How I Create My Youtube Videos | Behind the Scenes Filming + Camera Gear
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 พ.ค. 2024
- A behind the scenes peek into how I create my youtube videos - process, filming and camera gear 🤓
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00:00 my actual (messy) process
03:00 i always forget to do this
04:30 secret sauce
05:00 the importance of storytelling
06:30 questions to consider
07:30 lighting, editing and audio
09:30 this will help you stand out
10:40 my primary camera for filming - Canon EOS R5
11:30 my favorite lens Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1
12:52 my jack of all trades Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8
13:20 best lens for shooting inside the van Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8
13:55 why I love prime lenses
15:53 microphones I use the most
17:10 all my favorite tripods
18:00 my most essential tool
19:20 camera accessories: camera bag, cubes, clips, straps, etc
20:40 dji mavic pro drone
21:20 all of my editing gear! laptop, accessories, hard drives, etc
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Hey :) I’m Christian Schaffer, and I’ve lived on the road full-time since May 2018. This journey began in 2013 when I left the corporate world to build my career as an outdoor adventure & travel photographer. After 14 months of SUV living - I bought the van I now call home. Van life enables me to experience and document the beauty of our natural world, while also having my home and office nearby. My hope is that by sharing my own personal highs and lows along this (sometimes) wild journey, you might be inspired to hit the road or spend more time outdoors. Maybe one day I'll see you out on that open road 🚐
*My van is a 2019 Ram ProMaster 1500 High Roof, 136" WB with 51K miles*
#solofemale #vanlife #youtube
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I’ve said this before this woman is brilliant and needs to be given an award for her photography and videos.
too kind 🥲🙏🏻
@ChristianSchaffer nope not too kind awesome video as always now I'm off to hike
agreed
@@ChristianSchaffer no, he's right! i don't do anything you do, not a thing, but i find your videos engaging because you think and feel and communicate so intelligently it doesn't matter what the subject is. oh, and you offer spectacular images of the natural world, too - that's a bonus. :-))
Amen!
Wow!! Coffee with Christian. What a great way to start my day. Christian, I'm an old guy and I will never use what I just learned from you to produce my own videos. Did it cross my mind to just skip this video since that is the case. Hell no. I enjoyed the whole thing. You getting a chance to share how you do your videos was wonderful. Love you very much. Stay safe.
I appreciate you Steve 🥲
My sentiments exactly!
Christian. You are an inspiration. At the end of the day, I'm grateful for your passion in capturing the great outdoors. But it's your work ethic in the editing that makes it happen. Thank you for all your hard WORK. Bill
Thank you for us nerds we needed this. For us film makers we can never get enough of your movies.
prioritizing shooting thumbnails was a great reminder!
I’m always having to remind myself 😅🙏🏻
Alright! Woke up, made a coffee, turned on the computer and a new video of Christian sharing. I think it must be going to be a good day!
aw thank ya 🥲🙏🏻
Me too ❤
Ahhhh Christian, you're photography is second to none, the reason (I imagine) most of us watch. Don't stress it. Great to see your face light up though when talking about lenses...passions really showed through. Also another reminder why I don't do video lmao.
I do love a good lens haha ☺️
@@ChristianSchaffer And the geometry of mirrorless lenses is making 2.8 glass much more affordable. Nikon seems to be shifting their f/2.8 "holy trinity" to 17-28, 28-75, and 70-180. That trinity on Z glass at 2.8 is $3,850 cheaper than the traditional 12-24, 24-70, and 70-200...
I love your cinematography. If you ever post a video of just quiet music and nature scenes, I’d watch it on repeat.
alright, it’s official. I’m gonna do it. I’ve been thinking about doing this and your comment has finally convinced me 🤍
@@ChristianSchafferhell yeah!! Might put all the footage that do not make it into your videos to good use
@@ChristianSchafferAnd you could do them in series, e.g. National parks, seasons, oceans
Ms. Schaffer, you have really come alive in your last series of videos. Thank you for being so passionate to let us peek behind the curtains of your life. Keep up the great work.
I appreciate you! 🙏🏻🥲
Well Hello lady. Hoping your having a great time on the road. You covered your camera gear very well. We are always looking forward to watching your small master pieces. Stay safe and good to yourself!! Around Bend Oregon out!
