How to Make a Short Film on a Smartphone - using FiLMiC Pro & a Smartphone Gimbal

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  • @erictidmore8047
    @erictidmore8047 3 роки тому +70

    This is literally a free film degree for anyone just getting started. Great job 👍🏼

  • @patricklevar
    @patricklevar 3 роки тому +37

    This is the Holy Grail Of Mobile Filmmaking 🤩🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

    • @SiHorrocks
      @SiHorrocks  3 роки тому +3

      Thank youuuu Patrick 🥰

    • @nxnu2119
      @nxnu2119 3 роки тому +1

      Hey pat I watch your mobile tips also !

  • @anthonydavis4829
    @anthonydavis4829 3 роки тому +18

    You're a filmmakers best friend.

  • @SamAssadi
    @SamAssadi 3 роки тому +17

    Listen man, there isn't enough that could be said here, I have been watching this and taking notes for the last two days, don't let the one-hour length fool you, this one gives you so much of a detailed overview of the entire process, and it is sooooo helpful. thanks from the bottom of my heart. I am ready now to start learning the details... let's get this

  • @SmartphoneFilmmaker
    @SmartphoneFilmmaker 3 роки тому +28

    There's never been a better time to make short films with your smartphone that's for sure. Can't wait to see everyone's work at the Mobile Motion film festival this year!

    • @lelandbobpalmer
      @lelandbobpalmer 3 роки тому +4

      I agree and understand what you are saying - but, yesterday or two years ago or longer time ago would also have been "never a better time to make short films with your smart phone" :) I think that the point is to just go ahead and actually do it right away, because tomorrow or the future will be even better regarding technology...but it's in the mindset that makes the movie and the "use what you've got at hand mentality". (not trying to talk you down by the way :) ...just thinking out loud here).

  • @insidertelugu
    @insidertelugu Рік тому +1

    Best filmimaking short course on youtube platform.

  • @DANAMIONLINE
    @DANAMIONLINE 3 роки тому +1

    This is the ultimate step by step procedure for filmmaking.

  • @sverrearnes7769
    @sverrearnes7769 2 роки тому

    Impressed! ... makes me feel old. (Been amateur filming since 1968)

  • @AlpacoFilms
    @AlpacoFilms 2 роки тому +3

    This isn't just the best tutorial for making films on phones this is incredibly useful to make films period! Thank you for such a wonderful video!

  • @The_Lazy_Misfit
    @The_Lazy_Misfit 3 роки тому

    I like that you take the time to speak in a manner that leaves open room for the creator to dream, your never single minded in the sense that if it isn’t your way it’s the wrong way. Many many thanks for your flavor of being human.

  • @ViniCavin
    @ViniCavin 2 роки тому +3

    Man… I can’t thank you enough for making these videos. I know it takes a lot of time and effort. Thanks a lot! I’m a total beginner and I was just trying to improve my home made ordinary videos and you’re showing me the wonders of the seventh art! This is awesome!

  • @The_Lazy_Misfit
    @The_Lazy_Misfit 3 роки тому +1

    not sure where to start with the thanks, you highlight very well the aspects which are most important with a serious tone. there isn't much whimsical words coming out of your mouth. very straight forward and concise. I appreciate your insight.

  • @alphaohura762
    @alphaohura762 3 роки тому +7

    An all-in-one video. Thanks for sharing, now I can start making my videos professionally and that's all because of you.

  • @Magictrickslol
    @Magictrickslol 3 роки тому +11

    I'm actually excited to make something now. I'll come back here to let everyone know when I film something!

  • @Magictrickslol
    @Magictrickslol 3 роки тому +1

    Sleeping on something you've written to see it with fresh eyes is something I've used forever when doing any writing, especially essays for school. I'm glad you mentioned it 😎

  • @xhibitplus
    @xhibitplus 4 місяці тому

    This is the best film education on the internet. Thank you 🙏

  • @sheilarb
    @sheilarb 7 місяців тому

    This is so awesome! THANK YOU for being so generous with your knowledge!!

