These two Ryan and Todd, made this fun and easy to listen too and comprehend. So transparent, well no sooo, but easy to understand and informative. As a videographer working for others, the thought of making my own short movie has crossed my mind repeatedly. I'm gonna be watching more of their vids for advice and KNOWLEDGE!!
This was probably one of your best, of all channels, episode ever, as far as staying true to the opening statement of, "the show that takes the mystery out of the effects and techniques of some of your favorite Hollywood films..." BY FAR.
This episode was put together for the reasons said in it. These are thing that have clicked for me over the years, and once they did, helped the most. It may seem like "common sense", but if you are a new filmmaker, hearing it said in this context is something I think is very important, as someone else telling me these thing is what helped me as I was learning. It's very easy to think "of course" to all this stuff, until you are on set.
Great tips, Ryan. Being open to what you can do better and needing to do things differently is a great canvass for change and growth! I'll definitely be taking that as the biggest tip on my next shoot.
Double plus on this. You go on set expecting to trust the director. In many ways a director needs to focus more on not losing the actors trust rather than gaining it. Preparation and pre-production is key, also don't talk yourself down.
Hi, Ryan. You do not know how grateful I am for your tutorials. As a filmmaker princimpiante I do not miss any of your comments even though I do not speak English. I bought a dictionary and a translator to learn as much as possible from your experiences. Good luck and much success!
GREAT vid Ryan. I love that bts commentary about Tell. Im on my first directing job, and your experiences are really helping me. A lot of this is SO true. Great gear advice too. Thanks again.
I agree with Ryan's feelings on the foundations of shot lists and at least having something written down. I recently made a horror film from start to finish in 48hrs. The night before the shoot I did my shot lists and when it came to the shoot, I look at them twice and never did again cause I knew in my head how I wanted the short to look like.
Great video on run and gun guerrilla filmmaking, guys. I can understand your frustration with Losses on certain aspects (the location, the attire, Josh's youthful appearance) but that was basically working with what you had at the time. Despite those issues, it turned out great imo. I hope you will make a sequel to Losses and get to shoot it your way. Perhaps include some practical effects like squibs but it depends on what kind of budget you have.
OMG! You guys Rock! I really needed this segment today. I am at the half way point in my new short film Submerge: The Chronicles of Ni're. We are filming tonight and everything you talked about is so true on a run and gun shoot. I will be putting your advice in effect tonight and this weekend at our shoot. Thanks again Film Riot!
It's a fact of film making but one you get used to very quickly. You can shoot the final scene on the first day. That's why cast and crew needs to have an intimate knowledge of the storyline. One useful tip is to gather the cast and run the film like a play, even if you have to use scripts. Filming this also helps the director scrutinise the story and performances.
I think the storyboard is in the order of your story. The shot list is about the order in which you are going to shoot, which may be very different based on location/actor availability etc.
Me thinks you didn't pay much attention to the episode. But hey, everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Though, you aren't entitled to insult the people who did get it and were helped by it. This community is a kind and constructive one, if you wish to be a part of it, please try to be so as well.
From an actor's POV, a director gains your trust initially by appearing to have everything under control on the shoot. Even if it's not the case - the perception of "knowing what you're doing" will gain the confidence of your cast and crew! As long as that perception is there, your cast and crew will trust you...
Hey Ryan, I thought the location of losses was fine because although that sort of thing might not be happening there it didn't bother me because of they way you set up the lighting it made it look fine. As far as wardrobe goes it was just that one guy with the shirt that looked weird to me and i really liked losses a lot.
