Top 5 tips for filming dialogue

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Shooting a conversation between two actors can be tricky. All this is before you even get to the edit. Kirstie and Josh take you through their top tips for filming the right kind of scene - before you even get to the edit!
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@Riffman42 6 жыл бұрын

Should've mentioned that when composing the shot and using the rule of thirds that the eyes go on the top line.

@Triflixfilms 8 жыл бұрын

I love this format, you guys are being very consistent with your roles. For the most part, I come to your channel for tips/advice/tutorials. I go to Film Riot, Corridor Digital, and Linus Tech Tips for Education/Entertainment. Please continue keeping your episodes short, to the point, and informative. While the humor is minimal in your episodes, I think it is for the best... again, here for info not entertainment. I appreciate you guys finding a lane and sticking to it. "Keep Working Hard" - Tristan of TriFlix Films

@FXhome 8 жыл бұрын

+TriFlix Films thanks TriFlix. Always nice to be referenced alongside Film Riot, Corridor and Linus! While we hope to be generally entertaining, our focus is always on being useful. :)

@Triflixfilms 8 жыл бұрын

Well you guys are succeeding at your goal. Again, I don't mean to say you aren't entertaining... it's just that I think focusing consistent videos similar to this is your niche. I like the current format of your web series and support you :)

@akfilms8627 8 жыл бұрын

Very helpful tips. Thank you for this video. You guys are amazing.

@FXhome 8 жыл бұрын

Well thanks Ankit!

@VisioNoxStudios 8 жыл бұрын

Wow, we surprisingly used all of these in our summer project, VAMPED! Should mention the use of a doly as well, we find it hard to navigate and maneuver in some circumstances. Great videos on this channel btw, it should turn into a regular tutorial channel! We use all Hitfilm software atm.

@FXhome 8 жыл бұрын

+VisioNox great to hear! Thanks.

@cesarq6011 Жыл бұрын

“Bag of crisps” I love it

@Cora.Naveda.Browne 4 жыл бұрын

best one yet! thank you

@pravinsingh7663 8 жыл бұрын

Hey Guyz u r doing well. The Camera Angle Techniques Really helped me a lot for my future projects

@thewellvideoproductions8244 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful thank you so much, great video I just subscribed:)

@pepepemariano 8 жыл бұрын

Nice tips folks! I love your videos, don't stop making them!

@FXhome 8 жыл бұрын

+pepepemariano we don't plan to stop! :)

@learnfunnyjokes 3 ай бұрын

Great video. Thanks for the tips.

@BrunoBaba 6 жыл бұрын

Very helpful !

@frankiedogturner1516 4 жыл бұрын

Loved it. I knew it all already but it amazing what you forget about and need to be reminded of from time to time. Back to basics fantastic. Next time maybe you can do sound and lighting or have you already doen that ?

@StephansBilderwelt 8 жыл бұрын

Very good....as always

@danielbrunsgaard360 6 жыл бұрын

This really helps thank you

@Sim_Flix 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks guys, this was really interesting!

@LAPFILMSUGANDA 3 жыл бұрын

that's really nice thanks a lot please i need and need more of these guys love you both

@FXhome 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! - Javert

@spitballproductions 8 жыл бұрын

great information

@HamzaSaeedchannel 8 жыл бұрын

good one once again

@awokechit4085 Жыл бұрын

am very interested this was very helpful

@alexkinyanjui7579 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot you guys made me realize my mistakes

@seanboni2257 6 жыл бұрын

Nice. Well done

@Loveforeveryone193 7 жыл бұрын

woooh great video 👍 got much information 🏆

@frhneil1463 7 жыл бұрын

This help alot

@juliawest1973 4 жыл бұрын

Looking for videos for students that 1. did not have inappropriate film material used examples. 2 explained how to create a dialogue scene in a clear manner. 3. was not selling an editing program 4. included a female presenter. You guys were it! Thank you.

