How I Film Myself (REALISTIC) - Tips for Beginners, The Reality of Filming Myself, It's Embarassing!
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- Опубликовано: 18 июн 2024
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What this video talks about: ₊˚ʚ♡ɞ˚₊
In this video today:
⋆˙⟡ I'll show you how I film myself and the reality of filming yourself. I'll also tell you what goes thru my mind when I film alone, so that you know we're all the same and there is no shame in it ! hahaha
⋆˙⟡ I'll show you where you could get cheaper equipment, especially if you're just starting out or thinking about it.
⋆˙⟡ I'll show you different angles you could shoot at, when filming yourself and how to make static shots more interesting.
₊˚ʚ♡ɞ˚₊ As always, feedback and comments are always welcome so do feel free to let me know if you have any suggestions or improvements that you would like to tell me!
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:45 Where To Start
0:53 Let's Talk About Equipment
1:04 Where I Get Cheaper Equipment
2:24 How To Get Creative!
2:37 Where I Get Inspired
3:02 Make Static Shots More Interesting
3:32 Capcut Tutorial for Zoom In and Out
3:50 Different Angle Ideas
4:38 How To Overcome The Embarassment
6:48 Thank You and Outro
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It doesn't matter if you're starting out or working in Hollywood, MPB has a great choice of equipment at even greater prices!
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Wow, I had no idea there are websites that have so much choice in film gear to such good prices! Great recommendation!
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People who do stuff are better off than people who dream of doing stuff.
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I have learned something along the way in my life and I try to pass it on to anyone I have a chance to... "O feito imperfeito é melhor que o perfeito não feito." Which can loosely be translated to "It is better to do something imperfectly than not do something perfectly." I guess that is what you meant...
@@imjustherefortheksdo you speak portuguese?
@@rodrigoquato yes... I'm from Brazil and I guess you are too...
@@imjustherefortheks bom ver os br consumindo bom conteúdo na internê 😎😎
Agreed! And the embarrassment only ever lasts a moment. Usually people will look for a few seconds and then you're done. But you have your shot forever!
Exactly !!! Hahaha
The lighting, the details, everything is just beautiful. You have a gift of giving small insignificant things a cinematic, artistic value , like you can make a piece of bread look so interesting and captivating . You + your lenses= unstoppable force of creativity. Keep going and improving girl
Thank you sp so much 🥹🥹🥹🥹!!!
This is definitely encouraging me to just film on my own (and film myself) so I can take those shots that I've been wanting to get. But I think my greatest challenge is learning how to move and pose naturally. I've been trying to take portraits of myself (for practice) and almost all of them come out pretty awkward. I can imagine that taking a video would be even more so. LOL!
hahahaah i think tbh takng a photo would be more awkward then video bcuz it's mostly still but when taking a video i always try to follow this advice I once heard from a director 'give your actors something to do so it'll be more natural and less staged' so that's what I always try to do. I give myself something to do so that it seems more lifelike
I don't think I have the courage to spin like that in the middle of busy street, but it is encouraging to know that it is possible and that someday I'll be able to do it.
Hahha you can do it just tune them out ! I got anxiety from doing this but after the first 3 takes I got used to it 😂
She's answering the real questions. Thank you.
Hahaha thank youuu for the feedback
Thank you for this reminder. I still get self conscious about filming in front of people after 3 years but those shots are always worth it. I really need to remind myself of this. Love your filmmaking!😊
Thanks so much !! And yes I still have to remind my self and sometimes I do shy away and then regret it later on 😂😂😂
i love this and your philosophy behind why to just do it anyway, i completely agree and love that vibe of being driven by your motivation for the art, over the fear and self consciousness!
Thank you so so much !!!
True. Nobody actually cares because nobody will remember me filming in public.
Hahaha yes exactly that’s what I think too
It may be awkward sometimes when you’re alone talking to just your camera, younger generations ok, but older generations don’t understand might think you’re crazy😂😅 but it’s really common nowadays, once get used to it, shd be👌🏼, most importantly is ignore others😜🤣
HAHHAHA its okay! just do you man
Also, don't get too static with your shots!
