Dude you literally will be changing my life. I've been a video head type and now I have a formula to learn cinematography. I've literally been watching nonstop videos about... well vidoes for 6 month. And btw your tutorials are the best by far. Your vidoes concise and short yet are very informative. Thanks so much for this vidoe
ariel corcia I've been watching film making videos for like 2 years but I often go in and out of those binge watching phases. Damn I need to do something concrete when it comes to film man.. When I'm inspired I feel like I'm fucking Kubrick theorically but most of the time I'm think to myslef "Am I fucking talentless?" yeah sad I know lol.
Thank you for commenting Ariel. Stop watching so many videos and spend more time testing, experimenting, and shooting really small films. I think you'll be surprised at what you find.
OK so I've started this "challenge" and I'm documenting my whole process / everything I learn. If anyone is seeing this comment even though I'm years late and is also following this "program" let's connect! Thanks for the inspiration Darious!
@@butchertv6899 It's all on my channel, there's a playlist called "30 day no film school" and I made a video for each main activity. I like to think I improved!
I took your 50-50 and "video head" advice to heart. I immediately paused the video, went to my other computer, and started pulling clips from a show we played last year to try to make a practice video. I learned more in that hour of trial and error than I did in hours of watching RUclips. Thank you so much!
I go to university for film and I've learned a lot more important stuff and tips about filmmaking just watching your videos today than I have in two years of lectures. Great job!
woah how am I just finding this?! I really needed this. I'm one of those who just watches loads of tutorials/explanations and then get overwhelmed with where to start whereas your 30 day curriculum starts really simple with stuff that I might overlook and progresses as the days go on. I'm gonna try doing this and maybe I'll make videos documenting my process with it too.
D4Darious YEAH IMA DO IT MAN! THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU'RE AWSOME AND YOUR CONTENT IS INSPIRING, INSIGHTFUL AND INFORMATIVE.. I HAVE NO IDEA WHY I'M STILL WRITING IN CAPS, I LOVE YOU BRUH.
Sam guy I'm a video head and a book head. Lol. I have about 5 different books about script writing, lighting, angles etc and I've only gone out and recorded 3 different videos. Idk why that is. Fear, maybe? Who knows.
Anna C Yeah i think it's some type of fear, maybe we're too afraid to suck and get discouraged quick.. idk, I think we have to overcome that fear though, if we want to move forward in film making, and in life in general. Btw, what's the title of your books? lol
I have left two comments on your videos so far. That's roughly two more than I leave on anyone else's tubes. You're literally making me see how possible it is to start film making at the ripe old age of 34. I've just gone and bought a DSLR. Thanks brother.
I remember watching this over a year ago. I went and shot my first micro film. It was my first time using a camera that wasn't my Sony Handycam (shot on a Canon T5i). My photography teacher gave me an insane amount of gear: 3 lenses, H1n, boom, cage, crane (WHAT). It obviously didn't turn out how I imagined it to be, but I had a ton of fun. Since then I have learned as much as I can about cameras and own 2 of my own (SL2 and M50) and have created numerous micro films, each of which I learned so much from. Now I feel more confident than ever in regards to my skills and am ready to go into production of my new short. Thanks for keeping me in this D4!
Probably the best film making video on RUclips today. I'm a complete video-head. Good to hear it's not all that uncommon. Now to get producing!! Thanks, D!
How does this video not have over 1 million views... this is what everyone interested in film school, but doesn't have the cash to invest, should be watching.
2 great quotes ... "Let that dream die", "No shortcuts to greatness"! I don't even want to shoot films.. Yet here I am watching your videos. You are entertaining and SUPER informative. Great work..
Yo Darious. Maybe this comment will be lost amongst others, I'm not really the type of commenter on every video you post, but there are many people like me that really do appreciate your work even though we are hidden here only behind the like button. Keep it up
I gotta say this: First video on RUclips that really inspires me to TRULY begin with a project of learning filmmaking since I have my T4i Rebel (bought it in 2013). No words to thank you.
So refreshing, I have been studying photography/video for the past 3 years, and I feel like I am justing going in circles. Like you showed on the first clip, so you know I was cracking up. Thanks for making it so plain and simple and fun !!! Now I can allow my creativity to flow while spinning in circles.
I'm a photo minor and now years later am getting into film. I've got to hand out to you. you've got a great video here. Not only are you right, I'll be saving this video to watch again and again and take notes of my new self imposed curriculum. Your humor makes it very watchable. your great. Thanks so much!
This was honestly the best filmmaking tutorial video I've ever seen. Seriously, every time someone comments on my videos on how to start filmmaking or start making RUclips videos, I'm just going to link this video to them
Not sure if you read these, but your contributions are not wasted. Our first short film was selected for a London film fest. I attribute that win to watching your shows...and the re-runs.
seriously my favorite channel about filming you really emphasize that we need to go and actually do what we learn and thats what i'll be trying in the future
D4! This is pure GOLD! All the flaws you call out are me. I've been a fan for a while but these last two are sooooo relevant to where I am. I need to stop watching videos and making excuses and just shoot. Thanks for the template bro. I want to take advantage of the resources you offer on your website, but first PRACTICE! Thank you!
I know nothing about filmmaking but I'm interested in learning. The hardest thing when you try to learn something new for yourself is not knowing what you don't know, if that makes sense. This usually ends up in watching random videos on various subjects without any sense of order. Thank you for laying a simple roadmap to get people started, this way you can add simple layers of knowledge to the stuff you learned previously.
OMG thank you !!! THANK YOU! I am literally crying with happy tears with how much you have inspired me. I am 41 and although I do have a good job that's gotten me a house, car, and pays the bills, but my childhood dream has always been wanting to be a filmmaker. I am not sure if I am too old/late to start learning all of this, but I can try. Even though most of the things, terms, tech words you used I am quite clueless to, I am going to follow through every single one of your advice and see what happens! At this point in my life, I really want to do something that I've always dreamed of wanting to do. I don't care if it's too late.
How do you know if you're making mistakes if you don't really know what you're doing? It's like when you paint something and it's perfect to you but until someone more professional can tell you something wrong with it, you didn't know you made those mistakes. What if you don't have anyone professional to critique your stuff?
