Love your vids man! Always straight to the point with the perfect amount of comedy mixed in to make things interesting yet not distracting. Amount the top film tutorials on RUclips in my opinion! ❤
Alrighty senior. I just rented your kit suggestion for my son's short film project this weekend. I hope we have learned enough from you. I have 19 11-year-olds coming to a birthday party this weekend and we're trying to do another film-tackular-bday experience. He's filming the follow-up to his first one done with they were all 8.
Live in Canada, but wicked video as always! Agreed though it’s better to rent gear if you can! I say owning a decent camera and renting lenses for it and lighting will work out for shorts. sound, I find you hire someone that is passionate about sound and has invested time and money towards that and you can get a dope short for a decent price!!
So happy to find your channel. Such great advice for filmmakers. Also I love that you use LUMIX cameras. Not a brand that talked about compared to other mirrorless cameras
This is AWESOME Kent! Thank you for taking the time to put this together. I was totally unaware of borrowlenses! I actually wanted to make some comparison videos for RUclips and was going to ask friends to use their cameras. This is much easier...good tip!
I really recommend buying, not borrowing. You can’t put a price on being able to experiment and practice with your gear any time you want with no limit.
I agree. Because how can you practice if you have to rent it will cost you more in the long run if you have to rent once a month. If the customer is requesting a specific expensive camera that is when you rent .
Kent- your personal story would make a great documentary. Thank you for your priceless information, tips, tricks and just GBA. “General Bad-assery!” Just made that up but it’s true. I can only imagine the number of film makers you have inspired. Hundreds. Including myself.
Thank you very much your presentations very informational I'm looking to do a small movie haven't decided how I just wanted to get some information😊 will be getting back in touch with you when I get ready
Great video. I would like to see standards to meet to get your film/ short film into a festival. I believe that should be what we all should be working towards.
Came here from watching the Flash Drive thriller. Massively inspired by literally ever shot, dialogue, lighting, acting and sound design. Brilliantly executed. I’m thinking of getting into content creation/interviews/short films/cinematography. Unfortunately rentals in my area don’t have the same setups in your description as micro four thirds aren’t used much in my region. Saw in the description that you used a lumix zoom lens. The full frame equivalent of 24-70 2.8. As a Sony shooter I’d like to purchase a 28 -75 Tamron 2.8 for photo/video as well as film/content. Do you think 28mm on the wide end would cause any issues or restrictions? Could I get shots like you with a this lens? I would prefer not to go for the 24-70 2.8 due to size issues.
Subscribed. I wish there was a reduced kit. I have an A7III, 24-70 and 70-210mm lenses, a Benro fluid head tripod. I do not have a gimbal yet (but I will have it in March 2024) and no mics/sound recording equipment and no lights/diffusers. Also, no monitor.
I hear Sachtler tripods are the go-to for a lot of TV news camera people as well as filmmakers and corporate video makers. However, the one time I tried a particular Sachtler tripod, I was turned off by its head (and it's a head a lot of people use and like, too - the FSB 8T). Every time I use the pan bar to tilt up or down, the "teeth" are so fine, they slip easily, no matter how tight you tighten it! Am I doing something wrong, or do other people experience this? Also, the FSB 8T has an illuminated bubble level, but Sachtler couldn't just put a simple button on the head to turn it on - no no - you have to tap it...HARD...to get the light to turn on. I've had many a painful fingertip thanks to Sachtler!
thank you! the only thing stopping me from renting is not knowing how to send everything back... is there a certain way we should send the equipment back??
If you’re a cinematographer (or not even) I absolutely think it’s best to find whatever camera you can afford and learn it well. Switching cameras or only having a small window of time to learn a daunting camera system seems like a waste of money to me. This is assuming you’re all about operating camera yourself on your shorts. When you’re new, you feel totally blind to new camera systems and don’t keep switching. Stick to something. I was using a fs7 when I started and it was rented from my film school. It was the worst experience ever because I was too new then (2017). Find a simplistic system with decent specs and stay there. Learn it’s quirks and play to its strengths. And care more about lighting and lenses. Good vintage lenses can be way cheaper than new shitty kit lenses. Research the hell out of this stuff.
If you have an account and it's your first order it should work, but lmk if it's still giving you trouble. You can add anything you want to the kit just by adding it to your order. If you want to subtract anything you'd have to not use the kit and add the items you want individually.
I want to off by doing short interview video on those fighting trafficking in the Bay Area. At this point the dime is on me. I really do not want to sync sound to the video. What camera, lense and sound can I affordably use? I have been involved in video production in another life. Thanks. Anyone can comment.