Get creative with your shots, like
• a POV of inside a bush
• behind you moving POV
• on top of a closet
You can create Infinite new angles even if you film yourself alone.
Have fun experimenting :)
thanks for this hahah
very usefule info! thank you so much for sharing them. loving the vibes of your videos!
Thanks so much! No worrris so glad it could help !
This is one of the best solo shooting how to's I've seen on YT (and I've watched many)! Love it!
Ahahahh THANK YOU SO SO MUCH!!! MUAH!!!
So many gems here. The filming in public is my trouble area at the moment but your absolutely right that they will forget about in once the moment has passed. I need to keep reminding myself 😊
So true!
Your ability to find good, organic light sources is so cool. I love how you film yourself.
Thank you so much ☺️☺️
Megan your videos are so inspiring and helpful 🙏🏼 Been coming back for days ever since I discovered you here. I just started to upload little clips without watching videos like yours before, now as I see this, I’m so encouraged to film myself more as well. Thank you so much 🥰
Hi Julie !! That's so amazing to hear that my videos could help, guide or inspire you along your journey, thank you for the support :)))
love this so much. incredibly wholesome
Thank you so much !!!
This is some really excellent filming advice adn I love the trails you were hiking on .
AHHH THANK U yeah I was in Luxembourg and it was so so beautiful
I love this! Definitely great, true advice, and editing tips I've been looking for! I can't wait to start my own youtube channel!
You got this!
amazing thank you so much! im starting to experiment with cinematic shots because all ive ever done is headshots, POV or wide shots. this helps sooo much.
No worries ! So glad it could help fr
I love your videos. They're so relaxing AND informative. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much!
really touched by the happy transition at the end....u r inspiring everyone...tysm ❤🎐
love the video! Your videos are always really inspiring and make me want to try out different things!
I'd love to see a video on colorgrading as well because I loove how your shots look! You have such an designt style and it might help other people like me exploring and finding their own styke!
Ahhh thank you so so much !! I actually recently made a color grading tutorial on Davinci as well as on CapCut ! All on my RUclips page :)
This was very much needed. I just started my RUclips channel and trying to film shots outside the house sounds so daunting, but the reminder that there is no better time to film doing something then when you are doing it helps so much!
So glad this vidoe could be of assistance hahah ❤️❤️🥹🥹🥹 good luck!!
Inspiration at its peak . Thank you for creating this art
Thank you so much 😀
found ur reel in ig, and AAHH it was a perfect timing because I'm really planning on starting to take videos (just for fun) and this really encouraged me more to start it. thank you!💗
ahhhh!!! awesome !! so glad u could resonate with this
You deserve to be more famous. I truly enjoy watching your stuff. Happy Holidays🎄 and thank you! 🥂
Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you Megan for the video and for your advices! 💛💛💛 Filming myself can be really embarrassing sometimes, when I really want to do a shot outside I can wait for minutes and hours to make sure anybody is there so that I can film myself. There are some shots I really would like to do in a crowd but my embarrassment just blocks me 😭. And during years I hated taking selfie because I felt insecure about my face on the photo I was only seeing the flaws, everything was a problem so I couldn’t appreciate how great the photo is. But since I discovered your channel, I challenge myself more , I try to go further, to dare more things and the results are so satisfying sometimes that I forget how embarrassing I was to film the video and it’s really supporting for the next! ✨✨✨ Congrats for 140k btw you deserve it so much !
Oh my god… I’m so glad I could be a part of changing your mindset ! GO YOU!!!! ❤️❤️❤️ THANK YOUUU
You’re a blessing. Your grading is impeccable ❤
Thank you so much!
