We are hosting a free Solo Film workshop on September 23rd. I would love to have you join us! Go to AdventureFilmAcademy.com and join the waitlist to get an emailed link.
A lot of what I eneded up writing down was related to your process, which is always interesting to hear from someone who has walked the miles I'm interested in walking. - Story = physical journey + internal experience. Even better around a deep why. - Be clear about what the physical journey will be, then the audience can ride the internal experience - Shots anchor around the physical experience. - Real life stuff comes up so add those shots in as the opportunity comes - Notes on paper for key points, make sure to talk ab out facts and feelings - Almost always build the intro for the edit at the end - Capture notes as things are happening. Paper, video, audio, etc. - Lightweight gear, no gimbal or monitor. No to heavy gear.
What a great wealth of information and perspective that you have shared here. As an adventure filmmaker for over 30 years, I don’t think I have ever heard anyone express so many things that I resonate with. Thanks for putting it all into words and putting it out there!
Levi, you are one of the very few authors on TH-cam who talk so sincerely and openly about what he does. The experience you share is really priceless, even if you think it's not enough. I respect you for not monetizing yourself like the same McKinnon. It's bad or good - it doesn't matter, the main thing is to continue to explore your inner world. And we are all with you :)
Easily one of my favorite creators Levi. I especially loved the section about scripting and opening your video. The thought process of doing that as a VO after the fact makes so much sense to me now.
Everything you said was incredibly helpful and I can’t wait to see what comes next! The work/life balance couldn’t be truer. The time and dedication that goes into filming, editing, storytelling comes with a lot of sacrifice! The stoke for storytelling keeps me motivated.
Building an exciting compelling story is at the top of my list. Your tips about risk and your internal struggles were enlightening to me. I'm purely in this as an art for my own enjoyment. Thanks for doing this!
Dude thanks so much for answering my question! I really appreciate it! I struggle with calling an edit “done”. Bad. It’s a sickness. But my content sucks anyways so it doesn’t really matter. I just love doing it and want to get better. Please keep doing these. They’re awesome. I loved all the questions! - Geoff
Thanks for taking the time to create this video! I'm very much an “on-the-fly” content creator but want to add more story feel to my episodes. Lots of great information, and I’m excited to try out some of these ideas.
I really appreciate you taking the time to make this. It came at the perfect moment for me. I recently took the leap to go on my next bike adventure with the goal to film a passion project I have been wanting to make for years. I look forward to watching your video about perfectionism because I identified that I did know a lot more than I was letting myself believe. I just didn't know how to make it look the way I was envisioning in my head. and that was holding me back for sure, believing I needed to learn a bit more before doing. So I am heading out there with the understanding that this first version is not going to be a TV show. Letting myself learn more about storytelling and grow as a speaker along the way. I like your idea of letting a 7 be good enough. Will the 23rd workshop be recorded? I will be on a plane. I would really love to see that workshop. It'll be right before I head out on my adventure so it would be super helpful. Thank you again for this video and this channel. One day I will make it to one of the in person classes!
Got to learn so much from your video from shot to visually representing the story line if that make sense. Keenly waiting for the next video to watch and learn form.
So great to hear how you manage the challenges of filmmaking and that so many of the things you conclude and tweak are all similar to my own approaches. Thank you for doing this, since it made me feel less along. Your choices, and how you approach a story or an event is very similar to my own. I prefer to do a voiceover by using a key word and just talk about it, I hate wireless mics, they drop out or pick up static or interference all the freakin’ time. Pocket recorders all the way. Keep the Len’s choose somewhat limited. There is nothing wrong with an f4 lens. And yes a fast specialty lens is fine, but the majority of a ‘story’ can be captured (in focus) with an f4 lens. And yes, the amount of gear is insane, even as a one man show. I like ‘small’ every chance I get. Doing a video string out of my good culled footage and adding titles at the beginning of a specific series of shots helps me find and pick clips that I need. So many ‘fly by the seat or your creative mind’ solutions somehow bring together a great story. Thank you for doing this Levi! Well done.
For me the most interesting part was about the audio. I'd like to know in more details how you approach that. Especially - what microphone you use in certain conditions and why. I've never heard before about 32bit audio and that information is invaluable. Keep it up :)
love hearing about the debate between deciding whether to keep your hobby as a hobby or turn it into a job, which is something I'm trying to figure out right now
Thank you so much for answering my question on pitfalls. I am in the exact same scenario…passion projects are funded/completed by me. Client work is what “pays the bills” (kinda). I’d love to hear more about the partnerships you have in place now that you wish were in place sooner. I assume you are referring to sponsorships. What type of partnerships would you recommend a “Levi” five years ago put in place?
All great content but especially planning and story development, inc conflict or challenge, as this relates to many types of filmmaking. Also "no wireless" :)
@@Levi_Allena follow up question I would have is this: in a run and gun solo documentary style video, do you film in a LOG picture profile? If so, how do you quickly and properly expose for shots so that you don’t miss the moment? I find it so difficult to expose for LOG shots quickly, especially when I’m trying to capture all the action as soon as possible. I also would love to see examples of this! I notice in all of your videos you shoot such clean looking images with very little grain. I would love to be able to replicate this!
We are hosting a free Solo Film workshop on September 23rd. I would love to have you join us!
Go to AdventureFilmAcademy.com and join the waitlist to get an emailed link.
Wish I could, sounds interesting I'll be in the uk for 2 months just before then for vacation.
A lot of what I eneded up writing down was related to your process, which is always interesting to hear from someone who has walked the miles I'm interested in walking.
- Story = physical journey + internal experience. Even better around a deep why.
