Thanks for watching, friends! Here are some addendums: RAW is always a good idea for photography. I’m speaking specifically about cinema cameras in this video. With proxies, it’s not necessarily the bit depth being The problem, it’s resolution and bit depth in relation to compressed formats from cameras like my a7siii or the FX3 that are taxing for your computer to uncompress and play. A ProRes proxy might have 10 bits of color depth, but its low compression + low resolution will edit like a breeze.
Hey Jesse! I just got an FX3 after saving up for two years as a working student to fully commit to Filmmaking. I was a photographer before this so I don't really have a workflow or a cohesive understanding of things to consider in post when it comes to video. What you mentioned about working with proxies is so important but I was wondering if you could do a dedicated video talking about how to become more efficient in post-production. Thanks! Also, you're hilarious. Jokes were on point in this video.
Yup! Proxies (with an editing codec) are essential to me, especially when working with a video skimming playhead cursor like in FCP. It makes hovering clips flawless with no lag. And FCP makes this workflow simple enough and it can run parallel to active work. I just wish I could record proxies in ProRes on my cam! You just need to invest a little in disk space.
Finished is better than perfect. That's been my mantra for 2024 and it's working out so far. I used to put off making my next video until I had one more lens. One more camera. One more light. One more piece of gear, then it'll be perfect. Perfection is the death of creativity. Just film. It look me til 39 to work that out ✌️
"Your personal approach-your point of view-is your superpower. There's only one of those in the world, and you have it." Golden advice, Jesse. Thank you.
10:25 Back when LotR: Two Towers was set to release, I read an article that claimed the editor cut most of the film using clamshell iBook G3. Even for the time this was a very underpowered laptop, so as a young teenager I couldn’t wrap my head around how a professional editor was able to cut a feature film on that machine, while our household iMac at the time couldn’t handle HD video in iMovie. Only years later I became familiar with proxy workflows, and then suddenly the iBook 3G story made sense to me.
Sometimes you can dig trough UA-cam for days, and every now and then, you strike a pot of gold! This is one of those moments. Really great video, humble, experienced and tru to the art. Appreciate your insight and this is something you can do much more of. 🙌🏻 Cheers from Norway 🇳🇴
100% agree about contrast. It took me a year and another half year of watching Wandering DP to understand that "cinematic" image with "3d pop" is just a image with intentional contrast ratios (mostly). This include just Negging everything what camera does not see. Negative fill - positive vibes.
What a great upload. People need to realise that UA-cam is littered with “wannabe”s both in creators and viewers. Most of them just parrot the next guy.
The professionalism you bring to these tips is so refreshing. Really stands out against the sea of YT filmmakers bros popping up left and right. Thank you!
I'm not in the filmmaking world at all, but I just want to say that I enjoy your videos for how inviting they are. And not just to the craft of filmmaking, but to any creative endeavor. To be a storyteller. Balancing that is some excellent, experience-forged advice that's offered not as musts or commands, but with sincerity. Anyway, this is all to say you've been my favorite new subscribe of 2024 and I always get excited when a new video drops. Thank you.
Definitely the best advice on youtube, keep going. I've found in my 10 years making films that my approach changes between projects. Yeah, I have things that I do on each, but generally the project will tell me how it wants to be made.
Such a great video!! Also, guys I'm planning on buying a fujifilm xs20. And start my filmmaking journey with it. Learn lighting and cinematography with it. I am a vfx artist as well.
THANK YOU! This video is an amazing gift for the up and comers like myself. Thank you so much for taking the time to not only lay out your hard-won experiences, but in doing so in a manner that in and of itself was educational. The video as a "vehicle" holds a lot of hidden truths in it, and punctuates your message with the aplomb of a master craftsman. #HumbledAndEncouraged
Another great video! Fun fact: Many (but not all) cameras will have less usable dynamic range 'out of camera' shooting RAW anyway because you need more processing to get it to the same / better starting point than internal footage and most cinemas I know of only project 1080p. Lighting, colour contrast and location depth = power to the people!