    • @SiHorrocks
      @SiHorrocks  7 місяців тому

      You are very welcome, glad you found it useful and hope you will be able to submit to this years MoMo momofilmfest.com/submissions/

  • @gloriafolasadeabraham7792
    @gloriafolasadeabraham7792 3 роки тому +1

    Your channel is scholarship for filmmakers. This is more or less a full compendium of filmmaking. You should be credited in my forthcoming movie. I have to be be grateful you have deposited a lot in me.

  • @Leehensman
    @Leehensman 2 роки тому +3

    You sir is a absolutely fantastic teacher, have learned so much from you, being paralysed from chest down and wheelchair bound with a manual wheelchair I have some extra hurdles as well as extra benefits ie dolly smooth footage etc, I'm on a budget but using the Zhiyun smooth 4 and S20 FE, love both. If only could find a good clamp to attach gimble to the oversized tubing on my wheelchair frame, anyways just wanted to say big thankyou, if your ever looking for props or a ex Eastend gangster looking wheelchairbound model look me up, I have a ww1 ww2 collection you name a item I will have it.
    Either way I need to meet you if only to shake your hand so if ever in West Sussex look me up.🙏

  • @rupiajunior3990
    @rupiajunior3990 8 місяців тому

    I was looking for silver, and I find gold amazing channel from Mozambique 🇲🇿 ❤

  • @mr_c.i.c
    @mr_c.i.c Рік тому

    You Sir are a legend. You are making UA-cam the best university in the world. I'm glad I found your channel.

  • @barrystepp
    @barrystepp 2 роки тому

    This is best delivery on the promise of a title for any UA-cam video I have ever seen! Fantastic job on this! So helpful!

  • @tundeakinlolu6084
    @tundeakinlolu6084 3 роки тому

    This blew my mind!!!! Total mobile filmmaking course!

  • @kevkabluebird1032
    @kevkabluebird1032 3 роки тому +1

    Regarding apps... i use "kit scenarist" which has pretty much all modules (like Research, Characters etc etc) and more. Its a free app and only the "sync" Features cost money. I just drag and drop my files with all my devices, so i dont need the sync-feature. (Mac, iPad, iPhone).

  • @old9552
    @old9552 2 роки тому

    Thank you sir.
    You are the great.
    Watching from Bangladesh 🇧🇩

  • @pattyspeedmusic
    @pattyspeedmusic Рік тому

    Incredible video. Ty so much. I’ll be shooting a music video next week and although I have quite a bit of experience with performances and filming dancers etc. I learned SO MUCH from this video that will help me stay on task and organized. Ty Ty Ty.

  • @heroicvision
    @heroicvision 3 роки тому +6

    Just in time as I am in the middle of shooting my short film using 2 phones , an LG V40 and LG V60. One phone with the Beastgrip DOF adapter attached to a shoulder rig for stabilization and the other to a Ulanzi DOF on a Moza Air Cross 2 all filmed at night.

    • @SiHorrocks
      @SiHorrocks  3 роки тому +1

      Sounds fun!

    • @patricklevar
      @patricklevar 3 роки тому +1

      Ya bro 🤩 I have been watching you skill up like crazy 🤩🙏🏾👌👌👌👌👌

    • @heroicvision
      @heroicvision 3 роки тому

      @@patricklevar 😁😁👍

  • @stuckonurbanstudio
    @stuckonurbanstudio Рік тому +1

    I am still watching this in 2023 and in fact watched it half a dozen times. haha. This is good content. Just want to recommend another alternative to handbrake. "Shutter Encoder". I used it to transcode my pixel 7 videos to VP9 before I import it to premiere pro. This is a very good transcoder too. Free too. Realize I have watched you for so long but I haven't subscribe on this account. lol.

    • @SiHorrocks
      @SiHorrocks  Рік тому +1

      thanks for the tip! Glad you are getting the most out of this video 😎

  • @gtstventertainment
    @gtstventertainment Рік тому

    This is the best tutorial covering absolutely every part of filmmaking in less that an hour. You’re great sir. I’m going to make a short film using the information I have learnt here and will submit it to you. Thanks for the knowledge.