@FXhome 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! - Javert

@RapzoneProductions 8 жыл бұрын

Hi can you please suggest me any tutorial in deep which can show how to do exact color correction. For background, foreground & master individually or to get real film look color correction, cause we do by using color correction wheel in hitfilm but I'm having messed up it doesn't give the look I want.

@jayabratadas6407 7 жыл бұрын

Fantastic and quick !! (y)

@RikVargard 7 жыл бұрын

Nice... I wish there was an example on how to shoot dialogue scenes with only one camera. Do the actors play it twice and you film from one side then the other? etc... :)

@MediaTempleTHOB 5 жыл бұрын

5-6 take on each actor sometimes but i love using one camera though time consuming but awesome.

@talibhassan652 5 жыл бұрын

Use coverage method. Actors will need to repeat lines for different angles. But dont hesitate. Be in control as a director should be.

@thebigv75 7 жыл бұрын

Great tips! Thanks for making this video!

@FXhome 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We're glad you enjoyed it and found it useful :)

@Liddiation 7 жыл бұрын

super helpful thanks guys

@FXhome 7 жыл бұрын

We're glad to hear you found it useful! - Oli (HitFilm Staff)

@kristyeldredge2308 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, thanks!

@FXhome 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! - Javert

@inspector_beyond 8 жыл бұрын

That's it? A thought that fiming dialogs is the hardest part of filming.

@FXhome 8 жыл бұрын

+Doctor Vitas as with any filmmaking topic, you could write an entire book on it. :) We've covered the essentials here - if you understand these rules, you'll be able to create coherent dialogue scenes which the audience will be able to follow. Going from there to the cafe scene in Heat between Pacino and De Niro requires a lot of work and finessing of technique. Similarly, creating technically correct images is the first step, but it doesn't mean you're immediately an Oscar-worthy cinematographer.

@mocny01 6 жыл бұрын

very good job

@avfilms2036 8 жыл бұрын

Great tips! What about recording sound when shoting a dialog. Is lav mic good (hiden from the camera), or is better to use shotgun mic?

@FXhome 8 жыл бұрын

+AV films it will depend on the specifics of the scene and, of course, on the equipment you have. A lot of the time having a boom mic above the actors is best, but that might not be possible depending on your camera angle. In practise you'll be switching technique frequently depending on the setup of the scene. And, of course, some dialogue might have to be done in ADR, if conditions on set are unfavorable (eg too much background noise).

@avfilms2036 8 жыл бұрын

+HitFilm Oh, thanks! Currently my budget is 0 haha. I've just ordered my first lav mic (Aputure A.lav), because I need to shot an interview or let's say more of an promo, but I don't have any good microhone. Hope a little lavaliere will save my ass :) Thanks again and keep up the great work! It's very helpful.

@FXhome 8 жыл бұрын

We also answered your question in this tutorial to help out our users - thanks for asking it! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hN-JfM6By5rVlI0.html

@benclinesmith 6 жыл бұрын

thanks hifilm!

@minheepark1121 3 жыл бұрын

That was very helpful. Thank you!

@FXhome 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! - Javert

@royweinstein2935 6 жыл бұрын

Great tips, but I was hoping to find more about how to make the cuts, how to move from one angle to the other. What does the actors do? When does the camera moves? If you have a video about that which I did not find that would be great

@isabelcharlton7488 6 жыл бұрын

Roy Weinstein That’s exactly what I was looking for.

@DanielTuriman 4 жыл бұрын

Good tips with visual.

@halivudestevez2 8 жыл бұрын

Nice basics.

@gdmctv9816 7 жыл бұрын

thank you

@muhammadzamroni8378 7 жыл бұрын

thanks

@calebcarr1925 6 жыл бұрын

Great!!

@Lahakiyay 5 жыл бұрын

Hitfilm my favourite film editor

@jasmineyonin1753 2 жыл бұрын

Good tips! thank you!

