You were actually a huge inspiration that kind of confirmed that I could shoot a full length feature film, all by myself, and be the only actor in the film, which I went ahead and did, during the pandemic, on my phone. It became an award winning film. And so, thank you. 🙏😉

I love how your videos still feel like a movie even when you're teaching us about filming. You're just on another level!

You're a beast. Filming by yourself is sooooo frustrating. It's inspiring to see you laughing and having fun with it.

BRO THIS IS PURE GOLD! 🙌 I’m sure there are many takeouts from this but your storytelling is always a treat! Thx for the inspiration 🔥

Step 6 - ask your elementary school teacher if you can get a class fog machine. You crushed it man!! So stoked on this!!

This helps so much as a solo backpacker/filmmaker! The thought process can be carried to any genre. Instant sub.

Another great video. I personally like the idea of building an audience that doesn’t expect an elaborately produced effort every time I upload. That being said, i want to have the occasional surprise to let them know I can. And its so fulfilling to create awesome content. Its just a lot of work committing to it when I am always alone. Im realizing its a must if I want a certain level of success here. So Thank you.

I loved your video. I agree 100% with your final thoughts: filming by yourself can be very frustrating and time-consuming, you're gonna miss focus and mess up the frame and composition but you learn a lot by doing any single aspect of making a video. I just started and I am a noob but I know that trial and error is the best way to improve. And that's what I love about it :)

Bro you're honestly one of the best creators here on KZfaq. There's something about your videos that just feels right. Loved what you did with this one! As a KZfaqr that films alone a lot, it was super interesting to hear your thoughts and advices about the process. Keep it up king!

These are always fun for me to watch. I feel like you are one of the best at this Jake. I've been struggling lately in the very very early phases of shooting my own KZfaq content, and filming solo as both the "talent" on-camera and the operator is quite a challenge, especially when you want to make it interesting. Something else that I think not a lot of people talk about is that it's kinda hard to get together with people to film if you are in certain phases of your life. For me I'm 33 with a full-time job, a business that my wife and I also operate, and a 4 year old son. Most of the people I know and call friends are either 500 miles away or living a similarly hectic life that make shooting together basically impossible. These tips and just watching your content helps remind me that it is possible to do it by yourself and do it really well. It just takes patience and creativity as you mention. Thanks for sharing man.

You are hands down one of, if not my favorite film channels to watch. You have a great talent in telling your story in away that's easy to relate to. Thanks for taking the time to share all your valuable knowledge. 🤘🏻

Every video is like a little movie and I am always looking forward to. Your storytelling is just on another level.

Ahhh Jake!!! Blowing my mind! One of the reasons I love your channel is that I learn so much about solo broll just by watching your videos. Now with the explanation added… You’ve tipped the scales. I’ve been obsessing over the dutch angle lately. This foreground tip just pushed it to the next level. Even if you jacked it, super helpful. And the B Story is honestly exactly what I need for the video i’m working on. I don’t have a plan for the B-Roll that aligns with the topic so this is also super exciting… Man!… I can’t emphasize how good this is for me. So much value being emparted. So keen to give these tips a go

One of your best videos, the way you back up the tips with your visual storytelling is chefs kiss. I also think you have some of the best composition I've seen on KZfaq

I think this is one of the best creator videos I’ve seen in a good while, love your ability to explain the pain points of solo creators. So incredibly useful! That understanding of how to evoke feelings through the composition is not natural to me so this video was a bit of a lightbulb 💡 moment for me. Thank you!

JakeI absolutely love the van, videos, lifestyle you have man . I hope 2023 is nothing but success for you! you got a supporter, subscriber here!

Thank you for this bro. Been a director for over a decade and filmming myself always sucks. I’m so used to being behind the camera. It was therapeutic to listen to you especially at the end!

Awesome video! Really helpful, thank you so much for sharing. Loved how you went beyond the technical aspect and focused on conveying the feeling and the B story - all the elements that make up the message. Keep it up!

Literally first time watching your videos, but I felt that ilysm at the end of the video deep in my bones. Thank you, Jake.

Wow i think i remember that video you shared a couple years ago. You’ve grown since the days of nosmallcreator, when i first learned about you. Your content is so timeless and fruitful. Thanks for sharing!

Been watching your videos since your 2019 reflection. I can say that you're one of the best filmmaker youtuber out there. The chill atmosphere you give in your every videos are what makes you unique and great. Keep up 🔥

Love your videos. So many people made this video about filming yourself. Everybody tells the same. Yours is different. Thanks.

This was fantastic. Video itself is a vibe, and also learned a bunch of helpful gems for how to think about solo-videography. Thanks Jake!

So so so good! ❤ Thank you so much for all your hard work and energy that you put into your videos! Deeply inspirational and very helpful!

