I feel like channels like yours and Peter's are basically giving me a film degree on the side of the things im already doing! Love this and thanks so much Matti!
This is exactly why I think 360 cameras will never replace traditional cameras. It completely ignores the art of composition and framing! Great reminder, I always need to remember the importance of composition!
WeekendWarriors I agree completely, and that feature is really cool, but simply watching things in 360 I feel like there always seems to be something missing, and that is composition.
If VR cinema ever happen one day it might get there to the point where having a 360 to film might be a cool thing to have. But maybe even there filming an environment of that kind might be better to just build a 3D environment instead of trying to film the 360 environment. I don't know.... By the way what I mean by VR cinema I mean to be able to turn around and be able to look at everything there is around but not having to have a controller to interact.
Love the topic. Too much money is spent on fancy gear (which we all love I know) but the fundamental stuff just gets left out such as composition. Thanks for highlighting this Matti :-)
I'm so stoked you featured my video! Feedback was outstanding. Thank you so very much. It really gave me more confidence and lots of hunger to keep practising! I really can't say how happy I am 😊
I completely agree with you, its basic filmmaking. HOWEVER what is also basic filmmaking, is using composition in the WHOLE shot. For example, that drone shot of the sea where you said there is nothing to focus on, That is the whole point! Its a wide angle of beautiful scenery, your suppose to be in awe with the shot not a subject. You can't have a subject in every single shot, thats not creative.
My film professors always tell me, you have to understand the rules before breaking them. Perhaps he could have dwelled on the creative aspect of the "bad shots".
Why are there even dislikes? You're killing it with these feedbacks, they're very educational and I think most travel vloggers should learn at least a thing or two these days about composition instead of just accumulating excessive gear. Thanks for sharing these tips with us!
"My eyes were at peace with the frame." That statement is profound, dude. Stuff in my filmmaking brain is really starting to click after hearing that. Thank you.
One of the most important things before fancy transitions and stuff... thanks for highlighting the "lines" and the focus points, it makes sense to me now :)
Thank you for staying on the topic. The dialog composition fit the video. I did not feel distracted by anything, nothing at all....except for the advertisements. Nothing you did wrong. Thanks for the awesome lesson.
Hi Matti, I wouldn't use the word "suck" to describe how someone learning might be composing. I know how awesome you are and how much you want to help us grow. You're one of my favorites, and I don't want someone getting turned off by that and not give your channel a chance. They'd be missing out. Keep the content coming!
I dont have a camera yet so watching your channel its the way i have to keep hype while im triying to earn some money i finally get it!! Id love to win that canon and start to put in work all the content that you have brought us!!!
Lots of value in this video and that kind you to the people who submitted videos. They went a lot way to helping everyone understand framing and composition
I think this was your best video yet. You're always a pleasure to watch, but you seemed so much more relaxed and comfortable with talking to the camera this time. Love this series and your advice is always spot on. Thanks, Matti.
Your lessons, talks, vlogs posses heavy information, which really helps learners, like me. Lots and lots of things to learn from you. Can't thank you enough.
Very interesting. Only one thing I'd like to add: you always explain why ONE shot is good or not so good, but depending of the EDITING a shot that feels off by itself can work as an element of the overall movie. I think what I want to say is that a movie isn't only a succession of independant beautiful pictures.
It's so funny. I met lots of people who are stuck when it's about composition...not only in film making, but for concept art and backgrounds in general. So many complain about why they don't get better or not getting enough comments and positive feedback. In the end you are good at using your gear, but when the fundamentals are not learned...or you even forgot about that you miss so many good opportunities. I mean it has a reason why Disney (specially the classics)for example are loved by so many...it's not only about storytelling, character design, fx and colours. It is about leading the eye and create a feeling through composition. And even professionals have to get back to the basics sometimes...just to remember how it works. :) . Thank you so much for sharing!!! PS: Even though Cinderella is not my favorite Disney movie...it has an incredible composition...WOAH! . Enjoy your daaay!
totally agree on this. nxt time I shoot, ill pause for a while and think about the composition. 😄 thanks for this free knowledge! 😄🙏👌 simple one of the best! 👍
I only and only cannot imagine, to go out with no composition in my head. Well, yeah, truth: I made it! But before I hit the record button, at least there I going to think about it! How to work like, without?
Hi Matti, I discovered your channel today (after seeing Peter's night time photography tutorial, then yours on filming). Thank you sooo much for THIS composition tutorial. You have now at least 2 fans (we will share this with people in our circle) of your work and channel. I hope it will help us to improve the quality of our work with filming. Thank you so much for the extremely valuable content!