  • @TeraYost
    @TeraYost Місяць тому

    I was looking for a beginner's how-to-be-a-filmmaker kind of thing, and your video didn't disappoint. I realized I knew almost nothing (including the phone stabilizer thingy was called a gimbal 😂). Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience ❤

  • @SiHorrocks
    @SiHorrocks  3 роки тому +25

    Become a Video Creator Pro: geni.us/VideoCreatorPro
    Timestamps
    00:00 Intro
    01:03 Getting Started
    01:42 How to Get Story Ideas
    03:00 How to Write a Short Film
    05:00 Best Screenwriting Apps
    06:08 Storytelling 101: Show Don't Tell
    06:38 How to Develop a Screenplay
    07:18 How to Write a Low Budget Film
    08:15 How to Find Film Locations
    08:55 Casting a Short Film
    10:00 Planning a Short Film
    10:55 How to Make a Shot List
    11:34 How to Make a Storyboard
    12:44 How to Find Props & Costumes
    14:29 How to Schedule a Short Film
    15:41 What is the "Film Look"?
    16:50 Create the Film Look with FiLMiC Pro
    18:04 How to Shoot Takes
    20:04 Media Management in FiLMiC Pro
    21:07 How to Direct Actors
    22:47 How to Rehearse Actors
    23:33 How to Light a Short Film
    24:47 Which Shots Do You Need?
    26:15 How to Shoot a Dialogue Scene
    27:54 FiLMiC Pro Settings for a Short Film
    28:57 FiLMiC Pro - Should we shoot in LOG?
    30:05 Smartphone Gimbal for Dialogue Scenes
    30:31 The (other) 180 Degree Rule
    31:19 How to Shoot Close Ups
    32:23 Gimbal Close Up Move
    32:59 How to Shoot Insert Shots
    33:26 Hollywood Style Gimbal Shots
    35:40 How to Record Dialogue Audio
    37:59 Low Budget Audio Tip
    38:49 How to Record Background Audio
    39:14 How to Use Foley & Sound Effects
    40:26 How to Find Free Sound Effects
    41:07 How to Edit a Short Film
    42:13 How to Sync Audio in Adobe Premiere
    44:25 How to Color Grade a Short Film
    46:53 How to Add Music to a Short Film
    49:02 How to Sound Mix a Short Film

    • @taskaras4137
      @taskaras4137 3 роки тому

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    • @canada4ever853
      @canada4ever853 3 роки тому +1

      omg UA-cam algo sucks! This video is a gold mine! Idk why I am recommended cringy TikTok videos rather than something amazing like this.
      Thank you!!!!!

    • @wiillthebarbertv9415
      @wiillthebarbertv9415 2 роки тому

      @@canada4ever853 seriously, I've been binge watching his videos, I've seen this one 3 times because I want to absorb all the information
      .

  • @sayanmistry8222
    @sayanmistry8222 2 роки тому

    Very very much appreciated your effort for sharing this information 😃🙂😃

  • @edohd5016
    @edohd5016 3 роки тому

    Thanks God I check for your videos manually, otherwise I would miss this one. It is a proper watch I needed in this exact moment in time.

  • @kirankumardodamani6507
    @kirankumardodamani6507 2 роки тому

    Love and respect from india🇮🇳

  • @EdwardKilner
    @EdwardKilner 2 роки тому

    Not any regrets for the length of the video. Very valuable. At times, I said I knew that, then you told me something I had forgotten. Not an unfamiliar thing for an older person. I remember back in 1968, an 8mm system became available that would sync the image with audio on a cassette recorder. As a student, beyond my means, but I did think about how I would use the kit to make a film. Never persued it. But in the back of my mind, … . This, and my new OM4 might result in something. Maybe, “They Came For Easter Dinner”. Starring my granddaughter. Have a whole month to plan it. Excuse me, have work to do … .

  • @Nectar730
    @Nectar730 3 роки тому

    This tutorial is a well laid out manual for mobile film making. If in doubt, consult this tutorial. Great job as always.

  • @NormanBaatz
    @NormanBaatz 3 роки тому +1

    This is so great! I felt like being in a Film 101 class with all the main takeaways condensed into 50 minutes 😊 Exceptionally high actual-content-per-minute ratio, much higher than usual on UA-cam!

  • @SamuelSantos-cm5oh
    @SamuelSantos-cm5oh 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for such a great explanation!