I have had that question too for a while now, I don't know anyone personally who does painterly edits to their photos like me so it's hard to know what things I could be doing to make it better. I guess you just have to find a place online where people (who know what they're talking about) can give constructive feedback.
Good advice D4. I think anyone who’s trying to learn or get into film making should see this. I learned filmmaking by accident. I started making videos on my phone with my friends they where terrible and had no real effort put into them but they taught me a lot
Best thing Darius says is to use the camera, edit the footage, and render it into a video. Watching videos about filmmaking helps get you started. You still have to get out and take action. You really do learn from doing so go out there youtubers and shoot, edit, repeat.
Hey Dude! Great vid - one question - how can I get crisp, crystal clear focus in my DSLR? Having loads of issues and just when I think I got it - nope... Using a Canon 700D (T5 Rebel I think in the US) with the kit 18-55mm and a 24mm prime. Neither seem to give me a clear image - either on the tripod, run and gun or vlogging style - and I've tried autofocus, full manual, watched endless vids yet still this damn focus thin! Help! My cinematographer fried says just give up and buy a video camera - but I aint convinced that's the right answer s I've seen awesome SLR stuff out there.
Jon Telcher have you tried to use the magnify feature and adjust the focus that way? for run and gun i would say that the camera may not be ideal. In which conditions do you shoot? low light? close your apperture as much as you can so there is more things in focus. I didn't cover everything but it might help as a starting point. For vlogs I would use a point and shoot, gopro or something like that. Check Casey neistats gear, I believe he uses the 80d but I'm not sure how the autofocus compares to your camera. I use t3i BTW which doesn't have continuous autofocus so those kind of cameras are not ideal.
Thanks-I live in the tropics and have light extremes - very bright outside/very dark inside - and haven't considered the aperture in terms of focus (just in managing exposure till now) - I think that may be the root of my issue - thanks for the tip! I do use the image zoom to get in and try to adjust focus - that seems to be working. I need to light my interior shots better....
Jon Telcher I have a rebel t6 and have had no problem with the focus. So far everything has been crystal clear- so I would say just keep adjusting the settings.. maybe try a different lens.
Is the T6 the 80D? I think it's a combination of me being very inexperienced with the gear and not understanding how the autofocus actually worked - but the past few days I've been working on it - and think I nailed it - coupled with low light when I shoot my vlog inside I had the aperture stopped to 2.4 (limit of lens - Canon EF-S 24mm) and learning that at that aperture setting the depth of focus is very narrow - so I'm now working within an F-Stop range of 4 to 8 - seems to be working much better now (need lights which will be delivered this week). The continuous autofocus is really no good for me - so have identified that's a feature not or me! I think I'll look at the 80D.Then I go outside and as I live in the tropics I have to close off the aperture so much - although now playing around with an ND filter which helps.
Dude, this was great video. Not only do i jump the gun and expect to shoot the stories you wrote or picture in your mind but starting out small, doing the 30 day challenge with tests and micro scenes is so much better. It gives you the time to prepare and be ready for your bigger projects without giving them up or shelving them becoming a video head again. This video literally helped me through my struggles Thx Darious
Sir I’m sure you hear this often but I’m going to add my version. You are making the most approachable, motivating, and just straight up entertaining stuff I have seen so far. I hope to be an early recognizer of you genius.
Why do I have the impression that screenwriting is always mentionned as something that isn't very important? like something to do in the last minute? It's really odd because what actually makes a fantastic movie is the story !!! you can have great sound , visuals, acting and everything but if the story is stupid , weak or cliché then all the work would be in vain and almost no one would be that interested ! SCREENWRITING SHOULD BE TAUGHT FIRST ! It should take the largest part of filmmaking studies I think.. people should learn how to think outside of the box, how to imagine original stuff and come up with amazing ideas...it's the number one key to a great movie, in my opinion.
im growing in love with his videos i think hes the first person to get my lazy ass out and start doing shit instead of watching.. but yet i haven't done anything im going to wait until tomorrow and hopefully i dont forget
I applied to film school after university and dropped out before it was too late for a refund... I found it to be complete bullshit personally, I think it's great for people who need motivation to put in work everyday, but if you're self motivated learning on youtube is the way to go.
best video ever maan. I've a video head all my life . even jumped out and short a film .it went terebly wrong . your time tutorials r the best by far . i have a stop watching video tips n stop buying video gears and start using gears that i already have
I'm a beginner and been researching the craft of filmmaking. I can say that this is the most informative and entertaining! Thanks. I feel more confident in my approach to filmmaking.
here's my life, i know many of you will not care but this is for those who have time to read this. so after high school, i was clueless in what to do. i fell into depression feeling so useless everyday because i couldn't find a hobby besides playing games 24/7 and sitting in my room with suicidal thoughts. playing games and sitting in my room lead to smoking weed everyday to kill time. i finally realized that life is too short and i would eventually kill myself if i did this for the next few years. although many would say "playing games and smoking weed 24/7 is the life and you should enjoy it," i didn't because it was the same old shit every single day. these thoughts and the condition i was in became worse. 6 months later, I'm still stuck in my own world doing the same shit, but because of this channel, i was able to figure out something i want to do in life and that was film making. i can't wait to get my first camera and to see what the next few years will bring me in film making. hope you enjoyed my little short story and a huge part of my life. finally, thanks for those who spent their quality time reading this, means alot to me. and also, any quick tips on anything would help tremendously.
d a t r u m a It's crazy how someone's life can be completely parallel to another person. I'm 26 and that is exactly my story. Especially the depression and suicide part. Me and a few friends get together every now and then to drink and complain about our jobs (warehouse worker). Literally just 4 days ago my friend text me and said he had been writing a script and wanted me to play a role. And then I found this channel as well. It's like a sense of purpose just fell out of the sky.
bro, i just read this and felt like i should reply just to let you know that i do care. i know how you feel, i've also had that sense of aimlessness, like im not making progress, like im constantly playing catch up.. but the storm has to come to an end, it cant rain forever. every day is a new day and its up to you to make something of it. the best part of anything camera related be that photo or video, is that you dont need anyone else to do. im a photographer thats now learning film making and photography has taught me SO MUCH. its something you will only understand once you immerse yourself in the art, practice everyday, share your work and improve. i even get paid now to do gigs, which is incredible. so yeah, i hope this gives you little encouragement, an awareness that you are not alone, and some drive to do anything you put your mind to.
