How to Learn Filmmaking FAST! - Without Film School 

" you're not going to be Quentin Tarantino in 30 days " bruh i think i was waiting my entire life to hear that thank you so much 😂😂😂

Dude you literally will be changing my life. I've been a video head type and now I have a formula to learn cinematography. I've literally been watching nonstop videos about... well vidoes for 6 month. And btw your tutorials are the best by far. Your vidoes concise and short yet are very informative. Thanks so much for this vidoe

Video head here. God I need to start filming shit for real.

OK so I've started this "challenge" and I'm documenting my whole process / everything I learn. If anyone is seeing this comment even though I'm years late and is also following this "program" let's connect! Thanks for the inspiration Darious!

this is extremely helpful

Yo Darious. Maybe this comment will be lost amongst others, I'm not really the type of commenter on every video you post, but there are many people like me that really do appreciate your work even though we are hidden here only behind the like button. Keep it up

I go to university for film and I've learned a lot more important stuff and tips about filmmaking just watching your videos today than I have in two years of lectures. Great job!

If I ever get hit in the head and forget everything I know about filmmaking, at least I'll know where to go.

After every one of your videos I always feel so energized to go out and make stuff! Thank you!

"aint no disclaimers, Foooooo !! 😆😆😆😆

Think I am gonna give this a try! PEACE

You are my best pro tutor. I want to learn more before going fulling into the industry. I do all my videos and editing with phone's. Eventually i am planning to get a camera but i am really confused, which one should i buy?. 70d or D700

Haha I love your channel so much ❤ thanks for the tips

I took your 50-50 and "video head" advice to heart. I immediately paused the video, went to my other computer, and started pulling clips from a show we played last year to try to make a practice video. I learned more in that hour of trial and error than I did in hours of watching RU-vid. Thank you so much!

This is the best tutorial I've even seen to anything. Thank you so much!

Holy shiiiiit.... I swear my phone is listening to me. I had been looking for this video for some time since I last saw it and holy shit. I was just talking about this today... They're listening folks. Glad I finally found this video again, though.

Why do I have the impression that screenwriting is always mentionned as something that isn't very important? like something to do in the last minute? It's really odd because what actually makes a fantastic movie is the story !!! you can have great sound , visuals, acting and everything but if the story is stupid , weak or cliché then all the work would be in vain and almost no one would be that interested ! SCREENWRITING SHOULD BE TAUGHT FIRST ! It should take the largest part of filmmaking studies I think.. people should learn how to think outside of the box, how to imagine original stuff and come up with amazing ideas...it's the number one key to a great movie, in my opinion.

Dude, you're helpful, knowledgeable, and funny... You should have way more subs.

Darious you are the best

I'm using this very video for my beginning course.... didn't know where to start until now thanks man

woah how am I just finding this?! I really needed this. I'm one of those who just watches loads of tutorials/explanations and then get overwhelmed with where to start whereas your 30 day curriculum starts really simple with stuff that I might overlook and progresses as the days go on. I'm gonna try doing this and maybe I'll make videos documenting my process with it too.

Hey darious I just made a RU-vid channel and have posted a short film on it, my editing software had a problem so pls do not mind the vid quality. Pls Give FeedBack and let me know if f possible how to improve (channel name- 21K productions)

Probably the best film making video on RU-vid today. I'm a complete video-head. Good to hear it's not all that uncommon. Now to get producing!! Thanks, D!

Hey guys for composition watch this video blender guru made on it , even though he uses cg examples it applies to real life also it is by far the best video on composition I hav seen

I remember watching this over a year ago. I went and shot my first micro film. It was my first time using a camera that wasn't my Sony Handycam (shot on a Canon T5i). My photography teacher gave me an insane amount of gear: 3 lenses, H1n, boom, cage, crane (WHAT). It obviously didn't turn out how I imagined it to be, but I had a ton of fun. Since then I have learned as much as I can about cameras and own 2 of my own (SL2 and M50) and have created numerous micro films, each of which I learned so much from. Now I feel more confident than ever in regards to my skills and am ready to go into production of my new short. Thanks for keeping me in this D4!

