Making a Netflix level film ALONE
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.พ. 2025
- In several hours, I learned so much from making a Netflix-inspired film alone.
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Watching BTS content like this made me realize one of the biggest errors I made on set on my recent short film was shooting the dark setting... in the dark. I realized in post that I could have lit it bright with a high contrast ratio on the background and then just tune it down in post to get a dark and moody look and prevent too much digital noise in the shadows. Watching this, the BTS shows how bright the set was but the final shots were dark and moody. Well, that's why it's important to practice the craft and actually MAKE stuff. You learn a little every time. I wish I watched more BTS like this before my shoot! But it's okay, the noise is at a fixable at the moment, it just limits how hard I can push the grade.
Good call man. You can bring down the brightness quite a bit. My best investment/upgrade for my camera was having a monitor that showed LUTS on it. That way I could see the final shot before taking it to the computer and making it too dark or too bright.
(Non camera guy here) Learn to read False Color if you haven't already, should help you a lot for exposure.
@Undercoverbat95what what has to do with Jesus
Made that mistake before... So I destroyed the video more to be intentionally textured due to noise pockets in darkness..
Stop using Bts name to promote your films 😡😡😡😡😡
This is what I’ve been doing for years, and seeing some one show that you really can do this alone, makes me feel better.
"Bravo Darling... Bravo"
I am an Acting Teacher and I thought you did wonderfully...
#1) You didn't take yourself too seriously... leaving your EGO at the door, giving yourself permission to learn while teaching us.
#2) You had a GREAT Attitude
(that is everything, because once you get upset or mad... it is all downhill from there and makes for an even longer day.)
#3) You took the time to walk us through every step... and we got to laugh and learn along the way (Thank YOU for that).
#4) You allowed US to walk through your journey of discovery and mishaps and development of Success.
#5) Your wife (and if she is not your wife... she should be!) Was wonderful, supporting you and helping with your FX Makeup...
(I love doing FX Makeup...) especially scars.
#6) This video was short ... sweet... innovating... (not at all boring... THANK YOU).
EXCELLENT VIDEO...
You get an A+ from this Acting Teacher.
Thank you for taking the time to make this great video.
Cool
this is so sweet!
Father God loves you so! John 3:16✝️
As someone who studied Acting I agree!
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Thank you Love
Special thanks to my man @MattAzzarello, who shot the cinematic behind-the-scenes. I promise he didn't help.. I did this solo... remember. Go give his channel some love!
I gave zero advice
😂@THIS.GAMING
"Who also didn't win an Oscar this year" and just like that we are equals. Awesome video
Father God loves you so! John 3:16✝️
That was really amazing. As I was watching the final film I completely forgot it was done by ONE PERSON. I wish Zach and Paul E.T. would do something together. They're both outrageously talented!
This is amazing! I love watching videos like these where you can really see the creativity and effort that went into the project
Got yourself a new subscriber that’s just starting to get into filmmaking
I have worked on several hollywood films with hundred million dollar budgets... Yes, it is what they do in the biz
You're a legend for making this. Thanks so much
No problem! Thank you!
this is better than most netflix films nowadays
Your passion is inspiring. Great lighting and amazing composition. Well done all around.
I love everything. Music,lighting. Beautifully shot!
I really, really, really appreciate how informative this video was. I came here to be entertained, not expecting a whole crash course on solo filmmaking and equipment!
Absolutely insane man, not enough congrats in the world. So inspiring to get out there and shoot a short film
Aweeee shucks thanks Jordan
What a fantastic beauty! Loved every shot, Zach.
Maybe, would've composed some alien shadows movement on 17:38, easy to make. And will agressively attack with an axe on the last shot, but that's all on pure taste.
The entire red-light sequence is a masterpiece, bravo!
Thank you so much! Good idea too
Wow, what a cool video, not just the short. The entire video, there’s so much I didn’t know about filmmaking.
Awesome video man! Very well put together and it turned out really cool for a solo!
The lighting really made the set come alive and had the natural vibr of a horror movie. Doing it by yourself is even more incredible, great job! ❤
So not only a great film but great BTS too! Really loved seeing this process Zach.
