How I Made My First Ever Music Video

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  • Опубліковано 21 тра 2024
  • I can't thank you all enough for the love on Can We Just Be Friends. 😭 It means more than you'll ever know. 🙏🏻 This was my first time directing a video and I wanted to take you behind the scenes of what it took to actually bring it to life! Enjoy
    Stream Can We Just Be Friends » jamescharles.lnk.to/canwejustb...
    Directed by James Charles
    Starring Easton Magliarditi & Eric Klich
    Choreographed by Lonni Olson
    Song Written by James Charles & Noah Davis
    Song Produced by Colin Foote & Alex Borel
    Co-Director: Galang “Strø” To
    Creative Director: Louis Gargiula
    Production Company: Room1041
    Exec Producers: Laith Souqi & Jesse Dueck
    Producers: Alexa Frisch & Weston Smith
    Director of Photography: Michael Bolten
    Production Designer: Geoff Flint
    1st AC: Raquel Wajner
    Steadicam: Matias Wajner
    Gaffer: Jeremy Guico
    Key Grip: Michael Liska
    G&E Swing: Ron Mendez
    Art Assistant: Ming Fen Congdon
    Hair Stylist: Dustin Baker
    Makeup: Nancy Loera
    Wardrobe Stylist: Lena Nash
    James Creative: Trevor Garcia
    James Assistant: Eldon Hornbacher
    Truck PA: Rose Knight, Rudy Simon, StaggerLee Cole
    Set PA: Jaries King, Thomas Robinett, Sean Cavaliere
    Post Production: Room1041
    Editor: Ricardo Perez
    VFX: Olivier Bink
    Colorist: Roy Sun
    Color Producer: Xi Sun
    Cover Photography: Ernna Cost
    Cover Post-Production: Max Asabin
    BTS Videography: Andrey Frazão
    2024 James Charles Productions
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  • @user-hv5ks8ye4k
    @user-hv5ks8ye4k 18 днів тому +711

    “And u promise that I wasn’t an experiment” hits so damn hard

    • @theprodigal
      @theprodigal 18 днів тому +11

      yeah when you realise hes talking about 15 year old boys.

    • @user-hv5ks8ye4k
      @user-hv5ks8ye4k 18 днів тому +10

      Nothing will stop me from loving James so keep ur hate to yourself

    • @theprodigal
      @theprodigal 18 днів тому

      @@user-hv5ks8ye4k that says alot about you seek help.

    • @iam_theo
      @iam_theo 18 днів тому +9

      ​@@theprodigalyou just had to bring your hateful vibe here ....pls leave you're not needed

    • @shawnkane8526
      @shawnkane8526 18 днів тому +4

      literally

  • @kellymcfarlane6120
    @kellymcfarlane6120 18 днів тому +373

    Having watched you for years, through the ups and downs you have faced as a creator, I am so profoundly moved by the line ‘are you entertained?’. I literally cry every time. You condensed so much of your experiences and hardships into those 3 words… it’s incredible.

  • @awhxyt2396
    @awhxyt2396 18 днів тому +226

    you can tell this song means so much to james 🥺

    • @JoshReimann4
      @JoshReimann4 14 днів тому +2

      Especially the dance - A man chasing a boy who doesn't want him that way... Amazingly relatable for James

  • @PurplePixie07
    @PurplePixie07 18 днів тому +131

    Lonni: "you have rhythm"
    James: "WHERE?!"
    😆😆😆

  • @aerixella
    @aerixella 18 днів тому +145

    James you don’t know how good your song really is !! Keep on going your gonna go so far in the music industry I know it ❤

  • @thatgirl2678
    @thatgirl2678 18 днів тому +82

    JAMES, listening to you talk about this entire process has given me GOOSEBUMPS, truly happy for you sister, keep it going! ❤❤

  • @AshlynRose-fw2jb
    @AshlynRose-fw2jb 18 днів тому +885

    James Charles actually seems really sweet idk why we always keeep cancelling him ... idk about his past but he is dedicated to him work and has my respect for that. amazing song James keep it up

    • @HaddyPlays
      @HaddyPlays 18 днів тому +18

      Ikr

    • @anka6356
      @anka6356 18 днів тому

      @@mallowmarsh4334 Nothing to see, they tried it

    • @blueprint8070
      @blueprint8070 18 днів тому +80

      That was like 4 years ago I dunno why people can't move one

    • @Nikthehermit
      @Nikthehermit 18 днів тому +47

      No I love James, always did. The world is cruel, and knows they’re just bullying him. It actually makes me furious but w/e.