Wow. My mind is officially blown. Great video, and mad appreciation for all of the time you invest to share your story with us. Thank you.
wow, thank you 🥲🙏🏻
More than agree with the general sentiment here that your photography/videography is outstanding. For a long time, I came around for your visuals and the stories you weave with them. Lately, I feel like you are putting more of “you” into your content and that is just fabulous. This was an honest, authentic behind the scenes look that was actually riveting. Not because of the process, the gear, or the content but because it was authentically you. Loved it. Thank you. Keep up the authentic work! I don’t often comment on creator’s vids. This one compelled comment!
wow, thank you! 🥲🙏🏻
@@ChristianSchaffer Hey Christian-i am just wondering why you are ignoring my comment.I asked you how you mentally prepare to live in a van for so long. I would want to-but my body just cant do it.Did you see my comment?
Welcome to Idaho!! Great to have you in our great state!
I love watching your videos because some people just have the gift of storytelling - whether via the spoken word, pen & paper or visually, they can make even mundane things interesting. Combine that with a lifestyle that I absolutely dream of (despite the challenges/pitfalls), yours immediately became one of my favourite channels. You have a knack of making things immersive - it’s like when I watch Adam Savage build a doohickey in his shop - I generally don’t have an interest in the final product, it’s the journey that inspires, that of watching a master at work. Don’t even doubt yourself :)
Oh, and I have the same mouse and iPad as you! And just a heads up, Apple are working on a 16” iPad for release in the near future - that will be AMAzing :)
Thanks so much Heidi 🥲🤍
Never seen this girls channel before, I hate to say it, but when I see a girl her age, looks good and everything, and she's single I automatically think she's crazy do we have another unstoppable Morgan on our hands here? Just doesn't document the craziness??
As someone who started making and editing videos about a year ago, and is looking to take it to the next level, this video is exactly what I needed. It’s pointed me in the right direction, and now I know what I need to be looking for on TH-cam to facilitate the learning process. I can’t thank you enough!
I’m so glad you found it helpful 🙏🏻
Hearing of all of this work and time you're spending in this videos I'm even more grateful for it. Thank you very very much 🥰🥰🥰
Thanks :-) nice to get a full overview Christina, I appreciate all the info. Always enjoy watching your videos. Keep up the good work!
Yes!!! I've been waiting for this. Thank you!!!!!!
Hope you like it! ☺️
After a dose of Christian, my week is complete.❤😊
Wow! Christian, you’re gear list is like a traveling production studio. Story is indeed king, but having the tools to make that story come alive surely helps. Your honesty about constructing a video is my favorite revelation. The imagery may be scattered captures over days or weeks, but it reveals an aspect, that even you may be overlooking, which is your ability to conceive and build an amazing, thoughtful story on the fly. That’s what sets you apart. Great stuff! ✌🏼
thank you Wayne ☺️🙏🏻
Excellent honest video, thank you. Will be back for more.
Always enjoy hearing other creators workflow!
Ive always wondered what it would be like to create videos. I love watching your journey, you are gifted with what views you pick. always beautiful scenery.
Thank you so much 🥲
1. Film with purpose
2. Prioritize a thumbnail
3. Create a shotlist before filming
4. Film with intention with a rough outline
5. Sprinkle in secret sauce
6. Three shots to use: establishing, environmental & immersive
7. Story is king. Consider: beginning, middle, end. Locations, character and events? Is there a challenge you are trying to overcome?
8. Film at sunrise and sunset to make scenes feel magical.
9. Prioritize good audio.
thank you 🥲🙌🏻
My goodness. How things have changed over the years. You have an enormous investment in gear, which is why your videos are so good. About 100 years ago I got an Canon AE-1 and all the lenses and then graduated to a Canon A-1 (all my lenses still fit the A-1). I had all that gear (lots of lenses) for many years, but once the I-phones developed such good cameras I got rid of all my camera gear. Can't even remember what I did with all that gear. Now, I'm very happy with my 13 mini which fits in most of my shirt pockets. Obviously, I'm just a rank amateur. Keep up with your work. You are a real artist and bring a lot of the natural world to the public!
So appreciate you sharing this information! - Thanks so much!
Glad it was helpful! 😊🙌🏻
Christian, I've complemented you previously many times for your excellent photography, storytelling, and human/poetic touch to everything you do, but this is truly generous. If I were a 20/30-something van lifer looking to make living on the road this would be THE video to watch and learn from. And by the way, as a now "retired" professional storyteller (30+ years writer/illustrator/speaker) I can tell you that nothing comes together until that last sentence, brushstroke, turn-of-phrase is laid down. My whole career I felt like I was reaching into a hat for a rabbit that I wasn't entirely sure was there ...but somehow always was. Human creativity is the REAL magic in this crazy world, so trust it. Here's to you reaching into the hat for a long time to come. Again, BRAVO.
the rabbit in a hat analogy really hits home - that’s exactly what it feels like sometimes 🙏🏻
@@ChristianSchaffer PROOF that you're a real artist : ) "The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and true science." ~Albert Einstein
You're taking us on a journey. We have no idea where we're going, but maybe that's a cool part of it. :)
I like your way of seeing things ☺️
Thank you so much for this video. I love learning about your creative process. I also love gear video, Lam such a nerd. You’re the best. 🙏🏽💙
Christian thank you very much for this valuable information.