For the shot at the tent, I think that’s it weird because the clouds are moving towards the centre, but the tent is to the right of centre...there seem to be two focal points. Great tips, thank you!! Xx
Really good feedback on these videos. I think often we place a shot because we think it "will look cool" when in fact it's not achieving anything. For example, the low angle shot pointing at the little rocks while the person walks away on the left. A cool perspective but the net result isn't desirable. This video also challenges us (me) because I ALWAYS want to avoid overcast, dreary days, yet these reviewed videos show how you can get some really good looks and use colour to make things pop. Awesome.
I think there are some occasions where breaking from the conventional approach to framing and composition can actually help story by conflicting with what the viewer expects. You do want to be careful with experimental shots though as they can really be overdone or unnecessary.
Awesome advice! One pitfall I have fallen into is that it's really easy to want to use footage that was high-effort. Time-lapse footage is really hard to trash because it's difficult to repeat and so much can go wrong. It requires the most planning of anything I have ever shot.
Helmet mounting an action cam is great for composition. Every where you turn your head to look the camera follows. and having a camera with a Gimbal or HyperSmooth stabilization is key because you don't want people to feel like it is too rough to watch.
i really enjoy watching your videos because you give your honest opinions of each clip for us viewers to understand why you think that way. very very helpful
Great video Maddi! I like the new angle too, its easier to watch this way with the leading lines like you said, and without the light behind your head!
Congratulations, excellent tutorial on an unexciting topic, you have your own style, speak clearly and have a good sense of humor, you also have a new subscriber.
You make some very strong points! 👌 The only thing I would differ on would be the advice on symmetry. It takes effort to create symmetry, but not as much creativity. I like compositions that took a little more time, effort, and creativity to balance out an asymmetrical shot or design. But that's just a preference of mine.
Great video. This has been the number one most helpful video I have watched on composition. I love your comparisons and find them super helpful. I look forward to trying out some of these techniques in my content. Now I feel I not only understand composition but know how I can apply it. Cheers.
My head is spinning I'm so new to film making. I'm mobile UA-camr everything I do is with my phone. But still I won't stop learning this is great video
This is the first time I've seen one of your videos. Nice. The reason the tent shot didn't work is that the smooth motion of the moving clouds in the sky gently draw your eyes to the upper center horizon. The disjointed and jerky motion of the people became static noise while my eyes were drawn to the smooth, natural movement of the clouds. - IMO -
Unusual compositions can be artistic or symbolic choices. Directors add their own style to their movies by playing with composition, camera movements...
Thanks! It feels almost all videos on film making are about software and gear. It helps In the beginning, sure, but my biggest headache are composition and flow of the film (sequencing).
Your videos are so cool! I am going to use your technics in my next video which will be up soon. Ever since watching stuff like this I have got way better shots.
Thanks for the tips! I totally agree with you! While I am saving up money to upgrade to a better dslr, I am making the most of what I've got and focus more on composition and story, rather than what equipment I use. Great video and new subscriber to your channel!
Never gonna shut your vids off man, inspiring, if you and Peter ever wanna take a nobody an dsee how fast you can make him a somebody I'd gladly be your student :) I strive to work from home to be able to Dad to the extreme still.
Hey, do you happen to have finnish family roots, since you have very finnish name? Did you know you have same name as one of the most famous finnish criminals from late 1800's? Anyway, keep up the good work, love your content, really inspiring.
Matti! Big fan of your stuff. Hopefully you can remember this but, In one of your videos you were talking about how to get the 2:35 crop without using black bars. I have been searching all over for it but I can seem to find which video it was in, I would appreciate it my man, keep up the dope content! Thanks again.
thank you so much, i think this one is a really good one. I have learnt a lot here! quick question for you guys " Are you able to make a cool travel video without Slow Mo? "
Who's excited for 100k GIVEAWAYS!!!! Can't wait!
who wouldnt be?! :D Thanks for your channel.
TravelFeels me to
Thanks a lot from Kazakhstan!!!
obviously manh!
🖑 love your channel! You inspire me!
I feel like channels like yours and Peter's are basically giving me a film degree on the side of the things im already doing! Love this and thanks so much Matti!
Thats how I learned! Just watching tutorials and actually getting out there and making films
This is exactly why I think 360 cameras will never replace traditional cameras. It completely ignores the art of composition and framing! Great reminder, I always need to remember the importance of composition!
Yep so true! Its an interesting tool but I dont think it will ever replace traditional film.
there's also composition in 360 videos.....