  • @AkilezNewEngland
    @AkilezNewEngland 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the class. I love it. God Speed!

  • @gm.adhyanggono8908
    @gm.adhyanggono8908 10 місяців тому

    Hi Simon, it's quite interesting to follow your video on UA-cam regarding filmmaking utilizing smartphones. You seem to master very well the limits of the gadgets, but that is exactly what makes your explanation reasonable and plausible. Thank you very much.

  • @TheJourney1982
    @TheJourney1982 Рік тому

    Thanks for this Simon. I’m absolutely driven to become a filmmaker - I am very grateful for this video.

  • @namucase93
    @namucase93 3 роки тому

    That was quite an extensive video. I learn something new from each of your videos. And now I will have to rewatch the guide on how to film two people again. Thank you Mr. Simon.

    • @SiHorrocks
      @SiHorrocks  3 роки тому +1

      Very welcome! Glad you find it useful Omar

  • @RanjiKwatra
    @RanjiKwatra 3 роки тому +1

    Absolutely brilliant 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @darwintrinidad5294
    @darwintrinidad5294 3 роки тому

    Absolutely Gem! For some of us who doesn’t have a proper film schooling but eager to learn, you making this journey really interesting, fun and motivating. Thank you so much for your encouragement.

  • @effendi777
    @effendi777 3 роки тому

    fascinating...thank you sooo much...great work

  • @ivanhiloma9246
    @ivanhiloma9246 3 роки тому

    Wow, it s like i took a free short course after watching this video. Thank you. Maraming Salamat Sir

  • @mumbaikachallenge5526
    @mumbaikachallenge5526 2 роки тому

    Genius is the Word❤️

  • @SunilChacko1
    @SunilChacko1 2 роки тому

    what a knowledge sharing video!...Thank you!!!!

  • @msstudio7110
    @msstudio7110 3 роки тому

    your work is very helpful thanku guys

  • @royvdboorn
    @royvdboorn 2 роки тому +1

    What a FANTASTIC video! Thank you.
    I run a music production studio and am a sound engineer. I am looking into smartphone filmmaking as I find it very interesting. I have my Samsung S21+, a smartphone gimbal and a Mavic Mini drone.
    I want to make a music video for one of my customers but my big personal goal is to make a documentary about the Island of Crete.
    I hope to film some hiking footage combined with drone footage and some interviews. Do you have a video on this type of film? Where the island is the main character.
    Thank you 😊

  • @JourneyMaster
    @JourneyMaster 2 роки тому

    Extremely useful information. I just bought an iPhone 11 Pro for this very purpose. Thanks so much for making this invaluable video!

  • @TheAlyciatracy
    @TheAlyciatracy Рік тому

    I have found this and your entire channel instrumental in guiding me on my first journey as a director shooting a short film and choosing specifically to shoot on a smartphone. I'll let you know how it goes!!

  • @markleytaxidermy4980
    @markleytaxidermy4980 Рік тому

    Fantastic information, thank you.

  • @qulturemedia7542
    @qulturemedia7542 2 роки тому

    Brilliant. Just brilliant.

  • @sushanth5737
    @sushanth5737 11 місяців тому

    Great man love from India

  • @cogmovies
    @cogmovies 3 роки тому

    An outstanding and comprehensive presentation! Thank you. Also, the timestamps are an invaluable addition, along with information on the equipment used.

  • @sreenuvarmafilmmaker
    @sreenuvarmafilmmaker 2 роки тому

    Very informative and useful video.

  • @lechekaflan
    @lechekaflan 2 роки тому

    THIS IS VERY DETAILED VIDEO! LOVE IT, thank you so much

  • @MrDwightsimon
    @MrDwightsimon 2 роки тому

    Thank you for making film school obsolete 👌

  • @whimsymaker
    @whimsymaker 2 роки тому

    Incredible job!!

  • @mrparker4411
    @mrparker4411 2 роки тому +1

    This video is Gem 💖🔥

  • @meshachoroke7623
    @meshachoroke7623 3 роки тому

    Wow that was amazing

  • @siljareuter7699
    @siljareuter7699 2 роки тому

    What a huge amount of great tipps and helpful rules. Thanks

  • @andrewah15
    @andrewah15 Рік тому

    What a great and informative video. Thanks for sharing. I really enjoy the process of film making.