Currently I'm a video head but I have my first dslr coming in the mail and I'm pretty hyped Cuz I've only done shorts/skits on my iPhone. Your videos are helping me out like I won't be questioning what I'm doing all the time so I wanted to say thanks for the time you put into informing noobs like me
Hay Brian I suggest to use your other options until you're able to own your camera and lenses. Use your phone bruh, or a friend's camera. The main thing is this man........you gotta do this bruh!!!! Practice practice practice and practice practice practice. Once you think practice is pretty good continue to practice. In your practice, you will begin to understand that Victory Loves Preparation. In order to be a success in your creative endeavors, know your purpose when you enter the filmmaker's world. Shoot anything that peaks your interest and follow Darius creative checklist. Save your money teach yourself and invest your money in your craft not these crazy institutions. Poor Life or Rich Life good thing is Brian has a life to go out and create!!!! No money required to think and imagine amazing ideas. Come on Brian we're waiting to be inspired you are the only one that holds that key!!!
Johnson Taylor what are you talking about I been subscribe to D4 darious since "What is a logline" and If you've been subscribe to him long enough you would know that is a thang he says a lot. so don't comment to me you troll.
Johnson Taylor no that means I admire his work. And I did exactly what he said to do in the video WATCH IT TWICE so I can take in as much information. I love his channel. Also, to tell someone to kill himself is a pretty awful and just show that your an Internet TROLL!!!!
Not really. The basics are the biggest part anyways, a lot of filming is taking the basics and using it creatively. He does have some more advanced stuff. In his last video he recorded his fan for audio, then sped it up and slowed it down. Then put it all together used it for dramatic effect as an ambient background noise. Was a cool trick and somewhat advanced. That's just one example, I'm sure there's plenty more.
I have several videos on cinematography breakdowns, three act structure and I've done a series on story structure breakdowns of popular movies. The problem with going too advanced is 95% of my audience isn't there yet. As a result, most of those videos don't get views lol. It's like a catch 22 unfortunately.
D4Darious hey Darious I like your channel and really have no problem the contents great don't get me wrong, I think may have been a bit unfair. Your channel really helped me out when I was first starting out and I really do appreciate the cinematography breakdowns.
D4Darious yo you should start a second channel with like filmmaking clogs and stuff maybe there you could go. Ore into depth with your filmmaking life and process.
Bruhh, never fails. Whenever I feel like i start to get a big head about the progress I've made, your videos are like a back to earth moment. Watching this has really shown me that I still have a lot to learn as a film maker, and if I want to become a better storyteller, I have to keep practicing. Ughh, right on man, your videos are great!
D4Darius...whatever u said is true.... except... the waiting for bigger project part. People, if you want to explode in the scene without practice and you think you can then do it and show the world what you are made of. there is a roughly 10 percent chance that you would give us something amazing and admirable and inspiring because it would be unplanned and unpracticed and out of the box. but for obvious reasons, you may remain a one hit wonder!. so Practice makes perfect is 100% true. and Perfect doesn't need practice is also true. cheers
I'd start experiencing everything, I bought a camera 3 months ago, but I just have so much school stuff. Right now, this is the only way I can feel like I'm learning something in the short moments I have between the exams.
Hey guys for composition watch this video blender guru made on it , even though he uses cg examples it applies to real life also it is by far the best video on composition I hav seen
This is the greatest introduction film to video I have ever seen. I am a still photographer and went to school for photography. We were taught a little bit at a time. I would like to see this material you described in a book. You go too fast to follow. I would like to learn film making but am very intimidated by most videos and books on the subject. I might watch this video several times to pause and take notes and start doing what you say. THANKS
You have a very unique niche, out of all the you tube that i subscribed to, yours is the only one i watch when i get notified that you uploaded a new video. Even though your subject has nothing to do with my projects. Regardlees i learn from it, thank YOU!
Couldn't agree with you more about using Micro Films to get hands on experiences. It has definitely been the quickest way I have found of progressing my craft. Thanks so much for such a great breakdown Darious!!!
I didn't realize it at the time, but this is exactly the video I've been looking for. As a photographer transitioning into video work, I inadvertently turned into a "video head". With this video (and the guideline you provided), I now have a solid place to start from as far as shooting short films. Thank you for all that you do! Your videos are so very helpful.
Thank You! This is what I've wanted, there's weekly challenges for photographers but nothing really video centric for videographers. By that I mean where the end result is slowly building up to a final video. This is just perfect and appreciate the time you put into your content.
Thank you! Future filmmakers need to know that there is NO RUSH! Learn, watch "how-to" videos, and SHOT! SHOT! SHOT! EDIT! EDIT! EDIT! And keep learning!!!
I write, shoot, edit, and upload just about every week, but to be honest, I can fall into the Video Head sometimes. I tell myself if I don't have an hour or two available to shoot a sketch, then it isn't worth it to pick up my camera. But a contest project I'm working on has really taught me a lesson. I was able to shoot more inanimate objects as well as just pick up the camera and do it whenever, rather than having to wait for 2 free hours in myself and a sibling's schedule. Being able to just hunt for that composition without worrying about finishing the entire project quickly changed my perspective on things. I learn these lessons as I go along myself, but your videos are fantastic inspiration, man. If you don't mind, I'd like a little advice. I've been doing "micro films" (sketches on YT) for a while now and I've written at least three scripts that I scrapped. I get so passionate about the script I'm working on (as I continue making the weekly "micro films"), but eventually, everything seems to fall apart. I feel like no matter what I do, once it's time to start filming, the script is always less attractive than it was when I wrote it. I guess the thing is I don't want to put my heart, my soul, my hours into something that isn't "perfect" or at least "really good". So once it stops seeming "really good" to me, I ignore it and bury myself in sketches and contest stuff. Not to mention that it seems my family schedule wrecks every opportunity. When things don't work out, I lose motivation and want to move onto other things. Advice? Words of wisdom? Do I embrace it and just focus on sketches and contest stuff for a few months? Do I wait around for a Heavenly vision of a perfect script? Or do I try and force it with one of the three scrapped scripts that I have now? Is there an in-between? Any help is appreciated, man. The videos are already a big help.
