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Dude i love your videos … in a world where videos are becoming shorter and cuts coming down to millieseconds … your cinematic but chill vibes are refreshing … inspires me to be a better creator and becoming secure in my style of creating … Thank You Mark ❤️ Much love 🔥
yeah brother, don't let this idea of "engagement", which just means "make everything shorter and exactly like everyone else", ruin your creative instincts or passions. You were born with a certain artistic taste for a reason!
the best thing about your videos is you always have concrete visual examples of your own work to support what youre talking about. I love it my dude, hope to connect soon!
This is gold, love the tip about active listening. It's something that should be second nature, but it can be so easy to obsess over the composition or lighting or audio and appear disinterested
I just gotta say man, your channel is the #1 youtube channel for learning practical filmmaking. You deserve so many more views on all of your videos. You have a chill, wise energy that is incredibly captivating and communicates that you really know what you're talking about. Keep doing what you're doing and thank your for all of your help.
Love your channel, Mark. I shoot a lot with kids who aren't familiar with cameras and an interview setup, and who struggle to give more than the basic answers to questions. I've found that it's super helpful to invite them behind the scenes, keep things light, show them how the camera works and have them hit the record button and interview me first, giving them a sense of control in a strange environment. Then when they're in front of the camera they often feel much more comfortable and ready to give thoughtful responses. Also, silly questions go a long way to helping them relax.
I just released a doc about a train wreck in my hometown 30 years ago. I talked to 5 first responders about what they saw and felt that night. 11 People died, 50 were severely injured. You have to connect to the subjects to create a room where they feel save to talk about these traumatizing images - even 30 years after in happened. It is in german, but you find it on my Chanel if you want to.
Your chill vibe is so refreshing in a sea of overly hype film bros. Also these tips are super handy with making yourself comfortable on camera too! Thanks, Mark 👊🏼
Before I started film school and had an assignment that was to make a mini documentary, and looked on RUclips to learn some more techniques for a different perspective, I found this channel and I find my self wanting to do more documentaries after watching a majority of your video's. Don't get me wrong I'm still going to make movies but now I'll add more documentaries to my list. Thank you Mark for all the advice, maybe I can make enough to be able to add AOD to my studies in near future
We made AOD for filmmakers exactly yourself. When you join AOD you’ll have an entire guide book and road map to make the films on your heart, step by step. Plus you’ll have an entire community helping you along the way! It’ll be a game changer for you. Hope to see you in September for the launch
Halfway through watching this video, a friend came into my office distressed by a difficult phone call he'd just had. I stopped the video, swivelled my chair around, and gave him my full attention. While we sat and talked I just kept thinking "lean forward in your chair, lean forward in your chair." It was a deeply poignant moment.
Took the small space idea for a piece I just did , a great tip when you don’t want people who are new to being on camera to feel nervous ! We have the coolest gear and it’s great , but often we don’t realize an everyday person is put in front of this autobot of a rig to open up about their lives
Thanks Mark! Working alone and managing both cameras, sound, lighting and the interview itself always is so much pressure. That's why I tend to go with a voice over style as much as possible. That way, I can really have a nice conversation and the person feels less intimidated by the gear (single mic instead of...well everything). And since I do short corporate videos, the voice over method works pretty well!
I’ve learned SO much from your videos. It even helps my basic, talking head videos better. I love that a lot of your tips come from the mindset of a director and is backed up with amazing production. I need to do a better job of laying out a vision before asking people questions on camera…
Just ran several corporate testimonial interviews last week, I've run probably 100+ over the years and always felt like I've improved over time but am always looking to learn more since it's so important to the overall production to have honest & candid interviews. Was just thinking how I never see this taught so thanks for this!
Very handy tips, yes some news / documentary style interviews, it's tricky to balance between setting up lights or keep it minimal to make people feel more comfortable to help get better answers.
so great, man. the kinda content that shapes more than just great filmmakers but great human beings. seriously. meaningful stuff here. looking forward to AOD
Ever notice that AOD is “Heart of Documentary” if you pull the T at the beginning? The Art of Documentary. You’re welcome. You will not be able to unsee it now.