Awesome videos! I love your 30 day curriculum. I'm a professional actor and want to start creating my own content. I totally have the ability to become a "video head", cram my brain with too much info and suffer paralysis of analysis. This gives me a complete and comprehensive guide. My wife loves your content too! Keep up the good work and if you take donations, please let me know. Thanks again!

Yo can I get a downloadable calendar for this or

Very helpful! Thanks a bunch! 👍🏻💯💢💥💢💯👍🏻I have been watching how you do what you do concerning cinematography off and on for many years. Do you critique one scene micro films by other new artists? If so, I have one that is live now called, "Road to the unknown Part I." Part II premiers this Saturday 8/11/22 @ 8PM CT/9PM ET. I have another micro film called "On the edge of the wild!" that premieres 8/13/22 @ 8PM CT/9PM ET. If you have time please share your thoughts favorable ones or not so favorable if it is not a stretch. I could use some feedback. Thanks again for the crash course. Looking forward to trying the new moves.

This info packed! I pray you are blessed beyond measures. I'm in awe ! Thank you so much for putting your heart in this.

Pls make a new video...since we can use one mobile to do everything(shoot,edit, record n render sounds)

I applied to film school after university and dropped out before it was too late for a refund... I found it to be complete bullshit personally, I think it's great for people who need motivation to put in work everyday, but if you're self motivated learning on youtube is the way to go.

Or just cut through all the bullshit and pay you $250K to bring your self on set as a adviser.

But, looks like I learned everything in 12 minutes 🤣🤣

Hey Darius, I use a t3i and a D7000 and when I record on 1080 24fps, the footage looks jerky. Am I doing something wrong here. I am also using the kit lens too.. HELP PLEASE!!! LOL

here's my life, i know many of you will not care but this is for those who have time to read this. so after high school, i was clueless in what to do. i fell into depression feeling so useless everyday because i couldn't find a hobby besides playing games 24/7 and sitting in my room with suicidal thoughts. playing games and sitting in my room lead to smoking weed everyday to kill time. i finally realized that life is too short and i would eventually kill myself if i did this for the next few years. although many would say "playing games and smoking weed 24/7 is the life and you should enjoy it," i didn't because it was the same old shit every single day. these thoughts and the condition i was in became worse. 6 months later, I'm still stuck in my own world doing the same shit, but because of this channel, i was able to figure out something i want to do in life and that was film making. i can't wait to get my first camera and to see what the next few years will bring me in film making. hope you enjoyed my little short story and a huge part of my life. finally, thanks for those who spent their quality time reading this, means alot to me. and also, any quick tips on anything would help tremendously.

Film school is obsolete...nobody does film anymore..the old day of raising money, making a movie, showing it to s film festival,,,,,, all obsolete. Now with smart phone and youtube anyone can make a movie--making money is still the problem....

Hey Dude! Great vid - one question - how can I get crisp, crystal clear focus in my DSLR? Having loads of issues and just when I think I got it - nope... Using a Canon 700D (T5 Rebel I think in the US) with the kit 18-55mm and a 24mm prime. Neither seem to give me a clear image - either on the tripod, run and gun or vlogging style - and I've tried autofocus, full manual, watched endless vids yet still this damn focus thin! Help! My cinematographer fried says just give up and buy a video camera - but I aint convinced that's the right answer s I've seen awesome SLR stuff out there.

While this is very detailed, there is something that film school gives you that this video doesn't: debt.

I loved watching this! Short, to the point, and entertaining all in one video! Keep it up man. These are awesome and so helpful!

