How about "Don't take cinematic advice from people who only shoot for RUclips"? I like how you offer examples from your impressive resume to show what you mean. You obviously know what you're talking about!
Location! I 100% do the same thing and scout locations virtually w/ Google street view. Was shooting near Yellowstone a few days ago and every where we pointed the cameras looked amazing!
My recent project nothing huge but I used 4 cameras filming but my final video only used 2. I tried matching my settings as best I could but the profiles were different. The shift in color and quality really took away from the video for me. So make sure to use the same camera(s) or know which settings match between them. Would love any experience or advice you have on this in a video.
Motivated camera movements adds so much cinematic quality. Not just moving the camera for the sake of it but as creators we should ask ourselves WHY we are moving the camera and how it will impact the viewer.
It seems like “cinematic” is often mistaken for “stylized.” The two aren’t necessarily the same. “Cinematic” includes a lot of things, but really seems to rely on the filmmaker/creator/human putting a ton of effort and thought into what they’re making.
There are too many fake "filmmakers" out there on RUclips that have no actual credibility in the film industry. So thanks for giving us these useful tips.
Mark, you're hands on approach is the reason l watched your channel . The perfection you deliver makes me more eager to learn as much as possible from you.Thank you .RUclips is a better place because of your content.
I personally feel like everyone is putting way too much emphasis on 'how to get cinematic B-Roll', the top 25 creative gimbal moves, the king lof lenses for bokehlicous cinematic broll and so on. rarely do I ever see those people talk about story, how to convey a message, how to make a film that has impact. They just say bs like "Sure, story is also important" but never do they go into detail on HOW to do it
Depends on what they mean by "cinematic". You can take a random street, a random person walking down that street and with the right technical tools make this small thing look like it's straight out of a movie, without any added context. I feel like people that only look to achieve the "cinematic look" are not the ones that will use it to do short films or long length ones, they most probably want to film stuff for their youtube or instagram stuff like that, where you don't need actual story just a shot that looks good.
What most RUclipsrs get wrong is their audio. They put in a LOT of effort and detail in the video, and then they sound like they are speaking in a bathtub. Or, they BLAST the music, and make the commentary very quite (super annoying).
Every now and then, I stumble on a channel where I’m like...gold. Can you do a video talking about how you record and edit the narrative of the characters in your films?
Not that you need my approval, but you have quickly become a filmmaker I look forward to hearing the notification bell from. Direct and to the point, examples of the material, and you don't camera bash (although I'm sure you have your favorite gear preferences😊). I'm a photographer who is learning to shoot video and your tips definitely help. PEACE from ATL ✊🏾📸
Your channel is so underrated, like I learned a lot from what you share your experiences, you talking in a calm and informative way, I subscribed before and this video pop up again so I click and leave this comment! Keep up the good work man! I’m learning about commercial (like Nike, Under Armour, perfumes ad,...) so I need to watch so many, thank you one more time
Finally, some other channels go off on how it's not about the gear but then all their videos are about the gear! I get it, that's what a lot of people go for, it's what's popular but it's refreshing when there is a video like this one. Thanks!
I tried forever to get talent. Everybody flaked. I ended up acting myself with my brother. My wife shot and directed. We didn't know anything about acting. We practiced lines over and over and did several takes. It's not perfect, but better than nothing which after two years of trying to get talent was where we stood. I think we broke a lot of these tips because of budget constraints and we got tired of waiting on other people... We put pallets together for the set and shot in the yard, we used stock music... we did use video lighting and soft boxes. I think it came out good for a very first short film... "Aces Wild" western short film here on YT. I'd love some feedback, keeping in mind this was our first ever short.
I’ve learned more from RUclips than I did being in film school the reason why I left and started learning from RUclips thank you for your time you tutorials are very valuable for us upcoming filmmakers we appreciate it sir ❤️
Mark Bone I am crushing it I quit my 9-5 started my RUclips channel to vlog got my first music video shoot gig I’m about to start traveling and live my life my way never felt this fulfilled before I’m in control of my lifeI just can’t wait for what’s to come
I really learned a lot from this one, thanks Mark! I really appreciate your realistic and logical approach, very refreshing! It's so nice to see a Cinematic Tips video that doesn't focus on the camera settings. Cheers!