@FXhome 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! - Javert

@sd3d1 8 жыл бұрын

good tips

@JoopVanHengelen 8 жыл бұрын

"and don't forget tooo.... subscribe!" Hahaha

@aiguadrops3900 8 жыл бұрын

I would have liked for you to cover also audio dialogue recording, in my opinion that part is more tricky than the visual part.

@davidmcclelland8090 8 жыл бұрын

This was really great, Just dled your software and subscribed and didn't expect film making tips. I have one script for a short film mainly involving dialogue and the cinematography will be very important. You gave nice tips and summed up the basics nicely. I'd like to add that you CAN break the 180 degree rule IF you move between the two characters with the camera to get another angle. Ever since I learned about the rule I've seen it practiced in almost every single film, only broken by what I just mentioned. It's really neat knowing these ins and outs you never knew before.

@Triflixfilms 8 жыл бұрын

+David McClellan Be careful friend, learning film is like taking the pill in the matrix. Once you know the truth... you will analyze everything you watch until you can no longer enjoy movies, because you are picking them apart subconsciously haha.

@davidmcclelland8090 8 жыл бұрын

TriFlix Films I had that very fear when I first started learning film making, but I'm glad to say it hasn't happened....yet! :-D

@FXhome 8 жыл бұрын

+David McClelland glad to be of help, David!

@filmnewse2566 8 жыл бұрын

Nice tips

@adithyaavamsirayudu375 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful shots

@FXhome Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@whirlwhind666 8 жыл бұрын

Nice

@SofoniBeats 3 жыл бұрын

great tips

@FXhome 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! - Javert

@KristoferBurns 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips

@FXhome 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! - Javert

@nilesh_photography_ 5 жыл бұрын

How many cameras are used in tip no. 2 ??? And how shoot that scene ?? Plzzz reply

@tijshulst2869 8 жыл бұрын

i have a ohter yt channel with a friend but wat video format do i need?

@farukmalik324 6 жыл бұрын

good stuff loved it...

@FXhome 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! We appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment. - Kirstie (HitFilm staff)

@AidinRobbins 8 жыл бұрын

Dialogue? Eek, I'll pass. Montage please! :P

@FXhome 8 жыл бұрын

+Digital Blast gotta have a montage.

@kathy9250 8 жыл бұрын

How do you get that blurry shoulder effect on the over the shoulder shot? Just change focus? Or lense? I'm new to film so any help would be great :)

@FXhome 8 жыл бұрын

That shallow depth of field is created by the camera settings. Open up the aperture as wide as you can (small numbers are wider), And avoid wide angle lenses. If your camera has a zoom lens, then it will help to zoom all the way in, and get as far away as necessary to frame the shot.

@kathy9250 8 жыл бұрын

HitFilm thank you :) I have a zoom lens and I have to get so far away to make a good shot it's ridiculous :(

@FXhome 8 жыл бұрын

That's why they build movie sets with walls that move, so they can get the camera farther away. Your other option is to switch to a lens with a larger aperture.

@kathy9250 8 жыл бұрын

HitFilm I think I'll just save up a bit and get a new camera then. :) Is the blur effect the same with depth of field or different then the zoom lense one?

@FXhome 8 жыл бұрын

Depth of field is the term for the range of the scene from the closest point that is in focus to the farthest point that is in focus. It is controlled by your lens's focal length and aperture. Usually video camera lenses, which are too small to have a really large aperture, will only be able to achieve shallow depth of field by getting far away and zooming way in. (small aperture, long focal length). If you get a lens with a larger aperture, then you can get closer and retain the same shallow depth of field.

@yitzledee 8 жыл бұрын

Can you guy's teach us how to make a clip like the message from General Zod to the world in Man of Steel or anything else as preparations for Dawn of Justice?

