As a cinematographer, I really don't like most of these kinds of videos on youtube. Usually everyone tells the same stuf over and over, and it's not even true, but the young starter filmmakers get trapped in them, and keep wanting to buy more lights, optics, and cameras, instead of trying to really understand the story, and the best way to tell it. I was pleasantly suprised by your video, it's good to see that not all of "filmmaker youtube" is the same. You told the right things, that are actually useful and worth investigating, and most importantly you communicated the right mindset. This is what the young filmmakers need. Thank you. :)
Rule number 7. Watch as much masterpiece movies and study them in detail. By masterpiece, I dont mean Spielberg or Nolan, but study the all time great masters. Study the cinematography of Wong Kar Wai, Kubrick, Welles, Ozu, Mizoguchi, Kim Ki Duk, Tarkovski, Dreyer and so on. If you don't know how to find them, start with the Sight and Sound greatest movies of all time list. Also try finding little unknown gems, like Buffalo 66 or Last Life in the Universe and study them in detail. At the same time read everything about cinema and also read literary classics. There is no substitute for that.
I was on a shoot for a short with a director who had just 3 lights bought from home depot. It was amazing the quality lighting this guy got... and then he'd play around with it in after effects (which he had total mastery) and I was knocked out by the look of the finished film. This director has done two features, won multiple Emmys, and won over 30 international film festival awards for his shorts. And here he was working with just 3 lights and doing such fantastic work. You are absolutely right in this video.
"The person talking is only half as important as the person listening" - Excellent advice - As an analogy in photography: I discovered that once in the Louvre museum in Paris. Instead of doing my obligatory "Mona Lisa" tourist snapshot (it is under reflecting glass, and quite small) I took a photo of the frantic crowd trying to catch a good perspective on that world famous piece of art, holding their mobile phone high above etc - that was one of my best Paris photos....
Now this is how you make a rules/tips video. Not at all preachy; straight to the meat; real-world, easy to understand knowledge without fluff, and most importantly...zero ego. Well done sir. You've got yourself a new fan. 🙌
On reaction shots especially when you're solo, I've found in a pinch it might be the best time to use your smartphone's camera, especially given the quality of the cameras (and even the codecs in some cases). Sometimes you can grab that steller but fleeting reaction that just can't ever be recreated. For the doc filmmaker always remember you have a second camera in your pocket. 🎥
@PRIVATE iPhone 13Pro/Max support up to Apple ProRes HQ 4kp30 and 1080p60 with HLG (HDR).The app Filmic Pro supports disabling sharpening on Android phones (but not iPhones as of yet). So even grading challenges are become somewhat surmountable.
Especially when you establish the phone as part of the visual language. It comes in really handy. The only difference I’m finding these days in some phones and proper cameras is the depth of field.
I’m very new to all this, but I added a cheap go pro to my gear and shoot in a flat/neutral color profile. It’s obviously not the same, but so far easier to color grade with my mirrorless camera footage than my phone. My phone tends to run out of space too fast.
I know, right? But can we really trust Mark's advice if he doesn't spend half his video rolling around town on a One Wheel with a gimbal and a coffee? Those were fun five years ago. Now, not so much.
I really appreciate your clarity and your desire to share your hard-earned knowledge. I'm an older guy nearing retirement and looking for a way of developing my decades-long photography and writing career. You have been very helpful in my exploration. God bless you and yours!
Even though this video is 1 years old, it is far more informative, interesting, and well thought out as what I have seen in a class...well done Mark! Thank you for sharing...
I just recently shot a feature film as the DP where we had like 15-20 lights available but only ended up using like 4 the entire shoot because it was all equipment that I have spent years working with. We had some very expensive lights but only really ended up using mostly a couple panels and some bigger soft lights. We ended up getting so many beautiful shots everyday because my crew and I knew exactly how to use the smaller and less expensive lights to their maximum potential. The best point you made in the video is studying the image and not the gear. I've shot tiny 1 minute shorts in my house to test my skills using only 1 cheap LED panel from like Neewer and just practical lamps and stuff and have created better images than some movies I've seen. Any aspiring filmmaker should be totally inspired and motivated because you truly don't need crazy gear to make something amazing, just passion and practice. I've learned that first hand and constantly see it implemented on feature film sets now.
5:57: In the 80s when DJs used vinyl (I was a DJ), I would say this about DJs that executed bad mixes ("Practice your mixes at home before doing them before a live audience.") Great presentation! TY! I'm working on a Doc film and a spec project reality show with a very small crew.
I am an amateur videographer who's only goal is to have fun. You are saying all the things I needed to hear, not because I didn't know them, but because I needed a professional to confirm that my own approach to filmmaking isn't wrong. Especially the gear part, nice to hear that I'm not only one using only the essentials when it comes to shooting.
Great video!! Not sure if anyone gave you plant advice so this might have already been said but you might be over or underwatering. Buy yourself a water meter. Has a little prob that goes in the soil and lets you know when you need to water. Or you may need to buy a grow light because they are not getting enough light. A little bit of fertilizer once in a while, pull off yellow leaves so it quits putting energy into them.Your plants could also be root bound and need a bigger pot. If you see roots trying to come out of the bottom holes time to get a bigger pot. Which is also a great time to give it some fresh soil. Soil is everything. Good luck!! Is your head spinning and are you ready to dump the plants in the can? Sorry. I gave up on house plants. I have a hard enough time keeping my rosebushes healthy.
