Visual Storytelling 101 

0:30 composition rules (to 5:07) 3:40 leading lines 5:43 framing 8:10 lense selection

This is like everything and more that I've learned "theoretically" in my 3 months so far in college. Funny but also kinda sad lol

Thanks for including this guys. Much appreciated! Remember...it’s important to know these rules, (same with lighting and the 180 degree line that are covered later) so you know why something looks natural to us as a viewer so you then know how to break it. Know why we do things classically so you can know how and when not too! If that makes sense!!

That was beautifully explained

10:05 "Use a longer focal length to pull the background closer." That is exactly what I needed to make the background mountains appear larger in my 3D scene

The more work I do, the more I find I prefer longer lenses. I just love the look of them. I associate wide angles with emptiness, distance, loneliness, warped perception of reality, etc. based on how subjects usually fit into the frame. That still makes them a powerful story tool, because I can use that subtext to move the story along. I love this stuff so much!

(Sorry for my english, I'm greek)A lot of people are complaining about the lack of skits and humor in Film Riot compare to the past, but back then, a lot of people complained and said that the jokes are interfering with the information.I feel Ryan tries to keep the jokes away from the info and at the same time still putting funny videos out.But no matter what he does he can't please everyone.What I'm asking from the fans is a little bit of understanding.This guy works hard to give us great content every day.He works on all the Film Riot weekly videos,Short Films,maybe future feature films,the Triune Store e.t.c.(I know he's not working alone,but still...) and we as filmmakers should appreciate that.I'm not telling you not to say your opinion and/or complain but in every video now I read at least one or two comments talking about how great Film Riot used to be.I mean, don't you find these videos with mzed great????They give great info....... FOR FREE!!!! I personally loved the old ''era'' of Film Riot and I'm loving the new one also and every channel should grow and change.Maybe I'm overreacting and there's not an issue here but I felt like writting this comment. Keep up the good work guys!!!!!

Been following mr bloom's work for a few years now, this series is by far the best the most helpful videomaking class i have come across

I love Phil Bloom's work so much. His work is very much like what I wish to do in the future

This was one of the most helpful clips that I have seen showing/explaining the focal lengths and the feeling they are trying to convey. Well done. Thanks!

Thank u for this Ryan...thank u Phillip Thanks for the knowledge articulated so well

I already knew some of this stuff, but this video actually helped me to completely understand it and make it clear in my head thank you so much

I loved this video. Please keep uploading videos like this. I watched before my lunch time and it didn't eat more of my short free time that I have everyday. Thank you guys! Good content and really clear.

That was the best lens explanation I’ve ever heard. Thanks for posting RyGuy!

I had to watch this for class but it was very useful. Easy to understand and I enjoyed it. Keep up the great work

The color grading you've done on this is magnificent

OMG! The clarity of knowledge is mind blowing. I understand it. Thank you. You helped me realize what goes where in my kit of lenses. I previously used to whip any lens onto whatever camera at any point and (zoom in post🙈🙉) fix it later. But no more. You saved my life!

You guys make it possible for people who know nothing about shooting film feel confident that it can be done thanks for the video!

Now this is just beautiful... wonderfully presented and taught. Congratulations

I don't take pictures, but I love drawing and this video is really useful

Have been taking photos casually for around 10 years but didn't really understand the lenses' effects until today. Thanks for this fantastic video!

Quick side note: It is also the distance from the subject that contributes to the distortion. If you are at the same distance from a subject with a 10mm and a 24mm (or 50 or 200), and you crop in with the 10mm (not move closer) you will see that the face looks pretty much the same.

Wow. This is one of the most helpful RU-vid vids for filmmaking ABC's I've seen. Thank you!

I love film riot now because it’s all about storytelling and more intricate stuff, but I would of course liv some more classic stuff like the skits and you guys messing around. Keep being awesome guys, you’re all an inspiration

Thanks for this video. This is one of the best lens view explanation I've ever found online or offline.

You told me only stuff that I already knew, but showed me plenty of things I have not thought about. Great Video.

Best tip i ever got about filming ! Thank you so much for this love the channel since the start

This might be the best video on storytelling I've ever found, thanks so much! very articulate!

Nice! Phillip Bloom knows his stuff! He's definitely helped me grow and flower as a filmmaker

Absolutely love this. Learned so much , thank you

The background music and video color is so calm and relaxing

Seen countless videos on filmmaking, but this one is the best by far. Thank you for this first class advice :D

This video is so perfect! Lots of great examples and easy to understand.

This is really cool stuff about lenses. The most proper explanation about lenses and how they affect your subject and background. Awesome video

the scenes in this are so beautiful.

This is a truly amazing video. Thank you! All involved.

This is great. I screenshot all the different lenses you provided for future reference. The demonstration really helped my understanding. Thanks!

These are two of my favorite things! Philip Bloom and Film Riot!!

