Cinematographers Bible - 6 Rules Every DP Should Know
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0:00 Opener
0:33 Tip 1: Movement Should be Motivated
1:30 Tip 2: Study the Image Not The Gear
2:29 Tip 3: Get The Counter
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4:42 Tip 4: The Gear
6:05 Tip 5: Visual Language Camera Angles
7:02 Tip 6: One Light
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best tip for tropical plants: don't live in Canada 😜 Love your vids Mark, learned so much.
As a cinematographer, I really don't like most of these kinds of videos on youtube. Usually everyone tells the same stuf over and over, and it's not even true, but the young starter filmmakers get trapped in them, and keep wanting to buy more lights, optics, and cameras, instead of trying to really understand the story, and the best way to tell it. I was pleasantly suprised by your video, it's good to see that not all of "filmmaker youtube" is the same. You told the right things, that are actually useful and worth investigating, and most importantly you communicated the right mindset. This is what the young filmmakers need. Thank you. :)
Thank you Peter!
Same!
totally agree
@@markbone Did you use an Fx 6 or Fx 9 for this video?
Rule number 7. Watch as much masterpiece movies and study them in detail. By masterpiece, I dont mean Spielberg or Nolan, but study the all time great masters. Study the cinematography of Wong Kar Wai, Kubrick, Welles, Ozu, Mizoguchi, Kim Ki Duk, Tarkovski, Dreyer and so on. If you don't know how to find them, start with the Sight and Sound greatest movies of all time list.
Also try finding little unknown gems, like Buffalo 66 or Last Life in the Universe and study them in detail. At the same time read everything about cinema and also read literary classics. There is no substitute for that.
I was on a shoot for a short with a director who had just 3 lights bought from home depot. It was amazing the quality lighting this guy got... and then he'd play around with it in after effects (which he had total mastery) and I was knocked out by the look of the finished film. This director has done two features, won multiple Emmys, and won over 30 international film festival awards for his shorts. And here he was working with just 3 lights and doing such fantastic work. You are absolutely right in this video.
Would you happen to know his name? I would love to check out some of his work.
If you have 3 direct bare lights, v's 1x big soft light, you can get a much more cinematic effect. Only if you know how to place them.
@@702million7Define cinematic. The only part of what you said that was useful was the part about knowing how to use them
@@pauldakim1454 ^
@@ryaneskalis yess I'm interested too
"The person talking is only half as important as the person listening" - Excellent advice - As an analogy in photography: I discovered that once in the Louvre museum in Paris. Instead of doing my obligatory "Mona Lisa" tourist snapshot (it is under reflecting glass, and quite small) I took a photo of the frantic crowd trying to catch a good perspective on that world famous piece of art, holding their mobile phone high above etc - that was one of my best Paris photos....
Now this is how you make a rules/tips video. Not at all preachy; straight to the meat; real-world, easy to understand knowledge without fluff, and most importantly...zero ego. Well done sir. You've got yourself a new fan.
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Yes - unselfish advice from a real filmmaker
Completely agree. All great advice.
With an ad in the middle.
Entertaining, packed with wisdom - and no fluff. That's a miracle in the UA-cam world.
Even though this video is 1 years old, it is far more informative, interesting, and well thought out as what I have seen in a class...well done Mark! Thank you for sharing...
On reaction shots especially when you're solo, I've found in a pinch it might be the best time to use your smartphone's camera, especially given the quality of the cameras (and even the codecs in some cases). Sometimes you can grab that steller but fleeting reaction that just can't ever be recreated. For the doc filmmaker always remember you have a second camera in your pocket. 🎥
@PRIVATE iPhone 13Pro/Max support up to Apple ProRes HQ 4kp30 and 1080p60 with HLG (HDR).The app Filmic Pro supports disabling sharpening on Android phones (but not iPhones as of yet). So even grading challenges are become somewhat surmountable.
Especially when you establish the phone as part of the visual language. It comes in really handy. The only difference I’m finding these days in some phones and proper cameras is the depth of field.
@PRIVATE can you please elaborate on the desharpening technique for DJI drones?
I’m very new to all this, but I added a cheap go pro to my gear and shoot in a flat/neutral color profile. It’s obviously not the same, but so far easier to color grade with my mirrorless camera footage than my phone. My phone tends to run out of space too fast.
Always have a mini tripod handy too!
I just recently shot a feature film as the DP where we had like 15-20 lights available but only ended up using like 4 the entire shoot because it was all equipment that I have spent years working with. We had some very expensive lights but only really ended up using mostly a couple panels and some bigger soft lights. We ended up getting so many beautiful shots everyday because my crew and I knew exactly how to use the smaller and less expensive lights to their maximum potential. The best point you made in the video is studying the image and not the gear. I've shot tiny 1 minute shorts in my house to test my skills using only 1 cheap LED panel from like Neewer and just practical lamps and stuff and have created better images than some movies I've seen. Any aspiring filmmaker should be totally inspired and motivated because you truly don't need crazy gear to make something amazing, just passion and practice. I've learned that first hand and constantly see it implemented on feature film sets now.
