How to Shoot a Short Film
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- Опубликовано: 1 апр 2016
- Our process for making a short film.
More BTS: • Making a Short Film
The final film: • "Two Wrongs" - Short Film
BTS Filming - David Williamson
Host and Creator - Simon Cade
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TWO WRONGS:
Directed by - Simon Cade
Produced by - Carl Mason (www.clfilms.co.uk)
Written by - Johann Farhan
Mark - Oliver Heald ( / oliheald )
Connor - Deon Lee-Williams ( / deon_rswt )
Pete - Sam Glen ( / samglen )
Dealer - Lewis Brown
Customer 1 - Naithan Ariane ( / naithanariane )
Customer 2 - Ryan Clayton
Connor's Mate 1 - Luke Orechoff
Connor's Mate 2 - Lukas Becker
Connor's Mate 3 - Paul Keighron
Pete's Mate - Ross Doran
Director of Photography - JP Caldeano ( / cinematicj )
1st Assistant Director - Wayne Bentley ( www.callboxdiary.com/callbox/w...)
Casting Director - Rebecca Jenner
Sound Recordist - Kristian Edwards (www.manchestersoundman.co.uk)
Boom Operator - Danny Feng
Costume Designer - Emily Cooper
Production Assistant - Anton Arenko
Behind the Scenes - David Williamson
Editor - Simon Cade
Asst. Dialogue Editor - Samuel Jacintho 
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I just see that you are not only a good filmmaker but also a good soul. There's so much positivity that one acquires from just listening to you Simon.
I want to become a director one Day and i Need to say that your Videos really help me learning new stuff
+confumed do u make short films now?
+Josh Wood i'd love to make some but i can't really find acceptable actors. That's what makes all that pretty hard.
Dude u don't need actors!! Worst mistake of your life would be to wait until u have actors. Write stories with no dialogue. My last three films have had no dialog but are narratives. And they aren't out of place or like silent films. The audio is just not needed. Film film film. The only way you get good at film is by doing. If you aren't filming them you are loosing potential and letting your competition surpass u. Film literally anything man.
Yes you are probably right, but i'd like to shoot films with dialogue and actors you know. ic really enjoy working with other people.
But i really like your work ! Looks really good
confumed I'm coming out with a new film that will make the others look like small projects. Thanks though!! but really man, just film everything, and even if u NEED actors, go to a local theater and talk to people there or if your school has a drama class.. A lot of actors who are good but starting out will do free work for their portfolio.
I find your self-analysis refreshing, honest and extremely valuable. Thanks for sharing
It's hard to make short films when you have no friends and money.
Always have to try to make a way
I totally relate. I took over as DP on a feature film recently, and each day of shooting I was filled with self-doubt. Thanks to the writer/director, who came by to pick up the latest shots, told me they loved how the shots turned out. I breathed a HUGE sigh of relief. And it felt good hearing that the writer/director "loved" what I did.
I'm hooked on your videos! They're so helpful and get me excited to start shooting my own short films!
+TalkNerdyToMe Same here ! I even want to share them with him and thank him!
Me too but I might make it in 4 parts.
and good luck on your film.
Same!!!
TalkNerdyToMe need some help?:)
I am a young short film maker much like yourself in Texas and I just wanted to say that your videos inspire me, and get me soooo excited about working on my next project, and enhancing my skills for shoots to come. Thanks for posting!
Hi, Simon. I don't know if you'll remember me, but I recently left a comment about deciding to buy a cheaper camera, inspired by one of your videos. I'm here again to say that I've been watching your videos for about a week and I'm impressed with the technique, choice of themes but mostly with the amount of soul (and honesty) they have. I rarely see that on YT, almost never, and it's refreshing, inspiring. Keep up with the good work!
thanks Juliana, really appreciate it :)
Love the honesty at the end Simon.
The advice you gave on giving actors feedback is spot on. First thing I learned when I started taking film seriously. It's easy to say act aggressive but not helpful for the actor trying to get into character and delivering a good performance. This is why Director's should take acting classes so they can learn how to talk to their actors.
Absolutely right! In my experience, I started being conscious of my tone and choice of words when directing a scene the moment I took a step back and put myself in the actors' shoes.