I am aspiring film maker. Already have a short film on RUclips. I am about to release the feature length film in 4weeks. But your lessons have so much impact. I thank you. I learned a lot!
Wow this is the truth right there! I've shot my first short a few weeks ago and it was a 10 page script. We messed up with a few shots, and some shots weren't as good as we wanted them, and before shooting this short film, I can't say that I've practised enough so it's better to shoot a few shitty micro films that are disposable, and hey, if they come out great, use it for your showreel!
Most of the time I have to watch motivation like this at least once a day and practice with what I have. The hardest thing as a director & film maker is staying ambitious with your head on straight. Learning that its ok to not be perfect and make mistakes. Being ok with being an amateur when learning. Nothing wrong with it. I would like to work with you or talk to you about film making one day. Thanks for always being so awesome Darious 👍🏻
You're so knowledgeable And smart at one point you said you had more to offer than just the basics videos and you figured a way to do basic in a very special and unique way
Thanks! I'm actually a film school freshman. But... i'm not gonna wait for the school to give me filmmaking assignments. Thank you! the tips are really helpful. My first films (or videos) probably won't even be public but its gonna help me practice.
So true Learn then practice in real life! Hands on is a must for learning! Practice, Practice, and more Practice will only make you better. Yes watching a video is good to see and understand how or why! Notice I didn't say learn. Until you Practice it yourself, You truly haven't learned how to do it! Once you watched a video, practice with hands-on ( real world ) then you have learned even if you failed ( made mistakes) the first time ( you will )! That is when you actually Have learned! You know your strengths and weaknesses and what you have to practice more to become better!
This is my 50-50. I watch your videos and about 2-3 other cats. I watch videos on FCPX(that's what I use). I go and make a music video(with my iPhoneSE....still....) and implement the skills I learned. I just need improvement on said skills, which means cranking out more music videos and hopefully improving every time! Yassss, FOOOOOO!!!
One thing I've noticed about learning composition is that, since it works for basically all kinds of image-mediums, you can learn really useful stuff from videos about painting, photography, cinematography, 3d modeling (Blender Guru on YT is a composition guru), and anything else that is technically a picture.
Also, Lightworks is a professional, all be it quirky, editor that allows you to get your hands on some tools that are usually only in paid software. I have a 97% love 3% hate relationship with it.
Once again, and I will say it again, much props! You my friend are an Educator! I have made all of those mistakes and am always seeking to correct them. I have seen this time and time again in others. Thanks for the REAL advice!
" you're not going to be Quentin Tarantino in 30 days " bruh i think i was waiting my entire life to hear that thank you so much 😂😂😂
I'm pretty sure not even Tarantino was *Tarantino* in 30 days of learning filmmaking anyways lol
Dude you literally will be changing my life. I've been a video head type and now I have a formula to learn cinematography. I've literally been watching nonstop videos about... well vidoes for 6 month. And btw your tutorials are the best by far. Your vidoes concise and short yet are very informative. Thanks so much for this vidoe
ariel corcia im in pretty mich the same situation. love d4s videos. im about to go out and make a micro film after looking at this cideo3
Oola Boola hope you do well. I'm gonna start tomorrow. Can't wait!
ariel corcia ditto 😅
ariel corcia I've been watching film making videos for like 2 years but I often go in and out of those binge watching phases. Damn I need to do something concrete when it comes to film man.. When I'm inspired I feel like I'm fucking Kubrick theorically but most of the time I'm think to myslef "Am I fucking talentless?" yeah sad I know lol.
Thank you for commenting Ariel. Stop watching so many videos and spend more time testing, experimenting, and shooting really small films. I think you'll be surprised at what you find.
OK so I've started this "challenge" and I'm documenting my whole process / everything I learn. If anyone is seeing this comment even though I'm years late and is also following this "program" let's connect! Thanks for the inspiration Darious!
Any update?. Did you improve?
@@butchertv6899 It's all on my channel, there's a playlist called "30 day no film school" and I made a video for each main activity. I like to think I improved!
Ooh I’m gonna do this! Should I make one big video or a video per day?
Amazing@@RoxyReel
I took your 50-50 and "video head" advice to heart. I immediately paused the video, went to my other computer, and started pulling clips from a show we played last year to try to make a practice video. I learned more in that hour of trial and error than I did in hours of watching RUclips. Thank you so much!
I go to university for film and I've learned a lot more important stuff and tips about filmmaking just watching your videos today than I have in two years of lectures. Great job!
woah how am I just finding this?! I really needed this. I'm one of those who just watches loads of tutorials/explanations and then get overwhelmed with where to start whereas your 30 day curriculum starts really simple with stuff that I might overlook and progresses as the days go on. I'm gonna try doing this and maybe I'll make videos documenting my process with it too.
Video head here. God I need to start filming shit for real.
Do it!
D4Darious YEAH IMA DO IT MAN! THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU'RE AWSOME AND YOUR CONTENT IS INSPIRING, INSIGHTFUL AND INFORMATIVE.. I HAVE NO IDEA WHY I'M STILL WRITING IN CAPS, I LOVE YOU BRUH.
Sam guy I'm a video head and a book head. Lol. I have about 5 different books about script writing, lighting, angles etc and I've only gone out and recorded 3 different videos. Idk why that is. Fear, maybe? Who knows.
Anna C Yeah i think it's some type of fear, maybe we're too afraid to suck and get discouraged quick.. idk, I think we have to overcome that fear though, if we want to move forward in film making, and in life in general.
Btw, what's the title of your books? lol
Anna C ... "When the Student is ready ... The Teacher will Appear...