- Be clear about what the physical journey will be, then the audience can ride the internal experience
- Shots anchor around the physical experience.
- Real life stuff comes up so add those shots in as the opportunity comes
- Notes on paper for key points, make sure to talk ab out facts and feelings
- Almost always build the intro for the edit at the end
- Capture notes as things are happening. Paper, video, audio, etc.
- Lightweight gear, no gimbal or monitor. No to heavy gear.
What a great wealth of information and perspective that you have shared here. As an adventure filmmaker for over 30 years, I don’t think I have ever heard anyone express so many things that I resonate with. Thanks for putting it all into words and putting it out there!
Levi, you are one of the very few authors on TH-cam who talk so sincerely and openly about what he does. The experience you share is really priceless, even if you think it's not enough.
I respect you for not monetizing yourself like the same McKinnon. It's bad or good - it doesn't matter, the main thing is to continue to explore your inner world. And we are all with you :)
Easily one of my favorite creators Levi. I especially loved the section about scripting and opening your video. The thought process of doing that as a VO after the fact makes so much sense to me now.
Everything you said was incredibly helpful and I can’t wait to see what comes next! The work/life balance couldn’t be truer. The time and dedication that goes into filming, editing, storytelling comes with a lot of sacrifice! The stoke for storytelling keeps me motivated.
Building an exciting compelling story is at the top of my list. Your tips about risk and your internal struggles were enlightening to me. I'm purely in this as an art for my own enjoyment. Thanks for doing this!
Loved hearing everything you had to share. For me, the most helpful were your thoughts on story and conditions that lend themselves to a better story.
Dude thanks so much for answering my question! I really appreciate it! I struggle with calling an edit “done”. Bad. It’s a sickness. But my content sucks anyways so it doesn’t really matter. I just love doing it and want to get better. Please keep doing these. They’re awesome. I loved all the questions! - Geoff
Like the way you recorded that Q&A session. Thank you for useful tips you've shared with us.
Thanks for taking the time to create this video! I'm very much an “on-the-fly” content creator but want to add more story feel to my episodes. Lots of great information, and I’m excited to try out some of these ideas.
Another informative video. Thanks for sharing your time and knowledge with us.
I really appreciate you taking the time to make this. It came at the perfect moment for me. I recently took the leap to go on my next bike adventure with the goal to film a passion project I have been wanting to make for years. I look forward to watching your video about perfectionism because I identified that I did know a lot more than I was letting myself believe. I just didn't know how to make it look the way I was envisioning in my head. and that was holding me back for sure, believing I needed to learn a bit more before doing. So I am heading out there with the understanding that this first version is not going to be a TV show. Letting myself learn more about storytelling and grow as a speaker along the way. I like your idea of letting a 7 be good enough.
Will the 23rd workshop be recorded? I will be on a plane. I would really love to see that workshop. It'll be right before I head out on my adventure so it would be super helpful. Thank you again for this video and this channel. One day I will make it to one of the in person classes!
Wow thanx for answering my question, ur a legend see you on the 23rd
Got to learn so much from your video from shot to visually representing the story line if that make sense. Keenly waiting for the next video to watch and learn form.
So great to hear how you manage the challenges of filmmaking and that so many of the things you conclude and tweak are all similar to my own approaches. Thank you for doing this, since it made me feel less along. Your choices, and how you approach a story or an event is very similar to my own.
I prefer to do a voiceover by using a key word and just talk about it, I hate wireless mics, they drop out or pick up static or interference all the freakin’ time. Pocket recorders all the way. Keep the Len’s choose somewhat limited. There is nothing wrong with an f4 lens. And yes a fast specialty lens is fine, but the majority of a ‘story’ can be captured (in focus) with an f4 lens. And yes, the amount of gear is insane, even as a one man show. I like ‘small’ every chance I get. Doing a video string out of my good culled footage and adding titles at the beginning of a specific series of shots helps me find and pick clips that I need.
So many ‘fly by the seat or your creative mind’ solutions somehow bring together a great story.
Thank you for doing this Levi! Well done.
All of it was great! I’m looking to get my first camera to shoot short documentaries so I’ll be sure to watch all your future videos. Thank you!
Loved the discussion around what keeps people from pursuing filmmaking!! We can all relate.
For me the most interesting part was about the audio. I'd like to know in more details how you approach that. Especially - what microphone you use in certain conditions and why. I've never heard before about 32bit audio and that information is invaluable. Keep it up :)
love hearing about the debate between deciding whether to keep your hobby as a hobby or turn it into a job, which is something I'm trying to figure out right now
Thank you so much for answering my question on pitfalls. I am in the exact same scenario…passion projects are funded/completed by me. Client work is what “pays the bills” (kinda).
I’d love to hear more about the partnerships you have in place now that you wish were in place sooner. I assume you are referring to sponsorships. What type of partnerships would you recommend a “Levi” five years ago put in place?
All great content but especially planning and story development, inc conflict or challenge, as this relates to many types of filmmaking. Also "no wireless" :)
Theres too much magic in this video and only 6 minutes in. While I watch, I cant take my eye off that brass pop filter... we need a link haha
How is this free?? 🔥 THANK YOU
I would love to know if you have any follow up questions or things that particularly stuck out to you
@@Levi_Allena follow up question I would have is this: in a run and gun solo documentary style video, do you film in a LOG picture profile? If so, how do you quickly and properly expose for shots so that you don’t miss the moment? I find it so difficult to expose for LOG shots quickly, especially when I’m trying to capture all the action as soon as possible. I also would love to see examples of this!
I notice in all of your videos you shoot such clean looking images with very little grain. I would love to be able to replicate this!