Good stuff. I would also add that as soon as the talent arrives on site, it’s good to acknowledge them & get them talking immediately, just to make them comfortable & set the tone that you’re interested in what they have to say.
I love that these are so practical and useful as I've been wanting to do some interviews this year. Really appreciate the value you give on your vids bud. Looking forward to more like this!
Mark, can you make a video on things to tell a client to get them prepped for filming an inteview. I.e. what to wear, makeup?, how to speak on camera, etc.
Great video. I have learned a lot. BTW, could you pls share how to make your background so dark? Your room does't look too big. The back wall should be pretty close to your key light. how to block the key light ?
Leaning in and listening in the position you showed normally is considered to be bored and tired so that you have to support your head not to fall down or off :-)
Great tips! I will be shooting a few interviews next week and definitely will apply everything I've learned here. I'm also considering taking the AOD course, I'm sure there will be a great content!
Petar, you’re gonna love AOD. It’s a game changer. I still go back and watch the content we shot before some of my own shoots. It’s that good. Look forward to having you part of the AOD community in September!
Mark, I see you walk around with the FX6 handheld - isn't the footage too shaky? Or do you use the gyro stabilisation to fix it in post? I tried it with the C100 and it was a mess :) - but I need to practice ninja walk a lot more!
Only 1% will ever be able to do this. It is learnable, have no illusions. But it requires too many social blunders. That for most to face them, would require questioning a lifetime of deeply ingrained rationalisations about one's personality being introverted. It is a rare soul....the introvert, who forces consciously by way of classical conditioning, the habits of the extrovert. A very rare soul indeed.
Hi, Thanks for your videos. I have a question that keeps bothering me as I am seeking for an answer. How do you (or everybody for that matter) deal with Release Form? Main subjects but also background people in some of the scene. Thanks, Best. G.
Start your filmmaking dreams, doors open for ART OF DOCUMENTARY on Sept 12th. Huge discounts, up to 30% in the first 48hrs. Get on the early bird waitlist over at theartofdocumentary.com #AOD
Dude i love your videos … in a world where videos are becoming shorter and cuts coming down to millieseconds … your cinematic but chill vibes are refreshing … inspires me to be a better creator and becoming secure in my style of creating … Thank You Mark ❤️ Much love 🔥
yeah brother, don't let this idea of "engagement", which just means "make everything shorter and exactly like everyone else", ruin your creative instincts or passions. You were born with a certain artistic taste for a reason!
the best thing about your videos is you always have concrete visual examples of your own work to support what youre talking about. I love it my dude, hope to connect soon!
It’s great to watch a “RUclipsr” who is actually trained professionally and doing amazing stuff in the actual film industry!
Thanks Sam! Where are you based outta brother ?
@@markbone Im an LA boi! My DMs are always open next time you cruise out my guy
Bro, you need come to my feature film screening on Sept 17th at the DTLA film festival! I’ll be there
Easily my favorite channel on RUclips for learning about filmmaking. Hope to meet you one day Mark. You are really inspirational.
come to buffer film festival in toronto on Aug 27th and hang out!
Hey Mark, thx for such a great lesson. It's not the gear, it's the people and the emotions that bring the magic.
Absolutely
This is gold, love the tip about active listening. It's something that should be second nature, but it can be so easy to obsess over the composition or lighting or audio and appear disinterested
Mark that’s what it’s all about make them comfortable keep on topic but chilled into the flow of the conversation great tips mate goodonya cheers
I just gotta say man, your channel is the #1 youtube channel for learning practical filmmaking. You deserve so many more views on all of your videos. You have a chill, wise energy that is incredibly captivating and communicates that you really know what you're talking about. Keep doing what you're doing and thank your for all of your help.
Thanks Josiah. Appreciate it brother
The thing that you need to listen to people and show genuine interest is important for every part in life. This video reminded me of that again!
absolutely!
Love your channel, Mark. I shoot a lot with kids who aren't familiar with cameras and an interview setup, and who struggle to give more than the basic answers to questions. I've found that it's super helpful to invite them behind the scenes, keep things light, show them how the camera works and have them hit the record button and interview me first, giving them a sense of control in a strange environment. Then when they're in front of the camera they often feel much more comfortable and ready to give thoughtful responses. Also, silly questions go a long way to helping them relax.