(Here he is). Darious Britt
I have left two comments on your videos so far. That's roughly two more than I leave on anyone else's tubes. You're literally making me see how possible it is to start film making at the ripe old age of 34. I've just gone and bought a DSLR. Thanks brother.
I remember watching this over a year ago. I went and shot my first micro film. It was my first time using a camera that wasn't my Sony Handycam (shot on a Canon T5i). My photography teacher gave me an insane amount of gear: 3 lenses, H1n, boom, cage, crane (WHAT). It obviously didn't turn out how I imagined it to be, but I had a ton of fun. Since then I have learned as much as I can about cameras and own 2 of my own (SL2 and M50) and have created numerous micro films, each of which I learned so much from. Now I feel more confident than ever in regards to my skills and am ready to go into production of my new short. Thanks for keeping me in this D4!
Coming back here to appreciate D4’s importance to my filmmaking journey. Have my first feature coming out soon now!
I've been an arts teacher for six years and I can say you have pedagogical talent. Thanks, from Romania.
Probably the best film making video on RUclips today. I'm a complete video-head. Good to hear it's not all that uncommon. Now to get producing!! Thanks, D!
good luck
How does this video not have over 1 million views... this is what everyone interested in film school, but doesn't have the cash to invest, should be watching.
After every one of your videos I always feel so energized to go out and make stuff! Thank you!
Me too. But then I think "ah what the hell. I'll just watch one more RUclips video first"
Haha that's super relatable
I feel the same way!
2 great quotes ... "Let that dream die", "No shortcuts to greatness"! I don't even want to shoot films.. Yet here I am watching your videos. You are entertaining and SUPER informative. Great work..
Yo Darious. Maybe this comment will be lost amongst others, I'm not really the type of commenter on every video you post, but there are many people like me that really do appreciate your work even though we are hidden here only behind the like button. Keep it up
Nice words, man!
I subscribe!
I gotta say this: First video on RUclips that really inspires me to TRULY begin with a project of learning filmmaking since I have my T4i Rebel (bought it in 2013). No words to thank you.
This is the best tutorial I've even seen to anything.
Thank you so much!
So refreshing, I have been studying photography/video for the past 3 years, and I feel like I am justing going in circles. Like you showed on the first clip, so you know I was cracking up. Thanks for making it so plain and simple and fun !!! Now I can allow my creativity to flow while spinning in circles.
this is extremely helpful
I'm a photo minor and now years later am getting into film. I've got to hand out to you. you've got a great video here. Not only are you right, I'll be saving this video to watch again and again and take notes of my new self imposed curriculum. Your humor makes it very watchable. your great. Thanks so much!
This info packed! I pray you are blessed beyond measures. I'm in awe ! Thank you so much for putting your heart in this.
This was honestly the best filmmaking tutorial video I've ever seen. Seriously, every time someone comments on my videos on how to start filmmaking or start making RUclips videos, I'm just going to link this video to them
Darious you are the best
Agree!
Thank you for the support Brett! If you guys didn't watch, I wouldn't have a channel #Facts.
D4Darious 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 ISO SHUTTER SPEED JOKE👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 first time hearing this' as a joke funny bro
Thank you for your help.
Man, you're the realest film professor I've ever met. Thank you, and then thank you again, etc.
Dude, you're helpful, knowledgeable, and funny... You should have way more subs.
+crazynathanbproductions thank you for the support Nathan. These things take time LOL.
I know the struggles. lol Keep it up maaaan.
Not sure if you read these, but your contributions are not wasted. Our first short film was selected for a London film fest. I attribute that win to watching your shows...and the re-runs.
Think I am gonna give this a try! PEACE
How'd it go?
I don't know why but everytime I see ur face it lights up my day. You're such a funny heartwarming guy.
If I ever get hit in the head and forget everything I know about filmmaking, at least I'll know where to go.
seriously my favorite channel about filming you really emphasize that we need to go and actually do what we learn and thats what i'll be trying in the future
I loved watching this! Short, to the point, and entertaining all in one video! Keep it up man. These are awesome and so helpful!
D4! This is pure GOLD! All the flaws you call out are me. I've been a fan for a while but these last two are sooooo relevant to where I am. I need to stop watching videos and making excuses and just shoot. Thanks for the template bro. I want to take advantage of the resources you offer on your website, but first PRACTICE! Thank you!
This is so great! I'm gonna get on this ASAP. Anyone else putting their results online?
I know nothing about filmmaking but I'm interested in learning.
The hardest thing when you try to learn something new for yourself is not knowing what you don't know, if that makes sense.
This usually ends up in watching random videos on various subjects without any sense of order.
Thank you for laying a simple roadmap to get people started, this way you can add simple layers of knowledge to the stuff you learned previously.
Haha I love your channel so much ❤ thanks for the tips
OMG thank you !!! THANK YOU! I am literally crying with happy tears with how much you have inspired me. I am 41 and although I do have a good job that's gotten me a house, car, and pays the bills, but my childhood dream has always been wanting to be a filmmaker. I am not sure if I am too old/late to start learning all of this, but I can try. Even though most of the things, terms, tech words you used I am quite clueless to, I am going to follow through every single one of your advice and see what happens! At this point in my life, I really want to do something that I've always dreamed of wanting to do. I don't care if it's too late.
How do you know if you're making mistakes if you don't really know what you're doing? It's like when you paint something and it's perfect to you but until someone more professional can tell you something wrong with it, you didn't know you made those mistakes. What if you don't have anyone professional to critique your stuff?
then compare it to something similar.
I have had that question too for a while now, I don't know anyone personally who does painterly edits to their photos like me so it's hard to know what things I could be doing to make it better. I guess you just have to find a place online where people (who know what they're talking about) can give constructive feedback.
Bruh, you'll know whether or not its good enough. until you win an Oscar for best picture then it isnt good enough.. so use that as a yard stick
Good advice D4. I think anyone who’s trying to learn or get into film making should see this. I learned filmmaking by accident. I started making videos on my phone with my friends they where terrible and had no real effort put into them but they taught me a lot
Yo can I get a downloadable calendar for this or
I haven't made one. I should ;)
Best thing Darius says is to use the camera, edit the footage, and render it into a video. Watching videos about filmmaking helps get you started. You still have to get out and take action. You really do learn from doing so go out there youtubers and shoot, edit, repeat.
