I learned the "hold your shot" tip the hard way after shooting several weddings and family films, then coming home to edit. Like you said, the first few minutes are me adjusting my settings and focus, then filming for 2 seconds and then having nothing to edit with. One of the things I did to improve this was adjust the settings, focus, exposure first, THEN click record, then count to 10 in my head.
@petrub274 жыл бұрын
I count to eleven
@bukum.4 жыл бұрын
@@petrub27 12 seconds
@joelsmolenaers17834 жыл бұрын
“Hold your shot!” Is a very good point, I’ve made this mistake before and it’s very frustrating! Cheer Mr Bone!
@markbone4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mate
@minusnine50364 жыл бұрын
Another useful tip is you don't always have to move when shooting. Most people like to pan left or right. In the end, you'll end up with shots that just move in 2 different motions. Sometimes standing still is the best thing to do.
@markbone4 жыл бұрын
I agree!!
@tomdchi124 жыл бұрын
Conversely, particularly if you're coming from photography, DO move some. I tend to get series of fairly static shots. Camera movement (not just panning, but the camera moving through space) is a key element that makes "cinema" different than a slide show of photos. Reviewing what you've been shooting while you're there is a great way to see if you've got too many static 'photos' or too many swoopy, zoomy, panny shots that can be hard to cut together.
@olacrau4 жыл бұрын
My film school is failing to teach these basic things! Your channel has been very useful for my degree! cheers from Portugal!
@markbone4 жыл бұрын
MB film school
@threethroneproductions54984 жыл бұрын
I hear you
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@jonjoy-gaba3154 жыл бұрын
34th street in b-more has all sorts of stuff like that one house. Good tips for shooters Mark! I would venture to add this as well that help me with my edits. -->Think in three's
@ssneg4 жыл бұрын
Hold your shot! It's a golden advice. Even when filming something static like a painting or a work of art, hold it.
@daniellediamond4572 жыл бұрын
This is the difference between a DP and a videographer 🙏 easily some of the best filmmaking advice on KZfaq
@rossnitschke14494 жыл бұрын
Ever thought of doing training in person? Take 5-10 people, take them around the city with a specific shooting goal, help them edit, screen their films. Do it in a 3 day weekend. You have a real presence as a teacher and you say and show useful stuff.
@Username00294 жыл бұрын
Great idea
@mikewilkins55384 жыл бұрын
Man I am so thankful you make videos..I produce videos full time at a university and your tips are fire. THANK YOU
@markbone4 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate!!
@christophervo86434 жыл бұрын
THESE are the kinds of tips that are not only original but also very valuable and will take you a long way! Thank you Mark! Happy holidays!!
@markbone4 жыл бұрын
Christopher Vo THank you Christopher!!!
@kasparello4 жыл бұрын
This is one the first things i learned when i started shooting videos - you have to be proactive in asking people to do something for the video if needed. Helps a lot to get better shots!
@davidp1584 жыл бұрын
This is solid information. Much of it may seem like overstating the obvious but suffice to say that everyone needs to be aware of this stuff and shoot for the sake of good story telling and the sanity of the editor. The "shrine" at 07:45 is crazy!
@markbone3 жыл бұрын
The shrine!! I wonder what god it was made for 😂
@davidp1583 жыл бұрын
@@markbone Patron saint of plastic?
@atdavidlee4 жыл бұрын
Holding shots longer for sure has supported me in verite style filming. In the beginning I never had a beginning, middle and end of a shot but when o started to do so and holding those moments longer I had more creative choices in post. Awesome video and I REALLY appreciate your content Mark 🙏
@markbone4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Yeah verite requires patience
@JordanThomasmedia4 жыл бұрын
Couldn’t agree more on asking ppl to do something for camera. It’s amazing how it adds a little more life and personality to a recap. Thanks for the other tips as well!
@connorgurr27124 жыл бұрын
Highly rate these simple tips, it's all about what you're actually capturing. Loving this channel man keep it up
@queerfoto4 жыл бұрын
I dig the passion and sarcasm. And I couldn’t agree more with these points.
