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I just found your channel and it's just so easy to understand with beautiful shots! I am curious why do you prefer handheld rather than gimbel/stablizer?
@@ebonyrgooden I believe he said it once in an oder video. Much more organic and doesn't, seem so technical and also cause you are more versatile finding different angles, easier to adapt to the unfolding scene in front of you.
How did you get to your first paid jobs and from there how did you work your way up? Were you always hired for directing or did you go fetch coffees too at first?
1. Make sure the face of the subject is the brightest part of the image 2. Use negative fill/Create Shadows 3. Better your Background / think about background 4. Shoot on a tripod 5. Hold you shots (min 10+ seconds Let the shot unfold) Thanks for this great video. A lot of Value in just 5 minutes!
I know this is helpful for viewers but as a content creator this is often the opposite of what you want haha it discourages engagement time and the RUclips algorithms will promote the video to less people if they click off early. Not having a go just a thought before telling everyone what's coming up
@@petrolpoodle6617 thank you for you comment but I think my comment does not discourage engagement and if Mark wouldn't want comments like this he would be able to delete or hide it. Also if the Video itself is engaging most Viewers wouldn't read the comments before finishing the Video.
@@ijob98 I totally hear you and I've thought that myself too at times. As a creator myself, I do chapter my segments so that people can skip onto the next one. I'd just find it annoying if too much detail was given away. To be fair you make a strong point👍
@@petrolpoodle6617 Production quality has to be over youtube algorithm, if you video is really good people will watch it and share it, if you do video only for the YT algorithm, you won't be able to develop your own creative style or do what you really want to do ;-)
@@Fredb oh don't worry I don't disagree there, I just think it should be up to the content creator whether or not the entire contents of the video are laid out in a comment or not. And I haven't struggled with my own channel at all, I actually got to monetised in just 6 videos so I'm very very happy with how it's going ☺
I once saw a director hold his shots after a scene but he kept a straight face to make the actors feel like they had to still do something. Watching those natural moments unfold into some very interesting improv scenes was pretty cool and since then, I also try to do this.
@@joshwilson6400 Wow that was something, lol. But from reading the comments it seems the last shot in not in that specific video if that is what you were talking about...
I have found myself on many occasions, when editing my own footage that I shot, yelling at myself and the monitor for not holding a shot longer. Its always good advice to be reminded to hold the shot!
Love these tips! Especially the last one! Too often i find myself shooting just a few seconds and most of the time the shot would be so awesome if i just had captured a few more seconds. Thanks Mark for that reminder 🙏🏼
This is possibly the best 5 minutes any film maker could spend over a coffee. Simple, concise and elegantly demonstrated. Even experienced cinematographers can forget how simple it should be. Also the vibe of this video was so refreshing. “These are tips not rules”. No hard sell just a shared experience of what works for this particular filmmaker and all super easy to try. Not a video about Hollywood dolly shots or buying more gear. All the tips cost nothing. (Ok but a 5 in 1 reflector is cheap as chips and will be your best friend forever). This really felt like filmmaking as it should be and hopefully will inspire anyone to go out and shoot without worrying about the latest LUT pack or their camera resolution. Simply excellent. Thank you.
Dude you ROCK!! I worked in TV for 40 years so some tips were familiar but some totally fresh and smart and innovative ones - oh and did I mention creative? RESPECT! SUBSCRIBED!!!
For a simpleton like me It is so simple to forget the simple things, thanks for a great video reminding again of the simple things that make a huge difference - no doubt I will forget again once I have that gimbal to hand.
Mark I love these videos. Tips, bts, video breakdowns, they all get me stoked to shoot. I often excuse my constant RUclips binging on “searching for inspiration.” In reality I’m just watching gear reviews. These videos are what get me stoked to shoot, so thank you!
Mark, these are some fantastic tips. When I started my career 20+ years ago, in TV news, framing, using a tripod, and holding the shot were the first things drilled into me. We didn't have much for lights, but over time I learned about making the subject the brightest thing in the image. Unfortunately I only learned about negative fill in the last couple of years. If I could add a little bit more, count to 10 after the shot is stable, especially on a tripod. Press the record button, wait for it to stop shaking, then count.
Great Tips. Tips that I Apple too. I love tripod shots. That will make your crafting much better and many underestimate. Holding a shot is the golden rule to embrace always.
Awesome tips. Honestly super simple but thanks for being reminded to head back to the basics at times instead of focusing on just getting new gear etc 😀
Great tips. I especially like your suggestion of using a tripod. I hear a lot of people say that handheld shots are so “cinematic”. No shot is inherently cinematic. Watch films made by top directors. You won’t see a lot of handheld shots, unless it’s a combat or action scene. I’ve seen episodic shows where the camera is constantly floating around. So annoying.
