The Process of Practicing Cinematography All By Yourself is now up on the channel showing you how I improve my cinematography skills! Here is the video: ua-cam.com/video/saaoPkGlyTA/v-deo.html
When I was a teenager (back in the 90s) all I wanted was to be a filmmaker. This continued until the early 2000s (before UA-cam) and I had various cheap cameras, some of which were so big they mounted on my shoulder. But it never left. I want to make cinematic vlogs, not because I am extra important or think my life is interesting, but I just enjoy looking at life through that cinematic lens. It's not real, it's dream-like. But it's wonderful.
This is one of the channels that gave me the courage to start my UA-cam channel 9 months ago about self development. Now I have 1,668 subs and > 1k hours of watch time. I know it’s not comparable with others but I’m still proud I started because I’ve been learning so many lessons that I could haven’t learned without getting started in the 1st place.
@@JohanFitFoodie Whoever you are, I don't know you personally but I can say that you're one of the non-judgmental and open-minded people who is not fixated on tangible or external factors in order to learn from someone like me. Just because someone doesn't have a piece of paper as a credential, doesn't mean that person is not entitled to share personal experiences with the hope & intention to inspire others. Keep up with whatever it is that you're doing to improve mankind or improving your life even to a slight degree each day. This is just one part of a bigger puzzle for creating my UA-cam channel about holistic health. I literally could have died back when I was 14 years old due to major depression but here I am right now replying to you, a UA-camr, who's full of fulfillment and dedication to help others to be a better version of themselves. I ain't better than anyone else but my old self. That's all that really makes this UA-cam thing more meaningful and enjoyable. Thanks so much for your support! I am hoping that you can join me with this endless personal development journey! :)
@@nathananderson8720 fantastic to hear your story! I try to learn and develop while I can, trying to be humble for what I don't know. Best of luck on the UA-cam greetings from Jakarta, but typically Beijing. Next up: editing some vlogs 😊🏙️🌄🍖🍗
@@JohanFitFoodie Whoever you are, I don't know you personally but I can say that you're one of the non-judgmental and open-minded people who is not fixated on tangible or external factors in order to learn from someone like me. Just because someone doesn't have a piece of paper as a credential, doesn't mean that person is not entitled to share personal experiences with the hope & intention to inspire others. Keep up with whatever it is that you're doing to improve mankind or improving your life even to a slight degree each day. This is just one part of a bigger puzzle for creating my UA-cam channel about holistic health. I literally could have died back when I was 14 years old due to major depression but here I am right now replying to you, a UA-camr, who's full of fulfillment and dedication to help others to be a better version of themselves. I ain't better than anyone else but my old self. That's all that really makes this UA-cam thing more meaningful and enjoyable. Thanks so much for your support! I am hoping that you can join me with this endless personal development journey! :)
Congratulations! A room filled with 1000 people sitting there listening to you is a BIG room!! No one is you, so comparison isn’t valid. You ‘re doing great! Celebrate the wins and be easyyy🎉
I agree with what you said about watching movies for cinemagraphic inspiration. For instance, I rewatched the movie joker yesterday and was flabbergasted by the cinematography.. The problem is movie cinematography is not easy to duplicate using smartphones and basic cameras
@@HarishBabuM because the really stunning unique shots use high priced equipment and come from years of experience.. I'm talking about the shots that just take your breath away
@@EverywhereNYC i mean i agree, but there are films that use famously low-budget setups and manage to create beautiful images around the limitations of the medium. like shadows by cassavetes and following by nolan
The examples both from existing films and your own work were really helpful to see. You've got me thinking about how I can play around visually with the stories I want to tell. Thanks
learning 3d engines are an excellent way to practice it. as you try a lot of shots quicker than in real life. only downside is, it takes time to create and animate the models. but honestly if you're just practicing then it doesn't matter how detailed your scenes are, which increases the learning speed as well. personally i use blender and maya but i recommend blender for beginners. GOOD LUCK
I hope that's a good sign. With this video, time seemed to pass slowly. It felt longer compared to entertainment videos, but in a good way. Definitely was worth watching.
