It took me a decade to learn this stuff through trial and error. If you’re new to cinematography, this is gold. You’ve watched a year’s worth of needlessly long cinematography tutorials in 5 minutes.
wow, a video that actually has useful CINEMATIC tips and not constantly filming CINEMATIC coffee 😳🤣 My personal CINEMATIC tip: move on a single plane when using parallax shots (ie or vertical, horizontal or to and throw)
0:41 Backlight Your Footage 1:00 Add Camera Movement 1:20 Use Prime Lenses 2:00 Softer Light = Closer Light 2:30 Film the Shadow Side 2:50 Let it Flare 3:12 Get A Top Handle 3:46 Foreground Is Your Friend 4:06 Add Haze to Indoor Locations 4:27 Change Shutter Angle for High Actions Sequences Thanks for these Mark. Simple tips but super effective. I need to be reminded of these all the time. Love your content. Guess I'm a boner...
Changing shutter angle is great-I discovered this filming bicycle riders at a big city park. Haze - not so much. I have a strong preference for simplicity and clarity of design, and haze messes that up. My number one tip concerns composition. Give the subject looking room. Frame the shot so that there is open space on one side, and have the subject turn towards it. Hopefully, this is also the direction that the light is coming from.
Another key component here and something it took me a while to realize is to 'hold the top handle but also '''cradle''' the camera from underneath. it's amazing how steady you can make a hand held shot combining these two simple techniques. Aslo don't be afraid to add a little weight to the rig. There is a tipping point here where the weight can just be too much but a little weight generally speaking will add to the stability. Just don't get too silly.
Can you make a video about the proper usage of the top handle, I tried to use top handle but I feel it is not stable compared to holding the camera. I also make some research but not really helping me to get the information. Thank you
Toss something across with your left hand and catch it with your right and and dramatically put it down a table/countertop. Next, cut something long, preferably a banana or a cucumber, in half with one sharp dramatic knife moment. Oh and don't forget the camera spin going downwards transition and VOILA!
I have the Sony 24-70 2.8 GM. I'd like to understand why prime lenses within this range would be so much better. I guess the Sony 24mm GM is a 1.4, but other than that how would it differ than the 24mm in the zoom for instance?
Cinematic go-to tip -- Turn the built in sharpness on your camera off.. Also try and shoot at magic hour if you're able. -- Amazing video Mark. I loved all your tips. I'm so tired of seeing the same tips over and over for a "cinematic" video. But this did a far better job of giving actually cinematic tips.
Great video! Love this style! But can you clarify what you mean by "zoom lenses make things look more boring, they're infinite depth of field"? I only use primes but my understanding is that a zoom lens set to 50mm 2.8 would be the same as a 50mm prime set to 2.8. If I'm wrong I'd love to know!
I think you win the best "Top Tips" video! During covid, I've become a professional UA-cam watcher, if only that was a thing, and I've seen sooooo many great film videos, and this one really did the BEST job, 10 super valuable tips in a fun, short, to the point way. Thanks for doing what you do!
#letitflair T-Shirt slogan worthy indeed! I've got a sony z-v1 and it's super light...would a top handle help if its almost as heavy as the camera?? Great stuff brother! Keep rockin.
you're quickly becoming one of my favorite creators on the platform. I love when I can watch a video where I already know 90% of what you're saying and then I get those 4 sentences that it really make it worth the time. Buying a handle. I'd love to see a video on how you work with haze!
