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Filmmaking Lessons from Interviewing Olympic Athletes
In this video, I share what I’ve learned from creating branded content featuring top-performing Olympic athletes. I discuss interviews, storytelling, and my overall process. If you're interested in documentary filmmaking or exploring the branded side of things, I believe you’ll find some valuable insights here.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
01:34 Backstory
03:00 My tasks
03:53 Doing the research before the interview
04:48 Break the ice before the interview
05:51 Dive deeper
06:58 The intersection of Documentary and Branded
09:35 The tools I use
10:56 Music selection process
12:17 Sneak peak of the final piece
13:20 The advice you need to hear
15:06 Final tip
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КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @cubax26
    @cubax26 5 годин тому

    Wonderful video. Keep up the great work. Thank you. Btw, was your talking head in this video recorded with your Red Komodo?

  • @camportoro
    @camportoro 15 годин тому

    Hey Aya, hope you doing great! One question, what cameras did you use for your collabs in Paris and other clients? Lumix? Sony? Im looking for a camera that works fantastic at photography and video content, and i was thinking about buying Canon EOS r50. What do you think? Kisses from Spain! 💋

    • @lostinayaland
      @lostinayaland 11 годин тому

      Hey! I brought the Canon R5 for this project as I needed to do some photo coverage as well, but I also filmed on the Sony FX3 quite a bit. Normally my setup is either the Komodo or the FX3 for more run and gun. If you’re looking to dive more into filmmaking I’d recommend the FX30. :)

  • @JackTriathlon
    @JackTriathlon День тому

    Awesome video Aya, extremely useful insights for someone trying to work my way into the industry :)

  • @kingmuhu
    @kingmuhu 2 дні тому

    Cool, i follow you on insta and reconized your face!

  • @sajjadalnaely
    @sajjadalnaely 2 дні тому

    Aya, you are underrated, you have unique style of directing, beside your pure and humble personality, to me that's matter.. We need more videos of your work and I didnt skip the sponsorship.. All the best.

    • @lostinayaland
      @lostinayaland 2 дні тому

      Thank you so much for the genuine comment. Means a lot!! 🙌

  • @antonio_productions
    @antonio_productions 3 дні тому

    Amazing work there Aya, chapeau 👏 Enjoyed watching you being in your element in Paris 🇫🇷

  • @subveins
    @subveins 3 дні тому

    I love this video btw. I your work your experienced your story.

  • @sebastianFZE
    @sebastianFZE 3 дні тому

    Did you shoot & edit the video's? Or were you mainly directing/producing? Thanks

    • @lostinayaland
      @lostinayaland 3 дні тому

      Yes! Directing, filming and editing. We’d usually be two camera units and sometimes we’d divide editing and grading.

  • @sithijatishan
    @sithijatishan 3 дні тому

    Amazing Video! Definitely need a in depth analysis of that fencing video 😍🙌

  • @pancakemountain
    @pancakemountain 10 днів тому

    thanks for posting

  • @VIVATVMAFIA
    @VIVATVMAFIA 11 днів тому

    Please am from Tanzania🇹🇿 in Africa film actor but director please can we chat more together

  • @studiochapters
    @studiochapters 14 днів тому

    Hey Aya, thank you for all your content, we love watching the videos you put out! Just a recommendation from my side, we use Backblaze to backup all our drives as we also don't work with a NAS yet, I would highly recommend that as a backup solution for your drives!

  • @ranchofilmsco
    @ranchofilmsco 14 днів тому

    What are you doing now? Hopefully filming.

  • @Prof.waleedkhalid
    @Prof.waleedkhalid 17 днів тому

    I am a big fan and I can see that you are on track of becoming the 1 million sub channel.