I tuned in your page last night and I think its fantastic I'm hoping to grow with what I do and your videos are sending me on that path and just want to say keep up the great work
I worked on a run&gun for a TV show a while back & as an actor it's the most challenging way I've worked but also so much fun! It's crazy dynamic & when it goes right there is such a great immediacy about the way things move, jumping from setup to setup. It is hard though especially as I didn't know the crew & met them on set. I was cast by photo, got the script the next day & we shot the day after BTW Ryan, do you have an irish cousin called Colm? I'm working with a guy who is the image of you
Think of it from the point of view of someone who hasn't yet organised a run and gun shoot. Both Ryan and Todd are professionals and to people trying to get into the industry their words are encouraging. Although they might not impart new knowledge, they show us it's okay think the way we do. These videos are aimed at beginners and if you feel that's not good enough for you, take the effort to look for something more advanced and stop trolling people who do a great job at offering free advice.
Wow, I didn't really notice any of that stuff on losses... Now, I'm not a movie/short film critique, I watch movies to be immersed in a story and don't waste my time picking apart the stuff you listed. Though, now that you point them out, I see what you are saying. :)
That's what I remember about Losses. You always say bad audio will take the audience right out. Well same goes for bad wardrobe because I couldn't take it seriously. Glad you owned it! Still a fun video.
What would you recomend for young filmakers just starting out and they have a big family and can't always shoot in the house or get a drive to a location? Oh, and getting things done on the cheap (such as cameras with descent quality, mikes and costumes). And what do you do if you need to get a location that someone owns? Is there a way to use firecrackers as tiny explosions? Or is there a safe way to make a bunch of dirt and stuff to go flying like an explosion? I would be very greatful for the help.
An effect that Steven Spielberg used when he was a little kid was to take little wooden planks, bury them halfway in the dirt and then place a fulcrum point in between. Whenever an actor would run over the wooden piece that's sticking out, it would look like gunfire at the ground
Ok H&DS9, First, get your YT Page all set up. Fill in the About section so we know what you're about. Improvise, Adapt, and Overcome should be your mantra; if you can't do it one way, try another. An exercise I am working on is shooting lots of footage, and then piecing a story out of it. You can always shoot somewhere, so shoot there and make a story to fit. Film Riot has lots of tutorials on different effects, but there are tons more that don't require software. Research how they did bullet impacts in the 70's and 80's. Again, work with what you have, learn the craft, and expand it as you gain knowledge, experience, and have a few more bucks to spend!
You could try 7zip but honestly a stack of external hard drives is the only way to go. You can get a 250GB HDD for thirty bucks, that'd sort you right out.
Hey Ryan, I want to shoot a short action film something like losses with lots of guns and a few fights or maybe one fight. I was wondering if you have any tips on how to Film a fight scene most preferably in one take or if thats not possible then tips on how to get the fight scene right but by using different camera angles.
Ryan i am currently using the canon rebel t3i to do my filmmaking. I know you use the canon 5d primarily and i was just wondering would you recommend upgrading it or buying a better dslr?
Post flyers into all the neighbours homes in the direct shoot area with email contact details and an explanation of the shoot including timing and shoot length. Do it on a Saturday so people aren't grouchy about working the next day
If I'm not completely mistaken, Alexander the Great owned rather a large part of the world by the time he was 19, so, no, I don't think Josh was too young, but the security guards' 'uniforms' were hilarious. But I still love that film, still one of the most professional short films on this here youtube :-)
What's the difference between a shot list and storyboard? I mean I know the storyboard is about drawing but if you do a storyboard you don't need to do a shot list since all the shots are drawn right?
I'll never get tired of Josh's comments behind the camera.
Seanny D same
Your wisdom in film has grown a lot since the very early videos in Film Riot! You have taught me well Ryan Sensei.
These two Ryan and Todd, made this fun and easy to listen too and comprehend. So transparent, well no sooo, but easy to understand and informative. As a videographer working for others, the thought of making my own short movie has crossed my mind repeatedly. I'm gonna be watching more of their vids for advice and KNOWLEDGE!!
This was probably one of your best, of all channels, episode ever, as far as staying true to the opening statement of, "the show that takes the mystery out of the effects and techniques of some of your favorite Hollywood films..."
BY FAR.