Omg haha just last week I was watching one of those ,,cinematic tips videos,, and was thinking to myself how funny it is what creators consider cinematic these days! Great tips man, thanks
I think the line here is "the convenient choice" , I feel like this really hits home for me, so many times I find myself not using tool that are bad, but not great either, just convenient. The is the good quote that says something like, "good is the enemy of great" , I feel you could replace good with convenient.
Fashion is changing. I've noticed over the past half a year that an increasing number of tv shows and dokus are filmed with very little artificial light. It might be mainly an English / Scandinavian trend, but it is obviously catching on outside the nordic crime noir genre. I guess it is also because colors now are decent on high ISO settings in the top range of cameras, but the usual 3 point + the odd keylight, is going out of style. That is good news to amateurs, as carrying 3 reflectors and not 3 lamps is much cheaper.
So glad i found your channel. I love hearing about creating films from someone that makes really great films and can back up their advice with samples that they've shot. Thanks alot!
This is a multi facetted discussion. Are you looking for success as a RUclipsr creator because you want your stuff to look nice? Is your business shooting video? Are you a lifestyle vlogger and you figure you need to copy Casey Neistat? Do you figure you need the most expensive camera and a drone to be successful? Obvious, Mark, this is your biz and it looks like you know your shit, but watch longbeachgriffy to understand the power of an idea and, in his case, charismatic acting. His stuff looks like crap but it fits his channel. I know vloggers who have burned out trying to make their stuff look stunning. Unless it's your biz it's a waste of time on RUclips. I do have a sketch I want to give the full treatment to but that will wait. Nice commercial work. Good luck.
Good video. But Epidemic is way too expensive for normal starting fimmnakers unless you buy their crappy licence. They must be spending all their money on ads. Check out somone more realistic like artist or soundstripe.
Oh man! Location scouting is one thing I would have never thought of so deeply. I always think my environ is adequate and why should I search for something extra which does not represent me. But, now that I think about it, why should I restrict what represents me as well as my potential viewers. Thank you, MB
Hey Mark really appreciated the value in this video its so true everything you talked about you brought it back to how movies are actually done as well with choosing locations, hiring actors, etc.
Hey bro im a freelance videographer and your tips are mind blowing . I have shared what you have had to say with others and they are equally as greatful. THANKS 👏🏻
The most cinematic thing you can do is to have context to your work. You can't just slap a footage together just because it looks nice and expect it to be cinematic. You need to be able to tell a story throughout the video.
Amazing tips, yes location, location is on of the most important things to take into account, indoors need to CREATE nice light, and story before all this, thanks man great work
Thank you! I'm getting so tired of people saying you should shoot at f1.4 to get cinematic footage! How many times do you actually shots in films that were shot wide open like that? I'm currently editing this mini-doc / advertisement with an Olympic gymnast, and two of the things that I really tried to implement were subframing and shooting relatively wide angle, around 24mm, to get as much context of the environment in there while still having clear subject matter. I also love cutting between shots where the subjects line up almost perfectly, there's something innately satisfying about controlling the movement of your viewer's eyes!
Both are great! The main difference is the sensor size. I wanted full frame for RUclips work and to match Slog2 with my Sony Fs7, but these things might not matter to you! That's why I bought an A7III
Thank you for making the video. You are one my favorite channels and I always look forward to your content. Your Nikon videos absolutely blow me away and I've watched them multiple times. How do you vary your style so much between projects and present that to clients?
I try and not repeat what I've done too much although that's inevitable sometimes when you have a preference for shooting styles. I let the story dictate a change in style, I don't get hung up on my own preferences if the story doesn't fit my shooting style, I embrace what the story should have visually, which sometimes mean simpler approaches
What's the focus extension shown on the thumbnail? I think I need it because the focus ring on my camera is not the smoothest, and if I try to focus while using my tripod, I shake the whole thing!
Nice tips but shooting at the drive way can be cinematic. Have seen it in movies. Sliders, cranes, depth of field, light, anamorphic, color grading, will give you cinematic look of your driveway.