I would normally consider how hard it really can be sometimes to try to deliver great acting while totally immersing oneself in another character, which is perhaps alien to the actor. So the last thing anyone needs is some tyrant on set, claiming that he is directing.
Also, I would consider how I'd feel if I was at the receiving end of my own tone of voice or manner of correction.
As mundane as it might seem, this way of thinking has influenced how I communicate with actors on set.
Good luck with your film projects everyone!
I just want to say that your videos have taught me so much in the past few weeks. Just beginning as a rookie in filming, there's no better you could have done to augment my understanding of cinematography, and I'm excited to see where you go in the future.
+Caroline W really glad to hear this Caroline, thanks for the positivity :)
Honestly the most clear and to to the point explanation of directing I have heard and I constantly watch tutorials from all over. I learnt a lot! Nice one!👌
I just directed my first short, and this was a very helpful reflection for me.
I went through almost all the things you mentioned, but I never notice some of them until I heard you sharing your experience.
Thanks for sharing it. Your channel is a very valuable resource!
Peace
so glad to hear this :)
love you! seriously, you are amazing and i love that you also talk about your personal experiences and struggles and don't pretend that everything was perfect
thanks for all of these detailed BTS episodes!
you sound so calm and honest, its nice to see these kind of channels/videos thanks!
Hi Simon, just wanted to say, you are the reason for the next wave of filmmakers. I have watched this video at least 50 times, you have taught me so much, without you, I would still just be filming with my phone, that’s it, you taught me he importance of lighting, audio, and every little thing about stuff like white balance, ISO, and everything else. I’m buying a Canon T3I, well, I’m saving up, and right now I’m using a Sony DSC H200. Your progress in filmmaking, from the chase to Two Wrongs, is amazing. Thank you for inspiring me, I watch you everyday, and are my favorite independent filmmaker. Thank you.
"This is what I'm supposed to be doing".
That pure moment makes all the stress and effort worthwhile.
Well done. Your best post so far this year. I was touched by your emotion you had for this project.
that 'purpose' line near the end really strikes home . . got my first network gig earlier this year and a few hours in I knew it's what I want to be doing. . got a few more in the bag (PA/AC type stuff) and only hope to keep moving on up. Great videos, man! best of luck to your future; stay awesome!
you can't even imagen how much I admire you. Thank you so much!
I really agree with you on doing things with a purpose: it may not always feel good or easy or fun, but you know that that's what you *want* to do.
Thanks for sharing this!
I want to start a career in filming and audiovisual communications and your videos get me hyped. I've made a mistake before, studying something i didn't like but I think I'm going to fall in love with film making
DEFINITELY your purpose simon and you should just run with it its took me 32 years to find mine ACTING i find a deep love in words i cant describe. you should never stop searching for your purpose in life but many people do and get swept away in society. glad simon found his so early in life. SKY IS THE LIMIT:)
+stu crompton I'm 44 and just now coming to terms with my passion for filmmaking. I'm at a frustrating point too as I realize how slow a process it is and all that is involved, but it only fires my passion more, which is a good sign!
I love seeing really young people actually already out there doing and producing. I love watching them learn and grow as they share their experiences with us on video. People like Simon will actually get somewhere with this in their lives (not saying we won't, but it would have been nicer if it were 20 years ago).
awesome david never to old as long as your breathing
+David McClelland You've got plenty of time David. I'm 55 and going through the same process. I'm sure I'll feel the same way about other stuff in 20 years time. You're never too old to stop learning, never too old to get excited about something new!
I was moved with what you said at the end! Our heart seeks meaning and when that happens we feel alive and connected with us. Thanks for sharing! Greetings from Brazil!
It's great to see the methods other filmmakers are using. Thanks for providing this valuable information! We're working on films and music of our own and are learning everything we can to progress
I’m taking a moviemaking class next semester and this video has me even more excited than I thought I could be!
This is one of the best episodes you've made
I enjoy your tone and information. I hope you can always do these videos to make people like me better at what I do.
I recently found your channel, and I have to say I'm impressed. I've learned things that I probably wouldn't have learned for a long time from your channel. I'm currently in the process of writing my own short film.