This is so good! Great shots don't necessarily need a lot of fancy camera movements! LOVE ITTTT
Thank you so much!! Totally agree
This video is a blessing. Yes! Nobody cares! 👍🏻🥹🙏🏻🤣
Hahahaha thank u!!!
everything is so curated yet candid!! thank you so much for sharing your craft with us! 🥹
Thanks so much 😊🥺🥺🥺🥺
Thanks for keeping it real, this was actually encouraging. I have to start making music videos for my upcoming album and I absolutely HATE being in front of the camera, and I'm a filmmaker. I love making practical special effects, but being onscreen ~ ugh!! No thanks. But I HAVE to do it now. Biting the bullet.
HAHHA u can do it !!! J try to remember these words when I’m afraid or reluctant to do something, when it’s scary to jump, that’s when you jump !
You're right that spinning shot is so worth it!
I absolutely love the way you're filming yourself it's just soooo appealing to me!!! It makes me want to launch my own channel, thank you for being an inspiration!!! Keep going :D
Awww thank u so much !! Glad it could push u
Lovely video content and your clear explanations and ideas ☀️ Thank You ☺️
Thank you for commenting !
2 minutes in and already blessings and more blessings. New subscriber! Thank you 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Thanks for subbing!☺️☺️☺️❤️❤️
I am just getting started now and this was super helpful! Thank you so much!!😬 Love the aesthetic of each and every video you post😬😬!
Yay! Thank you!!! So glad u liked it and it could be helpful to you
Thank you for this Megan! I’m a beginner and I feel so embarrassed and shy filming out in public and watching this video was so educational and comforting :)
You got this!!And thank you so much !!!
Love the video. Love how you explain every detail. I learned a lot. Keep up 😉
Thank you! Will do!
So loving your work! I started giving time in cinematography and this video really helped!
So great to hear omg !! Thank u so Much ❤️❤️😫
This was so helpful. Thank you Megan!
I'm so glad!
OMG, you are brutally honest and you don't shun away from talking about the embarassing things.. I liked your entire presentation. Sub incoming!
Awww thank you so so much! i thinjk honesty comes off good !
Thanks for the much needed reminder 😭🤣🙏🏾 And also for the inspo websites!!!
Of course!!❤️❤️❤️🙏
Wow this was so good! I've been struggling to find new ways to make videos. Lately I've been experimenting more with story telling but I'm not clear yet on what I want to do... This helps me out a lot as I want to start to experiment with IRL stuff and making my own footage as well. Good stuff and thank you for sharing!
So glad to hear that this could help !!! Thanks for stopping by ❤️❤️
"Ooooh but the embarrassment" - YES, I WANT TO OVERCOME IT SO BADLY! 🙈 It's just like you said, nobody cares :)
I think I'm slowwwwly getting better at it since I started filming myself alone. I slowly started to change environments and to film when I'm around my friends and family to capture moments, which has been helping me too :)
I rarely see people filming themselves, but every time I see it, I think: "that's so cool!" ✨ I like to think that, at some point, I'll be able to encourage people with the same "embarrassing dreams" by filming myself in public and sharing some thoughts and experiences on the internet, just like you encouraged me with your video. 💕
you can do it trust me! it just takes some getting used to for sure
i rlly wanna get into this :) it’s super helpful
Thank you! I’m so glad it could be helpful to you
I love this so much. I’ve been looking for inspiration and you’re definitely it !
So so so happy. ! ❤️❤️☺️
@@megantanart indeed! Please keep creating ! You’re really helping me 😭😭
Hi Megan, I’m trying to start out myself and watching your video inspires me because you have courage. Keep on doing what you’re doing because you are awesome. In life, you always have people who mock you for your dreams and ambitions they will turn to dust and blow awayin the wind. You are a creator and you will leave an indelible mark on life. The world is richer because of you. Thank you!
AHHHHH THANK YOU SO SO MUCH 🥹🥹😭😭😭😭😭😭
thank you! this was a super helpful video 🥰
I'm so glad!
This video is perfect for my trip can’t wait to try all the things you talked about!
HHAAHA thanks matttt can't believe ur going to tokyo and I'm not!! JEALOUSSS
You are art! The best video that can possibly be suggested for me, RUclips. Thank you! Hahaha! I needed to watch this because I recently moved to another country and another city, I'm feeling alone here and I want to start recording some vlogs but I want beautiful vlogs that are good to see, like this video.
