Creative Ways to Film Yourself: Cinematic Tips & Tricks
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In this video, I'll share a few creative filmmaking tips and tricks that I like to use when filming a cinematic scene by myself.
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Hi Ryan! I've just discovered your channel and I've been digging so many of your videos. 😄
Your channel deserves many more subscribers! Keep it up! The quality of everything you share is INSANE.
Thank you so much for the incredibly educational content!
Hi Laura, absolutely it's my pleasure! Wow, thank you so much that truly means a lot to me! It's been a lot of fun making the videos, and it's been super encouraging to see that the videos can help.
I've actually watched a lot of your videos as well, so cool to get to connect! You're doing amazing work on your channel for so many!
Thank you so much for watching my videos and for reaching out with such kind words and encouragement, it means the world to me, cheers!
Hey man, great video. For the entry camera the I propose the Sony ZV-E10 for a challenge. Try it with its Kit lens. 💪
Thank you so much! Absolutely, the Sony ZV-E10 would be super fun to use for this challenge. It's definitely a camera I'm highly considering for sure! Thank you for reaching out with your suggestion and for watching the video my friend, it truly means a lot. Cheers!
You're like a sculptor with light, Ryan! I'm learning so much about what to look for when lighting a scene, and how to be resourceful with what I have on hand.. looking forward to putting this into practice soon with some experimental shots.
I definitely need to get a decent C-stand. Or three 😂
Thanks for covering the loudness of the fans - when I first saw the image of the lights with the fan grills, that was actually my first thought "I wonder how loud that gets"!
"Lightning mode" sounds awesome, I had no idea lights could have a setting like that. I know exactly which scene I want to test that in... speaking of which -- how would you handle filming an outdoor night scene with lightning IN THE RAIN? Because the shot calls for a downpour. Water hose spray for fake rain, or prepare a covered dry area to capture the shot during a real storm?? Obviously I don't want to damage any lights or camera.. but the shot I imagine takes place at night in a heavy Oregon coast downpour... the setting is close enough to the house, so perhaps there's an indoor window I could shoot from and still get a good angle without having all the gear outside. Except the light, maybe that would need to be outside.
Thanks for continuing to share your knowledge and experience!
Thank you my friend that means a ton! I'm so glad the videos can help.
Absolutely, c-stands can be super handy! For sure, the fans got a little loud when I really pushed the light at 100% and I had it on for a good while before I heard it, but it wasn't too loud and I only noticed it the one time. Overall, these lights are incredible and can do so much at a really great price point, I highly recommend them for sure! 🎥💡
This is such a great question! There is a lot I can say, but one thing to keep in mind is that filming in real rain can sometimes be a little tricky because it can be harder for the camera to detect. Especially if it's light rain. Often times, filmmakers will create fake rain and then over exaggerate it so that the camera can pick it up better, and it also gives them more control on the overall effect in the scene.
I love the idea of setting the camera indoors to film through a window looking outside at the character. This will not only ensure that your camera stays dry but will also create a cool composition for your shot, the frame within a frame. Depending on the context of the scene, this could really help to keep the viewers eye on the main point of interest and potentially have a bigger impact on the way the audience perceives the events that are taking place in the scene.
This is actually a video idea I've been thinking about making for some time. Let me know if this is a video you would be interested in watching form my channel, because it sounds super fun to make!
Of course, these are just my thoughts and opinions, but I hope this helps! I'm looking forward to watching the scene you create! Cheers, friend!
@@foxandcrowncreative thank you, Ryan! Really appreciate your thorough responses!
Re: "one thing to keep in mind is that filming in real rain can sometimes be a little tricky because it can be harder for the camera to detect." --this makes a lot of sense, I didn't even consider that aspect.
Of course, I'd love to see some tips on filming a rainy scene, that'd be so cool!
This conversation sparked a thought that could help me with planning... since we get plenty of heavy rainy days on the Oregon coast in the Fall, I can experiment with different camera placements and daylight times to see how heavy the rain needs to be in order for it to show up well in the shot. I don't even have to be outside getting wet to test this out from the window lol.