I will be watching this again and again! Simple. Relatable. Impactful. 📷
Great video. Especially on gearheads. I've donated/thrown away most of my gear. It's a time vampire.
Best tip I can add: When on set: Never text, talk or comment: Keep your mouth shut and focus solely on the director/crews needs
from you. Even if you think they got a great shot/take: Don't say a thing.
The quieter you are, the more gigs you'll get.
its true 👍
Interesting tip!
If you’re looking to donate more gear, I literally have no gear besides a couple of moment lenses for my iPhone 13 Pro and a variable nd for them.
Why am I just seeing this video? The tip about having one big soft light instead of three small ones is golden.
Yes! That's one of the number one things I teach newcomers. Don't assume that you need to be moving in every shot. Let the world animate itself. You'd be surprised just how much more effective that can be by just being still. I see this so much with armatures and it's frustrating. But we all start somewhere, so I get it.
Remember in the Old Batman TV show they always used a crooked shot to film the Bad Guy's Lair.
You summed up many of my core beliefs. I like your style and I think you have some amazing work!
Awesome content Mark, I bought your AOD course about a year ago, and thought it was amazing. I'm just finalizing the contract on a $40k documentary project series, with ongoing films. I'm in talks with two other documentary clients as well, and I used all your techniques in the course to pitch the deals. I've pitched a lot of NO's too, but having a system for the pitch helps keep the process on track for me, and it's less intimidating every time. My treatments get better every time, and I enjoy making them. My footage, and most importantly, my story telling skill has DRASTICALLY improved as well. I binge watch the whole course before every pitch the night before, and pitch with a confidence I wouldn't otherwise have. It's opening me up to larger more lucrative projects, thanks! 🎥
This comment made my day! Thank you for it!
That is quite a testimonial. Congratulations to you and Mark!
Man I get so amped whenever you post a new video. Thank you Mark.
Once again, fantastic advice. I have to say that some of your shots in the doco's you do are JEDI MASTER material. Seriously you know how to shoot beautiful scenes. I have learnt so much from here. Thanks again keep them coming.
Thanks for the video! Love the humor and pace.
Super helpful… saving this one to watch again! Going to keep a few notes from this to prompt me on my next project.
"If the camera is always moving, we won't know what is important."
Michael Bay "DAMN RIGHT! BAYHEM, BABY!!!"
I can take care of plants, still learning the camera bits. Ansel Adams' Zone System from my large format days has saved my S-Log footage of late.
This video is pure gold. Thanks Mark!!!
The tornado Hunter literally lives 2 blocks away from me LOL
I've been thinking about most of these points lately. Glad to hear someone justifying my head space and adding more to it with the ones I haven't thought of
Insane value in this video. Thanks Mark!
I love going into a situation with only one lens. Limitations can force really creative outcomes.
That’s why I love zooms for doc work. Just a 24-70 is basically 90% of all shots and then a 70-200 if you’re doing a 2 cam interview or need to capture far away things.
Agree. Our shoots are almost exclusively chaotic, unpredictable situations with no second chances. We spend most of our days on the 70-200, which is more like a 50-180 on our C70. At some point we will also use a 50 but that's about it for a 8 or 9 hour shoot.
Wow bro! The value in this content is 🔥. It goes beyond just the gear reviews we usually see on UA-cam
Lately, I’ve been in love with high definition photography and I wanna explore a career in cinematography. I hope this works out for me.
Simple, straightforward, bang on. Perfect. Thanks Mark!
5:57: In the 80s when DJs used vinyl (I was a DJ), I would say this about DJs that executed bad mixes ("Practice your mixes at home before doing them before a live audience.")
Great presentation! TY! I'm working on a Doc film and a spec project reality show with a very small crew.
Fantastic channel with great information. Thank you Mark!
I love this channel and making movies. Thanks for the tips.
I’m new to this world coming from the photo world, and this is the most helpful video I’ve watched on the subject so far. I will be rewatching it many times.
Guten Tag! 57 and still learning. Essential video for me. Thx from Austria :)
To the point and a pleasure to watch, thank you
This is pure gold! Thank you so much for sharing!
Dude honestly you the best cinematographer/youtuber/mentor out there ! Love your work bro and you inspire me so much. Working on my first documentary.
Getting reaction shots after the dialogue while they're talking about something else is such a good point! I just filmed an interaction with two of my characters in my latest short doc and definitely could've used that technique to help cut around some of the dialogue that isn't needed. Instead I'll have to go hunting through the rushes 😂😁
Nice job Mark. As always. Thanks.
Great content. I’m a drone pilot and have learned to lock a shot and let the subject move. Just because I have a drone doesn’t mean it has to move. Or I do an ever so slight move.
Love the description of the camera angles and how/when to use them 🤗
Beautiful contribution. I hope you’re having a wonderful summer, Bone.
🎥 Love this! So thankful to have found your channel this year!!!