While learning to edit my youtube videos better, I realized having my face be the brightest part of the shot made it look better, though without great lighting options what I did was add a slight vignette in post, and it completely changed the game for me. You don't notice the slight vignette, but you notice the focus and attention it places on the subject (in my case...ME!) Thanks Mark!
Solid tips, especially the 10 second rule. That was one of the very first things I ever learned when I started filming. Those are crucial seconds in the edit.
My favorite is the last part!!! That is soo true, everytime I'm taking videos or my B-rolls, I just realize now that I only do it for like 5 seconds, now I'm gonna hold AT LEAST 10 seconds!
Hold your shot is great tip. How many times have we been filming, think we got what we needed, then something cool happened right after you shut off the camera. Thanks for all the good info.
Great points Mark. I know the ones I have to work on more are 2, 3 and 5. I like the idea of holding the shot longer. I have a terrible propensity to just take 3-5 second clips and it totally ruins the edit and flow. Thanks!!!
Thanks for the hold your shot tip. I need to burn this into my brain. I often get into my editing and realized that I cut a shot just a few seconds too short as something interesting was going to happen. But because of the 10 seconds rule, it became almost automatic to just stop recording without thinking about what's going on in front of you.
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Would you rather have a woman with sexy body but the head of a man. Or a sexy male body but the face of a woman as a Partner.
I just found your channel and it's just so easy to understand with beautiful shots! I am curious why do you prefer handheld rather than gimbel/stablizer?
what luts do you use? and what cameras?
@@ebonyrgooden I believe he said it once in an oder video. Much more organic and doesn't, seem so technical and also cause you are more versatile finding different angles, easier to adapt to the unfolding scene in front of you.
How did you get to your first paid jobs and from there how did you work your way up? Were you always hired for directing or did you go fetch coffees too at first?
"These are tips, they're not rules. They're principles which I apply." ....I love this about Mark's videos.
Awesome tips : "find a tree" will be my guideline but your "let life unfold" will probably be a life motto, thanks Mark
1. Make sure the face of the subject is the brightest part of the image
2. Use negative fill/Create Shadows
3. Better your Background / think about background
4. Shoot on a tripod
5. Hold you shots (min 10+ seconds Let the shot unfold)
Thanks for this great video. A lot of Value in just 5 minutes!
I know this is helpful for viewers but as a content creator this is often the opposite of what you want haha it discourages engagement time and the RUclips algorithms will promote the video to less people if they click off early.
Not having a go just a thought before telling everyone what's coming up
@@petrolpoodle6617 thank you for you comment but I think my comment does not discourage engagement and if Mark wouldn't want comments like this he would be able to delete or hide it. Also if the Video itself is engaging most Viewers wouldn't read the comments before finishing the Video.
@@ijob98 I totally hear you and I've thought that myself too at times.
As a creator myself, I do chapter my segments so that people can skip onto the next one. I'd just find it annoying if too much detail was given away.
To be fair you make a strong point👍
@@petrolpoodle6617 Production quality has to be over youtube algorithm, if you video is really good people will watch it and share it, if you do video only for the YT algorithm, you won't be able to develop your own creative style or do what you really want to do
;-)
@@Fredb oh don't worry I don't disagree there, I just think it should be up to the content creator whether or not the entire contents of the video are laid out in a comment or not.
And I haven't struggled with my own channel at all, I actually got to monetised in just 6 videos so I'm very very happy with how it's going ☺
Hope we see more videos like this, Thanks Mark
my pleasure!
That last one “hold your shot” is one I live by!
More people should 😂
I once saw a director hold his shots after a scene but he kept a straight face to make the actors feel like they had to still do something. Watching those natural moments unfold into some very interesting improv scenes was pretty cool and since then, I also try to do this.
Are you referring to this scene from The Graduate? ruclips.net/video/qzcWgtb1ERo/видео.html
@@joshwilson6400 Wow that was something, lol. But from reading the comments it seems the last shot in not in that specific video if that is what you were talking about...
Hands down, my favourite teacher! Thanks Mark
❤️ thanks mate
Love the example of shooting on a tripod as if you were composing a picture in a picture frame!
changed my shooting!
My background is my set.
That is life changing.
#5 is so valuable, it's so much easier to work with afterwards!
“Negative Phil” = Comedy Gold. I wasn’t ready for that.
I have found myself on many occasions, when editing my own footage that I shot, yelling at myself and the monitor for not holding a shot longer. Its always good advice to be reminded to hold the shot!
