@@skyjack2600 Not at all. I am one of those "stating my own opinion" guys. I understand why a very young person might call a four years career and three films "making it". I am not trying to belittle him. It's the same with music. Even if you got signed a ten million dollars contract with a big label, it only means you have potential. You are yet to prove worthy of the faith put in your abilities. Mr. Sandberg just made the first steps on the yellow break road. He did not make it to Emerald City yet. This is just my opinion. P.s., I don't understand what you mean by " this is not cinema". I assure you I hold no such opinion. If it's filmed it's cinema.
can I just say: thank you so much David for demystifying so much of Hollywood and film production and ACTUALLY giving us useful and easier-to-access tools for filmmaking? you’re genuinely such a huge inspiration man: thanks again
really glad you said this - i was going to basically exactly the same. it's wonderful that someone who has made this many major release movies isn't afraid to show an absolute grassroots approach to working from home during all this lockdown, and still to be creating content in this way.
Check out Ian Hubert here on UA-cam he is a budget film making genius that offers a lot of great how to s and behind the scenes footage that will really get your creative juices flowing.
Dang David is a genius. Coding, 2D & 3D animation, VFX, sound mixing + design, scoring, lighting, cinematography, writing, directing. He’s the definition of a one man band.
Right! I always had thought that we can get really creative with limitations because once we have everything at hand we can get dependant if we don't get grounded.
The beauty of this channel is that we’ve seen you grow to be a successful Hollywood filmmaker, yet you still care about your audience here. Thanks dude.
This video is probably the only video where the UA-camr barely mentions to constantly upgrade your gear. I was not overwhelmed at this video at all... I appreciate that. You are the best!!!
I think the cheapest gear you have the more creative you can be at the beginning. The tons of tool used for filmmaking can distract your creative energies. Coelho
Dear Mr. David F. Sandberg, I am an independent filmmaker from a third world country. I subscribed to your channel after watching the "Random Lesson" video. You have not only thought me filmmaking but also encouraged me to take a leap with my idea. Today, I have uploaded my first ever 3-minute short film made with a $3 budget. It's all thanks to you for your down to earth advice and your humbleness. So, I mean it when I say, Thank you!
Your content is the best, it's so crazy how you made it from UA-cam to hollywood. You're a huge inspiration for me and have been a big motivator for continuing to make horror short films on my channel, I hope it pays off and I find success like you.
I'm not a filmmaker or anything like that (I just love movies) but these kind of videos just make me wanna go and film something. Thank you kindly, sir.
I'm going to be shooting my first narrative short film and you sir are an absolute savior with this video! The fact that you've made it big but still post content like this to help aspiring filmmakers like myself is so commendable, wish you all the best.
Masterclass! You're my biggest inspiration when it comes to short filmmaking and because of you I made a UA-cam channel. I just wanted to say thank you from the bottom of my heart. Keep doing what you're doing. I cannot wait for your next work.
I’m trying to get into filmmaking and I’m always so overwhelmed when I’m recommended the “10 things new filmmakers HAVE to buy”. Your channel makes everything feel much more possible. Thank you 🙏
Ponysmasher: "If you make something engaging enough, nobody's going to care what camera you use." *Ponysmasher releases short film* UA-camrs: "What gear do you use?"
They ask because it shows them that you don't need a bunch of money to make a good film, and gives them the confidence to try to make a good film with what they have.
I think I speak for the entire indie community by saying.. we freaking love you dude.. Instead of monetizing on seminars and courses here you are spending your time to provide free content; sharing tricks, insight and knowledge, all out of the love of creating stories and films.. You are a MadLad and a true inspiration, may your life and career be blessed and hope many others follow in your footsteps -Albert
What a fantastic and detailed video. It's so rare to see a director who has such vast knowledge of every aspect of filmmaking. You are a man of many talents, David.
My man, you have been a true inspiration. I worked in wildlife documentaries for the better part of my carreer and was seriously afraid to not be able to get back into scenic films... In the weird global turn of events in the last months I was forced to drop every project I was working on and head back to my home country, to sit out the pandemic... As with almost every media industry the tv and film industry is pretty much fucked over here, which is horrible of course, but it also gave me time to get truly back into what made me pick up the camera in the first place: films... Thank you so much for helping me get into the mindset of short films. I'm working on a short psychological horror flick with my girlfriend as the main actress. As you've said in your annabelle creation videos, use the tools that are around you. 😂🤙
I really wish David gets to make more horror shorts and movies without much effects cuz there’s an organic quality to his work that I absolutely adore ! Best of luck !
