How to ACTUALLY Film Yourself (Cinematic too 😉)

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How to ACTUALLY Film Yourself (Cinematic too 😉)

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Ай бұрын

Super easy tips to film yourself... by yourself!
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@lilafromyoutube 4 күн бұрын

Part 2 is live now! It's all about how to keep your camera from getting stolen when you're filming yourself by yourself ❤ kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qd9dish7p9GVd5s.html

@MSGrantMusic Ай бұрын

Okay real talk, this is seriously an INCREDIBLE video. I can't even process how to film yourself filming yourself, and this video runs so smoothly. You deserve all the external validation you get!!

@lilafromyoutube Ай бұрын

Ha, thank you!! It was a lot of work, especially since I had a ton of technical difficulties 😅 but we got it done. I’m so glad you enjoyed the video 🫶🏻

@The_Andvarius Ай бұрын

yeah im not gonna record myself just so that no one can see it because i have no one lol, thats why i just do photography and sell those

@themarekch Ай бұрын

Yes it's fantastic 👏

@mapledceylonese 17 күн бұрын

Couldn’t agree more😅

@clarkeemalarkee Ай бұрын

I've struggled with doing this type of self-shoot. It's beyond frustrating. The level of patience people have to do this is admirable.

@lilafromyoutube Ай бұрын

Hahaha right, it requires so much patience

@themarekch Ай бұрын

I'm going to start doing this.

@Einmalig001 Ай бұрын

For someone who is always shoots alone, you have inspired me to a new level of creativity! Thanks so much!!! 💯💪🏾🇺🇸

@lilafromyoutube Ай бұрын

Oh yay!! What is something you’re gonna try next?

@Einmalig001 Ай бұрын

@@lilafromyoutube I am going to try everything you said in this video to make shorts of me going to the Survivors Memorial. The Survivors Memorial is a documentary I am working on and my first big project. I would love to keep you posted on it.

@themarekch Ай бұрын

❤ great 👍

@ChristinaKey 20 күн бұрын

Can u speak German or why is your accounts name "Einmalig"? :)

@themarekch 20 күн бұрын

@@ChristinaKey G'day

@xReedzZx Ай бұрын

I like the thought of someone passing by your car and just seeing a lady in the backseat talking to herself

@lilafromyoutube 20 күн бұрын

hahaha that happened a lot

@lilafromyoutube Ай бұрын

If you apply any of the tips of this video and/or use the AI voice over in a project, let me know in the comments so I can check out your work ❤

@JohannesNielsen 17 күн бұрын

Here is the external validation. Great work, I always do a storyboard as well as a shooting script

@HeyTwan 9 күн бұрын

I was very impressed how fluid the AI voice over was, that was super smooth

@IsletaWoman Ай бұрын

I’m so excited to get started, thank you!

@RainyCreates Ай бұрын

Loved it, thank you!!!

@cwTheDrummist Ай бұрын

The best part, along with the great tips, was the encouragement that "you are not alone." It's easy to forget that when you only see the finished product. I appreciate you, as always!

@lilafromyoutube Ай бұрын

Thanks!! It’s probably better to leave it out for ✨ retention purposes ✨ but I felt tired and defeated after the shoot that I needed to say it in case anyone else feels that way haha. I definitely felt a bit alone because no one really mentions it! 😂

@xjet25 Ай бұрын

The first 20 seconds... hits home.. :)

@EditorMarley Ай бұрын

The focus tip is literaly amazing, that will help me a loooot!! Wonderful video!

@lilafromyoutube Ай бұрын

🫶🏻🫶🏻

@lhistoirenousledira Ай бұрын

I love your videos ! Really helps me !

@lilafromyoutube Ай бұрын

Appreciate it! 🙏🏻 what’s your biggest struggle when you film yourself?

@TrustThaBeard 21 күн бұрын

Nice job! Thanks for the info and ideas.

@DoomWalker42 10 күн бұрын

Recently got into photography (astrophotography primarily) and now I want to experiment in filming. A tripod has been the best purchase I ever bought. I use it way more than I thought. Even tried using a monopod which can be useful. And lately I finally buckled and got a selfie stick, lol. It was actually very useful since I am a solo photographer. But I ended up just using my tripod and camera delay function. I don't have enough practice in using a selfie stick though they are useful for taking close up shots. Or perhaps if you are vlogging.

