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I just found your channel and it's just so easy to understand with beautiful shots! I am curious why do you prefer handheld rather than gimbel/stablizer?
@@ebonyrgooden I believe he said it once in an oder video. Much more organic and doesn't, seem so technical and also cause you are more versatile finding different angles, easier to adapt to the unfolding scene in front of you.
How did you get to your first paid jobs and from there how did you work your way up? Were you always hired for directing or did you go fetch coffees too at first?
1. Make sure the face of the subject is the brightest part of the image 2. Use negative fill/Create Shadows 3. Better your Background / think about background 4. Shoot on a tripod 5. Hold you shots (min 10+ seconds Let the shot unfold) Thanks for this great video. A lot of Value in just 5 minutes!
I know this is helpful for viewers but as a content creator this is often the opposite of what you want haha it discourages engagement time and the TH-cam algorithms will promote the video to less people if they click off early. Not having a go just a thought before telling everyone what's coming up
@@petrolpoodle thank you for you comment but I think my comment does not discourage engagement and if Mark wouldn't want comments like this he would be able to delete or hide it. Also if the Video itself is engaging most Viewers wouldn't read the comments before finishing the Video.
@@ijob98 I totally hear you and I've thought that myself too at times. As a creator myself, I do chapter my segments so that people can skip onto the next one. I'd just find it annoying if too much detail was given away. To be fair you make a strong point👍
@@petrolpoodle Production quality has to be over youtube algorithm, if you video is really good people will watch it and share it, if you do video only for the YT algorithm, you won't be able to develop your own creative style or do what you really want to do ;-)
@@Fredb oh don't worry I don't disagree there, I just think it should be up to the content creator whether or not the entire contents of the video are laid out in a comment or not. And I haven't struggled with my own channel at all, I actually got to monetised in just 6 videos so I'm very very happy with how it's going ☺
Dude you ROCK!! I worked in TV for 40 years so some tips were familiar but some totally fresh and smart and innovative ones - oh and did I mention creative? RESPECT! SUBSCRIBED!!!
This is possibly the best 5 minutes any film maker could spend over a coffee. Simple, concise and elegantly demonstrated. Even experienced cinematographers can forget how simple it should be. Also the vibe of this video was so refreshing. “These are tips not rules”. No hard sell just a shared experience of what works for this particular filmmaker and all super easy to try. Not a video about Hollywood dolly shots or buying more gear. All the tips cost nothing. (Ok but a 5 in 1 reflector is cheap as chips and will be your best friend forever). This really felt like filmmaking as it should be and hopefully will inspire anyone to go out and shoot without worrying about the latest LUT pack or their camera resolution. Simply excellent. Thank you.
I once saw a director hold his shots after a scene but he kept a straight face to make the actors feel like they had to still do something. Watching those natural moments unfold into some very interesting improv scenes was pretty cool and since then, I also try to do this.
@@joshwilson6400 Wow that was something, lol. But from reading the comments it seems the last shot in not in that specific video if that is what you were talking about...
Great Tips. Tips that I Apple too. I love tripod shots. That will make your crafting much better and many underestimate. Holding a shot is the golden rule to embrace always.
Mark, these are some fantastic tips. When I started my career 20+ years ago, in TV news, framing, using a tripod, and holding the shot were the first things drilled into me. We didn't have much for lights, but over time I learned about making the subject the brightest thing in the image. Unfortunately I only learned about negative fill in the last couple of years. If I could add a little bit more, count to 10 after the shot is stable, especially on a tripod. Press the record button, wait for it to stop shaking, then count.
While learning to edit my youtube videos better, I realized having my face be the brightest part of the shot made it look better, though without great lighting options what I did was add a slight vignette in post, and it completely changed the game for me. You don't notice the slight vignette, but you notice the focus and attention it places on the subject (in my case...ME!) Thanks Mark!
I have found myself on many occasions, when editing my own footage that I shot, yelling at myself and the monitor for not holding a shot longer. Its always good advice to be reminded to hold the shot!