I just released a doc about a train wreck in my hometown 30 years ago. I talked to 5 first responders about what they saw and felt that night. 11 People died, 50 were severely injured. You have to connect to the subjects to create a room where they feel save to talk about these traumatizing images - even 30 years after in happened. It is in german, but you find it on my Chanel if you want to.
Your chill vibe is so refreshing in a sea of overly hype film bros. Also these tips are super handy with making yourself comfortable on camera too! Thanks, Mark 👊🏼
thanks brother! here to bring the chill vibes... even though I'm spastic in real life
Before I started film school and had an assignment that was to make a mini documentary, and looked on RUclips to learn some more techniques for a different perspective, I found this channel and I find my self wanting to do more documentaries after watching a majority of your video's.
Don't get me wrong I'm still going to make movies but now I'll add more documentaries to my list.
Thank you Mark for all the advice, maybe I can make enough to be able to add AOD to my studies in near future
We made AOD for filmmakers exactly yourself. When you join AOD you’ll have an entire guide book and road map to make the films on your heart, step by step. Plus you’ll have an entire community helping you along the way! It’ll be a game changer for you. Hope to see you in September for the launch
Ah man, you keep releasing perfect videos at the perfect timing for stuff I’m filming. Thank you so much! 🙌🙏♥️
Excellent tips. I loved this!!
Halfway through watching this video, a friend came into my office distressed by a difficult phone call he'd just had. I stopped the video, swivelled my chair around, and gave him my full attention. While we sat and talked I just kept thinking "lean forward in your chair, lean forward in your chair." It was a deeply poignant moment.
I’m sure your friend appreciated your undivided attention ♥️♥️
Great recommendations. The more you can make your subject comfortable, the more they’ll open up in an interview.
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Took the small space idea for a piece I just did , a great tip when you don’t want people who are new to being on camera to feel nervous ! We have the coolest gear and it’s great , but often we don’t realize an everyday person is put in front of this autobot of a rig to open up about their lives
GREAT ADVICE AS ALWAYS MARK. THANKS FOR SHARING
thank you!!
This came at a great time, really appreciate all of your experience and wisdom!
Glad it helped!!
Going to shoot some interviews today, and worried about them being comfortable, so your video is PERFECT timing!
I always feel inspired, after watching one of your videos Thanks Mark! Regards from Argentina!
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Thaanks Mark
👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
Great video, on an important topic. Thanks for sharing.
great vid, i'm in the process of making my first Doc looking forward to the course!
Looking forward to having you in AOD!
I've been binging your channel recently and the content, wisdom and experience you share is amazing. Thank you
Glad you enjoy it!
Always gold from Mark. Great tips once again :)
-Jason
Oh hi Mark, great tips about fffffffff ffffffffff filming styles!
So good advice, thanks for sharing exactly this. Really do enjoy your videos, keep up what you doing. Cheers
Thanks Mark! Working alone and managing both cameras, sound, lighting and the interview itself always is so much pressure. That's why I tend to go with a voice over style as much as possible. That way, I can really have a nice conversation and the person feels less intimidated by the gear (single mic instead of...well everything). And since I do short corporate videos, the voice over method works pretty well!
I'm doing a whole video about interview styles very soon!
I’ve learned SO much from your videos. It even helps my basic, talking head videos better. I love that a lot of your tips come from the mindset of a director and is backed up with amazing production. I need to do a better job of laying out a vision before asking people questions on camera…
You said hotel room interviews and I was like dang bro, didn’t know I’ve been watching your work since I was 15
Just ran several corporate testimonial interviews last week, I've run probably 100+ over the years and always felt like I've improved over time but am always looking to learn more since it's so important to the overall production to have honest & candid interviews. Was just thinking how I never see this taught so thanks for this!
Very handy tips, yes some news / documentary style interviews, it's tricky to balance between setting up lights or keep it minimal to make people feel more comfortable to help get better answers.
so great, man. the kinda content that shapes more than just great filmmakers but great human beings. seriously. meaningful stuff here. looking forward to AOD
Ever notice that AOD is “Heart of Documentary” if you pull the T at the beginning? The Art of Documentary.
You’re welcome. You will not be able to unsee it now.