Hey Dude! Great vid - one question - how can I get crisp, crystal clear focus in my DSLR? Having loads of issues and just when I think I got it - nope... Using a Canon 700D (T5 Rebel I think in the US) with the kit 18-55mm and a 24mm prime. Neither seem to give me a clear image - either on the tripod, run and gun or vlogging style - and I've tried autofocus, full manual, watched endless vids yet still this damn focus thin! Help! My cinematographer fried says just give up and buy a video camera - but I aint convinced that's the right answer s I've seen awesome SLR stuff out there.
Jon Telcher have you tried to use the magnify feature and adjust the focus that way? for run and gun i would say that the camera may not be ideal. In which conditions do you shoot? low light? close your apperture as much as you can so there is more things in focus. I didn't cover everything but it might help as a starting point. For vlogs I would use a point and shoot, gopro or something like that. Check Casey neistats gear, I believe he uses the 80d but I'm not sure how the autofocus compares to your camera. I use t3i BTW which doesn't have continuous autofocus so those kind of cameras are not ideal.
Thanks-I live in the tropics and have light extremes - very bright outside/very dark inside - and haven't considered the aperture in terms of focus (just in managing exposure till now) - I think that may be the root of my issue - thanks for the tip! I do use the image zoom to get in and try to adjust focus - that seems to be working. I need to light my interior shots better....
Jon Telcher I have a rebel t6 and have had no problem with the focus. So far everything has been crystal clear- so I would say just keep adjusting the settings.. maybe try a different lens.
Is the T6 the 80D? I think it's a combination of me being very inexperienced with the gear and not understanding how the autofocus actually worked - but the past few days I've been working on it - and think I nailed it - coupled with low light when I shoot my vlog inside I had the aperture stopped to 2.4 (limit of lens - Canon EF-S 24mm) and learning that at that aperture setting the depth of focus is very narrow - so I'm now working within an F-Stop range of 4 to 8 - seems to be working much better now (need lights which will be delivered this week). The continuous autofocus is really no good for me - so have identified that's a feature not or me! I think I'll look at the 80D.Then I go outside and as I live in the tropics I have to close off the aperture so much - although now playing around with an ND filter which helps.
You are the best teacher I have ever seen before! You do a solid filmmaking content for generations bro!
What's the best (or one of the best) free video editor to begin with ?
+Yann Ulloa hitfilm Express 4 :)
Thanks ! :)
So far it's great, it has all I need, I have a friend who uses it as well, you should definitely try !
Dude, this was great video.
Not only do i jump the gun and expect to shoot the stories you wrote or picture in your mind but starting out small, doing the 30 day challenge with tests and micro scenes is so much better.
It gives you the time to prepare and be ready for your bigger projects without giving them up or shelving them becoming a video head again.
This video literally helped me through my struggles
Thx Darious
well you definitely shut my dream of doing a short film now 😂😂 ! I will start with a micro film now! lol
Sir
I’m sure you hear this often but I’m going to add my version.
You are making the most approachable, motivating, and just straight up entertaining stuff I have seen so far. I hope to be an early recognizer of you genius.
Why do I have the impression that screenwriting is always mentionned as something that isn't very important? like something to do in the last minute? It's really odd because what actually makes a fantastic movie is the story !!! you can have great sound , visuals, acting and everything but if the story is stupid , weak or cliché then all the work would be in vain and almost no one would be that interested ! SCREENWRITING SHOULD BE TAUGHT FIRST ! It should take the largest part of filmmaking studies I think.. people should learn how to think outside of the box, how to imagine original stuff and come up with amazing ideas...it's the number one key to a great movie, in my opinion.
Belqees Slama There’s a difference between having a story and having a script. Generally your script comes last.
im growing in love with his videos i think hes the first person to get my lazy ass out and start doing shit instead of watching.. but yet i haven't done anything im going to wait until tomorrow and hopefully i dont forget
Once again another D4Darious hit!! Film schools are probably looking at you like "Bruh! SHHHH! Stop telling out secrets!" :)
This video gives away lot more than you expect
lol your comic relief character is gold bro
Whoa!...just saw this and its 2020...bro my life just got elevated!!!...Thanks so much!!!!
I applied to film school after university and dropped out before it was too late for a refund... I found it to be complete bullshit personally, I think it's great for people who need motivation to put in work everyday, but if you're self motivated learning on youtube is the way to go.
I agree .., totally
best video ever maan. I've a video head all my life . even jumped out and short a film .it went terebly wrong . your time tutorials r the best by far . i have a stop watching video tips n stop buying video gears and start using gears that i already have
But, looks like I learned everything in 12 minutes 🤣🤣
I'm a beginner and been researching the craft of filmmaking. I can say that this is the most informative and entertaining! Thanks. I feel more confident in my approach to filmmaking.
here's my life, i know many of you will not care but this is for those who have time to read this.
so after high school, i was clueless in what to do. i fell into depression feeling so useless everyday because i couldn't find a hobby besides playing games 24/7 and sitting in my room with suicidal thoughts. playing games and sitting in my room lead to smoking weed everyday to kill time. i finally realized that life is too short and i would eventually kill myself if i did this for the next few years. although many would say "playing games and smoking weed 24/7 is the life and you should enjoy it," i didn't because it was the same old shit every single day. these thoughts and the condition i was in became worse. 6 months later, I'm still stuck in my own world doing the same shit, but because of this channel, i was able to figure out something i want to do in life and that was film making. i can't wait to get my first camera and to see what the next few years will bring me in film making. hope you enjoyed my little short story and a huge part of my life. finally, thanks for those who spent their quality time reading this, means alot to me. and also, any quick tips on anything would help tremendously.
d a t r u m a It's crazy how someone's life can be completely parallel to another person. I'm 26 and that is exactly my story. Especially the depression and suicide part. Me and a few friends get together every now and then to drink and complain about our jobs (warehouse worker). Literally just 4 days ago my friend text me and said he had been writing a script and wanted me to play a role. And then I found this channel as well. It's like a sense of purpose just fell out of the sky.
man life is interesting
bro, i just read this and felt like i should reply just to let you know that i do care. i know how you feel, i've also had that sense of aimlessness, like im not making progress, like im constantly playing catch up.. but the storm has to come to an end, it cant rain forever. every day is a new day and its up to you to make something of it. the best part of anything camera related be that photo or video, is that you dont need anyone else to do. im a photographer thats now learning film making and photography has taught me SO MUCH. its something you will only understand once you immerse yourself in the art, practice everyday, share your work and improve. i even get paid now to do gigs, which is incredible. so yeah, i hope this gives you little encouragement, an awareness that you are not alone, and some drive to do anything you put your mind to.
