The last section of this video "Be Safe", is something not a lot of people talk about. I am so glad you mentioned this because this has been my biggest fear that usually stops me from exploring my options when am alone. I once tried a long shot with me walking away but I kept wanting to turn around and see my gear is still there. It was so much anxiety that I gave up on the shot and did not enjoy filming either. Its not good if you cant enjoy the filming process. urgh!!
0:22 #1 Carry the right gear 1:24 #2 Plan your shot 1:52 #3 Lock off your focus 2:58 #4 Optimize framing and composition 3:53 #5 Consider sequence and continuity 4:51 #6 Use a variety of focal lengths 5:49 #7 Add movement in post 6:46 #8 Get more angles/perspectives 7:17 #9 Secure your gear
"Movement in post," that's where I often forget how powerful that can be. I concentrate so much on continuity, I forget that creativity is just as important! Just a little bit of movement can step up the level of the whole video. Thank you for reminding me to always remind myself about that. Great tips as always, thank you Jeven!
Yeah I also found manual focus to be the way to go for every shot where AF is not an absolute necessity. Few things makes a shot look as amateurish as AF going bananas :P
You the MAN Aldryn 👊🏽 Would be cool to see some different angles & unique ground perspectives mixed in with all the drone shots. But as you know, your content is highly watchable already. Cheers. (You the MAN too Jeven. Didn’t wanna leave you out 🤜🏽🤛🏽)
Thanks for this valuable 9 easy steps for better Solo B Roll because I work solo right now and have no collaborations till I master my tips and find my Gener. Keep educating us by sharing your practical knowledge.
Jeven, I wanted you to know how much I appreciate you and your page! I have loved videography since I was 16. But with life, sometimes we choose not to follow our passions. 😔 now that I’m 37... I’m getting back into it and of all the channels I’ve found and videos I’ve watched, yours is the best!! Thank you so much for creating your content and I look forward to leaning on your tips and tricks more going forward!!
You answered this question in a separate thread recommending Skydio. Totally genius. I am now studying to write the Drone Pilot Certificate exam. Thank you very much.
Hey Jeven, thanks a lot for all your tips! I would love more tips filming kids highlight videos.. I’ve been doing iPhone videos and using InShot app which I’m actually quite happy about it! My insta is @1000hoursoutsidehk if you have time to check it out :) I’m a mom and learning the videos for the past 2 weeks! It’s been really fun!
Lots of great tips and things to think about, thanks! I'm starting to film videos in relatively static settings (designing/building with electronics, metalwork, and so on), and am somewhat struggling with making them dynamic/cinematic as a solo shooter. It's a combination of most of the work being done in one place, my hands being full doing The Thing, and it being quite tricky to get a camera in a place to get a good angle. It's frustrating as the work itself is cool (at least I like to think so, hah)!
Well, One of my problems is one of the points that you mention. My favorite is 16mm sigma and I found myself shoot everything with that lens only. I'm trying hard to get rid of this bad habit but while I'm shooting (especially in a studio set up where I move around and shoot), I often forget and seeing myself doing that again.
thanks for all the great advice in this video!! I was struggling with feeling that my videos were too static, getting a LOT of angles made a huge improvement and makes the edit more interesting 🙌🏼
I started watching you because of you dji mini 2 tutorial... I can't get enough of your content! I really appreciate that you out it all out there and help people like me who are just starting out.
We have a small UA-cam channel and your tips are perfect. I will work on some of your sequence tips next video. Thank you for sharing. A big thumbs up to you.
Thanks Jeven, loved it. I'm planning to start another channel and getting to the point where I want to be in my own videos, telling a story. Your videos are helping lots.
I legit gave up on filming myself like this because it never turned out good. Even though I backpack for a living 😂. Cameras and filming are not my gift. This video helps a ton. Thanks!
Dear, sir, again, you made most useable and valued: How-To-Film perfect for me being a total beginner to use an action camera setup! Much much appreciated! Best regards from Sweden and please stay safe and immensely richly blessed! 💯👍❣
Great information. I use my GoPro for most of my shots in my trail-building videos. A rock, a tree branch (with the clip), the ground, a log, a stump, all become a tripod for me.