Love these tips! Especially the last one! Too often i find myself shooting just a few seconds and most of the time the shot would be so awesome if i just had captured a few more seconds. Thanks Mark for that reminder 🙏🏼
Mark I love these videos. Tips, bts, video breakdowns, they all get me stoked to shoot. I often excuse my constant TH-cam binging on “searching for inspiration.” In reality I’m just watching gear reviews. These videos are what get me stoked to shoot, so thank you!
Hold your shot is great tip. How many times have we been filming, think we got what we needed, then something cool happened right after you shut off the camera. Thanks for all the good info.
For a simpleton like me It is so simple to forget the simple things, thanks for a great video reminding again of the simple things that make a huge difference - no doubt I will forget again once I have that gimbal to hand.
Awesome tips. Honestly super simple but thanks for being reminded to head back to the basics at times instead of focusing on just getting new gear etc 😀
These were amazing tips! I wrote all of them down and pinned them on my wall by my computer. I am editing a wedding video right now and I felt the need to make faster cuts but I thought the shots looked better being held out a little longer and you just confirmed that decision for me. Thank you so much!
Great tips. I especially like your suggestion of using a tripod. I hear a lot of people say that handheld shots are so “cinematic”. No shot is inherently cinematic. Watch films made by top directors. You won’t see a lot of handheld shots, unless it’s a combat or action scene. I’ve seen episodic shows where the camera is constantly floating around. So annoying.
Solid tips, especially the 10 second rule. That was one of the very first things I ever learned when I started filming. Those are crucial seconds in the edit.
Thanks for the hold your shot tip. I need to burn this into my brain. I often get into my editing and realized that I cut a shot just a few seconds too short as something interesting was going to happen. But because of the 10 seconds rule, it became almost automatic to just stop recording without thinking about what's going on in front of you.
Great points Mark. I know the ones I have to work on more are 2, 3 and 5. I like the idea of holding the shot longer. I have a terrible propensity to just take 3-5 second clips and it totally ruins the edit and flow. Thanks!!!
My favorite is the last part!!! That is soo true, everytime I'm taking videos or my B-rolls, I just realize now that I only do it for like 5 seconds, now I'm gonna hold AT LEAST 10 seconds!
Thank you Mark for this video 🙏🙏🙏 I find this very useful after your 10 tips for cinematic footage I have used some of your tips and improved a little, thanks a lot God Bless!
I just found your channel yesterday. It sparked even more new motivation for this year. Thank you for the great videos. Love the quality of your shots! Excited for more. Thanks for creating!
Your last tip was helpful. I feel like I only tend to hold shots for ~5 seconds. I guess maybe I think of the "TV" thing where most shots change every 3 seconds or so, on average so holding out a bit longer will only help tell a better story. Thanks!
I love that I really thought I'd be like "yeah I already do 3 out of 5 of those" and it's probably more like 1 😂. Absolutely superb content, I've watched so many of your videos and I don't know how you manage to not repeat yourself over and over again. Always fresh, unique ideas!
Thank you, Mark for the extremely valuable share! thru many powerful videos. Wanted to let you know that, some of the links to Amazon are not working and hope you can update your affiliate link to continue making those passive bits.
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Would you rather have a woman with sexy body but the head of a man. Or a sexy male body but the face of a woman as a Partner.
I just found your channel and it's just so easy to understand with beautiful shots! I am curious why do you prefer handheld rather than gimbel/stablizer?
what luts do you use? and what cameras?
@@ebonyrgooden I believe he said it once in an oder video. Much more organic and doesn't, seem so technical and also cause you are more versatile finding different angles, easier to adapt to the unfolding scene in front of you.
How did you get to your first paid jobs and from there how did you work your way up? Were you always hired for directing or did you go fetch coffees too at first?
Awesome tips : "find a tree" will be my guideline but your "let life unfold" will probably be a life motto, thanks Mark
"These are tips, they're not rules. They're principles which I apply." ....I love this about Mark's videos.
1. Make sure the face of the subject is the brightest part of the image
2. Use negative fill/Create Shadows
3. Better your Background / think about background
4. Shoot on a tripod
5. Hold you shots (min 10+ seconds Let the shot unfold)
Thanks for this great video. A lot of Value in just 5 minutes!