@AudreyNguyenVlogs 9 күн бұрын

Liked, subscribed and leaving a comment to say this was helpful and inspiring, thank you!!

@9amStudio 13 күн бұрын

I didn't think I was gonna learn anything, but this video is sooooo informative. Thank you! Hopefully to get back to filming. - Now I have to bookmark and rewatch over again.

@official_ate_gi_channel 23 күн бұрын

Great tips!!! Love them! Im using the focus on your foot shot as you get off the car. Thank you so much!!

@vloggingwithtony 20 күн бұрын

I only started my vlogging channel 2 weeks ago so thank you for these tips & great methods for filming yourself. Much appreciated Lila. Kind regards, Tony

@VandiestTimo Ай бұрын

Wow, what a nice day! (because Lila uploaded! 🎉)

@lilafromyoutube Ай бұрын

Hahaha appreciate you ♥️♥️

@gsesbugs Ай бұрын

Love these videos, keep up the good work!! 😄

@TheCreateOutdoors Ай бұрын

Thank you for this video Lila. I want to improve my adventure videos to make them more cinematic but I found other channel's tutorials harder to follow. This one was perfect.

@DarkoRiot Ай бұрын

thx for the artlist... new horizons ✌

@arowe231 3 күн бұрын

Great video and awesome tips! Thanks for sharing an all the hard work you went through. Btw rocking the docs!!

@briancs9771 Күн бұрын

This was a very helpful video and beautifully shot. Thank you and well done.

@heatherthomasolsonart 8 күн бұрын

Omg! I love the manual focus advice! Brilliant! 😮

@ChristinaKey 20 күн бұрын

Wow!!! What a nice video!! You are so cool, sweet and funny together! Love your tips and your videos are so good and full of inspiration! Thanks and greetings from Berlin! 😍☀🙌

@tavfinkner5464 Күн бұрын

This was super helpful! Would definitely love to see an editing video too!

@briansmith231 Ай бұрын

Terrific video, I enjoyed watching this, great tips I had never considered before. You are an inspiration. Thank you Lila

@kris-alliss 20 күн бұрын

This video just blew my mind!

@thespydersnest3 10 күн бұрын

Very inspiring! Will definitely be implementing these tips into my video making journey. I’m a beginner and am definitely subscribing! Thank you!

@85kayne 9 күн бұрын

thank you, you are the spark i needed badly to take the first step,,, god bless

@imkylewydd 9 күн бұрын

Love the video production you put a lot of effort in it and I’m so happy that I found your channel much love

@remconavarro5946 25 күн бұрын

Saw you a few years ago when I was getting started, your English has drastically improved. Goed gedaan!

@northox Ай бұрын

Awesome content. Love your videography approach. Thanks.

@JosephJMcAllister 9 күн бұрын

Very good video. I enjoyed watching it!

@DuncanJBarrett 9 күн бұрын

Thank you for keeping it simple whilst covering so much detail. Excellent video!

@dericsanchez4081 Ай бұрын

This was solid. Loved the tips about manual focus and composition. Great stuff!

@lilafromyoutube Ай бұрын

I’m glad 🙏🏻 p.s. don’t forget rules are meant to be broken

@Whatsintheshop 22 күн бұрын

Hi! I am glad I found your channel today. You are very well spoken and a delight to watch. Just trying to get my first video organized and shot myself. Very overwhelming! This video helped me. Thank you and have a great day!!

@lilafromyoutube 22 күн бұрын

Aw thanks! if there's anything in particular you'd like to see a video about, feel free to share it.

@GloriaMirandaVlogs 18 күн бұрын

Hi Lila, thank you so much for this helpful video! Your tips on how to film oneself are really practical and easy to follow. Especially for someone who has no idea how to start, this has been incredibly useful. I appreciated your recommendations on camera angles. They make a huge difference! Can't wait to try these techniques in my own videos. Keep up the great work!

@tonofdrones 17 күн бұрын

My God! You are a one person film making powerhouse. Even gave me that feeling of "what's my excuse?"

@lilafromyoutube 16 күн бұрын

ohhh thank you!! And.. what is your excuse?