    • @untoldlies9454
      @untoldlies9454 18 днів тому +27

      There's a lot of different reasons. Some have more weight than others

  • @josefina11
    @josefina11 18 днів тому +42

    Look at how james has improved since the begining of his career! Im proud of you james ❤

  • @sherlynfernandes1552
    @sherlynfernandes1552 18 днів тому +29

    James in his singing era is sooo wholesome ❤ I love you

  • @emma_luvs_you5397
    @emma_luvs_you5397 18 днів тому +14

    THE DANCING GENUINELY WAS SO AMAZING!! your dedication to the Choreo was absolutely stunning and I was blown away by your song and your artwork through the video

  • @loveTo-beAnEarthling
    @loveTo-beAnEarthling 18 днів тому +36

    I remember waching the dance as a dancer and it was magical ❤

  • @Alliemb1998
    @Alliemb1998 18 днів тому +14

    I was having the worst day ever. Went on UA-cam to distract myself from thinking about it and forgot James posts on Fridays. To say my day feels way better. ❤️thank you James for doing what you do. Although it gets hard for you I’m sure I hope you know how much you do impact us.

  • @FrancescoClemente-in7ii
    @FrancescoClemente-in7ii 18 днів тому +15

    James Charles, I am so excited for your future and what other amazing songs are yet to come. 2024 is your total SLAY ERA! ❤

  • @maple357
    @maple357 15 днів тому +2

    it's so valuable to see this side of your work. like it's not just fun & games, you're a genuine manager running your brand and it's such an inspiration honestly

  • @Masterdude246
    @Masterdude246 18 днів тому +16

    James I love that even though all of these toxic relationships you’ve had you still get back up and you don’t just give up I love that about you that you are just so strong and can never be brought down ❤❤❤ James keep it up

  • @munozfam5198
    @munozfam5198 18 днів тому +11

    LOVE LOVE LOVEEEEEEE THE SONG!!! I've had it on repeat and I'm driving my hubby and 5 year old crazzzzy lol. Its just TOO DAMN GOOD .

  • @mlas34525
    @mlas34525 15 днів тому +4

    Its amaaaazing James! The songwriting, the dancers, the storytelling, you guys did so well. Loved to see the process. 🧡

  • @Mnmsmamas
    @Mnmsmamas 18 днів тому +14

    I’m so proud of you!!!! You’ve grown so much!! I have this song on repeat!!

  • @JoelleGarrett
    @JoelleGarrett 18 днів тому +11

    The music video was so beautiful and so well thought out! Congratulations to you for all you’ve done! Sending you continued love and support!💗

  • @bvhills90210
    @bvhills90210 18 днів тому +31

    THAT MUSIC VIDEO WAS UNBELIEVABLY AMAZING. UR SO TALENTED BTW AND ILY WITH ALL MY HEART❤

  • @RachelxGreen
    @RachelxGreen 18 днів тому +12

    I watch it 4 times I almost cried 🤍im so proud of you ❤ I love u

  • @el_the_blonde
    @el_the_blonde 18 днів тому +13

    YESSS JAMESSSS IM SO PROUD OF YOU!!!! THIS SONG IS SUPER TOUCHING

  • @ceecee2008
    @ceecee2008 18 днів тому +11

    I love your song soo much james, it is good, and I'm glad you making more and more music. ❤ ❤( I literally kept replaying it this morning)

  • @com2536
    @com2536 18 днів тому +19

    YESSS

  • @user-pc9mv8iq8v
    @user-pc9mv8iq8v 18 днів тому

    Watching you for years made me see the amazing person you are. You're awesome, so proud of how far you've come James

  • @michelleyochem5579
    @michelleyochem5579 18 днів тому +1

    James u should soooo be absolutely proud of yourself directing this video. It was amazing, beautiful, heartbreaking and totally relatable. You really did pick amazing dancers to portray u and the kind of guys u used to go for. I'm so proud of u and look forward to each and every song u come out with and all the other videos that u create for them. Keep up the amazing work. U r crazy talented and keep it shinning and don't let anyone ever dim ur light.