You have no idea how important this is for us creators and videographers to know and learn! Please keep making videos like this and keep sharing all your skills and knowledge on the craft. Clearly, there's so much hype from the brands and tech industry on UA-cam nowadays. You understand what it takes and what’s needed from the industry, which is golden for people like me (building a video production company from zero in Burlington, especially as an immigrant). Learning and listening to people like you gives me hope that my hard work is worth it. What I own and what I have is more than enough, instead of trying to figure out how to save more and keep investing in what could potentially 'help' my future. Thank you Jesse! 🙏
Thank you so much for making these types of videos. As someone who just graduated college with a film degree, I feel like I’ve been stuck in this bad filmmaking mindset that seriously constrains me from making anything truly meaningful or interesting. I’ve been so concentrated on getting the better gear, forging the better grade, finding the perfect song, and I’ve neglected the things that make a film worth watching. The strangest part is that my peers loved my work. Yeah my images may look good, but when I rewatch my old videos they feel so boring and uninspired. I appreciate your insight and I think it helps with refocusing my brain on the things that really matter. Like writing, god I hate writing😅
Its so hard to find your natural drive, for sure you need to work in a way that excites you to progress forward, but dont procrastinate and if you do let the down time be a session to re-inspire you for your next shoot, this is great advice for low spec to high spec production, the skill and production knowledge being the focus, not the tech that 99% of the people on youtube push, nice video!
+1 on prep. I always get VERY granular in planning, so much so that I will always preface my prep conversation with an apology, and then tell them it's pain well worth going through because when we finally get to the location, it's NOT going to be a white knuckle ride of exhausting problem solving, it's going to be fun. And everyone works better (and wants to rehire you) if it's a fun gig, right?
Totally agree. Crew are day players and will be much happier to be on set with someone they trust and can contribute vs working double hard to cover someone’s ass for them. They’ll be “booked” next time you call. lol. I’m often over prepping and over sharing, but more recently, with experience and confidence def pushing myself to under share and over deliver. Thanks for sharing!
@@jessesenko Definitely, I am a learner by doing! I can watch and read as much as I like, but nothing goes in quite the same unless I test it for myself. Appreciate your response! Look forward to seeing more from you.
UA-cam recommended both your listicles, and I’m ok with it! Yeah it’s crazy because there’s SO much you can conquer with a camera and some fresh ideas. Appreciate you! 👊🏻
Great advice Jesse! For all the young, upcoming filmmakers out there: I know the feeling, you want to get ahead, you want to express yourself trou your art. You want to do everything in your power to become an expert as soon as possible. But remember, everything worth fighting for takes time, practise and a lot of failure before you succeed. Also failure is your BIGGEST assets of them all, don't be afraid of failing. In fact failing is what makes you grow. I have been studying the art of light for over 15 years now, and I am still learning every time I'm on a job. That's also what I feel makes our industry really special ❤
i think an hour on your channel has single-handedly taught me more than nearly two years in a ‘screen production’ degree… thank you thank you thank you!
I've been struggling to make a documentary film for 4 years so this is super helpful thank you so much for making it you are a super king of kings may you be showered by unfettered glory
One of the best advice videos I’ve ever seen. I was just looking for a new powerful desktop to help me edit but I’m gonna work out a proxy workflow now. Thank you
Something I never thought I'd hear and agree with is "cinematography is not filmmaking" - you are absolutely right and profoundly so. I don't think I've run into a trend that talks about how important sound is to filmmaking. Granted, I spent a majority of my filmmaking career trying to make pretty images and only in the past three years have I invested in audio but it was the secret sauce that was missing from the recipe all along. One thing that's escaped me until it was too late is - marketing budgets make or break your projects. If you put everything you've got into a project - and it's flawless as much as it can be and it's entertaining and what not - a marketing budget, or even game plane, can blow that up to heights you couldn't have imagined or let it sit pretty at 2K views on youtube.
Thanks! And i agree with your second point and as a commercial director, i'm in the latter category. one aspect i need to learn about is the business side of filmmaking.
Hey Jesse, one thing I picked up on in the video at 3:10 is the communication between key players in the production. A lot of UA-camrs will talk about how to set up lights, frame your subject, tell a story but I often don't hear about the lines of communication on the backend that help a production of any scale come together from start to finish. I would love to see you talk about that in another video, I'm an aspiring filmmaker and would love to work in bigger crews one day in a commercial setting. Instant subbed, thanks for the insight!
Thrilled to be recommended your video today; I learned so so much and am ready to do do on every level (from magical documentary style to lil bebe Instagram clips). Thank you especially for the "prep" reminder. Sincerely, a run-and-gun diehard
I really appreciate this video. I am a semi-professional filmmaker and I was at a point where I was feeling stuck. This insight has really motivated me to keep going. Seems I am in the right path, I just need to block all the noise. Cheers!
I subscribed to this channel months ago and God do I celebrate that decision. Every time I watch Jesse is like going for a creative detox after all of UA-cam's filmmaking refined carbohydrate. And all those "filmmaking gear you need videos," they are breathing on my neck.