Damn, I love your work! Thanks so much for sharing. I'd love to hear more about the process of making the Family of Things Music Video. I love the aesthetic! How did you achieve such an organic film look? How much did you plan upfront and how much just came naturally as you were shooting? What did you use to achieve these beautiful flares? And how did you set up the Projections? Ideally I'd love to hear you walking us through the whole process in a video, but if thats a bit too much i get it haha Greetings from Germany, keep up the good work!
Tried to make a follow focus out of the parts from a shoulder rig for my M50, and it's a heavy sob, at least as far as the integrity of the M50 goes. So o guess some models might need a cage for something like this
What do you think are the best cinematic tips?
How about "Don't take cinematic advice from people who only shoot for RUclips"? I like how you offer examples from your impressive resume to show what you mean. You obviously know what you're talking about!
Location! I 100% do the same thing and scout locations virtually w/ Google street view. Was shooting near Yellowstone a few days ago and every where we pointed the cameras looked amazing!
My recent project nothing huge but I used 4 cameras filming but my final video only used 2. I tried matching my settings as best I could but the profiles were different. The shift in color and quality really took away from the video for me. So make sure to use the same camera(s) or know which settings match between them. Would love any experience or advice you have on this in a video.
Motivated camera movements adds so much cinematic quality.
Not just moving the camera for the sake of it but as creators we should ask ourselves WHY we are moving the camera and how it will impact the viewer.
@@MikeKeller Thanks Mike!!
I'm glad that we are the first one to see this channel because its underrated
Jelo Santosidad agree!!
Same 🙌🏾
It seems like “cinematic” is often mistaken for “stylized.” The two aren’t necessarily the same.
“Cinematic” includes a lot of things, but really seems to rely on the filmmaker/creator/human putting a ton of effort and thought into what they’re making.
The Enthusiasm Project couldn’t say it better myself!
There are too many fake "filmmakers" out there on RUclips that have no actual credibility in the film industry. So thanks for giving us these useful tips.
Daniel Ballance I Hope this channel can be of some help!!
90 percent "cinematic" videos on RUclips
1) shot of subject walking
2) shot of trees and plants
3) shot at 120fps
4) A macro shot of whatever insects crawling around in the grass around the trees, for the added artfilm feel.
@@Tore_Lund Add to that a Drone shot of the beach at 60fps
Mark, you're hands on approach is the reason l watched your channel . The perfection you deliver makes me more eager to learn as much as possible from you.Thank you .RUclips is a better place because of your content.
Thank you! Appreciate the support!
I personally feel like everyone is putting way too much emphasis on 'how to get cinematic B-Roll', the top 25 creative gimbal moves, the king lof lenses for bokehlicous cinematic broll and so on.
rarely do I ever see those people talk about story, how to convey a message, how to make a film that has impact.
They just say bs like "Sure, story is also important" but never do they go into detail on HOW to do it
the king of lenses? sound like peter mckinnonn
Depends on what they mean by "cinematic". You can take a random street, a random person walking down that street and with the right technical tools make this small thing look like it's straight out of a movie, without any added context. I feel like people that only look to achieve the "cinematic look" are not the ones that will use it to do short films or long length ones, they most probably want to film stuff for their youtube or instagram stuff like that, where you don't need actual story just a shot that looks good.
Smells like affiliate links
What most RUclipsrs get wrong is their audio. They put in a LOT of effort and detail in the video, and then they sound like they are speaking in a bathtub. Or, they BLAST the music, and make the commentary very quite (super annoying).
Every now and then, I stumble on a channel where I’m like...gold. Can you do a video talking about how you record and edit the narrative of the characters in your films?
I’ll wait for your content. No worries. It’s worth waiting. Just don’t disappear
Thank you!