People like you are inspirations for us who really stick to film-making , believing one day they can make sth happen too. But there's a real struggle behind everyone's passion. And that's get tougher when u have a story, an idea to tell but no one is interested. Then u decide to do it yourself but no gears except a phone, a laptop and natural light , a green screen for a set and just a one man who does directing ,editing. And in the end when u show the output to people for feedback it never gets positive. Even you yourself don't like it coz it didn't appear as u wanted. That idea, that story eventually remains hidden in your mind and you accept the fact that u r not ready yet and u never know when will u ever be ready.
i have ben in video production for over a decade back and fort so im finnaly taking the leap to stick to the profession i was looking for updated videos on gear and this one is just pure meat and reality, thank you
As a future film student you've answered lots of questions I had and didn't know where to find the answers, I love your channel so much and love how you've kept updating us even after making it into Hollywood, you're definitely a role model for me, thanks for what you do
Shooting my first narrative film in December and have been crapping my jocks not knowing what light and sound equipment to use, thank you for bringing a tinge of ease to my brain!
My beef with resolve and blender is how long it takes me to learn how to do something that in hindsight is so simple and easy but understanding what to do at the time is the struggle. So for those not used to the software... It's normal to feel overwhelmed and somewhat want to give up but just keep at it. Your audience will wait until you're ready so take as much time as you need.
When I first downloaded blender like 4 years ago I added in some cubes and got frustrated when it didn't look exactly how I wanted, I closed the app and never opened it again. 3 and a half years later I decided to knuckle down and learn instead of expecting it all to come naturally. Now I'm using Blender to make assets and animations for my games that I'm proud of but there's still so much to learn and I will forever be mad at my old self for not starting sooner. The best time to learn a new skill you are interested in will always be right now. Experience doesn't magically appear.
I love the introduction to this - use what you have. Years ago, when I was in drama school, we stole a shopping trolly and duct-taped together a makeshift dolly. I miss the creativity of those days. I think we did return the shopping trolly in the end... But there's so much gear on the market nowadays, it can feel overwhelming. It's easy to forget that it begins with an idea and a whole bunch of enthusiasm. The rest is nice, but not essential.
Another great, really affordable screenwriting software is Highland 2. It's only $50, but the catch is that it's Mac only. It's made by John August, who runs the Scriptnotes podcast.
Linkale_ used that for a while but it’s just a little more work to set everything up compared to a dedicated script software. Depending on the length of your script it can make a big difference. Generally a tv script can be anywhere from 30 to 45 pages and a film can be 100 to 200+ pages depending on amount of dialogue. In these cases it makes a big difference when it comes to saving time. If your doing smaller scripts you should be fine (skits, short film, etc). An easy and free option for your phone is celtx and it has a cloud and autosave feature for free. For your computer you should just look into the one that works best for your budget and meets your preferences. Goodluck 👍🏼
Thank you for making these videos!!! I really appreciate the sincere, humble and matter of fact way you speak about filmmaking. You don't talk about it like it's some grand unattainable skillset , or some magic box of ideas that people will never understand. I'm an aspiring writer/ director who hopes to begin making shorts films very soon, I've written 3 short stories and am currently writing a novel that I hope to adapt to a screenplay sometime next year. All the best to you David and I wish you continued success in your career.
TL;DR Thanks for the boost of confidence. UA-cam suggested this vid to me and the longer i watched it, the more i realized i wasn't the only one who had to learn basically everything to create my art. Then realizing who you were, it boosted my confidence that i am on the right path in some way. Thank you! Shoutout to all the one man bands out there wearing multiple hats.
You my friend, have given hope to thousands of film makers who would not know what to do unless going to school as I did! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Much success to you and all of your Films!
"I use X. It's alright," is a critical antidote to amateur gear review videos on UA-cam. I don't blame the UA-camrs, but the glut of "best X of 2020" or "compare X version N to X version N+1" vids fetishizes equipment in a way that's counterproductive for artists. I happen to have Final Cut, and while many people that talk video software seem to prefer Premiere, I'm holding myself to a rule: use what I have until I know it well enough to know what advantage I would get from switching. I could have started with iMovie, and maybe I should have.
thats why I still use Final cut, even though I can already switch, I enjoyed its smoothness on my mac book. I will switch once I start getting more work flow
Finally! Such a voice of reason has appeared! Speaking of editing, I use cakewalk for audio, but I may switch to Reaper because Cakewalk doesn't save any of my settings every time I open the program, and it wants to check for updates constantly.
_"Use what I have until I know it well enough to know what advantage I would get from switching."_ Excellent rule. I love it. I try my best to live by that as well.
