How to Shoot a Scene Using Basic Coverage

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  • You can't piece together a coherent scene without proper coverage... So here are the basic concepts to get you started.
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    » 0:00 - Constructing an Experience
    » 1:09 - Coverage
    » 3:25 - The Establishing Shot
    » 3:39 - The Master Shot
    » 4:01 - Reverse Angle
    » 4:22 - The Oner
    » 4:50 - The 180 Degree Rule
    » 6:53 - Get Free Filmmaking Assets
    » 8:05 - Scene Breakdown: Raiders
    » 9:03 - Scene Breakdown: Bridge of Spies
    » 9:48 - Triangle Coverage
    » 10:00 - Scene Breakdown: Blade Runner 2049
    » 13:05 - Final Thoughts
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  • @daniel.lopresti
    @daniel.lopresti 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Montage is simply the French word for editing :)

    • @kraytdragonslair1545
      @kraytdragonslair1545 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Also in dutch 😄

    • @daniel.lopresti
      @daniel.lopresti 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kraytdragonslair1545 Je hebt gelijk! :)

    • @nyazillagojira7079
      @nyazillagojira7079 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      And yet people tend to use it when they want to feel/sound french.
      Edit has come to infer = take apart n resort.

  • @Ootini4
    @Ootini4 3 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    I think the 180 degree rule can be compared to watching a play, and maybe that's why it feels correct as well. As an audience member, in the theater, the stage is our 180 line. The camera can be thought of as the audience, so we should always be on the other side of the stage. I think that makes sense?!

    • @MaxIronsThird
      @MaxIronsThird 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The way he explained was simpler, more organic and easier to relate.

    • @VariTimo
      @VariTimo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      The 180° rule is incredibly overrated and the most important thing to take away from what Ryan said is that you need to understand it to break it. The only purpose of the 180° rule is so the viewer won’t get disoriented. That’s it. If you can break it without disorienting the viewer than you don’t need to worry about breaking it because its only purpose is to keep the viewer oriented. I can’t stress this enough. It’s unbelievable how many filmmakers from all levels will whine about the 180° rule being broken without tasking one second to think about all the reasons a storyteller might have to break it.

    • @MaxIronsThird
      @MaxIronsThird 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@VariTimo I agree with you in part, but you should only break the 180 rule if you really need it or think that it's going to improve the storytelling

    • @VariTimo
      @VariTimo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MaxIronsThird This is why I don’t like “rules”. Most people just don’t know how to use them.

    • @MaxIronsThird
      @MaxIronsThird 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@VariTimo Rules are for people that don't know what they're doing, once you know them by heart, you can start acting on instinct, and break whatever rule you want

  • @EverythingFilm
    @EverythingFilm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    You know it’s a good day when Film Riot comes out with a new video

    • @FILMFRAT
      @FILMFRAT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s a good day for a good day when film riots in town for real

  • @anilgajbhare9674
    @anilgajbhare9674 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow! Don't forget to write, shoot, edit, and repeat!!

  • @AthanCondax
    @AthanCondax 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Tutorials like this (and the last one) are really awesome. This is exactly what you need to craft scenes with intention, as you put it. Way better than that 1,000,000 "3 point lighting" tutorials that you normally find TH-cam filmmakers are publishing.

  • @JAUNTYJAKE
    @JAUNTYJAKE 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Even though I went to "FILM SCHOOL" I found this a lot more helpful than anything I paid to learn. thanks for always looking out for us creators Ryan

  • @ChaseArrington
    @ChaseArrington 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    EXCELLENT Ryan!!! The Hitchcock cutaway was a PERFECT reference.

  • @insanejughead
    @insanejughead 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I'm pretty sure Alfred Hitchcock is still alive somewhere, finishing his thoughts on what filmmaking is in a nutshell.
    Then he'll move onto beginning his masterclass.

    • @FILMFRAT
      @FILMFRAT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I could not agree more 💯

  • @earnieboy54
    @earnieboy54 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Holy shit! If the scene is the sentence then the shots are the words! That is the best thing I’ve heard about coverage!!!!

  • @nafun123
    @nafun123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It’s videos like these that keep me an awe of the free education someone can get on TH-cam. So, THANK YOU Film Riot. Please never go away. Every video is full of value.

  • @flightographist
    @flightographist 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The medium close up reverse brought in the eye light emphasis.

