How I Made My First Ever Music Video

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  • Опубликовано: 17 май 2024
  • I can't thank you all enough for the love on Can We Just Be Friends. 😭 It means more than you'll ever know. 🙏🏻 This was my first time directing a video and I wanted to take you behind the scenes of what it took to actually bring it to life! Enjoy
    Stream Can We Just Be Friends » jamescharles.lnk.to/canwejustb...
    Directed by James Charles
    Starring Easton Magliarditi & Eric Klich
    Choreographed by Lonni Olson
    Song Written by James Charles & Noah Davis
    Song Produced by Colin Foote & Alex Borel
    Co-Director: Galang “Strø” To
    Creative Director: Louis Gargiula
    Production Company: Room1041
    Exec Producers: Laith Souqi & Jesse Dueck
    Producers: Alexa Frisch & Weston Smith
    Director of Photography: Michael Bolten
    Production Designer: Geoff Flint
    1st AC: Raquel Wajner
    Steadicam: Matias Wajner
    Gaffer: Jeremy Guico
    Key Grip: Michael Liska
    G&E Swing: Ron Mendez
    Art Assistant: Ming Fen Congdon
    Hair Stylist: Dustin Baker
    Makeup: Nancy Loera
    Wardrobe Stylist: Lena Nash
    James Creative: Trevor Garcia
    James Assistant: Eldon Hornbacher
    Truck PA: Rose Knight, Rudy Simon, StaggerLee Cole
    Set PA: Jaries King, Thomas Robinett, Sean Cavaliere
    Post Production: Room1041
    Editor: Ricardo Perez
    VFX: Olivier Bink
    Colorist: Roy Sun
    Color Producer: Xi Sun
    Cover Photography: Ernna Cost
    Cover Post-Production: Max Asabin
    BTS Videography: Andrey Frazão
    2024 James Charles Productions
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Комментарии • 541

  • @user-hv5ks8ye4k
    @user-hv5ks8ye4k 14 дней назад +695

    “And u promise that I wasn’t an experiment” hits so damn hard

    • @theprodigal
      @theprodigal 14 дней назад +11

      yeah when you realise hes talking about 15 year old boys.

    • @user-hv5ks8ye4k
      @user-hv5ks8ye4k 14 дней назад +10

      Nothing will stop me from loving James so keep ur hate to yourself

    • @theprodigal
      @theprodigal 14 дней назад

      @@user-hv5ks8ye4k that says alot about you seek help.

    • @iam_theo
      @iam_theo 14 дней назад +9

      ​@@theprodigalyou just had to bring your hateful vibe here ....pls leave you're not needed

    • @shawnkane8526
      @shawnkane8526 14 дней назад +4

      literally

  • @kellymcfarlane6120
    @kellymcfarlane6120 14 дней назад +365

    Having watched you for years, through the ups and downs you have faced as a creator, I am so profoundly moved by the line ‘are you entertained?’. I literally cry every time. You condensed so much of your experiences and hardships into those 3 words… it’s incredible.

  • @awhxyt2396
    @awhxyt2396 14 дней назад +222

    you can tell this song means so much to james 🥺

    • @JoshReimann4
      @JoshReimann4 10 дней назад +2

      Especially the dance - A man chasing a boy who doesn't want him that way... Amazingly relatable for James

  • @PurplePixie07
    @PurplePixie07 14 дней назад +129

    Lonni: "you have rhythm"
    James: "WHERE?!"
    😆😆😆

  • @aerixella
    @aerixella 14 дней назад +144

    James you don’t know how good your song really is !! Keep on going your gonna go so far in the music industry I know it ❤

  • @thatgirl2678
    @thatgirl2678 14 дней назад +82

    JAMES, listening to you talk about this entire process has given me GOOSEBUMPS, truly happy for you sister, keep it going! ❤❤

  • @AshlynRose-fw2jb
    @AshlynRose-fw2jb 14 дней назад +873

    James Charles actually seems really sweet idk why we always keeep cancelling him ... idk about his past but he is dedicated to him work and has my respect for that. amazing song James keep it up

    • @HaddyPlays
      @HaddyPlays 14 дней назад +18

      Ikr

    • @anka6356
      @anka6356 14 дней назад

      @@mallowmarsh4334 Nothing to see, they tried it

    • @blueprint8070
      @blueprint8070 14 дней назад +79

      That was like 4 years ago I dunno why people can't move one

    • @Nikthehermit
      @Nikthehermit 14 дней назад +47

      No I love James, always did. The world is cruel, and knows they’re just bullying him. It actually makes me furious but w/e.