@kamentr 8 жыл бұрын

Hi HitFilm! I really enjoy your videos. I need help. I have to do a film with my whole class, we decided it will be a criminal film and will shoot mostly outside. We have two good DSLRs but non of us has a microphone. What do you you think we should do? Can we get a good aoudio from a smartphone or the dsrls or we need to buy a microphone? Its just for one film and i want to hear your opinion. If possible give me some ideas for cheap microphones that might do the job. Thanks in advance keep up with the good videos! :)

@FXhome 8 жыл бұрын

+kamen traikov Much as we would like to say that you can get good audio from a smartphone or the DSLR's, (which may be true if you were inside), you are likely to just hear noise and wind when shooting outside. As having bad audio is one of the things that immediately makes films look 'amateur', we would recommend investing in a really good mic. We personally use a rode mic which is about £50 and does a wonderful job. If you'd like some more suggestions, do consider posting on the forums where we have thousands of filmmakers who would be able to help! Best thing to do in the meantime is do a test run - take the equipment you have at the moment outside and do a bit of filming to see what quality you get. Thanks for the question!

@VioletHenning 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice tips. Do you typically have to do the same scene over and over for each camera move or can you film just each actor's line while that actor is talking and then move the camera to film the other actor? What is the best way?

@FXhome 5 жыл бұрын

It's better to film the whole conversation from one side, then move the camera and do it again. Filming it line-by-line won't feel natural for the actors. - Javert (FXhome Staff)

@VioletHenning 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the advise

@fourth1000 8 жыл бұрын

here is a question not covered in these tutorials. How long do you do each take per angle? If I have 10 pages. Do I do the whole ten pages in wide shot... then the whole ten pages for ever other shots or do I get selective according to my story boards. isn't that considered editing in camera which is a no-no?

@patrickdaitya7084 8 жыл бұрын

I don't think you would know until you try it out. Or story boards. Yah.

@jacobvarney23 3 жыл бұрын

It depends on how long you want the shot to last. People usually don't shoot an intense closeup for an entire scene. Editing in camera is fine, so long as you're certain you know you won't be missing anything.

@keetsingeltje3373 8 жыл бұрын

when you editing with hitfilm can you use media files frome the sony DSC-WX500

@FXhome 8 жыл бұрын

+Tycho Krone It depends which file format you are trying to import. As long as it meets our supported formats, you will be able to import them: hitfilm.com/faqs/view/51

@keetsingeltje3373 8 жыл бұрын

+HitFilm oke thanks Ps i came from the Nederlands so sorry for the bad english

@whynotlucas847 Жыл бұрын

I have a question, when I shoot a dialogue scene with two people, do I have to move my lights and the camers I use everytime when the other person speaks, so when they interact? Or can / should I record the complete speach of one person at once and then go to the other? Thanks!

@FXhome Жыл бұрын

I'd suggest recording the conversation entirely from one side, then move all the equipment and have them do it again while recording from the other side.

8 жыл бұрын

how do you synchronize audio in hitfilm and hitfilm express?

@FXhome 8 жыл бұрын

+Dante David Méndez Chávez there's no automated syncing, so you will need to use the timeline waveform to align the audio with on-screen action. Syncing features have been requested a lot and are on the wishlist!

@ilikefishing5899 8 жыл бұрын

I liked the video

@JacobBelanioProductions 8 жыл бұрын

I tried to download. Hit film 3 express and it says " this installation package is not supported by this processor type. Contact your product vendor." What do I do??! Please reply!

@FXhome 8 жыл бұрын

+Jacob Belanio Productions It sounds like you might be running a 32-bit computer. HitFilm requires a 64-bit system. Contact our support team if you'd like more help: hitfilm.com/questions/submit

@negan-saviors92 8 жыл бұрын

im realy releaved when you said that 1 camera can also be enough ;)

@mupicap7927 5 жыл бұрын

I have only 1 camera.. It's probably point 4 and 5 which is not really explain by you guys... Should i shoot 1st angle till the line both actor finished, then continue to retake another, another, and another angle and repeat the same dialogue?? Lookslike consuming more times,, or maybe any tips from u guys?

