Film Directors Handbook: 5 Rules You Should Know

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These are my 5 Core Tips/Rules for when I'm directing my documentaries.
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0:00 Intro
0:24 Tip 1: Don't Chase Cool
1:00 Tip 2: Truly Understand What "Story" Means
2:10 Tip 3: The Power of Uncertainty
3:28 A lovely commercial break
4:58 Tip 4: Scene Intentions don't just Shotlist
6:01 Tip 5: Know Your Character's Desires
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@ryanguidofilms 2 жыл бұрын

I am a simple man. I get that Mark Bone uploaded notification and then come to the video for viewing

@yellowglove Жыл бұрын

Uncertainty = currency. Very simple but effective point!

@TheMxSFxT Жыл бұрын

"Story is a character who wants something, and we follow their journey." -- If this isn't the god damn essence of every good everything ever made... 👏

@FREExHUGSxFORxYOU 2 жыл бұрын

Every time I watch one of your videos going “yeah I know what he’s about to say” I’m always left being like learning so much. Always amazing content

@markbone 2 жыл бұрын

😂 I love it’ keeping you on your toes

@TheJacksonField 2 жыл бұрын

Another banger video! Always appreciate you taking the time to share some of your knowledge 👌

@markbone 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure brother

@RaphealPersaud 2 жыл бұрын

For commercial work: “The story is a question and we journey towards the answer”. That’s deep and really true. Awesome video. Thanks for this!

@chepilevski 2 жыл бұрын

The way KZfaq kills such a valuable videos is beyond me 🙈 I’m trying to learn everything I can for cinematography the last 3 years and I follow some awesome channels but this one is just gold ! Mark, If you feel underrated from KZfaq there is something important you need to have always in your mind ! Your work here changes life’s and the endless hours of work you spend for those tutorials and free help worth much more then you can even imagine! I just found you few weeks ago and watch 2-3 videos of your per day and I have learn more then the last 3 years and I feel more motivated then ever ! Thank you for everything you do for us 🍻

@markbone 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. Thank you for this. So appreciate it. Gonna Screen shot this comment ♥️🙏🏻

@bryangarciafilms 2 жыл бұрын

@@markbone I couldn’t agree more. Your videos always leave me with motivation and knowledge I didn’t have before watching it and tons of inspiration to become a better filmmaker. To me, this is the standard of quality docu filmmaking. Thanks for all your effort and hard work Mark!

@damiansciberras 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark, you keep delivering this gold just at the right time! 10% crew!!

@markbone 2 жыл бұрын

Directors... who's your favourite? (doc or live action!)

@jakeleuzzi4853 2 жыл бұрын

Nolan and Fincher!

@ryanguidofilms 2 жыл бұрын

Kubrick, Kurosawa, Scorsese, and Spielberg. Honorable mentions to Bergman, Fincher, and Nolan

@markbone 2 жыл бұрын

@@ryanguidofilms all the heavy hitters, love it

@ethanlew 2 жыл бұрын

DOC!

@aliendroneservices6621 2 жыл бұрын

James Cameron. Not afraid to delete an expensive scene if it "didn't move the story along".

@IamColt13 2 жыл бұрын

Man that last tip is GOLD

@markbone 2 жыл бұрын

;)

@parkerberryhilll 2 жыл бұрын

Favorite channel by far

@markbone 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

@LAGuardiano Жыл бұрын

the value on this 8minute video is incredible! thank you mark!

@AbdallahBotan Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark. You are amazing teacher.

@smitholu1419 Жыл бұрын

Much love from Sierra Leone west I'm a big fan Your teachings helps a lot

@duncanheger6210 2 жыл бұрын

Mark you are a legend. I love this!!

@BryceDocherty 2 жыл бұрын

Seriously Mark, thank you for all the work you put into this channel. I can't thank you enough. You are like my teacher I have never met. Your advice and experience have been paramount in my films I'm currently shooting. Your films have shown me what I want as a creator, to show authentic stories in an artistic way to get people to care about a subject. There is nothing quite so powerful to me as telling stories through films. I'm so thankful I stuck with this passion. In this video you said something I really needed to hear and sparked an idea that will make my film better. Thank you so much man. Cheers!

@markbone 2 жыл бұрын

Bryce! thank you for this brother. So appreciate you taking the time to write it. Go crush some films!

@homemade_vancity 2 жыл бұрын

I don't need film school .. I have Mark Bone. Yet another exceptional piece of content that teaches. I've had similar conversations with directors on set and many of them (the good ones anyway) say very much the same thing. I think I will watch this once a week to keep reminding myself ...