    • @untoldlies9454
      @untoldlies9454 14 дней назад +26

      There's a lot of different reasons. Some have more weight than others

  • @josefina11
    @josefina11 14 дней назад +42

    Look at how james has improved since the begining of his career! Im proud of you james ❤

  • @sherlynfernandes1552
    @sherlynfernandes1552 14 дней назад +29

    James in his singing era is sooo wholesome ❤ I love you

  • @emma_luvs_you5397
    @emma_luvs_you5397 14 дней назад +14

    THE DANCING GENUINELY WAS SO AMAZING!! your dedication to the Choreo was absolutely stunning and I was blown away by your song and your artwork through the video

  • @Alliemb1998
    @Alliemb1998 14 дней назад +14

    I was having the worst day ever. Went on RUclips to distract myself from thinking about it and forgot James posts on Fridays. To say my day feels way better. ❤️thank you James for doing what you do. Although it gets hard for you I’m sure I hope you know how much you do impact us.

  • @loveTo-beAnEarthling
    @loveTo-beAnEarthling 14 дней назад +37

    I remember waching the dance as a dancer and it was magical ❤

  • @FrancescoClemente-in7ii
    @FrancescoClemente-in7ii 14 дней назад +15

    James Charles, I am so excited for your future and what other amazing songs are yet to come. 2024 is your total SLAY ERA! ❤

  • @DaykelKhaled-le2jm
    @DaykelKhaled-le2jm 14 дней назад +15

    ✨James, you are a masterpiece in yourself✨
    💞I love you so much💞

  • @Masterdude246
    @Masterdude246 14 дней назад +16

    James I love that even though all of these toxic relationships you’ve had you still get back up and you don’t just give up I love that about you that you are just so strong and can never be brought down ❤❤❤ James keep it up

  • @maple357
    @maple357 11 дней назад +2

    it's so valuable to see this side of your work. like it's not just fun & games, you're a genuine manager running your brand and it's such an inspiration honestly

  • @TheFlxwer
    @TheFlxwer 2 дня назад +1

    James is so a beautiful, responsible, talented, humble and seems like a fun person to be around! I dont know why people decide to break his heart :(

  • @mlas34525
    @mlas34525 11 дней назад +4

    Its amaaaazing James! The songwriting, the dancers, the storytelling, you guys did so well. Loved to see the process. 🧡

  • @bvhills90210
    @bvhills90210 14 дней назад +32

    THAT MUSIC VIDEO WAS UNBELIEVABLY AMAZING. UR SO TALENTED BTW AND ILY WITH ALL MY HEART❤

  • @Mnmsmamas
    @Mnmsmamas 14 дней назад +14

    I’m so proud of you!!!! You’ve grown so much!! I have this song on repeat!!

  • @RachelxGreen
    @RachelxGreen 14 дней назад +12

    I watch it 4 times I almost cried 🤍im so proud of you ❤ I love u

  • @JoelleGarrett
    @JoelleGarrett 14 дней назад +11

    The music video was so beautiful and so well thought out! Congratulations to you for all you’ve done! Sending you continued love and support!💗

  • @com2536
    @com2536 15 дней назад +19

    YESSS

  • @el_the_blonde
    @el_the_blonde 14 дней назад +13

    YESSS JAMESSSS IM SO PROUD OF YOU!!!! THIS SONG IS SUPER TOUCHING

  • @sebastianmoore7856
    @sebastianmoore7856 14 дней назад +14

    THE TALENT IS INSANE❤❤

  • @user-nm7eu7jf2g
    @user-nm7eu7jf2g 14 дней назад +11

    I’m so proud of you James ❤❤❤❤

  • @munozfam5198
    @munozfam5198 14 дней назад +11

    LOVE LOVE LOVEEEEEEE THE SONG!!! I've had it on repeat and I'm driving my hubby and 5 year old crazzzzy lol. Its just TOO DAMN GOOD .

  • @ceecee2008
    @ceecee2008 14 дней назад +11

    I love your song soo much james, it is good, and I'm glad you making more and more music. ❤ ❤( I literally kept replaying it this morning)

  • @theriotboys586
    @theriotboys586 14 дней назад +21

    This music video actually ateee, they can NEVER make me hate u jamessss

    • @Tyskiess_05
      @Tyskiess_05 14 дней назад +5

      Same. I always pick his side, idc

    • @anka6356
      @anka6356 14 дней назад +3

      @@Tyskiess_05 Because he's not a bad person, just a very young person learning from mistakes.