Thank you so much ! I wish u all the best ❤️
this is the first video that has really helped me to film, honestly, you are a fantastic filmmaker. And yes, the embarrasment sucks! but it is worth it, cus' like you said, nobody cares♥
Thank you so so much ❤️❤️😊😊
Thank you so much for this video Megan❤ It was really helpful, I admire your strength and creativity!! I can't wait to start creating my own pieces and sharing them just like you!!🧚🏽♀️
Hi Juliette, thank you so much this kind comment ☺️ u can do it !!!
@@megantanart thank you always!!❤️❤️
Wow this really inspired me Megan, Idk if you’ve noticed, but I’ve been a fan of your channel for a very long time, mainly because I’m an aspiring cinematographer myself. However, due to life and other things…. I found myself in a creative slump where I just…. Didn’t want to create anything. It’s been almost 3 months since I truly used my camera, but this video really took me back to why I started filming in the first place. God bless, and thank you ❤
Hi ! Yes i do know that u have been supporting me for a long time now ! and i thank you for that, I'm not sure if it's showing but I'm currently also in a creative rut. But u did the right thing with giving yourself time and space ! keep fighting
That's really important: Other people may watch you doing silly things (in their eyes), but they don't know you and very soon they will have forgotten you and what you did. Out of sight, out of mind .... Carry on, Megan ❤
yeah exactly!! thankssss
This is such a good video MEGAN!!! I’m trying to stop caring when filming alone 😅 it’s a journey for sure❤
Thanks Neens 🥹🥹🥹 watched your recent vlog as well I loved it
@@megantanart omg thanks so much hehe
I recently decided to start film making and you at one of the first people i followed! You truly have a gift in film making and content creating , such a beautiful personality:) Can’t wait to see more of your videos! ❤
Omg thank you so so much ! I hope you’re journey is going well
@@megantanartThank you!❤
This was really helpful. Thanks a lot Megan.
You're so welcome! Glad it was helpful !
I'm not embarrassed to film in public, I'm scared of someone swiping my phone 😂
HAHHAA same I always try to get someone to try to watch out
First time watching your video and I really really love it. Keep going Megan, love you
Thank you so so so much !!!
I need to learn videography from you. Honestly the way world going on with white aesthetic I have found a retro gem. I really love your color grading please teach me so that I can apply it on my vintage style vlogs
Ahhhhh thank you !!! There’s a tutorial on my Channel ❤️❤️
Great video Megan, I learned a lot, thanks !
Glad it was helpful!❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for the amazing, human and useful content. Cheers from Brazil!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank u so much.! Cheers back from Germany
Thank you for this video. Love your works!
THANK u so much !!!☺️☺️
Thank you for creating this video! I'm just getting started on my youtube journey and this was really helpful and inspiring 🙂
You got this! Thanks so much for commenting ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you megan I love this video because I just started making my own videos lately and this is very helpful 😊
I'm so glad!
Yo you’re the coolest I love your videos ❤!
AHHH THANK U !! Which ones have u watched already ??
ive watched all your videos! you are the only person i have notifcations on lol i do videos too on my IG but havent out thenm on youtube yet@@megantanart
Thank you Megan... great for me at the training wheels stage i'm at!
So so glad !!! U can do it :)))
love the color grading ❤
THANKU!!!
thank you for your vid! Inspired me! For sure!🤗
I'm so glad!
Please do more video like this,love you so much ❤
I’ll definitely try !! ❤️❤️
thank you this has acc inspired me sm xx
I'm so glad!
thank you so much for these tips!
Any time!
I really like the aesthetic of your videos!
TQ!!!
Thank you, found your video very inspirational and helpful!!
So glad!🥹🥹🥹💕❤️❤️
The video is so calming
Thank you ❤️❤️☺️☺️
You have no idea how this is important to me especially filing even in the embarrassment 😅 tysm ❤
I'm so glad! U can do it !