Awesome content Mark, I bought your AOD course about a year ago, and thought it was amazing. I'm just finalizing the contract on a $40k documentary project series, with ongoing films. I'm in talks with two other documentary clients as well, and I used all your techniques in the course to pitch the deals. I've pitched a lot of NO's too, but having a system for the pitch helps keep the process on track for me, and it's less intimidating every time. My treatments get better every time, and I enjoy making them. My footage, and most importantly, my story telling skill has DRASTICALLY improved as well. I binge watch the whole course before every pitch the night before, and pitch with a confidence I wouldn't otherwise have. It's opening me up to larger more lucrative projects, thanks! 🎥
Nice one Mark! Getting the reaction shots is super solid advice that people forget all the time, especially when shooting on their own. It probably took me 4 years of working in docs full time to really appreciate this! A big non-sync wide (wide enough where you can't clearly see their lips moving) of a conversation is also key and worth doing when the scene/beat is over so you have another cutaway option. Thanks for another great video.
1 million % agree. Every single tip is practical, useful, and unleashes a huge topic for study. Every filmmaker should at least know such things. I did not expect to hear some real stuff when I started watching this video. Thank you for bringing the best knowledge available for the better skillset.
"Keep it simple" is extremely good advice. I started buying a bunch of gear and fatigue of changing out parts to get the shot "perfect" and diverse started to set in. I realized that I could get 90% or more of what I needed on my 35mm GM lens and that significantly simplified my workflow... There's other parts of the rig and you don't want to go "overboard" on those unless it helps you tell your story. I learned this as an audio engineer; don't let your tools get in the way, make your tools help you. Solid advice.
Yes! That's one of the number one things I teach newcomers. Don't assume that you need to be moving in every shot. Let the world animate itself. You'd be surprised just how much more effective that can be by just being still. I see this so much with armatures and it's frustrating. But we all start somewhere, so I get it.
Great content. I’m a drone pilot and have learned to lock a shot and let the subject move. Just because I have a drone doesn’t mean it has to move. Or I do an ever so slight move.
This was really amazing, I just bought a gimbal and am still learning the basics of cinematography. my first recording not looking professional was super confusing but now I get it. Even with the best gear if your not comfortable with it you won't get the shot your looking for. Thanks man!
Once again, fantastic advice. I have to say that some of your shots in the doco's you do are JEDI MASTER material. Seriously you know how to shoot beautiful scenes. I have learnt so much from here. Thanks again keep them coming.
I’m new to this world coming from the photo world, and this is the most helpful video I’ve watched on the subject so far. I will be rewatching it many times.
Love what you said about gymbals and movement. I'm old and I just love a well balanced shoulder rig or great set of sticks. The only time I like gymbals/steadicam is when you have a second camera they can live in those builds.
A note about the bonus tip regarding having a good monitor. In my opinion, investing heavily in a monitor when you are starting out is not necessarily that important. Unless it’s a top of the line, properly calibrated OLED screen it will always always always lie to you. It might crush the blacks, or the gamma might be too high, or any number of imperfections an LCD screen might have. What is important for a cinematographer just starting out is to have a firm grasp over exposure as a whole. My recommendation: a Light Meter. Using a light meter helps you visualize light intensity in a more tactile way. It forces you to understand incident and spot readings. Plus it is an incredible tool for allowing you to look like you know what you’re doing.
@@markbone All who still write GOD as god = then they still stating that they serving the baphomet - the false god and still PERISH into torment. There is GOD - the CREATOR and There is god - the baphomet - the false god. Know it and understand it. There are channels that deserves the attention of the whole world. - can you name these? that give answers to the whole mankind. Sad that any amongst you ain+t bothered enough to do a little researching and find out all the REAL ORIGINS about many stuff the world wants us to like - have - do - keep. All there is to say : the more we search and end up knowing - the less garbage we let into our lives. “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:” 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) One piece of the MISSING TRUTH IS: that chatolics were never CHRISTIANS - they are satanic like any other religion. How can we say that CHATOLICS ARE CHRISTIANS when CHRISTIANITY WAS NEVER A RELIGION? We can`t have unconfused lives if we bring religions into reality or make these reality. - only thing we would have is CONFUSED REALITY. As we call upon the name of the LORD/GOD - we already believe that HE is and TRUST IN HIM. A sinner don`t call upon the name of the LORD - their too PRIDEFUL - they block out GOD`S QUIET VOICE IN THEM and GOD BLOCKS OUT THEIR PRAYERS. - That`s the reason SINNERS WONT BE HEARD. None of us can`t do GOD`S WILL if we do not let ourselves listen the QUIET VOICE OF GOD. All who do call - in them have change already taken place. A heart and mind that wants to REPENT. - that`s why we get saved when we call upon the name of the LORD. And now if our wish to REPENT was real - then WE DO GO AND SIN NO MORE. Are we all able to reach the point of no longer sin at all? - YES WE ARE - or CHRIST life on earth becomes worthless and