BorrowLenses screwed me and a bunch of customers over back in May. Cancelled our orders for no reason and didn't give us an explanation. They cancelled my order day before the shoot and I was left hanging. Lost out on a job because of them
$300 ... yeah, right. The Rode Go 2 mic system will cost that much alone in Australia. Try $3k, and even then you'll probably be short. Oh wait, those are rental costs? Sure, as long as you're only ever going to make one movie and you happen to live in a major city and they rent low-end trinkets to amateurs (most don't). The rest of the world scours ebay, Craigslist, FB marketplace and Gumtree for bargains and delays their projects until all the components have been repaired, assembled, prepped and tested. And without the benefit of being able to familiarize oneself with this gear in film school, the amateur you're addressing needs to own this stuff to figure out how to use it anyhow.
Could you please make a video about “how to publish your short film”?
upload it to youtube?
@@thebenjaminrupp i think they mean getting the budget for your short film
thanks for all your efforts in lowering the bar of entry for so many of us!
As a local Virginia filmmaker your videos are so informative and inspiring. This starter kit has me pumped to make another short film! Thank you!
Nice to hear that you are inspired. Keep spreading!
All your videos are like treasure for beginner independant filmakers ! Thank you very much Standard
You take such good care of us aspiring filmmakers 🙏🙏
Just wanted to mention you've been a real inspiration for me to start making and writing movies. Thank you
Love your vids man! Always straight to the point with the perfect amount of comedy mixed in to make things interesting yet not distracting. Amount the top film tutorials on RUclips in my opinion! ❤
Alrighty senior. I just rented your kit suggestion for my son's short film project this weekend. I hope we have learned enough from you. I have 19 11-year-olds coming to a birthday party this weekend and we're trying to do another film-tackular-bday experience. He's filming the follow-up to his first one done with they were all 8.
Christmas came early with this vid. Thank you for all this info !!! 😭
“Keeping tripod for the rest of your life”… hilarious segment!
Anyway, thank you for sharing your valuable info!!!
Just found your channel and you're easily one of my favorite film advisors. Great info and the coolest delivery. Good stuff. Subbed.
Dope video! Thanks for the info. Will be checking out your short films, much love bro
Live in Canada, but wicked video as always! Agreed though it’s better to rent gear if you can! I say owning a decent camera and renting lenses for it and lighting will work out for shorts. sound, I find you hire someone that is passionate about sound and has invested time and money towards that and you can get a dope short for a decent price!!
“This light is giving me a nice little rim” - Standard Story Company 2022
10:48
Yes I also like how you speak nice and swiftly, and don't waste too much time.
So happy to find your channel. Such great advice for filmmakers. Also I love that you use LUMIX cameras. Not a brand that talked about compared to other mirrorless cameras
This is AWESOME Kent! Thank you for taking the time to put this together. I was totally unaware of borrowlenses! I actually wanted to make some comparison videos for RUclips and was going to ask friends to use their cameras. This is much easier...good tip!
I really recommend buying, not borrowing. You can’t put a price on being able to experiment and practice with your gear any time you want with no limit.
I agree. Because how can you practice if you have to rent it will cost you more in the long run if you have to rent once a month. If the customer is requesting a specific expensive camera that is when you rent .
@@furiousfann 100% agree
Kent- your personal story would make a great documentary. Thank you for your priceless information, tips, tricks and just GBA. “General Bad-assery!” Just made that up but it’s true. I can only imagine the number of film makers you have inspired. Hundreds. Including myself.
Thank you very much your presentations very informational I'm looking to do a small movie haven't decided how I just wanted to get some information😊 will be getting back in touch with you when I get ready
Bro , love from india.
Someday when im director I hope to meet you man.
I admire your work. You deserve a lot more than this
3:15 Is it the natural lighting, or is it the actor's intensity that really draws you into this scene?
And you can also stick a wireless rode mic on the end of a pole
for those shirtless scenes ;)
This is great. Thanks!! I'll send you a link to my short film when it is done.
Great video. I would like to see standards to meet to get your film/ short film into a festival. I believe that should be what we all should be working towards.
just subscribed to your chanel! great stuff man thank you!!
Thanks for the sub!
I realize the Lumix G9 is somewhat better than a G95 but I sold my G95 after comparing it with an Iphone 13. I use the Iphone now.
The demo was masterful
Could you please make a video about “how to publish your short film”?
Came here from watching the Flash Drive thriller. Massively inspired by literally ever shot, dialogue, lighting, acting and sound design. Brilliantly executed.