WeekendWarriors I agree completely, and that feature is really cool, but simply watching things in 360 I feel like there always seems to be something missing, and that is composition.
Philip Reber check " humble" videoclip (kendrick lamar) the part with 360 camera
If VR cinema ever happen one day it might get there to the point where having a 360 to film might be a cool thing to have. But maybe even there filming an environment of that kind might be better to just build a 3D environment instead of trying to film the 360 environment.
I don't know....
By the way what I mean by VR cinema I mean to be able to turn around and be able to look at everything there is around but not having to have a controller to interact.
Love the topic. Too much money is spent on fancy gear (which we all love I know) but the fundamental stuff just gets left out such as composition. Thanks for highlighting this Matti :-)
Yep sooo true! Its the hard answer that most people dont want to hear
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I'm so stoked you featured my video! Feedback was outstanding. Thank you so very much. It really gave me more confidence and lots of hunger to keep practising! I really can't say how happy I am 😊
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I completely agree with you, its basic filmmaking. HOWEVER what is also basic filmmaking, is using composition in the WHOLE shot. For example, that drone shot of the sea where you said there is nothing to focus on, That is the whole point! Its a wide angle of beautiful scenery, your suppose to be in awe with the shot not a subject. You can't have a subject in every single shot, thats not creative.
My film professors always tell me, you have to understand the rules before breaking them. Perhaps he could have dwelled on the creative aspect of the "bad shots".
Why are there even dislikes? You're killing it with these feedbacks, they're very educational and I think most travel vloggers should learn at least a thing or two these days about composition instead of just accumulating excessive gear. Thanks for sharing these tips with us!
"My eyes were at peace with the frame." That statement is profound, dude. Stuff in my filmmaking brain is really starting to click after hearing that. Thank you.
Love the constructive critique. It's so much to learn.
Constant learning for all of us!
One of the most important things before fancy transitions and stuff... thanks for highlighting the "lines" and the focus points, it makes sense to me now :)
I feel like channels like yours are basically giving me a film ideas of the things im already doing! Love this and thanks so much
Thank you for staying on the topic. The dialog composition fit the video. I did not feel distracted by anything, nothing at all....except for the advertisements. Nothing you did wrong. Thanks for the awesome lesson.
Hi Matti, I wouldn't use the word "suck" to describe how someone learning might be composing. I know how awesome you are and how much you want to help us grow. You're one of my favorites, and I don't want someone getting turned off by that and not give your channel a chance. They'd be missing out. Keep the content coming!
Yes! This is exactly what I needed right now as a beginner! About to look up as many composition videos as I can!
Why go to film school when we have the travel feels channel
Well thats what I've been saying! ahah
degrees. That's kinda it
If you're looking to build a network of people who work in the same industry / more opportunities to get paid work, it helps quite a bit actually.
hahah, very true
I dont have a camera yet so watching your channel its the way i have to keep hype while im triying to earn some money i finally get it!! Id love to win that canon and start to put in work all the content that you have brought us!!!
Lots of value in this video and that kind you to the people who submitted videos. They went a lot way to helping everyone understand framing and composition
I think this was your best video yet. You're always a pleasure to watch, but you seemed so much more relaxed and comfortable with talking to the camera this time. Love this series and your advice is always spot on. Thanks, Matti.
well said
bro i watched 4 ads for you
Haha nice 😂
Your lessons, talks, vlogs posses heavy information, which really helps learners, like me. Lots and lots of things to learn from you. Can't thank you enough.
Very interesting. Only one thing I'd like to add: you always explain why ONE shot is good or not so good, but depending of the EDITING a shot that feels off by itself can work as an element of the overall movie. I think what I want to say is that a movie isn't only a succession of independant beautiful pictures.
It's so funny. I met lots of people who are stuck when it's about composition...not only in film making, but for concept art and backgrounds in general. So many complain about why they don't get better or not getting enough comments and positive feedback. In the end you are good at using your gear, but when the fundamentals are not learned...or you even forgot about that you miss so many good opportunities. I mean it has a reason why Disney (specially the classics)for example are loved by so many...it's not only about storytelling, character design, fx and colours. It is about leading the eye and create a feeling through composition. And even professionals have to get back to the basics sometimes...just to remember how it works. :)
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Thank you so much for sharing!!!
PS: Even though Cinderella is not my favorite Disney movie...it has an incredible composition...WOAH!