  • @kickbiznass
    @kickbiznass 17 днів тому

    came back to this video just for your affiliate link to Artlist

  • @chaochewei6213
    @chaochewei6213 20 днів тому

    Wow, is that DZO Arles prime lens? I happen to know the adapter you used on it, thank you😊

  • @Vladshirokov
    @Vladshirokov 20 днів тому

    Весьма интересно

  • @TopshelfJunior
    @TopshelfJunior 21 день тому

    Nice video ! First time here and....SUBSCRIBED !!! I think the Tomtoc pouch and the SSD pouch are really things that I need and would use ! Nice heads up, thanks !

    • @lostinayaland
      @lostinayaland 20 днів тому

      @@TopshelfJunior Welcome aboard! Really happy to hear you enjoyed the video! 🫶

  • @BananaBoomstick69
    @BananaBoomstick69 22 дні тому

    Thanks for the Afterplug recommendation, i've directly ordered one because it is so annoying to constantly carry around the ssd, hoping not to accidentally unplug it.

  • @ziilima
    @ziilima 22 дні тому

    You can accept the gear give it to yours loyal subscribers 😂

    • @lostinayaland
      @lostinayaland 22 дні тому

      @@ziilima might be sooner than you think actually. A giveaway is coming 😁

    • @ziilima
      @ziilima 22 дні тому

      I had no hope when I said that 😅

  • @connorcargo
    @connorcargo 23 дні тому

    You have become one of my favorite youtubers! Thank you for the lovely and informative videos! Many blessings <3

  • @JeffCorcelius
    @JeffCorcelius 23 дні тому

    I love NPF batteries. a lighter alternitive to use when traveling and still have a days worth of power. Plust the ones I've been buying all charge via USB-C.

    • @lostinayaland
      @lostinayaland 22 дні тому

      Definitely! They’re really useful!

  • @UnbleachedMuslin
    @UnbleachedMuslin 23 дні тому

    Aya. The simplicity of your videos are so therapeutic.Thank you

  • @Engeyarrakazehbi3456
    @Engeyarrakazehbi3456 23 дні тому

    That hoodie is amaizng!!

  • @Francescofilmmaker
    @Francescofilmmaker 25 днів тому

    I might be getting one. So excited!!!

  • @hoiikbenjesse
    @hoiikbenjesse 25 днів тому

    What do you use for audio? In another video I saw a shotgun mic on there. Do you just input the mic directly in the Komodo? If I do that with my mic, the audio levels are super low and noisy.. and I'm not sure if I am doing something wrong, or that it's normal on the Komodo.

    • @lostinayaland
      @lostinayaland 23 дні тому

      I use a Rode Videomic NTG and it’s worked well so far.

  • @RakuNadarajah
    @RakuNadarajah Місяць тому

    I like the way you organised it

  • @EverMendez_
    @EverMendez_ Місяць тому

    Pretty nice labeling here 3:31, this is kind of a good habit and not only when working on projects... definitly helps on saving time and stress in the future :p

  • @whoseynzada
    @whoseynzada Місяць тому

    hi AYA i love u again

  • @Digibeatle09
    @Digibeatle09 Місяць тому

    Good luck - v. well presented look at how this doc. was put together !

    • @lostinayaland
      @lostinayaland Місяць тому

      @@Digibeatle09 thank you so much! :)

  • @janburgi
    @janburgi Місяць тому

    Those are the videos which really help!

  • @backinfx
    @backinfx Місяць тому

    Need to add this to my gear ASAP!

  • @jayo4516
    @jayo4516 Місяць тому

    good vid bro what lens did you shoot this with

  • @asimhafiz7637
    @asimhafiz7637 Місяць тому

    VERY HELPFUL

  • @AneshMandalll
    @AneshMandalll Місяць тому

    Very cool.

  • @DavidGibson
    @DavidGibson Місяць тому

    This was AMAZING and very resourceful! Keep creating!

    • @lostinayaland
      @lostinayaland Місяць тому

      Thanks so much David! I’m glad to hear that!

