Dude so good to see a filmmaker on TH-cam who is actually involved in the industry they’re making tutorials about. Things just make so much more sense when you can actually connect them to a real life execution of the ideas you’re talking about.
Hands down one of the best youtube channels on filmmaking. Checked out your work and it's sensational. Super inspired and love that you are a full working professional and your comments of filmmaking are so on point. I find so many youtubers lack compelling storytelling. Thank you for your work!
You’ve just got the best delivery when it comes to these videos. So easy to watch, informative and genuinely interesting. More of the same please-Your channel deserves to blow up! 😉👍🏼
Seriously dude, you've got some great content here. Amazing insight into filmmaking, not just working with a camera or a cool edit trick in premiere or lightroom. The channel is super refreshing top see and I actually feel stoked when i get the notification from youtube that you uploaded a new video. I actually feel like I'm learning some that feels tangible in what i want to do for filmmaking. Thanks you, Mark and keep doing your thing and enjoy Sri Lanka!!
Mark: Great video. Love your content. Would love to hear more about how you do audio for your documentaries. Especially if budget does not allow for dedicated audio guy.
I just spend about one and half hour watching your videos. And dude massive big up....very entertaining and usefull. I would love to see video about documentary script. Thank you so much for doing this.
Super helpful video! Good to get a perspective from someone who clearly cares about the story rather than the technical aspects. Best of luck out there! Can't wait to see the final project! (P.S. I saw that add go live and it was SICK!)
Great content as always! You bring a more real perspective on filmmaking that I really enjoy. Would love to see some examples on the scripts and also how you go about writing them and figuring out what to focus on etc. You are a true inspiration!
I liked everything you had to say except I kind of have to disagree with the top handle thing. I use one 100% of the time but I have to say it's not really (in my opinion) for stability but for simply handling the camera when rigged out with audio, maybe a larger monitor, and other small accessories. The only time I use it to film is when I need a quick low angle shot. Using two hands is much better for stability or better yet a neck strap if you have shaky hands, you cannot balance the camera well with the handle. Anyway, I do think this is a great video!
Killer tips as usual Mark. I'm just venturing into the world of shooting video with vintage lenses and would love to know more about which lenses you use/recommend? Would love to watch a video where you into detail on the world that is vintage lenses.
Mark, thanks once again for all this content, that's amazing. Could you please please please make a video on how you distribute your documentaries. It would be really helpful, at least for me and hope also for many of us that are part of your community.
Thanks so much for making this, Mark! I've seen so many tutorials on the camera side of things it's so helpful to see some more focused on the storytelling and logistical side of making your idea come to life. +1 for the granola bars too haha. Have you tried honey stingers? I always have one in my pack when I'm biking or filming, 10/10 🤙
I usually get the flush step up rings from 52 to 77, instead of the snoot. The only other thread size I have in my video kit is a singular 62 to 77. If it's a snoot I just find it cumbersome. Nikkor glass baby!
Geez what an awesome channel I just stumbled upon! PROPS!! Now, I'm looking for simple suggestions for part of my holiday travel blog. I'm heading to Moscow for 23 days and during this time I want to retrace the journey a character from a book (Metro 2033) made throughout the (now beautiful) Moscow Metro 20 years after WWIII. As the character traversed the dark, post apocalyptic bowels of the world's largest nuclear bunker; the new world for the remaining 20,000 inhabitants of former Moscow who were strewn across the spider web of railway tunnels somewhat safe from the nuclear fallout from above, he visited about 26 stations and sometimes made his way across the surface, braving the radiated wasteland that use to be the Pride and historic Capital of Russia. I haven't the first idea how to begin, let alone film/document my/his journey. The equipment I'll use that I can afford is a Sony A5100, the kit 16-50mm lens, a Sony prime 50mm f1.8, (a Sony Xperia XZ premium phone lol) and a Feiyu Tech G6 plus gimbal. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Keep up with the awesome content. Rhian.
rhian durrant start by watching lots of documentaries and write down the key scenes. You’ll see how they slowly build and reveal information about the character.
Great video! You gotta make one talking about vintage lenses! Have you been thinking hiring someone to shoot behind the scenes while you are on this kind of a shoot? It would be interesting to watch!