When you were talking about how to talk to the actor and you said bringing his anger down to level 4; As an actor/Acting Teacher/Film Maker, I would say something along the lines of “That was great! now lets just play around. I love what your doing, now try internalizing some of it. Yes, your pissed off but show him that it doesn’t bother you as much. Show him with your eyes, cause you don’t give two S*#@! about him”. Just as an example. You just want to give the actor something they can play with, and not “hey get mad”. Not that your doing that at all, but just like you would when your telling them their character description. Love your stuff man. It helps me out!
AM YOUR BIG FAN DSLRguide
Your going somewhere, Your hard work and dedication is going to pay off.Your going to be a big time.
Glad you found that moment of existential zen in all of this. Just shows you're taking the right path. Cheers to ya man.
+Dylan Cuesta (Lanooski) haha :)
I'm doing many films since I'm mass communication graduating student. Your tips really helps me. Thanks because I want my film to be fully appreciated of cinematography.
That sense of "This is where I belong" I know exactly what you mean. This is why I love your videos, not just because they are a great source of filmmaking tips and ideas. But because they always refer to live in general.
+C&B Corp :)
By far the best video I've seen on your channel. Very inspiring!
what a cool perspective. as an aspiring film maker just starting out your videos are amazing!
Sounds like you're doing alright when it comes to giving the actors some space. I'd say that good acting is when you can't tell the actor is acting.
you are so calm ! thats really awesome for a director
Great work Simon you and the team did a fantastic job, well done!
This is great info. Plus as you explained that feeling of your purpose resonates with many folks. Keep it up.
I'm just getting into film making (after years of doing it as a hack!), your channel is really informative and really useful...keep them coming!
Your videos are a great help and always help keep up the good work man
You're information is superb.
Thank you!
Glad to hear that you "felt" purpose Simon...love all your videos
So happy to have found your channel, i started filming videos just as hobby and it slowly turning into a business filming for customers, mostly advertisements for facebook, and personal videos of events, I don't know that much about filming thats why i love your channel, to get more insights even i am not making movies, but to learn more, one of your fans from Aruba...Soraya.
Great honesty, never lose that.
Your channel name is DSLR guide but your channel has ALOT more substance than just that lol. Wish I found you earlier, im currently attending a film college studying writing/directing and I gotta say that you are an excellent resource for begginer film makers out there.
Love this. Thank you for being such an inspiration! I am a working actor and model in Los Angeles but I am interested in dabbling in being behind the camera. Watching your videos makes me inspired to write and produce my own productions.
Thanks again,
Matthew White
I'm an actor from Doncaster and I've been doing acting for as long as I can remember, and I love it so much my dream one day is to become a professional actor all I need to do is follow my dreams and have faith in myself and I've got to say that this is one of the best advise to direct short films, and films even to come up with your ideas and be creative, I love those video and it's an amazing channel I've just got my first audtion for a film in April I'm really pleased with myself keep up the cool vids mate
Congratulations!
How you making out in your acting career? ?
I am just a beginner. I started watching your videos and it really helps me to understand some level . I m from Southern part of India.
This was one of the most cool videos ever due to the fact I want to make short films of my own one day!! Could you please do a video on all the steps that you had to take in order to make the shoot possible. Thank you for putting great content into the world.
probably my favorite film channel
In love with your channel. Love the flipping scene specially. Loved that shot
Man I was looking for DSLR videos.. Then I randomly clicked on one of yours!
You know how to make your viewers sticked to the end of your videos.
Then I went back from your first videos too watch them all to that one.
I'm such impressed of your progression and how you keep on learning things...
One of the main thing that you keep on teaching us is that equipement does not matter first but knowledge is absolute key!
Well Thank you Simon!
(sorry about my bad English I'm French
PS: I own a T3i for couple of months now and I watch your videos for only a week and a half! I've never been that inspired!)
+Kévin Lam thanks for the kind words, that's so encouraging to hear :) (your English is good!)
You totally deserve it ^^ ( ahah it needs to be at least ok to understand you! :p)
always supporting and learning from u man...thumbs up Simon...
I think you did really well, for such a success from your first big thing at this age I find really impressive, despite the nit picking people have about the final product, congrats!
Love your videos, they are really helpful for my media course at the moment:) keep up the great work!!
Thanks for such a valuable insight into it, this video is simply brilliant!
I dont think the learning ever stops. Nice video and thanks for making and sharing it!
Thank you I’ve been needing this!