  • @MabroukSaad
    @MabroukSaad 3 роки тому +1

    This is an extraordinary era , where extraordinary people like you live and share ! Thank u 🙏

  • @Ashraf247
    @Ashraf247 3 роки тому

    Superb bro awesome work

  • @Ashraf247
    @Ashraf247 3 роки тому

    It's really so helpful video Love you bro

  • @macjonald
    @macjonald 3 роки тому

    I love you so much - I've immediately joined your patreon! What a great tutor!

    • @SiHorrocks
      @SiHorrocks  3 роки тому

      Hey John thank you! And welcome to my Patreon 😃🥰

  • @eztiger8573
    @eztiger8573 3 роки тому

    Simon, I'm absolutely gobsmacked! This is such an insightful and generous knowledge sharing video. I take my hat off to you. Thank you so much.

  • @ajithmangattoor3903
    @ajithmangattoor3903 3 роки тому

    I cant stress this point enough.. this is the Holy Bible of film making .. i am pretty sure the upcoming oscar winners will be using this as the reference for film making❤️❤️
    Kudos to you Simon 😊😊 Such a great video.
    I am planning to make a short film and i will definitely put your name in Thanks List❤️

  • @MrPhillipsTheChangeAgent
    @MrPhillipsTheChangeAgent 2 роки тому

    Amazing tutorial. I learned so much. Can’t wait to incorporate these things.

  • @m4lk3s
    @m4lk3s 3 роки тому

    That‘s just absolutely brilliant. Thanks a lot for the great videos, including this one! 👍

  • @fergalkendall7080
    @fergalkendall7080 3 роки тому

    Absolutely brilliant! Thank you very much for all your amazing tuition videos!!!

  • @chasethebagtv313
    @chasethebagtv313 2 роки тому

    You change my life

  • @andrewfrost8866
    @andrewfrost8866 Рік тому

    Absolutely incredible and so very informative!

  • @seshamadhavi
    @seshamadhavi 3 роки тому

    Thanks alot. Thank you so much sir.🙏

  • @juliahbracewell
    @juliahbracewell 3 роки тому

    Thank you - this was so helpful. Just starting out on my UA-cam journey. Just bought the gimbal through your affiliate link.

    • @SiHorrocks
      @SiHorrocks  3 роки тому

      Great to hear Julia! You're very welcome

  • @JeremyDeBose
    @JeremyDeBose 3 роки тому

    Dang this was beyond good.

  • @karlbyron4497
    @karlbyron4497 3 роки тому

    Amazing work. I appreciate the tutorial and I super appreciate the depth of this tutorial. Thankyou for the inspiration :).

  • @king-curse
    @king-curse 3 роки тому

    A really good screen writing program for computers is Kit Scenarist. It’s also free

  • @ivanr2304
    @ivanr2304 Рік тому

    Great tutorials! You do an amazing job ! Thank you for your teaching

  • @wiillthebarbertv9415
    @wiillthebarbertv9415 2 роки тому

    Amazing video!

  • @DanielSalcedoMD
    @DanielSalcedoMD 3 роки тому

    Awesome video! It really helped improve my pre-shoot workflow, it’s impressive how much time you can save when you are well prepared. Thanks for sharing your experience 👍

  • @epictips
    @epictips Рік тому

    Salute your hardword ❤️

  • @aritradas7241
    @aritradas7241 3 роки тому

    Sir could you please upload a video on camera setup and movement for making film .. Humble request ... Thank you sir