@siliconjones Жыл бұрын

Mark, you do really deserve a ton of praise for your valuable content. I just got back from an interview shoot and I'm so glad I watched "How to make people comfortable on camera for interviews." the night before I set off on my trip. Initially, the subjects were very nervous and anxious, I was able to engage deeply with them, we gathered fantastic material and the client could not have been happier. Thank you Mark!

@markbone Жыл бұрын

So amazing Marcus. Thank you brother for sharing this. So glad it went well

@montfrederic9751 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing lesson Mark, thank you !

@jeanlue Жыл бұрын

Rules are important. Helping us to get where we need to be.. . loved it 🔥🔥

@matt18274 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark. Great tips!

@VeroLaos_lahausse Жыл бұрын

Great tips as usual Mark! Love those 2: - be guided by the goal and intention of the scene more than by the shot list - know the desire of the subject as a guide on what to shoot - Brilliant!!

@kamvalenkosi_ Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. Very Helpful.

@Jadesfishing Жыл бұрын

Great video Mark! Thanks hanks for always dropping some knowledge!

@whitehorseproductions575 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, Thank you! And best looking set you've ever done for your videos, I think

@JustusStew 2 жыл бұрын

Gold so much gold! Thanks for taking the time to make this video

@akmedias1027 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark for sharing this valuable knowledge!

@justinburgan Жыл бұрын

this was refreshing to watch!

@TimothyBennett 2 жыл бұрын

such good tips, thanks mark.

@OmniTierra Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark. Useful tools for me as a person very new to pointing a camera as the stuff my dog and I do on our world 🌎 tour

@odigskimedia4919 Жыл бұрын

I love Anker. Got my wires, adapters and even earbuds. Just received my earbuds today

@SamikBhattacharyaOfficial Жыл бұрын

Loved it. Thank you.

@hugoboue Жыл бұрын

Nice job ! Thx a lot Mark for all of your work on your channel

@maxbressan 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff!!!!!!

@markbone 2 жыл бұрын

thanks mate!

@tazyt3388 2 жыл бұрын

Mate that’s some wise points of contact between creator and audience you’ve raised ,always enlightening bro thanks heaps cheers

@lommamedia 2 жыл бұрын

This video is soooo valuable. Love it 🤟

@itamareyal9356 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@CRISSBLAZINY Жыл бұрын

This is gold 🧡

@mossgatherer_ Жыл бұрын

Haircut looks awesome Mark!

@markbone Жыл бұрын

♥️ thank you! Glad you noticed

@shotbybennihana 2 жыл бұрын

Gem after gem after gem!! Wow!!

@cafeiketson2653 Жыл бұрын

I completely agree with every single tip

@edmundobaca3498 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful tips 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤩🤩

@richperez9015 2 жыл бұрын

love it, really helpful!

@philpheburbs 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely spot on!!

@markbone 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!

@BobbyWeinhardt 2 жыл бұрын

Love this insight! Applies to so many different genres of film making

@markbone 2 жыл бұрын

🙏🏻 it really does!

@akashchakrabarty5708 Жыл бұрын

"And yes there's a camera there, so you know imma filmmaker"..... I haven't even watched the video... Liked it only for the humour! XD

@The_irishman_co 2 жыл бұрын

Really digging your work lately. It’s been incredibly informative and has definitely helped my filmmaking. Keep up the good work.

@markbone 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, so glad it's helping

@julianz342 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips, man! Great work your doing on this channel!

@markbone 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Julian!

@stevenkralovec 2 жыл бұрын

So funny man! And so good! Thanks for this!

@markbone 2 жыл бұрын

thanks brother! glad you enjoyed it

@LOUISG Жыл бұрын

Son of God 🔥 🔥 🔥 thank you so much I appreciate you for taking your time to teaching me I feel blessed 🙌 I need more 😆 love it 😋

@ricardofranzenart 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect. Thanks for this video. 🙏🏼

@PHlophe 2 жыл бұрын

Muito bom !

@houssamreg9360 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark ❤️

@houssamreg9360 Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂👎👎👎👎

@calebhargett 2 жыл бұрын

This was such a valuable piece. Thanks for sharing this! 🙂🤙

@markbone 2 жыл бұрын

🙏🏻🙏🏻

@MayurMahapatraFilms 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Mark.. a great video as always. Btw I just finished my 1st documentary (I am an amateur). I made some mistakes. But in next ones I will have to take care of all these. But again proudly saying I am a student of AOD. At least I could even start a doc because of AOD. The community is so helpful and believe me there are so many talented people in it.. 🙏

@BensBreakdown 2 жыл бұрын

Mark Bone, this video was amazing! I've just finished a mini doco and the wrestle with the edit was immense. Your content has really helped guide the process. Subscribed!!!

@markbone 2 жыл бұрын

Here to help! Congrats on the mini doc!