  • @SPACECOWBOY_Hej
    @SPACECOWBOY_Hej Місяць тому

    Very nice

  • @danielb1695
    @danielb1695 Місяць тому

    Amazing work, thank you! 🫶

  • @CRPHD
    @CRPHD Місяць тому

    Using that air vent was such a cool idea the outcome looked dope! Love the content😎!

  • @maximvdn
    @maximvdn Місяць тому

    What's the website you use to build those pre prod decks, looks superclean love it. Great chanel btw, found out about you while looking for some content about the komodo

    • @lostinayaland
      @lostinayaland Місяць тому

      Thank you! I suppose you’re referring to the Milanote board where I put all of the reference shots and the storyboard. It’s a great platform I use it for every project :)

    • @maximvdn
      @maximvdn Місяць тому

      @@lostinayaland awesome thank you

  • @pinakproductions
    @pinakproductions Місяць тому

    Great work. Great video 💪

  • @crownedheartvisuals
    @crownedheartvisuals Місяць тому

    Great work as always Aya 🔥Appreciate the spec breakdown

  • @piusgyagenda
    @piusgyagenda Місяць тому

    I loved the music and the final video its nice

  • @deboadekale8016
    @deboadekale8016 Місяць тому

    I'm planning to get a red Komodo soon...do you think i should save up more to get the Komodo x or i should just get the OG komodo 6k and get things going? are you planning to upgrade soon?

    • @lostinayaland
      @lostinayaland Місяць тому

      Hey! I think it depends what your priorities are and what kinds of projects you’re planning on filming with it. What camera do you currently own? The X has better audio capabilities because of the xlr output. But I think the OG is still an excellent choice. I don’t plan on upgrading, I really hoping for an FX3 mark ii and then I might switch entirely, just because of the smaller form factor and current projects type. Hope that helps :)

    • @deboadekale8016
      @deboadekale8016 Місяць тому

      @@lostinayaland I'm currently using the panasonic GH6. I have two options...it's either the sony FX6 or the OG Komodo.

    • @lostinayaland
      @lostinayaland Місяць тому

      Both are solid! Again I think it depends on the kind of projects you work on. Exciting though - good luck with the purchase! :)

  • @khalidabduljaleel
    @khalidabduljaleel Місяць тому

    The process is great! The result aren't

  • @marietafarfarova
    @marietafarfarova Місяць тому

    Your spec ad is beautiful - gorgeous compositions, editing and sound design! Loved seeing the breakdown too. Keep crushing it, Aya! 🙌

    • @lostinayaland
      @lostinayaland Місяць тому

      Ah thanks so much, Marieta!! And likewise, can’t wait to watch your upcoming vids 🫶🏼✨

  • @TejaLisjak
    @TejaLisjak Місяць тому

    i just love breakdown videos, and this one was so good!!🔥🎥turned out so cool and the artlist ai voiceover was mad🤯

    • @lostinayaland
      @lostinayaland Місяць тому

      Yay, thanks Teja! Yeah right! Artlist absolutely crushed it 🙌🤩

  • @FredTrevinoColor
    @FredTrevinoColor Місяць тому

    Love this! Great video! I'm inspired now to shoot a spec video. (even though I"m a colorist)

    • @lostinayaland
      @lostinayaland Місяць тому

      Thanks so much! That’s great to hear! 🙌✨

  • @EdProsser
    @EdProsser Місяць тому

    Great rig! I've been using the Bright Tangerine kasbah system which I love but this title solution also looks fab! Interesting monitor positioning too! I always mount mine out forward in front of my face at eye level but yours seems a bit more relaxed.

    • @lostinayaland
      @lostinayaland Місяць тому

      Thanks Ed! Yes, I’ve heard great things about the BT shoulder rig. Yeah about my monitor… I need to buy a better magic arm haha, but I do like mine to be sitting a bit lower so that I can keep my eyes on the talent as well. :)

  • @chrisw443
    @chrisw443 2 місяці тому

    Neat video!