Good video...glad to see your back to some kinda schedule with these videos...I didn't go to film school and learned from channels like film riot...shot my first feature film on a 7D and really didn't get to learn the camera...I actually learned on set while I shot it and pretended to know what I was doing...for a first time filmmaker the film came out pretty decent and people always say," wow it looks like a real movie." lol which I guess is suppose to be a compliment but then again they were initially thinking I shot some back yard home movie that looks crazy...anyways keep doing your thing man...will keep watching

How do you know if you're making mistakes if you don't really know what you're doing? It's like when you paint something and it's perfect to you but until someone more professional can tell you something wrong with it, you didn't know you made those mistakes. What if you don't have anyone professional to critique your stuff?

Awesome video. I am a new sub and am glad I found your videos!

Man I dont have a camera to start with.. sucks

No mice were hurt in the making of this video, well except that one..🐀 R.I.P. It was a trap!

What's the best (or one of the best) free video editor to begin with ?

Today us day 1😁

This is so great! I'm gonna get on this ASAP. Anyone else putting their results online?

I realised that I'm a video head 😱

Once again another D4Darious hit!! Film schools are probably looking at you like "Bruh! SHHHH! Stop telling out secrets!" :)

Thanks for calling out the Video Heads... I was becoming one.

Si lo hacés en Argentina, probablemente termines sin cámara, sin micrófono y sin zapatillas en el día 2

This video gives away lot more than you expect

well you definitely shut my dream of doing a short film now 😂😂 ! I will start with a micro film now! lol

i feel like there are a handful of producers iIve worked with that couldve learned from this vid, annnnnnnd saved a crap ton of money. lol

That mouse thing was out of touch with you audience...

can you make an updated video of this

lol your comic relief character is gold bro

Did anyone else watch this three times

WITHOUT WATCHING THE VIDEO I BET HE IS GOING TO SAY MAKE A TON OF SHORT FILMS. ITS THE BEST THING TO LEARN FILMMAKING

You have a very unique niche, out of all the you tube that i subscribed to, yours is the only one i watch when i get notified that you uploaded a new video. Even though your subject has nothing to do with my projects. Regardlees i learn from it, thank YOU!

No offense but I feel like this channel keeps rambling on the filmmaking basics that are like 1 percent of filmmaking in every episode

Man, I'm 3 years late to the party. Good info. I'm in my early 30s; still got enough time to turn this dream into a reality.

6:58 *NO!* READ a script .... or a few scenes from different scripts, maybe even from different genres. Seeing how a script looks will show you what you're looking for. Searching 'How To Write A Screenplay/Script' will just give you some nobody who has never had anything made (or sold in most cases) giving you pretencious shit to work with.

This is fantastic brother thank you!! I feel more guides like this need to be made for music production and stuff too. Skills like these aren't really difficult to learn we just need a good guide, so thank you again!!

Free editing program for new people..., "Davinci Resolve 15" #ThankMeLater #NumberOneForMe

You r d best😊👍 Thanks

Another great video, you've inspired me to make my own videos

Couldn't agree with you more about using Micro Films to get hands on experiences. It has definitely been the quickest way I have found of progressing my craft. Thanks so much for such a great breakdown Darious!!!

Wow this is the truth right there! I've shot my first short a few weeks ago and it was a 10 page script. We messed up with a few shots, and some shots weren't as good as we wanted them, and before shooting this short film, I can't say that I've practised enough so it's better to shoot a few shitty micro films that are disposable, and hey, if they come out great, use it for your showreel!

This was soooo good. But now I'm fairly afraid, as I'm working on my first film and it's not a short one, but a feature documentary! I really don't want to scrap it or delay it, as the current time frame is the only one possible for my project. Guess I should start learning and practicing more as I go!

Good advice D4. I think anyone who’s trying to learn or get into film making should see this. I learned filmmaking by accident. I started making videos on my phone with my friends they where terrible and had no real effort put into them but they taught me a lot

quá tuyệt vời video với những chia sẻ này và những thước phim đẹp, cám ơn bạn rất nhiều, và chúc bạn cuối tuần vui vẻ

dude, you forgot to put actual glass in your glasses

YOU have completely discouraged me about film making, I am going back to selling pot......Nah! Just kidding, this is a great, great video!! Straight to the point and informative. Bravo Darius!

