It took me a decade to learn this stuff through trial and error. If you’re new to cinematography, this is gold. You’ve watched a year’s worth of needlessly long cinematography tutorials in 5 minutes.
I think you win the best "Top Tips" video! During covid, I've become a professional RUclips watcher, if only that was a thing, and I've seen sooooo many great film videos, and this one really did the BEST job, 10 super valuable tips in a fun, short, to the point way. Thanks for doing what you do!
Changing shutter angle is great-I discovered this filming bicycle riders at a big city park. Haze - not so much. I have a strong preference for simplicity and clarity of design, and haze messes that up. My number one tip concerns composition. Give the subject looking room. Frame the shot so that there is open space on one side, and have the subject turn towards it. Hopefully, this is also the direction that the light is coming from.
Man , so glad I found you , I watch like 3-4 videos of yours per day for the last few weeks and have learned so many things even if I have seen already so many other big channels like Peter McKinnon Josh Yo and many others for years ! You are gold for people like us who try to really understand this deep matter of film making! Big hug brother 🍻
you're quickly becoming one of my favorite creators on the platform. I love when I can watch a video where I already know 90% of what you're saying and then I get those 4 sentences that it really make it worth the time. Buying a handle. I'd love to see a video on how you work with haze!
Great SIMPLE tips. My biggest gripe sometimes about videos like this isn't that the person giving the advice doesn't know what they're talking about or that they aren't talking about something that is relative to me, but sometimes it's just too complex or too much to take in or be practical for a run and gunner like me. SIMPLE is your friend.
wow, a video that actually has useful CINEMATIC tips and not constantly filming CINEMATIC coffee 😳🤣 My personal CINEMATIC tip: move on a single plane when using parallax shots (ie or vertical, horizontal or to and throw)
Actually now that you mentioned the hazer it would be cool to see a whole video on that. Techniques, tips, brands etc. That is for sure one piece of gear I haven't seen a single video about. Thanks dude.
I can really vouch for the handle... i recently went from shooting always with a gimbal to handheld with a camera cage and side handles, but since i installed a top handle too i'm relying much more on it. It gives you a better grip, it allows you to use different angles much more easily and it gives you a much more natural way to cradle the camera if you need a stable shot (one hand on the top handle, another one under the camera, camera touching your body). Thanks Mark, your video on the top handle really made me understand that i needed one :)
Loved your line about top handle LOL... I almost stopped watching to run and get a top handle, but I realized that I already have top handles on everything I could put them, so I calmed down, and watched the rest (as always in awe... in total AWE! Mark- YOU dude are GREAT! Thanks for your contribution to the future of the film in general!!! Even trying your tips is such a great fun, that I am sure we should mention you in credits :-D Thanks!
‘Thank you for this. These tips were very important. This helps me a lot. I was very impressed with these small tips but very important tips to remember when filming. I appreciate it.
GREAT tips as usual my man. For what it's worth, THANK YOU for helping out folks like myself who are striving for improvement in cinematography/videography. PEACE from ATL ✊🏾📸📽
Cinematic go-to tip -- Turn the built in sharpness on your camera off.. Also try and shoot at magic hour if you're able. -- Amazing video Mark. I loved all your tips. I'm so tired of seeing the same tips over and over for a "cinematic" video. But this did a far better job of giving actually cinematic tips.
@@markbone Yes #1, because it's all about things that really matter and not about new camera models, luts, gadgets ... Since I follow your channel I've completely changed my filming approach.
Dude first off I thought I recognized some Peter McKinnon trades, not meaning the looks even. Thought it would be gimicky, but holy cow Was I wrong. You are truly a wonderful presenter my man. That is a talent you got there!!!
Another key component here and something it took me a while to realize is to 'hold the top handle but also '''cradle''' the camera from underneath. it's amazing how steady you can make a hand held shot combining these two simple techniques. Aslo don't be afraid to add a little weight to the rig. There is a tipping point here where the weight can just be too much but a little weight generally speaking will add to the stability. Just don't get too silly.
Nice tips! Just what I needed right now. Loved te tip with the back light. Always thought it isnt as important until I payed attention to most cinematic shots
0:41 Backlight Your Footage 1:00 Add Camera Movement 1:20 Use Prime Lenses 2:00 Softer Light = Closer Light 2:30 Film the Shadow Side 2:50 Let it Flare 3:12 Get A Top Handle 3:46 Foreground Is Your Friend 4:06 Add Haze to Indoor Locations 4:27 Change Shutter Angle for High Actions Sequences Thanks for these Mark. Simple tips but super effective. I need to be reminded of these all the time. Love your content. Guess I'm a boner...