Thank you David. It sucks when you feel less than everyone you look up to. But this helped me in a big way. Cant wait to see what you do next on the big screen or maybe Netflix?
This guy is a pure magician. Very intelligent, very creative, nothing short of a genius. It's hard to come up with all these ways of low budget filmmaking. He makes it look easy and natural. Thank you so much for what you offer. True inspiration.
7:47 , you look pretty decent in a dress! Really nice to have a video like this. Nothing forced. Just to show what professional stuff can be made with lower entry cost.
I think this really goes to show how much work goes into film making. To be a good director you need to have some knowledge on every aspect of film, and that involves knowing about all the different equipment, the tricks that can be done with them, and also having knowledge of a variety of software. Thank you for giving such detailed videos on the craft.
You are my favorite filmmaker I love everything that you made in your short films on here are so awesome I wish I had your talent I learned a lot from your videos I’ve been going through watching everything To learn more. Do you have any advice on making short films?
First time at this channel. Can't even tell you what a breath of fresh air it is to have someone just talk with knowledge and be clear about what they're saying rather than grandstanding for 8 minutes to get 2 sets of adverts in before telling you something different to what the title says anyway. You have easily earned a new subscriber. And lots to take note of in the content too. Although i have the Adobe CC subscription and am basically tied to it because of my use of After Effects, Photoshop and Lightroom so i don't see the need or have the desire to learn the Blackmagic variants, they do seem capable. I do remember using FFMPEG a long time ago and it is awesome, but the command line knowledge long since left my brain.
I’m just blown away every time you post. I can’t believe that you keep this level of UA-cam content going even after your success. Thank you so much for taking the time to put this together. Also, I’m in awe of how much you know. Looks like you could handle any aspect of filmmaking.
13:06 Not that they play in the same league, but LMMS kinda tries to get at what Reason offers. The sequencing, piano roll editing & mixing GUI is pretty terrible, but it comes with lots of ready-to-use synthesizers, samples & presets - no need to install any plugins. It's quite nice for making some quick beats or sound effects.
Reaper is also free, you just have to continue the beta version but it gets annoying cause they keep trying to get you to upgrade. Audacity and FL Studio are both good but I use Ableton, another free DAW, for all my at home recording.
I just discovered your channel. I wished I had found it ages ago. This is excellent information without the usual vlog crap. Thank you for sharing your skill and knowledge. Looking forward to watching your previous videos.
Great value from the start to the end. Thanks a lot, David! You are really inspiring. We don't have excuses today. It's just about to invest time and creativity.
So good to finally see a video showing that you can just use what you have available and only upgraded if really necessary, My dolly I used to use looked very much like yours! Love this :)
Making your own grip gear and light modifiers is actually a lot of fun. When I was getting started me and buddy made a crane, dolly, scrim jims, gobos, bounce boards just whatever we needed.
Love it. I could honestly listen to for hours. I think what sets you apart from others is you've actually made hollywood size films. A lot of UA-cam is all about gear with no idea. Here's an genuine filmmaker giving free advice.
Brilliant insight as usual. I appreciate you showing us your gear and its great to still have someone who's down to earth who has actually worked with the big boys in Hollywood. Keep them coming..... Thanks to both of you.
I love that even after making it to Hollywood. You are still a down to earth guy and willing to help other filmmakers. I also love your "no bull" straight to the point videos! 👍
A great resource of information here. Thanks for putting this together. Too many people get caught up on the gear, and let their dream project die. It's nice to see that you're encouraging filmmakers to use what they have and experiment. Kudos!
You are so very generous with your knowledge and experience and I'll always respect and admire you for that. It shows that you have a genuine love for your craft - for the innovative and inspirational side of it, which evidently motivates you to do whatever you can to encourage more inventive creations from fellow artists who can benefit from what you've learnt and I find that to be a truly beautiful thing. Thank you.
dude I have been looking for this video for forever! this was the video that started me down rabbit hole of building my first cinema rig (also first real camera as an adult). I went with the BMPCC4k and I couldn't be happier. Great video buddy
Thank you for this! I'm quite new to filmmaking, but worked many years as a stills photog. People waste so much money on products that can be easily replaced with some zipties, duct tape and household items. DIY gives me so much more freedom, and you can try more "risky" shots/takes in bad conditions because it doesn't bankrupt you if the 99 cent bucket with some aluminium foil and a flashlight gets broken. My advice to people starting out is use what you have (phones these days are AMAZING) and just have fun and get experience. Through this you will find out what is worth using hard earned dollars on, and what you can McGyver on the cheap.