  • @luvgizzle_5
    @luvgizzle_5 14 дней назад +7

    I love you James charles

  • @FrancescoClemente-in7ii
    @FrancescoClemente-in7ii 14 дней назад +10

    Slaaaaay queen! Love you @James

  • @wendyrockstar
    @wendyrockstar 14 дней назад +9

    Can we just appreciate this man for a moment? I mean, after all that he’s been through, he still continues to eat and leave no crumbs. Love you, sister James. Always will 🙌🙏❤.

  • @michelleyochem5579
    @michelleyochem5579 14 дней назад +1

    James u should soooo be absolutely proud of yourself directing this video. It was amazing, beautiful, heartbreaking and totally relatable. You really did pick amazing dancers to portray u and the kind of guys u used to go for. I'm so proud of u and look forward to each and every song u come out with and all the other videos that u create for them. Keep up the amazing work. U r crazy talented and keep it shinning and don't let anyone ever dim ur light.

  • @GlitchyGoldenMoon
    @GlitchyGoldenMoon 14 дней назад +5

    THIS AND CALL ME BACK ARE ON MY PLAYLIST!

  • @user-pc9mv8iq8v
    @user-pc9mv8iq8v 14 дней назад

    Watching you for years made me see the amazing person you are. You're awesome, so proud of how far you've come James

  • @Fatimaaa_af
    @Fatimaaa_af 12 дней назад +2

    UR ENERGY IS INFECTIOUS JAMES! LOVE WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS AND FEELING INSPIRED KEEP SLAYING💄👑
    YOUR TALENT KNOWS NO BOUNDS! LOVING THE CREATIVITY IN YOUR MUSIC VIDEO AND AND IT'S GIVE ME GOOSEBUMPS💐✨❤😭

  • @GabrielGonzalez-vk6iq
    @GabrielGonzalez-vk6iq 14 дней назад +1

    I am studying creative arts and looking at a project like THIS become reality when it all started with a vision makes me excited about what’s to come. James, ure an inspiration, yeah you’ve had a rough path, but we all make mistakes and we learn from them.
    This is art, thank you for sharing your experience 🫶🏼
    Love you

  • @bunzlo
    @bunzlo 14 дней назад

    James, I'm honestly happy that you are achieving your goals. i listen to this song often and well it makes me feel something again. I've been watching you for a while and I'm so proud of you. even after the ups and downs. I love you James and keep your head up.

  • @FreakyFeline88
    @FreakyFeline88 14 дней назад +1

    I was quite surprised that James said that he visioned an apartment like in the Sims, because when I first saw the set I immediately thought of the game haha

  • @bvhills90210
    @bvhills90210 14 дней назад +7

    YAY OMG

  • @martinjones2659
    @martinjones2659 14 дней назад +3

    James you truly are inspiring keep doing your thing you will be even bigger than you are rn

  • @ramblinalirose
    @ramblinalirose 12 дней назад +1

    We do learn from our mistakes, James. Give yourself grace for fighting for love loud and proud. You deserve it ❤ also love the BTS of this process

  • @Ell2611
    @Ell2611 14 дней назад +4

    The fact that I under 10min is WILD

  • @liv.renee06
    @liv.renee06 14 дней назад +5

    truly an inspiration love you james!!🩷🩵

  • @Imperfection1599_preetha
    @Imperfection1599_preetha 14 дней назад

    The amount of pain the song holds, every line is so relatable. This is so meaningful song and the dancers were amazing too. It holds so much depth .

  • @milameteva3968
    @milameteva3968 14 дней назад +4

    The song is amazing! You’re amazing and the videos is so amazing!❤️❤️❤️

  • @amandabari2948
    @amandabari2948 14 дней назад

    This is awesome thank you so much for taking us through the ENTIRE production journey, even from all the first interviews with people. I'm not a regular fan but I've always admired you from a distance. You fucking killed it, the results were beyond incredible

  • @MathewCoo
    @MathewCoo 14 дней назад +1

    James... this song and music video is incredible.. the lightning in the video is just right! also this music video helped me to came out to my friends, love you!