pointless. th-cam.com/users/TorchofChristMinistriesvideos th-cam.com/users/AmbassadorsofChristvideos th-cam.com/users/Truthuneditedvideos "believing everything a pastor says because then you end up following man instead of God through Jesus Christ." - That`s why there`s saying: READ YE THE BIBLE 1ST - THEN PRAY AND THEN BOTHER TO HEAR WHAT ANOTHER HUMAN SAYS. - you never have heard it? Let me ask: which part/book of the bible is fiction? since a lot of you thing that bible is wrong and CHRISTIANITY is religion: (CHRISTIANITY WAS NEVER A RELIGION, IT WAS ALWAYS REALITY) Then you can explain 100% to me HOW CAN A SPIRIT DIE? Humans = spirit beings. WE ARE SPIRITS IN FLESH FOR A TEST. And don`t be mad about GOD if it`s only humans with deceived mindsets that have hurt you. My online name is THE HARSH TRUTH OUT THERE because the TRUTH IS HARSH. if it weren`t so would i bothered to use this line of words? We been deceived generations after generations - so why do we wonder that the truth sets in slowly? Be ye fire on GOD and seek out HIS WILL that you can do and save others from forever torment. Keep your distance from them (the wicked sinners) as often as you can for 2 reasons: 1.) They are greedy, selfish and pure evil and will corrupt you too, 2.) They will not be what they seem to be. They seem just like your parents, siblings, friends, co-workers - right? - you 100% sure they are? What if they aren`t even humans? Celebrating our b - days = making ourselves idols for whole 24 hours. Let GOD be our idol always. Isn`t death and ageing our last enemies that will be found no more? - so why celebrate it? Be ye SOBER - ALWAYS. For the devil is lurking around. I have a Brother who truly thinks/believes that a 1 year old child can decide what gender she or he is. Is truly the TRUTH that much hidden? - i mean the decision about are we boy or girl is not even given to any of us to make, IT WAS AND IS MADE FOR US. We either born as MALES OR AS FEMALES. Broken and heavy burdened souls, CALL UPON THE NAME OF THE LORD - YOU WILL BE SAVED and HEALED TOO. th-cam.com/video/YtnQq6byng4/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/k5ZtZEtDEGo/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/14A8SsLF0S0/w-d-xo.html 1.) th-cam.com/play/PLHYOKu9d9bz6NzPIZHvOliDroyiNFwr9v.html 2.) th-cam.com/play/PLHYOKu9d9bz5wNVuo3rRX5Afi7hCShbTL.html 3.) th-cam.com/play/PLHYOKu9d9bz4C3cQSNdox1372n1iOljGt.html 4.) th-cam.com/play/PLHYOKu9d9bz76Dn5iMAmrIofhzUHtJxpu.html 5.) th-cam.com/play/PL8bt_6drZB49wkl9av8Lgfcu4m8GF86LV.html 6.) th-cam.com/play/PL6jqQQLDUKSzqfchW2-t42mEyjHWuzBnd.html 7.) th-cam.com/play/PLHYOKu9d9bz4xUIXjs1NENXj2YuHhnGfG.html 8.) th-cam.com/play/PLHYOKu9d9bz6NzPIZHvOliDroyiNFwr9v.html 9.) th-cam.com/play/PLHYOKu9d9bz5azWnKymBiZMO_braY0AVr.html 10.) th-cam.com/play/PLHYOKu9d9bz7kAox0O-ulTQ6-KF3qHVBY.html Real CHURCH IS HUMAN BODY ITSELF - so don`t visit carnal/earthly churches. Real CHRISTIANS AKA CHRIST FOLLOWERS DO NOT HAVE Industry - so feel free to come out of them all. ROAD TO LIFE IS NARROW AND NOT STRAITH AT ALL. ONLY FEW FIND IT. - so do not follow the masses, but be WISER and turn around and walk back. You never have heard the saying: DIE AS YOU CAME TO BE. (that means: do not mix your DNA) there`s 2 side of every coin: THE TRUTH on one side and THE LIES on the other side. Which side of the coin to you use/live after? THE TRUTH or THE LIES? No human soul stays on earth "hunting" after death - they either go to HELL or into ABRAHAM'S BOSOM to wait to be JUDGED. In situations like these videos show - you ALWAYS deal with DEMONS. Why nobody amongst you say these words: GET BEHIND ME SATAN AND LEAVE ME IN PEACE, to them that hunt you? - It dose work. For my house was once hunted too and now for many years is peace under the roof. About the RAPTURE: HE/GOD come as a theft in the night catching the WORTHY away. Be ye all on watch. Be ye all READY. What awaits us all?: We will hunger, We will freeze, We will be betrayed, We will die. 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Thanks for this! I often find myself caught up in the gear when there are many other things to focus on to improve my films. Can’t wait to go out and shoot using these tips!
Very simplified advice on camera movement. The camera is the eyes of the actor. How you direct those eyes on things that hapen in front of it dictates what the camera does. If it sits still or moves. A film shot with all locked of effects is not more "pure" than a film where the camera go places for the audience. "If you're always moving we wont know what is important" is true. And if your camera is locked off in the wrong place we wont know either.
Thank you so much for such a concise and easy to follow tips video. I have years of footage that I'm waiting to make into travel shorts. I'm holding off, to take time to learn how to create effective short travel films and this is exactly what I needed.
Hi, these are excellent advices and this video made me instantly sign up on the waitlist for the AOD :) I got one question about the movement motivation, as I cannot find the answer to my problem anywhere. How best to motivate a slow trucking or subtle arc like the one in Mad Med (1:21)? Should we always look for something to be revealed gradually by the camera as it moves? Or are there another ways to justify using that in eg. establishing shots of a character, when they themselves don't move in the scene? Thanks! :)
0:44 On this note, my favorite music video is Element by Kendrick Lamar. Every shot is a powerful image with dynamic movement, yet the camera doesn't move once.
That’s why I love zooms for doc work. Just a 24-70 is basically 90% of all shots and then a 70-200 if you’re doing a 2 cam interview or need to capture far away things.
Agree. Our shoots are almost exclusively chaotic, unpredictable situations with no second chances. We spend most of our days on the 70-200, which is more like a 50-180 on our C70. At some point we will also use a 50 but that's about it for a 8 or 9 hour shoot.