  • @crlkc2k876
    @crlkc2k876 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i really enoyed this video as a future filmmaker i had coverage problems with friends and i had tough time when editing but this just showed me how important planing coverage before shooting is. thanks a lot

  • @stephen1Oace
    @stephen1Oace ปีที่แล้ว

    Letting the actors act is always a good idea. I've worked with directors that had a ton of scene coverage because the scripts were pretty crappy, a good director can cover everybody's ass especially a bad script, and bad acting, coverage is key. Kudos to this channel.

  • @nyazillagojira7079
    @nyazillagojira7079 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I immediately thought of Hitchcock saying that very thing.
    i watched this actual interview. It was like a 40 min. Masterclass .

  • @africaamaze
    @africaamaze 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    It's shocking that I have started my own TH-cam channel for teaching Filmmaking. I totally owe everything to Film Riot

  • @PaulHeimlund
    @PaulHeimlund 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I could watch these editing breakdowns for hours!😅
    Thanks for sharing and keep’em coming!

  • @inglesamericano101
    @inglesamericano101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    Very informative episode! It's been a while since I've left a comment, great job Ryan!

    • @faresmejdi5216
      @faresmejdi5216 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      me too! great analysis of the the blade runner scene

  • @OlgaKuznetsova
    @OlgaKuznetsova 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was so cool to watch!! Thank you for the breakdown and explanation of the potential meaning/purpose of each shot!!

  • @pokguys16
    @pokguys16 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Filmriot when you want
    Filmriot when you need
    Filmriot in the morning
    Filmriot everyday

  • @FiveMinuteFilmSchool
    @FiveMinuteFilmSchool 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a great series! Very informative, and I love the examples you've used!

  • @JAUNTYJAKE
    @JAUNTYJAKE 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It always amazes me how you are so informative about all these Hollywood style tips. I truly hope you will make it there soon.

  • @bradenbecker
    @bradenbecker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    This is one of the most informative episodes in a while- I learned a lot here. Thanks Ryan!

    • @nyazillagojira7079
      @nyazillagojira7079 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Check out some his Resources. The man knows how to get things done.

    • @bradenbecker
      @bradenbecker 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nyazillagojira7079 oh trust me, I know lol. Been subbed for years and learned a good chunk of my filmmaking knowledge here.

  • @amirmohammed841
    @amirmohammed841 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing just freakin amazing Ryan!! I was so invested that the video ended quickly. I am so grateful for you and your family. Thank you!

  • @skinnersweet1263
    @skinnersweet1263 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    No matter how many time I watch Hitch talking about assembly on the cut, his grim is awesome as hell !!!

  • @webgraphr718
    @webgraphr718 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was a great episode Ryan! Nice ideas here and a great refresher on some of the rules. Also, could watch another hour of Spielberg's approach to filmmaking. Featuring Raiders of the Lost Ark was such a bonus for me!

  • @ParkerDV
    @ParkerDV 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Exactly what I needed. Working on a new short now. Thanks Film Riot!

  • @canbakr5602
    @canbakr5602 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love these basic concept coverages! Thank you Film Riot!

  • @SimpHarderPlz
    @SimpHarderPlz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was incredible. I love the thought and detail hidden in plain sight that's used to add subtext to a scene.
    I'm definitely going to look at movies with the new lens.
    Thank you!

  • @TotallyNotFunny
    @TotallyNotFunny 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I’ve been following for awhile, but I gotta say: this channel is really something special. You deserve all the praise you get, Ryan!

  • @TravisRichey
    @TravisRichey 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is great, thank you! I've been watching your stuff for over 10 years now and I remember using your tips in my first web series! It's nice to step back and refresh the basics.
    ~Trav

  • @DaveSy
    @DaveSy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't think this topic can ever be covered enough! So many awesome nuggets in here that should be reviewed periodically, even if nothing in particular is new.

  • @1BigBucks1
    @1BigBucks1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    LOL, the shots of old Hitch 'smiling'

  • @elliotthyppolite
    @elliotthyppolite 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Gahd i love film riot, i feel your genuine passionate souls through the episodes. Its inspiring and energizing. Thank you so much for doing this all these years!🙏🏾

  • @givfilms
    @givfilms 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    In the midst of pre-production on the biggest project I've ever produced, and it is so nice to get videos that go back to the basics. It's keeping me sane. Thank you!!!

  • @felixnormanlinder1343
    @felixnormanlinder1343 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for this! This will help me a ton for a project I'm working on. Love your work!

  • @dkkeyz8815
    @dkkeyz8815 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s been a few years but you guys are back to where I found you!
    Thank you

  • @kavanrana8500
    @kavanrana8500 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really liked these videos! Breakdown of Blade Runner 2049 is really creative! Keep it up Ryan!

  • @JamalBakari
    @JamalBakari 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great quality, well polished.
    You articulated well what I couldn't put my finger on when it came to great directing.