  • @user-nm7eu7jf2g
    @user-nm7eu7jf2g 18 днів тому +11

    I’m so proud of you James ❤❤❤❤

  • @sebastianmoore7856
    @sebastianmoore7856 18 днів тому +14

    THE TALENT IS INSANE❤❤

  • @TheFlxwer
    @TheFlxwer 5 днів тому +1

    James is so a beautiful, responsible, talented, humble and seems like a fun person to be around! I dont know why people decide to break his heart :(

  • @bunzlo
    @bunzlo 18 днів тому

    James, I'm honestly happy that you are achieving your goals. i listen to this song often and well it makes me feel something again. I've been watching you for a while and I'm so proud of you. even after the ups and downs. I love you James and keep your head up.

  • @FrancescoClemente-in7ii
    @FrancescoClemente-in7ii 18 днів тому +10

    Slaaaaay queen! Love you @James

  • @Fatimaaa_af
    @Fatimaaa_af 16 днів тому +2

    UR ENERGY IS INFECTIOUS JAMES! LOVE WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS AND FEELING INSPIRED KEEP SLAYING💄👑
    YOUR TALENT KNOWS NO BOUNDS! LOVING THE CREATIVITY IN YOUR MUSIC VIDEO AND AND IT'S GIVE ME GOOSEBUMPS💐✨❤😭

  • @GabrielGonzalez-vk6iq
    @GabrielGonzalez-vk6iq 17 днів тому +1

    I am studying creative arts and looking at a project like THIS become reality when it all started with a vision makes me excited about what’s to come. James, ure an inspiration, yeah you’ve had a rough path, but we all make mistakes and we learn from them.
    This is art, thank you for sharing your experience 🫶🏼
    Love you

  • @amandabari2948
    @amandabari2948 18 днів тому

    This is awesome thank you so much for taking us through the ENTIRE production journey, even from all the first interviews with people. I'm not a regular fan but I've always admired you from a distance. You fucking killed it, the results were beyond incredible

  • @brittanycopher3629
    @brittanycopher3629 17 днів тому

    I love that you shared the whole experience. It shows how much you put into it. Such an amazing song and video.
    Also love Easton, his audition was so AMAZING on So you think you can dance!! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @MathewCoo
    @MathewCoo 17 днів тому +1

    James... this song and music video is incredible.. the lightning in the video is just right! also this music video helped me to came out to my friends, love you!

  • @hiralthakar7888
    @hiralthakar7888 17 днів тому

    Absolutely love the "Can We Just Be Friends" MV. Amazingly choreographed by Lonni and starring by Easton & Eric. The lyrics are so great as well. Well done on the masterpiece James. I wish I could like it more than once ❤❤

  • @theriotboys586
    @theriotboys586 18 днів тому +21

    This music video actually ateee, they can NEVER make me hate u jamessss

    • @Tyskiess_05
      @Tyskiess_05 18 днів тому +5

      Same. I always pick his side, idc

    • @anka6356
      @anka6356 18 днів тому +3

      @@Tyskiess_05 Because he's not a bad person, just a very young person learning from mistakes.

  • @milameteva3968
    @milameteva3968 18 днів тому +4

    The song is amazing! You’re amazing and the videos is so amazing!❤️❤️❤️

  • @tharika9353
    @tharika9353 17 днів тому +1

    Congratulation James keep on going release more songs ♥️be happy I know this song means so much to you ♥️it is so happy to see your growth keep on going love u....♥️

  • @iam_theo
    @iam_theo 18 днів тому

    From the song to the lyrics to the dance and finally video everything was done to perfection..... Love you James ❤❤❤❤

  • @Imperfection1599_preetha
    @Imperfection1599_preetha 18 днів тому

    The amount of pain the song holds, every line is so relatable. This is so meaningful song and the dancers were amazing too. It holds so much depth .

  • @kxy._.
    @kxy._. 17 днів тому

    There’s been so many songs that I’ve related to but this one hits different it feels like everything packed into one song. The whole choreography is absolutely beautiful and words can’t express how much I love this song James better come out with an album💕

  • @lucysturdivant9678
    @lucysturdivant9678 18 днів тому

    I love James! When he’s pitching his idea for the warehouse. He gets emotional. You can just tell how much love he has ❤

  • @Rubeeroseee
    @Rubeeroseee 14 днів тому

    im so proud of you james, it makes me emotional to think how far you've come and how much more you have yet tp achieve in life!!

