Shoot Like a Cinematographer NOT a Videographer

Поделиться
HTML-код
  • Опубликовано: 6 фев 2025

Комментарии • 201

  • @noahclark3285
    @noahclark3285 3 месяца назад +23

    Fantastic breakdown of what it takes to make footage "cinematic." Nothing annoys me more than people misunderstanding this or over-simplifying it and therefore minimizing the TREMENDOUS skill and knowledge it takes to achieve truly cinematic shots. Keep up the good work :)

  • @ZvilgantisKailis
    @ZvilgantisKailis 5 месяцев назад +124

    My two cents here. Those looks comes from lights, camera angle, lens AND production design which is how talent is dressed, how the room looks, what stuff is there, what is the light source (windows, lamps, other shiny objects), color scheme, the over tone and mood in the frame. Everybody talks and shows all those cameras, lenses and lights. No one on RUclips is talking and showing where to get those blue chairs and how they manage to get same color on the benches and the back wall at 9:09

    • @Unformedbreak
      @Unformedbreak 4 месяца назад +16

      Scene design is one of the things that small filmmakers, unfortunately, cannot control. I would say it's the biggest thing that separates a "cinematic" look from an amateur filmmaker look. If you look at older movies, they don't always use the techniques showed in this video. However, they can control their scene. That's the difference. It's too bad it's so much more expensive than any other variable in the problem.

    • @AaronReactivated
      @AaronReactivated 4 месяца назад +12

      And that’s why the production designers name is right up there with the DP and not the gaffer

    • @testowykana1763
      @testowykana1763 3 месяца назад +1

      exactly

    • @athulpthomas2256
      @athulpthomas2256 2 месяца назад

      ​@@testowykana1763 exactly? Well, l would differ. I exist.

    • @bestmoviesever1
      @bestmoviesever1 Месяц назад +4

      Basically the Art Department, Sound Department , Costume Department, hair Department and makeup Department are the unsung heroes of movies.

  • @cliffsaitotti2095
    @cliffsaitotti2095 5 месяцев назад +26

    Lighting can truly impact your daily work significantly. This is very informative. 💯

  • @jmichaelschafer8376
    @jmichaelschafer8376 4 месяца назад +12

    Love the negative fill explanation. A tool not understood by many.

  • @MWB_FoolsParadisePictures
    @MWB_FoolsParadisePictures 4 месяца назад +53

    Cinematographer here 👋 This video contains a LOT of good secrets in a very small amount of time. Spot on

    • @Alexzarfatifilms
      @Alexzarfatifilms  4 месяца назад +1

      Thanks brother glad you think so

    • @ericward6538
      @ericward6538 4 месяца назад +2

      THAT is what a young filmmaker NEEDS to hear. Positive feedback from a professional. Cheers

  • @KO-D00M
    @KO-D00M 3 месяца назад +2

    This video is insightful. I'm a writer and have found myself (admittedly) frustrated with videographers because they have the talent I need/am missing to bring my stories to life but they're kinda stingy when it comes to collaborating. (My frustration comes from the reality that videographers understand visual storytelling and writers understand oral storytelling so collaboration between these two artists naturally makes sense to me. But many videographers just seem so opposed to collaborating despite them not really understanding the vocal storytelling aspect that complements film.) Anywho, the rant is done. Basically, I'm trying to learn about video/cinema/cameras so I can start shooting my own scripts.

  • @thehonestfilmmaker
    @thehonestfilmmaker Месяц назад +1

    Love this - for new cinematographers/DOPs and camera ops this is a great introduction and explainer - love that you've talked about the art as well as the practicalities!

  • @JoshuaMozingo
    @JoshuaMozingo 3 месяца назад +1

    Excellent video my man! I love how you point that every detail has a purpose behind it and it's this attention to detail that impacts how the story resonates with us; whether you're conscious of it or not, you feel it. This concept applies to almost every kind of artistic express - painting, photography, logo design, typography, graphic design etc.