I love the way you are doing things. I too make DIY gear and it's always nice to find someone who's just going out and doing it. Your voice is relaxing and informative and knowledgeable, and you not conforming to UA-camr status quo. Keep it up sir.
I love the behind the scenes, I study cinematography and watching your videos for some years now has been very inspiring, I loved, greetings from Mexico. 🇲🇽🖤
Thanks you such much! Önskar dig all lycka I framtiden. Med all din kunskap blir jag bättre gällande om filmkunskap och dess utrustning. Snälla, lägg aldrig av vad du håller på med, det bidrar allt fler blir bättre när det gäller regisserar sina framtida filmer. Jag är en av dem. Tack så mycket.
Most motivating video ever without intended to be. I have plenty of equipment the same, always wondering if it's a right choice, but you give me confirmation over and over, and even with the "reason", the ikea lamp... Right now, me and my wife are ready to go to get our ideas out. Thanx a million! And greetings from Spain.
Gracias David, cada video que subes aporta mucha inspiración y esperanza. Gracias por tu generosidad y por compartir tus conocimientos. La humildad de seguir subiendo videos es algo que valoramos muchísimo. Lo mejor de UA-cam, gracias.
Wow! You are undoubtedly like a Swiss Army knife for movies. From pre to post production you know every single tool. Watching your videos is so inspirational and fun. Respect!
I've learnt so much from your videos! I rarely sit through a whole video but yours just kept me hooked. I have a feeling your channel is going to be a godsend when I start my Film & TV prod. course
Thanks for giving us this quality content even after you’ve made it in Hollywood.
^what he said!
x3
XmanSully he’s made two horror films and Shazam. He’s made it. Meanwhile, what have you done?
@@XmanSully ow you are one of those those " this isnt cinema" guys
@@skyjack2600 Not at all. I am one of those "stating my own opinion" guys.
I understand why a very young person might call a four years career and three films "making it". I am not trying to belittle him. It's the same with music. Even if you got signed a ten million dollars contract with a big label, it only means you have potential. You are yet to prove worthy of the faith put in your abilities. Mr. Sandberg just made the first steps on the yellow break road. He did not make it to Emerald City yet. This is just my opinion.
P.s., I don't understand what you mean by " this is not cinema". I assure you I hold no such opinion. If it's filmed it's cinema.
can I just say: thank you so much David for demystifying so much of Hollywood and film production and ACTUALLY giving us useful and easier-to-access tools for filmmaking? you’re genuinely such a huge inspiration man: thanks again
really glad you said this - i was going to basically exactly the same. it's wonderful that someone who has made this many major release movies isn't afraid to show an absolute grassroots approach to working from home during all this lockdown, and still to be creating content in this way.
Check out Ian Hubert here on UA-cam he is a budget film making genius that offers a lot of great how to s and behind the scenes footage that will really get your creative juices flowing.
Yes, Hollywood didn’t change him a bit!
My guy rendering a Hollywood intro title on his sofa
LOLOL so funny. When he said that I was like wtf -_-
Yea that’s a good one
i mean, annabelle creation about merits that
@@galaxyfilms1757 why did you delete your channel
*Casually mentions that he did the end credits for a Hollywood feature by himself in blender, on his laptop* What. A. Boss.
Dang David is a genius. Coding, 2D & 3D animation, VFX, sound mixing + design, scoring, lighting, cinematography, writing, directing. He’s the definition of a one man band.
"A good director works within their limitations."
I forget who said that.
Me, I said that 😉
“The enemy of art is the absence of limitation “ - Orson Welles
Right! I always had thought that we can get really creative with limitations because once we have everything at hand we can get dependant if we don't get grounded.
I've heard Martin Scorsese say that in his MasterClass
@@jeff-dk4tz right on, man! That Masterclass is phenomenal, by the way
The video is too detailed and down to earth it needs an *AWARD*
The beauty of this channel is that we’ve seen you grow to be a successful Hollywood filmmaker, yet you still care about your audience here. Thanks dude.
Oh David, you don't really know how my heart beats in excitement and elation when I see a notification from your channel.
Sammmmmmmeeee. Today I wanted to post a comment that begs for new content ^^
Same here
Exactly the same! haha :D
This video is probably the only video where the UA-camr barely mentions to constantly upgrade your gear. I was not overwhelmed at this video at all... I appreciate that. You are the best!!!
1:02 phone app
1:18 diy soft light
4:37 iPhone filmic pro app
7:15 tripod pans smooth with rubber band
7:30 dolly diy
8:55 lights
9:t5 editing
10:40 blender
11:55 compositing after effects
13:00 music and sound design
14:08 encoding and converting
Thanks for sharing !
