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Fulfilling My Childhood Dream: Shooting a WWI Scene on 16mm Film
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Description:
As a kid, I dreamed of creating a realistic war scene, and now that dream comes to life in this video. Watch as I shoot a period-accurate WWI scene on 16mm film, showcasing the meticulous planning, challenges, and joys of working with film.
Join me behind the scenes to see the technical and creative processes of this ambitious project. Perfect for filmmakers, 16mm enthusiasts, and anyone passionate about cinematic storytelling.
Chapters:
00:00 Cinematography Reel
00:38 Intro
01:07 Childhood
02:17 Method
02:59 WWI
03:28 Patreon?
03:48 Harlem Hellfighters
04:28 Director Interview
05:37 Costume And Props
07:45 Location/Trench Set
09:31 The Shoot
12:06 Scene From Method
Thanks to my partner in crime Ryan for blazing through the trenches with me to bring this to life. Thanks to our incredible team for pulling this off and special thanks to our BTS team, Eddie Gilbert and Daniel Choi for capturing the moments in the making.
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КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @camwchristian
    @camwchristian 3 години тому

    I’m blown away bro. This is incredible.

  • @akoabo7
    @akoabo7 13 годин тому

    that looks AMAZING!🔥🔥🔥

  • @SolisCreative
    @SolisCreative 17 годин тому

    Follower of Christ is what’s up! Keep crushing it man!

  • @nikkohunt
    @nikkohunt 21 годину тому

    DOPE!

  • @user-en6ub2hl4f
    @user-en6ub2hl4f 23 години тому

    I'm inspired. Magnificent work!

    • @nkosiroma
      @nkosiroma 20 годин тому

      Thank you so much!

  • @ciaranscl
    @ciaranscl День тому

    Beautiful, Nkosi.

  • @ShafferN
    @ShafferN День тому

    Too good.

    • @nkosiroma
      @nkosiroma 20 годин тому

      Thanks bro!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @maxi.designs
    @maxi.designs День тому

    Looks amazing! Would love to see an updated video on your 16mm colour grading process :)

    • @nkosiroma
      @nkosiroma 20 годин тому

      Definitely need to do that! I’ll bring on my colorist do give a more in depth explanation haha!

    • @maxi.designs
      @maxi.designs 20 годин тому

      @@nkosiromaThat would be so cool! There are almost no tutorials on that matter out there.

  • @bluespongetv1095
    @bluespongetv1095 День тому

    amazing reel - keep it up !!

  • @DutchPatterson
    @DutchPatterson День тому

    This is fire, man. Gotta love the tastefully done dolly zooms.

    • @nkosiroma
      @nkosiroma День тому

      Thanks man! Worked hard to get them right!!

  • @bradical6019
    @bradical6019 2 дні тому

    legendary work

  • @DREDIRECTS
    @DREDIRECTS 2 дні тому

    Phenomenal

  • @matheusbastosdp
    @matheusbastosdp 2 дні тому

    🔥 great work!

  • @bilkon
    @bilkon 2 дні тому

    Great reel ❤

  • @shiven513
    @shiven513 2 дні тому

    I love these shots. There's so much emotion packed into them even when they are so mundane. When you make that feature film you're going to make something utterly powerful.

    • @nkosiroma
      @nkosiroma День тому

      Great talent will do that!!

  • @PeterConnell90
    @PeterConnell90 2 дні тому

    0:40 - 0:44 are my favourite shots. I've always thought a gritty handheld 16mm black and white film would offer such a fitting and novel medium for war movies, I'm surprised it hasn't been done extensively before. First 3 opening shots also very cool.

    • @nkosiroma
      @nkosiroma День тому

      Thanks a lot! Really excited to explore more black and white!

  • @tannerbrowningfilms
    @tannerbrowningfilms 10 днів тому

    Amazing work from an amazing DP 👏

    • @nkosiroma
      @nkosiroma 9 днів тому

      Thank you man!! 🙏🏽

  • @keatongreene8701
    @keatongreene8701 11 днів тому

    Legendary

    • @nkosiroma
      @nkosiroma 9 днів тому

      From the legend himself! 🙏🏽

  • @ryanholly7706
    @ryanholly7706 16 днів тому

    Thank you so much for creating this truthful and vivid and inspiring video, brother! An absolute honor and joy to battle in the creative trenches with you. Thank you for realizing your childhood dream with me, as our film was a dream come true for me also. We set the standard with Method and I'm thrilled to build from here. From the trenches to the stars!