Mark dude, you and Dan Mace honestly inspire my work so much dude. I'd love to see a collab.
Sick video man thank you chaotically
The topics you cover are so beneficial to me. The thoughtfulness and compassion you bring to your craft is very inspirational. Thank you so much!
Great tips! Love your videos!
Love it!! Really great advice
Good stuff. I would also add that as soon as the talent arrives on site, it’s good to acknowledge them & get them talking immediately, just to make them comfortable & set the tone that you’re interested in what they have to say.
(Talent/subject/interviewee)
I learnt a lot from this! Especially rule number 2. Thanks a lot for this video
This is helpful key’s 👍🏼
I love that these are so practical and useful as I've been wanting to do some interviews this year. Really appreciate the value you give on your vids bud. Looking forward to more like this!
Thanks for the tips.
Said the waitress
sooo good
Ahh so use full mark thank you for this awesome advice
You're so welcome!
Great tips once again man! Love how you keep helping me in my documentary journey 🙏🏼
One more awesome video!! Can you make a video about how to shoot a nice BTS ?
Shoot wide my friend.
Exactly!
Nice video Mark. Love your content.
Glad you enjoy it! Thanks Griffin
Mark, can you make a video on things to tell a client to get them prepped for filming an inteview. I.e. what to wear, makeup?, how to speak on camera, etc.
Great video. I have learned a lot. BTW, could you pls share how to make your background so dark? Your room does't look too big. The back wall should be pretty close to your key light. how to block the key light ?
Bro, your exposure is unmatched. haha.
Leaning in and listening in the position you showed normally is considered to be bored and tired so that you have to support your head not to fall down or off :-)
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great stuff as always, dude-
naisu! thanks m8
The basics of shooting
Thank you!!
Rockin. Thank you very much
Thanks a lot.. Mr. Mark Bone.. Krishna.haribol 🙏🕉️📿
Most welcome
beautiful 🏆🏆🎆🎆
Great tips! I will be shooting a few interviews next week and definitely will apply everything I've learned here. I'm also considering taking the AOD course, I'm sure there will be a great content!
Petar, you’re gonna love AOD. It’s a game changer. I still go back and watch the content we shot before some of my own shoots. It’s that good. Look forward to having you part of the AOD community in September!
@@markbone Great, I'm in the waiting list!
Heck yeah!! See you soon!
It’s like I’m in school watching his videos.
Thanks man
Liquid gold
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Mark, I see you walk around with the FX6 handheld - isn't the footage too shaky? Or do you use the gyro stabilisation to fix it in post? I tried it with the C100 and it was a mess :) - but I need to practice ninja walk a lot more!
Zero stabilizer. Just soft hands. And the c100 was too light for handheld IMO
@@markbone so I need a heavy lens and more workout. Gotcha! :D
Hey Mark, when would you say is the best time to use a Gimbal...I see alot of your videos...yourself and team just rolling freehand.
Only 1% will ever be able to do this. It is learnable, have no illusions. But it requires too many social blunders. That for most to face them, would require questioning a lifetime of deeply ingrained rationalisations about one's personality being introverted. It is a rare soul....the introvert, who forces consciously by way of classical conditioning, the habits of the extrovert.
A very rare soul indeed.
I think more than 1% of people are capable of giving eye contact and smiling during an interview
I love the camera support rig at 01:14! Whatever works, right?
Haha - never saw that until you mentioned it!
Hi, Thanks for your videos. I have a question that keeps bothering me as I am seeking for an answer. How do you (or everybody for that matter) deal with Release Form? Main subjects but also background people in some of the scene. Thanks, Best. G.
You forgot “wear a hat” apparently. Very helpful stuff.
it's crucial
All this for free! 😎
Imagine what is in the art of documentary when I’m giving this away for free??
Mark where did you get that white shirt you're wearing?
latreartandstyle.com
Quick pronunciation question… Is is “abowt” or “aboot”? Please advise.
It’s “ A🥾 “
Lol. Thanks for the clarification!
Mark here promoting other Marks... shit man my name is not Mark 😭
Clever door 69
thanks for the content!
The thing that you need to listen to people and show genuine interest is important for every part in life. This video reminded me of that again!