  • @martinjones2659
    @martinjones2659 18 днів тому +3

    James you truly are inspiring keep doing your thing you will be even bigger than you are rn

  • @evkathleen
    @evkathleen 18 днів тому +1

    this is beautiful james, congratulations on your first music video!❤️

  • @ramblinalirose
    @ramblinalirose 15 днів тому +1

    We do learn from our mistakes, James. Give yourself grace for fighting for love loud and proud. You deserve it ❤ also love the BTS of this process

  • @jenaepiper
    @jenaepiper 17 днів тому +1

    James I really love the music video and everything about it and the song also and I have been a subscriber since 2019 and I always looked forward for every video. I don’t know how I found it but I am glad I did and I am grateful for finding it when I had started college. Keep up the good work and continue to do your best and being yourself. I literally cried while watching the music video and during this video also. Lots of love to you and your team and continue to be strong and resilient in your endeavors ❤😊😘
    P. S. Can’t wait to see more😁

  • @itsanazmovement
    @itsanazmovement 18 днів тому +1

    You're amazing!!! I admire you for your genualaty and for your strength. Good luck in everything you do.❤

  • @zinlueslife5597
    @zinlueslife5597 16 днів тому

    I didn’t want this to end .. just warmed my heart ❤️ this was a perfect combination of literally everything !

  • @Zoey_730
    @Zoey_730 15 днів тому +1

    JAMES I LITERALLY LOVE YOUR NEW SONG I PLAY IT LIKE 100000 TIMES A DAY I SHOWED ALL MY FRIENDS AND THEY THINK ITS AMAZING 💗🤩

  • @Emseitzy
    @Emseitzy 17 днів тому

    I had chills literally 1 minute in, so much love for you and your story ❤️

  • @AQualls12
    @AQualls12 18 днів тому

    And I've listened to it on loop for 1 week now at least 12x's a day!! I LOVVVVVE!!! And I'm pushing on anyone who doesn't already know! This song is SO perfectly put! And YOU DID THAT!!! I think SO many people can relate to do many things in this. I NEED more! And we tell how hard you've worked on your vocals! Just bravo! 👏👏👏👏👏

  • @wendyrockstar
    @wendyrockstar 18 днів тому +9

    Can we just appreciate this man for a moment? I mean, after all that he’s been through, he still continues to eat and leave no crumbs. Love you, sister James. Always will 🙌🙏❤.

  • @RajathSagar
    @RajathSagar 17 днів тому

    James, the making of this and your creative vision and direction made me so emotional. Very proud of you♥️

  • @liv.renee06
    @liv.renee06 18 днів тому +5

    truly an inspiration love you james!!🩷🩵

  • @bobo_boro24
    @bobo_boro24 17 днів тому

    I love how determined James is for his work and yeah, Can We Just Be Friends has all my heart now ❤❤❤ !!!

  • @luvgizzle_5
    @luvgizzle_5 18 днів тому +7

    I love you James charles

  • @_madirogers
    @_madirogers 18 днів тому +2

    You're incredible James. Seriously inspiring

  • @user-le5gp8ls2j
    @user-le5gp8ls2j 18 днів тому +2

    Im impressed super proud of u james!! An Icon indeeedd❤❤

  • @user-km9qq9gf5r
    @user-km9qq9gf5r 18 днів тому +2

    James this song got me through some things , thank u so much for this❤

  • @99bulletsarescene
    @99bulletsarescene 18 днів тому

    Its honestly my new fav song, listen everyday on repeat! Relatable ❤ cant wait for you to find something real, you deserve it

  • @koshmar2003
    @koshmar2003 8 днів тому

    Impressed by you, putting yourself so into this amazing project. Absolutely stunning 🎉

  • @meganmarie_90
    @meganmarie_90 18 днів тому

    The song & video is literally everything. Been really loving the music ❤️

  • @UNK4071
    @UNK4071 18 днів тому

    Your song is absolutely amazing! You can easily hear, see, and feel that there was a lot of work put into it.

  • @dwightlindgron4657
    @dwightlindgron4657 18 днів тому +1

    Looks like a ton of hard work great seeing your vision come to life!Congrats!❤🎉😮😊

  • @MarilizeWarren
    @MarilizeWarren 18 днів тому

    Not me crying once again! I'm so proud of you sister!!!🥹❤.

  • @aliceakasha1891
    @aliceakasha1891 16 днів тому

    I actually cried ... the lyrics the video the message behind it ... truly beautiful you made me realize so much in my relationships also that I relate so much to this song ❤ thank u

  • @samdesylva6236
    @samdesylva6236 17 днів тому

    Such a beautiful song James and can’t believe your vision brought to life 💛 Shoutout to the dancer for being such powerhouses and also so elegant 🔥

  • @koyelchattopadhyay1111
    @koyelchattopadhyay1111 13 днів тому

    Such a masterpiece that you have created. Loved the beauty of the mv and the song.💗😌

  • @jessicaschultz3282
    @jessicaschultz3282 18 днів тому

    I love love love this! I can feel the emotion in this video and the music video!

