Shoot Your Friends - Filming Basics
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- Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024
- Welcome to the first episode of Shoot Your Friends, a tutorial/learning series where we give you the inside scoop on all aspects of digital filmmaking!
Many of you have asked us for tutorials, so we have created a webseries to do just that! Every few weeks we will explore an important facet of movie production, whether it's a VFX tutorial, or a lesson on tricks to do with your camera.
Upcoming topics include color grading, and a walkthrough on how we create our bullet hits. Stay tuned!
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"check out how lit i am"
they were before their time.
Hey guys, thanks for this video, the lighting stuff was really helpful. I've got a good professional camera/sound set up but one thing I just can't stretch to yet is professional lighting. If you could sometime give us a little more on lighting, like exactly how you set those lights up, where you got them, how much they cost, etc. Also lighting outside (at night) is one thing I've NEVER been able to get my head around. Thanks a lot and keep on rocking.
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@ReusableBattery Totally! Old cameras can still get nice images.
Corridor hello
@jUsBproductions You'll probably want to get a variant of the HVX, or a T2i, depending on what you wanna shoot. Try looking for them used!
@TheKazooBot For exteriors, the only quick way to achieve "day for night" is shoot under overcast / cloudy lighting, then color correct it later. However, for interior scenes, you'll probably want to create a similar lighting setup to what we did in the 'interior lighting' segment, but with worklights or something else larger that can illuminate a bigger area.
@TechnoInnovation We edit first, using our imaginations to visualize the vfx elements, and then send the clips out to AE once the edit is done. After that, we color grade with Apple's Color.
@EWColaCanada If you have shallow focus and don't want it, close the aperture down a bit. That sharpens everything up. Your scene will need to be bright enough to let you do this though, since closing the aperture cuts down on light.
@DaedalusFX Took a look at the specs, looks decent. As with any big purchase, see if you can try it out first, and try to find some footage samples online.
@TomSka We actually have lit some night scenes in the past using work lights from Home Depot. You should try that out. In fact, you can even return them when you're done and get your money back! As we mentioned, a lot of what we use really is just normal lights. Take a walk down the lighting aisle of a hardware store, and look at the basic lights with the concave metal shells. Throw in a high wattage bulb, and you're set.
@borghot DSLRs like the ones we mentioned can shoot 720p at 60 fps. That's not too bad. The vixia is certainly a good camera too, and has it's strengths. No skew, for example!
@UUC07MI That was manual focus adjustment. We practiced the shot once so the person on the camera would know how far to adjust focus. That way he could nail it without any mistakes. You're right, autofocus definitely sucks.
@Sidster2 With DSLR cameras, focusing is usually easy to do by eye, since their viewfinders have a very high resolution. I believe RedRock makes very good follow focus systems for 7Ds and the like if you find that easier.
@OwningTom That camera may not offer full manual control, but see if there's an 'aperture priority' mode. This lets you set the aperture manually while controlling everything else automatically.
@TheBullseyeStudios The T2i is definitely a great camera. Much of your control actually is done with the lens, so it's all very responsive and tactile. Honestly, you should try and find one to test it out if you're interested. I can assure you that the video quality is indeed great. Oh, also, the lowlight capabilities are ridiculously good!
@maullster The iPhone's vid camera is excellent for it's size - if you follow the same steps you'll get great results. Just make sure to balance the sunlight with a reflector if you're shooting outside.
I just joined Corridor Crew channel, and man I am having a blast going through all "older" videos. I love your videos and enjoy the 'How it was done' even more.
Oh cool! Do you mean you subscribed or that you literally joined their staff in LA?
@@pizzaguy3111 oh man...I just realised how ambiguous my msg was 🙈 I subscribed to the channel. But how cool would it be to start your career off with these guys hey
@KuhlmanVideos If you can control the aperture to open it all the way, most likely. Also, see if there is a macro focus mode. It's really easy to get shallow focus when shooting an extreme (like inches away) close ups with macro focus. Look for an MF icon or flower icon in the camera menu.
@RosserProductions We're always happy to help. Sam and I (Niko) were art majors at UW. The majority of what we learned came through lots of practice and personal studying.
@TechnoInnovation It's also called 'f-stop' on certain cameras, perhaps that may be the issue.
@ElliotExplicit It sounds like you just need more lights and could benefit from some diffuse as well. Try throwing a thin cloth or wax paper in front of the lights to soften them, and make the light feel more ambient. Also, go to Home Depot (or any hardware store) and take a look in their lighting aisle, and see if anything catches your eye. Lights don't have to be fancy.
@movieproDOTse shoot us an email at contact{at}corridor-digital{dot}com with your questions. I know it's not msn, but it's the next best thing!
I'm so glad that I get to say that I was here from the very beginning when the series is much further along. Can't wait for this to take off. :D
@Aaalxndr We were shooting at 50mm on a 18-50mm lens (I think). It's good to have a pair or set of lenses covering 18mm-150mm.