  • @grishiv
    @grishiv 5 месяцев назад +17

    theres a lot of videos with this same name, but you just did it better than all of them 👏👏

  • @elijahjohnson8442
    @elijahjohnson8442 3 месяца назад +2

    this channel deserves way more subscribers, amazing work!

  • @saysomethingproductions
    @saysomethingproductions 5 месяцев назад +49

    Your thumbnail game is great bro. This instantly had me click

  • @littlemac1208
    @littlemac1208 2 месяца назад

    Love the intentional background of your shots. Had me thinking and intrigued

  • @joshsalcedo
    @joshsalcedo 5 месяцев назад +1

    So I’ve never really used practicals as a photographer, but now I’m motivated to finally practice my practicals in my stills. Always learning something new from your videos-thanks for the inspiration!

  • @adri.progression
    @adri.progression 5 месяцев назад +2

    Great editing, pacing, and appropriate level of detail for the video length. I appreciate how you tie everything back to storytelling and frame everything to "What is this communicating to the viewer?" . Just sub'd, keep it up!

    • @josephstanski5180
      @josephstanski5180 3 месяца назад

      As a script writer - "It what a good teacher does" - well done.

  • @theemilyinparadise
    @theemilyinparadise 3 месяца назад

    As a filmmaker myself, I am constantly looking for inspiration. This video was very informative and helpful. Thank you for taking the time to put this together. Great job!

  • @marcs7847
    @marcs7847 Месяц назад

    Just subscribed off of this 1 video. Teaching others always makes us better. Also Reverse engineering is how normal people gain access to the awesome gifts that others think that anyone else already see. Like MUSIC and ART...MOVIES are a Science... There are principles that we would born with and other elements that we have gathered by the world and culture across us. When you see the Pattern... you can Recreate, Connect and Heal people. It's power can be used for good and bad. But choosing to use for the greater Good ... can change and even stay lives. Keep up the good work!

  • @juniorsilva-pf1eh
    @juniorsilva-pf1eh 4 месяца назад

    Cara, parabéns pelo site de vocês! 👏👏👏 é uma grande ajuda que vocês estão dando para entuziástas estudantes.

  • @Nole2701
    @Nole2701 2 месяца назад

    As an aspiring digital artist this video was very helpful for my purpose too!

  • @Theaaronchris
    @Theaaronchris 5 месяцев назад +3

    The quality in this video is crazy! And film vibes seems like it niceeee. Im going to check it out.

    • @Alexzarfatifilms
      @Alexzarfatifilms  5 месяцев назад +1

      Awesome brother and let me know if you have any questions

  • @rings_n_bells
    @rings_n_bells 4 месяца назад +14

    Camera Angels 🎥😇

    • @C8Quest
      @C8Quest 2 месяца назад +1

      Hence the halo!

    • @RedrumVideoProductns
      @RedrumVideoProductns 2 месяца назад

      Totally saw that too and had to double take I saw what I thought I saw. Lol

  • @pearlgoddess965
    @pearlgoddess965 5 месяцев назад +3

    its a joy watching your analysis of all these color details! takes me to another world, like attending a secret film academy! thank you so much for such unique content. 🤎🤎👌👌🙏🙏

    • @Alexzarfatifilms
      @Alexzarfatifilms  5 месяцев назад

      That’s awesome thank you for such an amazing comment

  • @BourgeFilms
    @BourgeFilms 5 месяцев назад

    Such a banger! Thanks again, Alex! Great work as always. I’m excited for the film course! I can’t wait to learn more from you!

  • @jamiequinlan
    @jamiequinlan 5 месяцев назад +2

    Only recently came across this channel and some really fantastic content that just hits better than many others out there. Well done great stuff and thank you for sharing your insights!

  • @francesconavarro2725
    @francesconavarro2725 Месяц назад +2

    "ANGELS" do make for wonderful shots, but for us normal folks "ANGLES" might be more accessible.