Excellent tips. I really appreciate all of your videos. This is a hobby for me, and your videos make me better. I'm taking your prime lens duo suggestion to heart and ordered a 12mm MFT Meike (24mm equiv) along with the Helios-44-2 just for fun!
Mark, I want to thank you for your channel and your videos! I started a few month ago with making content. And a few weeks ago I found your channel. I learned so much with your videos in that short period. Now I ended up to shoot a documentary about the gym of my uncle. I am so proud of that work. That what helped me the most were your informations and Tipps! Thank you, thank you, thank you for that! P. S. I bought extra for that a top handle to shoot handheld 😅😅😅 thumbs up
Thank you so much for the tips, Mark! I bought a top handle a while ago after watching your video about it. Really love it so far! Backlighting helped me to improve my videos as well, but for me it feels like it doesn't suite every situation: it makes things looking dreamy and "romantic" which is not always what I want. Still a great trick though 🙃
Toss something across with your left hand and catch it with your right and and dramatically put it down a table/countertop. Next, cut something long, preferably a banana or a cucumber, in half with one sharp dramatic knife moment. Oh and don't forget the camera spin going downwards transition and VOILA!
What's your go-to cinematic tip?
backlight and a top handle on every camera😅
Handheld instead of a gimbal
@@idletimeproductions4956 right?!
@@petrub27 You would like MadMen
@@markbone the tv series?
It took me a decade to learn this stuff through trial and error. If you’re new to cinematography, this is gold. You’ve watched a year’s worth of needlessly long cinematography tutorials in 5 minutes.
😂 love it!
Hey Mark, I'm new to filming at he age of 43 and I must say your the one that gave me that motivation, thank you.
CRAZY GOOD TIPS!! And I’ve been a TV Producer for 40 years - Which goes to prove you’re never too old to learn!!
THANKS MARK!!
Can't believe how much I learn with every single Video from you Mark. Thanks! I appreciate it!
Thanks so much bro
Short, concise and to the point. If only every Video on RUclips could be like that. Great Job Mark!
Mark, this 5 min video provides more tips than a quarter in a film school. keep it up, you're a beast!
I think you win the best "Top Tips" video! During covid, I've become a professional RUclips watcher, if only that was a thing, and I've seen sooooo many great film videos, and this one really did the BEST job, 10 super valuable tips in a fun, short, to the point way. Thanks for doing what you do!
Changing shutter angle is great-I discovered this filming bicycle riders at a big city park. Haze - not so much. I have a strong preference for simplicity and clarity of design, and haze messes that up. My number one tip concerns composition. Give the subject looking room. Frame the shot so that there is open space on one side, and have the subject turn towards it. Hopefully, this is also the direction that the light is coming from.
Man , so glad I found you , I watch like 3-4 videos of yours per day for the last few weeks and have learned so many things even if I have seen already so many other big channels like Peter McKinnon Josh Yo and many others for years !
You are gold for people like us who try to really understand this deep matter of film making!
Big hug brother 🍻
Great job, Mark, I watched it twice, kept notes. And I’ve been at this for 40 years.
🙏🏻 thank you! Glad you enjoyed it
you're quickly becoming one of my favorite creators on the platform. I love when I can watch a video where I already know 90% of what you're saying and then I get those 4 sentences that it really make it worth the time. Buying a handle. I'd love to see a video on how you work with haze!
You are one of the best creators I follow! Love your work, thanks for always bringing the best content ;)
So kind of you!! Thank you mate 🙏🏻
GREAT! Awesome summary of the best stuff I’ve learned so far on this channel and now easy to share. Thanks Mark!!
🙏🏻 hope the tips help brother
Great SIMPLE tips. My biggest gripe sometimes about videos like this isn't that the person giving the advice doesn't know what they're talking about or that they aren't talking about something that is relative to me, but sometimes it's just too complex or too much to take in or be practical for a run and gunner like me. SIMPLE is your friend.
Really good tips
Closer for softer light
Shoot on shadow side.
Wow Mark, the pacing of the edit is fast! I love it. Plus the tips were on point, Thanks!
Keeping it quick 🙏🏻
@@markbone Yea for sure.
top handle........ THE TOP, it's changing my videography life
Everyone needs one
You are so underrated 🙏 your tips really help me improve and understand filmmaking.
wow, a video that actually has useful CINEMATIC tips and not constantly filming CINEMATIC coffee 😳🤣
My personal CINEMATIC tip: move on a single plane when using parallax shots (ie or vertical, horizontal or to and throw)
Brilliant tips, Mark! Thank you!
