TIMELINE: 1. 0:45 Frame rate - 24 fps for motion blur 2. 2:08 Lighting - having soft (not harsh contrasty) lighting - using them accordingly - background separation 3. 4:34 Lens - 16 mm to 70 mm - macro - 70 mm to 100 mm - medium (face) - > 100 mm until 200 mm - telephoto 4. 6:31 Audio is half of the viewing experience - capture clean audio - sound effects - match volume levels - song choice - sound design > external mic - On cam mic - Lavalier mic - Boom mic > close to subject > audio levels -18 dB to -6 dB 5. Story telling - don't make useless videos 6. Cut the fat (excessive footage) GUIDE: 1. Preplan 2. Create emotion 3. Clear purpose 4. Shoot to edit 5. Cut the fat
I remember watching Parker’s Thailand trip , and him talking about how most of the clips he gets he doesn’t end up using. Huge tip, because even though I want to show everything from the trip, the audience only wants to see the best
That's common sense. You take 10 pictures to only use 1 or 2, which are the best one's. People who take only 1 or 2, are the one's that end up showing a poor product when they post it on social media.
"Don't do what was beginners do and go to the park or backyard"...this sums up perfectly what I started doing. Thanks for the tips. Nice to see creators teaching not just selling "content commercials" 👍👍👍
Although the park is a great place to learn your gear, and possibly get some future B-roll. You never know what might happen in a public space. (Picnics, kites, birds, lakes, bicyclists, swingsets, fountains ... all could be future drop in footage -- tip 7, Name and describe your saved clips, a good practice to get into.)
That was an awesome session.. Great stuff Parker. Tip at 10:24 will help many plan their life and career. I would add, "if you are passionate about something and wish to take it to pro level, take the first step and let people know". Recording a free music video, or offering to shoot a wedding for free was a great tip... Thanks Parker
it actually looked like green screen was used and they subbed some computer/soundproofing wall footage from some sound studio. That's a really good idea when shooting with a very close back wall, as it's going to be virtually impossible to light up the main subject properly and keep the background dim to layer the fore-/back-grounds.
This was really helpful. I especially like when you show both the bad and good examples - it helps me understand the importance of your point. Well done!
Just got myself the a6000 and am still a beginner. This video really gives a sense of direction for any beginner and all of your tips are implemented well. Thanks!
Great tips, even if I was blushing judging my own content through this whole thing 😆😅! Definitely sobering and helping me focus my content! Thanks, Parker!
I've learned most of these mistakes the hard way and this would of help me big time a couple years ago! Finally think I got the hang of my filmmaking for my channel!
This channel is superb. Parker’s tips about filmmaking would really change the way you create your next video. I’ve been using those tips especially with my newly uploaded youtube travel video 🤙🏼
Just started editing you tube vid content in Australia and watched this. Can't help notice the beautiful temple grounds and beautifully modest gorgeous dresses the brides are wearing . Great vid mate. Well done.
Great tips and tricks! Though I frequently edit in 30fps for a few reasons: Broadcast compatibility if I need to licence to TV and frame judder on drone/smooth pan footage (if digital TV/monitor refresh rates were at 48hz this wouldn't be a problem). I'd say use 30fps timelines for corporate/event coverage/some documentary work and 24fps timelines for more artsy cinematic edits/weddings/etc.
Super interesting, Thks ! Thks also mentioning audio, a lot of filmaker dont really care about it. Just to be a little more precise: the audio gain must be on average around -18dbfs , -6dbfs are only for the peaks (loudest moment in your recording).
@@saribishop You can still use the park, just plan out the story you’re going to tell first. Maybe you could follow a dog through the park, look at it through his eyes. Or something
Thanks Parker for being an inspiration to me. I now work on Hollywood feature films and my life has changed for the better by watching your videos over the years 🙏🏽
Nobody cares who’s first: but Parker changes lives. I was an ok/struggling filmmaker before. My career is taking off and I’m 10 times more confident and proficient now in business and in my craft. Thank you Parker: you’re a legend
I agree with most of these tips. I disagree when it comes to frame rates though. I tire of people saying that you should only film at 24fps. In some cases, shooting at 24fps, even for talking head portions, doesn’t make sense. I know that my video work is different than most though. I shoot at 60fps almost exclusively.
That’s literally what they say in the video. There ARE certain scenarios you use 30 or 60 FPS. Learn how to use it RIGHT is the message they shared. Nothing to disagree with
@@scoobywalbeck4764 Yes, I understand and watched that part. However, in the video, they noted drone usage and slow motion needs to shoot in other frame rates. There are other scenarios including vlogging and the “talking head” example, where 60fps is still acceptable. My point is that some filmmakers choose not to shoot in 24fps, and that’s just fine. One notable example is Jesse Driftwood. He always shoots in 60fps, and even talked about it when he made a video with Peter McKinnon and Matti.