  • @lucysturdivant9678
    @lucysturdivant9678 14 дней назад

    I love James! When he’s pitching his idea for the warehouse. He gets emotional. You can just tell how much love he has ❤

  • @user-km9qq9gf5r
    @user-km9qq9gf5r 14 дней назад +2

    James this song got me through some things , thank u so much for this❤

  • @kxy._.
    @kxy._. 14 дней назад

    There’s been so many songs that I’ve related to but this one hits different it feels like everything packed into one song. The whole choreography is absolutely beautiful and words can’t express how much I love this song James better come out with an album💕

  • @user-id7bi9hx7p
    @user-id7bi9hx7p 14 дней назад +3

    LOVE YOU JAMES! ♥️ ♥️ ♥️

  • @evkathleen
    @evkathleen 14 дней назад +1

    this is beautiful james, congratulations on your first music video!❤️

  • @nat-dk9nr
    @nat-dk9nr 14 дней назад +4

    SO PROUD OF YOU JAMES ❤❤❤

  • @EvilCuntyQueen
    @EvilCuntyQueen 14 дней назад +5

    You slayed, mawmaw

  • @negingohar
    @negingohar 14 дней назад +4

    When is the color changing makeup challenge coming outtttt😍😅🙏🏻plssss

  • @hiralthakar7888
    @hiralthakar7888 14 дней назад

    Absolutely love the "Can We Just Be Friends" MV. Amazingly choreographed by Lonni and starring by Easton & Eric. The lyrics are so great as well. Well done on the masterpiece James. I wish I could like it more than once ❤❤

  • @_madirogers
    @_madirogers 14 дней назад +2

    You're incredible James. Seriously inspiring

  • @Zoey_730
    @Zoey_730 12 дней назад +1

    JAMES I LITERALLY LOVE YOUR NEW SONG I PLAY IT LIKE 100000 TIMES A DAY I SHOWED ALL MY FRIENDS AND THEY THINK ITS AMAZING 💗🤩

  • @sebastianmoore7856
    @sebastianmoore7856 14 дней назад +5

    HI JAMES LOVE YOUUU❤❤❤

  • @Layla-lf9ye
    @Layla-lf9ye 14 дней назад +6

    I love this song❤❤❤

  • @brittanycopher3629
    @brittanycopher3629 13 дней назад

    I love that you shared the whole experience. It shows how much you put into it. Such an amazing song and video.
    Also love Easton, his audition was so AMAZING on So you think you can dance!! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @MeyersFamily15
    @MeyersFamily15 14 дней назад +1

    Im so proud of u, dont listen to any haters we only get one life live it to the fullest just make good choices ily james

  • @lordybird
    @lordybird 14 дней назад +5

    I love this song ❤

  • @Rubeeroseee
    @Rubeeroseee 11 дней назад

    im so proud of you james, it makes me emotional to think how far you've come and how much more you have yet tp achieve in life!!

  • @RajathSagar
    @RajathSagar 13 дней назад

    James, the making of this and your creative vision and direction made me so emotional. Very proud of you♥️

  • @kacibell7141
    @kacibell7141 14 дней назад +1

    the talent for James, and the dancers is unreal.

  • @brianhan3634
    @brianhan3634 8 дней назад

    I loved thissss. James ur hair un-styled looks sooooo good!!

  • @user-le5gp8ls2j
    @user-le5gp8ls2j 14 дней назад +2

    Im impressed super proud of u james!! An Icon indeeedd❤❤

  • @FarhanShaikh200
    @FarhanShaikh200 14 дней назад +5

    Hardwork has paid u sis❤❤

  • @tharika9353
    @tharika9353 14 дней назад +1

    Congratulation James keep on going release more songs ♥️be happy I know this song means so much to you ♥️it is so happy to see your growth keep on going love u....♥️

  • @koshmar2003
    @koshmar2003 4 дня назад

    Impressed by you, putting yourself so into this amazing project. Absolutely stunning 🎉

  • @Cotton_ball-ch8hn
    @Cotton_ball-ch8hn 14 дней назад +1

    That song ate…

  • @ArchieCorreia
    @ArchieCorreia 14 дней назад +4

    Aww this made me cry 😢

  • @bobo_boro24
    @bobo_boro24 14 дней назад

    I love how determined James is for his work and yeah, Can We Just Be Friends has all my heart now ❤❤❤ !!!

  • @dreamsingxld
    @dreamsingxld 14 дней назад +2

    proud of you my love

  • @twrturing
    @twrturing 14 дней назад +2

    proud of u james :)

  • @ann-marietay5878
    @ann-marietay5878 14 дней назад +2

    they could never make me hate you James

  • @Emseitzy
    @Emseitzy 13 дней назад

    I had chills literally 1 minute in, so much love for you and your story ❤️

  • @KaitlynDuarte-yw2vm
    @KaitlynDuarte-yw2vm 14 дней назад +2

    This song I feel it in my soul because all the guys these days just want to play with your feelings and when I sing this song i feel so much better

  • @zinlueslife5597
    @zinlueslife5597 12 дней назад

    I didn’t want this to end .. just warmed my heart ❤️ this was a perfect combination of literally everything !