  • @ghettoblodenttv6290
    @ghettoblodenttv6290 4 месяца назад

    Happy to be here. This will be my new school for cinematography 🎉

  • @TLOverlander
    @TLOverlander Месяц назад +1

    Great vid... But Jeezus with the orange and Teal! 😮

  • @STGFilmmakers
    @STGFilmmakers 5 месяцев назад +7

    2:34 wouldn't say it's "lighting alone", while lighting is super important, set design and wardrobe played a HUGE roll as well in the these first two scenes. The dingy scene was actually dingy, grease was all over the stoves and the walls were actually dirty. Second scene was spick and span. No grease anywhere at all, all of the dishes were squeaky clean. Also his wardrobe was entirely different, more upscale. All of these things mentioned have nothing to do with lighting. It's not just a change in lighting.

    • @bestmoviesever1
      @bestmoviesever1 Месяц назад

      The lighting department tends to hog the spotlight.

  • @spiderthenics9462
    @spiderthenics9462 7 дней назад +1

    Awesome channel. Watching it just fo fun. I know theres no way to imitate one directors work.
    Some things unfortunately you need to either study , with a high chance you will never reach elite level OR just be gifted.
    Its like genetics in bodybuilding. No amount of PEDs can make you look better than a person with the right genetics. Same in film making. A person with natural gift to vision a scene , to create it in his mind and then illustrate it cant be topped by just studying or watching techniques online.
    Unfortunately if you dont have the gift , you can get that far....

  • @kutlua1
    @kutlua1 2 месяца назад +1

    I love you man!!! Thank you!!

  • @cmp839
    @cmp839 4 месяца назад

    Magnificent video - thanks so much for your expertise and craft. Incredibly helpful! One minor point: you misspelled 'angle'.

  • @lensman5762
    @lensman5762 Месяц назад

    The key light is probably a softlight with a grid about 45 degrees to her right hand, and just above eye level. You an see the catch light in her eye. There appear to be two paler reflections, but I can't work out what they are from a low res compressed file on Y.T.

  • @AbeerKulkarni-x7f
    @AbeerKulkarni-x7f 2 месяца назад

    The information you share is perfect, amazing but the background music, especially drums is distracting as it is off bit.

  • @KamalSinno
    @KamalSinno Месяц назад

    I need to transform my mind from thinking like a videographer to a cinematographer. I did go to film school 10 years ago but had to drop out, I used to study radio television not film even though my peers focused on cinematography, still there was like a gang u must be part of in order to learn cinematography. If they like you, you’re in, if not you then not even god can convince them otherwise so I stocked to what I know but I really want to start learning to think like a cinematographer, improve my lighting, angles, lens use and editing skills

  • @KyleWhiteTV
    @KyleWhiteTV 5 месяцев назад +2

    Brilliant bro! Thank you for this Alex!

  • @dynamax1041
    @dynamax1041 Месяц назад +1

    It's a very explanatory and nice video, but key information is missing. For example, in the scene at 4:25, the woman is orange and the background is blue, we understand this clearly, but what should the camera white balance be here? According to what should it be adjusted? Best regards.

  • @RoyaltyFreeMusicThatsFresh
    @RoyaltyFreeMusicThatsFresh 3 месяца назад

    Have a reason for everything in your shot. Great tip.

  • @AarónÁlvarez-n3b
    @AarónÁlvarez-n3b Месяц назад

    Hey Alex, thank you!

  • @DominicMuasya-b8o
    @DominicMuasya-b8o 3 месяца назад

    Great picture am from Africa Kenya ..am watching the course ..

  • @RawmR
    @RawmR 3 месяца назад +1

    Hey Alex thanks for the video and clearly differentiating and I subbed your channel and also for Film Vibes

    • @Alexzarfatifilms
      @Alexzarfatifilms  3 месяца назад

      That’s awesome man glad you found the channel

  • @deaglangibson8811
    @deaglangibson8811 3 месяца назад

    This was full of great info, thankyou!!

  • @MatthewWright001
    @MatthewWright001 Месяц назад

    Great video! A refreshing tone from the many other pretentious, obnoxious, and rambling people who bumble through this information. Subbed :-)

  • @ChristopheCousinOSS117
    @ChristopheCousinOSS117 2 месяца назад +3

    Very interesting but I feel that the music you have in background is totally useless...it's invasive and adds no value . A very common and nasty habit in the contemporary movie production.