I love these videos. I’m not a cinematographer, just a youtuber, but I love watching videos on cinematography, storytelling, movies, etc… and I love your honesty and how down to earth you are compared to other creators in the same niche. Subbed!
Great advice as always. Something I'm still working on myself is being truly intentional. Making good images instead of taking good images. Planning good story vs finding it. Making decisions.
I think with most folks, and I'm still terrible at it, it's just about carving out that quiet time to think. It's why I don't listen to anything (I avoid podcasts) in the car when I'm alone... just trying to scrape as much meditation time as I can from busy life! Thanks, as always, for watching, Chris.
Sometimes we just gotta tone it all down and focus only on the important things. I really want to shoot a short film I've been writing, all the internal fighting about "no 4K, no HDR, no log" got me nowhere. Recently I found out the iPhone has everything I need to shoot it and since I have to pay for a new phone anyway, might as well. A brand new shiny cinema camera won't make me better, skill and practice will. If Hollywood filmmakers can make a film with the iPhone, then so can I!
I think this was the kick in the butt I needed to finally set up a proxy workflow. I have a beast home PC in the studio and shoot most projects in XF-AVC 10 bit so I can go pretty far before it starts struggling, but it comes back to bite me in the ass in the late stage of the project once all the effects/grading is applied. When my new body gets here I think I'm going raw+proxy for big projects and XF-AVC+proxy for the day to day stuff.
Most software can generate proxies in place at any stage! In premiere, I often get into a UA-cam video and will hit a laggy shot and right-click generate proxy right there. OR things will get laggy and I forgot to attach the proxies. It's never too late.
Loved this video Jesse and your style and approach to the whole topic of filmmaking.. I agree with all the points... and this video inspires me to actually get moving with my deep and long procrastinated desire to talk about filmmaking and share also my experience... thanks for the honesty and light entertaining approach
I recently wrote and shot a short that I got a lot compliments for the cinematography (I chose to hand off directing to someone else and focus on being the DP). However, every time I responded by saying that it really came down to the production design (which I also handled). I leaned heavily on locations that already had an interesting look and then just supplemented them. Production design is such a massive part of shooting a compelling image and story. I think for people starting out this tends to get overlooked.
So true. My DPs hate it when the client ends up pushing us into a white on white modern suburban house for commercials. And then my art director is overextended trying to create some sort of character
This new video made my day! As a new-ish filmmaker, your videos never fail to inspire and motivate me. Your content is a constant source of encouragement and knowledge. Thank you!
Wow, thank you! Super glad it’s helping you! I just kinda talk about stuff that I would have wanted to hear when I was younger and if UA-cam existed, lol
Good points, Jesse. I agree with them all. If I can add my own two cents after being a director/dp for 12 years: Composition is king and everything should have a beginning, middle and end - every beat, every scene, every act, every shot, everyTHING.
Great video with super advice. Glad I found your channel. BTW - thank you much for the section on the importance of art direction in film making. My father was an art director back in the "golden era" of motion picture production. In my opinion, its impact on outcome of a film has always been downplayed.
@@jessesenko Thank you much for the kind words! I'm afraid with my current cinema work there isn't much opportunity for art direction. I'm an underwater videographer, so I'll just have to settle for getting a good exposure. 😉
I'm such a huge fan of your stuff dude. Super stoked to have found your channel today. Keep making killer vids, I'll be happily waiting for the next one 🤘🏻
I did the do dos and now I am banned from McDonald's. Thank you for being 'real' and being the voice of professionalism. On prep, I was watching an interview for Denis Villeneuve recently about Dune 2, and his process includes story boarding the whole film and then rewriting the screenplay back from the storyboards!
You have no idea how it feels to be praised for having poo jokes and being "professional" in the same video. It's literally my creative goal to be professionally childish while my peers are getting conservative... thanks for watching and I'll dig for that interview with Denis!
My gosh that was good! Thank you so much for those insights. Currently working on my first short, captured with a not technically perfect (8bit no log, aliasing hell) camera. It doesn't matter (too much). Of course I am oogling at the newest tech, but If I am honest, what matters is story, art-department, edit cadence and believability of performances. Even bad lighting is not really pulling people out of a good story. Eventually it will, I am sure. I am not saying "wing it" but "if you do something cool, people will recognise its cool". liked, subscribed, much love.