I have only just got my first video up. I’m on my second edit and I quickly realised because I lack a lot of different shots (maybe lacking excitement to keep getting the camera out) I have found it’s a lot harder to make it interesting . The idea of slow push ins will make it heaps easier. I liked the shot from inside the roof tent and hadn’t thought of doing that with mine. Defo going to use that and think more outside the box. Cheers mate!
Great tips! I'm glad you mentioned being safe - I was going to ask about ways to do this in a public place. I've never put my camera down and walked a short distance away without someone noticing. I swear I was 3 feet away from my camera when a guy walks up and shouts, "A camera!!" Most people aren't that obvious, but you can see their eyes widen, & they start to look around to see if anyone is near (I always am). So it makes a variety of shots and focal lengths next to impossible when you're alone.
I have seen a few of your vlogs now. Thanks for revealing your secrets so that a muppet like myself can make something somewhat ok! Love your work. Garth. Australia
Thank You Jeven for helping me understand when to use manual focus. Thank you for mediating mediocrity student film making. For ten years i have been using my android device for my through hiking videos. So far it has been a matter of how I approached the frame work. I just finished up 400 miles on the California Coastal Trail using a LG8 Android Device I also carried the dji mini 3 pro kit. I am looking at going to the next phase from Android Camera to Mirrorless Camera. It is important in long distance wilderness solo hiking to keep the gear as light as possible I am shopping around ..today I have been looking at the Canon Eos 100 which is 1.25 LBS (without added lens) I wanted to take this moment to tell you how much you are appreciated what you are laboring and doing really helps people find direction for good film discretion and decision making .... Thank You Jeven 👊
Wow this is such an informative tutorial video. I always preferred taking a selfi-stick to video myself on my journeys but now you gave me so many good tips. So thanks so much. Cheers
As always, I learn a lot from you and your videos. Thanks for those and your other contributions to the filmmaking community. Based a lot on what I've learned, I'm now taking a new approach to creating content. Happy New Year to you and your family! :-)
For the first time I actually had someone help me film on my last videos. It opened up some interesting things that I never normally get to do. But I still got my best shots from the work I just did myself. I wish I had found this video last year. The auto focus tip is a huge one that I learned the hard way. Manual focus on my shoots is still one of the biggest things I struggle with. As I am filming myself I often miss the mark a little and end up just slightly out of focus. It's so annoying. But auto focus is far worse and has caused me to spend hours of my life on reshoots. Thank you for making this. It is really great.
This breakdown is so helpful. I have a Google sheet where I write down all shot types for different styles - with a gimbal, locked off, handheld and so on... but in this video you convey key principles which give a much more clear vision of things. You would think this stuff is obvious... but without consciously remembering that (and making it a habit through the repetition) there is no learning. So basically I love this kind of videos, very helpful.
That was a very good video with great information. I like your UA-cam channel because you teach others about ways to improve one's photography and videos. Many UA-camrs do not create original, creative, or informational content anymore. You do. I appreciate your hard work in putting together your content. Keep up the good work.
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The last section of this video "Be Safe", is something not a lot of people talk about. I am so glad you mentioned this because this has been my biggest fear that usually stops me from exploring my options when am alone. I once tried a long shot with me walking away but I kept wanting to turn around and see my gear is still there. It was so much anxiety that I gave up on the shot and did not enjoy filming either. Its not good if you cant enjoy the filming process. urgh!!
Ya I was wondering the same Lol... I would turn around every 30sec to make sure my gear is still there... How then
0:22 #1 Carry the right gear
1:24 #2 Plan your shot
1:52 #3 Lock off your focus
2:58 #4 Optimize framing and composition
3:53 #5 Consider sequence and continuity
4:51 #6 Use a variety of focal lengths
5:49 #7 Add movement in post
6:46 #8 Get more angles/perspectives
7:17 #9 Secure your gear
Thanks 🙏
"Movement in post," that's where I often forget how powerful that can be. I concentrate so much on continuity, I forget that creativity is just as important! Just a little bit of movement can step up the level of the whole video. Thank you for reminding me to always remind myself about that. Great tips as always, thank you Jeven!