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Enjoy your daaay!
totally agree on this. nxt time I shoot, ill pause for a while and think about the composition. 😄 thanks for this free knowledge! 😄🙏👌 simple one of the best! 👍
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I only and only cannot imagine, to go out with no composition in my head. Well, yeah, truth: I made it! But before I hit the record button, at least there I going to think about it! How to work like, without?
Thanks for the hint with the horizon line leading to the eye of the main character. Did not realize that so much before.
Love this channel so much, i always come away feeling so inspired to go out and shoot! Just wanted to say a massive thankyou for being you!
travel feels your videos make the difference for professionalism ! you know whats up! You are the best
Hi Matti, I discovered your channel today (after seeing Peter's night time photography tutorial, then yours on filming). Thank you sooo much for THIS composition tutorial. You have now at least 2 fans (we will share this with people in our circle) of your work and channel. I hope it will help us to improve the quality of our work with filming. Thank you so much for the extremely valuable content!
I allmost never watch gear videos. But videos like this are gold. Composition is so important!
you are absolutely right
TravelFeels + Peter Mckinnon = Film School
I thank God you guys exist, as a beginner/noob this kind of contents is like a treasure. =)
For the shot at the tent, I think that’s it weird because the clouds are moving towards the centre, but the tent is to the right of centre...there seem to be two focal points. Great tips, thank you!! Xx
totally loved the reflection in the thumbnail !!
Can't go wrong with reflections!
yes!!! i agree
This moment, when you watch a TravelFeels video and you realize your film just gets analysed by you. Wow! Thanks for the Input. It means a lot!
composition is everything!!!! i need to implemented it into my photography and footage!!!!
Really good feedback on these videos. I think often we place a shot because we think it "will look cool" when in fact it's not achieving anything. For example, the low angle shot pointing at the little rocks while the person walks away on the left. A cool perspective but the net result isn't desirable.
This video also challenges us (me) because I ALWAYS want to avoid overcast, dreary days, yet these reviewed videos show how you can get some really good looks and use colour to make things pop. Awesome.
Honestly one of the best videos on composition i've ever seen, really helpful stuff!
I think there are some occasions where breaking from the conventional approach to framing and composition can actually help story by conflicting with what the viewer expects. You do want to be careful with experimental shots though as they can really be overdone or unnecessary.
yep!
Awesome advice! One pitfall I have fallen into is that it's really easy to want to use footage that was high-effort. Time-lapse footage is really hard to trash because it's difficult to repeat and so much can go wrong. It requires the most planning of anything I have ever shot.
This is one of my favorite videos so far. Very helpful! Gear is fun, but making people better with knowledge is so much more helpful.
Helmet mounting an action cam is great for composition. Every where you turn your head to look the camera follows. and having a camera with a Gimbal or HyperSmooth stabilization is key because you don't want people to feel like it is too rough to watch.
i really enjoy watching your videos because you give your honest opinions of each clip for us viewers to understand why you think that way. very very helpful
Also noted is the 3 layers in some of the shots make it very comfortable to look at.
Composition! Who knew? Thanks for this! Really opened my eyes up to the reasons my brain likes some shots more than others.
hey man i just wanna say thank to you, because I just started shooting and it's very important to be having content like yours.
Great video Maddi! I like the new angle too, its easier to watch this way with the leading lines like you said, and without the light behind your head!
It's not easy to find inspiration and ways to challenge yourself, travel feels does this for me video after video. awesome!
Composition is everything!
Congratulations, excellent tutorial on an unexciting topic, you have your own style, speak clearly and have a good sense of humor, you also have a new subscriber.
You make some very strong points! 👌 The only thing I would differ on would be the advice on symmetry. It takes effort to create symmetry, but not as much creativity. I like compositions that took a little more time, effort, and creativity to balance out an asymmetrical shot or design. But that's just a preference of mine.
Great video. This has been the number one most helpful video I have watched on composition. I love your comparisons and find them super helpful. I look forward to trying out some of these techniques in my content. Now I feel I not only understand composition but know how I can apply it. Cheers.
My head is spinning I'm so new to film making. I'm mobile UA-camr everything I do is with my phone. But still I won't stop learning this is great video
Great video! It was very professional the way you gave positive feedback on the videos while teaching what works best when it comes to composition.
Well done. Very much enjoyed your feedback and could see how I can implement your points in my work NOW. Thanks and please keep them coming.
This was a great video! I thought the critiques were very helpful and I benefited from that a ton. Please keep it coming!
U r the one big reason y I am into filming and video editing now . Love u travel feels.❤❤❤
I watch ur videos . thank you for helping me to thrive
you are doing a great job mate ❤❤
Thats awesome! Keep doing it
Dude...you should call this series “The Feelback.” Great concepts too!