Very inspiring Megan! 💜💜
Thank you!!
Thank you! You are inspiring.
Wow, thank you!
Thanks for this. I have been filming myself outdoors a lot lately and I really dont care what others think about me or how they look at me.
At the end of the day getting a good shot for my content is far more valuable than regretting it later :)
Hahaha awesome !!! Love the mindset
This is what we need to see🥺 so authentic and inspiring!!! 💚 Support from Hong Kong (btw I always think that you look like a Hong Kong artist called Tang Lai Ying, Amy 😂)
I really wanna know more the story behind your whole filmmaking journey. And what makes you stepping the first step, putting yourself out there on RUclips~ anyway, love your videos🤣
Omg i just Googled her and my family said I look like her HAHHAHA anyways thank you ! And I actually made a video about that! its pinned to my RUclips channel
i love ur content beb Megaaaaa
AHHH THANK UUU
you just got yourself a subscriber, love your video
Thank you so so much 😩😩😩☺️🥺
Thank you for the tips, you are awesome 💯
Thank you ❤️
Love it. Thank you for all this tip❤❤❤
No problem 😊
This was such a good video, thank you! A lot of food for thought 🍪
Thank you so much !!!!✨✨💕💕
Wow very inspirational
Thank you! I am just starting my channel and really want to make my vlog to be more personal and close to my audience.
Thank you !!! I’m sure you’ll be able to do it I believe in you
i just love how i saw the shot at 3:04 and instantly thought "wait aren't these the stairs at MUDAM?!?!" and after i checked the location in the description i was like "yes i'm definitely right" :D (i am from luxembourg and MUDAM is an art museum in luxembourg city) :) also, thank you for capturing my home country in such beautiful images and huge thanks for all the tips and the inspiration!
Ahhhh thank you so so much !!! Luxembourg was such a nice place and I really loved the museum mudam ! Was super aesthetic and u loved the cafe as well
Damn, diese Szene am Anfang mit dem Holz reinbringen ist mega schön
Liebe es, wenn so normale, schöne Teile des Lebens in Filmen sind😊
Btw, ich habe auch schon viele cringe Momente beim Filmen gehabt und dein Mindset ist ein super Weg, denke das selbe.
Aber noch besser ist die Absurdität einfach zu akzeptieren und darüber zu lachen.
Glaub mir, viele Leute finden es sogar cool und es ist immer lustig, mit den Leuten mitzulachen😂
Und wie du meintest, die die dich ernst anstarren, kann man halt ignorieren, die vergessen das sowieso.
hahaha genau !!! finde ich auch total schön, das sind so Momente die ich auch in 5 jahren nicht mehr in Erinnerung hätte deswegen bin ich egtl sehr froh, dass ich das alles aufgenommen habe !
@@megantanart Yep, schaut man dann zurück und denkt sich "Alter, das war ja schön"
Ich habe eine Obsession damit. Habe jede schöne Sache gefilmt, die ich gesehen habe😂
Wie ist das bei dir? Benutzt du diese Aufnahmen dann einfach später in Videos (wie diesem) alle?
Oder machst du eventuell daraus ein extra Projekt?
I love this! Thanks for sharing! 😊
Thanks for watching!
Nice tips Megan!
Thanks so much!
I like the video, the vibes are very good, I like the visual color
Thank you 🙌😭😭💕💕
What I do to avoid feeling embarrassed in public... I put a small sign on pavement stating fim making in progress. ... It's amazing how people make room for yea and it totally stoped my public embarrassed feelings. I also wear a highlighted jacked with the same print on it... Trust me it works for overcoming those public embarrassedferlings
Omg HHAHAH that’s so daring I could never but that’s a good idea for sure
So inspiring, thank you!!
Thanks for watching!
love the coloring 👍
Thank you! Cheers!
New subscriber here - and loving your videos, Megan! 🔥🙏🏾💙
Ahhhh thank you so much !!!
There is a clamness in your video . I really admire it
thank u so so mcuh !!!
A vibe 🔥
THANK UUU