Make your VIDEOS look like MOVIES - 5 tips for CINEMATIC VIDEO (on a budget)
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- Make your VIDEOS look like MOVIES - 5 tips for CINEMATIC VIDEO
There are many videos on TH-cam telling you what you must buy to make your videos more cinematic... This is not one of them. Instead I’m going to share tips that anyone can apply whether you’re loaded with gear or shooting on the lowest of budgets.
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Cinematic Video on a budget - How to make video look more like movies
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I don't think I've ever clicked on a video notification so quickly ha. These videos are next level - you are in a league of your own here on TH-cam. Thanks for all you do!
Haha that makes me happy to hear, thanks for your kind words and support mate!
This shit is like hollywood !!!
Gaaa damn 😮💨
Thank you for the tips ❤
This is the best filmmaking channel on youtube hands down. The amount of knowledge that you give us in a short form factor is unprecedented. Also one can easily tell that you are a master at what you do. Thank you
Dude I love this guy, not once have I ever been compelled to spend money but watching this channel to achieve this level of work. He uses consumer level gear and makes movie quality results while half the other guys are dropping 20k and their content is no where near this amazing!
Wow thanks dude, that really means a lot to me! Super grateful to have your support!
While the excellent techniques mentioned here don't require expensive or extra gear from what you already have, I do argue your "consumer level" and $20k comment. The FX3 itself is a baby cinema camera and marketed at professionals so is decidedly not a consumer level camera. Add up the prices of the gear listed in the description, along with the MusicBed subscription then the total is over $24k. If you also add in the lighting and other gear and software used for this video then it's easily double that. The point should be made that expensive gear doesn't make you a better cinematographer, but it does make doing quality cinematography easier. If this video was done with a sub $2k setup, or with a sub $1k phone then your comments would hold true--but as he notes this is mostly existing client footage and effort wasn't made to shoot dedicated footage for this tutorial.
@@catinmyhat I can agree to that for sure I just like that the videos he make aren’t centered around the gear and more of the creative aspects of it which in my opinion is breath of fresh air and for people just starting out they can watch it and not feel bad because they are using cheaper equipment. I’m not saying the fx3 is cheap it’s just a lot more obtainable then say a red or something else
I wanted to thank you for this comment as well. I just literally told someone 2 mins ago that I want a new lens, I need a new SSD, I need.... I need... I need... and I finally just told him. You know what, I am going to just focus on content and quality with what I have, and do the best I can. I don't have 6-8k to drop on things. So seeing this comment was very synchronistic for me. I will stick with in camera cards and won't worry about bringing my ninja V plus with SSD.
Proof that it's not the equipment but the artist. Stunning work.
this guy it's not bullshit, real advice from real experience and result, you earn a fan today.
mother of god, how good this video is... I've watched tons of lighting videos this year and this is one of the best I'v ever seen
This mahn definitely South African. Nice too see a fellow South African doing well on TH-cam.
THIS IS EVERYTHING! The way you simplified the "cinematic" term into contrast is perfect-- and it's applicable across all parts of the film making process. Great video 💥👏🏾
This guy is making the best videos on TH-cam about this topic. Hands down
Thanks bro, very much appreciate you!
Great tips!!!! I love that you added sound as a way of making images more cinematic but your shots are almost always moving which also makes them amazing, and that often requires a stabilizer.
"the idea is to craft your edit so that you can take the viewer on a journey...like a rollercoaster"
This guy gets it...held my attention and learned so much!
To be honest, this is my first time here and I'm hypnotized by your simple story telling yet very compelling . Learned a lot in less than 10 minutes than watching other gurus out there.
This Saturday am shooting my 5th music video as a videographer and I really needed this, this is incredible
Amazing work and advice, just subscribed, it’s always great finding high quality local talent on YT. Thank you and Keep up the great work
The Maestro is back!! Have been patiently waiting for this one and it didn't disappoint!!! Stunning stuff mate ❤
Bro, I'm honoured to have you comment on my videos, such a fan of your work!
I'm a hobbyist photographer, and I've had a few people ask if I could do video. The tips on lighting and color contrast and simple ways to achieve them give me ideas on how I can do more than just aim at them and move around. Thank you!
Thank you. I subscribed instantly. Such helpful content. I'm 80% finished with a feature film. But seeing this, I'm going back in. Thanks!
Following you for a while, and I still consider this channel as one of the best out there. Always useful, and very humble.
Well done mate, I recommended you to my students.
Repping South Africa 💪🏼 honestly one of the best TH-cam channels. There's no gate keeping, your videos are so informative and actually inspire me to get my camera out and try new things
Stunning lighting and texture! Love it!