And this, ladies and gents, is how you properly use BROLL, it's meant to "show" what the A-roll is talking about. Not some BS slo motion of something. That advice at 10:00 is GOLD.
Of course the reason that 30 frames can look like a news broadcast is because broadcast television (including cable) doesn't go out at 24fps. It goes out at either 29.97fps or 25fps depending on the region. So a movie broadcast on television is still being broadcast at the higher frame rate even though it was shot at 24fps. The same is true for the majority of consumer releases of films. Once it goes to optical media or streaming the studio itself releases it at the regional frame rate. Rip one of your old DVDs and check the frame rate in premiere, it'll important at either 29.97 or 25. The only place you're seeing 24 is in the cinema itself and on a few specific releases where the director made an artistic choice to make the commercial release in 24fps. But more Hollywood directors shoot and do their theatrical release at 45fps or 60fps now than there are examples of consumer releases at 24fps. Professional cinema is undergoing a shift in frame rate standards right now. Pretending that people are getting frame rates wrong when they release at 30 is wrong. Similarly, your ideas on lighting are just plain wrong. Yes, if you have a hard, low CRI light source from above and no fill or key it's going to look different from a CRI95+ directional key. Pretending that directional key or three point lighting are the only way to light in order to be "cinematic" is false. Good luck achieving consistent Rembrandt lighting in a complex scene that moves the actors around in a space. Not that every scene even looks right with Rembrandt lighting or even with depth to it. Large arri sky panels mounted above the scene are all the rage in Hollywood right now. That's top down light, the thing you said at the beginning was bad, all the rage by professionals in cinema. Some scenes demand flat light. Some scenes demand various levels of shadow. Understanding light is important, but understanding it means you know there is no correct way to light a scene. It all depends on the mood & look you're going for. You wouldn't try to depict a happy, uplifting scene that's supposed to be outdoors in full sun with a moody, 45/45 key that imparts drama. Your ideas on lens are likewise just nonsense. Just total freaking nonsense. Yes, different focal lengths have different characteristics, as do different brands and series of lens. But their usages aren't limited in the way you're making out. Extreme wides, 16-24mm are good for creating distance in a compressed spaced, and for showing a large scene. They're also great for incorporating a close up with a background. There's lots of examples of movies shot almost exclusively on extreme wides, the Oscar winning (for best cinematography no less) The Revenant (2015) springs to mind as one such film. Wides, 24-35mm, are great for establishing shots, to pull the viewer back from the action or where you otherwise need to incorporate a large area into your shot. Shows like X-factor and Idol have a lot of wide shots at 24mm to show all the action on stage and the judges in one shot. Standards, 35-50mm are the natural focal length of the human eye. You use them when you want to give a natural look to the image, or to feel part of the action. These are the work horses, most films use standards. Telephoto, 70mm and above, are used to compress a space or to make the viewer feel as those they're spying from a distance. Many of Parker's shots have that voyeuristic quality to them. They do get used in film, but usually they involve high drama. Then there's macro lens and tilt shift lens. This idea that a lens is only good for a specific scene is totally wrong. Focal length brings characteristics to an image, there are no rules on how to use those characteristics to create a visual style. One should understand the qualities of their lenses and the characteristics of focal lengths. Then use them creatively, because THAT is cinema. Audio is actually closer to 80% of the viewing experience. People can forgive bad visuals, they can't forgive bad audio. Good audio equipment is more important than good lighting or lenses. Period. You should be recording a safety with each audio source you use. Your live track should be kept at -12dB and your safety at -6dB. Professional (not prosumer) audio recorders will automatically record a safety at -6dB. Audio should be adjusted (mixed) live by (a) dedicated person(s). If your audio is hitting -18dB you are clipping and your audio is going to sound bad. If you're hearing hiss or hum below -6dB, that's a good indication your equipment has poor electrical isolation/shielding, it isn't supposed to do that. Seriously. Quality gear is not cheap, but if you want to do this PROFESSIONALLY then you have to invest in PROFESSIONAL quality gear. Your points on story are correct, it's the first time you made a point without mistakes. If you get all of the above bits wrong though, you can't effectively tell a story. Intent is great, but if you don't really understand your tools then you can't ever tell story well. Instead you get type cast as the guy who does this kind of look. If you teach 15K other people to only do that look too, then you aren't going to even get that niche work anymore. And lastly, if you can afford to make shots where 95% aren't being used, then you aren't working professionally. An edit shouldn't be bloated, but that's just storytelling. If you're shooting for edit then you shouldn't be dropping 95% on the editing room floor. If you're dropping that much you're overshooting and wasting your time, which if you're actually doing it professionally, is money. Overall this video tells me that neither of you know enough about filmmaking that you should be attempting to teach it to others. You need to work on mastering your craft further first. People are going to learn a lot more from channels with working industry professionals like Studio Binder, This Guy Edits, The Colorist, Adarama, Arri, Apeture & Ponysmacker (David Sandberg). You will learn more in a 9 minute behind the scenes video from Ponysmacker than you will in the entirety of Park's paid course line-up. Literally. If you just want to emulate Parker's look and are happy shooting wedding/real estate videography, then I guess this is the place for you. But it's important to note, that isn't filmmaking, it's events videography. If you actually want to be a professional filmmaker in cinema, documentary or broadcast, check out those other channels I mentioned because Parker can't teach you that stuff because he doesn't understand it. He's a wedding & real estate videographer.
