Film Yourself and Look Cinematic (3 Simple Ways)

"YES, YOU CAN!" - Even with a cheap camera and no one to help-you can create a cinematic vlog.
In this video, I’ll break down 3 main tips to help you shoot solo while making your video feel more cinematic - no fancy equipment needed.
▶️ CHAPTERS:
- 00:00 Intro
- 00:15 The False Belief of "Cinematic" Elements
- 01:15 The Mood for Cinematic Quality
- 02:16 The Setting
- 03:57 The Space
- 04:48 The Composition
- 06:01 The Cinematic Sequence
- 06:51 The Matter of Cheap Camera for Film Look
- 07:57 Final Thought about Filming Yourself
▶️ YOUR OPINION MATTER
If you have any questions, suggestions, or if there's anything you'd like me to cover in future videos. I’d be truly grateful if you drop them in the comments.
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[@tahstory]

▶ CHAPTERS:
- 00:00 Intro
- 00:15 The False Belief of "Cinematic" Elements
- 01:15 The Mood for Cinematic Feel
- 02:16 The Setting
- 03:57 The Space
- 04:48 The Composition
- 06:01 The Cinematic Sequence
- 06:51 The Matter of Cheap Camera (and try to make it cinematic)
- 07:57 Final Thought about Filming Yourself

[@TravelInteresante]

I can't be more excited to follow this series!!! Amazing work!

[@tahstory]

Thank you 🙈🤍

[@RockWILK]

I love that you used Roma for so many of your examples. That film was very inspirational for me. A masterclass in composition, for sure. I’ve shot two feature films all by myself with nobody else to help, the first on my cell phone, and the second on a Panasonic S5, all manual. With two manual vintage lenses. Both became award-winning films. I love all your points, picking the time of day, using natural light, negative space, foreground, etc., etc., this is a great tutorial for anybody who thinks that they are limited because they have only themselves to do the work. At the end of the day, if you have a great story, you are all you need. You have everything right there at your fingertips, whether it’s a phone or a camera, just go out and do it, but do it with intention. Thanks for sharing, I really enjoyed this video.

[@tahstory]

Roma has been very inspirational for me as well, it changed my world of cinematography 😊

[@tahstory]

Thank you so much for leaving the feedback. And would love to check out your film, do you have them uploaded on RUclips?

[@RockWILK]

@@tahstory YES!! Me as well. Put me in a whole new place. Beautiful work.

[@moojoo1972]

Looking forward to more. Good job and thank you!

[@tahstory]

Thank you so much 😊

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[@tahstory]

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[@HussainAl--Khalil]

Great explanations. You got a subscriber, looking forward to see your growth. I had a a6500 from 2016 until recently upgrading. And you're absolutely right about equipment.

[@tahstory]

thank you so much, at the beginning i cared a lot about what camera and what lens but then i realized there are many other important aspects i need to practice, to me, camera stuff is probably roughly 10% out of the whole thing 🥺

[@krishnakishore4730]

Thanks for the video, learned a lot. Keep going

[@tahstory]

i'm glad, thank you so much 🙏🏻

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[@tahstory]

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[@themarekch]

Just came across this video. It was great information 👍 as a failed filmmaker I'm hoping to improve.

[@tahstory]

Thank you so much, we all learn and grow, let’s enjoy the process of learning 🎥😊

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[@tahstory]

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Subscribed!

[@tahstory]

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[@oddly_arts]

What camera are you using?

[@tahstory]

1 footage is on Sony A6600, and about 5 footages of night scene that i explain the false belief of cinematic quality is shot on Sony A7iv, and the rest is shot on Sony A6400 😊

[@jbx907]

[@tahstory]

😊😊

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How to contact you?

[@tahstory]

I put email in description 😊

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[@gaarax0x]

Cinema language

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She has only 108 subs? How? You deserve the world 🌍

[@tahstory]

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[@edicto_4]

Ultimate mentor 🌟🌟🌟

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[@Gideonprakash]

Good work, although It seems like you've been using different frame rates may be 30 and not 24 which is okay too, trying 24 will work better for human eye to make it seem perfectly natural.

[@tahstory]

Thank you 😊

[@kiki_mide__]

You really simplified it .. thank you ❤

[@tahstory]

My aim is to simply it and I’m glad you think so 🤍

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Subscribes❤

[@matrix_monkey]

From one filmmaker to another !! Just love and wish you all the best

[@tahstory]

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[@tahstory]

😳🥹

[@schoeferfilm]

Really good 👍🏻 filmmaking is my passion too 🎥 best cinematic greetings from an old german RUclips filmmaker 😅

[@oddly_arts]

❤

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I am hooked!

[@tahstory]

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[@jbx907]

subscribed

[@tahstory]

Thank you 😊 🙏🏽

[@flanuerbyday]

Great video Tah

[@tahstory]

Thank you 😊

[@Nehrupry]

Insightfull!

[@tahstory]

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[@francilin007]

Nice...

[@tahstory]

Thank you 😊

[@moikistudio]

So so good! ❤

[@tahstory]

Thank you so so much! 🤍

[@oddly_arts]

What camera are you using?

[@oddly_arts]

Can I know?

[@tahstory]

1 footage is on Sony A6600, and about 5 footages of night scene that i explain the false belief of cinematic quality is shot on Sony A7iv, and the rest is shot on Sony A6400 😊

[@oddly_arts]

@@tahstory thank you so much for your kind reply ❤️

[@tabithakendra1788]

Tah! It's awesome to see you coming back with a more educative approach on RUclips! Such a brave move to pivot from your former niche to this one. I have been wondering about your creative process to make not only cinematically aesthetic presentation but also the feel you convey on each of your video! Your filmmaking style is so unique! Kudos for you 😀I am looking forward to seeing more filmmaking and compelling storytelling tips!
NB: The way you present the tips makes filmmaking less intimidating. Keep it up, girl! 😉

[@tahstory]

I was planning to officially announce it after posting about 5 videos on this channel , but you found me here before anyone else, that's so cool !:) Thanks so much. I’ve actually been thinking about making this kind of content since I took a break from social media last year, i'm glad i tried 😊

[@atikanfilms]

This was amazing. Beautiful and informative. Thank you!

[@tahstory]

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[@tahstory]

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[@gitanejd]

I love the way you have explained and filmed this video. It’s so easy to understand and grasp. Thank you. Looking forward to seeing more of your content ❤

[@tahstory]

Means a lot to me, thank you 😊 🙏🏽

[@melaniegriesemer]

Love this video!! You’re so right it doesn’t have to be complicated to start

[@tahstory]

Thank you 😊🌻

[@v-vlog4873]

Awesome ❤ want to watch these kinda videos more and more ❤

[@tahstory]

Awww thank you so much, I will work on these kind more and more 😊🤍

[@Umair2007]

Simple yet so informative. I’m glad i came accross this channel. Keep up the good work.

[@tahstory]

Thank you so much 😊🌻

[@ZeBlueprint]

well done, you motivated me to start, you deserve more likes and followers :)

[@tahstory]

I’m glad you feel motivated, thank you so much 😊

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Thanks, i learned alot , im just starting out videography ❤

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[@tahstory]

Thank you 😊🙏🏽