Getting reaction shots after the dialogue while they're talking about something else is such a good point! I just filmed an interaction with two of my characters in my latest short doc and definitely could've used that technique to help cut around some of the dialogue that isn't needed. Instead I'll have to go hunting through the rushes 😂😁
Hey Mark, you must have got many comments about this but you have given the most amazing n clear tips, I really feel great that I have reachd to your video. Really appreciate the way you explained it. I wanted to upgrade my skills of shooting and looking for something that not only talk about gears but more about balance of everything. thanks for the amazing video I will go through your other video and soon I will create a video and also send you. Hope to connect with you in future, thanks once again, keep rising. thanks once again.
Thank you. I come across so many people that have the latest and greatest gear bit have no clue about it or future issues that certain cameras will give you. Luts etc..
Ladies and gentleman, welcome to the bone zone. In all seriousness, love your content man! I’m not a documentary filmmaker but I still get a wealth of knowledge about cinematography and story telling from your channel. Thank you!
📹 Nice tips, most of these seem obvious but they are easily overlooked. I'm always impressed by films with mostly locked off camera shots. I need to look into that more. I get wrapped up in movement for the sake of movement but you are so right. I'm going to think about these tips on my next project so my stuff sucks less. Cheers! 📸
I've been thinking about most of these points lately. Glad to hear someone justifying my head space and adding more to it with the ones I haven't thought of
Love this video I love cinema and I truly believe camera movement is often misunderstood. Of course movement can be a character in the film, but one should take in mind that camera movement is the sneaky tool in the box. As in, movement can communicate cannot be diminished by differing Philosophies of the lens. Spielberg has proven this/has etched this in stone rather. Never underestimate the power of movement (or no movement 👍🏼) Great great video Thank you
Thanks so much. This helps me get more intentional about motion in shots and tip three is golden. I shoot countershots once in a while and just thought they looked good in the editing room. Now I will be more intentional about it. I also need to get better at angles when dealing with characters.
This will sound weird about your tropical plant, but if you acknowledge it, tell it it's looking good, and wow, look how much you have grown, it will start to do just that, plus give it natural sunlight with a suitable growing location, obviously, but if you interact with your plant, you'll be amazed. I have only discovered this in the past 5 years with a plant that I have. Weird but it works. I also love your tips and the way you delivered them. Cheers John
Everyone wants to translate what they see and to share with others. I truly agree with your tips . Thank you for sharing your tips as it has given me more confidence to pick up my camera and go out to shoot .
📹 I really love you channel, I was only introduced to it about 2 or 3 months ago but it’s quickly becoming one of my favorites. Thanks for sharing so many useful tips.
Been wanting to watch "Nomadland" for a while now, so I used your reminder to rent it for tonight. And thank you for giving us actionable videography advice, something that's been in short supply on TH-cam.
Always good Mark! I realized I needed a reaction shot on a video I was just about to call done, I’ve got plenty of them but wasn’t using them. Also I had forgotten what a Dutch angle was.
I'm cooking rn and I had to come over to the computer to tell you that Lance Oppenheim's work is sick! Loved "the happiest guy in the world" incredible short doc
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As a cinematographer, I really don't like most of these kinds of videos on youtube. Usually everyone tells the same stuf over and over, and it's not even true, but the young starter filmmakers get trapped in them, and keep wanting to buy more lights, optics, and cameras, instead of trying to really understand the story, and the best way to tell it. I was pleasantly suprised by your video, it's good to see that not all of "filmmaker youtube" is the same. You told the right things, that are actually useful and worth investigating, and most importantly you communicated the right mindset. This is what the young filmmakers need. Thank you. :)
Thank you Peter!
Same!
totally agree
@@markbone Did you use an Fx 6 or Fx 9 for this video?
Rule number 7. Watch as much masterpiece movies and study them in detail. By masterpiece, I dont mean Spielberg or Nolan, but study the all time great masters. Study the cinematography of Wong Kar Wai, Kubrick, Welles, Ozu, Mizoguchi, Kim Ki Duk, Tarkovski, Dreyer and so on. If you don't know how to find them, start with the Sight and Sound greatest movies of all time list.
Also try finding little unknown gems, like Buffalo 66 or Last Life in the Universe and study them in detail. At the same time read everything about cinema and also read literary classics. There is no substitute for that.
I was on a shoot for a short with a director who had just 3 lights bought from home depot. It was amazing the quality lighting this guy got... and then he'd play around with it in after effects (which he had total mastery) and I was knocked out by the look of the finished film. This director has done two features, won multiple Emmys, and won over 30 international film festival awards for his shorts. And here he was working with just 3 lights and doing such fantastic work. You are absolutely right in this video.
Would you happen to know his name? I would love to check out some of his work.
If you have 3 direct bare lights, v's 1x big soft light, you can get a much more cinematic effect. Only if you know how to place them.
@@702million7Define cinematic. The only part of what you said that was useful was the part about knowing how to use them
@@pauldakim1454 ^
@@ryaneskalis yess I'm interested too
"The person talking is only half as important as the person listening" - Excellent advice - As an analogy in photography: I discovered that once in the Louvre museum in Paris. Instead of doing my obligatory "Mona Lisa" tourist snapshot (it is under reflecting glass, and quite small) I took a photo of the frantic crowd trying to catch a good perspective on that world famous piece of art, holding their mobile phone high above etc - that was one of my best Paris photos....
Now this is how you make a rules/tips video. Not at all preachy; straight to the meat; real-world, easy to understand knowledge without fluff, and most importantly...zero ego. Well done sir. You've got yourself a new fan.