@markbone4 жыл бұрын
Passion and sarcasm. 😂 my life blood
@rossbodenmann4 жыл бұрын
One of my mentors was always like don't ever delete anything. Bless his heart but I went in another direction. As soon as I got ruthless with culling bad shots my cinematography and photography ramped-up. Also shooting film where your mistakes are more costly and you have to think through your shots more consciously.
@AqshinMahmudov4 жыл бұрын
I feel so relaxed when I watch your videos, bro, thank you! :)
@jediapostleknight4 жыл бұрын
So cool you go to C3! Really enjoy and appreciate your videos and work! I get a lot of insight to better my craft.
@christiankiedrowski4 жыл бұрын
This is my favorite video to date! Thanks for giving us handles that work
@franciswong264 жыл бұрын
Good tips! Thanks for reminding us these easy to forget basics! Merry Christmas!
@markbone4 жыл бұрын
FranCis Wong merry Christmas!!
@alexherrera14124 жыл бұрын
My dude, 1000% agree with the hold for 10sec point. I can’t count the number of times I have got footage back from an op that is basically just endless clips of them finding focus and fiddling around with their composition, finding the sweet spot and then almost immediately moving on to the next thing 😭😭😭 Good vid. Subscribed.
@whothetechknows3 ай бұрын
I have a event coming up and I'm not typically the shooter. I truthfully usually am the producer and I have a general idea in my head. This is just a great video because I've seen a lot of them and this one is focusing on the basics of what you really need. Thank you for this video. Keep up the great content
@GarthEnsley4 жыл бұрын
Thanx Mark as always amazing value , have a wonderful holiday season and look forward to your next videos . Ps I have some footage of the Church in Sri Lanka from your documentary when it was all decorated over a festival from our trip last year , so very sad what happened there. Thanx always for the amazing content.
@captainxbengex0074 жыл бұрын
Literally the first person I've heard say to delete bad footage in camera. I've recently started doing that and it saves so much time.
@PathLessPedaledTV4 жыл бұрын
Good luck with the Loupedeck. The keys fell of of mine after two days. Also the magenta backlit keys fried my eyes out.
@CANNOTDIEFILMS4 жыл бұрын
You’re extremely helpful, man. Looked up your church and it sounds very cool! God bless you dude.
@markbone4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!!
@DillonProductions4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for providing REAL value to us up-and-coming filmmakers! I've been learning a lot since I've found your channel!
@markbone4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!!
@amansahu17024 жыл бұрын
thankyou sir you are making awesome videos and it is very helpful for us learning from your videos love from INDIA
@c0deoustech4 жыл бұрын
I've been a church videographer for a few years now and this is all golden advice that I had to learn on my own. Another thing that I might add tho is that if you shoot 60fps you can get away with holding *certain* shots for 5 seconds because that equals 10 seconds of frames if you slow it down to 50%
@markbone4 жыл бұрын
True
@MichaelSmolski4 жыл бұрын
That count to 10 tip is so important! So many times I or somebody else that was helping me shoot shot for too short and while the footage was used, it wasn't as great.
@markbone4 жыл бұрын
I always rush my shots. Need to slow down
@JakubChlouba4 жыл бұрын
Awesome tips! Shooting an event right after new years eve so will keep those in mind!✌🏼 Happy holidays man
@baruch_pi4 жыл бұрын
Man, your channel is one of the best finds this year. Love your practical and straightforward bits of advice. Please keep it coming! Merry Christmas!
@markbone4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Merry Christmas!
@cineoitoum3 жыл бұрын
Best tips! Some of them we already know, but is always good to hear again and remember. Sometimes, when shooting you tend to forget
@GabrielJThomas4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love and appreciate your candidness. Great tips and looking forward to more tips (and reminders for us who forget some of these things). Have a Blessed Christmas
@markbone4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!!
@Exploring_Younique2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mark! I’m enjoying your videos and teaching. I mean truly enjoy 😉 . You inspired me! I got a lot of ideas to shoot and practice. I’m grateful to “meet” you in the universe !
@lukemoloney84154 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your hard work Mark, I’m sure you’re busy with other things. Your insight is much appreciated!
@EelkeDekker4 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark, big thumbs up from the Netherlands. I really love the level of insights you share, there are many beginner tips out there but not so much more advanced. Keep it up!