I really loved your video because it was very visually descriptible and also very beautiful to see. Thanks for making and uploading it.

This is an incredibly well-explained video! Good job

The lens section is soooo helpful! Great breakdown!

This video was PERFECTLY explained. Perfect

Great tips, this def. helps. Especially the long lens pulling the background closer

The lenses chapter was exacly what I needed! Great information!

Wow this was such an informative video! Thumbs up! That comparison of portraits with different lenses at the end was very eye opening. I never knew different lenses could distort a facial image that much!

This was so useful! Thanks a bunch for this, we're going to use these tips straight away

What a beautiful lesson, and what a beautiful story

Very useful, short, and direct. Thanks a lot!

This is golden knowledge right here. So glad I found this video!!

This is excellent, ive been wanting to find something just like this for little clips i make! Thank youuu

Excellent synopsis lovely to see Richmond Lock looking gorgeous, too! Have to share this one, thank you VERY much. 😎🥂

Gosh, this was cool! Thanks so much for hooking us up and keep up the awesome!

By far the best breakdown of this I've ever seen

The rule of thirds is really good to focus on early on, just following it can make any shot look better. Soon enough you come to just do it without thinking.

Very informative! I start learning visual storytelling from this awesome channel. Thank you guys.

This is excellent! Thank you for posting it!

Thank you for this. The concepts are truly well-explained.

Thanks to staying inside, I found your video about framing and composition. It gave me the insights need to improve my videos. Plan on watching more.

I'm taking notes on this! Thankyou for making this! With all its technical terms and explanations I feel it's really helping me put a handle on photography

Very thanks ....great class.......Knowledge is power

Amazing useful content with clear practical examples of what different focal lengths do to your story, background and subject! Excellent

This helped a lot. Thank you for posting this.

Very concise & simple explanation - Thank you.

Great tips. Thanks for this video. This what differentiate professionals from amateurs - they know upfront what they want to achieve before getting a camera into their hands.

This is such a great channel. Huge respect

Amazing video! This is like a crash course on great filmmaking! This is a must watch, learned so much, very well presented and explained! Thank you for sharing! 🙂👍

Thanks for the very useful information. God blesses you and have a great future.

Wonderful Tutorial, Loved it. Cheers from Ethiopia!

One of my favorite visual storytelling scene is in Spiderman 3, the part when sandman is born. It’s freaking brilliant.

Excellent video. Thank you for presenting it.

Thanks FILM RIOT and Philip Bloom for this awesome visual storytelling tips video. 🙏🙏😊

Many thanks. Wonderfully approachable and understandable knowledge.

Amazing lesson! Thank you for this information

Glued to this and new subscriber, what a great break down. Glad i found this. Thanks

This was amazing! Definitely gonna go get the full version!!

i love you film riot!!! thank you for this, probably the best tutorial ever!!!

This is fantastic and so very helpful, Thank you!

This is by far the best video I’ve seen relating to this subject

Wow...I learned so much from this video. Thanks for creating these basic videos to inspire us and helping us to make effective videos for our audi also.

Thanks a lot Philip Bloom and Film Riot

the best video on the subject yet!! amazing thank you!

Coming up - My inevitable name change.

good video. loved the example of how focal length changes faces!

very simple but very good information. I watch this video and used this on personal content and it just grab so much more attention than before... Thanky ou for this!

This was incredible THANK YOU also that domain plug impressive single breath dialogue

Amazing tutorial. Thank you

Awesome discussion! thanks Philip Bloom & Film Riot.

That woman,when he's explaining the different shots, is incredibly beautiful. She looks so very ethereal

You can never learn the basics enough. Such a great resource!

Always good to visit the basics. Thanks Philip

I almost paid $300 I don't have for a class about this when it's here, free, and literally everything I need. Thank you.

I've been watching Bloom's stuff for a while - very inspirational - and with Film Riot, I'm slowly becoming a film maker!

Wow!! As many video tutorials as ive watched and LOVED I rarely comment....I have so much to say about the timing of me seeing this and how much I Love and appreciate this one...ill just say🙏😱..THANK YOU!

This was such a great video! I am not a film maker, but as a youtuber I am trying to improve my skill with the camera and shooting a scene (for my videos) and I feel all of what you said is as relevant for a (beginner) youtuber like me as it would be for some of the professional movies makers. Really appreciate your video! Thanks!

very nicely guided and narrated.

each video that i see of this ,I fall in love more and more whit this

Thank you! This was very helpful! And I will definitely checkout the courses on the MZed Website!

Thanks for this Ryan & Philip!

Ohhh what a tutor this guy is he is blessed ❤

Thanks for the really informative video. I’m just starting out and this was really easy to follow. I’ve been interested in learning more about different lenses/ focal lengths. I feel I have a better understanding now. I have a canon 80d and considering buying the 50mm so the reference to the 35mm for a crop sensor was particularly useful. Keep up the great work.