I have made undreds of little vids and vlogs with two action cams and a Canon g11. I have a 5D mkII but is not poractical for what I do. Now one action cam is broken and the other died yesterday (Sony and GoPro in the order of disappearence). Whiuch cheap cam or action cam do you think it will be cool to get????????? I have many Canon lenses, and some Nikons. Please replay to me 'cause I trust your expertise in this field....I am more of a photographer and more a musician and artist. Thanx in advance. p.x.: I use atablet to edit so no 4k. Maybe first I will get a portable pc,......tips about the computer also? Minimun requisites etc.. THANX
Loved your line about top handle LOL... I almost stopped watching to run and get a top handle, but I realized that I already have top handles on everything I could put them, so I calmed down, and watched the rest (as always in awe... in total AWE! Mark- YOU dude are GREAT! Thanks for your contribution to the future of the film in general!!! Even trying your tips is such a great fun, that I am sure we should mention you in credits :-D Thanks!
if you think a good story is cinematic you have no idea what film making is. Antonioni, Fellini, Haneke, Bergman, Tarkovski, Kurusowa, Ozu... all the greats, couldn't give a rats ass about story. If you want a good story go read a book! ;) that being said your video's great.
I can really vouch for the handle... i recently went from shooting always with a gimbal to handheld with a camera cage and side handles, but since i installed a top handle too i'm relying much more on it. It gives you a better grip, it allows you to use different angles much more easily and it gives you a much more natural way to cradle the camera if you need a stable shot (one hand on the top handle, another one under the camera, camera touching your body). Thanks Mark, your video on the top handle really made me understand that i needed one :)
Dude first off I thought I recognized some Peter McKinnon trades, not meaning the looks even. Thought it would be gimicky, but holy cow Was I wrong. You are truly a wonderful presenter my man. That is a talent you got there!!!
Hey Mark Bone! I'm a 12 year old filmmaker, I always learn a lot in your videos, they are super cinematic and helpful. You inspire me so much, I watch you all the time! do you have any advice for kids who want to get into filmmaking?
Just keep shooting brother! Don’t wait for people to ask you to shoot cool projects, you can start today! Whether it’s with your iPhone or camera! Shoot, edit, repeat
Flare is a defect. Fake flare, like pseudo-anamorphic streaks, is even worse. Flares grab attention and tell you, "this is not real, this has been shot with a camera". It is a cheap useless gimmick.
@@markbone Yes #1, because it's all about things that really matter and not about new camera models, luts, gadgets ... Since I follow your channel I've completely changed my filming approach.
how do you talk so casually in front of camera, do you have script, or anything. or just the idea and you talk so smoothly. i am trying to do the same thing but it was next to impossible. do i need to practice more?
Notice how he never said to use a higher frame rate. I do love some 120p slow mo coffee footage every now and then, but it's over done. These were great tips.
What's your go-to cinematic tip?
backlight and a top handle on every camera😅
Handheld instead of a gimbal
@@idletimeproductions4956 right?!
@@petrub27 You would like MadMen
@@markbone the tv series?
It took me a decade to learn this stuff through trial and error. If you’re new to cinematography, this is gold. You’ve watched a year’s worth of needlessly long cinematography tutorials in 5 minutes.
😂 love it!
wow, a video that actually has useful CINEMATIC tips and not constantly filming CINEMATIC coffee 😳🤣
My personal CINEMATIC tip: move on a single plane when using parallax shots (ie or vertical, horizontal or to and throw)
I know “cinematic” is the algorithm serving keyword, but isn’t “dramatic” actually more of an accurate term?
often, yes
0:41 Backlight Your Footage
1:00 Add Camera Movement
1:20 Use Prime Lenses
2:00 Softer Light = Closer Light
2:30 Film the Shadow Side
2:50 Let it Flare
3:12 Get A Top Handle
3:46 Foreground Is Your Friend
4:06 Add Haze to Indoor Locations
4:27 Change Shutter Angle for High Actions Sequences
Thanks for these Mark. Simple tips but super effective. I need to be reminded of these all the time. Love your content. Guess I'm a boner...
Mark, in tip #3 Use Prime Lenses you talk about starting with a 24mm and 50mm lens -- is that for a Super 35 Sensor or Full Frame sensor?
Wow Mark, the pacing of the edit is fast! I love it. Plus the tips were on point, Thanks!
Keeping it quick 🙏🏻
@@markbone Yea for sure.
Great tips!! Thank you 👍😀
Very Nicely explained Mark. Some new information which was not shared In any other channel video. Cheers thanks for Sharing it.