Thanks, It's ok to wing aspects of it, i totally "faked it til i maked it" when i was starting out and still do, but on the flip side you need give your project the respect it deserves to make the best plan you know possible. And then when you have a great plan and a shoot day, borrow someone's better camera, lol
great video. Had to come comment to point out how awesome your backdrop is. Looks like the most peaceful cabin in the woods. Definitely a dream setup for me!
This video needs to be inhaled by all film folks! Thank you for this!!! And P.S: learned it the hard way that size of negative fill matters when it comes to wide shots. Even though I brought a real big one it still doesn’t match the contrast ratio of the close-up shot unfortunately.😅
I adored this video. The information was wonderfully helpful and you had chuckling from start to finish. I've subscribed to the channel. Thanks for sharing.
I'm not a filmmaker, but I enjoyed this video greatly. Must have taken a lot of work to make it so clear and informative, yet easy to understand and humorous too. The only nitpick I would squeeze out, as a fellow scat humour enthusiast. Given this is the second iteration of the advice videos I feel it is a bit of a lost opportunity not calling this video "Filmmaker does two". Anyway great work, keep it up!
Thanks for watching, friends! Here are some addendums:
RAW is always a good idea for photography. I’m speaking specifically about cinema cameras in this video.
With proxies, it’s not necessarily the bit depth being The problem, it’s resolution and bit depth in relation to compressed formats from cameras like my a7siii or the FX3 that are taxing for your computer to uncompress and play. A ProRes proxy might have 10 bits of color depth, but its low compression + low resolution will edit like a breeze.
Hey Jesse! I just got an FX3 after saving up for two years as a working student to fully commit to Filmmaking. I was a photographer before this so I don't really have a workflow or a cohesive understanding of things to consider in post when it comes to video. What you mentioned about working with proxies is so important but I was wondering if you could do a dedicated video talking about how to become more efficient in post-production. Thanks!
Also, you're hilarious. Jokes were on point in this video.
Yup! Proxies (with an editing codec) are essential to me, especially when working with a video skimming playhead cursor like in FCP. It makes hovering clips flawless with no lag. And FCP makes this workflow simple enough and it can run parallel to active work. I just wish I could record proxies in ProRes on my cam! You just need to invest a little in disk space.
I’ve been just working with my in-cam h264s and they’ve been fine
@@jessesenko I will try it! I've always just assumed.
Finished is better than perfect. That's been my mantra for 2024 and it's working out so far. I used to put off making my next video until I had one more lens. One more camera. One more light. One more piece of gear, then it'll be perfect.
Perfection is the death of creativity. Just film. It look me til 39 to work that out ✌️
Fix it on the next one... Thanks for watching!
@@jessesenko Agreed. Here we're among us. But I tell my clients: "Perfect is a good starting point" ;-)
Amen
yup, perfect is the enemy of good!
"Your personal approach-your point of view-is your superpower. There's only one of those in the world, and you have it." Golden advice, Jesse. Thank you.
Thanks Matthew!
congrats on the pair!
It's about time!
We gotta get this man some views Matti! Content SO good!
@@jklphoto Agreed. This is thoughtful, considered (and also fun) content that deserves a lot more eyeballs.
u still here?
10:25 Back when LotR: Two Towers was set to release, I read an article that claimed the editor cut most of the film using clamshell iBook G3. Even for the time this was a very underpowered laptop, so as a young teenager I couldn’t wrap my head around how a professional editor was able to cut a feature film on that machine, while our household iMac at the time couldn’t handle HD video in iMovie. Only years later I became familiar with proxy workflows, and then suddenly the iBook 3G story made sense to me.
Sometimes you can dig trough UA-cam for days, and every now and then, you strike a pot of gold! This is one of those moments. Really great video, humble, experienced and tru to the art. Appreciate your insight and this is something you can do much more of. 🙌🏻 Cheers from Norway 🇳🇴
Appreciate it!
100% agree about contrast. It took me a year and another half year of watching Wandering DP to understand that "cinematic" image with "3d pop" is just a image with intentional contrast ratios (mostly). This include just Negging everything what camera does not see. Negative fill - positive vibes.
Thanks Anton! The key is that the quality comes from something you DO, not BUY.
Too much tech hype in photography on UA-cam in general. Not enough art. Good advice here.
What a great upload. People need to realise that UA-cam is littered with “wannabe”s both in creators and viewers. Most of them just parrot the next guy.
The professionalism you bring to these tips is so refreshing. Really stands out against the sea of YT filmmakers bros popping up left and right. Thank you!