That Manual Focus advice is gold.! I've been struggling with the autofocus I never get the proper look.
Yeah I also found manual focus to be the way to go for every shot where AF is not an absolute necessity. Few things makes a shot look as amateurish as AF going bananas :P
Great reminders. It's so much work to film yourself, but it is always worth it!
Great video Jeven. I need to add more angles when I shoot . These are great tips.
It takes more time but I always end up using them in the edit
You the MAN Aldryn 👊🏽
Would be cool to see some different angles & unique ground perspectives mixed in with all the drone shots. But as you know, your content is highly watchable already. Cheers.
(You the MAN too Jeven. Didn’t wanna leave you out 🤜🏽🤛🏽)
And remember the rule of the rude dinner guest in your edits. Arrive late and leave early 😊
Great video, this helps me out 👍🏽
This video really helpful, thank you sir
I totally appreciate you!!🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻. I am a 58yr. old starting my own channel. You are my “Go To Person!!” ...your baby girl 👧 is precious 🎀
Gina - congrats! I'm almost 55 myself and having so much fun with all of this!
@@donaldoutdoors Awesome! best of luck to you! Jeven Dovey is the very best!
I think I might watch this every time before I go film myself as a reminder. Great on the run cinematography advice.
When the camera fell so did my heart
yeah rip lens. 😢
Oh yeah
The best film school on You Tube. Pure gold!
Very cool video! Great content! Thanks for sharing buddy! 👍😎🤙
Great video helps a lot,need to watch it again.
so useful i'm learning everything you say thank you
Im a fan of your cinematic shots, really shows you know what you're doing. Thank you for the tips❤🙏💪
I appreciate that!
Thanks for this valuable 9 easy steps for better Solo B Roll because I work solo right now and have no collaborations till I master my tips and find my Gener. Keep educating us by sharing your practical knowledge.
Jeven,
I wanted you to know how much I appreciate you and your page! I have loved videography since I was 16. But with life, sometimes we choose not to follow our passions. 😔 now that I’m 37... I’m getting back into it and of all the channels I’ve found and videos I’ve watched, yours is the best!! Thank you so much for creating your content and I look forward to leaning on your tips and tricks more going forward!!
This is so addictive. Ive watch a lot of your videos. 👏👏👏👏
You answered this question in a separate thread recommending Skydio. Totally genius. I am now studying to write the Drone Pilot Certificate exam. Thank you very much.
Really great video. Just what I needed. I’m about to try my first ‘on location’ video. It’s given me lots of things to think about. Thanks.
Thank you, inspire me
What kind of videos do you make? What are you struggling with most?
Hey Jeven, thanks a lot for all your tips! I would love more tips filming kids highlight videos.. I’ve been doing iPhone videos and using InShot app which I’m actually quite happy about it! My insta is @1000hoursoutsidehk if you have time to check it out :) I’m a mom and learning the videos for the past 2 weeks! It’s been really fun!
Lots of great tips and things to think about, thanks! I'm starting to film videos in relatively static settings (designing/building with electronics, metalwork, and so on), and am somewhat struggling with making them dynamic/cinematic as a solo shooter. It's a combination of most of the work being done in one place, my hands being full doing The Thing, and it being quite tricky to get a camera in a place to get a good angle. It's frustrating as the work itself is cool (at least I like to think so, hah)!
Well, One of my problems is one of the points that you mention. My favorite is 16mm sigma and I found myself shoot everything with that lens only. I'm trying hard to get rid of this bad habit but while I'm shooting (especially in a studio set up where I move around and shoot), I often forget and seeing myself doing that again.
I make “funny” “commentary “ and I’ve learned sooo much from your videos. I wanna vlog like you too 😭
thanks for all the great advice in this video!! I was struggling with feeling that my videos were too static, getting a LOT of angles made a huge improvement and makes the edit more interesting 🙌🏼
Jeven you have become my favorite filming/ UA-cam teacher. Awesome video !
That opener with the camera falling is so good.
Been there ha ha ha!
Very helpful, thank you 🙏
Your one of those jeep people that look at me weird when I roll through in my H1. BUT, I am obsessed with your videos and learning thanks.