Really good info in this video. I’m a journalist but I’m trying to get into documentary filmmaking. Btw what watch are you wearing? I caught a quick glimpse of it and it looks really nice.
Sears lenses were from the Sears department store. They used lenses from multiple brands so you have to lookup the exact model number online to see who made it.
Hi Mark! I would love to hear more about the vintage lenses you use and especially about good sources for information you might call upon when looking into a new order. I love the unique look of a good vintage lens (especially now that basically everyone who owns a phone can film, vintage lenses add a lot of value to offering an unique look) however, I find it pretty tough to figure out which vintage lenses are worth the investment. For now I just buy lenses at local secondhand stores but I could definitely use some tips for finding more unique glass.
I love the attittude you show in every video,even though at times a sensation passes by my head of “is he f&c€ing with our brains and really making fun of us or is he being serious?”.I mean it in the best way,don’t take me wrong. The fact is that each of your videos are interesting and useful for my “new” (3-4years) passion:video. So thank you!
Incredible content so helpful brother I shoot a lot of community spotlight videos and even though they are not full documentaries I need to employ almost all of the bullet points you discussed in this is ....going to be helpful for me I can’t thank you enough for being out there and willing to help out other creators like me
Great vid like always thanks :) I personnaly only use one step up ring at a time, I mean I don’t stack them to avoid bad and uncontrolled flares... for exemple my ND vario is a 77mm but I use a 77-52mm step up ring on my Vintages FD lenses :) Cheers
Honest question: if I'm serious about ditching the Iphone and the GoPro for a serious camera, would you recommend a jump straight to the sony fs7 or more of a medium jump to the sony a73? So far I do a bit of podcasts, interviews, but each day that passes I get more into this new "world"
serious question: why shave the bayonet off the old lenses, exactly? (i own 20+ vintage lenses and the same k&f adapter - i have never had to shave the bayonet off any pentax lens to attach it to my cameras...)
Mark, when you're done filming do you do your own editing, or do you hire someone for that? And in the case of this upcoming project, when you're working with another director, does the collaborative extensively continue when you get home and you have all of your footage to put together? Thank you for the awesome content and can't wait until the next video.
YO! I'm very new to the film industry but you inspired me to make a documentary with my i-phone. Gotta start somewhere ;) Could you recommend a reasonable priced camera for a beginner? Im always dicking around making small projects with my i-phone but now I kinda wanna take the next step and treat myself.
Dude so good to see a filmmaker on TH-cam who is actually involved in the industry they’re making tutorials about. Things just make so much more sense when you can actually connect them to a real life execution of the ideas you’re talking about.
Thanks Willem!! I hope my channel can shed light on the pro side of filmmaking
Shoot a story not a topic. The key behind everything in journalism.
Man this is such a breath of fresh air; hearing someone talk about a bit more of theory and concept over editing “tips” is fantastic - thank you!
Hands down one of the best youtube channels on filmmaking. Checked out your work and it's sensational. Super inspired and love that you are a full working professional and your comments of filmmaking are so on point. I find so many youtubers lack compelling storytelling. Thank you for your work!
Thank you!!’
Ive been a camera op for almost 30 years and I really enjoy what you've got to say and how its put across...keep up the good work !
Just got back from shooting in Haiti and this is spot on! Thanks, Mark.
1st. Great video! 2nd. We need a vid on how a network "just" has "money they need to spend on overseas filmmaking" 🤔🇱🇰
Yes! Please do a lenses video. Which ones you plan on using and why. Thnx!
Great video Mark. Good tips! Thanx, safe travels.
You’ve just got the best delivery when it comes to these videos. So easy to watch, informative and genuinely interesting. More of the same please-Your channel deserves to blow up! 😉👍🏼
Thank you!!
NEW FAVOURITE CHANNEL.
Love your videos Mark!
Would love to see more BTS of your work!
God, just love your channel so much. Amazing video as always. Simple and practical.
Sofia Panisset thank you!!!!!!!
Love your channel Mark! Real good filmmakers / filmindustry point of view! Love it! Tips are so useful and inspiring :)
Would love to see more about vintage lenses - love the videos!