@FXhome 5 жыл бұрын

Best to film from one angle for the whole conversation. It gives you more flexibility in editing and makes the dialogue sound more natural. - Javert (FXhome Staff)

@danieldolorez9854 8 жыл бұрын

All my videos keep lagging when i upload them. I heard i need to render the video? Im new to this and need help. Im using a sony cybershot dsc-hx90v vlogging camera and will be editing mostly vlogs.

@FXhome 8 жыл бұрын

+Daniel Dolorez when you say 'upload', do you mean when you upload them to KZfaq? Or are you referring to when you import videos into HitFilm?

@danieldolorez9854 8 жыл бұрын

+HitFilm to hitfilm during trying to edit

@FXhome 8 жыл бұрын

+Daniel Dolorez you can transcode them to a different format prior to editing (you can find some discussion on the forum here: hitfilm.com/forum/discussion/38403/smoothest-format-for-editing), or you can use the proxying feature (right click the video in the media panel and choose the proxy option, which will create a fast performing version.

@dianewinchester2930 7 жыл бұрын

Now I get the 180 degree rule. I am an absolute beginner so this helped.

@niamscookery3442 4 жыл бұрын

Quick tips- just adequate

@normanblack4005 8 жыл бұрын

Deja Vu. I see these basic principles every time I turn on the TV. Here a little bit of the why and how.

@myagenthouston 6 жыл бұрын

but how do you switch from one character to th other when you only have 1 camera? ( and keep them acting withouth having to wait for you to move)

@FXhome 6 жыл бұрын

You'll have to shoot the same scene a number of times from different angles if you only have one camera. - Oli (HitFilm Staff)

@mendasu919 6 жыл бұрын

HitFilm how would this go upon to look?

@mintuaug18 7 жыл бұрын

did not really understand tip #1...could u please elaborate..

@aryann767 3 жыл бұрын

2:27

@ahsanakhan8594 6 жыл бұрын

Hit film is not working on my PC core i5

@FXhome 6 жыл бұрын

There may be a number of other things affecting the performance. Please check your software meets the specs listed here: hitfilm.com/express/specs If so you can contact our technical support team for further assistance: hitfilm.com/ask - Oli (HitFilm Staff)

@georgerady9706 6 ай бұрын

Of course it helps if you have ACTORS who know how to SPEAK!!! I swear, the whole discipline of Theatrical diction seems to have been washed away by “methody” acting teachers who can’t stage-speak themselves and think it’s a “reality” virtue and not just lazy incompetence! Pace, Character, Clarity so clean that you can mess with it and still be understood! And - most of all - know what you are TALKING about within the context of the story, the character and the moment of the scene! Then the cinematographer merely has to shoot the voice and reactions and the audio guy needs only to get clean sounds… the rest can be done in post.

@jotutorialjo3419 8 жыл бұрын

TubeTotaal!

@yamaan93 8 жыл бұрын

what if you only have one camera?

@sleepyspookyy 8 жыл бұрын

+yamaan93 I had this same question. I think you're supposed to record all the dialogue from one angle and then all the dialogue from the other angle.

@yamaan93 8 жыл бұрын

um what if make a slight change from one camera to another. also it might be obvious

@sleepyspookyy 8 жыл бұрын

+yamaan93 well that's where the practice comes into play but I've found its actually a lot easier if you use the rule of thirds to line up both of the shots

@FXhome 8 жыл бұрын

+Converse Minecraft Absolutely - the rule of thirds really helps here. As well as (as we said in the video) using the same lens, camera and lighting to ensure that your shots look the same.

@FXhome 8 жыл бұрын

+HitFilm also, shoot ALL of the dialogue for Angle 1 before switching to Angle 2. Don't keep changing the camera for every single take.

@tijshulst2869 8 жыл бұрын

i have expres