I'm not in the filmmaking world at all, but I just want to say that I enjoy your videos for how inviting they are. And not just to the craft of filmmaking, but to any creative endeavor. To be a storyteller. Balancing that is some excellent, experience-forged advice that's offered not as musts or commands, but with sincerity.
Anyway, this is all to say you've been my favorite new subscribe of 2024 and I always get excited when a new video drops. Thank you.
Appreciate it! Creativity is so individual and wish I stopped worrying about how I SHOULD do things or what is “cool” a long time ago
Definitely the best advice on youtube, keep going. I've found in my 10 years making films that my approach changes between projects. Yeah, I have things that I do on each, but generally the project will tell me how it wants to be made.
Such a great video!! Also, guys I'm planning on buying a fujifilm xs20. And start my filmmaking journey with it. Learn lighting and cinematography with it. I am a vfx artist as well.
'Prep will set you free'. Jesse, thank you so much for inspiration!
you got a new sub! love it
Absolutely right! I have followed all of them and they work like a tank even with my 2014 outdated camera or my mobile camera!
THANK YOU! This video is an amazing gift for the up and comers like myself. Thank you so much for taking the time to not only lay out your hard-won experiences, but in doing so in a manner that in and of itself was educational. The video as a "vehicle" holds a lot of hidden truths in it, and punctuates your message with the aplomb of a master craftsman. #HumbledAndEncouraged
You are…..without a doubt…….one of the finest teachers on this platform.
This video came out at the perfect time for me. Thank you.
Another great video! Fun fact: Many (but not all) cameras will have less usable dynamic range 'out of camera' shooting RAW anyway because you need more processing to get it to the same / better starting point than internal footage and most cinemas I know of only project 1080p. Lighting, colour contrast and location depth = power to the people!
Didn’t know that about projection, but doesn’t surprise me! I had a 1080 short in a festival once and it looked great
So true on the delivery.. I think I’ve maybe done a handful of 4K delivery.
Great video thanks for sharing
You have no idea how important this is for us creators and videographers to know and learn! Please keep making videos like this and keep sharing all your skills and knowledge on the craft. Clearly, there's so much hype from the brands and tech industry on UA-cam nowadays. You understand what it takes and what’s needed from the industry, which is golden for people like me (building a video production company from zero in Burlington, especially as an immigrant). Learning and listening to people like you gives me hope that my hard work is worth it. What I own and what I have is more than enough, instead of trying to figure out how to save more and keep investing in what could potentially 'help' my future. Thank you Jesse! 🙏
Thank you so much for making these types of videos. As someone who just graduated college with a film degree, I feel like I’ve been stuck in this bad filmmaking mindset that seriously constrains me from making anything truly meaningful or interesting. I’ve been so concentrated on getting the better gear, forging the better grade, finding the perfect song, and I’ve neglected the things that make a film worth watching. The strangest part is that my peers loved my work. Yeah my images may look good, but when I rewatch my old videos they feel so boring and uninspired. I appreciate your insight and I think it helps with refocusing my brain on the things that really matter. Like writing, god I hate writing😅
I hate writing too, lol, but if you've got a good idea/concept/story, it doesn't feel so much like a chore! Good luck on your evolution!
Its so hard to find your natural drive, for sure you need to work in a way that excites you to progress forward, but dont procrastinate and if you do let the down time be a session to re-inspire you for your next shoot, this is great advice for low spec to high spec production, the skill and production knowledge being the focus, not the tech that 99% of the people on youtube push, nice video!
+1 on prep. I always get VERY granular in planning, so much so that I will always preface my prep conversation with an apology, and then tell them it's pain well worth going through because when we finally get to the location, it's NOT going to be a white knuckle ride of exhausting problem solving, it's going to be fun. And everyone works better (and wants to rehire you) if it's a fun gig, right?
Totally agree. Crew are day players and will be much happier to be on set with someone they trust and can contribute vs working double hard to cover someone’s ass for them. They’ll be “booked” next time you call. lol. I’m often over prepping and over sharing, but more recently, with experience and confidence def pushing myself to under share and over deliver. Thanks for sharing!
Guilty on the prep. I'll wise up 😂
contrast is such an important factor in filming - in lighting and in color! Fantastic video overall here
This is very helpful. Especially for someone that is new and trying to learn as much as possible. Thank you 🙌🏼
make sure you're studying and doing in tandem. The learning actually happens (and sticks) when you apply the things you've studied!
@@jessesenko Definitely, I am a learner by doing! I can watch and read as much as I like, but nothing goes in quite the same unless I test it for myself. Appreciate your response! Look forward to seeing more from you.