You're an unspoken hero!
Im still waiting for my IMAX camera to start my first short film
LOL
I think the cheapest gear you have the more creative you can be at the beginning. The tons of tool used for filmmaking can distract your creative energies. Coelho
same
The only camera I shoot my UA-cam videos with! 😆
you could use a phone you know
Dear Mr. David F. Sandberg,
I am an independent filmmaker from a third world country. I subscribed to your channel after watching the "Random Lesson" video. You have not only thought me filmmaking but also encouraged me to take a leap with my idea. Today, I have uploaded my first ever 3-minute short film made with a $3 budget. It's all thanks to you for your down to earth advice and your humbleness. So, I mean it when I say, Thank you!
hmmm... nice bud
good bro
Good step ... Keep moving
More power to you man 💪👊
Keep it on
This guy deserves a price for being so humble and professional with the audience
I just knew that the director of one of my favorite DC film uses the same camera with me. Happy to know this! :)
Your content is the best, it's so crazy how you made it from UA-cam to hollywood. You're a huge inspiration for me and have been a big motivator for continuing to make horror short films on my channel, I hope it pays off and I find success like you.
This guy is going to rule Hollywood in a few years!
He's been already doing it
@@as5728-h1i woooosh
He already does. Lol
@@zwheels654 double woooosh
@@as5728-h1i yea shazam best movie of all time
It's so good to see an actual professional telling us howhe makes content
I'm not a filmmaker or anything like that (I just love movies) but these kind of videos just make me wanna go and film something. Thank you kindly, sir.
do it
That's awesome. I second the previous comment...... DO IT TO IT 🤘🎥
Lets make a movie together 😄💕
I'm going to be shooting my first narrative short film and you sir are an absolute savior with this video! The fact that you've made it big but still post content like this to help aspiring filmmakers like myself is so commendable, wish you all the best.
Masterclass! You're my biggest inspiration when it comes to short filmmaking and because of you I made a UA-cam channel. I just wanted to say thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Keep doing what you're doing. I cannot wait for your next work.
I’m trying to get into filmmaking and I’m always so overwhelmed when I’m recommended the “10 things new filmmakers HAVE to buy”. Your channel makes everything feel much more possible. Thank you 🙏
Ponysmasher: "If you make something engaging enough, nobody's going to care what camera you use."
*Ponysmasher releases short film*
UA-camrs: "What gear do you use?"
you only think that since you don't see comment's like "I don't care what camera you used for this" because only who care comment to ask about it
They ask because it shows them that you don't need a bunch of money to make a good film, and gives them the confidence to try to make a good film with what they have.
I think I speak for the entire indie community by saying.. we freaking love you dude..
Instead of monetizing on seminars and courses here you are spending your time to provide free content; sharing tricks, insight and knowledge, all out of the love of creating stories and films..
You are a MadLad and a true inspiration, may your life and career be blessed and hope many others follow in your footsteps
-Albert
I’m such a fan of this “it’s alright” attitude 😂👏🏽👏🏽
This is the best review on any topic on UA-cam! I want to Express my admiration for the author of this video! Thanks!
This man’s content is the best content
Wait you watch David F Sandberg?!?!!?
I love how the "It's alright" for every gear gives a sense of comfort instead of the usual condescension when other people say it lol
Geez, how are you so dynamic. You’re like a renaissance man.
What a fantastic and detailed video. It's so rare to see a director who has such vast knowledge of every aspect of filmmaking. You are a man of many talents, David.
My man, you have been a true inspiration. I worked in wildlife documentaries for the better part of my carreer and was seriously afraid to not be able to get back into scenic films... In the weird global turn of events in the last months I was forced to drop every project I was working on and head back to my home country, to sit out the pandemic... As with almost every media industry the tv and film industry is pretty much fucked over here, which is horrible of course, but it also gave me time to get truly back into what made me pick up the camera in the first place: films... Thank you so much for helping me get into the mindset of short films. I'm working on a short psychological horror flick with my girlfriend as the main actress. As you've said in your annabelle creation videos, use the tools that are around you. 😂🤙
I really wish David gets to make more horror shorts and movies without much effects cuz there’s an organic quality to his work that I absolutely adore ! Best of luck !
Even though I likely wont make any films, I have to say it is fascinating to see how a real director does this type of stuff.