Wow, I never realized how kind and friendly you are! I wish I had enough money to send you too much gifts to show my appreciation. Wishing you all the best, buddy. I really admire your simplicity. By the way, just to clarify, I'm not gay! LOL
I have a s23 Ultra phone, and I intend to buy some lens to work with it and to improve my skills. I'm passionate about cinema since I was a child. I studied acting in college, but now I struggle to get hired in a production. It's a crazy business, and I felt like I'm nobody so many times, even with my wild big dreams reflecting the shots from the movies I've watched. Your video gives me strengh, Dylan, to frame myself and show all this feelings to the world insted of waiting for them to see me.
I appreciate the thoughtful selection of music for various scenes in your content (surprisingly, it's not highlighted as one of the points!). It significantly enhances the storytelling, elevating the overall experience by a factor of 10. Unlike many vlog-style videos on UA-cam that tend to excessively rely on music to convey sophistication in their storytelling, your approach strikes a perfect balance.
Just found you, and man... I'm so inspired to get started. Right now I'm more of an audio guy (Radio producer) but cinema has always intrigued me. Thank you for making this seem accessible for beginners! I hope to bring some beautiful stories to life and inspire like you.
This is a great introduction for cinematography - scenes, lens, lighting ideas...I thoroughly enjoyed it, and listened and watched intently throughout. Cheers! Sean
That record player shot with you, golden bro. I love how you focus on all the important elements. Also the audio and flow in this video is brilliant and has so much useful information. Love the film references, and messages too. Amazing video. Keep it up ❤
This is an absolutely fantastic video, I am in awe! I am a young aspiring filmmaker and this video is helped and inspired me more than words can say. Your cinematography is guenuinely some of the best I've ever seen, I aspire to be as good as you some day. Thank you.
I am glad I found this today. I am starting a small business and all the advice about product filming and photography is so uncomfortable to me - bright, commercial etc. I like taking different forms of art and merging them together. It is a beautiful thing to play with and makes me feel that I can create stories and atmosphere around my business that is not cookie-cutter and draws from my interest in art and story-telling. Really appreciate this!
I have to say this was one of the best videos I've ever seen on UA-cam. Captivating, as well as instructive. How many times will I have to watch this to become aware of all of the things I don't know. Watch it again, and learn one more thing. You have taught this old dog a lot of new tricks. And that's not even getting to _inspiring_ I am impressed, young man. Best wishes.
Fantastic ! I liked what you mentioned. Especially « If you have to rely on someone, the best one is yourself ! » I assume it was good for me to hear it again this morning :) Glad, I watched your video !
Thanks a lot for that video. It's truly inspiring and motivating. It's my first time watching one of your videos, but definitely not the last. Keep up the good work!
I’m sure glad to have come across this video, I found myself being overwhelmed with just having myself to work with, I’ve been studying digital cinematography well over a year now and this video spoke inspiration to me from start to finish .
I am one of those newbies who get attracted by everything and only have quasi-superficial knowledge on it, but what i do have (taken from taken) is imaginating a story very in a very vivid way, and a lot of respect with art as i'm currently a software engineer and i hate what i do everyday. hope cinematography is not boring as in the core but attractive on the outside.
I wish I had discovered you sooner. This is wise and inspirational, without any fluff. Your pointers about resources for reference shots etc are extremely helpful too.
Although breadth of skills improves with age, real creativity tends to slide once beyond your twenties. Older guys call back on things they've seen before, things they've had success with in the past. Experience gives you efficiency to pull something off, but it takes work to keep trying to expand the box.
Another great source of inspiration and where you learn basics are paintings. Like classic paintings, Rembrandt, Vermeer, Ajwasowski etc. at my first year as cinematography student our teacher made us go to painting gallery every weekend and study classical paintings. He said that everything photographer needs like composition, lightning, colors can be found in works of greatest painters. Also it develops your taste in visual arts. And as I said composition, light, color was mastered by painters long ago before camera was invented, so you can learn a lot from them.