Lately I have been feeling the same way. I'm happy someone articulated it as clearly as you did. I feel like a lot of these 'cinematography' RUclips channels are just one trick ponys on how to get the 'cool youtube video' look. And there is nothing wrong with that but they don't teach cinematography.
Thank you very much! This video is super helpful I have trying to self teach myself on filmmaking and just overall photography and watching you guys has really helped me God bless! 🙏🏾
I've just bought a camera, filming table and chairs in my garden, and the cat. RUclips here we come, until I watched this, suppose I should do some editing now.
🔥 Fortunately, there are experienced people who teach the art of cinematography. As a beginner I much appreciate this tips, everyday i learn something new, thanks guys! ❤️
These are great points. I think another most common mistake is picking the songs that you like vs what the bride and groom wants. Music should match who the couples are when shooting weddings.
Really great tips! I had a few of these in the bag through practice but some mistakes I was still making. Its fun to make mistakes in the start as you are still in awe of what your equipment can do, no matter how basic, but what you will notice is that as you grow and learn you will realise that basic doesnt cut. You need to invest in proper lighting, audio and lenses. Thanks guys, awesome job.
“dont just go to the park or your backyard and shoot random stuff and put music in the background” wow you didn’t have to come after my neck like that 😂😭 * scraps a whole day of just shooting random footage to mess around with *
just shooting to mess around with is honestly one the most helpful things especially when trying to get used to editing what you shoot. just shoot and shoot and shoot and then edit and edit and edit. you don’t need to act like a professional in the beginning and it can actually make your work worse when you start.
if you only shoot when you have it scheduled out and have locations rented and set up like they do professionally you’ll probably learn and progress at the slowest pace possible so just SHOOOT :)
I usually shoot on 60FPS but use 24 for editing. Even if I'm not planning to use slow motion with an interview footage, there are some moments that I can use as b-roll for other video by slowing it down.
I would like to add something to tip number 6, which helped me with my latest video. Cut out footage, cut some more, then cut the final few clips to size. And when you think you can't cut anymore, cut some more footage out. Only then is your video the right length.
Thank you guys! You give really good information here. Since I was a kid I've always took pictures with everything from professional cameras, go pro and my phone camera. Recently started to get more interested in making short videos for my lifestyle and my first project will be a presentation. Unfortunately I only got my phone and no budget to buy things and I'm wondering if there is possible to succeed by starting as an amateur with my phone to slowly learn how to become a more professional video editor.
Thanks guys I appreciate this video. I’m trying hard to get my skills right. So I just had to let you guys know this video and other ones you guys have done are helping
This video is a lot of help. I want to start making videos as a hobby and this video had some great tips. It also reminded me of what a RUclipsr once said. Something about a clip or scene should not last longer than it takes to explain what's happening.
Amazing tips! Some of these come with just practice. Now a days, I can just "feel" if my cinematic is getting too long, or if I'm losing my audience with whets happening on screen at that moment...Also, adding moments of increased music intensity when something exciting is happening, especially in a vlog style/cinematic type of video really adds a huge feeling of emotion!
Credit where it’s due guys. Fantastic work. This is the only video I’ve seen from you but I’m instantly subscribed and checking out this course. I’d been wondering about how to make my videos a little less ‘amateurish’ since I’m just starting my channel right now. I have little to no knowledge of filmmaking, so I desperately need videos like this. Weirdly when I was looking for that information though, you guys didn’t appear, it was only after I was looking through some unrelated topics I discovered your channel 🤷🏻♂️
Thank you for this video!!!! I’m a starter RUclipsr and I want to improve the experience on my unboxing videos. Haha ofc I have the six mistakes 😂 but I learned too much of this video so I will put on practice all the tips you gave and you have now a new subscriber and apprentice. Thank you so much.
A good heads up to these great lessons, (most new guys might not know,) camera models should definitely be taken into consideration when selecting a lens, and sensor size, for instance, A 50mm lens on a cropped sensor, isn’t a 50mm lens, its around an 80mm on that camera (the 1.6 crop factor) depending the sensor of a camera. That info should definitely be taken into consideration. Just food for thought
Shutter speed is another thing you can use to affect motion blur if you want to get more or less blur without (or in conjunction with) changing your frame rate. Nobody seems to talk about this!