Love these tips! Especially the last one! Too often i find myself shooting just a few seconds and most of the time the shot would be so awesome if i just had captured a few more seconds. Thanks Mark for that reminder 🙏🏼
We all do it! It’s a daily battle on set
Hold the shot!! 🙌So damn important! Great video Mark
You're the reason I pick up my camera and try new stuff! Just a legend!
❤️🙏🏻
that last tip was the best!! i needed to hear that
This is possibly the best 5 minutes any film maker could spend over a coffee. Simple, concise and elegantly demonstrated. Even experienced cinematographers can forget how simple it should be. Also the vibe of this video was so refreshing. “These are tips not rules”. No hard sell just a shared experience of what works for this particular filmmaker and all super easy to try. Not a video about Hollywood dolly shots or buying more gear. All the tips cost nothing. (Ok but a 5 in 1 reflector is cheap as chips and will be your best friend forever). This really felt like filmmaking as it should be and hopefully will inspire anyone to go out and shoot without worrying about the latest LUT pack or their camera resolution. Simply excellent. Thank you.
Thanks Ken! such a considerate comment, thanks for watching and enjoying!!
Dude you ROCK!! I worked in TV for 40 years so some tips were familiar but some totally fresh and smart and innovative ones - oh and did I mention creative? RESPECT!
SUBSCRIBED!!!
So much value in 5 minutes! The last one about holding the shot until you feel uncomfortable and letting life unfold was the one 🤩☝️ thanks again 🙏🙏🙏
"Life is more interesting than anything you can direct." What a quote! 🔥🔥
“Life is better than anything you can direct” 💛
For a simpleton like me It is so simple to forget the simple things, thanks for a great video reminding again of the simple things that make a huge difference - no doubt I will forget again once I have that gimbal to hand.
I black out as soon as I pick up a camera
Good tips. Hold the shot is such a critical one. Always appreciate your perspective Mark!
it really is the most important and easiest to forget
Mark I love these videos. Tips, bts, video breakdowns, they all get me stoked to shoot. I often excuse my constant RUclips binging on “searching for inspiration.” In reality I’m just watching gear reviews. These videos are what get me stoked to shoot, so thank you!
Holding a shot - best tip of 2020!
And 2022!
Mark, these are some fantastic tips. When I started my career 20+ years ago, in TV news, framing, using a tripod, and holding the shot were the first things drilled into me. We didn't have much for lights, but over time I learned about making the subject the brightest thing in the image. Unfortunately I only learned about negative fill in the last couple of years.
If I could add a little bit more, count to 10 after the shot is stable, especially on a tripod. Press the record button, wait for it to stop shaking, then count.
"Life is more interesting than anything you can direct"; great line, great observation : )
Thank you @MarkBone for another useful learning for filmmaking 😍
Great Tips. Tips that I Apple too. I love tripod shots. That will make your crafting much better and many underestimate.
Holding a shot is the golden rule to embrace always.
So much value in just 5 min! 😱
I'm imagining what the Art of Documentary must be like... 🙈
100+ videos 30+ hrs 😂
This is what I needed. I have a big shoot on friday and needed some motivation for improving my lighting skills.
First time viewer! GREAT tips!!! Subbed. Thank you Mark!
Great quick and super helpful tips. Thanks Mark!
To me, that was 5 minutes of GOLD (and it was easy to understand and "ingest"/retain in memory)😃
Dude I love this! Negative Fill is something that my nature doesnt want to do! but you put it in a perspective where I want to do it!
Awesome tips. Honestly super simple but thanks for being reminded to head back to the basics at times instead of focusing on just getting new gear etc 😀
Great tips. I especially like your suggestion of using a tripod. I hear a lot of people say that handheld shots are so “cinematic”. No shot is inherently cinematic. Watch films made by top directors. You won’t see a lot of handheld shots, unless it’s a combat or action scene. I’ve seen episodic shows where the camera is constantly floating around. So annoying.
I agree, cinematic is what is happening in front of the camera not how you hold the camera
Great tips as usual man. I especially find the last one to be true--hold your shot and let life unfold.
True indeed.
When MB or Danny Gevirtz drops a new video I know I’m about to become a better filmmaker from whatever I’m about to watch.
I’m so excited to have found your channel. It’s awesome!
Thanks Mark! Another great informative video. I have learned so much from you.
Appreciate all that you do!
Excellent tips!
Good one Mark! I love Tip 5👌
Thank you for this Mark. I'm gonna practice these.
Sneaking in Phill Collins' still while playing the drum part of In The Air Tonight is silly and hilarious, loved it!