I know this is helpful for viewers but as a content creator this is often the opposite of what you want haha it discourages engagement time and the TH-cam algorithms will promote the video to less people if they click off early.
Not having a go just a thought before telling everyone what's coming up
@@petrolpoodle thank you for you comment but I think my comment does not discourage engagement and if Mark wouldn't want comments like this he would be able to delete or hide it. Also if the Video itself is engaging most Viewers wouldn't read the comments before finishing the Video.
@@ijob98 I totally hear you and I've thought that myself too at times.
As a creator myself, I do chapter my segments so that people can skip onto the next one. I'd just find it annoying if too much detail was given away.
To be fair you make a strong point👍
@@petrolpoodle Production quality has to be over youtube algorithm, if you video is really good people will watch it and share it, if you do video only for the YT algorithm, you won't be able to develop your own creative style or do what you really want to do
;-)
@@Fredb oh don't worry I don't disagree there, I just think it should be up to the content creator whether or not the entire contents of the video are laid out in a comment or not.
And I haven't struggled with my own channel at all, I actually got to monetised in just 6 videos so I'm very very happy with how it's going ☺
My background is my set.
That is life changing.
I’m so excited to have found your channel. It’s awesome!
Good tips. Hold the shot is such a critical one. Always appreciate your perspective Mark!
it really is the most important and easiest to forget
"Life is more interesting than anything you can direct." What a quote! 🔥🔥
Dude you ROCK!! I worked in TV for 40 years so some tips were familiar but some totally fresh and smart and innovative ones - oh and did I mention creative? RESPECT!
SUBSCRIBED!!!
This is possibly the best 5 minutes any film maker could spend over a coffee. Simple, concise and elegantly demonstrated. Even experienced cinematographers can forget how simple it should be. Also the vibe of this video was so refreshing. “These are tips not rules”. No hard sell just a shared experience of what works for this particular filmmaker and all super easy to try. Not a video about Hollywood dolly shots or buying more gear. All the tips cost nothing. (Ok but a 5 in 1 reflector is cheap as chips and will be your best friend forever). This really felt like filmmaking as it should be and hopefully will inspire anyone to go out and shoot without worrying about the latest LUT pack or their camera resolution. Simply excellent. Thank you.
Thanks Ken! such a considerate comment, thanks for watching and enjoying!!
Hands down, my favourite teacher! Thanks Mark
❤️ thanks mate
Hold the shot!! 🙌So damn important! Great video Mark
Thanks Mark! Another great informative video. I have learned so much from you.
Appreciate all that you do!
To me, that was 5 minutes of GOLD (and it was easy to understand and "ingest"/retain in memory)😃
I once saw a director hold his shots after a scene but he kept a straight face to make the actors feel like they had to still do something. Watching those natural moments unfold into some very interesting improv scenes was pretty cool and since then, I also try to do this.
Are you referring to this scene from The Graduate? th-cam.com/video/qzcWgtb1ERo/w-d-xo.html
@@joshwilson6400 Wow that was something, lol. But from reading the comments it seems the last shot in not in that specific video if that is what you were talking about...
That last one “hold your shot” is one I live by!
More people should 😂
Filming my first documentary/anything next week and your page has been super helpful thank you very much!
Best of luck! go crush it
@@markbone very much appreciated!
You're the reason I pick up my camera and try new stuff! Just a legend!
❤️🙏🏻
Great Tips. Tips that I Apple too. I love tripod shots. That will make your crafting much better and many underestimate.
Holding a shot is the golden rule to embrace always.
Mark, these are some fantastic tips. When I started my career 20+ years ago, in TV news, framing, using a tripod, and holding the shot were the first things drilled into me. We didn't have much for lights, but over time I learned about making the subject the brightest thing in the image. Unfortunately I only learned about negative fill in the last couple of years.
If I could add a little bit more, count to 10 after the shot is stable, especially on a tripod. Press the record button, wait for it to stop shaking, then count.
While learning to edit my youtube videos better, I realized having my face be the brightest part of the shot made it look better, though without great lighting options what I did was add a slight vignette in post, and it completely changed the game for me. You don't notice the slight vignette, but you notice the focus and attention it places on the subject (in my case...ME!)