This is awesome Dylan! Please keep making videos about practicing cinematography all by yourself, it's gonna help a lot of us who want to shoot something nice without bothering others xD
Interesting reflections, but in the realm of cinema, it's not a linear progression. From the mundane to the extraordinary, technical elements matter, yet they alone don't create a lasting impact. What truly defines a memorable piece is the strength of its characters. While perfecting your craft with continuous takes is commendable, without substantial narrative depth, your films risk becoming mere fleeting images devoid of significance. That's the reality of it.
the video is so incredibly helpful. I have watched a lot of videos on video shooting & cinematography in the last few days and none of them were as helpful. thank you thank you thank you 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚
I love cinema. Now Im living in Havana, Cuba. Im from México city, Usually when you love cinematography you try to do good things. After watched your video I will try to shoot my everyday routine, Havana is really special. Thanks for share.
Excellent video. I'm a photographer and want to learn cinematography, I just haven't known where to start. This channel is incredibly helpful. Please keep creating content.
This was great. I am a self taught artist currently teaching myself to animate and this video gave me a very real place to start. Thank you. I can turn this dream into reality by applying the practical steps you mentioned.
Ironic you say don't draw inspiration from youtube videos yet your whole video is a Gawx video. It doesn't matter where you get your inspo from. get wide shot inspo from travel cinematics, learn framing from interviews, get grading ideas from reels, learn macro shooting from food tutorials. Even Greg Freiser talked about how he gets ideas from youtubers
Love how you mentioned focused on one thing first like the framing and then worry about introducing lighting etc down the road. So that you can be creative about the one thing you’re focusing on 🙌🏽
5:55 some helpful advice I've also heard was watch movies that are bad at this as well - considered to have failed. It's helpful for gaining insight on common mistakes to avoid and to see the true nuance between good and bad
Exactly what I needed to get back to recording more vlogs. I had just given up mainly due to lack of inspiration, watching your video makes me want to go back and try. Thanks.
The Process of Practicing Cinematography All By Yourself is now up on the channel showing you how I improve my cinematography skills!
Here is the video:
ua-cam.com/video/saaoPkGlyTA/v-deo.html
"Filmmaking is one of the most complicated and highest forms of art there is. " I cannot agree more.
Art is simple
Not at all lol
It's my favorite art form thats for sure
Its an opinion
does art require a skill mastered over a long period of time?
When I was a teenager (back in the 90s) all I wanted was to be a filmmaker. This continued until the early 2000s (before UA-cam) and I had various cheap cameras, some of which were so big they mounted on my shoulder. But it never left. I want to make cinematic vlogs, not because I am extra important or think my life is interesting, but I just enjoy looking at life through that cinematic lens. It's not real, it's dream-like. But it's wonderful.
I subscribed to your account and I’ll be here to watch whatever you make. Dreams are what we should live for, and if you want to do it, I’ll watch it.
DO IIITTTT!!! You have the stuff already! Bless the world with your journey 🙏🏽💗 I would love to see what you grow into! 😊
Subscribed to your channel as well. I’m rooting for you.
8:57 "The one person you can always rely on is yourself" ... that hit deep
My major is screenwriting and i think visual thinking is very important for those who learn about film. Your video inspires me a lot. Thank you!
This was such generous teaching, especially to someone who is is new to all of this - thank you xx
Thank you!!
You made a free video cost money, haiya
This is severely underrated. Masterpiece editing, lighting, color grading, wow!
100%
This is one of the channels that gave me the courage to start my UA-cam channel 9 months ago about self development. Now I have 1,668 subs and > 1k hours of watch time. I know it’s not comparable with others but I’m still proud I started because I’ve been learning so many lessons that I could haven’t learned without getting started in the 1st place.