This is fantastic advice Mr. Bone. And the brevity of the video is perfect and appreciated. Well done 👍
Speedy
you're always giving the most practical real world filmakers' tips and I appreciate each one
I agree.
While learning to edit my youtube videos better, I realized having my face be the brightest part of the shot made it look better, though without great lighting options what I did was add a slight vignette in post, and it completely changed the game for me. You don't notice the slight vignette, but you notice the focus and attention it places on the subject (in my case...ME!)
Thanks Mark!
love the hack!
Holding your shot sounds like a very interesting tip. I’ll give it a try. Thank you.
Wow, that advice about taking away light… 👌🏼 Awesome video, I got a lot from it - thanks for creating it!
Got to try that one too.
As usual, great tips Mark. I love these.
Thanks Yuri, glad you liked them ✌️
Bravo!!! On Point!!! Thank you
Awesome tips, Mark. Thanks for this
Thanks for the tips👍 Short and valuable.
Negative Phil 🤣🤣🤣 As always, thanks for the great tips Mark!
Filming my first documentary/anything next week and your page has been super helpful thank you very much!
Best of luck! go crush it
@@markbone very much appreciated!
Solid tips, especially the 10 second rule. That was one of the very first things I ever learned when I started filming. Those are crucial seconds in the edit.
My favorite is the last part!!! That is soo true, everytime I'm taking videos or my B-rolls, I just realize now that I only do it for like 5 seconds, now I'm gonna hold AT LEAST 10 seconds!
10sec minimum
That Negative Fill(Phil) joke had so many layers and I'm living for it :D!
glad you caught it
Hold your shot is great tip. How many times have we been filming, think we got what we needed, then something cool happened right after you shut off the camera. Thanks for all the good info.
Awesome tips Mark! Great info and advice! 🙌
Thank you!
Wow! Your tip using a tripod to can analyze the scene and setting better is so amazing! I will start to do that as well from now on, thanks man :))
This helped me so much with planning my story board!!
Yeass! Love it brother
Thanks Mark. Love these tips. More please.
Love this Mark, very helpful tips.
Always with the solid tips!
no soft tips, all solid
actually really good tips and concisely put!!
🙏🏻
Thank you for this. The holding your shot tip is easily the best one!
Love these!! Thank you 😁
Great points Mark. I know the ones I have to work on more are 2, 3 and 5. I like the idea of holding the shot longer. I have a terrible propensity to just take 3-5 second clips and it totally ruins the edit and flow.
Thanks!!!
Fantastic tips. Thank you.
Nice one, I really liked this brought me right back to the basics.
Thanks for the hold your shot tip. I need to burn this into my brain. I often get into my editing and realized that I cut a shot just a few seconds too short as something interesting was going to happen. But because of the 10 seconds rule, it became almost automatic to just stop recording without thinking about what's going on in front of you.
Love the tips, will apply with my new video.
💯
"the sun is also bright" 😆 love your delivery Mark
it truly is
Hi Mark. Thank you for the awesome, vid great tips. I will defiantly be holding my shots really excited to see what will unfold in front of the lens.
It’s exciting, and takes patience and discipline but it’s rewarding for your edit
These are great! Thanks for this 🙏
You've dramatically helped my movie making in just watching a few of your videos. Thanks
Much time saving video👍👍.
awesome tips. thanks mark!
Love it. 5 tips in 5 minutes. Make it a regular thing!
I guess this is the best tips(video) I've seen till now...
Thanks Aryan 🙏🏻
Point Number 5 👌 thank you
you're awesome, thanks for this!
Okay, I'll need to work on holding my shots then! Thanks a lot for the sharing the knowledge.
thank you for these contents, help all of us to grow. respect.
Gold thank you
Ok Mark as usual nailed
❤️ 🔨
Love these!!
I don’t want your videos to end. I learn so much. Thank you Mark 🙏🏻
last point was spot on. thanks for sharing!
Thanks man! I always learn something new from your videos
I loved them all, but number 5 was KEY! There is nothing worse than getting into post wishing you had 2-3 more seconds of a shot.
Right?? HOLD YOUR SHOTS PEOPLE
God, I loved this! Awesome tips!
Thanks Raphael!!
5th TIP Is really interesting and true. Thanks for sharing 🔥
right?? I've been doing it more
You're insane, love these tips man!!! really practical
yesss, I have to remind myself to hold my shots longer 💯
Me too 🥶
Always love the value you give with your tips man! You’ve truly help me grow as a filmmaker 💯✔️🔥
Yes!! So glad to help
This was incredible Mark