Congratulations for your channel. I really like your clear way to explain the issues. Big hug from Spain
Thank you!
UA-cam recommended both your listicles, and I’m ok with it!
Yeah it’s crazy because there’s SO much you can conquer with a camera and some fresh ideas.
Appreciate you! 👊🏻
Thanks Micah!
Great listicle just like your last one!
Great advice Jesse! For all the young, upcoming filmmakers out there: I know the feeling, you want to get ahead, you want to express yourself trou your art. You want to do everything in your power to become an expert as soon as possible. But remember, everything worth fighting for takes time, practise and a lot of failure before you succeed. Also failure is your BIGGEST assets of them all, don't be afraid of failing. In fact failing is what makes you grow. I have been studying the art of light for over 15 years now, and I am still learning every time I'm on a job. That's also what I feel makes our industry really special ❤
I have a note about failure for a future episode! It’s all in the “doing”
You are photon of light shining through the thick cloud of unboxing and what new shinny 12 k camera can do I hope this was poetic and inspirational
pure poetry! Thanks for watching.
This part is even better than the first part, thank you for the tips!
i think an hour on your channel has single-handedly taught me more than nearly two years in a ‘screen production’ degree… thank you thank you thank you!
I've been struggling to make a documentary film for 4 years so this is super helpful thank you so much for making it you are a super king of kings may you be showered by unfettered glory
lol thanks! And good luck with the doc. They’re so tough to move along. Just dive in!
I stumbled upon this video not knowing I needed this to sift through the youtube noise. Well done, sir.
One of the best advice videos I’ve ever seen. I was just looking for a new powerful desktop to help me edit but I’m gonna work out a proxy workflow now. Thank you
This deserves more attention. Thanks, Jesse for these great tips! I love the humor too. :)
Your channel is exactly what Ive been searching for, thank you
Great video Jesse! Couldn't agree more with all your points
Thanks Matt!
Something I never thought I'd hear and agree with is "cinematography is not filmmaking" - you are absolutely right and profoundly so. I don't think I've run into a trend that talks about how important sound is to filmmaking. Granted, I spent a majority of my filmmaking career trying to make pretty images and only in the past three years have I invested in audio but it was the secret sauce that was missing from the recipe all along.
One thing that's escaped me until it was too late is - marketing budgets make or break your projects. If you put everything you've got into a project - and it's flawless as much as it can be and it's entertaining and what not - a marketing budget, or even game plane, can blow that up to heights you couldn't have imagined or let it sit pretty at 2K views on youtube.
Thanks! And i agree with your second point and as a commercial director, i'm in the latter category. one aspect i need to learn about is the business side of filmmaking.
Hey Jesse, one thing I picked up on in the video at 3:10 is the communication between key players in the production. A lot of UA-camrs will talk about how to set up lights, frame your subject, tell a story but I often don't hear about the lines of communication on the backend that help a production of any scale come together from start to finish. I would love to see you talk about that in another video, I'm an aspiring filmmaker and would love to work in bigger crews one day in a commercial setting. Instant subbed, thanks for the insight!
Your sense of humor Sir , Thats Gold . Thanks for Great information and well crafted Video .
Thrilled to be recommended your video today; I learned so so much and am ready to do do on every level (from magical documentary style to lil bebe Instagram clips). Thank you especially for the "prep" reminder. Sincerely, a run-and-gun diehard
Thanks for watching!
I really appreciate this video. I am a semi-professional filmmaker and I was at a point where I was feeling stuck. This insight has really motivated me to keep going. Seems I am in the right path, I just need to block all the noise. Cheers!
Thanks, and yeah, just keep your head down and write/sketch out ideas... meditate on them!
I subscribed to this channel months ago and God do I celebrate that decision. Every time I watch Jesse is like going for a creative detox after all of UA-cam's filmmaking refined carbohydrate. And all those "filmmaking gear you need videos," they are breathing on my neck.
Wait, are you saying my channel is like All Bran??? JK thanks for watching and for the kind words, Eydi!
@@jessesenko 😁
I love these videos. I’m not a cinematographer, just a youtuber, but I love watching videos on cinematography, storytelling, movies, etc… and I love your honesty and how down to earth you are compared to other creators in the same niche. Subbed!
Awesome, thank you!
Great video. I like your blown out golden backdrop at the end better than your ‘correctly’ exposed one at the beginning.
Thank you!
Great advice as always. Something I'm still working on myself is being truly intentional. Making good images instead of taking good images. Planning good story vs finding it. Making decisions.