Meant to say 200mm, but we know :) Your channel was helpful while I was in school and since then I have always found myself using your videos when I am unsure about something! Much appreciated! Keep at it because you are giving a whole new generation of possible Cohens an outlet to get into the industry You are always minimally promotional, clear, concise and of great value to someone with passion to enter the industry. Thanks for doing what u do!
What a GREAT joint video. Parker and Nate thanks for your instructive video . I produce educational videos for my lovely students at home, & all my videos are close-ups! Since the lighting isn't usually excellent indoor, I'd like you to tell me which of these is better to attract more light into the camera?. A) keeping a small subject distance B) a bigger distance but using zoom for the required close-up? My camera is SuperZoom Sony HX400V with a small sensor size
I switched from 24fps to 25fps cause it worked better for me (used to shoot any of the two when I felt the project needed it, the difference is not that big) . We do use Pal in my country and the 24fps tends to give me some light flicking issues mostly. Since the switch full time to 25fps am really loving it.
I love the content you guys put out, I feel like I learn so much from your videos, about over all filmography. Some of the things I've learned I already apply to my videos, others I plan to do more frequently. However, there is a problem I don't know how to apply allot of this to my videos. Can anyone point a automotive channel with no production crew in the right direction to tackle lighting and audio issues. Wind is the bane of my existence.
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TIMELINE:
1. 0:45 Frame rate - 24 fps for motion blur
2. 2:08 Lighting
- having soft (not harsh contrasty) lighting
- using them accordingly
- background separation
3. 4:34 Lens
- 16 mm to 70 mm - macro
- 70 mm to 100 mm - medium (face)
- > 100 mm until 200 mm - telephoto
4. 6:31 Audio is half of the viewing experience
- capture clean audio
- sound effects
- match volume levels
- song choice
- sound design
> external mic
- On cam mic
- Lavalier mic
- Boom mic
> close to subject
> audio levels -18 dB to -6 dB
5. Story telling
- don't make useless videos
6. Cut the fat (excessive footage)
GUIDE:
1. Preplan
2. Create emotion
3. Clear purpose
4. Shoot to edit
5. Cut the fat
Thanks dude
Thank you!
Nice pretty advise
bookmarked
good
I remember watching Parker’s Thailand trip , and him talking about how most of the clips he gets he doesn’t end up using. Huge tip, because even though I want to show everything from the trip, the audience only wants to see the best
Welp, keep the unused footage for yourself, in your memory and heart. :)
That's common sense. You take 10 pictures to only use 1 or 2, which are the best one's. People who take only 1 or 2, are the one's that end up showing a poor product when they post it on social media.
Phú Mập it’s realy you? hehe
I watch your channel
And what a coincidence I found you here at the first comment
Heeeyy didnt expect you to be here
I’ve been film making for 36 years and this video has given some of the best advice I have heard in one simple video for new film makers. Great job!
“don’t be lazy and use the same focal lents for everything” well I’m not lazy I’m poor
use vintage primes, lots of character organic sharpness and decent image quality at a fraction of the price
@@adriancrespo4274 where I leave even vintage lens are expensive AF seriously
@@letmobilet where do you live?
true
@@Bszewski Brasil
I love that at the end you say "longer isn't always better"... Man I feel so releived now 😄
🤣🤣🤣
😂😂😂
So size doesn't matter
the average promo videos seem not to linger on one shot for more than a second. While it may seem flashy and strobe-like, it seems to be the trend
so if longer isn`t always better, why is Cameron`sTitanic over 3 hours long, Ben Hur too??? booooring movies!
I already learned this in Parkers 1 hour training and I love to watch it over and over again❤
Link?
@@ayeeeck4512 www.fulltimefilmmaker.com/?sl=6biggestmistakesytvid
Or the first link in the description...
"Don't do what was beginners do and go to the park or backyard"...this sums up perfectly what I started doing. Thanks for the tips. Nice to see creators teaching not just selling "content commercials" 👍👍👍
Although the park is a great place to learn your gear, and possibly get some future B-roll. You never know what might happen in a public space. (Picnics, kites, birds, lakes, bicyclists, swingsets, fountains ... all could be future drop in footage -- tip 7, Name and describe your saved clips, a good practice to get into.)
Finally! A video that explains everything. This is the most helpful video! Thanks!
That was an awesome session.. Great stuff Parker. Tip at 10:24 will help many plan their life and career. I would add, "if you are passionate about something and wish to take it to pro level, take the first step and let people know". Recording a free music video, or offering to shoot a wedding for free was a great tip... Thanks Parker
Just by changing a lighting
Literally EVERYTHING in a room has changed
it actually looked like green screen was used and they subbed some computer/soundproofing wall footage from some sound studio. That's a really good idea when shooting with a very close back wall, as it's going to be virtually impossible to light up the main subject properly and keep the background dim to layer the fore-/back-grounds.
The pianist even fucking shaved LMAO
Wow can’t believe I learned all these things in 9 minutes. I love filming.