Not that you need my approval, but you have quickly become a filmmaker I look forward to hearing the notification bell from. Direct and to the point, examples of the material, and you don't camera bash (although I'm sure you have your favorite gear preferences😊). I'm a photographer who is learning to shoot video and your tips definitely help. PEACE from ATL ✊🏾📸
segrad1 thank you!! Love ATL, spent some time there this year
Your channel is so underrated, like I learned a lot from what you share your experiences, you talking in a calm and informative way, I subscribed before and this video pop up again so I click and leave this comment! Keep up the good work man! I’m learning about commercial (like Nike, Under Armour, perfumes ad,...) so I need to watch so many, thank you one more time
Thanks man!!
Loved this Mark! Would love to see some breakdowns of shoots you've done. That basketball shoot had me wanting more info!
That's a great idea!
Finally, some other channels go off on how it's not about the gear but then all their videos are about the gear! I get it, that's what a lot of people go for, it's what's popular but it's refreshing when there is a video like this one. Thanks!
I tried forever to get talent. Everybody flaked. I ended up acting myself with my brother. My wife shot and directed. We didn't know anything about acting. We practiced lines over and over and did several takes. It's not perfect, but better than nothing which after two years of trying to get talent was where we stood. I think we broke a lot of these tips because of budget constraints and we got tired of waiting on other people... We put pallets together for the set and shot in the yard, we used stock music... we did use video lighting and soft boxes. I think it came out good for a very first short film... "Aces Wild" western short film here on YT. I'd love some feedback, keeping in mind this was our first ever short.
I watched it--that was fun.
I’ve learned more from RUclips than I did being in film school the reason why I left and started learning from RUclips thank you for your time you tutorials are very valuable for us upcoming filmmakers we appreciate it sir ❤️
Keep crushing it Waseem! Appreciate the support! Can't wait to see what you're shooting
Mark Bone I am crushing it I quit my 9-5 started my RUclips channel to vlog got my first music video shoot gig I’m about to start traveling and live my life my way never felt this fulfilled before I’m in control of my lifeI just can’t wait for what’s to come
Nice to have you back, Mark~ Enjoy your shoot in Sri Lanka! See you in your next video.
Thanks Terry!!
Good stuff! This is real advice. You’re becoming one of my fav youtubers
Thanks Aaron! Appreciate the support!
Love it dude. Thanks for cutting through the typical "cinematic" tip videos and such to provide something real!
I really learned a lot from this one, thanks Mark! I really appreciate your realistic and logical approach, very refreshing! It's so nice to see a Cinematic Tips video that doesn't focus on the camera settings. Cheers!
this channel is gold, Mark is gold.
ThienLC thank you!!
Omg haha just last week I was watching one of those ,,cinematic tips videos,, and was thinking to myself how funny it is what creators consider cinematic these days! Great tips man, thanks
Nice camera settings don't automatically create good filmmakers. Keep crushing it Jakub!
Sometimes "friends" are all you have available. Especially when just starting out.
I think the line here is "the convenient choice" , I feel like this really hits home for me, so many times I find myself not using tool that are bad, but not great either, just convenient. The is the good quote that says something like, "good is the enemy of great" , I feel you could replace good with convenient.
Lets be great not just good.
Fashion is changing. I've noticed over the past half a year that an increasing number of tv shows and dokus are filmed with very little artificial light. It might be mainly an English / Scandinavian trend, but it is obviously catching on outside the nordic crime noir genre. I guess it is also because colors now are decent on high ISO settings in the top range of cameras, but the usual 3 point + the odd keylight, is going out of style. That is good news to amateurs, as carrying 3 reflectors and not 3 lamps is much cheaper.
So glad i found your channel. I love hearing about creating films from someone that makes really great films and can back up their advice with samples that they've shot. Thanks alot!
Thank you!! I'm so happy to share my experiences!
I loved the video, your advice is great, I hope all is well! I wait for more content
Thank you for the insight Mark! Definitely valuable content to understand how I can get more out of my existing gear!
This is a multi facetted discussion. Are you looking for success as a RUclipsr creator because you want your stuff to look nice? Is your business shooting video? Are you a lifestyle vlogger and you figure you need to copy Casey Neistat? Do you figure you need the most expensive camera and a drone to be successful? Obvious, Mark, this is your biz and it looks like you know your shit, but watch longbeachgriffy to understand the power of an idea and, in his case, charismatic acting. His stuff looks like crap but it fits his channel. I know vloggers who have burned out trying to make their stuff look stunning. Unless it's your biz it's a waste of time on RUclips. I do have a sketch I want to give the full treatment to but that will wait. Nice commercial work. Good luck.