  • @raymondmenard5444
    @raymondmenard5444 3 роки тому

    My god that was a detailed run through. I new most of the parts of the process, but never in such details. Wish i could spend some time with you on a production, i would learn so much. Thank's for sharing so much knowledge with the community. I did a few amateurish videos of family stuff and a couple of events with both the Lumix LX100 and my Sony A-6000 at the time. Not bad but not very good either, there's quite a steep learning curve in cinema i find, but i have a solid photography background so it helps a little. I got an iPhone 12 Pro max last week after my kids kept pressuring me to change my old iPhone 5s. I am amazed by it's video quality i must admit, i just thought getting the Pro max would make things easier for me regarding phone calls, getting e-mails and searching on google, but man i see the video potential of this amazing phone so i'll be getting more equipment and start doing more movies now. I already have tripods, a video head, colour/grey chart, ND filters and even a little slider and a Rhode Lavalier mic. It is more than i need to get started i suppose, but i would also like to get a gimbal and a decent cage and focus pull system in order to try and use old legacy lenses i have. In that respect i was wondering if you could perhaps make a video on the subject. I mean i have no idea of the crop factor involved trying to fit full frame lenses on such a small sensor, what would the effective focal length of a 50mm be on the iPhone 12 Pro max for instance ? Do the lenses have to be cinema dedicated or can normal photo lenses be used ? I'm sure many of us have similar questions. By the same token could you do a bit about computers and an overview as to what we should aim for in terms of processing power, memory etc. Last time i edited videos in Adobe Premiere Pro (which i found quite intuitive for a beginner by the way), my old iMac mid 2011 could handle 4k clips or it would slow down something terrible when applying a lot of colour grading, transitions and sound effects. I was lead to believe that laptops were a good solution for rendering because of their smaller screens, is there any truth to that ? As you can see i have a lot of questions, i am really eager to learn, i have a lot of time on my hands being retired now. Yesterday i downloaded Filmic and experimented with it all day, i managed to understand the focus pull technique and it just got my imagination going even more. I have so many ideas for movies i'd like to make one day. Have a great day and again thank you sir.

  • @df98156
    @df98156 2 роки тому

    Mad props to Frod for destroying The One Ring 4:39 :P

  • @Ngahu_must.be-crazy
    @Ngahu_must.be-crazy 3 місяці тому

    This is Great i will us it to learn

  • @lisabaxter7786
    @lisabaxter7786 8 місяців тому

    Fantabulous

  • @mikerusznak
    @mikerusznak 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much for sharing. Really enjoyed this tutorial.

    • @SiHorrocks
      @SiHorrocks  3 роки тому

      Thanks for watching Michael! 😁

  • @BackassWordsWeirdworld
    @BackassWordsWeirdworld 3 роки тому

    This was a good video. A good starting point. Thank you for sharing. God bless.

  • @joolinoschannel8566
    @joolinoschannel8566 2 роки тому

    This is really excellent. Thank you.

  • @riteish1018
    @riteish1018 3 роки тому

    Thanks Simon! Love!

  • @sahajtrivedi3677
    @sahajtrivedi3677 2 роки тому

    Hi Simon,
    Great content! How to make a vacation story?
    Thanks.

    • @SiHorrocks
      @SiHorrocks  2 роки тому

      Thanks Sahaj! Just working on a video about that. Coming soon...

  • @sreejithbabu3278
    @sreejithbabu3278 3 роки тому

    I dont really no how to thank you..u r a big inspiration..so grateful for ur effort and time spent for all these videos..
    Thank you so much ..so much learned ..
    Much inspired and got the positive belief i needed for my project.

  • @Not_Yuto_Horigome
    @Not_Yuto_Horigome 2 роки тому

    Damn I don't know what to say!!! Very cool and informative to say the least. Motivated me to the point now I feel like I can make my own short film although ive just scratched the surface on videography..........as in I've only started learning it this week. haha

  • @ironrobotfilmsllc3790
    @ironrobotfilmsllc3790 3 роки тому

    Probably the best filmmaking overview I have seen. Very well done. On a side note. I would keep that mannequin head in a locked trunk, stored in a locked cellar. Just saying.

  • @cometier
    @cometier 2 роки тому

    I love your channel! Thanks so much for providing such easy to watch educational videos. I also love your narration and voice over quality. Do you have a video in which you describe your audio setup for recording voice over?

    • @SiHorrocks
      @SiHorrocks  2 роки тому

      this is about recording audio in general ua-cam.com/video/uta6A20_vMc/v-deo.html

  • @yaobxz8966
    @yaobxz8966 3 роки тому

    You’re a legend ✨✨ keep it up

  • @happylifmindfully
    @happylifmindfully 3 роки тому

    Simply awsome!
    👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
    💎