  • @MattAitia
    @MattAitia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video makes it so digestible to understand coverage. I recently started watching films back a second time to screen shot frames I like and try to understand the blocking and coverage. It's so important as filmmakers! Thanks for the video!

  • @smepable
    @smepable 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was a really well built episode going from the basics to more advanced examples.

  • @DafterThings
    @DafterThings 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So useful and well explained. Great examples.

  • @DigitalInertia
    @DigitalInertia 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been really liking this train of videos. Looking forward to more of what you were saying you would bring out at the end of this episode. Thanks Film Riot for the free education!

  • @antelopesurf
    @antelopesurf 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    hmm I think it's ...RIOT > WRITE > SHOOT > EDIT > REPEAT
    So enjoyable and learned loads, thanks

  • @SpirusFilms
    @SpirusFilms 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the basics refreshers, very useful

  • @RMJRVIDEO
    @RMJRVIDEO 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been attending FRU (Film Riot University) for years. I never stop learning, even in my late 50's. Thanks FRU!

  • @ImagenStudios
    @ImagenStudios 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Job! as always, very informative, I've been a fan since the DIY camera jib several years ago, I still have mine, and it's great you keep coming up with great content. Keep Up the great work!

  • @movieman925
    @movieman925 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love these videos, back to some basic concepts that a lot of people still don't think about

  • @heyhithereboy
    @heyhithereboy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is so good, I have been contemplating to go to film school or to learn all of it online and not go in debt and this definetly helps me with leaning towards the online route :)

    • @SILVER-zf2hu
      @SILVER-zf2hu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Honestly the best thing about film school is the people you connect with. Film school is how I managed to wrangle together a permanent crew. Can't make a legitimate film, short or otherwise without a group of dedicated and ambitious people around you will similar aspirations. Best of luck with whatever direction you choose to go in!

  • @UsamaMahmoudSultan
    @UsamaMahmoudSultan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is more than 101, never disappointed with your videos, thank you so much

  • @jaylamb218
    @jaylamb218 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! This may have been the best yet from you guys, and I’ve said that a time or two, but I mean it this time!! You guys always give the best no matter the topic!!! Brilliant!!!

  • @KtmDesignz
    @KtmDesignz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    one of your best videos! and I have seen many

  • @Gravitation3Beatles3
    @Gravitation3Beatles3 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    love that you had that Hitchcock clip, never heard his words before but very wise

  • @TechBasement
    @TechBasement 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mindblowing and eyeopening.
    Thank you!

  • @chrischristenson
    @chrischristenson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hitchcock at x1.50 speed nails it!
    “Even Rocky had a sports themed montage!”

  • @Adithiyanvenkat
    @Adithiyanvenkat 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dayum! Starting off with the kuleshov effect, informative and amazing as always thanks Ryan, been here since 15”.

  • @SathyaPeacock
    @SathyaPeacock 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lots of information man, thanks for what you do

  • @soundbreaker2485
    @soundbreaker2485 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve been watching you guys since year 1 & never disappointed!

  • @shiladitya_biswas
    @shiladitya_biswas 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mixkit is actually one of the best free asset sites out there! I've been using it for like 6-7 months and its amazing!

  • @topicruben
    @topicruben 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Ryan, this was fantastic 🙏. Cheers from Italy

  • @ChristianClaudioCoupeFilms
    @ChristianClaudioCoupeFilms 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good episode ! Thanks film riot

  • @wanderingjuniper
    @wanderingjuniper 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just brilliantly explained, thank you

  • @Filmaker25
    @Filmaker25 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great advice! Of course you actually can do this with one camera if you are low budget.

  • @SeekingtheTruthofGod
    @SeekingtheTruthofGod 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much! This was really helpful!

  • @filmakr7088
    @filmakr7088 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    this episode was super valuble to my most recent short! Thanks Film Riot

  • @EJVC81
    @EJVC81 ปีที่แล้ว

    So impressive explanation, TY

  • @athuls3011
    @athuls3011 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do more videos like this in depth it's very helpful. Keep it up guys😊👍

  • @faresmejdi5216
    @faresmejdi5216 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great analysis of the the blade runner scene! thank you

  • @jean-david-ouellette
    @jean-david-ouellette 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man, this is solid content!

  • @haddonhousefilms
    @haddonhousefilms 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Always on point. Film Riot for the win!!

  • @WillinovaTV
    @WillinovaTV 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is amazing, engaging and informative

  • @NHStudios1
    @NHStudios1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! That tutorial was very awesome! That helped a lot!