@markbone4 жыл бұрын
Eelke Dekker thank you!! I love Holland. I’m repped by a company called Salt from Amsterdam! Good people
@EelkeDekker4 жыл бұрын
Mark Bone Salt, interesting company, didn’t know them. ...”meaningful work with a slant to sustainable and socially responsible endeavours.” Keep it up even more! I made two docs myself about plastic soup that we’re broadcasted on Nat Geo, feels good to use the power of film for a slightly better world.
@emiliesheng Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, really need to hear this!
@jezzavisuals4 жыл бұрын
😂 the problem I used to have that was mentioned I never would think of establishing shots or finishing shots so the start and end would always feel awkward. Great tips Mark keep it up!!
@kens_adventures5 ай бұрын
I love these tips. Will make use of them in my upcoming highlight videos
@Joey.Alford4 жыл бұрын
I recently learned you shoot in/near Toronto. I feel so proud to see yet another awesome creator coming out of this area, looking forward to watching the rest of this video 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
@markbone4 жыл бұрын
Go Canada
@Praxiszooms4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video fantastic video - so simple methods. THANK YOU!!!!
@TimothyBennett2 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks for all the tips. that little toy shrine was scary.
@markbone2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Timothy 🙏🏻🙏🏻
@ienpassi4 жыл бұрын
thanks for the tips you give sometime I find my self with out opening or closing shot LOVE your content.
@Bitcoin_Blvd4 жыл бұрын
loved the shot list part haha! I did relate ! Thank for the great work and tips Mark AND Merry Christmas as well
@AshrafEzzat4 жыл бұрын
Mark, you are really different. You are helping us make better videos/documentaries. I'm an indie filmmaker myself, and I like how you dig into the real meat of how to make better documentaries. You are so generous in your technical advice & info. You are one of my favorite creators on KZfaq. Merry Christmas & best wishes all the way from SUNNY EGYPT. BTW, if you ever decided to come to Egypt, look me up for help/guidance, etc.
@johnbroman36604 жыл бұрын
Love your videos! One more before Christmas please!! Thanks for the inspiration and wisdom!!
@RominaJones4 жыл бұрын
Great advice, your channel has given me so many practical tips way above others I've watched.
@jdpainson10 ай бұрын
YOU ARE AMAZING !! These tips are 🔥🔥🔥🙌🏾Thank you so much !
@GlennUpgraded4 жыл бұрын
Another amazing video Mark! Thank you very much for the gift and the contents!
@AaronPendergastphoto Жыл бұрын
This may be the most useful KZfaq video ever created.
@VllKlNG4 жыл бұрын
Good enough tips to write down as a checklist - thanks Mark!
@MaiElizabeth3 жыл бұрын
So far... These are the tips I should have been told so so so much earlier. They are so useful and practical.
@oghaleebebeinwe62334 жыл бұрын
I totally needed these tips right now. Thank you!! Your content is soo valuable
@Filmbz Жыл бұрын
Really dope bro, thanks for sharing & speaking to my soul😆 so much that i related to! The 'delete it' had me 🤣🤣....everything I was looking for!!🙏🏾🙏🏾
@Serenify104 жыл бұрын
Dig your work Mark! Thanks for the insights.
@markbone4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!!
@therolandstreet4 жыл бұрын
YES HOLD YOUR SHOT!!! I wish I did that all the time. Lovin the content man!
@getryan4 жыл бұрын
Subtle shoutout for the Edifier speakers. I use the same ones in my home office.
@bbrunorocha4 жыл бұрын
which one are those ?
@samvanrest4 жыл бұрын
So excited on the video’s to come! Been searching for those!
@JeremiahBostwick4 жыл бұрын
Excellent tips. I've basically figured out a lot of this stuff on my own, which is definitely the long and hard way to have to figure it out. What I can pat myself on the back for is learning from those mistakes rather than committing them over and over again. Especially in regards to "holding the shot". That is definitely one of the things I slammed into a bunch of times early on. And I realized that part of my reason why was lack of confidence. Oh no! People will see me or they'll wonder why I'm holding on them for so long or whatever. But without holding shots I was basically not getting takes that could be used for longer than 2 seconds. Which then made me lean on slow-mo to draw shots out as long as possible as a crutch (which had the added benefit of smoothing out all the movements while "setting up the shot" as we all do so often). Now I'm seeking to learn how to shoot like Philip Bloom and make my shots as absolutely interesting as possible with zero camera movement. I am uncertain if I will adopt that style for everything, but what is undeniable about that style of shooting is that there is NO place to hide. There has to be high levels of anticipation. You have to have found excellent shots to have an 8-10 second long shot with ZERO camera movement that engrosses people, and that is a great practice to be in. I know that if and when I get back to adding more camera motion after this practice there will be significantly greater motivation for it.