  • @dejib.3930
    @dejib.3930 12 дней назад

    Beautiful.

  • @Sarsour_
    @Sarsour_ 3 месяца назад

    Awesome content, very educational!

  • @ubunifuarts
    @ubunifuarts 5 месяцев назад +2

    Really really informative video... Do you know where we can lighting diagram vectors which we can use to make lighting diagrams for our setups...

    • @Alexzarfatifilms
      @Alexzarfatifilms  5 месяцев назад

      Thanks brother I use Sidus link or these photoshop assets to create diagrams

  • @francoismasuabi
    @francoismasuabi 4 месяца назад +1

    Excellent video. Thanks man

  • @andynonimuss6298
    @andynonimuss6298 4 месяца назад

    Great info man! Instantly subscribed!

  • @Bolekscezary
    @Bolekscezary 3 месяца назад

    hi Alex.. I like that intro sound ! Can we have the Track ID ? Thanks a lot ...

  • @natalesteve
    @natalesteve 5 месяцев назад +1

    Great tips🔥👏🏻

  • @carlclippedit
    @carlclippedit 5 месяцев назад +1

    This whole video itself is a masterclass

  • @cliftonsledge962
    @cliftonsledge962 5 месяцев назад

    Very informative video Alex, that John Wick look is a serious eye opener. My goal is to achieve that look. Thanks for sharing some of the secrets of good film making.

  • @BryceMiguelWilliams
    @BryceMiguelWilliams 5 месяцев назад +1

    Great Video! Going to Check out Film Vibes!

  • @saraventura1333
    @saraventura1333 3 месяца назад +1

    Good job

  • @notnormal1345
    @notnormal1345 5 месяцев назад

    Dude this video is exactly what I needed

  • @ivanmeza03
    @ivanmeza03 5 месяцев назад +8

    Some of the stuff in this video is great, but it is more of the same you find here on YT. THE difference, more than anything, is the ability to work and collaborate with other people and departments. The cinematographer is not choosing the wardrobe, nor the color, and not other many elements. Those elements are chosen in collaboration with the Director, the production designer, costume designer, make up, colorist editor. Youll always be a videographer if youre not able to surround yourself with a team to elevate a production.

  • @rennblaq
    @rennblaq 5 месяцев назад

    Just had to comment, thank you Alex!

  •  3 месяца назад +2

    Hi Alex, great video! What software are using at 0:52 to create your pitch deck and story board? Really enjoying Film Vibes!

    • @Alexzarfatifilms
      @Alexzarfatifilms  3 месяца назад

      Hey thanks! I use primarily Milanote

    •  3 месяца назад

      @@Alexzarfatifilms thank you! So much great software out there (and... also some less great...)

  • @electricdragonfilmsofficial
    @electricdragonfilmsofficial 5 месяцев назад

    WOW. Outstanding video.

  • @docteurmurielmartinyporras
    @docteurmurielmartinyporras 4 месяца назад +1

    I subscribe it's a beautiful video

  • @DanAllouche
    @DanAllouche 5 месяцев назад

    great tips mate

  • @emmanuelnkwocha1275
    @emmanuelnkwocha1275 5 месяцев назад

    The shot with the girl, I think you missed an important part. Her eyes and the eye light. U can see from the reflections it looks like there's 3 light source to help wrap the key to create what looks like a 1:1 ratio on her face

  • @next88_short_videos
    @next88_short_videos 3 месяца назад

    Very useful info.

  • @itrepreneurpodcast
    @itrepreneurpodcast 5 месяцев назад

    Great content. Thank you

  • @ashifsalim6007
    @ashifsalim6007 4 месяца назад

    Thank you so so so much

  • @akeyasa2228
    @akeyasa2228 4 дня назад

    Give me a lighting crew and I’ll make cinema.