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Yes - unselfish advice from a real filmmaker
Completely agree. All great advice.
With an ad in the middle.
Why am I just seeing this video? The tip about having one big soft light instead of three small ones is golden.
On reaction shots especially when you're solo, I've found in a pinch it might be the best time to use your smartphone's camera, especially given the quality of the cameras (and even the codecs in some cases). Sometimes you can grab that steller but fleeting reaction that just can't ever be recreated. For the doc filmmaker always remember you have a second camera in your pocket. 🎥
@PRIVATE iPhone 13Pro/Max support up to Apple ProRes HQ 4kp30 and 1080p60 with HLG (HDR).The app Filmic Pro supports disabling sharpening on Android phones (but not iPhones as of yet). So even grading challenges are become somewhat surmountable.
Especially when you establish the phone as part of the visual language. It comes in really handy. The only difference I’m finding these days in some phones and proper cameras is the depth of field.
@PRIVATE can you please elaborate on the desharpening technique for DJI drones?
I’m very new to all this, but I added a cheap go pro to my gear and shoot in a flat/neutral color profile. It’s obviously not the same, but so far easier to color grade with my mirrorless camera footage than my phone. My phone tends to run out of space too fast.
Always have a mini tripod handy too!
Entertaining, packed with wisdom - and no fluff. That's a miracle in the TH-cam world.
I know, right? But can we really trust Mark's advice if he doesn't spend half his video rolling around town on a One Wheel with a gimbal and a coffee? Those were fun five years ago. Now, not so much.
I really appreciate your clarity and your desire to share your hard-earned knowledge. I'm an older guy nearing retirement and looking for a way of developing my decades-long photography and writing career. You have been very helpful in my exploration. God bless you and yours!
Even though this video is 1 years old, it is far more informative, interesting, and well thought out as what I have seen in a class...well done Mark! Thank you for sharing...
I just recently shot a feature film as the DP where we had like 15-20 lights available but only ended up using like 4 the entire shoot because it was all equipment that I have spent years working with. We had some very expensive lights but only really ended up using mostly a couple panels and some bigger soft lights. We ended up getting so many beautiful shots everyday because my crew and I knew exactly how to use the smaller and less expensive lights to their maximum potential. The best point you made in the video is studying the image and not the gear. I've shot tiny 1 minute shorts in my house to test my skills using only 1 cheap LED panel from like Neewer and just practical lamps and stuff and have created better images than some movies I've seen. Any aspiring filmmaker should be totally inspired and motivated because you truly don't need crazy gear to make something amazing, just passion and practice. I've learned that first hand and constantly see it implemented on feature film sets now.
5:57: In the 80s when DJs used vinyl (I was a DJ), I would say this about DJs that executed bad mixes ("Practice your mixes at home before doing them before a live audience.")
Great presentation! TY! I'm working on a Doc film and a spec project reality show with a very small crew.
I am an amateur videographer who's only goal is to have fun. You are saying all the things I needed to hear, not because I didn't know them, but because I needed a professional to confirm that my own approach to filmmaking isn't wrong. Especially the gear part, nice to hear that I'm not only one using only the essentials when it comes to shooting.
Great video!! Not sure if anyone gave you plant advice so this might have already been said but you might be over or underwatering. Buy yourself a water meter. Has a little prob that goes in the soil and lets you know when you need to water. Or you may need to buy a grow light because they are not getting enough light. A little bit of fertilizer once in a while, pull off yellow leaves so it quits putting energy into them.Your plants could also be root bound and need a bigger pot. If you see roots trying to come out of the bottom holes time to get a bigger pot. Which is also a great time to give it some fresh soil. Soil is everything. Good luck!! Is your head spinning and are you ready to dump the plants in the can? Sorry. I gave up on house plants. I have a hard enough time keeping my rosebushes healthy.
Awesome content Mark, I bought your AOD course about a year ago, and thought it was amazing. I'm just finalizing the contract on a $40k documentary project series, with ongoing films. I'm in talks with two other documentary clients as well, and I used all your techniques in the course to pitch the deals. I've pitched a lot of NO's too, but having a system for the pitch helps keep the process on track for me, and it's less intimidating every time. My treatments get better every time, and I enjoy making them. My footage, and most importantly, my story telling skill has DRASTICALLY improved as well. I binge watch the whole course before every pitch the night before, and pitch with a confidence I wouldn't otherwise have. It's opening me up to larger more lucrative projects, thanks! 🎥
This comment made my day! Thank you for it!
That is quite a testimonial. Congratulations to you and Mark!
Nice one Mark! Getting the reaction shots is super solid advice that people forget all the time, especially when shooting on their own. It probably took me 4 years of working in docs full time to really appreciate this! A big non-sync wide (wide enough where you can't clearly see their lips moving) of a conversation is also key and worth doing when the scene/beat is over so you have another cutaway option. Thanks for another great video.
Yeah the wide is key!
Dude honestly you the best cinematographer/youtuber/mentor out there ! Love your work bro and you inspire me so much. Working on my first documentary.
1 million % agree. Every single tip is practical, useful, and unleashes a huge topic for study. Every filmmaker should at least know such things.
I did not expect to hear some real stuff when I started watching this video.
Thank you for bringing the best knowledge available for the better skillset.
"Keep it simple" is extremely good advice. I started buying a bunch of gear and fatigue of changing out parts to get the shot "perfect" and diverse started to set in. I realized that I could get 90% or more of what I needed on my 35mm GM lens and that significantly simplified my workflow... There's other parts of the rig and you don't want to go "overboard" on those unless it helps you tell your story. I learned this as an audio engineer; don't let your tools get in the way, make your tools help you.