Awesome work!
Definitely makes me want to eventually try something like this out
I appreciate that!😁
@@MattAzzarello fancy seeing you here 🙃
@@pauljakeman I'm everyyyywheeeeere
@@MattAzzarello never a bad thing at all buddy! Added you on IG too now bro 😜
LOVE IT!! The lighting transition played out smoothly.
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I feel like the pacing on this video could have been a bit faster but apart from that I love it
Using the monitor and control app will definitely be your friend with projects like this especial being able to set focus from the palm of your hand.
This is awesome! I've been waiting on this..I'll never forget that custom motorcycle helmet camera rig you made, still wanting to make one to film solo, but this helps so much 💎
I love watching this *-* I love acting and since I was 9 years old I used to film myself doing small scenes, so seeing this in such a professional way makes me nostalgic and I kind of want to try to do it again haha seems fun
Now i haven't watched past 1:20 yet. But this gives me the idea of a psycological horror film where there is one character only. The plot quite simple:
They are alone in the woods trying to escape from... something. They reach a abandoned cabin and enter it. The whole movie revolves around that cabin. They will see facets of them self trying to protect them from the beast(see where this is going?).
The ending is them finally killing the beast, but noticing its been them all along. As they leave the cabin they slowly change into the beast itself. Then outside find a lonely wanderer they can chase. The camera zooms out into the cabin seeing them on the floor bleeding out, police lights shine and 2 officers talk. They had some sort of condition making them see "things". They murdered 20 people before they finally captured them. that cabin was the place the victims where found. Unlike the killer, they couldn't kill "the beast". They now relive the events their victims had experienced.
your so inspiring bro, i see myself in you!! congrats and keep doing what you love
@7:32 Couldn’t help but notice you too have an ultra short throw laser projector! My first indication was the projector screen and then got a small glimpse of the projector! Me personally, never going back after having a USTP!
Dude Zach this is INCREDIBLE!!
would be perfect with a focus shift on the monster in the last take. awesome work dude
love how you mind the smallest details
Amazing work man! Bravo! Thank you for such an inspiration! You are a legend!
Hi Zach, We made a movie, Slay Queen Movie, and i didnt have a budget, knowledge or as much resources as you do and i wish i saw this video before i shot my movie coz mine is 1 hour long and i struggled to make it as it is.. i appreciate the knowledge im getting from just watching your process
That was pretty awesome! Great result for a solo shoot. 👏👏👏
dude I thought making films solo was unheard of and just a me thing but awesome job man!
I see that sticker....
Us Zach’s (with a CH) gotta support each other
Zachkibg I'm a fan😊😊😊😊
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You are an honest man because you wanted to make this movie without the help of Jackie or the others. God bless you. About the final shot you needed a tomahawk hit sound effect with a scream of this creature to show that you killed it or started a fight with. Good luck with all your projects..
Love how your videos are so informative.
High dose of inspiration, as always!
Very, very cool. Thanks for the inspiration. I've been outlining a few short films to do alone. Seeing this makes it all seem easier than I make it out to be. Cheers. Subscribed.
You did a good job there buddy, some of those shots looked exquisite, well done!
Try steel wool or wire brush for distressing your wardrobe next time.
Good idea! Much better than rubbing it in the dirt lol
@@ZachRamelan Deborah Landis drug Indiana Jones jacket around a parking lot with a truck to age it up, so you were on the right track.
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very cool, like the choices you made when it comes to lighting, your acting was pretty good since you did not have any lines and all was facial expression and body language!!
I do the acting, writing, editing, and filming myself too. I find it difficult to get the right look in the end, but I encourage everyone interested in filmmaking to start. I enjoy the challenge and the experience! I also appreciate this video, as it was very inspirational.
That was pretty dope. Great work on the solo shots
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This is great mate. Well done
And now create a series with your own, just kidding this is so beautiful!
Great video man! I make most of my films solo, so this was super cool to watch. The short turned out awesome, too!