As always, thanks for the inspiration and conversation. Cheers!
Absolutely, I’m happy I could help!
Canon eos r50 is common for entry level film makers (like me) lol
Absolutely, that’s a great choice! Thank you so much for watching the video and for reaching out with your camera suggestion my friend, cheers!
Or the canon eos rp!
That's a great suggestion as well, love it! Thank you my friend!
I just came across your channel and have been binge watching your videos. I love your work! It is helping me so much! Thanks for making these videos!
Absolutely, it's my pleasure! I'm so glad that the videos could help. Thank you so much for watching, my friend. Cheers!
0:37 "He doesn't have a dog!" 😂😂
Haha I had a lot of fun with that scene! I had a few different versions of what I was going to say but I ended up choosing that line. I should find a way to share the outtakes haha! Thanks for watching my friend!
@@foxandcrowncreative outtakes are a great idea! Could be really fun shorts too.
Oh for sure, that's a great idea! I might just have to do that. Thanks brother!
A good entry level camera would be a a6400, may be a bit too high level to be considered beginner, but I often see these recommended to beginners. If it weren't for my own Lumix GH5 II being practically gifted to me, I would have gone with that one! :)
Thanks for the tips! Trying to invest in more lighting and grip equipment for sure.
Absolutely! The a6400 is a great suggestion, it was definitely a camera I had in mind for the video. The GH5II is a great camera! I use to have the original GH5 a few years ago and loved it. I'm glad the video could help! Thank you for watching and for your camera suggestion my friend, cheers!
Thanks for the ideas. I'm new to videography, keen to learn more so subscribed. As a long term photographer I think I already understand composition and to some extent lighting. I recently bought a lot of kit quite good video kit and trying to find time to practice, learn and get better. I'm also trying to get up to speed with sound, but yet to touch colour grading and serious editng (DaVinci).. I now know enough to realise that 'story' is king, good sound vital and visuals, whilst less important, can still 'knobble' the end result if not considered in context of story. I also joined an amateur film society in a nearby city to start networking, assist on projects and practice.
I enjoyed what you showed in terms of lighting and shot design. IMO (I'm still a bit green) I felt your interior was a tad dark and might have benefited from a stop more exposure? But I can see the problem with the bright window. Would a fine black net help control window intensity, or perhaps there is more power in your lights (you mentioned only running at a low %).
Absolutely it’s my pleasure, I’m so glad the video could help! That’s awesome, I’m so happy to hear that your a part of a filmmaking community and are hoping on projects. Networking and helping on film sets is a really great way to break into the industry in my opinion.
In terms of my lighting, for the window I probably could have used window ND gels, or brightened up my lighting. But I think overall, it’s just a personal preference of mine. I like high contrast ratios and just a darker look overall. For my traditional professional work, it usually depends on the project and the script, most of the time we’ll go a lot brighter with a lower contrast ratio. But with that said, I have been more interested in exploring more of a lifted look in my TH-cam videos lately.
So glad to hear you’re getting into the world of filmmaking! I would love to checkout some of your work someday. Thanks again for watching and for subscribing, and for reaching it out, it truly means a lot. Happy filming friend, cheers!
Great video, was inspiring mate. Could you do one video using A6400?
Thank you so much! Thats a great suggestion, I've been thinking about the a6400 a lot for the video. Could be a lot of fun for sure! Thank you so much for watching the video and for reaching out with your camera suggestion, it truly means a lot. Cheers, my friend!
For me is the opening DaVinci Resolve part, it's like I'm afraid to even go with the mouse close to it. Anyone else feeling this?
Absolutely! For me personally, I've found that if I can just get the process started it all gets easier from there. You've got this friend! Thanks for watching the video and for reaching out, cheers!
The entry level cameras I would recomend are a used a7iii or a zv e10
Both really great cameras! I use to have the A7III and I really loved it. Thank you so much for watching the video and for reaching out with your camera suggestions, it truly means a lot. Cheers, my friend!