Solid advice.
Yes! That's one of the number one things I teach newcomers. Don't assume that you need to be moving in every shot. Let the world animate itself. You'd be surprised just how much more effective that can be by just being still. I see this so much with armatures and it's frustrating. But we all start somewhere, so I get it.
I will be watching this again and again! Simple. Relatable. Impactful. 📷
Super helpful… saving this one to watch again! Going to keep a few notes from this to prompt me on my next project.
Great content. I’m a drone pilot and have learned to lock a shot and let the subject move. Just because I have a drone doesn’t mean it has to move. Or I do an ever so slight move.
I like that your tips are always quite practical - not just some theoretical knowledge. Thank you, Mark!
Thanks Maxim!
Mark Bone always coming in clutch with the quality, fluff-free content. AOD is top of my list when I next have time for continuing education things!
Heck yea! Cannot wait to have you in AOD in September!
This was really amazing, I just bought a gimbal and am still learning the basics of cinematography. my first recording not looking professional was super confusing but now I get it. Even with the best gear if your not comfortable with it you won't get the shot your looking for. Thanks man!
Once again, fantastic advice. I have to say that some of your shots in the doco's you do are JEDI MASTER material. Seriously you know how to shoot beautiful scenes. I have learnt so much from here. Thanks again keep them coming.
You summed up many of my core beliefs. I like your style and I think you have some amazing work!
I’m new to this world coming from the photo world, and this is the most helpful video I’ve watched on the subject so far. I will be rewatching it many times.
Love what you said about gymbals and movement. I'm old and I just love a well balanced shoulder rig or great set of sticks. The only time I like gymbals/steadicam is when you have a second camera they can live in those builds.
A note about the bonus tip regarding having a good monitor.
In my opinion, investing heavily in a monitor when you are starting out is not necessarily that important. Unless it’s a top of the line, properly calibrated OLED screen it will always always always lie to you.
It might crush the blacks, or the gamma might be too high, or any number of imperfections an LCD screen might have.
What is important for a cinematographer just starting out is to have a firm grasp over exposure as a whole. My recommendation: a Light Meter.
Using a light meter helps you visualize light intensity in a more tactile way. It forces you to understand incident and spot readings. Plus it is an incredible tool for allowing you to look like you know what you’re doing.
Wow bro! The value in this content is 🔥. It goes beyond just the gear reviews we usually see on TH-cam
Thanks for the tips 🎬
Beautiful contribution. I hope you’re having a wonderful summer, Bone.
I love this channel and making movies. Thanks for the tips.
absolutely love this video, thank you mark!!
Thanks Adam!! Appreciate it brother
@@markbone All who still write GOD as god = then they still stating that they serving the baphomet - the false god and still PERISH into torment. There is GOD - the CREATOR and There is god - the baphomet - the false god. Know it and understand it.
There are channels that deserves the attention of the whole world. - can you name these? that give answers to the whole mankind.
Sad that any amongst you ain+t bothered enough to do a little researching and find out all the REAL ORIGINS about many stuff the world wants us to like - have - do - keep. All there is to say : the more we search and end up knowing - the less garbage we let into our lives.
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:”
2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV)
One piece of the MISSING TRUTH IS: that chatolics were never CHRISTIANS - they are satanic like any other religion. How can we say that CHATOLICS ARE CHRISTIANS when CHRISTIANITY WAS NEVER A RELIGION? We can`t have unconfused lives if we bring religions into reality or make these reality. - only thing we would have is CONFUSED REALITY.
As we call upon the name of the LORD/GOD - we already believe that HE is and TRUST IN HIM. A sinner don`t call upon the name of the LORD - their too PRIDEFUL - they block out GOD`S QUIET VOICE IN THEM and GOD BLOCKS OUT THEIR PRAYERS. - That`s the reason SINNERS WONT BE HEARD. None of us can`t do GOD`S WILL if we do not let ourselves listen the QUIET VOICE OF GOD.
All who do call - in them have change already taken place. A heart and mind that wants to REPENT. - that`s why we get saved when we call upon the name of the LORD. And now if our wish to REPENT was real - then WE DO GO AND SIN NO MORE. Are we all able to reach the point of no longer sin at all? - YES WE ARE - or CHRIST life on earth becomes worthless and pointless.
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"believing everything a pastor says because then you end up following man instead of God through Jesus Christ." - That`s why there`s saying: READ YE THE BIBLE 1ST - THEN PRAY AND THEN BOTHER TO HEAR WHAT ANOTHER HUMAN SAYS. - you never have heard it?
Let me ask: which part/book of the bible is fiction?
since a lot of you thing that bible is wrong and CHRISTIANITY is religion: (CHRISTIANITY WAS NEVER A RELIGION, IT WAS ALWAYS REALITY)
Then you can explain 100% to me HOW CAN A SPIRIT DIE? Humans = spirit beings. WE ARE SPIRITS IN FLESH FOR A TEST. And don`t be mad about GOD if it`s only humans with deceived mindsets that have hurt you. My online name is THE HARSH TRUTH OUT THERE because the TRUTH IS HARSH. if it weren`t so would i bothered to use this line of words?
We been deceived generations after generations - so why do we wonder that the truth sets in slowly?
Be ye fire on GOD and seek out HIS WILL that you can do and save others from forever torment.
Keep your distance from them (the wicked sinners) as often as you can for 2 reasons:
1.) They are greedy, selfish and pure evil and will corrupt you too,
2.) They will not be what they seem to be.