That was great! That was very good acting... Show the film to anyone and they wouldn't know it was all done by one man army!
Its the way I rewind to see that crane 4 box cause you don't have the crane you used listed lol. Thank you for this video, love seeing BTS and learning from your channel.
Bro 😮 this behind the scenes is awesome and your hardwork 🔥
Glad you like it!😸
You’re just really self conscious. Your acting was phenomenal
I really enjoyed the tutorial. The lighting and grading turned out really well. And the makeup.
That was legit. Really good insights here for beginners like me! Got my sub 💪🏼
So happy it helped
I'm looking for your precise gimbal setup... Great video as always!
As someone who aspires to be ANYTHING in the film buisness for their job, I love this kind of vid where they walk you through the process and you can be inspired for your own films. Your also just great at what you do and showing us that.
EDIT:You should try making a short film with your phone!
Hey man, I´m amazed ... very nice work. Thumbs up !!!
I like the half human creature at the end. Chilling!
Bro that was amazing! Very impressive! 🎉👏
This is incredible! Only one thing bothered me the whole time... how clean the axe was.
Oh WOW! I loved this!! I thought the sound was pretty cool too!!
this just shows how talented bo burnham is
WOW!! THIS IS AMAZING!!!
Damn this was pretty good! Could you maybe also make a video on Cinematography shot list? I always struggle to find interesting shots and most of my shots look boring..
Love this great idea!
It probably looks boring to you because most people put themselves down because some of us don’t believe we can succeed just keep going I’m sure they are not boring
Hi dear , fond of your work, where to look for some tutorial on the kind of color correction you do ... ?
Amazing! Small tip - putting a little red on the axe would compliment the shirt
Thats a nice tip!👌
the sound design is sickk!!!
Love your stuff Zach. When you said to use an aperture of six or seven to have deeper focus, and then also talked about only needing a 60w light, and knowing you use a Sony fx3 with dual native ISO with the higher ISO being 12800, it makes sense that you can make something look great and color well. But what about people who don't have access to great lighting or that camera and its insane "see in the dark" capabilities?
I had so much fun starting out and finding ways to shoot with just myself. Gaffetype becomes your best friend
OMG Tape saved my butt every 20 seconds on this shoot. lol!
Very talented...Love it. I used the same faceless creature mask in my concept trailer.
Make a video on "How to cover any scene" ?
Love this! Great idea!
Dude you're very good. You've inspired me already ❤
Amazing work! Truly inspiring for a fellow 1 man film crew
That was amazing man, you got the skills to pay the bills :D
It goes to show you how much work can go into getting the shot of you entering a house and going up the stairs....
❤🔥
I love this!
Im ready for my close up
Always love your videos, Inspire me a lot
Thank you so much 😀
the title is under the assumption that netflix makes very high level films.
Maybe visually… but the quality of an actual true, good, and beautiful story is an anomaly, unfortunately.
Some of them are though
@@MallettMotion…stranger things?
@@Jinx_lemon shows are more well done than movies but there is some films that are very good !!
@@Jinx_lemon Well I didn’t say _all_ films and TV shows were void of beauty, some are good, but it’s rare, at least from my own experience.
Gotta love that ZK sticker on the monitor 🔥
100 missed calls from netflix 🤣
FANTASTIC!!
thanks for teaching in details
Loved the video, the bts has inspired me 🙏 keep killing it man
Glad you like it!😆
Zach ❤
Which cameras are you using? And what’s all the equipment needed to do cinematography?
Im also interested in creating a film by myself also
This was sick bro!!
sigma lens 14:33
Well that was freaking awesome :D
So inspiring man!
Well done, bro!
You’re The G Man!!:)).
Makers Mark and a jar of real honey on the top shelf….. my kinda dude 😜😎
Haha I love that you spotted that!
Good info , gives me ideas for my films 😊
Awesome video! Entertaining and informative
Thank you for showing us this unique perspective of film! If you’re someone who loves acting, is it possible to direct and cast yourself in your own film if you have the budget rather than waiting for Hollywood to cast you for certain roles?