Changing shutter angle is great-I discovered this filming bicycle riders at a big city park. Haze - not so much. I have a strong preference for simplicity and clarity of design, and haze messes that up. My number one tip concerns composition. Give the subject looking room. Frame the shot so that there is open space on one side, and have the subject turn towards it. Hopefully, this is also the direction that the light is coming from.
“Let it flare”
*Roger Deakins has entered the chat*
😂
JJ Abrams has entered the chat and is shining a flashlight directly at Roger.
The handle...Thanks for that, I’m going to buy one!
Amazing! I have a couple recommendations in the description!
@@markbone 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Another key component here and something it took me a while to realize is to 'hold the top handle but also '''cradle''' the camera from underneath. it's amazing how steady you can make a hand held shot combining these two simple techniques. Aslo don't be afraid to add a little weight to the rig. There is a tipping point here where the weight can just be too much but a little weight generally speaking will add to the stability. Just don't get too silly.
Can you make a video about the proper usage of the top handle, I tried to use top handle but I feel it is not stable compared to holding the camera. I also make some research but not really helping me to get the information. Thank you
Stop giving away the ACTUAL secrets!! 😇😬 Great info as always Mark!
"The Boners" sounds nice I approve!✔ Thanks for the precious tips Mark 💯
☝😂😂 10/10 wording
Hey Mark, any tips on how to back-light outdoors and expose th subject correctly? I seem to blow out the shot everytime I shoot towards the light
Hey Mark, I'm new to filming at he age of 43 and I must say your the one that gave me that motivation, thank you.
Now we want to know how to make "EPIC Cinematic B-roll!" ;)
haha. right? "JUST USE A GIMBAL AND BUY MY LUTS THAT DON'T WORK ON HALF YOUR FOOTAGE"
@@markbone and "Don't forget to SMASH THAT SUBSCRIBE BUTTON!" yeah, UA-cam :)
Toss something across with your left hand and catch it with your right and and dramatically put it down a table/countertop. Next, cut something long, preferably a banana or a cucumber, in half with one sharp dramatic knife moment. Oh and don't forget the camera spin going downwards transition and VOILA!
@@jpemile i fucking hate that ; you nailed it
@@jpemile I just had to swallow some vomit. thanks man😂😂
My go-to cinematic tip is follow Mark Bone!!!!!!!!
I must give you more and more like for this video
Really good tips
Closer for softer light
Shoot on shadow side.
Simple, straight up, new suscriber and like
I have the Sony 24-70 2.8 GM. I'd like to understand why prime lenses within this range would be so much better. I guess the Sony 24mm GM is a 1.4, but other than that how would it differ than the 24mm in the zoom for instance?
That's exactly what I thought. Now I'm looking through the comments to find an explanation. Too bad nobody ever answered you.
Cinematic go-to tip -- Turn the built in sharpness on your camera off.. Also try and shoot at magic hour if you're able. -- Amazing video Mark. I loved all your tips. I'm so tired of seeing the same tips over and over for a "cinematic" video. But this did a far better job of giving actually cinematic tips.
Very nice Tips! :D Shooting handheld is my go to style for years but so many people seem to overlook that simple tip, love it!🔥
Short, concise and to the point. If only every Video on UA-cam could be like that. Great Job Mark!
Great job, Mark, I watched it twice, kept notes. And I’ve been at this for 40 years.
🙏🏻 thank you! Glad you enjoyed it
The Boners sounds like they’d be a punk rock band😂 very useful tips though thank you🔥
hahaha. I was waiting for someone to notice that
The 90 degree angle recommendation has been amazing since I mostly shoot sports doc. Game changers. Boners unite!
if there is ONE tip you take from this Video:
1. Backlight
2. Tophandle
So great XD
That’s two tips 😅
....thx will try out some of them in the next video!
i bought top handle after your advice some time ago ;-) Thank you for the tips Mark!
Yeass!! Top Handle gang!!
Great video! Love this style! But can you clarify what you mean by "zoom lenses make things look more boring, they're infinite depth of field"?