I think with most folks, and I'm still terrible at it, it's just about carving out that quiet time to think. It's why I don't listen to anything (I avoid podcasts) in the car when I'm alone... just trying to scrape as much meditation time as I can from busy life! Thanks, as always, for watching, Chris.
Sometimes we just gotta tone it all down and focus only on the important things. I really want to shoot a short film I've been writing, all the internal fighting about "no 4K, no HDR, no log" got me nowhere.
Recently I found out the iPhone has everything I need to shoot it and since I have to pay for a new phone anyway, might as well.
A brand new shiny cinema camera won't make me better, skill and practice will. If Hollywood filmmakers can make a film with the iPhone, then so can I!
Yeah, shoot it on your phone! or even shoot a "proof of concept" on your phone and then reshoot it on a bigger cam you rent or borrow.
So much sense you make. And much of it common.
you're killin it, dude. Also those title cards are tremendous
Scott! Appreciate it! Also, I think I spent more time on those cards than I should have on the whole video, lol Glad it was noticed!
I think this was the kick in the butt I needed to finally set up a proxy workflow. I have a beast home PC in the studio and shoot most projects in XF-AVC 10 bit so I can go pretty far before it starts struggling, but it comes back to bite me in the ass in the late stage of the project once all the effects/grading is applied. When my new body gets here I think I'm going raw+proxy for big projects and XF-AVC+proxy for the day to day stuff.
Most software can generate proxies in place at any stage! In premiere, I often get into a UA-cam video and will hit a laggy shot and right-click generate proxy right there. OR things will get laggy and I forgot to attach the proxies. It's never too late.
Loved this video Jesse and your style and approach to the whole topic of filmmaking.. I agree with all the points... and this video inspires me to actually get moving with my deep and long procrastinated desire to talk about filmmaking and share also my experience... thanks for the honesty and light entertaining approach
Thank you and Go for it!
Wow a film channel with actual advice, subbed
06 -- TOO REAL. Excellent video Jesse. First time watching here and it's nice to see some clean experience being shared.
Thanks Matt!
Dude, you are one BIG, GIANT FREAKSHOW! and I LOVE it! I get SOMETHING out of EVERY one of your vids. Thank you for that!
Thanks for watching! Means a lot!
One of the best filmmaking advice videos I’ve seen on UA-cam. Immediately earned my sub. Keep up the great work!
Thanks Liam!
I recently wrote and shot a short that I got a lot compliments for the cinematography (I chose to hand off directing to someone else and focus on being the DP). However, every time I responded by saying that it really came down to the production design (which I also handled). I leaned heavily on locations that already had an interesting look and then just supplemented them. Production design is such a massive part of shooting a compelling image and story. I think for people starting out this tends to get overlooked.
So true. My DPs hate it when the client ends up pushing us into a white on white modern suburban house for commercials. And then my art director is overextended trying to create some sort of character
"have you ever taken a photo with your phone and the image is just way better than it has any business being?" golden catch point.
thank you so much man! this video is excellent!
Thank you so much for this!
Stumbled onto your channel. Appreciate your content. Thank you.
Thanks recommendation algo for suggesting that I stop researching that new computer and focus on whats important. ❤
This is IT!!!!!! Thank you Jesse.
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#1 fan Jesse don’t forget me when you become the Picasso of your craft
Lol, I appreciate your optimism on my behalf! And appreciate the comment. Made my day!
I spent 3 days building a TV newsroom set for 5 shots, but got damn it looked GREAT.
Amazing! It’s that feeling of “oh, I guess I have to do this now” when the work dictates what’s needed.
The king is back
I asked my wife to call me "the king" for the rest of the day... she's not having it :) Thanks for watching!
I wasn’t sure if this video is worth watching at the beginning but I kept watching and it turned out great man. Thanks for the tips 🙌🔥
And I continue to nod along to this as well..
This new video made my day! As a new-ish filmmaker, your videos never fail to inspire and motivate me. Your content is a constant source of encouragement and knowledge. Thank you!
Wow, thank you! Super glad it’s helping you! I just kinda talk about stuff that I would have wanted to hear when I was younger and if UA-cam existed, lol
And he’s back with another banger :)
your yt channel has the best filmmaking advice on youtube no doubt. you are my mentor ahah
The 07 Paradox is throwing me for a loop 🤯
Good points, Jesse. I agree with them all. If I can add my own two cents after being a director/dp for 12 years: Composition is king and everything should have a beginning, middle and end - every beat, every scene, every act, every shot, everyTHING.