This episode was put together for the reasons said in it. These are thing that have clicked for me over the years, and once they did, helped the most. It may seem like "common sense", but if you are a new filmmaker, hearing it said in this context is something I think is very important, as someone else telling me these thing is what helped me as I was learning. It's very easy to think "of course" to all this stuff, until you are on set.
What i love about the whole Film Riot crew is that they are so transparent! No lies, no faking, everything is ORGANIC. Please don't ever stop...
That awesome. So happy to hear the show helped! That is our biggest hope.
Losses is the best short film I've seen in my entire life! Ryan, don't beat yourself about it.
That's what I do. On Proximity I was Director, Cam op and am currently editing it. :) It's how I've done all my films so far.
We will when it gets closer.
Is it just me or has Ryan’s right eyebrow only loaded 50%?
Those are coming. This was about the philosophy of run and gun. It's much needed info for people starting out. More hands on stuff is coming.
No. We said in the last episode up that we were taking a break, and gave the date that it would return. ;)
The most amazing filmmaking feat of all: doing the Domain.com ad differently every time.
Comes back tomorrow! Super excited to bring it back finally. :) And thanks man!
Great tips, Ryan. Being open to what you can do better and needing to do things differently is a great canvass for change and growth! I'll definitely be taking that as the biggest tip on my next shoot.
Double plus on this. You go on set expecting to trust the director. In many ways a director needs to focus more on not losing the actors trust rather than gaining it.
Preparation and pre-production is key, also don't talk yourself down.
Hi, Ryan. You do not know how grateful I am for your tutorials. As a filmmaker princimpiante I do not miss any of your comments even though I do not speak English. I bought a dictionary and a translator to learn as much as possible from your experiences. Good luck and much success!
GREAT vid Ryan. I love that bts commentary about Tell. Im on my first directing job, and your experiences are really helping me. A lot of this is SO true. Great gear advice too. Thanks again.
Planning on it. :)
I just realized Ryan's love for 1 word movie titles: Tell, Losses, Proximity, Outsiders and of course, Operation.
I agree with Ryan's feelings on the foundations of shot lists and at least having something written down. I recently made a horror film from start to finish in 48hrs. The night before the shoot I did my shot lists and when it came to the shoot, I look at them twice and never did again cause I knew in my head how I wanted the short to look like.
Great video on run and gun guerrilla filmmaking, guys. I can understand your frustration with Losses on certain aspects (the location, the attire, Josh's youthful appearance) but that was basically working with what you had at the time. Despite those issues, it turned out great imo. I hope you will make a sequel to Losses and get to shoot it your way. Perhaps include some practical effects like squibs but it depends on what kind of budget you have.
Thanks Ryan my friends and I do a lot of run and gun filmmaking and there was some really helpful stuff in this episode!
THE BEST tutorials on the web. PERIOD!
And now you've done the epic short film Ballistic!! Amazing how time has passed
Thank you sir!
Hey! Did somebody say *Run N Gun?* 🤩 Thanks for sharing Ryan!
That's my computer! She's a beast!
I've been slowly recreating every film riot how-to one by one. I look forward to my first real run-n-gun.
"Losses" is kind of like a dark reimagining of "Agent Cody Banks", or something. There's definitely more of that story than was in the film.
OMG! You guys Rock! I really needed this segment today. I am at the half way point in my new short film Submerge: The Chronicles of Ni're. We are filming tonight and everything you talked about is so true on a run and gun shoot. I will be putting your advice in effect tonight and this weekend at our shoot. Thanks again Film Riot!
I've told my actors the "film is forever" thing before... I'm glad other people say that. :)
It's a fact of film making but one you get used to very quickly. You can shoot the final scene on the first day. That's why cast and crew needs to have an intimate knowledge of the storyline. One useful tip is to gather the cast and run the film like a play, even if you have to use scripts. Filming this also helps the director scrutinise the story and performances.
Thanks man.
I have been thinking that for months but never commented on it. Glad somebody else noticed!
Great tips. I did my indie feature run & gun guerrilla style. An awesome way to make a movie. Less restriction on the flow of creativity.