Thank you Mark for doing these videos, you inspire me greatly!
The best content I've seen on filming. Keep it up, thank you thank you.
Seriously dude, you've got some great content here. Amazing insight into filmmaking, not just working with a camera or a cool edit trick in premiere or lightroom. The channel is super refreshing top see and I actually feel stoked when i get the notification from youtube that you uploaded a new video. I actually feel like I'm learning some that feels tangible in what i want to do for filmmaking.
Thanks you, Mark and keep doing your thing and enjoy Sri Lanka!!
Sean MacDougall wow thanks Sean!! Appreciate the love! Can’t wait to make more videos 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
So true about having a story rather than a topic!
Just bought the step up rings through your link. Thanks for the awesome videos!!!
Shawver Creations so helpful!
Would love to hear more about the vintage lenses!! Thank you for your videos.
Enjoyed your video. Thanks for sharing
Andre James 👌🏻
Your channel is just exactly what I've been looking for
EPOCH yes!!! Love to hear that! Glad I can help
Great tips Mark. Documenttary making is something I want to get into and these tipes will help a lot.
Mark: Great video. Love your content. Would love to hear more about how you do audio for your documentaries. Especially if budget does not allow for dedicated audio guy.
Daniel Sigg great idea!
@@markbone Thanks, Mark! :)
+1 for the audio tip video!
Specially because can not use a shotgun on camera without the hanger. I also wonder!
Thank you for sharing! Very informative
I love your videos man. I learn so much from them.
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Great to hearing from you. Yeah, top handle, Folks, listening to Mark, top handle's a killer!!!
Cheers, good luck with project shooting.
Love this and thank you! Good luck on the shoot! Can't wait to see the Doc.
Amazing video Mark. Love the content. Appreciate all the knowledge.
Maxim Bayarsky thank you!!
Yes I want to know about the lenses you're bringing!
Starting our first doc soon, thanks for the info and tips!
Dude please keep posting these.... so much valuable knowledge here from you.
Just found your channel and have been loving it man. Great information, just in time for a documentary i'll be shooting in France for the next month.
I just spend about one and half hour watching your videos. And dude massive big up....very entertaining and usefull. I would love to see video about documentary script. Thank you so much for doing this.
Dope stuff Mr. Bone
+1 for the granola bars, glad we share the same priorities!
Super helpful video! Good to get a perspective from someone who clearly cares about the story rather than the technical aspects. Best of luck out there! Can't wait to see the final project! (P.S. I saw that add go live and it was SICK!)
Thanks Mark. Really helps me a lot. I'm doing corporate highlights and events. A lot of stories to tell. And, I'm start learning handheld shooting. :)
I learned a lot from this vid, however granola bars is what stuck with me. Thanks Mark.
They are key
Great content as always! You bring a more real perspective on filmmaking that I really enjoy. Would love to see some examples on the scripts and also how you go about writing them and figuring out what to focus on etc. You are a true inspiration!
I liked everything you had to say except I kind of have to disagree with the top handle thing. I use one 100% of the time but I have to say it's not really (in my opinion) for stability but for simply handling the camera when rigged out with audio, maybe a larger monitor, and other small accessories. The only time I use it to film is when I need a quick low angle shot. Using two hands is much better for stability or better yet a neck strap if you have shaky hands, you cannot balance the camera well with the handle. Anyway, I do think this is a great video!
Killer tips as usual Mark. I'm just venturing into the world of shooting video with vintage lenses and would love to know more about which lenses you use/recommend? Would love to watch a video where you into detail on the world that is vintage lenses.
Jae Jones find my video called “making cheap cameras more cinematic” posted in it January. I talk about vintage lenses a bit
That tip that you focus on just one character was the best for me. And of course, granola bars lol. Thank you for that!
yeahhh more lens please
@Mark Bone - good to see that glass being put to work!
Granola bar tip gonna save a lot of people one day. Great video!
Hey Mark, great video! A lot of times I will use keywords, or a few keywords, to help keep everyone focused on the story!
Fergus Lowrey which keyword would describe this video? Or a Xero Digital wedding shoot?