An absolutely incredible, visually stunning and insanely informative video. Such a privilege to have been part of some of these videos!🙏🏼
The privilege is all mine, thanks bra!!!
Jacques Jacques Jacques Jacques...
Each time I watch your videos, I start to beam with so much passion to create.
Not only do you have incredible visuals. You have this ability to immerse people in your videos.
I want to be able to create like you
❤❤
I’ve had no regret ever since I discovered your channel. Thank you for you keep inspiring me.
Why am I only finding you channel now 🧐😆 honestly - wow!!!! So much awesome learning and above all - it’s more about the craft and skill, less about gear 🎉 🙏🙏🙏
one thing I learnt from Crafford is frame rate contrast, this is definitely the feature that differate the great film makers out ! and the final goal is too make the scene as dynamic and personal as It should be
Yay, glad to hear that! It made a huge difference for me when I started being intentional about frame rates
I think contrast when it comes to cinematography and creating images that are appealing is more than just creating pockets of light to dark! That's a great step but I think also understanding your contrast ratios in correlation to the scene you wanna shoot will help accentuate your areas of contrast! Also room tone is very important
Any links that would explain these?
@0_iAlmighty_0 I think if you search ROOM TONE IN FILM and contrast ratios you should be able to find some decent ones
People pay to learn this stuff and yet this guy decided to drop this banger of a video for absolutely free
This video is just perfect. I learned so much and i will be applying all this principles on my videos. I can even spot the contrast on your background whith the diferently coloured lights
The sounds do such heavy, lifting. Really enjoyed the sounds around the dashboard of the vehicle, the wave sounds. I just about every sound. They were like treasures.
This is why I love TH-cam. Such rich, high quality content such as this... for free.
Wow, great video. I’m new to cinematography and this was very helpful. You’re right about contrast, once you see it you can’t unsee it. I see it all the time now.
Just found your channel, immediately I thought you sounded like the guy from Distrikt 9, fkn prawns! 🦐 haha love the video man.
This is the most informative video I’ve seen yet, and trust me I’ve seen ALOT. It’s so good to the point I’m pulling out my notebook right now and writing down all of the points mentioned. This is too good👌🏻🙏🏻
Love seeing fellow South Africans thrive 🔥🔥🔥 this video is incredible!
Thanks for all that inspiring and unusual knowledge that you shahre with us Jacques! Its very much appreciated!
Jacques, your knowledge is stunning and very insteresting, please dont stop making these videos, youre saving me and teaching me a lot. thank you mate.
Amazing video with very usable ideas. Thank you for sharing.
i love the higher level concenptual frame for making a good video over all, the simple yet effective concept of contrast works great. I have already applied this concept on my work and i have seen great improvement already.
This is like how to win friends and influence people but for video. He’s so good and applying these tops will help so much. I always felt like there was something missing when I would edit videos with slow mo and fast clips and I’m happy I know how to do it properly now
Glad you comment on blink 182 video, because i found the treasure here
Just discovering the channel, and totally impressed already by your work and expertise! Thanks for sharing
Contrast! In everything, but the contrast slider 😉 You will get it and appreciate it a lot, after you watch this brilliant video.
just amazing tips! Thank you very much!
Thank you very much brother..your videos are always so helpful. Thanks alot.♥♥♥
This is literally gold 🏆🏆🏆🏆
Thank you!🙏🏽
So happy to hear that, thanks for your comment!
This is probably the best video that I have seen on how to think about creating a cinematic style. Well done, Jacques.
Thanks Atri, that means a LOT to me!
Man, I love your work, and your tutorials are heaven sent. Because you're not just a youtube content creator, your work speaks for itself. I'm currently deciding between an A7rV or an a7iv. I want a hybrid video/photography camera. But my main focus will be video. I just also want to take amazing photos while being able to get a cinematic look. I've been itching to figure out what camera to get and upgrade my a6400 system.
Must bee one of the best videos on the subject here on yt! Thanks dude! Appreciate you! 🤘🏼
Thanks Elliott, really happy to hear that! I took a long break and wanted to come back with something decent. Grateful for your support!
I love your South African accent- you all speak with Authority-Love it --- Love the vid man! keep it up
Jacques never disappoints. Amazing tips and well put together.
Thanks brother, grateful for your support!
Thank you Jacques. This was brilliant, and extremely helpful.
No drama, No time waste , only Gem 💎 , Love bro ❤
This was a really brilliantly made video. So much insight and lots of valuable tips we should all be taking on board!
That video was truly exceptional, packed with valuable knowledge. Absolutely looking forward to the next one!!!🔥
Thank you my friend, it means a lot coming from you! You're very talented yourself!