@BensBreakdown 2 жыл бұрын

@@markbone Cheers! It's about a group of young adults with Autism who start a coffee business inside their school. Really appreciate how much gold you share on this channel! Way better than film school :)

@kosperspective5454 2 жыл бұрын

great advice, thank you.

@markbone 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@frankguthrie2825 2 жыл бұрын

Mark - I really appreciate you and your work. Great tips! I'm just starting out, but already I get it .. story trumps cool. :) Thank you!

@markbone 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by Frank!

@clevermonkeyfilms2100 2 жыл бұрын

Story is king! Thanks for the reminder! Can't wait for the next video. How long do we have to wait? I'm uncertain 🤣

@aphosimages1246 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. It definitely made me realize a script I wrote needs some more refining

@markbone 2 жыл бұрын

Never let up on story!

@robertolanga 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a self taught short documentary filmmaker from Romania and I'm so incredibly thankful for your channel and what I'm learning from you. At the moment I can't afford to join AoD but it's something that's definitely on my list of investments. Thank you for what you're doing. And that B-Roll shot of you while shooting is just... So. Bad. Ass.

@markbone 2 жыл бұрын

Roberto! Thank you for commenting!So glad you’re enjoying the content. Also we do have payment plans for AOD and a big sale when the course launches in September. Most of our students make their money back from new client work within the first few months based on what they learn from the course

@SaigonLaca 2 жыл бұрын

thank you!

@markbone 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@camillahyllebergphotography 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Postponing my "all season womens mountain bike film" bs I'm too busy to record it this year as first planned. It needs to be my master piece. I need to have time. I neee all the good stories. Your video here just comfirmed me in postponing is the right choice.

@GrantAce Жыл бұрын

0:15 breaking the fourth wall in the most nonchalant way.

@davidschwan 2 жыл бұрын

Love it

@A1Bokeh 2 жыл бұрын

Mark a cool video you could do is show how to transition between scenes of a documentary

@markbone 2 жыл бұрын

i have a whole video about this over in theartofdocumentary.com

@flochfitness 2 жыл бұрын

The hair!!!! Dope!!!!

@markbone 2 жыл бұрын

💇🏻‍♂️

@phototommywin 2 жыл бұрын

I recently finished my first short documentary film, and I’ve used your channel as a kind of touchstone, if you will, to help guide my filmmaking process. I’ve internalized a great deal of your tips, so when we arrived on set, we just executed the shots for the film. It took me a little over a week to edit it, and I’ve been happy with the results. Thanks again 👊

@markbone 2 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear the channel is helping!

@Rachelladair 2 жыл бұрын

I just found your account and wow, I’m in shock that I haven’t seen you before! You’re videos are incredibly inspiring! And you are so talented. You mentioned you went to film school and didn’t feel like you were a great director, looking back would you still recommend going to film school or take the self taught / KZfaq academy way?

@Videofilealways Жыл бұрын

Find guys like Mark and follow them

@KofiYeboah 2 жыл бұрын

Ouf Number 4 😮‍💨

@markbone 2 жыл бұрын

🙏🏻

@sebastien.jubinville 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff once again, sir! I look up to you in my « documentary journey ».

@markbone 2 жыл бұрын

♥️🙏🏻

@johnmeldrickalicpala5776 Жыл бұрын

Others director never went to film school like quentin tarantino those are gifted

@13579TV 2 жыл бұрын

존경합니다 !!!!!!!!

@fahimmedlearn3726 Жыл бұрын

MARK,thanks a lot man!loved it and learned a lot/are u in skill share?

@markbone Жыл бұрын

I am not. We have our own with 100’s of videos theartofdocumentary.com

@schoeferfilm 2 жыл бұрын

Very good Mark 👍🏻 I make actually a tennis documentary from a former Nr. 1 player in germany 😉 it is a completely independent project. I have no time pressure and consciously take my time with it 🎥 best cinematic greetings from 🇩🇪

@wildpatagoniafilms16 2 жыл бұрын

Excited about your new workshop Mark! So refreshing to see someone like you putting so much work in true filmmaking & directing and not another "silly" channel about comparing gear... or making "coffee" or openning boxes with new knives...😂 (you know what I mean...). Couple of questions, hope you don't mind me asking... 1-The monitor you have on your Sony camera... is it a monitor or also a recorder, and which one you use...? 2- If I want a more "technical "oriented workshop, which one would you think is the better choice, your "docu workshop" or this new one coming up "Director's. workshop...). Thank you! cheers! (I am more into documentaries: outdoor, nature...etc... So I am always looking for new things to learn at thigh/professional/Technical level specially if I will be either 'solo" or with a small crew! ;)

@markbone 2 жыл бұрын

1. Monitor is not a recorder. 2. In terms of technical can you expand? You looking for camera tips and gear related?

@wildpatagoniafilms16 2 жыл бұрын

@@markbone hey thanks for your answer... you just made the video of the menu changes on the FX3 Sony... and that is what I mean: excellent detailed video on technical aspects ... not exactly gear oriented, but going deep in detail about technical points ... I think as you stated many times, knowing the gear one uses is super important, and though is true brands are different... I think there are universal concepts that apply to any brand/camera: how to read scopes... what is GenLock/Time code how to and when to use it... etc. Sorry I was not more specific before. ;) Also... I received a message from @Mark_Bone1 regarding the FX3 giveaway... is this from you or a BOTT? ;) cheers !