    • @nkosiroma
      @nkosiroma 12 днів тому

      From the trenches to the universe bro! We making movies 🙏🏽

  • @tristananthonyortiz
    @tristananthonyortiz 17 днів тому

    Now this is what I'm talking about! Fucking incredible man. The effort, the care, the attention to detail. Pure art. I'll be keeping a close eye out for your stuff from now on 🤙

    • @nkosiroma
      @nkosiroma 12 днів тому

      🙏🏽 thank you for your support! This is what we’re all so passionate about. It means a lot to see how it connects with other filmmakers!

  • @guynez777
    @guynez777 18 днів тому

    Wow man, this is incredible!! The detail that you guys included is amazing. So well done.

    • @nkosiroma
      @nkosiroma 12 днів тому

      Thanks for giving it a watch! Appreciate your appreciation of our passion!

  • @vks_productions
    @vks_productions 18 днів тому

    Never seen a title to a video so tuned in such a niche way to my life as a filmmaker. I always used to make WW1 films and had always adored the films shot on 16mm, before I even knew why they looked like that when I was a teenager. Such a wonderful video to see, man. Makes me feel good knowing that there are others so similar to me, and seeing you succeed in your childhood dreams is so wonderful and affirming. Keep it up man.

    • @nkosiroma
      @nkosiroma 12 днів тому

      Pinning this comment! I’m glad UA-cam brought you to this one! 🙏🏽

  • @priticolours1177
    @priticolours1177 19 днів тому

    community

  • @PeterConnell90
    @PeterConnell90 19 днів тому

    very creative way to make the trench look busier. the footage looks so characterful. would love to see a mini series/movie of this - keep up the great work. bw, Pete (backlit pictures)

    • @nkosiroma
      @nkosiroma 19 днів тому

      Too kind Pete, thank you for your comments, encouragement, and support!

  • @ericiyoobcinematography
    @ericiyoobcinematography 20 днів тому

    I'm so happy for you brother 🙏

    • @nkosiroma
      @nkosiroma 19 днів тому

      Thanks Eric! 🙏🏽

  • @SyndicateProductions
    @SyndicateProductions 20 днів тому

    you're disgustingly good. Your reel in the beginning had us floored. The film looks amazing too.

  • @florianmoritz2993
    @florianmoritz2993 21 день тому

    amazing :) keep it up dude!

  • @LycanVisuals
    @LycanVisuals 21 день тому

    All for seeing period pieces on a smaller budget scale 🔥 well done.

  • @r2d2rxr
    @r2d2rxr 21 день тому

    It’s better. Nothing against digital, as it’s helped us indies out, and works well enough. However, we’re all working are way back to film when we get a little cash:)

    • @nkosiroma
      @nkosiroma 21 день тому

      That’s been a trend I’m noticing more and more!

  • @vegardpedersen
    @vegardpedersen 21 день тому

    What 16mm camera did you use? I have been looking into one myself that is quiet enough for sound sync. How do you focus the lens on old 16mm? You have no external monitor to pull focus from, right? The footage looks amazing! :-D

    • @nkosiroma
      @nkosiroma 21 день тому

      We used an Arri SR2 and an Aaton LTR! Both are sync sound and both of the ones used had an external HD tap so we could monitor footage and somewhat accurately pull focus from. The majority of time we’re taking marks with a digital tape measure to confirm distances.

    • @vegardpedersen
      @vegardpedersen 21 день тому

      @@nkosiroma I have considdered an SR2 myself, so it is quiet enough for sync audio up close? In a room indoor? How much money was it to get an external HD ta, or did you buy it with one?

  • @JoeyHowellArt
    @JoeyHowellArt 21 день тому

    Pretty cool. Grain is a bit distracting though!

    • @nkosiroma
      @nkosiroma 21 день тому

      You’ll be happy to hear we completely reshot this scene to incorporate into a feature I’m currently shooting. It’s 1000x better in every way!

    • @JoeyHowellArt
      @JoeyHowellArt 21 день тому

      @@nkosiroma Super cool!