I only use primes but my understanding is that a zoom lens set to 50mm 2.8 would be the same as a 50mm prime set to 2.8. If I'm wrong I'd love to know!
I’m mostly speaking to cheap kit zoom lenses that are 3.5-5.6
You are one of the best creators I follow! Love your work, thanks for always bringing the best content ;)
So kind of you!! Thank you mate 🙏🏻
What exactly do you mean by infinite depth of field on a zoom lense? Are you just referring to the fact that most zoom lenses have a higher aperture?
Which haze do you use bro
Oh, I gave a thousandth like to this video!
Haha. Give it two thousand 😂
I think you win the best "Top Tips" video! During covid, I've become a professional UA-cam watcher, if only that was a thing, and I've seen sooooo many great film videos, and this one really did the BEST job, 10 super valuable tips in a fun, short, to the point way. Thanks for doing what you do!
Add this video to your doc course please.
#letitflair T-Shirt slogan worthy indeed! I've got a sony z-v1 and it's super light...would a top handle help if its almost as heavy as the camera?? Great stuff brother! Keep rockin.
get a top handle regardless! And get a cage with it. I have links below
ONE TIP: Backlighttophandle!😅 😂 🤣
What is this and where can i get one?😅 😂 🤣
Cool Video! THX!
Greetings&Blessings
easyfisch
did this man spell Flare wrong lol
TOTALLY DID!
I can't imagine how many good tips your course have!!! awesome
#gimmethatgimbal
you're quickly becoming one of my favorite creators on the platform. I love when I can watch a video where I already know 90% of what you're saying and then I get those 4 sentences that it really make it worth the time. Buying a handle. I'd love to see a video on how you work with haze!
Superb!!
Love your videos
Thanks for your Trix.
Looking forward for watching No country is an Island Tonight . Will wake up on 4am to see it🤣
You’re a legend! I hope you get some rest today!!
@@markbone it was worth it thank you
How do you handle lack of stabilizatorom in primes especially for handheld shots? Sometimes ig can get really shacky
Watch my videos about handheld work :)
Watched it already but didn’t find anything about coping with jittery footage
Bones filmmakers in harmony😎
Get it!
Amazing tips👌, thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏
Awesome tips! Thanks a lot ...just ordered my top handle tho
Great tips, Thanks Mark!
Your best Video jet Mark!! $10.000 worth of Tips in 5 min, awesome! I'm gonna try them all out on Friday! Can't Wait!
I have made undreds of little vids and vlogs with two action cams and a Canon g11.
I have a 5D mkII but is not poractical for what I do.
Now one action cam is broken and the other died yesterday (Sony and GoPro in the order of disappearence).
Whiuch cheap cam or action cam do you think it will be cool to get?????????
I have many Canon lenses, and some Nikons.
Please replay to me 'cause I trust your expertise in this field....I am more of a photographer and more a musician and artist.
Thanx in advance.
p.x.: I use atablet to edit so no 4k.
Maybe first I will get a portable pc,......tips about the computer also?
Minimun requisites etc..
THANX
Loved your line about top handle LOL... I almost stopped watching to run and get a top handle, but I realized that I already have top handles on everything I could put them, so I calmed down, and watched the rest (as always in awe... in total AWE! Mark- YOU dude are GREAT! Thanks for your contribution to the future of the film in general!!! Even trying your tips is such a great fun, that I am sure we should mention you in credits :-D Thanks!
Great Video. Thank you. God bless you.
God bless!!!
if you think a good story is cinematic you have no idea what film making is.
Antonioni, Fellini, Haneke, Bergman, Tarkovski, Kurusowa, Ozu... all the greats, couldn't give a rats ass about story.
If you want a good story go read a book! ;)
that being said your video's great.
These tips are great. Thx Mark
So you say... My prime 14mm F2.8 will give me a shallower depth of field than my zoom 18-35 F1.8 , right ? Right?
I can really vouch for the handle... i recently went from shooting always with a gimbal to handheld with a camera cage and side handles, but since i installed a top handle too i'm relying much more on it.