@lorenzoomero 11 күн бұрын

Finally a Sony user that doesn’t use the autofocus just because the camera has it 🤩. Anyway, you did a great video 😊 thanks

@lilafromyoutube 11 күн бұрын

Haha cheers

@warrenfrost5382 13 күн бұрын

You make it all seem so easy that I want to have a go. Just need to find the time… … and learn the skills.

@lilafromyoutube 13 күн бұрын

If I can film myself filming myself, you can absolutely film yourself! Make the time to learn the skills haha 🫶🏻

@kalimbacloud Ай бұрын

This is such a great video. I really appreciate that you're teaching how to film yourself while you're actually filming yourself and really landing it. I've always found your explainers helpful, but this has layers - focus and framing, yes, but you're knocking the visual storytelling out of the park! Thanks for making this. It's inspiring.

@lilafromyoutube Ай бұрын

I really really appreciate this 🙏🏻 thank you! I underestimated how hard filming yourself filming yourself was gonna be hahahaha

@barrabas1962 8 күн бұрын

Great tutorial. Lots of practical tips

@creepyhero84 10 күн бұрын

Fantastic channel Lila!! this was my first video and it was very helpful so thank you!

@Lovelifeandtravel 20 күн бұрын

Love this video. Thank you! It’s so challenging filming on my own. 😂

@ZulekaG 22 күн бұрын

Great video!! I will definitely be implementing these tips :) as a beginner who is learning how to shoot alone!

@lilafromyoutube 21 күн бұрын

You got this ♥️

@georgt555 2 күн бұрын

very inspiring! hope I actually get around to starting channel cuz I wanna make use of your tips! God bless :)

@nfargher Ай бұрын

I'm relatively new to Premiere Pro and have been getting frustrated with so many tiny things that slow me down. This video covered a number of them. You're a life saver!

@lilafromyoutube Ай бұрын

are you sure this was the video you meant to comment on hahaha

@nfargher 22 күн бұрын

@@lilafromyoutube Ha! I had too many Lila how-to vids open at the same time. WHOOPS😅

@nancyjones6235 13 күн бұрын

This was awesome, I'm super scared to try vlogging, but having a few tips to fall on helps immensely!

@lilafromyoutube 13 күн бұрын

What are you most scared of? ♥️

@nancyjones6235 13 күн бұрын

@@lilafromyoutube Mostly, I know what I look like on camera :D it's fear of the unknown. I wrote a book, it's a good book, on how to stay safe in a digital world, and I want to promote it, and video is going to be part of that marketing strategy, so it's something I'm just going to have to get over. Any suggestions, links to videos you've done before on this?

@Dmogul Ай бұрын

Fantastic video Lila as always, I haven’t posted a decent video in almost a year, trying to get back to it with a vlog and this video has given me the motivation I needed.

@GreasednGassed Ай бұрын

Great work on filming yourself.....filming yourself. Filming yourself on its own is hard work so cudos to you! For me, it was always remembering to press that record button! I have also used two cameras when filming tutorials. One mid range and one close up. Just as challenging. And then there's the audio! Yes, you're right. All very draining and challenging. Great info on the AI and App which I will be checking out. Keep up the great tutorials!

@themarekch Ай бұрын

❤ as a new filmmaker starting a youtube channel this information is fantastic.

@Bruces-Garage Ай бұрын

I primarily shoot myself and autofocus is the greatest challenge. Appreciate your tips about manual focus as I’ll be giving that a try more consistently.

@lilafromyoutube Ай бұрын

let me know how you like manual focus!

@adventurewithbernie 25 күн бұрын

I'm a solo traveller, always looking for tips on this subject. I enjoyed it, thank you.

@lilafromyoutube 22 күн бұрын

would love to make a follow up video so if you have any burning questions or struggles - feel free to share them here :)

@adventurewithbernie 21 күн бұрын

@@lilafromyoutube Sure. I'll see if I can shortlist them 😆

@Geektaard 10 күн бұрын

The tip about manual focus is gold!

@theclayalanreview4243 10 күн бұрын

A MAZ ING!! Awesome job! I was hooked from start to finish!

@MrSTravelQuest Ай бұрын

These are excellent tips! I film solo hiking, which can be quite challenging. I love that you mentioned using a storyboard-I recently started doing that, and it has saved me so much time!

@lilafromyoutube Ай бұрын

oh that’s definitely challenging! A storyboard or shot list is a must. Definitely pin a little note with all the shots you gotta take (establishing, wide, medium, close up etc) as a little checklist.