This man is an all-in-one package! Full fledged filmmaker, but yes also a real Director :)
People like you are inspirations for us who really stick to film-making , believing one day they can make sth happen too. But there's a real struggle behind everyone's passion. And that's get tougher when u have a story, an idea to tell but no one is interested. Then u decide to do it yourself but no gears except a phone, a laptop and natural light , a green screen for a set and just a one man who does directing ,editing. And in the end when u show the output to people for feedback it never gets positive. Even you yourself don't like it coz it didn't appear as u wanted. That idea, that story eventually remains hidden in your mind and you accept the fact that u r not ready yet and u never know when will u ever be ready.
Love how much you preach Blender, i think its underrated for filmakers to be forced to learn, especially for sfx lighting mimicing and integration
i have ben in video production for over a decade back and fort so im finnaly taking the leap to stick to the profession i was looking for updated videos on gear and this one is just pure meat and reality, thank you
As a future film student you've answered lots of questions I had and didn't know where to find the answers, I love your channel so much and love how you've kept updating us even after making it into Hollywood, you're definitely a role model for me, thanks for what you do
Shooting my first narrative film in December and have been crapping my jocks not knowing what light and sound equipment to use, thank you for bringing a tinge of ease to my brain!
My beef with resolve and blender is how long it takes me to learn how to do something that in hindsight is so simple and easy but understanding what to do at the time is the struggle. So for those not used to the software... It's normal to feel overwhelmed and somewhat want to give up but just keep at it. Your audience will wait until you're ready so take as much time as you need.
I just downloaded davinci resolve last week and had a near panic attack when I realized how much harder it is to understand than Adobe
When I first downloaded blender like 4 years ago I added in some cubes and got frustrated when it didn't look exactly how I wanted, I closed the app and never opened it again. 3 and a half years later I decided to knuckle down and learn instead of expecting it all to come naturally. Now I'm using Blender to make assets and animations for my games that I'm proud of but there's still so much to learn and I will forever be mad at my old self for not starting sooner. The best time to learn a new skill you are interested in will always be right now. Experience doesn't magically appear.
Very true. However, I’ve found for most things that are a struggle, there’s always some useful UA-cam video on how to do it
I got nuts learning Adobe Premiere. So I switched to Instead learning DaVinci Resolve. Best choice
I love the introduction to this - use what you have. Years ago, when I was in drama school, we stole a shopping trolly and duct-taped together a makeshift dolly. I miss the creativity of those days. I think we did return the shopping trolly in the end... But there's so much gear on the market nowadays, it can feel overwhelming. It's easy to forget that it begins with an idea and a whole bunch of enthusiasm. The rest is nice, but not essential.
Another great, really affordable screenwriting software is Highland 2. It's only $50, but the catch is that it's Mac only. It's made by John August, who runs the Scriptnotes podcast.
Quick question: Are there any disadvantages of using Word? I found it weird that he didn't mention the most famous word processor in the world
Linkale_ used that for a while but it’s just a little more work to set everything up compared to a dedicated script software. Depending on the length of your script it can make a big difference. Generally a tv script can be anywhere from 30 to 45 pages and a film can be 100 to 200+ pages depending on amount of dialogue. In these cases it makes a big difference when it comes to saving time. If your doing smaller scripts you should be fine (skits, short film, etc). An easy and free option for your phone is celtx and it has a cloud and autosave feature for free. For your computer you should just look into the one that works best for your budget and meets your preferences. Goodluck 👍🏼
Thank you for making these videos!!! I really appreciate the sincere, humble and matter of fact way you speak about filmmaking. You don't talk about it like it's some grand unattainable skillset , or some magic box of ideas that people will never understand. I'm an aspiring writer/ director who hopes to begin making shorts films very soon, I've written 3 short stories and am currently writing a novel that I hope to adapt to a screenplay sometime next year. All the best to you David and I wish you continued success in your career.
The most important one is at 15:22 ;)
Very True
TL;DR
Thanks for the boost of confidence.
UA-cam suggested this vid to me and the longer i watched it, the more i realized i wasn't the only one who had to learn basically everything to create my art. Then realizing who you were, it boosted my confidence that i am on the right path in some way. Thank you!
Shoutout to all the one man bands out there wearing multiple hats.
"It's alright." : David Sandberg
He only goes by that principle for his short films though. Not the features
You my friend, have given hope to thousands of film makers who would not know what to do unless going to school as I did! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Much success to you and all of your Films!