They seem just like your parents, siblings, friends, co-workers - right? - you 100% sure they are? What if they aren`t even humans?
Celebrating our b - days = making ourselves idols for whole 24 hours. Let GOD be our idol always.
Isn`t death and ageing our last enemies that will be found no more? - so why celebrate it?
Be ye SOBER - ALWAYS. For the devil is lurking around.
I have a Brother who truly thinks/believes that a 1 year old child can decide what gender she or he is.
Is truly the TRUTH that much hidden? - i mean the decision about are we boy or girl is not even given
to any of us to make, IT WAS AND IS MADE FOR US. We either born as MALES OR AS FEMALES.
Broken and heavy burdened souls, CALL UPON THE NAME OF THE LORD - YOU WILL BE SAVED and HEALED TOO.
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Real CHURCH IS HUMAN BODY ITSELF - so don`t visit carnal/earthly churches. Real CHRISTIANS AKA CHRIST FOLLOWERS DO NOT HAVE Industry - so feel free to come out of them all. ROAD TO LIFE IS NARROW AND NOT STRAITH AT ALL. ONLY FEW FIND IT. - so do not follow the masses, but be WISER and turn around and walk back.
You never have heard the saying: DIE AS YOU CAME TO BE. (that means: do not mix your DNA)
there`s 2 side of every coin: THE TRUTH on one side and THE LIES on the other side. Which side of the coin to you use/live after? THE TRUTH or THE LIES?
No human soul stays on earth "hunting" after death - they either go to HELL or into ABRAHAM'S BOSOM to wait to be JUDGED.
In situations like these videos show - you ALWAYS deal with DEMONS.
Why nobody amongst you say these words: GET BEHIND ME SATAN AND LEAVE ME IN PEACE, to them that hunt you? - It dose work. For my house was once hunted too and now for many years is
peace under the roof.
About the RAPTURE: HE/GOD come as a theft in the night catching the WORTHY away. Be ye all on watch. Be ye all READY.
What awaits us all?:
We will hunger,
We will freeze,
We will be betrayed,
We will die.
The question here is: are you all TRULY willing to lay it all down for CHRIST sake?
Let me add more of what matters:
HAVING A FEAR OF GOD IN US - MATTERS,
LIVING IN TRUTH AND SHARING IT WITH OTHERS - MATTERS,
KEEPING ONESLEVES HEALTHY AND FRUITFUL - MATTERS,
HAVING AND KEEPING A RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD, OUR CREATOR - MATTERS.
Man I get so amped whenever you post a new video. Thank you Mark.
Thanks for the tips! Deep in my own "first" project and looking forward to using your tips!
Lately, I’ve been in love with high definition photography and I wanna explore a career in cinematography. I hope this works out for me.
Thanks for this! I often find myself caught up in the gear when there are many other things to focus on to improve my films. Can’t wait to go out and shoot using these tips!
heck yea! go crush it Elliot
Very simplified advice on camera movement. The camera is the eyes of the actor. How you direct those eyes on things that hapen in front of it dictates what the camera does. If it sits still or moves. A film shot with all locked of effects is not more "pure" than a film where the camera go places for the audience. "If you're always moving we wont know what is important" is true. And if your camera is locked off in the wrong place we wont know either.
Thanks for the video! Love the humor and pace.
By far some of the best tips I've learnt are from this channel. Thank you for constantly sharing your knowledge Mark!
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This video is pure gold. Thanks Mark!!!
Thank you so much for such a concise and easy to follow tips video. I have years of footage that I'm waiting to make into travel shorts. I'm holding off, to take time to learn how to create effective short travel films and this is exactly what I needed.
Love the description of the camera angles and how/when to use them 🤗
Hi, these are excellent advices and this video made me instantly sign up on the waitlist for the AOD :) I got one question about the movement motivation, as I cannot find the answer to my problem anywhere. How best to motivate a slow trucking or subtle arc like the one in Mad Med (1:21)? Should we always look for something to be revealed gradually by the camera as it moves? Or are there another ways to justify using that in eg. establishing shots of a character, when they themselves don't move in the scene? Thanks! :)
0:44 On this note, my favorite music video is Element by Kendrick Lamar. Every shot is a powerful image with dynamic movement, yet the camera doesn't move once.
I love going into a situation with only one lens. Limitations can force really creative outcomes.
That’s why I love zooms for doc work. Just a 24-70 is basically 90% of all shots and then a 70-200 if you’re doing a 2 cam interview or need to capture far away things.
Agree. Our shoots are almost exclusively chaotic, unpredictable situations with no second chances. We spend most of our days on the 70-200, which is more like a 50-180 on our C70. At some point we will also use a 50 but that's about it for a 8 or 9 hour shoot.
Thanks for this. I'm bookmarking this so I can come back and rewatch it every once in a while. Remind myself.
'Contrast & diversity help your film.' Agree completely. Great tips, Mark
Thank you for the help! I enjoyed it and will use the tips in my next project 🎥📸🎦
Getting reaction shots after the dialogue while they're talking about something else is such a good point! I just filmed an interaction with two of my characters in my latest short doc and definitely could've used that technique to help cut around some of the dialogue that isn't needed. Instead I'll have to go hunting through the rushes 😂😁
Fabulous info on what different types of shots translate. Thank you!!
Fantastic channel with great information. Thank you Mark!