  • @CommandoNinja
    @CommandoNinja 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your videos are really really good, well written and short with all the basics, great job Ryan. Also I find it way more pleasing with you, than watching the less personal studio binder videos, which are still very informative too.

  • @MICKYSTATEN
    @MICKYSTATEN 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ryan I love you man! So much! Thank you! Needed this as we prep for some upcoming shorts. Please keep it coming, looking forward to the blocking cause I suck at that, especially taking into account lighting or available light or lack thereof , the whole song and dance of it all. Thank you man!

    • @filmriot
      @filmriot  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So glad it helped you! And good luck on your short!

    • @MICKYSTATEN
      @MICKYSTATEN 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@filmriot thank you!

  • @MikesShortOnes
    @MikesShortOnes 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for all that you do!

  • @matthewlyons9095
    @matthewlyons9095 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super helpful video with some great info

  • @noelscharer4628
    @noelscharer4628 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks so much. I love your videos👏

  • @JoshHereUK
    @JoshHereUK 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very useful to refer to in the future thanks guys 🙌

  • @ruralcooking9442
    @ruralcooking9442 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing this knowledge

  • @abuferasabdullah
    @abuferasabdullah 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very informative. Thanks👍🏼 شكرًا

  • @benjamintaylor4158
    @benjamintaylor4158 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this and your action video were fantastic

  • @ayeeeck4512
    @ayeeeck4512 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hitchcock's explaination was so funny 😂😂😂

  • @alex0589
    @alex0589 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One movie that always makes me very aware of "coverage" and framing (in a good way) is Sicario (2015).
    From the first shot to the last scene with Del toro and Emily Blunt, it's just solid.
    May be obvious to some (it's Villeneuve and Deakins) but you can screenshot a frame from every shot in the movie and read it like a graphic novel without getting lost.
    (they storyboard for months in pre)

  • @krisproduction4105
    @krisproduction4105 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It is super informative content I've ever seen!

  • @renaudboulangerlevesque4479
    @renaudboulangerlevesque4479 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very interesting, especially the Blade Runner 2049 analysis!

  • @brittacurkovic
    @brittacurkovic 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks this was fantastic!

  • @christopherokonkwo6111
    @christopherokonkwo6111 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very educational, thank you Ryan

  • @erskinhansen1715
    @erskinhansen1715 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pretty informative, thanks!

  • @levimallett11
    @levimallett11 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love how the last four words are in time with the music. I thought that was sick.

  • @dominicstonekaiser9161
    @dominicstonekaiser9161 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    RYAN SPEILONNOLY! I have not watched in a bit.... I suck. Loved it thank you so much sir. Also props to team and family doing all of this. My film school always.

  • @mediasmithsllc3052
    @mediasmithsllc3052 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How many times have you worked on a project (for a client or a film [shot, long, etc.]), seen something eye-opening like this that makes you rethink almost EVERYTHING you did earlier? (and that's a good thing. There's always room to grow, learn, appreciate different perspectives, etc.). Thank you so much for this video. Appreciated as always.

  • @josephemmons8496
    @josephemmons8496 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    10+ years and still bringing crazy value. Good stuff Ryan and Film Riot team!

  • @arminfatol
    @arminfatol ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice! Thanks!

  • @ginotarabotto
    @ginotarabotto 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fabulous video!

  • @JAUNTYJAKE
    @JAUNTYJAKE 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sometimes when I shoot something I have a tendency to forget the basics. Thanks for going in depth with this

  • @HessRoyale
    @HessRoyale 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video as always legends

  • @thisguydan
    @thisguydan 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite example of breaking the 180 is the bathroom scene in The Shining when jumping the 180 causes Jack Torrance to be standing in the same spot on our screen as the former caretaker just as we learn that Jack has "always been the caretaker." Just a perfect use of it to put us off balance in a strange moment while visually suggesting the two are one and the same.

  • @Andrew19ao
    @Andrew19ao 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The 180 degree rule looks like a smiley face so you know it has to be a nice way to get coverage of a scene.

  • @NegaPreto_
    @NegaPreto_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'll certainly try some of these in future things

  • @zfsachsag
    @zfsachsag 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been waiting for this episode all week since Ryan mentioned it in the previous one. Weeeeeew!

  • @8lec_R
    @8lec_R 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Completely unrelated comment here
    I still feel like film theory has a lot, an absolute ton of growing up to do. Music has been part of our culture for so long that it has had the time to evolve into something that is concrete (music theory) yet very flexible (making awesome music without understanding the rules).
    TH-cam has come a long way in changing the way films/videos are made which is great but there is still so much to do.