  • @brianhan3634
    @brianhan3634 12 днів тому

    I loved thissss. James ur hair un-styled looks sooooo good!!

  • @Layla-lf9ye
    @Layla-lf9ye 18 днів тому +6

    I love this song❤❤❤

  • @isobellacampopiano5724
    @isobellacampopiano5724 18 днів тому

    HUGE respect on the vulnerability of this video. You are amazing xx

  • @s1_auds
    @s1_auds 17 днів тому

    Watching this before listening & watching the actual music video. I know I'll relate to this, I'm sure that this is a song where everyone can put differences aside and unite.

  • @MeyersFamily15
    @MeyersFamily15 18 днів тому +1

    Im so proud of u, dont listen to any haters we only get one life live it to the fullest just make good choices ily james

  • @kuhasbody
    @kuhasbody 18 днів тому +2

    Your so talented James!!

  • @TeeHeeTwinkleToes
    @TeeHeeTwinkleToes 18 днів тому

    I ADORED the choreography, James, you picked the best choreographers! ❤

  • @sohini13ful
    @sohini13ful 17 днів тому +1

    Huge Congratulations on the music and MV!!! Luv u sister!

  • @GlitchyGoldenMoon
    @GlitchyGoldenMoon 18 днів тому +5

    THIS AND CALL ME BACK ARE ON MY PLAYLIST!

  • @Lxmi18
    @Lxmi18 18 днів тому

    The song is amazing. You are amazing! I'm glad to relate to it. Please keep it up. And Telling a story through dance is exceptional.

  • @michellefrias6221
    @michellefrias6221 18 днів тому

    This video and song was amazing! Thank you for the behind the scenes video!

  • @AlongwithAlana
    @AlongwithAlana 9 днів тому

    The chemistry between Easton and Eric is truly SO crystal clear from the very beginning! Congratulations to EVERYONE involved on a beautiful and perfect final product! 🫶

  • @jimb0brite
    @jimb0brite 18 днів тому

    You're a fecking natural dude. Just in life at this point. There's no ceiling to your optimism and I'm so glad to have been a part of of your...EPIC so far. "We've only just begun." The Carpenters.

  • @wabbasabode
    @wabbasabode 17 днів тому

    I looooved this video!!!! The inside look is so amazing🥺😭😭😭

  • @lordybird
    @lordybird 18 днів тому +5

    I love this song ❤

  • @ji1117
    @ji1117 18 днів тому

    After this video I love the music video even more!!!! I see the vision and love the process!!!

  • @sarahdinh8151
    @sarahdinh8151 18 днів тому

    can we just be friends is amazing, tysm for making this song james u nailed it

  • @airlyblossomtwo
    @airlyblossomtwo 8 днів тому

    Love this song so much it is too good keep going james ily ❤!!!!!!

  • @kacibell7141
    @kacibell7141 18 днів тому +1

    the talent for James, and the dancers is unreal.

  • @1977fala
    @1977fala 18 днів тому

    BEAUTIFUL ❤ I have no words. I am speechless 😊

  • @nat-dk9nr
    @nat-dk9nr 18 днів тому +4

    SO PROUD OF YOU JAMES ❤❤❤

  • @user-id7bi9hx7p
    @user-id7bi9hx7p 18 днів тому +3

    LOVE YOU JAMES! ♥️ ♥️ ♥️

  • @jennlarnino8237
    @jennlarnino8237 15 днів тому

    stop why am i crying! james you’ve come so far, love you!

  • @kasey6422
    @kasey6422 18 днів тому +1

    Love this behind the scenes stuff

  • @savannaughboyd4709
    @savannaughboyd4709 17 днів тому +1

    I've listened to this song every day since it was released. It's amazing

  • @FarhanShaikh200
    @FarhanShaikh200 18 днів тому +5

    Hardwork has paid u sis❤❤

  • @Rommyboy1
    @Rommyboy1 18 днів тому +2

    The song and the music video are SO incredible and emotional... Wow. I LOVE them @jamescharles ✨🥺🌈💋

  • @luminssi
    @luminssi 18 днів тому

    I loved to see this side of James, the mv was amazingg