You forgot to mention shooting everything in 120fps 😜 /s Awesome tips, Mark. Subbed!
Shoot with Gunner haha. Right? Shoot even your interviews at 120fps 😂
i hate youtubers those who use 120fps for so called cinematic b-roll.. it is so stupid and the faces in video so ugly.. feel like wanna punch
so bored of 120fps
RUclips got it right with this recommendation... new sub here!
Absolutely agree!
RUclipsrs: How to edit with imovie
Filmmakers: How to do everything.
Great video dude!! Tips were great
Andrei Restrepo thank you!!
Good video. But Epidemic is way too expensive for normal starting fimmnakers unless you buy their crappy licence. They must be spending all their money on ads. Check out somone more realistic like artist or soundstripe.
Oh man! Location scouting is one thing I would have never thought of so deeply. I always think my environ is adequate and why should I search for something extra which does not represent me.
But, now that I think about it, why should I restrict what represents me as well as my potential viewers. Thank you, MB
Hey Mark really appreciated the value in this video its so true everything you talked about you brought it back to how movies are actually done as well with choosing locations, hiring actors, etc.
His channel is soo underrated right now!!!!
Thanks Anurag!!
YT suggested the video. Watched it. Liked it. Subscribed.
THANK YOU RUclips ALGORITHM
On all video tips your channel is one of the best! thank's from belgium
Love the tips, and nice to see another fellow Canadian getting in on the action. (Awesome to see the HoopDome getting a cameo haha).
these shots at the end are fire!
Thanks man! That was a commercial I did for Sport Chek/ Adidas
Literally said "Yeah!" when I saw your name in my feed, I love this channel!
haha yeah!!, Thanks Ismael!
This is a great perspective, I have not seen many people talking about the value of choosing the right talent
this helps so much!!! I really can benefit from this, thank you friend!
Congrats on 10K subscribers Mark!
I love your content, really practical and informative!
Hey bro im a freelance videographer and your tips are mind blowing . I have shared what you have had to say with others and they are equally as greatful. THANKS 👏🏻
Love your videos. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.
You’re welcome! Hope it helps!!
Mark Bone Absolutely! I’m you fan now!
Well said Mark! I couldn't agree with you more. Thanks for the info.
Thank you Tyson! Happy Canada Day!
Great Tips in your vids man... Thanks for sharing
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thanks for your insight
You simply deserve so much more followers. These are so valuable advices!
Thanks man! You can help get the word out on my channel :)
The most cinematic thing you can do is to have context to your work. You can't just slap a footage together just because it looks nice and expect it to be cinematic. You need to be able to tell a story throughout the video.
I only clicked cuz of that last part of your title, they get alot of things wrong haha
Noealz Photo ha! Lots of bad advice out there
You get it!
Your tips are amazing. Some of the best on RUclips, all categories. Will watch all your videos.
Matti sent me! Your channel looks great, watched a couple of videos. Where can I watch the documentary of the paramedic?
Rescatethefilm.com ✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼
But Matti says you can just put LUT and color correct it and then viola?
hahahaha
Love hearing from tried and true experts. Thanks Mark!
You're the man!
🙏🏻
more emotions maybe in the videos, things people can relate too, paired with good visuals!
nice video man, just landed on your channel!
Hey Mark, this was super useful. Thanks man! Keep up the great work
ayee great tips Mark, totally agree!
Great tips. Thanks for sharing
💯💯💯
hope more tutorial.great job
I hope so too!
thank you for this! i wish some clients also understood this. its always worth it
Cool Mark we watching your stuff from Africa. Keep up the good work
Colbert Johnes amazing! Where in Africa?
Very informative. Awesome!
Thanks Gregg! Keep crushing your awesome beach/surfing videos! Happy Canada Day!
Care to ask about your follow focus on your thumbnail? Thanks and more great content / ideas to come!