Enjoying watching every bit of your videos and learning tremendously.
Thanks lots man.. Watching this onset during my lunch break
I feel blessed.. Subbed!
Mark Bone always coming in clutch with the quality, fluff-free content. AOD is top of my list when I next have time for continuing education things!
Heck yea! Cannot wait to have you in AOD in September!
Extremely useful as always! Thanx!
awesome man!! thank you Mark!!
This was really amazing, I just bought a gimbal and am still learning the basics of cinematography. my first recording not looking professional was super confusing but now I get it. Even with the best gear if your not comfortable with it you won't get the shot your looking for. Thanks man!
1 million % agree. Every single tip is practical, useful, and unleashes a huge topic for study. Every filmmaker should at least know such things.
I did not expect to hear some real stuff when I started watching this video.
Thank you for bringing the best knowledge available for the better skillset.
I am an amateur videographer who's only goal is to have fun. You are saying all the things I needed to hear, not because I didn't know them, but because I needed a professional to confirm that my own approach to filmmaking isn't wrong. Especially the gear part, nice to hear that I'm not only one using only the essentials when it comes to shooting.
Thank you for this video ... much appreciated
I really appreciate your clarity and your desire to share your hard-earned knowledge. I'm an older guy nearing retirement and looking for a way of developing my decades-long photography and writing career. You have been very helpful in my exploration. God bless you and yours!
Thank you so much for such a concise and easy to follow tips video. I have years of footage that I'm waiting to make into travel shorts. I'm holding off, to take time to learn how to create effective short travel films and this is exactly what I needed.
Great content, well presented. All the things that should become intuitive. Thanks, Mark!
Love what you said about gymbals and movement. I'm old and I just love a well balanced shoulder rig or great set of sticks. The only time I like gymbals/steadicam is when you have a second camera they can live in those builds.
Love this video. Great value!
Honest and filled with reallity video! Well done!
really good tips man. thank you for the free knowledge!
Very nice and to the point! Thanks for sharing!
Shooting a short this Sat, what a great video! Thank you
Fabulous info on what different types of shots translate. Thank you!!
Very practical knowledge. Thank you for sharing!
📽 I get more production wisdom with every post. Thank you Mark!
Just absolute gold again Mark 📹👌
Thanks, still taking baby steps into this stuff so it's always good to find concise useful tutorials :)
Suuuuper informative and helpful. 🎥 Thank you!! 🙌🏼
Nice one Mark! Getting the reaction shots is super solid advice that people forget all the time, especially when shooting on their own. It probably took me 4 years of working in docs full time to really appreciate this! A big non-sync wide (wide enough where you can't clearly see their lips moving) of a conversation is also key and worth doing when the scene/beat is over so you have another cutaway option. Thanks for another great video.
Yeah the wide is key!
Wonderful advice! Thank you
so edifying .. thx mark
This is GOLD. Thank you so much!
Always the best tips and advice on this channel. Thank you.
This is very helpful information! Thanks for sharing 👏
Dude… holy crap.. loved this video
Fantastic content, thanks mark 🎥🤙
I like that your tips are always quite practical - not just some theoretical knowledge. Thank you, Mark!
Thanks Maxim!
Thanks so much. This helps me get more intentional about motion in shots and tip three is golden. I shoot countershots once in a while and just thought they looked good in the editing room. Now I will be more intentional about it. I also need to get better at angles when dealing with characters.
Love the insight on camera angles… so fascinating how the angles and framing convey such different emotions
visual cinematic language. it's a whole other universe
"Keep it simple" is extremely good advice. I started buying a bunch of gear and fatigue of changing out parts to get the shot "perfect" and diverse started to set in. I realized that I could get 90% or more of what I needed on my 35mm GM lens and that significantly simplified my workflow... There's other parts of the rig and you don't want to go "overboard" on those unless it helps you tell your story. I learned this as an audio engineer; don't let your tools get in the way, make your tools help you.
Solid advice.
By far some of the best tips I've learnt are from this channel. Thank you for constantly sharing your knowledge Mark!
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Am seeing this now,you are a genius sir this will change lives
thanks for sharing! this is so informative
Beautifully done
Another fantastic video! Mark is simply the best in his field on UA-cam. Head and shoulders over the others.
So practical and helpful
🎥 Thank you for this, learned so much!
Always insightful. Thank you for giving so much free wisdom and tips here on your channel.
You are so welcome
another awesome video mate! cheers!
Great video and advice!!! Ty!!
Mark. I love your channel. Cheers! Keep up the fantastic work!
Thank you so much for this
Thank you for the help! I enjoyed it and will use the tips in my next project 🎥📸🎦
Great info. Thanks man!
This is such an awesome video! What awesome advice! Nice one! Going to take on these tips for sure.
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'Contrast & diversity help your film.' Agree completely. Great tips, Mark
Thank you for this helpful video
Thanks for the tips! Deep in my own "first" project and looking forward to using your tips!
Good stuff Mark, learning a lot!
Wow. Great information and presentation of it.