This video was so helpful Christian. I summited 74 mountains last year and filmed them which most of those had never been filmed before yet only recently I realized I wasn't creating a feeling with my stories which is why I don't think people watch them. I thought having world class one of a kind footage would make my channel worth watching but it really is all about story and how a video makes you FEEL which you are the best at for sure. Every one of your videos you are able to either transport that viewer to another place or to another time, feelings and memories all rushing back... its magical.
74 mountains! and you filmed it as well? mad respect 🙌🏻
@@ChristianSchaffer I filmed 60 episodes for the year that's about half of the 74 mountains / 110 hikes(mountains + lakes / non mountain stuff).
Christian, thank you so much taking the time to make this video. You have an incredible amount of gear and I stopped adding up their worth when it past $10K. You started speaking greek when you were describing the lens' but clearly understood the accessories, computers, phones and other tech gear -- I am a techy, but am all thumbs with photography and video editing. Peace and safe travels!
thanks for watching! Pretty much anything technical is Greek to me, haha - I just learn enough to get by 🙃
@@ChristianSchaffer Actually, your tech speak was very accurate and well explained. Probably the best I've heard a non-photo based TH-camr do it...
Love that, that’s great. Thanks for sharing
Thank you so much for this video!This has been really helpful information especially when putting together videos and the storytelling process! Thanks again!!
Awesome video! Now it all makes sense why your content is so professional, you have learned through experience, trial & error. With the top-notch quality in image capture and editing I would have bet (and lost money) that you had years of professional training. Keep doing what you are doing.😊
thank you Kenneth 🥲🙏🏻 forever learning over here!
Amazing. Thanks for sharing all this info.
First one of your videos I've seen, very informative, thank you..
A lot of good information in this video. Thank you 🙏
Thank You for this!
So informative in one video! Loved this one!!
This is great info! Thanks for sharing!
thank you for this detailed tour!
thanks for watching ☺️🙌🏻
Great video so thank you - Ur a stunner!
What a great content in this piece. Thanks for sharing
Thoroughly enjoy a glimpse inside of the day to day of someone whose work I admire. Thanks, as always, for sharing, Christian...
That was an awesome video presentation. Thank you so very much.😊
Glad you enjoyed it 😊🙏🏻
I'm just getting started, and this informative video was very helpful. Thanks
Thank you so much for sharing your behind-the-scenes equipment you use to make the magic you create happen! I'm a big fan of yours and enjoy your outdoors excursions and your talents. Take good care, Christian!
Thank you for the comprehensive look of the behind the scenes. The quality of your work speaks for itself. I look forward to seeing every new video.
Another great video. Nice mix between the creative aspects and then contrasting to the technical gear that enables the creative.
I’m new to your videos and I’m so impressed by how articulate you are.
Some great points to remember :)
Love the piece about intention and storytelling! Great info and editing 👏
Amazing Video! Love the detail of how you use tech and technique to create your videos. I will definitely
Be subscribing.
Love your content. Also, Love the design of your van!
Congrats on 250k SUBS.. Well deserved and that made my day..Cheers from London 🥂🇦🇮
Thanks for making this video. I've been casually curious what all goes into making these videos. Interesting stuff.
I recently began watching your videos and I must say, your videography skills are exceptional!
As always Christian you have brought us with you and beautiful scenery! Thank you!
@ChristianSchaffer You are so brilliant and thank you for sharing your gifts via these videos to the world.
Thank you so much for all this information. I will be watching this over and over again. This has been so encouraging in so many ways. What a lot of work, for just this one video, to put it all together. It is greatly appreciated.
amazing amount of knowledge you just unloaded on us! as always, artistically presented with your incredible signature style. thank you for taking the time to share your vast experience and knowledge. i’m so glad i found your channel while looking for van life inspiration. you’ve given me a whole new perspective on the lifestyle through your artistic presentations. i’m so proud of you! keep rockin’ your dream. ❤❤❤
Fantastic Christian...just a mass amount of information that is amazingly useful and helpful to anyone interested in becoming a "TH-cam Story Teller" or just a story teller through video and audio in general as a hobby. Well done, thank you for sharing. I am always here to support your channel and your stories, one of my favorite channels. You are a gift and a wonderful soul. Thank you.
youre amazing, so grateful for your contribution to the experience
EXCITED! New video, yay, thank you
Thank you for answering my question about the gear you use and I found your video very helpful as a Photographer 📸
O M Goodness! Thank You! Thank You! Thank you, Christian!