@eddiejaoude4 жыл бұрын
Great tips, thank you 👍👍
@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker3 жыл бұрын
Great advice especially the 10 sec rule. When I am directing a documentary I always tell who ever is filming for me give me 10 seconds on each shot and if there is a pan 10secs at the front pan then 10 seconds at the end. Other tips I picked up from a music promo director is if shooting something that is being demonstrated always do a wide shot then get them to demonstrate again with the other angles. You then know you can always fall back on the wide shot if for any reason the other shots do not work. Finally and probably the most important (and my face is red as even after 30 years of filming both in and out of broadcast I still very occasionally do this) make sure that the camera is recording when you want it to record and switched off when you do not want it to be recording. I find so many cameras both video and DSLR hide the red record light so it is not noticible or often I get so absorbed in the shot I have been guilty of thinking I was filming when in fact the camera did not switch off after the last shot and when I hit record it in fact stops it recording. What is really bad when this happens it can go on for sometime normally until either you notice the red light is not on or you power down. But on the plus side I suppose you have lots of shots of the ground sky etc.
@sizosimelane4 жыл бұрын
I was so skeptical and then unskepticized by the end of the vid. You've got a subscriber in me
@markbone4 жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard!! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@RitaKaminski4 жыл бұрын
This is great! Thank you!
@MyJeanf4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Markus for the great tips as I generally forget to hold the shots. Also Merry Christmas dude.
@markbone4 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas!
@Ironmaneditor774 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas! Loving the vintage lenses. Ordered an 85mm the other day. Should have it soon!
@DavisTibbz4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. Really useful
@gusto5194 жыл бұрын
Live and and die by that 10 second rule! Great video Mark!
@markbone4 жыл бұрын
You are a great shooter Ferg
@jrfsailing07 Жыл бұрын
Great video!! Merry Christmas to you too!
@RE3DT4 жыл бұрын
Just got home from work Chris Rea style and MB has this upload! early Xmas treat ❄️♥️
@markbone4 жыл бұрын
🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
@carlomagnoaguilar55593 жыл бұрын
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, let me just say in behalf of everyone who relies a lot on youtube content creators such as yourself a BIG thank you! your video productions is top quality, are short, and pact full of free information. more power to you guys! I have been shooting and editing videos since '98 and I still consider myself amateur level. I'm constantly learning and re-learning new things from younger and more talented individuals on youtube. What a time to be alive! just followed you on IG as well...vive le Canada! (from SunshineCoast, BC)
@markbone3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Carlo! Thank you for these kind words. They’re so encouraging. It’s comments like these that keep wanting to make more videos :)
@alexciprian4 жыл бұрын
MAANN! I've definitely past that house a few time in Toronto and it's waay creepier in person...
@markbone4 жыл бұрын
Very creepy
@fabianortegafov81604 жыл бұрын
C3 Church good to know! thanks for the good tips!
@NerdsofWisdom4 жыл бұрын
Great video and very helpful content. I would like to hear more about planning out a doco and considering how to make sure you get the footage you need. thanks.
@AndresArosemena4 жыл бұрын
great tips, though I never delete any clip in camera, I worry something weird can happen and corrupt the card.
@SacredMusicTribe3 жыл бұрын
Shooting a. Christian hip hop event tomorrow thanks bruv ! Dope to see u beleive in Jesus too !!!
@malocusdigital72524 жыл бұрын
Another great video! Job well done.
@johntetris734 жыл бұрын
great videos, feels like the film school i've never been in. Consider talking about how to structure a shot list.
@markdonald5919 Жыл бұрын
thank you! I do the same, videos about events and all of your tips are cool!
@bycounterpart4 жыл бұрын
you're awesome, mark!