@SusannahPerri Ай бұрын

Lila, you are always such a wealth of knowledge and inspiration, thank you!

@JohannesDalenMC Ай бұрын

What a phenomenal video! I too find the song first, gets the creativity flowing!

@JoePenaProductions 18 күн бұрын

Hi, I'm here to give you a lot of external validation... or another way of putting... loved your video!

@inSurfersParadise 22 күн бұрын

Excellent stuff. Bravo!!! The big let down at the end of shooting is real. Sometimes its reason enough to bring along anyone else to help. Even if its just to press record.

@lilafromyoutube 22 күн бұрын

Truth!!

@inSurfersParadise 22 күн бұрын

@@lilafromyoutube I might also use AI to help me learn voice over skills. Mmmm, yeah.

@ofpmarine Ай бұрын

I’ll be trying the AI voiceover, but the Creator app is gonna be a huge help. Awesome video

@lilafromyoutube Ай бұрын

Lemme know how you like both!

@JonathanLuceroYT 5 күн бұрын

Thank you for this!

@alma175w Ай бұрын

Great explainer - and the voice over caught me totally off guard, it was a doppelgänger!? Reviewing it so important. I missed focused on a couple of dynamic scenes earlier this week and yep, doubt I'll get to recreate them. Thank you for all the though you put into this, Lila!

@elviule 15 күн бұрын

Very much deserved external validation right here

@lilafromyoutube 14 күн бұрын

🫶🏻

@slmattus Ай бұрын

This is really great! So many good tips. Definitely inspires me to better storytelling in my videos. Here’s my challenge: Most of the “how to film yourself” tutorials like this are set in areas where there are no other people. I live in a big city, where there are always other people not too far. I feel so uneasy about setting up my camera on a tripod and filming myself walking away. I’m so afraid that someone’s going to see me doing that and snatch my gear at the first opportunity! Any tips on getting shots like this in a city? Or is it simply a matter of being more creative in the shots. Maybe they need to mostly be mid and close shots, and then the wider shots don’t include me? Any ideas?

@orbitforcreators Ай бұрын

Wait for it ... 🙌 Here is your validation Well done Lila 🙌 Doing this kind of shotlist is actually what I did to a recent trip to Berlin. Still haven't edited it tho 😅

@Daan_Spieard Ай бұрын

Really helpful tips, thank you so much!! Voiceovers, yeah I'm really not good at it either. That's why I don't do it often. Yes, AI can help, but it doesn't feel completely natural. So sometimes I stutter and struggle with words, but it's part of the vibe I guess 😅

@williamthomas4852 Ай бұрын

This was great! I'm just starting out and these tips helped me so much! Also, I'd love to see a breakdown of the editing process :)

@lilafromyoutube Ай бұрын

Thanks for letting me know. And how exciting that you’re starting out ✨

@VictoriaGranath Ай бұрын

Such an awesome video, I'm obsessed 😩 You inspired me to try make more cinematic videos

@nlkmusik501_ Ай бұрын

Definitely had to subscribe nun of these other filmmakers channels I been has ever been this entertaining and educational as this video right here

@lilafromyoutube 26 күн бұрын

Aw thanks! Glad you enjoyed it

@luciagalarza6407 5 күн бұрын

Yes! dedicated video to editing, please!

@jamieliveswell 22 күн бұрын

You have a great energy, this was fun and very informative. Keep it up!

@lilafromyoutube 22 күн бұрын

appreciate it 🙏🏻

@Chefbrycemcnabb Ай бұрын

Ok it’s time to get to filming. Thanks for your inspiration, Lila.

@lilafromyoutube Ай бұрын

Go film! And don’t forget to let me know when it’s done

@SasaMaki 15 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. I am currently creating at work safety videos and I never thought about generating the voice over first and then shoot the shots. I always get frustrated because i need to adjust the voice overs, because I don’t have enough video footage. Doing the voice over first will help me a lot. Thank you!!

@lilafromyoutube 14 күн бұрын

It’ll help a lot!!

@WeiseGuy91 Ай бұрын

Yes!!! Thank you for this!!!! I asked on your other video for more details on shooting by myself and how to keep things in focus and what settings (aperture priority? Full manual? Full auto?) to use, keeping in frame, etc

@lilafromyoutube Ай бұрын

I set it in full manual :) so no auto white balance, iso or shutter speed.