"I use X. It's alright," is a critical antidote to amateur gear review videos on UA-cam. I don't blame the UA-camrs, but the glut of "best X of 2020" or "compare X version N to X version N+1" vids fetishizes equipment in a way that's counterproductive for artists. I happen to have Final Cut, and while many people that talk video software seem to prefer Premiere, I'm holding myself to a rule: use what I have until I know it well enough to know what advantage I would get from switching. I could have started with iMovie, and maybe I should have.
thats why I still use Final cut, even though I can already switch, I enjoyed its smoothness on my mac book. I will switch once I start getting more work flow
Finally! Such a voice of reason has appeared!
Speaking of editing, I use cakewalk for audio, but I may switch to Reaper because Cakewalk doesn't save any of my settings every time I open the program, and it wants to check for updates constantly.
_"Use what I have until I know it well enough to know what advantage I would get from switching."_
Excellent rule. I love it. I try my best to live by that as well.
🏆 *"A video so packed with excellent information that you re-watch it while taking notes."* 📝
Thank you David. It sucks when you feel less than everyone you look up to. But this helped me in a big way. Cant wait to see what you do next on the big screen or maybe Netflix?
I don't know of a director who is as generous with knowledge and experience as him. So thankful.
Love the knowledge you share! Really motivates me even more to go out and shoot stuff :)
Really appreciate these straight forward videos that actually help people and gives useful information unlike most DIY filmmaking channels.
Thank you for this man. This helps me a lot when making my shorts:)
This guy is a pure magician. Very intelligent, very creative, nothing short of a genius. It's hard to come up with all these ways of low budget filmmaking. He makes it look easy and natural. Thank you so much for what you offer. True inspiration.
7:47 , you look pretty decent in a dress! Really nice to have a video like this. Nothing forced. Just to show what professional stuff can be made with lower entry cost.
I think this really goes to show how much work goes into film making. To be a good director you need to have some knowledge on every aspect of film, and that involves knowing about all the different equipment, the tricks that can be done with them, and also having knowledge of a variety of software.
Thank you for giving such detailed videos on the craft.
this is really helpful, thank you!
Thank you for continuing to put out videos like this to help me and other amateur film makers. It’s appreciated.
You are my favorite filmmaker I love everything that you made in your short films on here are so awesome I wish I had your talent I learned a lot from your videos I’ve been going through watching everything To learn more. Do you have any advice on making short films?
First time at this channel. Can't even tell you what a breath of fresh air it is to have someone just talk with knowledge and be clear about what they're saying rather than grandstanding for 8 minutes to get 2 sets of adverts in before telling you something different to what the title says anyway.
You have easily earned a new subscriber. And lots to take note of in the content too. Although i have the Adobe CC subscription and am basically tied to it because of my use of After Effects, Photoshop and Lightroom so i don't see the need or have the desire to learn the Blackmagic variants, they do seem capable.
I do remember using FFMPEG a long time ago and it is awesome, but the command line knowledge long since left my brain.
This guy needs to direct more dc films
Yes, yes he does
Why he wasnt picked to direct the new Batman film i will never know
He made DC movies feel alive again.
@@ml3846 Because Matt Reeves offered himself to write and direct and he is a successful director
Great to see a Hollywood filmmaker that still uses gears that many of us can afford! Super inspiring!
The guy who smashed a dislike has no soul!
that's for sure!
Has no taste in Film Making
Maybe it was by mistake
@@grazziotti7669 I don't think so =)
It was Premiere Pro.
I’m just blown away every time you post. I can’t believe that you keep this level of UA-cam content going even after your success. Thank you so much for taking the time to put this together.
Also, I’m in awe of how much you know. Looks like you could handle any aspect of filmmaking.
There's this software for storyboarding that's free called "WonderUnit Storyboarder" that I think it's great!
Most amazing director when it comes to teaching people and having so many cheap or even free options!! Thank you David!!! You're the best!
PRO TIP: Do not let the actor see the playback because they will get self conciouse.
This really goes to show that creativity is not thinking outside of the box, but rather, what you can do with the box.
13:06 Not that they play in the same league, but LMMS kinda tries to get at what Reason offers.
The sequencing, piano roll editing & mixing GUI is pretty terrible, but it comes with lots of ready-to-use synthesizers, samples & presets - no need to install any plugins. It's quite nice for making some quick beats or sound effects.
You’re a king for generously sharing your experience. Much success to you.
Reaper is also free, you just have to continue the beta version but it gets annoying cause they keep trying to get you to upgrade. Audacity and FL Studio are both good but I use Ableton, another free DAW, for all my at home recording.
I just discovered your channel. I wished I had found it ages ago. This is excellent information without the usual vlog crap. Thank you for sharing your skill and knowledge. Looking forward to watching your previous videos.
Wow! Great advice to us Indie Filmmakers, from someone who has actually made great films. Thank you for this, David.