May you be blessed bro, respect!
d a t r u m a thanks for sharing, keep going man
Currently I'm a video head but I have my first dslr coming in the mail and I'm pretty hyped Cuz I've only done shorts/skits on my iPhone. Your videos are helping me out like I won't be questioning what I'm doing all the time so I wanted to say thanks for the time you put into informing noobs like me
Si lo hacés en Argentina, probablemente termines sin cámara, sin micrófono y sin zapatillas en el día 2
Facundo Alvarado la pura y santa verdad.
Soy del Rio de Janeiro y conozco este sentimiento.
posta, que bronca
Uruguay, same
Stepped away from the craft cuz life got in the way. Now, learning this stuff all over again. These are great tips. Thank you so much!
Man I dont have a camera to start with.. sucks
poor life
Brian Miranda waaah waaah waaah
Hay Brian I suggest to use your other options until you're able to own your camera and lenses. Use your phone bruh, or a friend's camera. The main thing is this man........you gotta do this bruh!!!! Practice practice practice and practice practice practice. Once you think practice is pretty good continue to practice. In your practice, you will begin to understand that Victory Loves Preparation. In order to be a success in your creative endeavors, know your purpose when you enter the filmmaker's world. Shoot anything that peaks your interest and follow Darius creative checklist. Save your money teach yourself and invest your money in your craft not these crazy institutions. Poor Life or Rich Life good thing is Brian has a life to go out and create!!!! No money required to think and imagine amazing ideas. Come on Brian we're waiting to be inspired you are the only one that holds that key!!!
Thanks man really appreciate what you said
CANT THANK YOU ENOUGH BRO
man Ive never been this inspired before hahaha thanks MeDallion Motion Pictures
Im actually in film school right now and this is probably the best advice ive gotten in the three years ive been at school. Awesome video D4
WITHOUT WATCHING THE VIDEO I BET HE IS GOING TO SAY MAKE A TON OF SHORT FILMS. ITS THE BEST THING TO LEARN FILMMAKING
someone give this man half a lollipop!
Lucky Luke Productions Yeah I thought the video was gonna be like 10 seconds, just him yelling "PICK UP A DAMN CAMERA AND START MAKING FILMS".
You're right on the money. Only I say make a ton of MICRO FILMS. Work your way up to a short film. Thanks for commenting Brutha ;)
Johnson Taylor what are you talking about I been subscribe to D4 darious since "What is a logline" and If you've been subscribe to him long enough you would know that is a thang he says a lot. so don't comment to me you troll.
Johnson Taylor no that means I admire his work. And I did exactly what he said to do in the video WATCH IT TWICE so I can take in as much information. I love his channel. Also, to tell someone to kill himself is a pretty awful and just show that your an Internet TROLL!!!!
I'm using this very video for my beginning course.... didn't know where to start until now thanks man
That mouse thing was out of touch with you audience...
Did not enjoy :'(
Videohead here. You slapped me into reality. Grabbing camera and going out to film!
No offense but I feel like this channel keeps rambling on the filmmaking basics that are like 1 percent of filmmaking in every episode
Not really. The basics are the biggest part anyways, a lot of filming is taking the basics and using it creatively.
He does have some more advanced stuff. In his last video he recorded his fan for audio, then sped it up and slowed it down. Then put it all together used it for dramatic effect as an ambient background noise. Was a cool trick and somewhat advanced. That's just one example, I'm sure there's plenty more.
I have several videos on cinematography breakdowns, three act structure and I've done a series on story structure breakdowns of popular movies. The problem with going too advanced is 95% of my audience isn't there yet. As a result, most of those videos don't get views lol. It's like a catch 22 unfortunately.
D4Darious hey Darious I like your channel and really have no problem the contents great don't get me wrong, I think may have been a bit unfair. Your channel really helped me out when I was first starting out and I really do appreciate the cinematography breakdowns.
D4Darious yo you should start a second channel with like filmmaking clogs and stuff maybe there you could go. Ore into depth with your filmmaking life and process.
He has one just look up Darious Britt.
Bruhh, never fails. Whenever I feel like i start to get a big head about the progress I've made, your videos are like a back to earth moment. Watching this has really shown me that I still have a lot to learn as a film maker, and if I want to become a better storyteller, I have to keep practicing. Ughh, right on man, your videos are great!
D4Darius...whatever u said is true.... except... the waiting for bigger project part. People, if you want to explode in the scene without practice and you think you can then do it and show the world what you are made of.
there is a roughly 10 percent chance that you would give us something amazing and admirable and inspiring because it would be unplanned and unpracticed and out of the box. but for obvious reasons, you may remain a one hit wonder!. so Practice makes perfect is 100% true. and Perfect doesn't need practice is also true. cheers
I'd start experiencing everything, I bought a camera 3 months ago, but I just have so much school stuff. Right now, this is the only way I can feel like I'm learning something in the short moments I have between the exams.
Keep working it. Do what you can until you have time ;)
Hey guys for composition watch this video blender guru made on it , even though he uses cg examples it applies to real life also it is by far the best video on composition I hav seen
This is the greatest introduction film to video I have ever seen. I am a still photographer and went to school for photography. We were taught a little bit at a time. I would like to see this material you described in a book. You go too fast to follow. I would like to learn film making but am very intimidated by most videos and books on the subject. I might watch this video several times to pause and take notes and start doing what you say. THANKS
I'm using this method to learn filmmaking. I'm on day 8 and for the first time editing makes sense to me
D4- Keep doing your thing, this is off the hook.