It gives you a better grip, it allows you to use different angles much more easily and it gives you a much more natural way to cradle the camera if you need a stable shot (one hand on the top handle, another one under the camera, camera touching your body).
Thanks Mark, your video on the top handle really made me understand that i needed one :)
Dude first off I thought I recognized some Peter McKinnon trades, not meaning the looks even. Thought it would be gimicky, but holy cow Was I wrong. You are truly a wonderful presenter my man. That is a talent you got there!!!
CRAZY GOOD TIPS!! And I’ve been a TV Producer for 40 years - Which goes to prove you’re never too old to learn!!
THANKS MARK!!
So when shooting a gym commercial with a high pitch you would use 90 degree is stead of 180? Even when you use 24 or 60 FPS?
Excelente!!! Gracias!
I'm watching this thinking about how to apply it to shooting underwater...
Hey Mark Bone! I'm a 12 year old filmmaker, I always learn a lot in your videos, they are super cinematic and helpful. You inspire me so much, I watch you all the time! do you have any advice for kids who want to get into filmmaking?
Just keep shooting brother! Don’t wait for people to ask you to shoot cool projects, you can start today! Whether it’s with your iPhone or camera! Shoot, edit, repeat
@@markbone Awesome, thank you so much!!! Really appreciate it Mark! :D
@@WesleyProductions 12 years and already into filmmaking! you are doing it the right way already my friend :)
@@PeterKae Thank you so much, hearing things like this keep me inspired :)
This info is actually gold! Many thing I never considered or heard else where. And I've watched a ton of youtube vids
I bought a top handle. Something so simple lol but I’m pretty pumped. Thanks Man! Love you videos
i would say you need 3 primes : +/- 30, 50 and 85 (but good stuff Mark! I'm a follower!)
SOLID CONTENT !!!!!!!!
Flare is a defect. Fake flare, like pseudo-anamorphic streaks, is even worse. Flares grab attention and tell you, "this is not real, this has been shot with a camera". It is a cheap useless gimmick.
Mark, this 5 min video provides more tips than a quarter in a film school. keep it up, you're a beast!
Phenomenal video
If you had to choose between a 24mm and 35mm for full frame which would you pick?
Amazing content and the best filmmaking channel for me. Thank you!
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 thanks man! Wow! #1?!
@@markbone Yes #1, because it's all about things that really matter and not about new camera models, luts, gadgets ... Since I follow your channel I've completely changed my filming approach.
best tips ever given
Your the greatest. How do u keep the backlight stand from not getting in the shout?
Good question. I often use a boom pole so it’s not in shot
@@markbone great that is smart thanks buddy
You are so underrated 🙏 your tips really help me improve and understand filmmaking.
Thx buddy!
perfect and quick video!
Do reccomend a 24 mill on a FX30?
fantastic
Noob question, Mark. How do you change the shutter angle?
Tight bro
how do you talk so casually in front of camera, do you have script, or anything. or just the idea and you talk so smoothly. i am trying to do the same thing but it was next to impossible. do i need to practice more?
Precise and to the point. You got a sub but if you call me a boner we are going to have some issues..lol.. Nicely done.
Saved and subscribed. Any tips for good haze?
Wrote this entire list in my notebook. I'm now going to watch one of my favorite movies (Inception) and take notes 🙂
Notice how he never said to use a higher frame rate.
I do love some 120p slow mo coffee footage every now and then, but it's over done. These were great tips.
Love your videos man!
In terms of prime lens accessories, what are the most cinematic feet? Is there a promo code I can use?
Awesome!
Hahaha I always try to avoid shooting towards the light. Thanks for the tips!
Great video, very helpful tips. I really need a top handle for my camera😅
Movement is so key. Great tips here Mark 🙏🍁🇨🇦
Learned so much. Thank you so much
👍🏾👍🏾
Spit my drink at the "you have these great things called feet" comment... FOLLOWED UP BY A DIAGRAM showing them... Classic.
😂
life saving tips man.. thank u
Haha. Wow. Saved a life today!
good vid mark