You can see a link to it on my video "NAIL YOUR MANUAL FOCUS"
Can I ask how you got those cool flares with the footage of Gavin?
That was really very cool piece of information. Thank you for sharing
Amazing tips, yes location, location is on of the most important things to take into account, indoors need to CREATE nice light, and story before all this, thanks man great work
Thank you! I'm getting so tired of people saying you should shoot at f1.4 to get cinematic footage! How many times do you actually shots in films that were shot wide open like that?
I'm currently editing this mini-doc / advertisement with an Olympic gymnast, and two of the things that I really tried to implement were subframing and shooting relatively wide angle, around 24mm, to get as much context of the environment in there while still having clear subject matter. I also love cutting between shots where the subjects line up almost perfectly, there's something innately satisfying about controlling the movement of your viewer's eyes!
Wide angle is so powerful for story. Look at all of Terrence Malick's films, he loves the wide shots with deep dof.
Great tips man! 🤙🏽
Thanks man!
You're gonna get extremely big extremely fast...
Diggin this, bro! Came up on my recommends. New sub!
Amazing, thanks Mike!
Woo! Like that follow focus. Looks good!
What are your in camera settings for colors on sony? my colors always look garbage, and what do you do in post?
What watch do you wear in this video? Vacheron Constantin? 😍
I was thinking of getting the Sony a7iii or the Fuji XT3 - what do you think would be better for the most versatile range of video production?
Both are great! The main difference is the sensor size. I wanted full frame for RUclips work and to match Slog2 with my Sony Fs7, but these things might not matter to you! That's why I bought an A7III
Mark Bone fantastic reply man - great advice too! I’ll figure my own use case out and then just choose.
Thank you !
Thank you for making the video. You are one my favorite channels and I always look forward to your content. Your Nikon videos absolutely blow me away and I've watched them multiple times. How do you vary your style so much between projects and present that to clients?
I try and not repeat what I've done too much although that's inevitable sometimes when you have a preference for shooting styles. I let the story dictate a change in style, I don't get hung up on my own preferences if the story doesn't fit my shooting style, I embrace what the story should have visually, which sometimes mean simpler approaches
What's the focus extension shown on the thumbnail? I think I need it because the focus ring on my camera is not the smoothest, and if I try to focus while using my tripod, I shake the whole thing!
Best on youtube my man
NO YOU ARE!!
Nice tips but shooting at the drive way can be cinematic. Have seen it in movies. Sliders, cranes, depth of field, light, anamorphic, color grading, will give you cinematic look of your driveway.
Love your content thank you!!
Damn, I love your work! Thanks so much for sharing.
I'd love to hear more about the process of making the Family of Things Music Video. I love the aesthetic!
How did you achieve such an organic film look?
How much did you plan upfront and how much just came naturally as you were shooting?
What did you use to achieve these beautiful flares?
And how did you set up the Projections?
Ideally I'd love to hear you walking us through the whole process in a video, but if thats a bit too much i get it haha
Greetings from Germany, keep up the good work!
Hey man, love the video! Hope you have a wonderful time in Sri Lanka! What’s the project your working with?? Love to come say hi!
Epic channel.
Thank you!!
Solid tips
Welcome back!
What most RUclipsrs get wrong: They're RUclipsRS, not filmmakers.
I’m doing both 😬
Amen
2 years later..... thank you
🙏🏻
Good stuff bro 👍🏾
Mark!!!!!!! What is ur favourite film?
Did you shoot said Nikon commercial with a Sony :P
Only used Nikon on the Nikon films
Tried to make a follow focus out of the parts from a shoulder rig for my M50, and it's a heavy sob, at least as far as the integrity of the M50 goes. So o guess some models might need a cage for something like this
m50 is light..why heavy?
@@ezra8776 It is but he uses a shoulder rig.
ok, let me ask this that, w camera you use nowwwwww for this video?
comprende amigo!!!!!
The video you show was filming in the Dominican republic?
I vlog with A7III shoot my documentaries on Fs7
@@markbone thanks man, apreciate
This is awesome!
Could I get a link to that music video referenced in the beginning? Thanks!
ruclips.net/video/CkUQlTRAESA/видео.html