Great job, I'm still working the first 1k subs haha! Let's make 2024 the best so far 🔥
@@JohanFitFoodie Whoever you are, I don't know you personally but I can say that you're one of the non-judgmental and open-minded people who is not fixated on tangible or external factors in order to learn from someone like me. Just because someone doesn't have a piece of paper as a credential, doesn't mean that person is not entitled to share personal experiences with the hope & intention to inspire others. Keep up with whatever it is that you're doing to improve mankind or improving your life even to a slight degree each day. This is just one part of a bigger puzzle for creating my UA-cam channel about holistic health. I literally could have died back when I was 14 years old due to major depression but here I am right now replying to you, a UA-camr, who's full of fulfillment and dedication to help others to be a better version of themselves. I ain't better than anyone else but my old self. That's all that really makes this UA-cam thing more meaningful and enjoyable. Thanks so much for your support! I am hoping that you can join me with this endless personal development journey! :)
@@nathananderson8720 fantastic to hear your story! I try to learn and develop while I can, trying to be humble for what I don't know. Best of luck on the UA-cam greetings from Jakarta, but typically Beijing. Next up: editing some vlogs 😊🏙️🌄🍖🍗
@@JohanFitFoodie Whoever you are, I don't know you personally but I can say that you're one of the non-judgmental and open-minded people who is not fixated on tangible or external factors in order to learn from someone like me. Just because someone doesn't have a piece of paper as a credential, doesn't mean that person is not entitled to share personal experiences with the hope & intention to inspire others. Keep up with whatever it is that you're doing to improve mankind or improving your life even to a slight degree each day. This is just one part of a bigger puzzle for creating my UA-cam channel about holistic health. I literally could have died back when I was 14 years old due to major depression but here I am right now replying to you, a UA-camr, who's full of fulfillment and dedication to help others to be a better version of themselves. I ain't better than anyone else but my old self. That's all that really makes this UA-cam thing more meaningful and enjoyable. Thanks so much for your support! I am hoping that you can join me with this endless personal development journey! :)
Congratulations! A room filled with 1000 people sitting there listening to you is a BIG room!! No one is you, so comparison isn’t valid. You ‘re doing great! Celebrate the wins and be easyyy🎉
I agree with what you said about watching movies for cinemagraphic inspiration. For instance, I rewatched the movie joker yesterday and was flabbergasted by the cinematography.. The problem is movie cinematography is not easy to duplicate using smartphones and basic cameras
Why not?
@@HarishBabuM because the really stunning unique shots use high priced equipment and come from years of experience.. I'm talking about the shots that just take your breath away
@@EverywhereNYC i mean i agree, but there are films that use famously low-budget setups and manage to create beautiful images around the limitations of the medium. like shadows by cassavetes and following by nolan
The examples both from existing films and your own work were really helpful to see. You've got me thinking about how I can play around visually with the stories I want to tell. Thanks
learning 3d engines are an excellent way to practice it. as you try a lot of shots quicker than in real life. only downside is, it takes time to create and animate the models. but honestly if you're just practicing then it doesn't matter how detailed your scenes are, which increases the learning speed as well. personally i use blender and maya but i recommend blender for beginners. GOOD LUCK
I hope that's a good sign. With this video, time seemed to pass slowly. It felt longer compared to entertainment videos, but in a good way. Definitely was worth watching.
Very interesting thank you for sharing your thoughts & skills, yes im really interested
This was a great watch Dylan..
Wow, I never realized how kind and friendly you are! I wish I had enough money to send you too much gifts to show my appreciation. Wishing you all the best, buddy. I really admire your simplicity. By the way, just to clarify, I'm not gay! LOL
Don't worry, my friend, when you read this comment, you'll forget you were ever gay 😌
I have a s23 Ultra phone, and I intend to buy some lens to work with it and to improve my skills. I'm passionate about cinema since I was a child. I studied acting in college, but now I struggle to get hired in a production. It's a crazy business, and I felt like I'm nobody so many times, even with my wild big dreams reflecting the shots from the movies I've watched. Your video gives me strengh, Dylan, to frame myself and show all this feelings to the world insted of waiting for them to see me.
Loved this mannn wish you the best in your projects!
You are blessing for many people who wants to improve cinematography, lovely man, hats off ❤
I appreciate the thoughtful selection of music for various scenes in your content (surprisingly, it's not highlighted as one of the points!). It significantly enhances the storytelling, elevating the overall experience by a factor of 10. Unlike many vlog-style videos on UA-cam that tend to excessively rely on music to convey sophistication in their storytelling, your approach strikes a perfect balance.