Super dang helpful, thank you Jeven!
Great video, thank you for sharing!
I started watching you because of you dji mini 2 tutorial... I can't get enough of your content! I really appreciate that you out it all out there and help people like me who are just starting out.
We have a small UA-cam channel and your tips are perfect. I will work on some of your sequence tips next video. Thank you for sharing. A big thumbs up to you.
thanks, Mr Jeven for sharing us this steps
Man what are you really doing here
@@BigGuure he's learning 😂
Awesome video bro! Learned something new!!🤙🏽
Thanks Jeven, loved it. I'm planning to start another channel and getting to the point where I want to be in my own videos, telling a story. Your videos are helping lots.
I legit gave up on filming myself like this because it never turned out good. Even though I backpack for a living 😂. Cameras and filming are not my gift. This video helps a ton. Thanks!
Dear, sir, again, you made most useable and valued: How-To-Film perfect for me being a total beginner to use an action camera setup! Much much appreciated! Best regards from Sweden and please stay safe and immensely richly blessed! 💯👍❣
You are master Jeven 😍 am beginner in UA-cam and vlogging and I am learning from you alot 😀
Brilliant vid man just what I needed 👊🏼
Btw waiting for you DJI FPV vid 😁
Amazing video Jeven. Great stuff!
Great information. I use my GoPro for most of my shots in my trail-building videos. A rock, a tree branch (with the clip), the ground, a log, a stump, all become a tripod for me.
I'm just starting out with video production and came across this video. Great advice. Thank you
Thanks for these! I’m learning a ton. I hope to film some adventures in my old truck soon
What a video bro!! Helped me a lot 🫶🏼
Glad to hear it!
I have only just got my first video up. I’m on my second edit and I quickly realised because I lack a lot of different shots (maybe lacking excitement to keep getting the camera out) I have found it’s a lot harder to make it interesting . The idea of slow push ins will make it heaps easier. I liked the shot from inside the roof tent and hadn’t thought of doing that with mine. Defo going to use that and think more outside the box. Cheers mate!
Thanks for these great tips. They are very helpful for my next projects.
The new studio looks nice; thanks for another killer video.
This is information what I looking for 🙂 other people's videos tips is all the same ♥️
Awesome video as always. Much appreciated my man.
Brother!!
Your content is pure 🔥🔥🔥
Great tips! I'm glad you mentioned being safe - I was going to ask about ways to do this in a public place. I've never put my camera down and walked a short distance away without someone noticing. I swear I was 3 feet away from my camera when a guy walks up and shouts, "A camera!!" Most people aren't that obvious, but you can see their eyes widen, & they start to look around to see if anyone is near (I always am). So it makes a variety of shots and focal lengths next to impossible when you're alone.
Great tips thanks. How do you blend all the different clips from drone, camera, gopro so they appear to be a seamless color profile?
I have seen a few of your vlogs now. Thanks for revealing your secrets so that a muppet like myself can make something somewhat ok! Love your work. Garth. Australia
Thanks for these videos. Your approach is easy to understand, insightful and dead on point for what we are hoping to improve on.
Jeven - this is hands down one of the most valuable videos I’ve watched. Thank you!
I really like this type of video. I learn a lot, as a small creator and often film alone. Thanks for this and many other of your videos 😀👍👍
Good video and great value Jevon. Thank you for this content, very inspirational...
I'm really enjoying your content Jeven! Learning a ton about story telling and I greatly appreciate it ;) All the best, Jay
Sir,
It was amazing,thank you so much,🙏🙏🙏🙋♂️
Thank You Jeven for helping me understand when to use manual focus. Thank you for mediating mediocrity student film making. For ten years i have been using my android device for my through hiking videos.
So far it has been a matter of how I approached the frame work.
I just finished up 400 miles on the California Coastal Trail using a LG8 Android Device I also carried the dji mini 3 pro kit. I am looking at going to the next phase from Android Camera to Mirrorless Camera.
It is important in long distance wilderness solo hiking to keep the gear as light as possible I am shopping around ..today I have been looking at the
Canon Eos 100 which is 1.25 LBS (without added lens)
I wanted to take this moment to tell you how much you are appreciated what you are laboring and doing really helps people find direction for good film discretion and decision making ....