@theinfinitespin Ай бұрын

Consider yourself validated externally, my friend! Fantastic presentation on what COULD be (but isn't thanks to you) a very boring topic! Much love for what you do and bring to the table for all of us!

@lilafromyoutube Ай бұрын

Ha!! Thank you 💕

@elshowdeoscarflores Ай бұрын

Good job! Many of us can pick up something new to benefit our projects. Thank you!

@josephvalentinephoto Ай бұрын

What an excellent how to film yourself video! Brava!

@miamibfly 14 күн бұрын

love this video as a I am complete newb! I love your encouragement as well.

@lilafromyoutube 14 күн бұрын

You got this! 🖤

@Alphabethany Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video... I never thought to put something in shot to manual focus on before 🙈

@spanishwithmaria Ай бұрын

Adding the edited video at the end would have made a huuuuuge difference to this video.

@adventurewithbernie 25 күн бұрын

Agreed.

@lilafromyoutube 25 күн бұрын

I’m confused, did you skip the intro? 😅 the intro is the edited video.

@adventurewithbernie 24 күн бұрын

@@lilafromyoutube 🤦🤣 Oops! I'm going for a second watch now. Sorry.

@spanishwithmaria 24 күн бұрын

@@lilafromyoutube You've said: it's in the intro. You're making us rewind, which on KZfaq is a no-no. Repeating the edited video at the end would have made your video many times better. Friendly note: I'm giving you the advice I wish my viewers had given me a while back :)

@LoveFoodMore 19 күн бұрын

Idk why this popped on my feed but I love it

@lilafromyoutube 19 күн бұрын

🙏🏻🙏🏻

@HiethGeorge Ай бұрын

Nice to see you used a decent motor in the video when did you join the Land Rover club - we love them and have had various ones over the years settling for our 2 Discoveries now - cracking video Lila !

@lilafromyoutube Ай бұрын

I love my velar! It’s been a dream come true to finally be part of the Land Rover club!

@HiethGeorge Ай бұрын

@@lilafromyoutube you'll never go back either 😉 we had a Velar and they are awesome but not big enough for us with the dogs and horses plus it gets very dirty and a Velar should be clean 🪥

@lilafromyoutube Ай бұрын

Haha I clean it so often! It’s such a beast. I hope I’ll be able to afford it forever because I love Land Rover. Thanks for welcoming me to the club haha

@thelongwayhome9723 19 күн бұрын

Here's some external validation for you. Thank you for this insightful video! ❤

@lilafromyoutube 19 күн бұрын

Appreciate it 🙏🏻

@cara.leo_ 17 күн бұрын

so helpful! and your shots are beautiful!!!

@lilafromyoutube 16 күн бұрын

thanks so much cara! ♥️

@detoxnotdecaf Ай бұрын

“If you like this video, kindly give me a lot of external validation by liking and subscribing” hahahaha subscribed!! Very genuine and fun personality keep it up!

@lilafromyoutube 29 күн бұрын

Hahaha appreciate the validation 😂❤️

@WildHare-fb7ry 20 күн бұрын

That was awesome! I learned so much. Thanks!❤

@HighCountryOdyssey 9 күн бұрын

I just found you and feel like Im about to learn ALL the knowledge

@curtdp Ай бұрын

For manual focus I like to use spot autofocus by pressing button on camera, It focuses where I need it, and then it switches to manual focus so It doesn't search the next thing where to focus.

@lilafromyoutube Ай бұрын

Love it!

@cursin9206 Ай бұрын

OK definitely trying the manual focus idea and getting that monitor app thank you 😊

@HastegaFilms Ай бұрын

So glad I found your channel again! New channel commenting but longtime fan! The notes in here about trying to make sure you review every shot and pre-planning really hit home (because that's some stuff I still need to work on myself). Awesome video!

@lilafromyoutube Ай бұрын

I think I recognise your username, is it similar to the old name you were using? Funnily enough I was considering leaving some of those notes out but I’m glad I didn’t because it’s the little things I need to hear myself!

@HastegaFilms Ай бұрын

@@lilafromyoutube It is, yes. The "Hastega" portion is the part that remained.

@lilafromyoutube Ай бұрын

Thought so!!