I think the storyboard is in the order of your story. The shot list is about the order in which you are going to shoot, which may be very different based on location/actor availability etc.
Glad you liked it man! :)
I like the part about giving choices on scenes/shots etc. when you're squeezed for time.
As always good stuff guys. These tips help whether shooting live or moving the camera around in a 3D Programs. Thank you.
Me thinks you didn't pay much attention to the episode. But hey, everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Though, you aren't entitled to insult the people who did get it and were helped by it. This community is a kind and constructive one, if you wish to be a part of it, please try to be so as well.
"...pain's temporary. film is forever..." ROFL...frikin Josh!!!
We actually did that about 3 years ago. I think it was a star wars thing.
I can't wait to see it!:) I am ready for another Action/adventure from FilmRiot!:)
From an actor's POV, a director gains your trust initially by appearing to have everything under control on the shoot. Even if it's not the case - the perception of "knowing what you're doing" will gain the confidence of your cast and crew! As long as that perception is there, your cast and crew will trust you...
Hey Ryan, I thought the location of losses was fine because although that sort of thing might not be happening there it didn't bother me because of they way you set up the lighting it made it look fine. As far as wardrobe goes it was just that one guy with the shirt that looked weird to me and i really liked losses a lot.
I tuned in your page last night and I think its fantastic I'm hoping to grow with what I do and your videos are sending me on that path and just want to say keep up the great work
I like the episode it definitely is about communication which has been an issue for me during college
This thing between Todd and Ry felt like a therapy session.
Jeez...I liked "Losses" a lot. But I get where you're coming from on those points.
Thank you Ryan Sensai.
Sensei*
hey, it's the Ireland shirt from the first episodes of Film Riot. Ah, nostalgia.
Great show. Love to get more such interviews.
NICE! I fricking hope you guys shot a bts for the c500 and such! And, where did u get that sweet cinema sign? I WANT!
It wasn't trying to have one. It was an action sequence essentially. A 9 minute fun ride.
I think I saw a Mic at the top right during interview..!
You guys are always so helpful! thank you :)
I worked on a run&gun for a TV show a while back & as an actor it's the most challenging way I've worked but also so much fun! It's crazy dynamic & when it goes right there is such a great immediacy about the way things move, jumping from setup to setup. It is hard though especially as I didn't know the crew & met them on set. I was cast by photo, got the script the next day & we shot the day after
BTW Ryan, do you have an irish cousin called Colm? I'm working with a guy who is the image of you
Think of it from the point of view of someone who hasn't yet organised a run and gun shoot. Both Ryan and Todd are professionals and to people trying to get into the industry their words are encouraging. Although they might not impart new knowledge, they show us it's okay think the way we do. These videos are aimed at beginners and if you feel that's not good enough for you, take the effort to look for something more advanced and stop trolling people who do a great job at offering free advice.
You should have us do 5 hour challenges, different from monday challenges. That would be really fun.
This is gold Ryan, gold! (Spoken like Banya did to Jerry in Seinfeld) Thanks for these tips :)
This episode was very very useful! Thank you so much!
Wow, I didn't really notice any of that stuff on losses... Now, I'm not a movie/short film critique, I watch movies to be immersed in a story and don't waste my time picking apart the stuff you listed. Though, now that you point them out, I see what you are saying. :)
That's what I remember about Losses. You always say bad audio will take the audience right out. Well same goes for bad wardrobe because I couldn't take it seriously. Glad you owned it! Still a fun video.
Thanks Ryan, do you also have any suggestions on glidecams? I'm looking in on getting one, and I don't have a ton of money to spend.
What would you recomend for young filmakers just starting out and they have a big family and can't always shoot in the house or get a drive to a location? Oh, and getting things done on the cheap (such as cameras with descent quality, mikes and costumes). And what do you do if you need to get a location that someone owns? Is there a way to use firecrackers as tiny explosions? Or is there a safe way to make a bunch of dirt and stuff to go flying like an explosion? I would be very greatful for the help.