Actually now that you mentioned the hazer it would be cool to see a whole video on that. Techniques, tips, brands etc. That is for sure one piece of gear I haven't seen a single video about. Thanks dude.
Your best Video jet Mark!! $10.000 worth of Tips in 5 min, awesome! I'm gonna try them all out on Friday! Can't Wait!
Thank you Mark, I appreciate your help.
Very Nicely explained Mark. Some new information which was not shared In any other channel video. Cheers thanks for Sharing it.
I bought a top handle. Something so simple lol but I’m pretty pumped. Thanks Man! Love you videos
Great tips!! Thank you 👍😀
Amazing tips👌, thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏
I've seen many videos like this. This one is the best.most concise. Right to it! Thank you! Always love your content
These tips are great. Thx Mark
Good stuff! And these fencing images are superb
I can really vouch for the handle... i recently went from shooting always with a gimbal to handheld with a camera cage and side handles, but since i installed a top handle too i'm relying much more on it.
It gives you a better grip, it allows you to use different angles much more easily and it gives you a much more natural way to cradle the camera if you need a stable shot (one hand on the top handle, another one under the camera, camera touching your body).
Thanks Mark, your video on the top handle really made me understand that i needed one :)
Loved your line about top handle LOL... I almost stopped watching to run and get a top handle, but I realized that I already have top handles on everything I could put them, so I calmed down, and watched the rest (as always in awe... in total AWE! Mark- YOU dude are GREAT! Thanks for your contribution to the future of the film in general!!! Even trying your tips is such a great fun, that I am sure we should mention you in credits :-D Thanks!
‘Thank you for this. These tips were very important. This helps me a lot. I was very impressed with these small tips but very important tips to remember when filming. I appreciate it.
It doesn't have to be expensive or complicated!
Glad you liked them brother :)
This info is actually gold! Many thing I never considered or heard else where. And I've watched a ton of youtube vids
GREAT tips as usual my man. For what it's worth, THANK YOU for helping out folks like myself who are striving for improvement in cinematography/videography. PEACE from ATL ✊🏾📸📽
Thank you for allways bringing the heat Mark🎥🔥 legend!!
SPICY!
Great tips, Thanks Mark!
I bought a top handle after you talked about them on another video a while back. Glad I did. Thank you!
Cinematic go-to tip -- Turn the built in sharpness on your camera off.. Also try and shoot at magic hour if you're able. -- Amazing video Mark. I loved all your tips. I'm so tired of seeing the same tips over and over for a "cinematic" video. But this did a far better job of giving actually cinematic tips.
This information is so valuable and most of it can be implemented straight away! Thanks so much man! 😎👊🏾
I like to keep my tips free and fast!
Always the best! This was so helpful and so simple! Always look forward to your videos! Thank you
Movement is so key. Great tips here Mark 🙏🍁🇨🇦
Amazing content and the best filmmaking channel for me. Thank you!
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 thanks man! Wow! #1?!
@@markbone Yes #1, because it's all about things that really matter and not about new camera models, luts, gadgets ... Since I follow your channel I've completely changed my filming approach.
Dude first off I thought I recognized some Peter McKinnon trades, not meaning the looks even. Thought it would be gimicky, but holy cow Was I wrong. You are truly a wonderful presenter my man. That is a talent you got there!!!
Great video Mark, thank you so much!!
Really great tips 👌 Thank you!!!
Very nice Tips! :D Shooting handheld is my go to style for years but so many people seem to overlook that simple tip, love it!🔥
Great!!!! The last one 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I love all the info packed into 5 mins!
Rapid fire!!
The handle...Thanks for that, I’m going to buy one!
Amazing! I have a couple recommendations in the description!
@@markbone 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Another key component here and something it took me a while to realize is to 'hold the top handle but also '''cradle''' the camera from underneath. it's amazing how steady you can make a hand held shot combining these two simple techniques. Aslo don't be afraid to add a little weight to the rig. There is a tipping point here where the weight can just be too much but a little weight generally speaking will add to the stability. Just don't get too silly.
Thank you for the gravity tip !
Backlight, top handle, haze and camera movement!
Simple, straight up, new suscriber and like
Wrote this entire list in my notebook. I'm now going to watch one of my favorite movies (Inception) and take notes 🙂
best tips ever given
Awesome tips - real value here!