  • @MarilizeWarren
    @MarilizeWarren 14 дней назад

    Not me crying once again! I'm so proud of you sister!!!🥹❤.

  • @kuhasbody
    @kuhasbody 14 дней назад +2

    Your so talented James!!

  • @robbywarnick9843
    @robbywarnick9843 14 дней назад +1

    jamessss i was SCREAMINGGG through my phone to wipe your mouth off when you were talking to the choreographer 😭😭 the cream cheese was a paid actor 👄🫢

  • @HarpersLovestory
    @HarpersLovestory 14 дней назад +3

    HI JAMES!!! ILYSM I LOVE YOUR SONGS AND VIDEOS

  • @jenaepiper
    @jenaepiper 13 дней назад +1

    James I really love the music video and everything about it and the song also and I have been a subscriber since 2019 and I always looked forward for every video. I don’t know how I found it but I am glad I did and I am grateful for finding it when I had started college. Keep up the good work and continue to do your best and being yourself. I literally cried while watching the music video and during this video also. Lots of love to you and your team and continue to be strong and resilient in your endeavors ❤😊😘
    P. S. Can’t wait to see more😁

  • @abisharp3961
    @abisharp3961 14 дней назад +2

    Well done james I am so proud of you! Your music career has evolved into something so meaningful and emotional which is why it will be so successful ❤

    • @abisharp3961
      @abisharp3961 14 дней назад

      @@oogabooga496 I apologise for my positivity and support 😌

    • @abisharp3961
      @abisharp3961 14 дней назад

      @@oogabooga496nope, just sharing positivity and support 😌

    • @Freyah_Hawthorne
      @Freyah_Hawthorne 13 дней назад

      ​@@oogabooga496yawn

  • @iam_theo
    @iam_theo 14 дней назад

    From the song to the lyrics to the dance and finally video everything was done to perfection..... Love you James ❤❤❤❤

  • @aliceakasha1891
    @aliceakasha1891 13 дней назад

    I actually cried ... the lyrics the video the message behind it ... truly beautiful you made me realize so much in my relationships also that I relate so much to this song ❤ thank u

  • @sarahdinh8151
    @sarahdinh8151 14 дней назад

    can we just be friends is amazing, tysm for making this song james u nailed it

  • @user-id7bi9hx7p
    @user-id7bi9hx7p 14 дней назад +1

    The song was so GOOD, I know every lyrics of the sing lol

  • @UNK4071
    @UNK4071 14 дней назад

    Your song is absolutely amazing! You can easily hear, see, and feel that there was a lot of work put into it.

  • @dwightlindgron4657
    @dwightlindgron4657 14 дней назад +1

    Looks like a ton of hard work great seeing your vision come to life!Congrats!❤🎉😮😊

  • @AlongwithAlana
    @AlongwithAlana 5 дней назад

    The chemistry between Easton and Eric is truly SO crystal clear from the very beginning! Congratulations to EVERYONE involved on a beautiful and perfect final product! 🫶

  • @meganmarie_90
    @meganmarie_90 14 дней назад

    The song & video is literally everything. Been really loving the music ❤️

  • @99bulletsarescene
    @99bulletsarescene 14 дней назад

    Its honestly my new fav song, listen everyday on repeat! Relatable ❤ cant wait for you to find something real, you deserve it

  • @itsanazmovement
    @itsanazmovement 14 дней назад +1

    You're amazing!!! I admire you for your genualaty and for your strength. Good luck in everything you do.❤

  • @AQualls12
    @AQualls12 14 дней назад

    And I've listened to it on loop for 1 week now at least 12x's a day!! I LOVVVVVE!!! And I'm pushing on anyone who doesn't already know! This song is SO perfectly put! And YOU DID THAT!!! I think SO many people can relate to do many things in this. I NEED more! And we tell how hard you've worked on your vocals! Just bravo! 👏👏👏👏👏

  • @TeeHeeTwinkleToes
    @TeeHeeTwinkleToes 14 дней назад

    I ADORED the choreography, James, you picked the best choreographers! ❤

  • @jennlarnino8237
    @jennlarnino8237 11 дней назад

    stop why am i crying! james you’ve come so far, love you!