Thank you, my friend! I feel honored!🙏🏽@@jacques_crafford
this is the best vid I found so far. thank you. I immediately subscribed
Still obsessed with your work from the FX30 launch video- some of the best I've seen!! Great vid, Jacques.
This video was so good! Contrast of light, colors, sound, speed and timing of clips. Going to see about applying these tips to my future tech videos!
Great tips man! Specially the one about contrast in sound. I was just about to comment how I loved where you used it near the beginning of the video when the hand covered the mouth and the music stopped.
Those segments of your reel and films look and sound incredible!!
Love these videos. Short and full of information. It's to the point. Fun to learn.
Thank you for saying, "Make and feel like what you've seen on the big screen." Cinema is big. Its a theatre dedicated to projecting film in huge sizes. Sometimes size matters..in cinema, this applies.
Thanks for the tips... and that's why all series/movies (mostly) nowadays look... the same? Netflix-ish?
Diversity in that regard would be benifitial as well. For example Paul Thomas Anderson movies. Or different colour grading, or light patterns should work as well.
But btw it's great tips about lighting
Super video Jaques! 👏
ur shots are dynamic overall everything . i m happy to see ur videos over n over
Pffjiieuw I loved that Mick Fanning wrap ;-)! Haha yessss and the rest of the video too! Seriously super interesting and will watch out for the contrasts in everything I watch from now on for sure. Thanks again for a great one mate!
YEEEEW if you know, you know! FAAAANNING! Lekker bru, thanks for the wonderful support! Hope to see you again soon :)
Very novo perspective for me, I will be incorporating this into my own creative works. Thanks Jacuques. :)
Great tips once again Jacques. Really appreciate the insights and snappy delivery. 👌🏻
Thanks bro, appreciate you supporting my channel!
Amazing content as always Jacques!!!!
Can you make a advanced video for the brightening+ contrast color grading tutorial?
This is a HUMONGOUS help of tricks. Thanks a ton, mate. Subscribed and liked +1, 10/10
The goat being the goat…. You’re just too good!
You are too kind! Thanks Francis!
Great tips, Jacques! Big thank you for sharing your knowledge!
BRO! Thanks, I'm always happy to hear from you!
YOUR TAKES ARE SOOOO CINEMATIC OMG OMG OMG
Thanks for the info, great examples, and clear to the point.
Great video man 🤝🏾
oh my god, bro u are the greatest film maker i hav ever seen, what ending u do broo my god. i cant get amazed more than that
Super important video to
understand how to make your videos work! Thank you ❤
An awesome video! I'm very glad that TH-cam has recommended your channel. Could you please write which camera you use?
Hey Jacques excellent work,up their with the best if not better ,met you at the Port Elizabeth Sony Event,looking forward to the next upload.
I know this video is not about this, but I'm wondering which picture profile you film in? How do you do color grading? Is it by hand? I ask because you said don't use LUTs.
Amazing! obrigado por compartilhar seu conhecimento!
Huge fan of your content. Thank you for sharing.
Yay thank you for supporting my channel!
bro this is exactly what i was looking for!!! thank you
Excellent tips brother. Awesome Video... Thank You!
Thank you so much for sharing! This is so helpful! Also, you’re such an incredible videographer!! All of your shots are so gorgeous! 😍
Great video as always!! You’re a source of inspiration 🙌🏼
Thank you my friend, your comments really serve as an encouragement to me!
Great video, also the aspect ratio helps a lot to make a video look more cinematic.
Jacques, you are amazing. Thank you for the content you make for us. ❤ I just love your images. They look great. Can’t wait to see some more color correction/grading videos from you.
You never disappoint. This is the moment I've been waiting for. keep up the good work Bro.
Thank you my friend, I took a long break but I wanted to come back strong!
Dude your videos hit different. Absolutely love this channel 😊
Straight to the point , no frills , clear and informative . Keep up the great work 🤟🤟🤟
Yeeew thanks man, happy to have your support!
Love what you are doing man, this video is so helpful. I am developing my video marketing and production company, and I am currently fixated on sound design. Your video demonstrated great ways to introduce new elements of sound and gave me some great inspiration for what I can do next to level up my projects.
I would buy anything he sells. Such good information you wont find anywhere
This is amazing man your definitely need a course we don’t deserve all these free knowledge 🙌🏿
That was an incredible tutorial. Thanks so much!
Great video. Thank you very much for the value 👍🏼🙂
Thanks Joe, so happy to hear that!
Amazing rich fast explications of cinematic look ❤👏👏
Always great content on your channel Jacques. Thansk again. :)
Thanks mate, grateful for your support!
Man is always on point! You are the gold standard sir 🔥🔥🔥
Great video. Original tips that aren't in every other channel, and the gorgeous footage shows that they work!