Thanks for all the tips, Jake! Your videos are so so inspiring!

This is really inspiring. I've struggled with self-filming for a long time (and trying to find my way around it), but this kinda makes it a bit more interesting.

Bro, I LOVE your vibe. A rare kind of charisma that makes me want to sit around a camp fire and listen to your stories. Thank you for this video, this was what I needed. I have a travel channel, but I want to go more into personal storytelling where I need to film myself and start talking about things that matter to me. Your content gives me great inspiration for my future content. You, sir, are a legend. Thank you, thank you. 🙏PS I subscribed immediately.

These visuals are so underrated. So lovely - especially some of those wide low shots. Amazing!

This has inspired me to head out tomorrow and try to film. I may not end up making a video, but I guess it is the practice and the consistency of doing the act that will improve the result over time. thank you

love this! def agree with the “getting bored of a locked off shot and finding new angles”!!! my biggest pain point with filming myself is figuring out how to manually focus myself 🥲 any tips on that?

Thanks for posting this! I've been trying to learn how to film myself and it has been such a struggle. I feel more encouraged now!

Love some new tips from Jake! I can't wait to use some of these on my next Chicago vlog! Thanks dude and keep killing it!

I love the care and dedication you put into creating this video. It is a beautiful piece of art

Beautiful content , the lighting the story telling and everything else was flawless can't wait for more

Always coming through with the valuable info and advice!! Thanks Jake!!

This is my first time to come to your platform but I got hooked up with the part of this video wherein there's a windom and you just sat down. I love the light that comes through the window

This was incredible! I’ve learned so much. I love that you approached it from perspective instead of technique and equipment. Killer video!

Just wanted to say thank you. This was a suggested video and wow. Thank you for being humble about filming by yourself.

Your composition and color grade and style in general are absolutely lovely. Thanks for sharing your knowledge mate, I watch your videos with so much pleasure every time Jake, a feast for the eyes. Another great angle to add to the video and spice up the car scene is an internal profile shot with the camera mounted on the internal top handle to kinda simulate a pasaanger view of the driver. Aidin Robbins makes great ones.

Jake this is just brilliant and the frames you did in those movies are just simply amazing. Well done, a lot to learn for me !!!

Great video Jake! Super helpful! Can’t wait to see the rest of your tips!

another intentional, hand-crafted video that gives us new tools in our tool box. Thank you!!

Great video. I'm sure other creators talk about this but I've never come across them. The video itself is a great example of the techniques Jake is talking about.

Man thank you so much for this video, I was convinced that in order to make good videos I needed to have someone else there to get those dynamic angles and pan shots etc to make the vlogs more versatile but I realise that's not needed now! I'm really trying to become a youtuber and spread my message through this artistic expression here. Thank you again man!

Hey Jake. I have no knowledge on filming or photography or anything like that, but what an inspiring message. Although it was about filming solo I found there were some messages that even came through as life lessons, and that complimented the video so much. Well done!

Just starting off my career as a content creator and wasn't to sure on how to film myself. I can tell these tips alone will aid to my success tremendously. Much appreciated!

Perfect timing. I hope you have a amazing year 🎉

I do hiking videos and always solo, it definitely would be easier to have someone, but it is what it is. Great video Jake!

Tried to film myself this morning and got so frustrated. Found this video this afternoon and it was genuinely so helpful, even the last tip. I gotta be patient. Thanks man.

love your simplicity and good vibe on make art bro, it's so inspiring

thank you for this! i especially love the dutch angle tip and the one where you placed the camera on the tree trunk. will try it out in my next travel vlog!

the immersive camera on the tree while you running trough, Dutch angle, great great ideas, so nice result. Thank you for sharing, right reach your followers

Thank you so much for your ideas. I love the way you share them with us. I am planning to make a short film by myself and your videos are inspiring me. Muchas gracias, from Spain!

Good tips. I got a dji mini 2 drone over the summer (not the greatest one out there but 4k atleast). Adding the drone as another tool has been nice to spice it up, and add some motion,from just tripod shots. Obviously not everyone can run out and buy expensive drones, and not everyone can fly one efficiently. But for solo content creators they are really nice to have

Thanks for the update Jake. Helpful tips & just kickin my ass to just do it😊

"Pt 3: How to film by yourself after not being able to find any friends." Great stuff man! As always.

I just want to let you know that you're not alone. I am doing the same thing my friend. I try. That's all I can do. I wish you nothing but luck, prosperity and success moving forward my friend. We are ultimately all in this together. Just keep your head up and keep moving forward. We're not alone.

Love your advice. Thank you so much for sharing.

Every obstacle that comes in life should be studied and learned.Obstacles are sometimes our best teachers,as we always can learn something from them, and improve our selves! Keep doing great job!

