gathering the equipment right now. Just gotta do a couple more rewrites to make it somewhat perfect. This video is gonna help me along the way.
Buddy that short premise that you never even ended up using, had me tearing up by how it was presented in even in just this video. Beautiful Story.
I honestly loved every single word that you said but What I loved the most is the speed that you had while you're talking . It was very informative, I never made any movie in my life But I was entertaining the idea after watching thi am 90% sure that I'm going to do at least one So thank you So very much for that
I found you yesterday and have already learned so much… All that’s left is to apply it 😂 We’ll see how that goes
Love this. Makes me feel like I could do this. Great advice
Wow you pack a lot of information that's valuable into a short time, you've earned my subscription for sure brother
I need to make a short film with my friend for a project and this certainly helped a lot, Thanks!
This video was very informative, I've made a short before and the way you've explained is the things I wish I would not only know but put into practice on my very short film. I'd subscribe to this channel right away, keep up the great work brother.
Finally, someone who states what he can do with a YT Title, and CAN - thanks so much! Wow!
A semester of filmmaking in 8 minutes. Brilliant, dude. This is going to help a lot of people.
Wait... you made Will "The Machine" ?? Dude, I'll listen to anything you say. Awesome film!
this is ur 1st video, and.. i love ur content, thanks man.. u help so many people
I died when you said that the shortfilm of a man glued to his toilet seat was easier to pull off. Funny choice of words😂
I just got F... ing hooked to your channel... Great !!!
Thank you so much for this this is probably one of the best videos I've ever watched I'm just starting out and this really helped
your energy cracks me up. also amazing video, lots of great info here!
You are amazing. THANK YOU. You made it feel attainable and now I want to do this more than ever.
I'm trying to start a series of unrelated short films based on the Paragon characters, using Unreal Engine and assets from the Unreal Marketplace and other various asset kits. Been researching a lot on camera movements, scene buildup, etc. This is another one of those videos that provides useful insight in a short amount of time, especially when it comes to the planning stages. Thank you for being educational and entertaining!
Just starting our first 30 minute film buying lots of equipment, but ive got a script and tested scenes, and im ready to go
Wow, I just recently started getting into short films and cinematography and this is by far the best and most informative video I’ve watched. You really went into the most detail. Thank you for this.
Did all this last summer, everyone backed out last minute, made me sad because I've loved making home videos and such since i was around 8 years old and wanted to take on a acting career ever since, so i had thought I'd start off by making short films as "baby steps" until id go onto full length movies/tryna get casted for stuff if the day ever comes, I'm 18 now, once i start college next year im gonna go into acting class, meet people, etc, i hope the path leads me well.
I came up with my latest short film (yet to be made, still sick) by making oatmeal. I get a lot of ideas from normal, simple tasks and then ideas just keep flowing, and I'll spend about 2 hours writing them down, restructuring, and fleshing out.
this one is stylistically inspired by Wes Anderson and Million Dollar Extreme and is written in a way that makes it seem like it's a kind of generic "dealing with (OCD in this case)" short when it actually has nothing to do with that. it's gonna be really fun to make.
00:00 Learn to make your first short film in 5 minutes
01:08 Shorter films are easier to make and better in quality
02:13 Tips for writing a short film
03:17 Organize and prepare for your shoot day
04:21 Focus on storytelling over cinematography and prioritize good audio.
05:21 Tips for post-production after filming
06:24 Tips for editing a film
07:28 Make a short film and analyze it to improve
Loved your info packed crash course. I am going to be shooting my 1st 40+ min Indian documentary and will be doing it all on mobile. i have planned most of it in my head and my notes but after seeing this superb video you made . i would love if you can drop a video for the 1st time documentary makers or if you could point us in the right direction it would help us a ton ☺️ Looking forward to hearing from your end soon
Great job, LIKED & SUBSCRIBED! I am looking forward to seeing more of your work. I have shot a couple of shorts with the help of friends. I’ve gotten positive feedback. I produced, written and directed, but I didn’t have to actually touch the equipment. I just directed everyone on what I wanted and they followed directions very well. The challenge now is, my editor graduated college, got a real job and a girlfriend and has no more time for this stuff. I understand, but he was extremely talented. All the best to him. My other challenge is, my cameraman doesn’t want to participate (correction)… won’t let me use his camera unless he also acts. I understand, but if there isn’t a part for him, there isn’t a part. So, I bought a camera to proceed on my own and the editing, lighting and learning everything about the camera is overwhelming to me. I know I don’t need to know everything but even the bare minimum seems problematic. I know, JUST DO IT! Which, I am and I will definitely check out your videos to help me on this journey. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
The Resemblance of you looking like Marco Cirillo is Uncanny!!
I love TH-cam. Working on my first short film next year. Thank you
Dude, this is insane 😂 you are the winzip of short films. Great Long content in short film. Loved it. Thanks.
Damn that's a crazy good idea! That would be so dope to see a film about VHS tapes from a dead dad. I legit almost teared up. 😢
This guys just casually breaks my heart with that story of the little girl and her dad.
Very inspired now. Can’t wait to get started.
I searched "how to make a short film" and this video was at the top of the list. Your opening statements on choosing an audience sounds extremely helpful, already. The idea of producing a short film stems from my love of horror films with good stories, along with watching a lot of @BizarreBub. I wanted to do something similar in my own home / neighborhood. It just sounds like a fun project! Thanks for sharing.
I always say: Victory offers affirmation; Defeat offers education. Learning from your mistakes is how you grow and get better. Don't fear mistakes.
Look at your first film as a learning experience. You're learning the art. Nobody grabs a paintbrush for the first time and creates a masterpiece. Embrace the process, and it will serve you well... :)
Thanks a lot, love the simplicity of your speech
im entering my final year of film school & readying to direct my thesis film after never having directed anything before >___< im nervous and excited and unprepared and overprepared all at once but this video helps a lot w me getting into the pre production mindset and be motivated to finish my script haha
Love it man. Great delivery and excellent nuggets of wisdom scattered throughout!
Making my 9th film. Been making short films with my parents and grandparents since I was 9/10 years old. They have improved ALOT over the years. All of them have been horrors. Except the last two films I made. The reason I tell you this is because I made my first film and it was like 48 mins long. Wasn’t horrific oh bad. But now I make films like 3-5 mins long. I have actual equipment now, I have premier pro/after effects. Anyways. For the last two years me and my friend have been on and off making a slasher movie with a twist. We are on our final draft/script now and will be making it this year. It should be around 20 mins long, with a budget of approximately £150. Currently 16 years old and I want to be a film director. So far this has been a way of life for me. Writing story’s is something I have been doing since I was 6. So I’m looking forward to making this film (finally). Also comment on the comment if you think I should upload it once it’s complete :)
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These short film instructions are amazing. Thxs for sharing
Hey Kent, thanks for sharing your experience!!!
this is absolutely what i've been looking for . thanks for this