You have a very unique niche, out of all the you tube that i subscribed to, yours is the only one i watch when i get notified that you uploaded a new video.
Even though your subject has nothing to do with my projects. Regardlees i learn from it, thank YOU!
Couldn't agree with you more about using Micro Films to get hands on experiences. It has definitely been the quickest way I have found of progressing my craft. Thanks so much for such a great breakdown Darious!!!
I didn't realize it at the time, but this is exactly the video I've been looking for. As a photographer transitioning into video work, I inadvertently turned into a "video head". With this video (and the guideline you provided), I now have a solid place to start from as far as shooting short films. Thank you for all that you do! Your videos are so very helpful.
This man really worth it to have million subscriber. His videos are addicting. Informative and entertaning. God bless man
Thank You! This is what I've wanted, there's weekly challenges for photographers but nothing really video centric for videographers. By that I mean where the end result is slowly building up to a final video. This is just perfect and appreciate the time you put into your content.
Thank you! Future filmmakers need to know that there is NO RUSH! Learn, watch "how-to" videos, and SHOT! SHOT! SHOT! EDIT! EDIT! EDIT! And keep learning!!!
I write, shoot, edit, and upload just about every week, but to be honest, I can fall into the Video Head sometimes. I tell myself if I don't have an hour or two available to shoot a sketch, then it isn't worth it to pick up my camera. But a contest project I'm working on has really taught me a lesson. I was able to shoot more inanimate objects as well as just pick up the camera and do it whenever, rather than having to wait for 2 free hours in myself and a sibling's schedule. Being able to just hunt for that composition without worrying about finishing the entire project quickly changed my perspective on things. I learn these lessons as I go along myself, but your videos are fantastic inspiration, man. If you don't mind, I'd like a little advice.
I've been doing "micro films" (sketches on YT) for a while now and I've written at least three scripts that I scrapped. I get so passionate about the script I'm working on (as I continue making the weekly "micro films"), but eventually, everything seems to fall apart. I feel like no matter what I do, once it's time to start filming, the script is always less attractive than it was when I wrote it. I guess the thing is I don't want to put my heart, my soul, my hours into something that isn't "perfect" or at least "really good". So once it stops seeming "really good" to me, I ignore it and bury myself in sketches and contest stuff. Not to mention that it seems my family schedule wrecks every opportunity. When things don't work out, I lose motivation and want to move onto other things. Advice? Words of wisdom? Do I embrace it and just focus on sketches and contest stuff for a few months? Do I wait around for a Heavenly vision of a perfect script? Or do I try and force it with one of the three scrapped scripts that I have now? Is there an in-between? Any help is appreciated, man. The videos are already a big help.
I am aspiring film maker. Already have a short film on RUclips. I am about to release the feature length film in 4weeks. But your lessons have so much impact. I thank you. I learned a lot!
Dude. As a long time fan of yours I can say that lately, your channel has never been better. :)
Wow this is the truth right there! I've shot my first short a few weeks ago and it was a 10 page script. We messed up with a few shots, and some shots weren't as good as we wanted them, and before shooting this short film, I can't say that I've practised enough so it's better to shoot a few shitty micro films that are disposable, and hey, if they come out great, use it for your showreel!
Right on the money Alen!
i am actually addicted to your videos, man . you really deserve more than a mil. subs
Most of the time I have to watch motivation like this at least once a day and practice with what I have. The hardest thing as a director & film maker is staying ambitious with your head on straight. Learning that its ok to not be perfect and make mistakes. Being ok with being an amateur when learning. Nothing wrong with it. I would like to work with you or talk to you about film making one day. Thanks for always being so awesome Darious 👍🏻
I'm the 200001 person that has seen this vid...I just wanted to state that and give you some love for being so awesome!
Darious, I do not have a big enough vocabulary to express how awesome this inspirational video is
You're so knowledgeable And smart at one point you said you had more to offer than just the basics videos and you figured a way to do basic in a very special and unique way
You inspired me to learn film making. I've been interested in it recently but didn't know where to start. Now I do, thanks!!!
Thanks!
I'm actually a film school freshman. But... i'm not gonna wait for the school to give me filmmaking assignments. Thank you! the tips are really helpful. My first films (or videos) probably won't even be public but its gonna help me practice.
this channel is a blessing to us
So true Learn then practice in real life! Hands on is a must for learning! Practice, Practice, and more Practice will only make you better. Yes watching a video is good to see and understand how or why! Notice I didn't say learn. Until you Practice it yourself, You truly haven't learned how to do it!
Once you watched a video, practice with hands-on ( real world ) then you have learned even if you failed ( made mistakes) the first time ( you will )! That is when you actually Have learned! You know your strengths and weaknesses and what you have to practice more to become better!
This is my 50-50. I watch your videos and about 2-3 other cats. I watch videos on FCPX(that's what I use). I go and make a music video(with my iPhoneSE....still....) and implement the skills I learned. I just need improvement on said skills, which means cranking out more music videos and hopefully improving every time! Yassss, FOOOOOO!!!
One of the best videos on RUclips, man. Solid on every level. The information, the delivery, the look, the performance.. you good, dude..
One thing I've noticed about learning composition is that, since it works for basically all kinds of image-mediums, you can learn really useful stuff from videos about painting, photography, cinematography, 3d modeling (Blender Guru on YT is a composition guru), and anything else that is technically a picture.
Also, Lightworks is a professional, all be it quirky, editor that allows you to get your hands on some tools that are usually only in paid software. I have a 97% love 3% hate relationship with it.
Once again, and I will say it again, much props! You my friend are an Educator! I have made all of those mistakes and am always seeking to correct them. I have seen this time and time again in others. Thanks for the REAL advice!
What a great guide! I have a month off work and I'm going to follow this as much as I can.
Excellent advice. There's so much YT content that is "how to" but I suspect that few people do anything more than watch it. We learn by doing!
Exactly. "by doing" Thanks for commenting Barry!
You make me feel learning film making is not a tough task to do.... Thanks man