Thank You Jeven 👊
Super helpful with what I want to achieve with my UA-cam videos. Thank you!
Lots of great advice in here. I plan to watch this periodically to remind myself. Thank you.
Great tips for us solo-filmers! Your tip on variety, changes in foreground, etc. is helpful. Thanks.
This bloke is my new sensei. Helping me go to the next level! Yew thanks mate
Excellent. And thank you for making it short and sweet.
Top info. Well put together. Thanks Jeven. 😀
Thank you so much. That was really helpful. You are awesome :)
Very useful tips. Definitely will help me improve my filming skills. Thanks a lot 😊
This was super helpful. Its all about the details. Great info Jeven
Wow this is such an informative tutorial video. I always preferred taking a selfi-stick to video myself on my journeys but now you gave me so many good tips. So thanks so much. Cheers
major help, thank you. Love the wrangler
The comment you made about locking focus is super helpful for me! Thank you!
Just curious: where is the location you were at in the shot 1:15? Looks like a beautiful spot 🤩
Northern Nevada
Yes,we need more of how to film yourself by yourself and thank’s
Super useful tips. Thanks JD.
As always, I learn a lot from you and your videos. Thanks for those and your other contributions to the filmmaking community. Based a lot on what I've learned, I'm now taking a new approach to creating content. Happy New Year to you and your family! :-)
Jevon,
I’m researching and planning to start a UA-cam channel. You’re videos are excellent thanks for the great info I’m learning a lot.
Excellent tips loving it so much ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks so much 😊
Best tutorial mate. Sensible, simple and easily understood, even for an Aussie. Keep up the great work.
Thank you for these tips and will try to do these tips and trics🙂
Thoroughly enjoyed this video. Thank you so much for sharing! Have to really think outside the box when you're your own camera crew 😅
really good info. glad somebody FINALLY made a video like this...
Very cool video!! So interesting and helpful!! Keep going with video like this one...
Thumbs Up for the real struggle shown right at the beginning at 0:06 sec. It hooked me up straight away!
OMG such great instruction! You really think these through. Thank you so much.
Great video. Got me to sub. I will watch/like/share with my wife any of these you make.
Great video, I had to subscribe. I have a question . How can I incorporate different frame rates on a time line?. For example time laps and slow mo.
Really useful tips. Best 8 minutes of the day!
Thanks you very much for very useful and creative tips how to film myself. I really appreciate it! 👍
For the first time I actually had someone help me film on my last videos. It opened up some interesting things that I never normally get to do. But I still got my best shots from the work I just did myself.
I wish I had found this video last year. The auto focus tip is a huge one that I learned the hard way. Manual focus on my shoots is still one of the biggest things I struggle with. As I am filming myself I often miss the mark a little and end up just slightly out of focus. It's so annoying. But auto focus is far worse and has caused me to spend hours of my life on reshoots.
Thank you for making this. It is really great.
Love all your content Jeven. This is no exception. Thank you!!
This breakdown is so helpful. I have a Google sheet where I write down all shot types for different styles - with a gimbal, locked off, handheld and so on... but in this video you convey key principles which give a much more clear vision of things. You would think this stuff is obvious... but without consciously remembering that (and making it a habit through the repetition) there is no learning. So basically I love this kind of videos, very helpful.
You always made my day buddy, thanks for the new info :)
Thanks, got some great tips here, especially about using the longer lenses.
So many useful tips… Thanks Jeven 👍
That was a very good video with great information. I like your UA-cam channel because you teach others about ways to improve one's photography and videos. Many UA-camrs do not create original, creative, or informational content anymore. You do. I appreciate your hard work in putting together your content. Keep up the good work.
I've been eyeing that PD tripod for a while.... :) just a tad $$
Its worth it
Agree with Jeven. Really good and compact.
@@JevenDovey how much
@@albertthedogeinstein7983 $349.99
@@JevenDovey Don't you ever use a fluid head? When could it be useful? For example, to film animals like you do with the ball head?
great video man keep up the amazing work
What a smart way to introduce one video from another
Well done, thank you for the tips !!!