The feelback sounds amazing
thank you so much! I really didn't pay much attention to this but I will try to from now on!
This is the first time I've seen one of your videos. Nice. The reason the tent shot didn't work is that the smooth motion of the moving clouds in the sky gently draw your eyes to the upper center horizon. The disjointed and jerky motion of the people became static noise while my eyes were drawn to the smooth, natural movement of the clouds. - IMO -
well said " than just focusing on gear and tech"
that moved me, hmmm
thanks, I do often forget the importance of composition.
Turn on the notifications! Thank you for dropping knowledge. Learning so much.
this is an awesome video and one of the MOST important thing ever seen...!! well done Matti
Looove this video, so helpful!! Also, you have such a nice voice. It's so easy listening and sounds so friendly. Canadian fan here ❤️👊
Unusual compositions can be artistic or symbolic choices. Directors add their own style to their movies by playing with composition, camera movements...
Thank you Matti for teaching us!!!
Matti! thanks for taking the time to teach some key aspects, I can truly use everything you say! keep going man!
i just love your feedback videos! really educative, easy to comprehend, beautifully explained! thank you for making them!
Great Composition tutorial. I have to significantly improve in this area. So much to learn. Thanks for the tips.
i also have to implement more composition into my work
Finally figured composition out thank you soo much
Cheers much Matti, great simple follow explanations, plus examples
i'd LOVE to see more of composition videos!
Thanks! It feels almost all videos on film making are about software and gear. It helps In the beginning, sure, but my biggest headache are composition and flow of the film (sequencing).
This is great. I should watch this once a year and see how I am improving.
Thanks, Matti! Your tips are super useful and important as always :)
Thank you!
i have greatly benefited from his videos and i'm sure you will find it will greatly help you
Your videos are so cool! I am going to use your technics in my next video which will be up soon. Ever since watching stuff like this I have got way better shots.
this video is priceless. thanks for sharing! the feedback with videos as examples is brilliant!
Thanks so much!
This guy's vids are insane. I learn so much!
You are one of the best teachers! I really like your advices and tips. :)
Really love the style and information of this video. Thanks!
Matti, you rock. Thank you for your UA-cam tutorials. Just bought all 3 Udemy course, hope more to come.
Oh wow thanks so much! Really appreciate you supporting the channel. And yes much more to come!!
This was so helpful! Used what I learned in a photoshoot today so thank you for putting out the high-quality content...per usual :)
Dude I could play you saying umpa lumpa on repeat with your accent for days on end.
Dude!! Always learning a lot from your videos! Keep 'em coming 🤘🏼
Thanks for the tips! I totally agree with you! While I am saving up money to upgrade to a better dslr, I am making the most of what I've got and focus more on composition and story, rather than what equipment I use. Great video and new subscriber to your channel!
Great video! Very nice to see you taking the time to respond to the comments.
Hey matti i would suggest for you to continue this feedbacks, it is helpful and informative
Learning so much from these videos! Thank you so much 🙏
Amazing
Perfect!
Great idea taking a look at those videos and providing tips.
Great concept for a video, enjoyed the critiques!
Excelent job, bro! Real info! Shoutout from Brazil!
Love your vids, so much quality content and so beautiful to watch. Amazing.
Never gonna shut your vids off man, inspiring, if you and Peter ever wanna take a nobody an dsee how fast you can make him a somebody I'd gladly be your student :) I strive to work from home to be able to Dad to the extreme still.
3:40 it's because the island on the left takes up too much space. if it were a blank lake on that side it would look way better.
Hey, do you happen to have finnish family roots, since you have very finnish name? Did you know you have same name as one of the most famous finnish criminals from late 1800's? Anyway, keep up the good work, love your content, really inspiring.
Precious precious, thanks Matti you're always an inspiration :)
I was first thinking, this vid is about software like Natron (compositing) ... then i realized it's about composiTION! :D Well done, thanks!
This is amazing. I have watched a lot of your videos and learned a lot. Subbed!
"Well, your composition sucks." Great video and honest feedback. Thanks, Matt! :)
Matti!
Big fan of your stuff. Hopefully you can remember this but, In one of your videos you were talking about how to get the 2:35 crop without using black bars. I have been searching all over for it but I can seem to find which video it was in, I would appreciate it my man, keep up the dope content! Thanks again.
thank you so much, i think this one is a really good one. I have learnt a lot here!
quick question for you guys " Are you able to make a cool travel video without Slow Mo? "