  • @Simoelfakkak
    @Simoelfakkak 4 месяца назад

    Very very very informative video

  • @jai_pictures
    @jai_pictures 5 месяцев назад

    Ending Music in this video building curiosity and hook people to watch second video

  • @KidsOfThe9Xs
    @KidsOfThe9Xs 5 месяцев назад +1

    This video is genius!

  • @carlclippedit
    @carlclippedit 5 месяцев назад

    your quality is nutty

  • @MegaSuperCritic
    @MegaSuperCritic Месяц назад

    third video I've seen in a row that's just a straight up ad

  • @ebinrock
    @ebinrock 5 месяцев назад +5

    0:04 Should be "angles", not "angels".

    • @thedavidbeach
      @thedavidbeach 5 месяцев назад

      I disagree... sometimes Angels can make a difference in filmmaking ;-)

  • @rexyCS
    @rexyCS 5 месяцев назад +13

    Once DP of LOTR was asked: where light is coming from in X scene? He said: same place as the music

    • @mattm7426
      @mattm7426 5 месяцев назад +1

      Don't get it

    • @MrQuicheProductions
      @MrQuicheProductions 4 месяца назад +1

      @@mattm7426 Music is added in post, it's not present on the set because it's rarely done before the film is finished since the composer needs to know a bit about the film and also have a rough idea of the cut and feel of it. In this case that means the lighting was done after the film was shoot which is kinda weird

    • @mattm7426
      @mattm7426 4 месяца назад

      @@MrQuicheProductions Ohh I see. Thanks!

    • @rexyCS
      @rexyCS 4 месяца назад +1

      @@MrQuicheProductions bro how in the world you make a conclusion like that, lol. He was asked "where light coming from in X scene" in term that it wasnt motivational light. So he said same place as music meaning there is no need to motivate everything in the movie for it to be good

    • @rexyCS
      @rexyCS 4 месяца назад

      @@mattm7426 just explained👆

  • @MrAuditore96
    @MrAuditore96 3 месяца назад

    Ah yes. Angels.

  • @rafavegayoutube
    @rafavegayoutube 4 месяца назад

    1. What camera do you recommend for a once upon a time film student (20 years ago) who wants to take your course but is on a budget? (Ideally something Netflix approved.)
    2. Your waitlist email form is broken. It won’t let me submit my email.

  • @GhostWriter_Music
    @GhostWriter_Music 2 месяца назад

    you also forgot budget. There is a difference and you could have all the skill and creative talent in the world. But if you don't have the budget, then you don't have all the other people to make it possible, you don't have the locations to film in, you don't have the props, the good actors, or even the equipment you need. It all costs money. Sure a lot of the lighting and equipment you can cheap out on, but if you don't have the small budget, then you are not going to be able to get the experience you need to make those cinematic shots. Despite that, this is a great video.

  • @roshankmrr
    @roshankmrr 5 месяцев назад

    I'm a student from India and want to learn cinematography any tips or suggestions because I do not have any professional gear only I have is my S21FEsmartphone in my hand.

  • @Silentiumfilms007
    @Silentiumfilms007 5 месяцев назад

    How to do in unreal Engine?

  • @MightyMigi
    @MightyMigi 4 месяца назад

    1:40 you didn't talk about how there are some greens as well giving that dirty feeling.

  • @JimRobinson-colors
    @JimRobinson-colors 3 месяца назад +1

    Why do really smart people talking colour in films - use the wrong color chart to show complimentary colors. We deal in light - so RGB color wheel has different primaries to the secondary or complimentary colors colors - usually noted as additive colors ( RGB ) for light and subtractive CMY most commonly for mixing paint or ink ( printing ) .
    I know it was just a graphic to use as B-roll here - but if someone pauses the video, it might become confusing that the blue is shown to have an orange complementary color.

    • @Alexzarfatifilms
      @Alexzarfatifilms  3 месяца назад

      Hey Jim thanks for sharing the insight I’ll definitely take this into consideration moving forward thanks!

