It took me a decade to learn this stuff through trial and error. If you’re new to cinematography, this is gold. You’ve watched a year’s worth of needlessly long cinematography tutorials in 5 minutes.
Changing shutter angle is great-I discovered this filming bicycle riders at a big city park. Haze - not so much. I have a strong preference for simplicity and clarity of design, and haze messes that up. My number one tip concerns composition. Give the subject looking room. Frame the shot so that there is open space on one side, and have the subject turn towards it. Hopefully, this is also the direction that the light is coming from.
I think you win the best "Top Tips" video! During covid, I've become a professional RU-vid watcher, if only that was a thing, and I've seen sooooo many great film videos, and this one really did the BEST job, 10 super valuable tips in a fun, short, to the point way. Thanks for doing what you do!
you're quickly becoming one of my favorite creators on the platform. I love when I can watch a video where I already know 90% of what you're saying and then I get those 4 sentences that it really make it worth the time. Buying a handle. I'd love to see a video on how you work with haze!
Man , so glad I found you , I watch like 3-4 videos of yours per day for the last few weeks and have learned so many things even if I have seen already so many other big channels like Peter McKinnon Josh Yo and many others for years ! You are gold for people like us who try to really understand this deep matter of film making! Big hug brother 🍻
Loved your line about top handle LOL... I almost stopped watching to run and get a top handle, but I realized that I already have top handles on everything I could put them, so I calmed down, and watched the rest (as always in awe... in total AWE! Mark- YOU dude are GREAT! Thanks for your contribution to the future of the film in general!!! Even trying your tips is such a great fun, that I am sure we should mention you in credits :-D Thanks!
Cinematic go-to tip -- Turn the built in sharpness on your camera off.. Also try and shoot at magic hour if you're able. -- Amazing video Mark. I loved all your tips. I'm so tired of seeing the same tips over and over for a "cinematic" video. But this did a far better job of giving actually cinematic tips.
I can really vouch for the handle... i recently went from shooting always with a gimbal to handheld with a camera cage and side handles, but since i installed a top handle too i'm relying much more on it. It gives you a better grip, it allows you to use different angles much more easily and it gives you a much more natural way to cradle the camera if you need a stable shot (one hand on the top handle, another one under the camera, camera touching your body). Thanks Mark, your video on the top handle really made me understand that i needed one :)
Actually now that you mentioned the hazer it would be cool to see a whole video on that. Techniques, tips, brands etc. That is for sure one piece of gear I haven't seen a single video about. Thanks dude.
‘Thank you for this. These tips were very important. This helps me a lot. I was very impressed with these small tips but very important tips to remember when filming. I appreciate it.
Dude first off I thought I recognized some Peter McKinnon trades, not meaning the looks even. Thought it would be gimicky, but holy cow Was I wrong. You are truly a wonderful presenter my man. That is a talent you got there!!!
Another key component here and something it took me a while to realize is to 'hold the top handle but also '''cradle''' the camera from underneath. it's amazing how steady you can make a hand held shot combining these two simple techniques. Aslo don't be afraid to add a little weight to the rig. There is a tipping point here where the weight can just be too much but a little weight generally speaking will add to the stability. Just don't get too silly.
GREAT tips as usual my man. For what it's worth, THANK YOU for helping out folks like myself who are striving for improvement in cinematography/videography. PEACE from ATL ✊🏾📸📽
@@markbone Yes #1, because it's all about things that really matter and not about new camera models, luts, gadgets ... Since I follow your channel I've completely changed my filming approach.
Great video! Love this style! But can you clarify what you mean by "zoom lenses make things look more boring, they're infinite depth of field"? I only use primes but my understanding is that a zoom lens set to 50mm 2.8 would be the same as a 50mm prime set to 2.8. If I'm wrong I'd love to know!
Thank you so much for the tips, Mark! I bought a top handle a while ago after watching your video about it. Really love it so far! Backlighting helped me to improve my videos as well, but for me it feels like it doesn't suite every situation: it makes things looking dreamy and "romantic" which is not always what I want. Still a great trick though 🙃
wow, a video that actually has useful CINEMATIC tips and not constantly filming CINEMATIC coffee 😳🤣 My personal CINEMATIC tip: move on a single plane when using parallax shots (ie or vertical, horizontal or to and throw)
Mark, I want to thank you for your channel and your videos! I started a few month ago with making content. And a few weeks ago I found your channel. I learned so much with your videos in that short period. Now I ended up to shoot a documentary about the gym of my uncle. I am so proud of that work. That what helped me the most were your informations and Tipps! Thank you, thank you, thank you for that! P. S. I bought extra for that a top handle to shoot handheld 😅😅😅 thumbs up
Excellent tips. I really appreciate all of your videos. This is a hobby for me, and your videos make me better. I'm taking your prime lens duo suggestion to heart and ordered a 12mm MFT Meike (24mm equiv) along with the Helios-44-2 just for fun!
Hey Mark Bone! I'm a 12 year old filmmaker, I always learn a lot in your videos, they are super cinematic and helpful. You inspire me so much, I watch you all the time! do you have any advice for kids who want to get into filmmaking?
Just keep shooting brother! Don’t wait for people to ask you to shoot cool projects, you can start today! Whether it’s with your iPhone or camera! Shoot, edit, repeat
0:41 Backlight Your Footage 1:00 Add Camera Movement 1:20 Use Prime Lenses 2:00 Softer Light = Closer Light 2:30 Film the Shadow Side 2:50 Let it Flare 3:12 Get A Top Handle 3:46 Foreground Is Your Friend 4:06 Add Haze to Indoor Locations 4:27 Change Shutter Angle for High Actions Sequences Thanks for these Mark. Simple tips but super effective. I need to be reminded of these all the time. Love your content. Guess I'm a boner...
Can you make a video about the proper usage of the top handle, I tried to use top handle but I feel it is not stable compared to holding the camera. I also make some research but not really helping me to get the information. Thank you
Toss something across with your left hand and catch it with your right and and dramatically put it down a table/countertop. Next, cut something long, preferably a banana or a cucumber, in half with one sharp dramatic knife moment. Oh and don't forget the camera spin going downwards transition and VOILA!