Hey Mark, you must have got many comments about this but you have given the most amazing n clear tips, I really feel great that I have reachd to your video. Really appreciate the way you explained it. I wanted to upgrade my skills of shooting and looking for something that not only talk about gears but more about balance of everything. thanks for the amazing video I will go through your other video and soon I will create a video and also send you. Hope to connect with you in future, thanks once again, keep rising. thanks once again.
📽 I get more production wisdom with every post. Thank you Mark!
I can take care of plants, still learning the camera bits. Ansel Adams' Zone System from my large format days has saved my S-Log footage of late.
Thank you. I come across so many people that have the latest and greatest gear bit have no clue about it or future issues that certain cameras will give you. Luts etc..
Guten Tag aus Hamburg 😊🇩🇪
Thank you so much for sharing! Especially the "get the counter" Rule was new to me but makes totally sense!
It’s been changing our films so much
Ladies and gentleman, welcome to the bone zone.
In all seriousness, love your content man! I’m not a documentary filmmaker but I still get a wealth of knowledge about cinematography and story telling from your channel. Thank you!
Thanks Chris. Appreciate the love
Insane value in this video. Thanks Mark!
📹 Nice tips, most of these seem obvious but they are easily overlooked. I'm always impressed by films with mostly locked off camera shots. I need to look into that more. I get wrapped up in movement for the sake of movement but you are so right. I'm going to think about these tips on my next project so my stuff sucks less. Cheers! 📸
Nice, easy explained and sharp to the point. Yeah, lighting is Art. Often I also use a lot black molton fabric, to get rid of reflections. Subscribed!
I've been thinking about most of these points lately. Glad to hear someone justifying my head space and adding more to it with the ones I haven't thought of
Excellent wisdom from years of shooting - do we get bonus if we noticed the GI Joe clip - last piece of advice about lights is my favorite! Thx Mark!!
Love this video
I love cinema and I truly believe camera movement is often misunderstood. Of course movement can be a character in the film, but one should take in mind that camera movement is the sneaky tool in the box. As in, movement can communicate cannot be diminished by differing Philosophies of the lens. Spielberg has proven this/has etched this in stone rather. Never underestimate the power of movement (or no movement 👍🏼)
Great great video
Thank you
5 seconds into your video and I was in stitches!! "Just use LUT's" seems to be every other videographers mantra these days... 🤣😂🤣
Awesome intro!!
To the point and a pleasure to watch, thank you
that shot at 1:54 from the tornado thing is gorgeous, I wanna see that when it comes out
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Another fantastic video! Mark is simply the best in his field on TH-cam. Head and shoulders over the others.
i'm a writer-director from the Philippines, thanks for these tips Mark! keep em coming!
Thanks so much. This helps me get more intentional about motion in shots and tip three is golden. I shoot countershots once in a while and just thought they looked good in the editing room. Now I will be more intentional about it. I also need to get better at angles when dealing with characters.
Thanks, still taking baby steps into this stuff so it's always good to find concise useful tutorials :)
This will sound weird about your tropical plant, but if you acknowledge it, tell it it's looking good, and wow, look how much you have grown, it will start to do just that, plus give it natural sunlight with a suitable growing location, obviously, but if you interact with your plant, you'll be amazed. I have only discovered this in the past 5 years with a plant that I have. Weird but it works. I also love your tips and the way you delivered them.
Cheers John
Everyone wants to translate what they see and to share with others. I truly agree with your tips . Thank you for sharing your tips as it has given me more confidence to pick up my camera and go out to shoot .
Mark continues to be my new favorite Cinematography TH-camr
I really like tipped number 5. Makes me want to memorize that especially. I feel like I could tell a great story with those different angle shots.
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I really love you channel, I was only introduced to it about 2 or 3 months ago but it’s quickly becoming one of my favorites. Thanks for sharing so many useful tips.
Thanks mate 🙏🏻 appreciate you watching it!!
*SUBCRIBED* incredible advise on fundamentals of cinematography.
locked off shots are so under rated..... I love that energy.
Simple, straightforward, bang on. Perfect. Thanks Mark!
Would love a video about how you store/manage all the media you're pulling from for these videos! Thanks for these tips
Great idea!
Great video!! Would love to see one about focal length and what it communicates, as you did with angles. Thanks!!
Been wanting to watch "Nomadland" for a while now, so I used your reminder to rent it for tonight. And thank you for giving us actionable videography advice, something that's been in short supply on TH-cam.
Love the insight on camera angles… so fascinating how the angles and framing convey such different emotions
visual cinematic language. it's a whole other universe
This is such an awesome video! What awesome advice! Nice one! Going to take on these tips for sure.
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Am seeing this now,you are a genius sir this will change lives
Dude… holy crap.. loved this video
Enjoying watching every bit of your videos and learning tremendously.
Nice job Mark. As always. Thanks.
This is pure gold! Thank you so much for sharing!
This was actually the most helpful video I’ve seen in a long time.
Always good Mark! I realized I needed a reaction shot on a video I was just about to call done, I’ve got plenty of them but wasn’t using them. Also I had forgotten what a Dutch angle was.
Great one, i would suggest that you do a video about the 2nd point, that would be great.
Thanks Mark, your vast of knowledge and very helpful for someone starting out.
🫡 you’re most welcome
TY Mark, you nailed it. Gonna make my own cup with rule 1+2. Greetings from Germany ✌️
Mark! Great tips! I will be adding them into my mind for future references
This is a blessed video. God bless you!
Awesome!!!
You're a blessing. May God continue to bless you!
I'm cooking rn and I had to come over to the computer to tell you that Lance Oppenheim's work is sick! Loved "the happiest guy in the world" incredible short doc