@spikesofgrace The V1U is a great camera. We've actually shot a lot with it in the past. You will definitely get some shallow focus if you have the aperture open all the way and have it zoomed in. It is a 1/4 inch chip though, so it won't be a whole lot. Regardless, shallow focus is only one part in the large scheme of cinematography, and with that camera, you'll have plenty of creative freedom.
@CorridorDigital Alright man I'll give that a shot, thanks a lot!
@Nather88 If you have a Mac, check out iMovie, or Final Cut Express. A lot of people on PC use Sony Vegas also. That might be worth checking out.
@MarcusButlerTV Definitely stick with FCP. It's worth it. Also, when editing the t2i footage, convert it to ProRes or ProRes LT, and it will be much more responsive when you edit it.
Also, Apple writes great manuals. Take some time and read through the FCP manual, and you'll pick up a lot of good tricks.
guys you are incredible. I really admire you. I watched this video many years ago and now, when i was wondering about color grading and shooting effects, it just popped up in my mind Corridor Digitals. Kudos to you, keep doing this, you're great at it.
Wow you guys have come a long way but I miss this old style of RUclips content
@JW1985 No, it's pretty tinny. It is pretty sensitive though. I would recommend using an external mic as much as possible.
I just discovered Blind Guardians through this video! Thank you Sam! :D
It's cool to see Ryan Renolds come down to our level and give free advice to filmmaking, great stuff !
@CJVOLIS Honestly, it's because the 5D isn't that much different from the 7D, which is what we use.
@PinakKapoor I would assume the camera has a lot of compression and skew. I would recommend shooting on a tripod or with very smooth movement. Also, some lighting goes a long way.
@Moviemakerfilms I'm pretty sure it offers basic stuff like contrast and color balance. It's been a while since I've used iMovie. Sorry I can't be more specific!
@UUC07MI That was indeed the built-in mic. It was EQ'd a bit to make it sound a little less tinny.
@undefeatableneko Yeah, the T1i doesn't shoot video at standard framerates (1080p at 20FPS?), making it difficult to use it for anything useful. Not recommended.
@RegiBHMusic Try using battery-powered lights, such as LEDS. That, or see what kind of light you have to work with naturally - streetlights, porch lights, etc.
@Randomguy479 I'm pretty sure you can. Does it have the 3-way color corrector video filter?
@FauxKeegan T2i is my suggestion for you. It's about as cheap as you can get while still maintaining good quality.
@billfromelma I'm assuming you're talking about motion blur. Motion blur is generally not considered a bad thing, but if you want to eliminate it, just raise your shutter speed! Most cameras have that capability.
Many of us appreciatte the tips you are giving us. Thank you so much!
@REALYDC En general usamos Final Cut y After Effects. Tambien, hablo espanol un poco.
@TekedixXx I think there is a 30p mode. Give that a shot. I think the look of 30fps is just fine, but it's really your call.
I just learnt more stuff in this 3 minute video than I have at 2 years at college. You guys are my inspiration!
Awesome video guys! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us, it will definately help me make some hopefully better videos. Keep up the awesome work!
Paul
You guys are great! Thanks for everything. My favorite RUclips channel by a long shot! CORRIDOR
@REALITYjk The choppiness of the zoom is determined by the lens you are using. A lot of lenses have very nice fluid motion, and others are stiff and jerky. The T1i is only about 1 or 2 hundred dollars less than the t2i. Make the push and save up the extra bit of cash to get the t2i. It's worth it.
@maullster I know there are various examples of movies people have shot with the iPhone 4 already. It really is a decent camera!
great video guys. Keep these hints up - actiual useful info. Awesome stuff!!
@coyleiscool I did a google search for Panasonic SD, and only saw flash cards. Are you sure that's the name of the camera?
@Zarif215Miah We'll get in to that in our next video! Also, Dark Island will be released this fall as Video On Demand, so take a look then.
@wertvaraty Anything solid that you can set your camera on also works. I've used garbage cans, stools, and ladders.
@TheBoysFromTheBlue That's pretty awesome. Your stuff looks pretty nice.
@ZombieHoardMedia Just adjust the aperture, since the shutter speed is automatically compensating.
I just wanted to say you guy are amazing and have helped me come along way.
@DarkNaughtProduction DLSR mics aren't the best if you're trying to record dialog. You'll want to record on a portable audio recording device, and sync it later.
@ZuKiShIkUtAta A tall stool, a trash can, a ladder. I know that's probably not what you're asking, but if you really want to save money, just set the camera on something solid. Otherwise, see if you know anyone you can borrow a tripod from. If you really want a tripod, see if your parents can help you get a used one on craigslist.
Wow I love all your videos xD I seriously can't wait for that color correcting tutorial :D That will help my edits heaps. Thanks and keep making videos ^_^
I have an uncle who is into photography.