  • @androidemulator6952
    @androidemulator6952 10 дней назад

    @0:04 is that meant to be camera "Angels" or "Angles" ...??? LOL

  • @theowhite
    @theowhite 2 месяца назад

    Good concepts. Unfortunately the main examples used look very lit and not natural, to me at least. Pretty imagery is an epidemic!

  • @nomadikmind3979
    @nomadikmind3979 3 месяца назад +1

    Knowing just enough, to know how truly little I know.....is beyond depressing lol. I wish I had the drive to make my fx30 not just a paperweight, but video for me is just a casual hobby amongst a ton of others. Sigh

    • @Alexzarfatifilms
      @Alexzarfatifilms  3 месяца назад +1

      I feel you brother but honestly take all the pressure of what you know and what you don’t know and throw it out the window. Pick up the camera and go have FUN that’s best advice ANYONE can give you

    • @nomadikmind3979
      @nomadikmind3979 3 месяца назад

      @@Alexzarfatifilms very true, very true, that is something i definitely struggle with

  • @colind427
    @colind427 2 месяца назад +2

    stop looking down when you're delivering to camera Alex ..

  • @sachi7x
    @sachi7x 3 месяца назад

    Brill!

  • @eyoutube1
    @eyoutube1 3 месяца назад

    No one credits the cinematographer, usually goes to the director. How many cinematographers can most people name?

  • @theseventh2609
    @theseventh2609 4 месяца назад

    Your website is a great idea, I was on it. But it's like it doesn't work propoerly when clicking on anything. Is it actually a scam ? I entered my email and now, back on your website it's not even possible to "Log In" ?

    • @Alexzarfatifilms
      @Alexzarfatifilms  4 месяца назад

      Definitely not a scam, What’s the email you used I’ll have our support team look into it? Also what web browser are you using?

    • @johnpatrickmedia
      @johnpatrickmedia 4 месяца назад

      @@Alexzarfatifilms also unable to use the website at all. Seems like it has a lot of promise! Hamburger in corner doesn't click, search function doesn't work, and the filters don't work. I'm on Brave browser. Would love to dive in once its fixed!

  • @amranimohammedelamine7436
    @amranimohammedelamine7436 5 месяцев назад +2

    you are the best i like how you explain

  • @abdullahmanasra1357
    @abdullahmanasra1357 5 месяцев назад +1

    Is there anything new about the documentary film course?

    • @Alexzarfatifilms
      @Alexzarfatifilms  5 месяцев назад

      Still working on it but also in the middle of production for this film

  • @CGToonStudio
    @CGToonStudio 5 месяцев назад +2

    Nice. This is what i needed.

  • @SubL0ck
    @SubL0ck 2 месяца назад

    Music at 5:10?

  • @WhySteve
    @WhySteve 5 месяцев назад

    Nice!

  • @naodagm
    @naodagm 5 месяцев назад

    usefull video bro

  • @CurtisRedden
    @CurtisRedden 4 месяца назад +4

    Angles not angels :D

  • @AlexMcGrottyPhotographyandFilm
    @AlexMcGrottyPhotographyandFilm 3 месяца назад

    What's the music @4:56 ? It's really nice 👌

  • @erasmogonzales7428
    @erasmogonzales7428 3 месяца назад

    if you are serious about photography or video. then watch movies like this and do what he is doing. analyze the scene, right down what you see. this will help you find out what makes a great scene.

  • @darkvador6432
    @darkvador6432 27 дней назад

    Is Emily Blunt in the video ? If yes I'll watch ;)

  • @arpvisuals
    @arpvisuals Месяц назад +3

    I have to remind myself that I don't create for social media. The top producers or filmmakers are not doing anything remotely close to what is seen on social media

  • @SyedMohammedHadi
    @SyedMohammedHadi 5 месяцев назад

    🙌🏻🙌🏻

  • @DAEcars-zb7jt
    @DAEcars-zb7jt 4 месяца назад

    Your Chanel is a cinema university

  • @themightyflog
    @themightyflog 4 месяца назад

    It would be nice to have an AI in that tool to show you where lights can go and such.