@chrisnigul Жыл бұрын

Mark, what’s the 5K display on your left? Cheers

@RyanWebber 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Mark - Do you have a rule of thumb for how you expose skin tones in camera? I've always been impressed with that in your stuff.

@markbone 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah! I am gonna be doing a video about this!

@markbone 2 жыл бұрын

Quick rule of thumb, I use false colours and always land at 70%

@RyanWebber 2 жыл бұрын

@@markbone exactly what I was looking for. Thanks man

@Jazzmarcel 2 жыл бұрын

damn dude, you start off the video saying something profound!😳...........that's exactly what thought I should do! i guessni have a lot to learn! good video!👍🏾

@markbone 2 жыл бұрын

🙏🏻🙏🏻

@TheWayMinistriesStanCounty 2 жыл бұрын

When is that storm chasing documentary coming out tho 👀

@markbone 2 жыл бұрын

hopefully soon!

@Burritosarebetterthantacos 2 жыл бұрын

Im curious why the AOD is a waitlist? Im guess its interactive? Otherwise, Im ready to go👍

@markbone 2 жыл бұрын

You can move through the course at your own pace but for module 2 we do have an interactive component. If you do need early you can email info@markbone.com but we will have crazy good sales in September

@Burritosarebetterthantacos 2 жыл бұрын

@@markbone Thanks👍

@framesandframes561 2 жыл бұрын

This is great but my real question is how do you hand hold a cinema camera without it being jittery?

@markbone 2 жыл бұрын

the heavier it is, the less jitters

@framesandframes561 2 жыл бұрын

@@markbone gonna turn this C200 into the Sandbag 200 then

@eastlakefilms9407 2 жыл бұрын

Where can we watch the okay asd film?

@markbone 2 жыл бұрын

it's in the festival tour so it's not out yet

@Elassyahmed 2 жыл бұрын

"Don't chase cool shots". Proceeds to show phenomenally beautiful shots obliterating whatever is left of our egos. *Self Esteem Crushing sounds"

@markbone 2 жыл бұрын

haha, not my intention

@LuisCalderon-bw2xh 2 жыл бұрын

3rd!

@CristianMercadoYT 2 жыл бұрын

Like the new haircut

@markbone 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you noticed

@exhalestories 2 жыл бұрын

DC's Lucifer would approve your tip #5

@AldyPradana17 2 жыл бұрын

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@iSpike 2 жыл бұрын

T H A N K 🫵🏻

@savofilms28 2 жыл бұрын

U look good btw.. (cool)

@kevinparada6218 2 жыл бұрын

Second here!

@Neo-qm1dn 2 жыл бұрын

I am first here 😃👋

@renouncreation 2 жыл бұрын

Wait… did Mark get a hair cut?

@markbone 2 жыл бұрын

💇🏻‍♂️💇🏻‍♂️💇🏻‍♂️💇🏻‍♂️

@WhySteve 2 жыл бұрын

My take from this is that good directors always have you wonder about nipples.

@markbone 2 жыл бұрын

😂

@arielestulin9706 Жыл бұрын

I can't stand all these transitions videos on youtube. Transitions and cool effects don't make a good video. Thanks for hammering this point Mark

@monuahire1179 2 жыл бұрын

I think I'm First

@dudedavid522 2 жыл бұрын

Haircut

@Biblicaltaylors 2 жыл бұрын

ummmmm Why you cut your hair?

@markbone 2 жыл бұрын

freedom

@Biblicaltaylors 2 жыл бұрын

@@markbone that’s a great reason. Love your content. I’m making my first documentary this year. You are the motivation. Thank you, freedom

@danielstartek9729 2 жыл бұрын

Get a REAL director to teach NOT a poser!

@markbone 2 жыл бұрын

😂

@sebastianweinurnberg77 2 жыл бұрын

As I could write under each video: mark, I love it. You put complicated things in words, everybody understands. You showed me so much, can’t wait for module 3 AOD 🫶 Love your films. Everyone is inspiring

@markbone 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sebastien ♥️🙏🏻