Thanks Mark!
love the hack!
I have found myself on many occasions, when editing my own footage that I shot, yelling at myself and the monitor for not holding a shot longer. Its always good advice to be reminded to hold the shot!
Great quick and super helpful tips. Thanks Mark!
Love these tips! Especially the last one! Too often i find myself shooting just a few seconds and most of the time the shot would be so awesome if i just had captured a few more seconds. Thanks Mark for that reminder 🙏🏼
We all do it! It’s a daily battle on set
Hope we see more videos like this, Thanks Mark
my pleasure!
Mark I love these videos. Tips, bts, video breakdowns, they all get me stoked to shoot. I often excuse my constant TH-cam binging on “searching for inspiration.” In reality I’m just watching gear reviews. These videos are what get me stoked to shoot, so thank you!
So much value in 5 minutes! The last one about holding the shot until you feel uncomfortable and letting life unfold was the one 🤩☝️ thanks again 🙏🙏🙏
Hold your shot is great tip. How many times have we been filming, think we got what we needed, then something cool happened right after you shut off the camera. Thanks for all the good info.
For a simpleton like me It is so simple to forget the simple things, thanks for a great video reminding again of the simple things that make a huge difference - no doubt I will forget again once I have that gimbal to hand.
I black out as soon as I pick up a camera
#5 is so valuable, it's so much easier to work with afterwards!
This is fantastic advice Mr. Bone. And the brevity of the video is perfect and appreciated. Well done 👍
Speedy
“Life is better than anything you can direct” 💛
This is what I needed. I have a big shoot on friday and needed some motivation for improving my lighting skills.
Thank you for this Mark. I'm gonna practice these.
Thank you @MarkBone for another useful learning for filmmaking 😍
Thank you for this. The holding your shot tip is easily the best one!
Love the example of shooting on a tripod as if you were composing a picture in a picture frame!
changed my shooting!
you're always giving the most practical real world filmakers' tips and I appreciate each one
I agree.
I don’t want your videos to end. I learn so much. Thank you Mark 🙏🏻
So much value in just 5 min! 😱
I'm imagining what the Art of Documentary must be like... 🙈
100+ videos 30+ hrs 😂
These are great! Thanks for this 🙏
Dude I love this! Negative Fill is something that my nature doesnt want to do! but you put it in a perspective where I want to do it!
“Negative Phil” = Comedy Gold. I wasn’t ready for that.
Wow! Your tip using a tripod to can analyze the scene and setting better is so amazing! I will start to do that as well from now on, thanks man :))
Awesome tips. Honestly super simple but thanks for being reminded to head back to the basics at times instead of focusing on just getting new gear etc 😀
Great tips as usual man. I especially find the last one to be true--hold your shot and let life unfold.
True indeed.
"Life is more interesting than anything you can direct"; great line, great observation : )
First time viewer! GREAT tips!!! Subbed. Thank you Mark!
Thanks for the tips👍 Short and valuable.
These were amazing tips! I wrote all of them down and pinned them on my wall by my computer. I am editing a wedding video right now and I felt the need to make faster cuts but I thought the shots looked better being held out a little longer and you just confirmed that decision for me. Thank you so much!
Great tips. I especially like your suggestion of using a tripod. I hear a lot of people say that handheld shots are so “cinematic”. No shot is inherently cinematic. Watch films made by top directors. You won’t see a lot of handheld shots, unless it’s a combat or action scene. I’ve seen episodic shows where the camera is constantly floating around. So annoying.
I agree, cinematic is what is happening in front of the camera not how you hold the camera
that last tip was the best!! i needed to hear that
Holding a shot - best tip of 2020!
And 2022!
Solid tips, especially the 10 second rule. That was one of the very first things I ever learned when I started filming. Those are crucial seconds in the edit.
Awesome tips, Mark. Thanks for this
Nice one, I really liked this brought me right back to the basics.
When MB or Danny Gevirtz drops a new video I know I’m about to become a better filmmaker from whatever I’m about to watch.