@keithdennis50854 жыл бұрын
Wow! I feel your pain. Like you, I've gotten involved with editing projects that were shot by non-professional filmmakers. Usually these are pro-bono projects for good causes, but they are shot by people more accustommed to shooting stills. Anyway, your tips are spot on. In addition to what you said about getting openning and closing shots, I also try to bring a selfie stick that allows me to get a little higher vantage, especially for the establishing shot. I try to shoot so my shots have some dimension to them. (Rather then shoot an exterior of a building straight on, I go to a corner of the building, where I can see two sides of it. Better yet, I try to get up high enough so the roof as well as the sides.) I always enjoy and learn from your tutorials. Thanks!
@markbone4 жыл бұрын
The pain is real!!
@jemd4 жыл бұрын
I love that you filmed a church/worship night!
@fgxstudios6174 жыл бұрын
Omgoodness. What the heck was that!? Decorations? That looked more like a toy cemetery and all of them are trying to escape...LOL Great intermission!
@idiosyncratic.i4 жыл бұрын
That headphones 🥺
@markbone4 жыл бұрын
😭
@idiosyncratic.i4 жыл бұрын
I don’t know how to feel about this but you replied... I’d just use this time to say thanks for the videos you create I don’t care if I sound like a fan boy but
@maximizedmedia4 жыл бұрын
Great tips!! Definitely gives some insight to applicable things to work on.
@markbone4 жыл бұрын
🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
@RSorifejus4 жыл бұрын
As usual, most helpful tips. Great video. Thank's!
@markbone4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tomas!!0
@FATBS4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mark! It was helpful , educational and fun to watch!
@markbone4 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome :)
@xeo98.984 жыл бұрын
So far. .. it seems like they were 5 camera shooters at the event great video and advices as always :)
@siyuq56203 жыл бұрын
This is great! I'm definitely learning something here.
@211mikail Жыл бұрын
Beautiful. Well done, Mark
@rananapier84244 жыл бұрын
Great tips! Thanks for being consistent with your insight! 😊❤️
@markbone4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Rana!!
@leeroytodd20964 жыл бұрын
Love the tips mate, so helpful. Thank you.
@nochistlanmx43502 жыл бұрын
Good tips, thanks!
@DarshanGajjarFilms4 жыл бұрын
Mark, I love your videos. But I really really really need a video on how you do your audio. More particularly in your film 'The Journey' - those outside interviews felt like they were recorded in a studio! I have access to really good microphones but no idea how you do that.
@markbone4 жыл бұрын
That’s because they were! (Sorta) Haha. We recorded the audio separately at the end of the day in a house because it was too noisy outside
@DarshanGajjarFilms4 жыл бұрын
Mark Bone ooo so did you essentially dub over and mimick what they said?
@markbone4 жыл бұрын
Precisely
@mrfryfilmguy Жыл бұрын
Just learnt the hard way, i filmed a live show and i was on b-cam. So i constantly moved the camera chasing shots, not holding them. It turned out terrible and made editing so much longer and very frustrating. Meanwhile on another shoot i was the wide cam and my colleague was b-cam, he rarely moved the camera. But got very crisp beautiful, useful shots and editing was quick. Lesson learnt! 🙏
@theFATEfactory4 жыл бұрын
🔥🔥🔥 Tips 🙌🏽 I’m definitely adding this to a playlist for my second shooters to watch 🤙🏽📷😅 I am still in the camp of, be wary of deleting things on the camera 🤔 If they’re a trusted second shooter that can also lead, great. Less for the editor to take care of. But if they’re new and unsure of their shots, they might be deleting valuable content.
@ignited_productions2 жыл бұрын
Surprisingly good video. Thanks 👌🏽 IMO you'd rarely need 10 sec - unless you record while fine tuning your settings. Good point though. I do this as well and it's really helpful. Also like the tip to interact with people 👍🏼 I tried both and the small interactions make for a much engaging story than just "observing". Best advice is remembering the shot list. I'm going to do that right now!! Ha ha 😅 Thanks for sharing
@markbone2 жыл бұрын
Yes you don’t often need a 10sec long edit of the same shot but you should absolutely hold your shots for 10sec minimum
@nathanksimpson4 жыл бұрын
Another option instead of deleting is marking star ratings.