I like photography but I want to start filming
@@emmawilson4468 i love filming and doing photography :\
@@emmawilson4468 technically photography is part of cinematography.
@Zander
Practical work is always different theory study. 🤷🏻
This was really helpful. I especially like when you show both the bad and good examples - it helps me understand the importance of your point. Well done!
Just got myself the a6000 and am still a beginner. This video really gives a sense of direction for any beginner and all of your tips are implemented well. Thanks!
Great tips, even if I was blushing judging my own content through this whole thing 😆😅!
Definitely sobering and helping me focus my content!
Thanks, Parker!
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I've learned most of these mistakes the hard way and this would of help me big time a couple years ago! Finally think I got the hang of my filmmaking for my channel!
These guys are damn crazy about filmmaking and because of them even i am addicted to filmmaking....Thanks Full-time Filmmaker's ❤️🙏👍🔥
This channel is superb. Parker’s tips about filmmaking would really change the way you create your next video. I’ve been using those tips especially with my newly uploaded youtube travel video 🤙🏼
Just started editing you tube vid content in Australia and watched this. Can't help notice the beautiful temple grounds and beautifully modest gorgeous dresses the brides are wearing . Great vid mate. Well done.
Great tips and tricks! Though I frequently edit in 30fps for a few reasons: Broadcast compatibility if I need to licence to TV and frame judder on drone/smooth pan footage (if digital TV/monitor refresh rates were at 48hz this wouldn't be a problem).
I'd say use 30fps timelines for corporate/event coverage/some documentary work and 24fps timelines for more artsy cinematic edits/weddings/etc.
Super interesting, Thks !
Thks also mentioning audio, a lot of filmaker dont really care about it.
Just to be a little more precise: the audio gain must be on average around -18dbfs , -6dbfs are only for the peaks (loudest moment in your recording).
Really called me out there when he said “no one cares about your local park trees and sun flares” 😂
I was about to use my local park for my school project and Now I’m discouraged 😒🤣. Now I don’t know what to film
@@saribishop You can still use the park, just plan out the story you’re going to tell first. Maybe you could follow a dog through the park, look at it through his eyes. Or something
The first video every beginner should watch! Sharing with a couple of friends right now! 🙌
Informative 👏🏾 you killing it Parker
ooooh you two must be killing 🤭 you need to be arrested 😏justice must be served if you know what i mean 😂😂😂
@@soggybread5713 😂😂
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Thanks Parker for being an inspiration to me. I now work on Hollywood feature films and my life has changed for the better by watching your videos over the years 🙏🏽
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Nobody cares who’s first: but Parker changes lives. I was an ok/struggling filmmaker before. My career is taking off and I’m 10 times more confident and proficient now in business and in my craft. Thank you Parker: you’re a legend
@@fulltimefilmmaker will do!! You do the same! God bless you! ❤️
I agree with most of these tips. I disagree when it comes to frame rates though. I tire of people saying that you should only film at 24fps. In some cases, shooting at 24fps, even for talking head portions, doesn’t make sense. I know that my video work is different than most though. I shoot at 60fps almost exclusively.
That’s literally what they say in the video. There ARE certain scenarios you use 30 or 60 FPS. Learn how to use it RIGHT is the message they shared. Nothing to disagree with
@@scoobywalbeck4764 Yes, I understand and watched that part. However, in the video, they noted drone usage and slow motion needs to shoot in other frame rates. There are other scenarios including vlogging and the “talking head” example, where 60fps is still acceptable. My point is that some filmmakers choose not to shoot in 24fps, and that’s just fine. One notable example is Jesse Driftwood. He always shoots in 60fps, and even talked about it when he made a video with Peter McKinnon and Matti.
"That isnt relevant to ANYONE" hahaha i love your way of words parker! Absolutely ruthless, love it!
And this, ladies and gents, is how you properly use BROLL, it's meant to "show" what the A-roll is talking about. Not some BS slo motion of something. That advice at 10:00 is GOLD.
Of course the reason that 30 frames can look like a news broadcast is because broadcast television (including cable) doesn't go out at 24fps. It goes out at either 29.97fps or 25fps depending on the region. So a movie broadcast on television is still being broadcast at the higher frame rate even though it was shot at 24fps.
The same is true for the majority of consumer releases of films. Once it goes to optical media or streaming the studio itself releases it at the regional frame rate. Rip one of your old DVDs and check the frame rate in premiere, it'll important at either 29.97 or 25. The only place you're seeing 24 is in the cinema itself and on a few specific releases where the director made an artistic choice to make the commercial release in 24fps.
But more Hollywood directors shoot and do their theatrical release at 45fps or 60fps now than there are examples of consumer releases at 24fps. Professional cinema is undergoing a shift in frame rate standards right now. Pretending that people are getting frame rates wrong when they release at 30 is wrong.