Great value from the start to the end. Thanks a lot, David! You are really inspiring. We don't have excuses today. It's just about to invest time and creativity.
So good to finally see a video showing that you can just use what you have available and only upgraded if really necessary, My dolly I used to use looked very much like yours! Love this :)
The Aputure MC was absolutely indispensable on our first short film. The built in effects are really cool!
It’s always so exciting to see you uploaded. Would love a video on your color grading
Making your own grip gear and light modifiers is actually a lot of fun. When I was getting started me and buddy made a crane, dolly, scrim jims, gobos, bounce boards just whatever we needed.
Love it. I could honestly listen to for hours.
I think what sets you apart from others is you've actually made hollywood size films. A lot of UA-cam is all about gear with no idea. Here's an genuine filmmaker giving free advice.
Brilliant insight as usual. I appreciate you showing us your gear and its great to still have someone who's down to earth who has actually worked with the big boys in Hollywood. Keep them coming..... Thanks to both of you.
I love that even after making it to Hollywood. You are still a down to earth guy and willing to help other filmmakers. I also love your "no bull" straight to the point videos! 👍
Thanks for encouraging people to use what you have. Limitations are so freeing!
A great resource of information here. Thanks for putting this together. Too many people get caught up on the gear, and let their dream project die. It's nice to see that you're encouraging filmmakers to use what they have and experiment. Kudos!
Appreciate the perspective of use what you have and not letting that get in the way of the idea.
You are so very generous with your knowledge and experience and I'll always respect and admire you for that. It shows that you have a genuine love for your craft - for the innovative and inspirational side of it, which evidently motivates you to do whatever you can to encourage more inventive creations from fellow artists who can benefit from what you've learnt and I find that to be a truly beautiful thing. Thank you.
dude I have been looking for this video for forever! this was the video that started me down rabbit hole of building my first cinema rig (also first real camera as an adult). I went with the BMPCC4k and I couldn't be happier. Great video buddy
Thank you for this! I'm quite new to filmmaking, but worked many years as a stills photog. People waste so much money on products that can be easily replaced with some zipties, duct tape and household items. DIY gives me so much more freedom, and you can try more "risky" shots/takes in bad conditions because it doesn't bankrupt you if the 99 cent bucket with some aluminium foil and a flashlight gets broken. My advice to people starting out is use what you have (phones these days are AMAZING) and just have fun and get experience. Through this you will find out what is worth using hard earned dollars on, and what you can McGyver on the cheap.
I love the way you are doing things. I too make DIY gear and it's always nice to find someone who's just going out and doing it. Your voice is relaxing and informative and knowledgeable, and you not conforming to UA-camr status quo. Keep it up sir.
I love the behind the scenes, I study cinematography and watching your videos for some years now has been very inspiring, I loved, greetings from Mexico. 🇲🇽🖤
Thanks you such much! Önskar dig all lycka I framtiden. Med all din kunskap blir jag bättre gällande om filmkunskap och dess utrustning. Snälla, lägg aldrig av vad du håller på med, det bidrar allt fler blir bättre när det gäller regisserar sina framtida filmer. Jag är en av dem. Tack så mycket.
Most motivating video ever without intended to be.
I have plenty of equipment the same, always wondering if it's a right choice, but you give me confirmation over and over, and even with the "reason", the ikea lamp... Right now, me and my wife are ready to go to get our ideas out. Thanx a million! And greetings from Spain.
You put it in the best way possible -
15:22 *If you make something engaging enough, nobody
is going to be thinking about what camera you used.*
👍👍
Thanks, man! I always thrive for new content on your channel. You’re a genius!
When the student is ready, the teacher will appear!! Thank you for these videos, you deserve all the success in the world!!
All super helpful and encouraging with no pretense...authentic and honest...refreshing. Prob best summed up by your last comment. Thanks.
Probably the best diy filmmaking video on youtube. Top notch content
Gracias David, cada video que subes aporta mucha inspiración y esperanza. Gracias por tu generosidad y por compartir tus conocimientos. La humildad de seguir subiendo videos es algo que valoramos muchísimo. Lo mejor de UA-cam, gracias.
Wow! You are undoubtedly like a Swiss Army knife for movies. From pre to post production you know every single tool. Watching your videos is so inspirational and fun. Respect!
Can't thank you enough for making videos like this, David. Each one a masterclass in filmmaking!!
I've learnt so much from your videos! I rarely sit through a whole video but yours just kept me hooked. I have a feeling your channel is going to be a godsend when I start my Film & TV prod. course