I'm sorry you weren't feeling well. I really hope you're better now! ❤🩹
Thank you so much I really appreciate that a lot! It was a little rough for a couple of weeks but I'm finally feeling a lot better. 🙌🏼 Thank you for watching the video and for reaching out, it truly means a lot. Cheers!
@@foxandcrowncreative YAY! So happy to hear you're feeling better x
Great video! I enjoyed seeing all the extra little things that you do. I also think that a great entry level camera is the Sony ZV-E10! I have been using it for a while and it's great! You can mostlikly find one second hand for under $500.
Thank you so much I really appreciate that a lot! That's a great suggestion, the ZV-E10 was actually one of the cameras I had in mind. I think it'll be a great camera to use for that video idea! Thank you for watching and for the camera suggestion. Can't wait to make that video! Cheers!
ZV-1 is even more entry level compared to ZV-E10.
The ZV-1 would be a super fun entry level camera to use for the video! Thank you for the suggestion and for watching the video my friend, cheers!
This was really dope, doing one of my biggest projects in a few weeks and this was fuel. Thanks man! I’ll send that link!
Absolutely! I’m so glad the video could help. I’m looking forward to checking out the project you’re working on! Thank you so much for watching the video my friend, it truly means a lot. Cheers!
Sony zv E10 as entry camera
Love that suggestion! Thank you so much my friend, cheers!
Amazing channel sheesh
Thank you my friend, I truly appreciate that a lot!
Thanks for the video
Absolutely, thank you so much for watching!
sony ZVE10
Awesome thank you for the suggestion! I think the ZVE10 is a great choice for that video idea. Thanks for watching my friend, cheers!
Awesome! Thanks for sharing this man.
Picked up 2 C stands for a steal the other day (£140 for the pair!!). They've really expanded my options and I'm super excited to utilise them in my projects 🙂
Looking forward to the next video Dude
Absolutely! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. Woah that's an amazing deal for your c-stands! They're super helpful and fun for getting creative shots like the one in the video, especially when filming solo. Thank you so much for watching the video my friend, cheers!
great video! Not only did you explain your steps and reasoning really well but the overall flow of the video is fantastic 🙌
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you for watching my friend, cheers!
Great video as always!!! It would be really nice to see your next video using the IPhone 15 Pro Max
Thank you so much I really appreciate that a lot! Great suggestion for sure. The iPhone 15 would be super fun to work with in this video idea. Love it! Thank you for watching the video and for reaching out with your camera suggestion, cheers!
Good stuff! I need to invest in a C-Stand....
Thank you so much! I had a ton of fun with this one. For sure, I definitely get a lot of use out of my C-stands. I love how versatile they are, and they can be a huge help when I want to get a creative shot when filming myself. Lots of super fun and creative options for sure! Thank you for watching the video my friend, cheers!
Sony A6000 series would be a great entry camera for beginners
Awesome, great choice! Thank you for the suggestion and for watching the video my friend, cheers!
Awesome video like always!! Just a suggestion when you mentioned about the entry level camera it would be great for a lot of people who are investing in newer technology but I’ll also love to see a video with an old camera like the 5D for example. I actually just got my fx3 and I’m now learning all about it, but before that I was shooting with an old 5D that I bough used from a friend. There is a lot of creatives out there that don’t have the means to afford newer or expensive equipment and One of the things I like most about your channel is that you always make it clear that is all about the story not the equipment so I’m sure that with your talent and your professional skills you will be able to inspire a lot of people. Thanks again for a great video my friend. 😊🙏🎥 🔥
Thank you so much that truly means a lot! Absolutely, that's a great suggestion! I actually had the 5D on on my mind for this video idea as well. I use to work with the original 5D and then the 6D after that, so I thought it might be fun to revisit those cameras again for this new video idea. Love it! 🎥 Thank you so much for the suggestion and for watching the video my friend, cheers!
@@foxandcrowncreative my pleasure my friend! 😊🙏
Awesome video Ryan!
Thank you so much, I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you for watching my friend, cheers!