Nice tips! Just what I needed right now. Loved te tip with the back light. Always thought it isnt as important until I payed attention to most cinematic shots
....thx will try out some of them in the next video!
Love your videos man!
One of the best cinematic tips video ever! Aaaaand I just ordered a top handle! :D
Useful and simple tips
0:41 Backlight Your Footage
1:00 Add Camera Movement
1:20 Use Prime Lenses
2:00 Softer Light = Closer Light
2:30 Film the Shadow Side
2:50 Let it Flare
3:12 Get A Top Handle
3:46 Foreground Is Your Friend
4:06 Add Haze to Indoor Locations
4:27 Change Shutter Angle for High Actions Sequences
Thanks for these Mark. Simple tips but super effective. I need to be reminded of these all the time. Love your content. Guess I'm a boner...
Awesome tips and presentation. Thanks!
i bought top handle after your advice some time ago ;-) Thank you for the tips Mark!
Yeass!! Top Handle gang!!
Thank you so much for these tips :)
life saving tips man.. thank u
Haha. Wow. Saved a life today!
Awesome tips! Thanks a lot ...just ordered my top handle tho
Excellent tips. I really appreciate all of your videos. This is a hobby for me, and your videos make me better. I'm taking your prime lens duo suggestion to heart and ordered a 12mm MFT Meike (24mm equiv) along with the Helios-44-2 just for fun!
Learned so much. Thank you so much
Mark, I want to thank you for your channel and your videos! I started a few month ago with making content. And a few weeks ago I found your channel. I learned so much with your videos in that short period. Now I ended up to shoot a documentary about the gym of my uncle. I am so proud of that work. That what helped me the most were your informations and Tipps! Thank you, thank you, thank you for that! P. S. I bought extra for that a top handle to shoot handheld 😅😅😅 thumbs up
Phenomenal video
The best tutorial i’ve seen
Top Handel is on is way i cant wait to try it .
I will watch this video every morning.
Thank you so much for the tips, Mark! I bought a top handle a while ago after watching your video about it. Really love it so far! Backlighting helped me to improve my videos as well, but for me it feels like it doesn't suite every situation: it makes things looking dreamy and "romantic" which is not always what I want. Still a great trick though 🙃
Absolutely, not every-moment needs everyone of these tips!
Excelente!!! Gracias!
Love your videos
Thanks for your Trix.
Looking forward for watching No country is an Island Tonight . Will wake up on 4am to see it🤣
You’re a legend! I hope you get some rest today!!
@@markbone it was worth it thank you
Which haze do you use bro
Nice and quick 👍 It seems you are in good condition.
great stuff mark, thanks for sharing !
Hey Mark, any tips on how to back-light outdoors and expose th subject correctly? I seem to blow out the shot everytime I shoot towards the light
To the point, love it! My tip would be “Become the audience” how does what your filming tell the story you want to tell. Great video dude 🤟
Great tip!!
@@markbone the community your creating is awesome, super happy to be part of it. 😎
Oh, I gave a thousandth like to this video!
Haha. Give it two thousand 😂
Great video Mark, thanks.
Bones filmmakers in harmony😎
SO GOOD, thank you!
Great video, very helpful tips. I really need a top handle for my camera😅
Love these! Great tips :)
(Top handle is for sure a game changer)
It most certainly is! Have the best time on the shoot this weekend Tiana!!
@@markbone thanks! :)
Great Video. Thank you. God bless you.
God bless!!!
perfect and quick video!
Superb!!
Yup yup, super helpful man! Than you sir💯🤙🏽
Great tips thank you 🙏
Making the adjustment to using Primes! 😁😁
Best compromised tips video out there :)
Thanks mate!
great tips man, thank you.
Mark, in tip #3 Use Prime Lenses you talk about starting with a 24mm and 50mm lens -- is that for a Super 35 Sensor or Full Frame sensor?
Now we want to know how to make "EPIC Cinematic B-roll!" ;)
haha. right? "JUST USE A GIMBAL AND BUY MY LUTS THAT DON'T WORK ON HALF YOUR FOOTAGE"
@@markbone and "Don't forget to SMASH THAT SUBSCRIBE BUTTON!" yeah, RUclips :)
Toss something across with your left hand and catch it with your right and and dramatically put it down a table/countertop. Next, cut something long, preferably a banana or a cucumber, in half with one sharp dramatic knife moment. Oh and don't forget the camera spin going downwards transition and VOILA!
@@jpemile i fucking hate that ; you nailed it
@@jpemile I just had to swallow some vomit. thanks man😂😂
good vid mark