Similarly, your ideas on lighting are just plain wrong. Yes, if you have a hard, low CRI light source from above and no fill or key it's going to look different from a CRI95+ directional key.
Pretending that directional key or three point lighting are the only way to light in order to be "cinematic" is false. Good luck achieving consistent Rembrandt lighting in a complex scene that moves the actors around in a space.
Not that every scene even looks right with Rembrandt lighting or even with depth to it. Large arri sky panels mounted above the scene are all the rage in Hollywood right now. That's top down light, the thing you said at the beginning was bad, all the rage by professionals in cinema. Some scenes demand flat light. Some scenes demand various levels of shadow. Understanding light is important, but understanding it means you know there is no correct way to light a scene. It all depends on the mood & look you're going for. You wouldn't try to depict a happy, uplifting scene that's supposed to be outdoors in full sun with a moody, 45/45 key that imparts drama.
Your ideas on lens are likewise just nonsense. Just total freaking nonsense. Yes, different focal lengths have different characteristics, as do different brands and series of lens. But their usages aren't limited in the way you're making out.
Extreme wides, 16-24mm are good for creating distance in a compressed spaced, and for showing a large scene. They're also great for incorporating a close up with a background. There's lots of examples of movies shot almost exclusively on extreme wides, the Oscar winning (for best cinematography no less) The Revenant (2015) springs to mind as one such film.
Wides, 24-35mm, are great for establishing shots, to pull the viewer back from the action or where you otherwise need to incorporate a large area into your shot. Shows like X-factor and Idol have a lot of wide shots at 24mm to show all the action on stage and the judges in one shot.
Standards, 35-50mm are the natural focal length of the human eye. You use them when you want to give a natural look to the image, or to feel part of the action. These are the work horses, most films use standards.
Telephoto, 70mm and above, are used to compress a space or to make the viewer feel as those they're spying from a distance. Many of Parker's shots have that voyeuristic quality to them. They do get used in film, but usually they involve high drama.
Then there's macro lens and tilt shift lens.
This idea that a lens is only good for a specific scene is totally wrong. Focal length brings characteristics to an image, there are no rules on how to use those characteristics to create a visual style. One should understand the qualities of their lenses and the characteristics of focal lengths. Then use them creatively, because THAT is cinema.
Audio is actually closer to 80% of the viewing experience. People can forgive bad visuals, they can't forgive bad audio. Good audio equipment is more important than good lighting or lenses. Period. You should be recording a safety with each audio source you use. Your live track should be kept at -12dB and your safety at -6dB. Professional (not prosumer) audio recorders will automatically record a safety at -6dB. Audio should be adjusted (mixed) live by (a) dedicated person(s). If your audio is hitting -18dB you are clipping and your audio is going to sound bad. If you're hearing hiss or hum below -6dB, that's a good indication your equipment has poor electrical isolation/shielding, it isn't supposed to do that. Seriously. Quality gear is not cheap, but if you want to do this PROFESSIONALLY then you have to invest in PROFESSIONAL quality gear.
Your points on story are correct, it's the first time you made a point without mistakes. If you get all of the above bits wrong though, you can't effectively tell a story. Intent is great, but if you don't really understand your tools then you can't ever tell story well. Instead you get type cast as the guy who does this kind of look. If you teach 15K other people to only do that look too, then you aren't going to even get that niche work anymore.
And lastly, if you can afford to make shots where 95% aren't being used, then you aren't working professionally. An edit shouldn't be bloated, but that's just storytelling. If you're shooting for edit then you shouldn't be dropping 95% on the editing room floor. If you're dropping that much you're overshooting and wasting your time, which if you're actually doing it professionally, is money.
Overall this video tells me that neither of you know enough about filmmaking that you should be attempting to teach it to others. You need to work on mastering your craft further first.
People are going to learn a lot more from channels with working industry professionals like Studio Binder, This Guy Edits, The Colorist, Adarama, Arri, Apeture & Ponysmacker (David Sandberg). You will learn more in a 9 minute behind the scenes video from Ponysmacker than you will in the entirety of Park's paid course line-up. Literally.
If you just want to emulate Parker's look and are happy shooting wedding/real estate videography, then I guess this is the place for you. But it's important to note, that isn't filmmaking, it's events videography. If you actually want to be a professional filmmaker in cinema, documentary or broadcast, check out those other channels I mentioned because Parker can't teach you that stuff because he doesn't understand it. He's a wedding & real estate videographer.
Lately I have been feeling the same way. I'm happy someone articulated it as clearly as you did.
I feel like a lot of these 'cinematography' RUclips channels are just one trick ponys on how to get the 'cool youtube video' look. And there is nothing wrong with that but they don't teach cinematography.
Realy above u say tha's right, upcoming film makers noted this comment
Damn. Very very well said man. I also agree on the “95% unused shots.” Absolutely absurd lol
Thank god
The best video, from this channel, in my opinion.