This is insanely informative - thank you for taking the time to share your wisdomous wisdom with us 😬
This is an amazing and so honest video about this kind of activity. With full respect - thank you very much for sharing your ideas and insights !🙏
Your videos are the most charming, creative and beautiful I’ve seen. Never doubt yourself. You have an amazing gift.
You are one of my favorite...utubers.... youre also a Great teacher
*jaw dropped* that's an amazing amount of work, no wonder your videos are always absolute masterpieces! Really appreciate the transparency and major kudos to you. Wow. You're a BOSS
One of the longest, but time flew by. Thank you so much for taking the time to explain everything.
thanks for watching ☺️🙌🏻
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
thank you for all this information, very nice video as usual 🙂🙂🙂
THANK YOU 🙏 helpful camera, lens, and gear info ❤ all the best 👍
so glad it was helpful! ☺️
Thank you Christian for the video, fun to see the preparation process behind all the amazing videos from the past!
Thanks for sharing, I can learn a lot
The final “ciao” ❤
Ciao Christian, sei fantastica!
Thank you so much! Answered a lot of questions I've had about your work.
yay ☺️🙌🏻
The nature you show us has a bit of melancholy in it, that's why we feel so good among nature, which allows us to calm down and feel part of it, which can be seen on your relaxed and calm face. I think your films give others the same joy as me and the dream that someday they would like to be in your place and feel this freedom freely.
Very inspirational, thanks so much!
I love your videos and your work. The videography and photography results are brilliantly accomplished. You are a true professional.
Very creative. Very inspiring. Keep up the good work
Thanks for making this video. Very interesting
What generosity! Thank you for sharing and for the inspiration and transparency. Wow!
Thanks for watching! 🥲🙏🏻
I love this video. Thank you for the info and making this.
🙏🏻🙏🏻
Christian, Thank you for explaining the work that you do to share your experiences on the road! I now have so much more information to research and learn about because of the detailed sharing of what you do. I too love Canon products and have a similar film camera on my shelf that I used to take pictures of my kids when they were small. What a lovey gift you were given. Stay safe...
Thank you so much, Christian! I always find your work beautiful and brilliant! I've learned so much and feel so inspired ! I always look forward to your moving poetry🌅🌄❤🙏🏻💖 💝
Awesome work (again!) thanks
Super helpful! Thanks so much
You are very professional in all that video shooting/editting! I still like watching your videos..have a good Week Christian! 😘
Thanks for another great video Christian !
thanks for watching 🥲🙏🏻
LOVE LOVE LOVE this video ! Was glued from start to finish !
aw thank you 🙂🙌🏻
Your skill, creativity and videos are so inspiring!
Thank you so much 🥲
Wow! You continue to amaze🎉🎉. I just love your videos, and now to see how you put them together...so wonderful.
Thank you so much! 🤍
These videos are clearly well thought out and interesting. They are thought provoking and allow the imagination to lift off. I dig em. These stellar landscapes really sell it like a cool Sci fi movie.
Simply Amazing! Thank you for sharing your artistry and tips and tools of the trade. You are an inspiration to all.
You are so welcome 🥹🙏🏻
Extremely helpful. Not extremely tech, but enough to stimulate lots of aha's. This was very motivating to get back out there and start shooting again. Creatives often struggle with isolation, but that's all part of the process of our journey. Thank you for this video. Please keep up the great work. Love your work.
I feel like there are great things in your future Christian. You have a magical combination of talent, imagination, emotion, and raw skills that are so rare. Your work gives me great joy, a sense of wonder and I shift between feelings of immenseness, and of being moved so deeply I shed a tear in the best possible way. Thank you for doing what you do. I hope you're having a blast and making unforgettable memories in-between.
Wow you make it look easy. Thanks for that behind the scenes look into what goes into your videos. Although I can and do spend many hours outside looking at scenery, I never seem to see what you see. I admire your Christian-vision. And the narrative is masterful. Keep it coming!
This is such a great video and it amazes me as to how much technical knowledge you’ve accumulated over all these years. You sound like a pro and you’ve really put together sooo much information for your followers! Great job Christian. I’m so proud of all you have accomplished 🙌
thank you 🥹❤️