Thank you ❤
Just found you, and man... I'm so inspired to get started. Right now I'm more of an audio guy (Radio producer) but cinema has always intrigued me. Thank you for making this seem accessible for beginners! I hope to bring some beautiful stories to life and inspire like you.
Appreciate the nuts-and-bolts approach, and suggestions like 'just stay in one room' and sticking to movies for inspiration. Thank you.
My 'morning routine' video from a few weeks ago: ua-cam.com/video/sNrGg3NaOYc/v-deo.html
Robert Yeoman is Wes Anderson’s DP.
The framing at 10:06 is incredible!!
THAT was freaking fantastic! Thank you so much for making that.
Wow, amazing video. ❤️ Please make a detailed video covering all these aspects in detail. Maybe a series like you mentioned. 🙂
This is a great introduction for cinematography - scenes, lens, lighting ideas...I thoroughly enjoyed it, and listened and watched intently throughout. Cheers! Sean
That record player shot with you, golden bro. I love how you focus on all the important elements. Also the audio and flow in this video is brilliant and has so much useful information. Love the film references, and messages too. Amazing video. Keep it up ❤
Thank you!! I'm really happy with the outcome of the video 🙌🏼
This video in itself is an absolute work of art. You inspired me, dude, thank you.
From someone who doesn't know much about the subject, I can say that I really appreciate your video 👍🏻😊
been watching a lot of your videos. much love and respect bro. thank you
Very good advice, thanks a lot!
loved this keep going
This is an absolutely fantastic video, I am in awe! I am a young aspiring filmmaker and this video is helped and inspired me more than words can say. Your cinematography is guenuinely some of the best I've ever seen, I aspire to be as good as you some day. Thank you.
glad this helped curlymarnick with the walter white profile picture !
I am glad I found this today. I am starting a small business and all the advice about product filming and photography is so uncomfortable to me - bright, commercial etc. I like taking different forms of art and merging them together. It is a beautiful thing to play with and makes me feel that I can create stories and atmosphere around my business that is not cookie-cutter and draws from my interest in art and story-telling. Really appreciate this!
Exactly the kind of video I was looking for, thank you!
I’m unexpectedly surprised at how well and pleasing to the eye this video is made.
Thank You Fella. I appreciate the TIPS and reference platforms. 🙂
fire video man
I have to say this was one of the best videos I've ever seen on UA-cam. Captivating, as well as instructive. How many times will I have to watch this to become aware of all of the things I don't know. Watch it again, and learn one more thing. You have taught this old dog a lot of new tricks. And that's not even getting to _inspiring_ I am impressed, young man. Best wishes.
Amazing. Many thanks for your advice.
Fantastic ! I liked what you mentioned. Especially « If you have to rely on someone, the best one is yourself ! »
I assume it was good for me to hear it again this morning :)
Glad, I watched your video !
Thanks. This was exactly the kind of guide and breakdown I was looking for, and I was surprised at how hard it was to find one!
As an artist learning cinematography is great for learning how to better create poses and shots.
Thank you so much for teaching this information and I’ll be following your series. ❤
New subbie thank you for these tips
Thanks a lot for that video. It's truly inspiring and motivating. It's my first time watching one of your videos, but definitely not the last. Keep up the good work!
I’m sure glad to have come across this video, I found myself being overwhelmed with just having myself to work with, I’ve been studying digital cinematography well over a year now and this video spoke inspiration to me from start to finish .
Bro, thanks for this video! Found it super inspirational for the starting point where I can take my work now that I'm re-starting my creative life
INCREDIBLE , THAT'S WHAT I LOOKING FOR
Thanks man, much appreciated... 49 yr old ex graphic designer, photographer, now cine... much love
This video already wants me to see a series. Thanks.
Thank you for sharing this tutorial. Its really well done and can see the huge effort making this video!
Thank you! I truly appreciate the kind words
Beautiful work! Thanks for all the time you put into this!