Love it! Great practical advice! Thank you Jake!

im out here trying to find the best gear, going through film school just reminded me to start w the basics. I appreciate this video a lot.

Thank you Jake, i was overwhelmed by just thinking about solo filming. But this video gives me hope.

Your Awesome for the knowledge and breakdown of basic composition and creativity!!! Ill be following more of your videos. Thanks!

Honestly, this is the best tip video for filming yourself I have seen. Each point you made is real and not just the same bs tips most people give. Thank you! Oh and you have an amazing energy about you. Going to now binge watch your videos 😂

This is so beautifully done, and so inspiring! Thanks for sharing

Love this! Just starting a film channel and this is great advice, and packaged nicely in a story.

Indeed! This is very helpful to me as a beginner. Thanks Jake!

Thank you for this! Really insightful. Also I loved how the car sound is on key with the music!

This is awesome! Thanks for the time you put behind this video for us!😊

This is SO helpful, thank you 🙌 I needed this today!!

Thank you! i really appreciate your time and your tips throwing to us! good people do exist^^

I just wanted the video to keep going!! This was awesome thank you

Always love your videos! Thanks for all the tips 😊

JAKE! Thank you!!! ive been having this fear of filming myself but ill take ur advice & just do it!!

Great content mann! Thank you so much ✨️ The part about compositions is indeed very effective

Great list of tips here! Love the shot outside of the van, I've used shots like that or even mounted on the hood of the car pointing back. Will have the try the Dutch angle sometime...

Just got my fx30, looking forward to putting to use these tips to help create awesome solo films and story! Thank you for all the tips and beautiful images, keep up the great work Jake 😁

Thanks so much for this helpful video! I’d like to make shorts and your tips have given me the help I need to get started. Bless you!

Man, I just watched your video and got so much inspiration as I do film solo. You just gave me a whole new perspective. I wish I could collaborate with you!

Excellent thank you really enjoyed your video got some great inspiration to try solo filming

how warm it is to watch your videos. like you are sitting just near at the same table) cheers!

Great VIDEO. One thing... How to VIDEO yourself 2.0. We do not film. :-) Film, filming, and filmmaking are the most misused words in the industry. :-)Digital Video and film require different skill sets. Having DIFFERENT historical and TECHNOLOGICAL timelines spanning 150 years. Educate by having pride and knowledge of the gear we use including the words that describe what we do. Our tools are Digital Video, Non-linear, and CGI. We are moviemakers, not filmmakers. Videographers and/or cinematographers. We video or are videoing, we do not film. That's the other RARE professionals who know how to use film and film cameras, like an ARRIFLEX 435 Panavision R-200 and Steenbeck flatbed film editors. Know the difference and be better at your craft. You will also stand out in an industry polluted with point-and-shoot "pros". Respect to you.✌♥

Brilliant Jake mate, I appreciate this video as I am in the same boat living in a town with a population of 9 people. I am in a small country town in outback country Western Australia - semi remote. Thank You & Marry Christmas. May 2023 be all that you want and more. Cheers

Composition. You made your point with your engaging and impressively framed scenes. I need to dig deeper into this mine.

This is everything. How you use sounds to draw my emotions 🥺

Thanks for this video. I'm just getting started with vlogging. This definitely points me in the right direction.

Loved the first video on this and made me want to film some stuff by myself, this has concreted that!

Thank you for this. Merry Christmas ⛄

Thankyou so much for making this video!!

You're just such a likeable dude. I'm finally getting some free time to myself next year and I'll be starting a KZfaq channel. Everytime I need inspiration, I'll watch one of your videos 💪

Salute for making your own film directed by your own and cast by yourself... surely not easy and taking more time to shoot but you did great Jake!

This was epic. Absolutely loved it. Beautiful footage

Thanks for the tips! I loved how you break the conventions to keep challenging yourself!

Loved this. And loved how well this was shot. Always told myself its why I can't start. Great video. Great storytelling as usual. Keep inspiring bro 🙏💥 and the haze machine, ahhh the damn vibeeee

I'm trying to film a movie by myself at the moment. Something I've done is take a tripod/selfie stick with a gimbal attached to the end of it, and it allows me to track/truck with my feet and face pretty well. Also utilizing times of day to shoot, sunrise/sunset does wonders.

thank you for videos like that, very well explained for absolute beginners.

Dude you're amazing ! That video will change things for me ! You channel overall actually

This dude is awesome! He’s one of the main reasons I got into filmmaking. I just wish he uploaded more.

Thank you very much! great work and knowledge. Very inspiring!

The intro was funny as hell. Great video since I'm stuck filming myself a lot. The notion of composition alone makes it worth it. I never thought about it.