I *AM* the uncle that’s is really into photography
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That is great :)
@cannedbeetssuck Yes. You need to put your muzzle flash image on the layer above your footage, and then set the composite mode to 'screen'. Do a quick google search for 'composite mode vegas' if you need to know how.
I'm planning on making a short through the x-mas break and these vids really help. Thanks!
@Remeety Definitely avoid tape. Flash based or hard drive based is the way to go for sure. Good luck!
@psychovisioncreation We'll definitely do a matte painting tutorial. Thanks for the suggestion!
Guys, you should make more of these! My favorite tutorials.
Awesome tutorials, guys! Moving past camera microphones for better audio would be your next step. A fairly cheap solution is the DR-40 place just off camera. For wide shot you can utilize the multijack input (XLR and 1/4") balanced/unbalanced for either a wireless lapel mic or a condenser mic (provides phantom power). A regular $3.00 vocal microphone wind screen can be stretched over the top for a cheap wind screen and/or pop filter. Good luck!
@FilmFan360 The t2i has a couple less photo options than the 7D, but otherwise no.
@batterysalt I would say so. Just take care to compose your shots nicely, don't make it too shaky, and keep the editing tight.
@anim8ordude Hard to say. The Vixia isn't a bad camera. It all really depends on your price range. If you sold that camera and got another, I'm assuming you'd probably have about $300 to work with?
@BluePyro357 We used an HVX and 7D on P1 of frozen crossing.
Keep it on youtube. this is what people need as a public domain. seriously. don't let the idea of dvd sale's spoil your attitudes.
We need another frozen crossing like series!those were awsome!
I've been doing video work for a couple years now and this is still helpful, great stuff guys!
Blind Guardian shirt! That band rules!
And great advice, thanks
@agentspymonkey this will change depending on who you ask, but here's my general rule of thumb
if you just want to shoot video - any
if you want to shoot video without constantly needing to adjust lights - 1/4 inch
if you want/need good low light - 1/3 inch
if you want subtle shallow depth of field without zooming in (open iris may be required) - 1/2 inch
if you want really good shallow depth of field without a super open iris or zooming in - aps-c
all of the listed sizes are minimums.
@PyroZuvr That's a topic in one of our upcoming videos.
I love all these tutorials! Great Job!
@YanmingYuMusic Light your scene well, get unique angles (since the camera is so small and portable), and make a color grading pass on the footage. That's about all you can do, but it makes a difference.
@katerboy7 Will do! There's also a good muzzle flash tute on freddiew2.
@NakamotoProductions By making a Star Wars fan film in 9th grade. That was our first big project.
I can't wait for your new color grading video! I've been trying forever to find out how it works haha! But I'd like to "request" a video on camera lenses and such! I'm so confused when it comes to those.
@TOASTguy2 You can probably do basic stuff like adjust contrast, color balance, and saturation, but otherwise you're probably pretty limited.
@OwningTom Awesome! Feel free to post an example as a response video.
@ThePointlessShit Only for graphics and visual effects. We edit with Final Cut Pro.
@pokex5454 We'll cover that in the next video.
you guys are just awesome. Thank you for sharing... seriously.
That's all for now.
looking for the next one ;)
awesome, keep it up guys!
@Brambite Your gain may be turned up to high. Also, make sure you don't have a faulty connection!
Yup! The term 550D is used more outside of the US mainly, but they're the same thing! The full name for the 't2i' is the Canon Rebel EOS 550D T2i.
when my family learned about my uncle being into photography back in the day, i had never seen so many amazing VFX shots, but to this day have still never learned how he got those perfect black bars over the ladies faces in those poloroids.
Thanks for making this. You guys have a really great attitude.
-Dustin
@rossfledderjohn Yes, in fact iphones have excellent video cameras for their size.
Very comprehensive. Thank you very much for doing these.
Hey Guys, love all of your videos, Frozen Crossing is actually one of the main reason I'm going into Film School next year the great filming on practically no budget inspired me, these tips and tricks are great!. By the way, Blind Guardian Rocks! \m/ Awesome Shirt.
I'm so happy I subscribed to you guys =D I just watched the colour grading video which was extremely useful since I've been having trouble with colour grading and colour correcting.
thanks a lot really appreciate all the tips you guys are giving. Keep making the vids because i bet it helps a lot of other people too. :)
@AutonomousBawnian I would think so.
For a first time film maker I would suggest that you use a point and shoot but make sure that it has video capability. If you have been filming for some time now and you think that you might make it a full time hobby then i would suggest a Flip or a Panasonic. Once you think you might want to go "pro" then I would recommend that you get a DCLR or a $300-500 Canon or Kodak. I hope that I helped and I good luck filming!
Awesome! some really great tips :) look forward to more
I think for the next SYF you guys should either take an action scene you already shot, or shoot a new one, and then do a breakdown of each angle and what you were thinking / alternate angles you could do.