You are well spoken, I like your view on letting the actors have a undirected 1st take, I share this view, although it doesn't work most of the time, the times it does work are magical.
Because of you I started taking my film-making seriously. Thank you!
You're a young Michael Winner. Genuine compliment, he was a great director and decent guy.
(loving your channel mate. Extremely insightful.)
+Craig Shaw cheers Craig, means a lot!
Well done. Grasp those "fleeting moments" of "purpose". They're yours. They're your blueprint, your creative DNA, your road map into your future.
Dude as much shots I've done, I never though of those tips. Thank you very much, very useful!
Inspirational,motivational,Educational,
Fantastical!!!!!!!!!
Thank u Simon, Awesome videos helping thousands ..
Keep it up..and plz don't ever stop making these.
God bless u..
+akhil arora thanks for the encouragement, it means a lot :)
I believe this video is about you and your concept of what you were filming, which will generally be different from what someone else might conceptualize in the same script. I didn't learn much of filming techniques and how you guys actually did it.
I feel that sense of purpose when I'm on set or writing. 💕 great video
I am such a fan of your videos! Thanks for sharing
As an actor, your approach to directing is fantastic!
Really well put together video. Much respect re your message at the end of the video
Great video Simon good luck with yr future!
Hey Simon, I recently subscribed to your channel and I cant get enough of it!! The funny thing is I really have no interest in film making. I found your channel looking for tips on go pro gimbal! I want to do some shoots at the dragstrip with motorcycles and cars. I really wanted to comment because even though I know nothing about filming or making RUclips videos you really have a way with the camera and how you edit your RUclips videos/short films. You hold my interest the entire time and I've been stuck learning about filming because of your videos lol. All in all great work and keep it up!! These videos are very helpful and I hope you accomplish everything you intend to! I'm still checking out your RUclips page (will be more so in a few) do you have any current short films posted? Thanks
love your work, so good!
Excellent explanation on shooting a short film production.
He’s made it so easy for everyone. Thank you
I really love your videos thank you for making them
No doubt in my mind sometime in the future we will hear Simons name against a major Hollywood blockbuster, top work.
thanx that's So cool you replied and I enjoy ur channel and all the helpful tips keep up the good work
Hello! I just wanna say... thank you! Your videos are amazing and so useful. I'm about to made a short film with my friends and I'm going to follow your advices! :D By the way, I saw the movie you realised and it's so cool! It looks so professional, congratulations!
Omagaa I loved that video! Thank you for sharing this!!
This is amazingly inspiring for me at the moment
Purpose - I like that. Thank you for sharing.
Love your vids, man! Way to lend some tips to aspiring filmmakers too :)
I love your videos. I learned a lot about shooting with you. Keep going dude. 💪💪
Same! He's a genius. Thanks for these videos Simon!
I know exactly how you feel man, thanks for always helping out
this is an awesome video mate!!🙌
Well explained.
Simple and straightforward.
Dude that last part made me feel really great about entering hobbyist cinematography.
Loving this!
Got to learn about a lot of stuff from your videos,thanks!
The creation got more than the video itself
OH MY GOD I JUST MADE A SHORT FILM THIS WOULD HAVE HELPED ME A LOT BUT THERE IS ALWAYS A NEXT TIME!!! KEEP IT UP
Very interesting, as usual, it's rare to get to find something you are good at, you enjoy and you can earn a living out of doing it. If you ever are in that filming location again let me know, I'll be glad to lend a hand/bring equipment etc.
This past weekend I directed and produced a short film through the 48 hour film project. I've never done something that crazy, and it was absolutely stressful. The weekend started out really horrible, we had to start over completely halfway through. BUT I would do it again next weekend if I was able to. I would do it over and over, because when I am working on a film, I know that this is what I'm supposed be doing. I love it, despite all of its challenges. I love it because of its challenges.
So I totally understand :)
+The Librarian Story this is so cool to hear that I'm not the only one who feels like this :)
Truth be told, you don't go into film for money, you do it because you love it. You do it because of that feeling, the feeling that you love it despite of and because of how hard it is.
And we tell stories. And stories shape the way we perceive the world. We, as filmmakers, build worldviews. That is a mighty calling! :)
hey man thanks ive seen alot of your videos you are very good filmmaker
Thank you for sharing, Simon
Great work! Keep it up. Respect!