An effect that Steven Spielberg used when he was a little kid was to take little wooden planks, bury them halfway in the dirt and then place a fulcrum point in between. Whenever an actor would run over the wooden piece that's sticking out, it would look like gunfire at the ground
Ok H&DS9,
First, get your YT Page all set up. Fill in the About section so we know what you're about. Improvise, Adapt, and Overcome should be your mantra; if you can't do it one way, try another. An exercise I am working on is shooting lots of footage, and then piecing a story out of it. You can always shoot somewhere, so shoot there and make a story to fit. Film Riot has lots of tutorials on different effects, but there are tons more that don't require software. Research how they did bullet impacts in the 70's and 80's.
Again, work with what you have, learn the craft, and expand it as you gain knowledge, experience, and have a few more bucks to spend!
Albert Rasch Thanks.
Don't use a copyrighted image as your profile picture, and ORGANIZE YOUR CHANNEL!
bringing back that sweater Rye. memories.
You could try 7zip but honestly a stack of external hard drives is the only way to go. You can get a 250GB HDD for thirty bucks, that'd sort you right out.
you know what I just realized... all of film riots video titles end with exclamation marks. I'm sure other people have noticed this, right?
Maria Claire No? None of the ones even in the recommended tab have exclamation marks.
You guys should do an episode about different editing softwares
Pretty good video: there are some solid tips in here.
Hey Ryan, I want to shoot a short action film something like losses with lots of guns and a few fights or maybe one fight. I was wondering if you have any tips on how to Film a fight scene most preferably in one take or if thats not possible then tips on how to get the fight scene right but by using different camera angles.
These were some fantastic tips guys. Thanks!
Nils Engvall Hey! Make more guerilla filmmaking tutorials!! I'm waiting!!
The ireland shirt!! From the original film riot opening !!!!
What's your advice on shooting a tracking shot, outside, at night, in the snow, without hearing complaints from the neighbors about the lighting?
Great! This helped me a lot, thanks Ryan!
Fantastic tips. Keep it up fella's!
You can just create another series of losses named "losses 2" I love your videos and like to cheer you up
so excited!
Ryan i am currently using the canon rebel t3i to do my filmmaking. I know you use the canon 5d primarily and i was just wondering would you recommend upgrading it or buying a better dslr?
Oh okay. thought i missed a video. because some people were so excited about it :D thanks for the informations.
Do film riot's diy tutorial, I just did it the other day and it is pretty rock'in
Enjoyed this one!
Congrats man. I wan't to make videos but with no tripod and no one with the free time to help me it's hard
Thank you for the most helpful video you've ever made.
Sweet! Thanks for the help! Btw, I'm a great fan! Anytime you guys want to come to Mobile, AL. Just let me know! ;)
Post flyers into all the neighbours homes in the direct shoot area with email contact details and an explanation of the shoot including timing and shoot length. Do it on a Saturday so people aren't grouchy about working the next day
If I'm not completely mistaken, Alexander the Great owned rather a large part of the world by the time he was 19, so, no, I don't think Josh was too young, but the security guards' 'uniforms' were hilarious. But I still love that film, still one of the most professional short films on this here youtube :-)
Are you guys doing bloodtober this year?
"That made more sense than sense it's self." -Josh Conolly
Well, the show is missed. It's one of my favorites on RUclips!
Ryan what kind of lavalier microphone do you use???? TANKS :)
Shotlister. It's fantastic.
What brand of speakers do you have connected to your computer? the black ones with the yellow ring in the middle
have you done any episodes on cutting trailers?
What's the difference between a shot list and storyboard? I mean I know the storyboard is about drawing but if you do a storyboard you don't need to do a shot list since all the shots are drawn right?
So what is Proximity for a movie? Outsiders is the zombie movie right? Is there a video from ryan were he tell about the story of proximity?
Sennheiser G3. :)