Thanks for the hold your shot tip. I need to burn this into my brain. I often get into my editing and realized that I cut a shot just a few seconds too short as something interesting was going to happen. But because of the 10 seconds rule, it became almost automatic to just stop recording without thinking about what's going on in front of you.
Wow, that advice about taking away light… 👌🏼 Awesome video, I got a lot from it - thanks for creating it!
Got to try that one too.
Great points Mark. I know the ones I have to work on more are 2, 3 and 5. I like the idea of holding the shot longer. I have a terrible propensity to just take 3-5 second clips and it totally ruins the edit and flow.
Thanks!!!
My favorite is the last part!!! That is soo true, everytime I'm taking videos or my B-rolls, I just realize now that I only do it for like 5 seconds, now I'm gonna hold AT LEAST 10 seconds!
10sec minimum
You've dramatically helped my movie making in just watching a few of your videos. Thanks
Thanks Mark. Love these tips. More please.
Holding your shot sounds like a very interesting tip. I’ll give it a try. Thank you.
thank you for these contents, help all of us to grow. respect.
Sneaking in Phill Collins' still while playing the drum part of In The Air Tonight is silly and hilarious, loved it!
This helped me so much with planning my story board!!
Yeass! Love it brother
Good one Mark! I love Tip 5👌
I’m so into documentaries and have been working on a few the last year. Your channel has helped me so much.
Hi Mark. Thank you for the awesome, vid great tips. I will defiantly be holding my shots really excited to see what will unfold in front of the lens.
It’s exciting, and takes patience and discipline but it’s rewarding for your edit
Okay, I'll need to work on holding my shots then! Thanks a lot for the sharing the knowledge.
Thank you Mark for this video 🙏🙏🙏 I find this very useful after your 10 tips for cinematic footage
I have used some of your tips and improved a little, thanks a lot
God Bless!
god bless!
I just found your channel yesterday. It sparked even more new motivation for this year. Thank you for the great videos. Love the quality of your shots! Excited for more. Thanks for creating!
Love it. 5 tips in 5 minutes. Make it a regular thing!
Yoo as a beginner filmmaker, these tips are invaluable. This really gives me a solid base to start with.
actually really good tips and concisely put!!
🙏🏻
As usual, great tips Mark. I love these.
Thanks Yuri, glad you liked them ✌️
Love these!! Thank you 😁
Awesome tips Mark! Great info and advice! 🙌
Thank you!
Always with the solid tips!
no soft tips, all solid
Love this Mark, very helpful tips.
Bravo!!! On Point!!! Thank you
awesome tips. thanks mark!
Excellent tips!
Much time saving video👍👍.
Your last tip was helpful. I feel like I only tend to hold shots for ~5 seconds. I guess maybe I think of the "TV" thing where most shots change every 3 seconds or so, on average so holding out a bit longer will only help tell a better story. Thanks!
Love the tips, will apply with my new video.
💯
I love that I really thought I'd be like "yeah I already do 3 out of 5 of those" and it's probably more like 1 😂. Absolutely superb content, I've watched so many of your videos and I don't know how you manage to not repeat yourself over and over again. Always fresh, unique ideas!
Thanks Petrol... that's the worry is repeating!! glad you liked it!
You're insane, love these tips man!!! really practical
last point was spot on. thanks for sharing!
THIS IS HUGE!!!
Fantastic tips. Thank you.
Negative Phil 🤣🤣🤣 As always, thanks for the great tips Mark!
Thanks man! I always learn something new from your videos
Always love the value you give with your tips man! You’ve truly help me grow as a filmmaker 💯✔️🔥
Yes!! So glad to help
That Negative Fill(Phil) joke had so many layers and I'm living for it :D!
glad you caught it
Thank you, Mark for the extremely valuable share! thru many powerful videos. Wanted to let you know that, some of the links to Amazon are not working and hope you can update your affiliate link to continue making those passive bits.
Dude I used Blue Star my whole time body building. I didnt know you delt with them. Chris Belanger was my guy.
Hold your shoot and shoot on sticks. Things I need to focus more on. Thank you Mark
This was incredible Mark