I’m thinking of getting into content creation/interviews/short films/cinematography. Unfortunately rentals in my area don’t have the same setups in your description as micro four thirds aren’t used much in my region. Saw in the description that you used a lumix zoom lens. The full frame equivalent of 24-70 2.8.
As a Sony shooter I’d like to purchase a 28 -75 Tamron 2.8 for photo/video as well as film/content. Do you think 28mm on the wide end would cause any issues or restrictions? Could I get shots like you with a this lens?
I would prefer not to go for the 24-70 2.8 due to size issues.
What this guy said...Salute!
Thank you
How long does shipping take with borrow lens? Is it reliable to know what day it will arrive so we can plan our shoots?
I tell all my friends to rent and they all just don't understand it.
can you please make another video on pre production. pleeeeaaasee
5in1 reflector is a staple for a low budget setup. Just to many uses for like 20 bucks.
Subscribed.
I wish there was a reduced kit. I have an A7III, 24-70 and 70-210mm lenses, a Benro fluid head tripod. I do not have a gimbal yet (but I will have it in March 2024) and no mics/sound recording equipment and no lights/diffusers. Also, no monitor.
I hear Sachtler tripods are the go-to for a lot of TV news camera people as well as filmmakers and corporate video makers. However, the one time I tried a particular Sachtler tripod, I was turned off by its head (and it's a head a lot of people use and like, too - the FSB 8T). Every time I use the pan bar to tilt up or down, the "teeth" are so fine, they slip easily, no matter how tight you tighten it! Am I doing something wrong, or do other people experience this?
Also, the FSB 8T has an illuminated bubble level, but Sachtler couldn't just put a simple button on the head to turn it on - no no - you have to tap it...HARD...to get the light to turn on. I've had many a painful fingertip thanks to Sachtler!
thank you! the only thing stopping me from renting is not knowing how to send everything back... is there a certain way we should send the equipment back??
Return shipping labels are included, you can just put it all back in the box and drop at a UPS store. They make it really easy 👌
@@StandardStoryCo thank you
GH5S might be an option + reduces your needed light
Good stuff
If you’re a cinematographer (or not even) I absolutely think it’s best to find whatever camera you can afford and learn it well. Switching cameras or only having a small window of time to learn a daunting camera system seems like a waste of money to me. This is assuming you’re all about operating camera yourself on your shorts. When you’re new, you feel totally blind to new camera systems and don’t keep switching. Stick to something. I was using a fs7 when I started and it was rented from my film school. It was the worst experience ever because I was too new then (2017). Find a simplistic system with decent specs and stay there. Learn it’s quirks and play to its strengths. And care more about lighting and lenses. Good vintage lenses can be way cheaper than new shitty kit lenses. Research the hell out of this stuff.
The code does not work. And is there any way to add or subtract to this?
If you have an account and it's your first order it should work, but lmk if it's still giving you trouble. You can add anything you want to the kit just by adding it to your order. If you want to subtract anything you'd have to not use the kit and add the items you want individually.
This video is fantastic
Can you do one for a little more money lol
great advice! guess it's not targeted towards people like me, who don't have rentals where they live... oh well
Fire man, ❤
How can I reach you
How i get this gear i am from iraq
I want to off by doing short interview video on those fighting trafficking in the Bay Area. At this point the dime is on me. I really do not want to sync sound to the video. What camera, lense and sound can I affordably use? I have been involved in video production in another life. Thanks. Anyone can comment.
more cat please
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BorrowLenses screwed me and a bunch of customers over back in May. Cancelled our orders for no reason and didn't give us an explanation. They cancelled my order day before the shoot and I was left hanging. Lost out on a job because of them
Wow that's a bummer, I've only had good experiences renting from them
former employee. nightmare place to work and that time you are referencing still wakes me up at night
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$300 ... yeah, right. The Rode Go 2 mic system will cost that much alone in Australia. Try $3k, and even then you'll probably be short. Oh wait, those are rental costs? Sure, as long as you're only ever going to make one movie and you happen to live in a major city and they rent low-end trinkets to amateurs (most don't). The rest of the world scours ebay, Craigslist, FB marketplace and Gumtree for bargains and delays their projects until all the components have been repaired, assembled, prepped and tested. And without the benefit of being able to familiarize oneself with this gear in film school, the amateur you're addressing needs to own this stuff to figure out how to use it anyhow.
Let’s say you don’t have a computer or laptop
Which video editing app would you say has the most to offer for its price?
DaVinci Resolve at $0 is hard to beat!