  • @glennda1939
    @glennda1939 22 дні тому

    Praise God for Who He is in your life!

  • @jonathanhornby
    @jonathanhornby 22 дні тому

    This project is 🔥 Thank you for shooting this making-of to show folks the hard work you and your team put into your project. Keep up the 16mm magic! 😎🎥

    • @nkosiroma
      @nkosiroma 22 дні тому

      Thank you for checking it out! I’m beyond proud of what we accomplished and look forward to sharing with you!

  • @jordanwalsh1691
    @jordanwalsh1691 22 дні тому

    There's an irony in that if your 3D printer guy had shipped the Lebels pre-assembled and painted, it would have been illegal manufacture and exportation of a replica firearm under Canadian law, but a real Lebel could actually be shipped out of Canada relatively easily. Looking forward to seeing the finished product.

    • @nkosiroma
      @nkosiroma 22 дні тому

      That’s funny and a little scary to think about. We had many delays during producing it would have been brutal if the rifles were one of them!

  • @areannashears449
    @areannashears449 23 дні тому

    Wow! 😍 From the trip back in time, to the full flushed and well-executed vision, this is inspiring. Can’t wait to see what you are blessed to accomplish next! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @Patrick-mg7vv
    @Patrick-mg7vv 23 дні тому

    That looks so good, your hard work paid off. Let's hope we can see a feature soon💪💪💪

  • @nathanhattaway1616
    @nathanhattaway1616 23 дні тому

    Congrats on working with limited recourses and creating some incredible footage! God bless.

    • @nkosiroma
      @nkosiroma 22 дні тому

      Thank you very much!

  • @jackbynum
    @jackbynum 24 дні тому

    This is SO GOOD! Praying for you that the feature gets picked up 🙏

  • @alexiscuarezma
    @alexiscuarezma 24 дні тому

    this was awesome! Congratulations

    • @nkosiroma
      @nkosiroma 24 дні тому

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @Jordan_Jeff
    @Jordan_Jeff 24 дні тому

    12:36 is absolutely insane. Would love to see more vids like this. Community 🤝

    • @nkosiroma
      @nkosiroma 24 дні тому

      Thanks bro! Staying at it!

  • @RealityScope
    @RealityScope 24 дні тому

    What's your opinion on how sharp these Nanomorphs are compared to your normal spherical lenses? Do you recall what aperture you were at for the interiors on your scene at the end? Also--the 20mm Nanomorph fits my s16 Arri SR I without any mirror interference on the rear element. So far I love it!

    • @nkosiroma
      @nkosiroma 24 дні тому

      The nanomorphs are very sharp compared to older 16mm spherical glass. I probably shot wide open or close to wide open on those clips!

    • @RealityScope
      @RealityScope 23 дні тому

      @@nkosiroma which focal lengths do you find yourself using the most often? I'm definitely wanting to acquire a set. I was intrigued by their 28-50 anamorphic zoom but it looks like the rear element is probably incompatible with the SR.

    • @nkosiroma
      @nkosiroma 22 дні тому

      @@RealityScope I used all the 27, 35, and 50 for the projects I’ve shot with them! Want to try out the 20mm at some point!

  • @Xhistt
    @Xhistt 24 дні тому

    great stuff

  • @resarussell2449
    @resarussell2449 24 дні тому

    I grew up watching sooooo many period/war movies & to be able to see this happening, such an incredible film being made in my time, is mind blowing! Happy to be alive to witness it all! This movie is going to change lives!

    • @nkosiroma
      @nkosiroma 24 дні тому

      Thank you Resa! Excited to have you along for the journey! 😊

  • @resarussell2449
    @resarussell2449 24 дні тому

    That INTRO though🔥goodness gracious!!!

  • @DanielgchoiFilms
    @DanielgchoiFilms 24 дні тому

    So dope being part of the BTS with Eddie! Hope to be on set again soon!

    • @nkosiroma
      @nkosiroma 24 дні тому

      Yes sir! What a ride! You captured some moments!!

  • @staceyroma8543
    @staceyroma8543 24 дні тому

    Great work honey!! So proud of you and the team that pulled this together!

    • @nkosiroma
      @nkosiroma 24 дні тому

      Couldn't have done it without you, love!