Yes, was looking for Premiere Pro tips and this just taught me so much, take my money!!
Bruh I learned more about filmmaking in the first 2 minutes than in 3 months in media arts class in high school
Probably one of the most informative video about film making i've ever watched. Thank you a lot!
Thank you very much! This video is super helpful I have trying to self teach myself on filmmaking and just overall photography and watching you guys has really helped me God bless! 🙏🏾
You have such great advice - no BS, matter of fact knowledge from a lot of hard-earned experience. Really appreciate your videos.
Parker: Tip 2 - Take care of Lighting
Me: Auto WB on
lol
haha same
Hands down one of the best videos I have ever watched on youtube. Answered a million questions I have had.
damn those are REALLY great tips, short and right to the point... even for intermediate filmmakers as a reminder :) thank you!!!
This video is pure gold, thanks guys for putting all these tips together!
I've just bought a camera, filming table and chairs in my garden, and the cat. RUclips here we come, until I watched this, suppose I should do some editing now.
Insanely concise and informative, thanks
🔥 Fortunately, there are experienced people who teach the art of cinematography. As a beginner I much appreciate this tips, everyday i learn something new, thanks guys! ❤️
Great content and delivery. Thanks for just getting to the point. Loved it
"just by changing the lighting"
*shows a clip with a changed background, guy wears a different shirt and the angle of the camera changed*
I said the same exact thing lmfao who are they fooling
Parker you have the best photo video related channel. Hands down glad I found it
"Covernig lighting more in DEPTH" - Unintentional Pun
These are great points. I think another most common mistake is picking the songs that you like vs what the bride and groom wants. Music should match who the couples are when shooting weddings.
All Mistakes on Timeline:💻
0:45 - Wrong frame Rate
2:07 - Poor Lightning
4:32 - Bad Lens Choice
6:25 - Bad Audio
8:30 - Storytelling
11:05 - Bloated Edits
Thanks
@@raheem_4689 You are welcome!
Thanks bro
Really great tips! I had a few of these in the bag through practice but some mistakes I was still making.
Its fun to make mistakes in the start as you are still in awe of what your equipment can do, no matter how basic, but what you will notice is that as you grow and learn you will realise that basic doesnt cut. You need to invest in proper lighting, audio and lenses. Thanks guys, awesome job.
“dont just go to the park or your backyard and shoot random stuff and put music in the background” wow you didn’t have to come after my neck like that 😂😭 * scraps a whole day of just shooting random footage to mess around with *
Says the guy with 1 subscriber and no content. Just start somewhere bro.
just shooting to mess around with is honestly one the most helpful things especially when trying to get used to editing what you shoot. just shoot and shoot and shoot and then edit and edit and edit. you don’t need to act like a professional in the beginning and it can actually make your work worse when you start.
if you only shoot when you have it scheduled out and have locations rented and set up like they do professionally you’ll probably learn and progress at the slowest pace possible so just SHOOOT :)
Loved it. Superb advice as usual✨
I couldn’t find the link to the free sound effects
Same
Me too
They are part of the full FTF course he is talking about in that part
You can use freesound it's a free royalty use
It’s for the paid members only.
I usually shoot on 60FPS but use 24 for editing. Even if I'm not planning to use slow motion with an interview footage, there are some moments that I can use as b-roll for other video by slowing it down.
Very helpful! Appreciate the fine work that you do!
Changing only the lighting, but changes the background and motion of the person in the frame 😭
Lighting makes all the difference!
I would like to add something to tip number 6, which helped me with my latest video. Cut out footage, cut some more, then cut the final few clips to size. And when you think you can't cut anymore, cut some more footage out. Only then is your video the right length.
5:52
aww
caught that 2 - wayment
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One of the best tips video on RUclips. Many thanks guys. Great channel.
Yes, they do that
You made me learn a lot about filmmaking in my life Parker! Thank you so much.
Nice! What types of Films do you enjoy?
4:57 Damn she goes from mega-nose troll at 16mm to IG model at 100mm
We totally agree with the lighting! Your video is spot on!
I don't make mistakes, I make progress (lots and lots of progress...)
-A Small RUclipsr
Amen to that
@Beginner Code lol
That's one perspective
Well that was a lot comments really fast!
Yo dead ass this is one of the best filmmaking tutorials I’ve ever watched
Last time I came this early my wife divorced me!
Thank you guys! You give really good information here. Since I was a kid I've always took pictures with everything from professional cameras, go pro and my phone camera. Recently started to get more interested in making short videos for my lifestyle and my first project will be a presentation. Unfortunately I only got my phone and no budget to buy things and I'm wondering if there is possible to succeed by starting as an amateur with my phone to slowly learn how to become a more professional video editor.
Largest beginner mistake ever made, lighting.