@@markbone Hahahaha, I would go with family, authentic, fun :) that what speaks to me anyway!
Mark, thanks once again for all this content, that's amazing. Could you please please please make a video on how you distribute your documentaries. It would be really helpful, at least for me and hope also for many of us that are part of your community.
Great video as always. Love your content. Please do a video on starting a filmmakers career. Would love your thoughts on this. 😊
Great vid! look forward to watching more of your content! have a great shoot! cheers
Granola bars!!!! Haha loved that you thought about food😄
Yes please to a video (or videos) about the lenses you bring on these kinds of shoots. Can't wait to see what you film in Sri Lanka.
You should teach dude. You are a great communicator.
i know all this from film school but thanks, this is great
just watch this again to learn, I know this is a way back video but the details are important :)
I love your videos, I feel like there are no other TH-camrs sharing the perspective you have. Thank you so much, keep on going!
Jakob Hepke thanks Jakob! That’s been my goal to try and share other info/content
Thanks so much for making this, Mark! I've seen so many tutorials on the camera side of things it's so helpful to see some more focused on the storytelling and logistical side of making your idea come to life. +1 for the granola bars too haha. Have you tried honey stingers? I always have one in my pack when I'm biking or filming, 10/10 🤙
Honey stringers are delicious
@@markbone Glad to find someone else who appreciates them. Honey stinger homies 🤘😂
Granola bars is such a good suggestion!
Thanks for this video ☺
Your most welcome
You're videos are amazing
“In stock? What am I, a store?” Stopped the vid - sub’d and liked right there!
I usually get the flush step up rings from 52 to 77, instead of the snoot. The only other thread size I have in my video kit is a singular 62 to 77. If it's a snoot I just find it cumbersome. Nikkor glass baby!
So agree with your granola bars suggestion!! Gotta load up your carryon with those! lol
so much yes on granola bars! :D
That granola bar advice is gold 😄😂.
the sound of that ND glass slapping against that lens hurt my soul. Nice vid though, I appreciate your takes coming from both approaches.
Geez what an awesome channel I just stumbled upon!
PROPS!!
Now, I'm looking for simple suggestions for part of my holiday travel blog.
I'm heading to Moscow for 23 days and during this time I want to retrace the journey a character from a book (Metro 2033) made throughout the (now beautiful) Moscow Metro 20 years after WWIII.
As the character traversed the dark, post apocalyptic bowels of the world's largest nuclear bunker; the new world for the remaining 20,000 inhabitants of former Moscow who were strewn across the spider web of railway tunnels somewhat safe from the nuclear fallout from above, he visited about 26 stations and sometimes made his way across the surface, braving the radiated wasteland that use to be the Pride and historic Capital of Russia.
I haven't the first idea how to begin, let alone film/document my/his journey.
The equipment I'll use that I can afford is a Sony A5100, the kit 16-50mm lens, a Sony prime 50mm f1.8, (a Sony Xperia XZ premium phone lol) and a Feiyu Tech G6 plus gimbal.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Keep up with the awesome content.
Rhian.
rhian durrant start by watching lots of documentaries and write down the key scenes. You’ll see how they slowly build and reveal information about the character.
Great video! You gotta make one talking about vintage lenses! Have you been thinking hiring someone to shoot behind the scenes while you are on this kind of a shoot? It would be interesting to watch!
Really good info in this video. I’m a journalist but I’m trying to get into documentary filmmaking. Btw what watch are you wearing? I caught a quick glimpse of it and it looks really nice.
Bulova
Sears lenses were from the Sears department store. They used lenses from multiple brands so you have to lookup the exact model number online to see who made it.
Yes please talk about old lenses
Great advises! I do Pop Tart, we underestimate our creativity on sugar rush! (It does put you in bed an hour later tho...)
Mike Morris which kind of pop part though??
@@markbone Brown sugar cinnamon, without even thinking! Haha
Thank you !
Hey that's good advice. Nice to know you visited our country. Hope you had a good time 😊 love to see the film you did here. Is it online?