Dude, this was great video. Not only do i jump the gun and expect to shoot the stories you wrote or picture in your mind but starting out small, doing the 30 day challenge with tests and micro scenes is so much better. It gives you the time to prepare and be ready for your bigger projects without giving them up or shelving them becoming a video head again. This video literally helped me through my struggles Thx Darious

😂😂😂 just let that dream die

Videohead here. You slapped me into reality. Grabbing camera and going out to film!

This is like the best video of all time

You make the most helpful videos for filmmaking. thank you so much!

I’m guilty I’m a video head. Lol lol lol IM SO GUILTY......... I’m stArting with my Android Phone Lol Lol Lol

Hey, just watched 2 minutes and I have to stop to comments. Thank you so much, you inspired me A LOTTTT. I never drop a comment before but this time. Just drop here and will be back to update my 30-day testing your curriculums. 😄

Thanks! This is going to be very useful to me... someday. LOL! JK! I actually wrote everything down on the calendar and I'm starting first thing tomorrow! :D

Hi Darious, I've recently come across your channel and I'm hooked. I appreciate the fact that you give solid advice and that you're both romantic and realistic about filmmaking. The first video of yours which I watched was "MASTER the Film Look on a Budget! - the Ultimate Edition". The one thing which really stayed with me from that video was when you used the fan sounds to add suspense to the scene. It's such a small thing but makes a huge difference. I would love to see a video on sound effects from you mate. Anyways, Keep it up. you da best.

Lmbo! Ok I'm going to take your advice. I'm not going to lie the first time I saw one of your videos I was trying to make a short film the next day. 😩😂 I'm glad I stopped myself. I'm going to keep practicing.

Man, your videos are fucking awesome. I rather watch your videos than watching Netflix haha! You're sick!

Whoa!...just saw this and its 2020...bro my life just got elevated!!!...Thanks so much!!!!

I love EVERYTHING YOU DO... but the music or rather background music starting at 5:53 is annoying... a little scary lol... I just would really just want to hear you (except when you're filming, then I understand the music)... just saying... this is the first time in all the videos, I have ever (didn't like) the background music...

This video is amazing. I didn't realize it but I am definitely a video head. I make "travel video" type videos and want to get into real filmmaking but I always say "I dont have actors" or "I dont have ideas" etc. Now spring break is here and I will definitely use some of these tips starting tomorrow! Thanks!

Do not forget to watch a lot of films as Well as all the classics. (Citizen Kane, clockwork orange, the Godfather, psycho...)

I keep practicing and learning every day. Thanks for the ideas on new lessons. If you have the chance I would appreciate it if you checked out some of my wheeling videos. I am trying to bring a touch of cinematography to jeep videos.

What if you don't have friends and family? That was me for a bit.

This was honestly the best filmmaking tutorial video I've ever seen. Seriously, every time someone comments on my videos on how to start filmmaking or start making RU-vid videos, I'm just going to link this video to them

Thank you for sharing. I had no idea you were a filmmaker. I’m a teacher and I always show my students your video explaining theme. Great content- keep going 💪🏽

Amazing video man! Very helpful and inspiring, thanks so much!

you look like deshawn raw from the thumb nail lol

Such a simple yet straight way to educate Us on Film Making Haha Really Enjoyed and learned as well 😂👍

Totally worth my time. A very helpful course of concrete action.

very good advice, spot on man.

This is my 50-50. I watch your videos and about 2-3 other cats. I watch videos on FCPX(that's what I use). I go and make a music video(with my iPhoneSE....still....) and implement the skills I learned. I just need improvement on said skills, which means cranking out more music videos and hopefully improving every time! Yassss, FOOOOOO!!!

Dude I'm dying here 5:47. Love the way you give back and didn't have to. I'm learning a lot and being very entertained. I'm still dying though