-another small RUclipsr
Thanks guys I appreciate this video. I’m trying hard to get my skills right. So I just had to let you guys know this video and other ones you guys have done are helping
This video is a lot of help. I want to start making videos as a hobby and this video had some great tips. It also reminded me of what a RUclipsr once said. Something about a clip or scene should not last longer than it takes to explain what's happening.
Agree on the lighting. People make the wrong assumption that lighting is about illumination of the image, when it's actually about shape and story.
This is very informative and helpful. Thanks, guys!
Parker is the man! He has inspired to grown my channel and carrer as filmmaker!!!! Thank you FTF Team!!!!
You are 100% correct!
Light is the answer! I spent money on a good camera(glad I did now) expecting that to fix everything. NOPE! Lighting!!!!
Amazing tips! Some of these come with just practice. Now a days, I can just "feel" if my cinematic is getting too long, or if I'm losing my audience with whets happening on screen at that moment...Also, adding moments of increased music intensity when something exciting is happening, especially in a vlog style/cinematic type of video really adds a huge feeling of emotion!
Concise and informative vid, thanks for sharing this with people for free. Tons of super helpful stuff that could save beginners years of bad creating
probably the best channel ive found over the years
So much motivated by the tips that i want to start all over again and check out all training, You guys are just Great ! please continue and keep it up
Awesome guys, thank you so much for the advice , learned so much from your video…🇧🇷🇧🇷👏🏻👏🏻
Very helpful, guys! Thanks for taking your time to make this one!
Credit where it’s due guys. Fantastic work. This is the only video I’ve seen from you but I’m instantly subscribed and checking out this course. I’d been wondering about how to make my videos a little less ‘amateurish’ since I’m just starting my channel right now. I have little to no knowledge of filmmaking, so I desperately need videos like this. Weirdly when I was looking for that information though, you guys didn’t appear, it was only after I was looking through some unrelated topics I discovered your channel 🤷🏻♂️
This was so useful thank you very much!
A really good video that explains all mistakes I make. Thanks for the information. I need some experience before I buy your course.
Thank you for this video!!!! I’m a starter RUclipsr and I want to improve the experience on my unboxing videos. Haha ofc I have the six mistakes 😂 but I learned too much of this video so I will put on practice all the tips you gave and you have now a new subscriber and apprentice. Thank you so much.
This video is very informative. Such a great job guys.🤙🏼
A good heads up to these great lessons, (most new guys might not know,) camera models should definitely be taken into consideration when selecting a lens, and sensor size, for instance, A 50mm lens on a cropped sensor, isn’t a 50mm lens, its around an 80mm on that camera (the 1.6 crop factor) depending the sensor of a camera.
That info should definitely be taken into consideration. Just food for thought
Thanks for this material. It is really nice that you share some information not only on paid material.
Shutter speed is another thing you can use to affect motion blur if you want to get more or less blur without (or in conjunction with) changing your frame rate. Nobody seems to talk about this!
Ah man, as someone who's trying to get better at videography, this is amazing. Thanks!
Thanks God I've found your channel couple years ago.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us Parker.
Meant to say 200mm, but we know :)
Your channel was helpful while I was in school and since then I have always found myself using your videos when I am unsure about something!
Much appreciated! Keep at it because you are giving a whole new generation of possible Cohens an outlet to get into the industry
You are always minimally promotional, clear, concise and of great value to someone with passion to enter the industry.
Thanks for doing what u do!
What a GREAT joint video. Parker and Nate
thanks for your instructive video
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I produce educational videos for my lovely students at home, & all my videos are close-ups!
Since the lighting isn't usually excellent indoor, I'd like you to tell me which of these is better to attract more light into the camera?.
A) keeping a small subject distance
B) a bigger distance but using zoom for the required close-up?
My camera is SuperZoom Sony HX400V with a small sensor size
OMG!!! This adds so much value! Thank you very much!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Very helpful and concise. Hope you do one like this for youtube content creators.
I am shocked by the quality of this content 👏👏👏❤ Thank you very much! Obrigado 🇧🇷
Hope my vlogs will get some better after your amazing tips, thanks a lot for sharing with us 😅
This is incredibly concise and informative even for intermediate filmmakers or photographers. Awesome work!
Love the skin tones and colors that you have on this video. Keep it up. 👍
I switched from 24fps to 25fps cause it worked better for me (used to shoot any of the two when I felt the project needed it, the difference is not that big) . We do use Pal in my country and the 24fps tends to give me some light flicking issues mostly. Since the switch full time to 25fps am really loving it.
I love the content you guys put out, I feel like I learn so much from your videos, about over all filmography. Some of the things I've learned I already apply to my videos, others I plan to do more frequently. However, there is a problem I don't know how to apply allot of this to my videos. Can anyone point a automotive channel with no production crew in the right direction to tackle lighting and audio issues. Wind is the bane of my existence.
another big tip is with continuity. it helps when cutting to to cut on an action as well as keep consistent settings on all cameras.
These are honestly the best advices I've ever heard. Thank you! :)