Hi Mark! I would love to hear more about the vintage lenses you use and especially about good sources for information you might call upon when looking into a new order. I love the unique look of a good vintage lens (especially now that basically everyone who owns a phone can film, vintage lenses add a lot of value to offering an unique look) however, I find it pretty tough to figure out which vintage lenses are worth the investment.
For now I just buy lenses at local secondhand stores but I could definitely use some tips for finding more unique glass.
This is a great idea for a video!
Thank you!!!!!
the tips are so golden
Love it ahaha "If there's one thing that you're going to bring, it's a camera... and a whole wack of granola bars" - Mark Bone
always helpful, always great, be safe brother. I'm gonna get some granolas!
Galen Ward we can have some together on a Sunday
@@markbone I'd be up for that!
Great video, Mark. When is the release date for No Country?
I love the attittude you show in every video,even though at times a sensation passes by my head of “is he f&c€ing with our brains and really making fun of us or is he being serious?”.I mean it in the best way,don’t take me wrong. The fact is that each of your videos are interesting and useful for my “new” (3-4years) passion:video. So thank you!
Hey mark! We are a team from srilanka,Colombo ... hope you had a great time here in srilanka!!
Certainly did! Love your country
No Granola bar affiliate link?! Haha Thanks Mark, that's a super helpful video
Great video Mark! Lol when I close my eyes, you and Matti sound exactly the same 😁
But Matti says the word "really" a whole lot more .. 😄
Arithma Fajar Trilaksono I agree lol
Great video Mark, as always!! Was wondering what lens do you use to shoot the vlogs ? Good luck in Sri Lanka :)
Jakub Chlouba Sony 16-35mm G series
@@markbone Awesome thank you! Keep bringing that filmmaker content. So valuable :)
Incredible content so helpful brother I shoot a lot of community spotlight videos and even though they are not full documentaries I need to employ almost all of the bullet points you discussed in this is ....going to be helpful for me I can’t thank you enough for being out there and willing to help out other creators like me
VINTAGE LENSES PLZZZZ 😍😍😍😂
I know it's a yr ago n he probably not gonna see ma comment but i just wanna say this vid is SO F*CKING HELPFUL.just came at the right time for me.❤👌
Great vid like always thanks :)
I personnaly only use one step up ring at a time, I mean I don’t stack them to avoid bad and uncontrolled flares... for exemple my ND vario is a 77mm but I use a 77-52mm step up ring on my Vintages FD lenses :)
Cheers
Nathan Weber I love random flares so the more uncontrolled the more fun 😂
Mark Bone 🤘🏻yeah I agree it’s damm Nice! 🔅🔆
but...
but sometimes I used to get a little frustrated when the whole sequence was mate 😂😬😂😬
🤘🏻
I should set a date and do a full streaming of all your videos free film school 🤩😍🤓🙏
Honest question: if I'm serious about ditching the Iphone and the GoPro for a serious camera, would you recommend a jump straight to the sony fs7 or more of a medium jump to the sony a73? So far I do a bit of podcasts, interviews, but each day that passes I get more into this new "world"
I swear that last shot of mike is the gym i shoot out of like everyday in toronto lol
serious question: why shave the bayonet off the old lenses, exactly? (i own 20+ vintage lenses and the same k&f adapter - i have never had to shave the bayonet off any pentax lens to attach it to my cameras...)
Mark, when you're done filming do you do your own editing, or do you hire someone for that? And in the case of this upcoming project, when you're working with another director, does the collaborative extensively continue when you get home and you have all of your footage to put together?
Thank you for the awesome content and can't wait until the next video.
Stephen Krieger depends the budget and size of project and my own schedule. I like to edit but I find more and more I hire editors when I’m too busy
Granola bars...they save my ass every single time!
so true, internet is full of camera stuff only
YO! I'm very new to the film industry but you inspired me to make a documentary with my i-phone. Gotta start somewhere ;) Could you recommend a reasonable priced camera for a beginner? Im always dicking around making small projects with my i-phone but now I kinda wanna take the next step and treat myself.
loved this video! i just started a channel where i post travel videos so this will be so helpful ⭐️
Hey Mark. Would you have an example of a script you did for this documentary or something else? Thanks!