Yes! I have notes along these lines for some eventual video. Thanks for watching!
@@jessesenko Can’t wait to see what you have to say about it. Keep it real, man!
So good I want to cry 🙏🏻
Great video with super advice. Glad I found your channel. BTW - thank you much for the section on the importance of art direction in film making. My father was an art director back in the "golden era" of motion picture production. In my opinion, its impact on outcome of a film has always been downplayed.
Super cool, Robert! Art is so important... just get good exposure on a well art directed shot and you're halfway there!
@@jessesenko Thank you much for the kind words! I'm afraid with my current cinema work there isn't much opportunity for art direction. I'm an underwater videographer, so I'll just have to settle for getting a good exposure. 😉
I'm such a huge fan of your stuff dude. Super stoked to have found your channel today. Keep making killer vids, I'll be happily waiting for the next one 🤘🏻
Thanks so much, Clayton!
I did the do dos and now I am banned from McDonald's. Thank you for being 'real' and being the voice of professionalism. On prep, I was watching an interview for Denis Villeneuve recently about Dune 2, and his process includes story boarding the whole film and then rewriting the screenplay back from the storyboards!
You have no idea how it feels to be praised for having poo jokes and being "professional" in the same video. It's literally my creative goal to be professionally childish while my peers are getting conservative... thanks for watching and I'll dig for that interview with Denis!
Great advice!! Totally agreed 👍
Oh, do do. I'm hooked. Random find and a new subscriber.
This *is* your Godfather II; excellent companion to the first. Thank you for the sanity and humour and art you bring. Let’s doo-doo.
I really like your cabin; it feels just like something from a novel.
Thanks! A work in progress, but coming along!
@@Tensor_7 it used to be Cormac McCarthy’s ;)
Weirdly refreshing. Thanks.
The guts of this apply to nearly every creative field.
You are so deep sir, definitely worth a sub!
Just discovered this channel. I like the way you talk.
My gosh that was good!
Thank you so much for those insights. Currently working on my first short, captured with a not technically perfect (8bit no log, aliasing hell) camera. It doesn't matter (too much). Of course I am oogling at the newest tech, but If I am honest, what matters is story, art-department, edit cadence and believability of performances. Even bad lighting is not really pulling people out of a good story. Eventually it will, I am sure. I am not saying "wing it" but "if you do something cool, people will recognise its cool".
liked, subscribed, much love.
Thanks, It's ok to wing aspects of it, i totally "faked it til i maked it" when i was starting out and still do, but on the flip side you need give your project the respect it deserves to make the best plan you know possible. And then when you have a great plan and a shoot day, borrow someone's better camera, lol
@@jessesenko The good advice keep coming! Got it, my project deserves respect and not "technical negligence".
Great video Jesse! Some fantastic points of advice. You need a Jared Polin t-shirt that reads “I don’t shoot RAW” for your Godfather Part III 😂
Lol
great video. Had to come comment to point out how awesome your backdrop is. Looks like the most peaceful cabin in the woods. Definitely a dream setup for me!
Thanks Patrick! A big project, but a nice space to get away to!
I love you, Jesse. You're like the Ron Swanson of Film Making!!!
Love you too, even though Ron Swanson wouldn't ever say that to another dude. lol thanks for watching!
This video needs to be inhaled by all film folks! Thank you for this!!!
And P.S: learned it the hard way that size of negative fill matters when it comes to wide shots. Even though I brought a real big one it still doesn’t match the contrast ratio of the close-up shot unfortunately.😅
What a fantastic video. Thanks for sharing.
Please upload more I do love your channel so much
Thank you, I will … eventually 😬
Wow. First video I've seen of yours, so i was not prepared for how insanely good it was 😅. Thank you.
Thanks, appreciate it!
Yep, som good advice here.
Thanks for sharing. Appreciated.
I stopped right after Don't #1 to ask you to kindly, MAKE MORE OF THESE!!. Please and thank you! Okay, going back to Don't/Do #2.
I adored this video. The information was wonderfully helpful and you had chuckling from start to finish. I've subscribed to the channel. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Henry!
I'm not a filmmaker, but I enjoyed this video greatly. Must have taken a lot of work to make it so clear and informative, yet easy to understand and humorous too.
The only nitpick I would squeeze out, as a fellow scat humour enthusiast. Given this is the second iteration of the advice videos I feel it is a bit of a lost opportunity not calling this video "Filmmaker does two".
Anyway great work, keep it up!
Really shit the bed with that opportunity!
Umm thank you??? What an absolute gem this was!!