I am one of those newbies who get attracted by everything and only have quasi-superficial knowledge on it, but what i do have (taken from taken) is imaginating a story very in a very vivid way, and a lot of respect with art as i'm currently a software engineer and i hate what i do everyday. hope cinematography is not boring as in the core but attractive on the outside.
I wish I had discovered you sooner. This is wise and inspirational, without any fluff. Your pointers about resources for reference shots etc are extremely helpful too.
Although breadth of skills improves with age, real creativity tends to slide once beyond your twenties. Older guys call back on things they've seen before, things they've had success with in the past. Experience gives you efficiency to pull something off, but it takes work to keep trying to expand the box.
Another great source of inspiration and where you learn basics are paintings. Like classic paintings, Rembrandt, Vermeer, Ajwasowski etc. at my first year as cinematography student our teacher made us go to painting gallery every weekend and study classical paintings. He said that everything photographer needs like composition, lightning, colors can be found in works of greatest painters. Also it develops your taste in visual arts. And as I said composition, light, color was mastered by painters long ago before camera was invented, so you can learn a lot from them.
A total package! Gona practice more & get better!
this is great! thanks man
This is awesome Dylan! Please keep making videos about practicing cinematography all by yourself, it's gonna help a lot of us who want to shoot something nice without bothering others xD
Dylan, you're just the best! A treasure trove of brilliance to learn from. Blessings to you!
Interesting reflections, but in the realm of cinema, it's not a linear progression. From the mundane to the extraordinary, technical elements matter, yet they alone don't create a lasting impact. What truly defines a memorable piece is the strength of its characters. While perfecting your craft with continuous takes is commendable, without substantial narrative depth, your films risk becoming mere fleeting images devoid of significance. That's the reality of it.
the video is so incredibly helpful. I have watched a lot of videos on video shooting & cinematography in the last few days and none of them were as helpful. thank you thank you thank you 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚
You've got some great shots here! Definitely inspiring. Thank you!!
I learned a lot from this channel, please keep it updated Dylan, looking forward to the details next video
Thank you and will do!!
Great video. I can appreciate the patience you have for your beautiful shots.
We are here for it!!!
You're ahead of the game my friend!
I love cinema. Now Im living in Havana, Cuba. Im from México city, Usually when you love cinematography you try to do good things. After watched your video I will try to shoot my everyday routine, Havana is really special. Thanks for share.
Excellent video. I'm a photographer and want to learn cinematography, I just haven't known where to start. This channel is incredibly helpful. Please keep creating content.
Your shots are incredible, I’d love to learn more from you 🙏
Youre so nice thank you for sharing!❤
This was great. I am a self taught artist currently teaching myself to animate and this video gave me a very real place to start. Thank you. I can turn this dream into reality by applying the practical steps you mentioned.
This is amazing brother, keep the lessons coming sensei
Totally awesome, this video video give me some crazy ideas!!!
Thank you this was inspirational
Ironic you say don't draw inspiration from youtube videos yet your whole video is a Gawx video. It doesn't matter where you get your inspo from. get wide shot inspo from travel cinematics, learn framing from interviews, get grading ideas from reels, learn macro shooting from food tutorials. Even Greg Freiser talked about how he gets ideas from youtubers
This comment is very helpful but not everyone knows who/what Gawx is
@@coziigurl ua-cam.com/video/yLiBehpMhbw/v-deo.html
He thought we wouldn’t notice😮. The intro is literally copy paste for one of Gawx videos. And obviously the grade has Gawx written all over it too
@derrickvinci yea... ummm who the hell is Gawx. What is that? Another K -Pop boy band
Fan boy detected 😂
You are the best thanks buddy 😍🔥
Love how you mentioned focused on one thing first like the framing and then worry about introducing lighting etc down the road. So that you can be creative about the one thing you’re focusing on 🙌🏽
I need this channel its right on time in my journey.
🧡 loved it
Please make this a series
5:55 some helpful advice I've also heard was watch movies that are bad at this as well - considered to have failed. It's helpful for gaining insight on common mistakes to avoid and to see the true nuance between good and bad
Thank you ❤️ for the lovely suggestion ❤️
Super awesome tips and resources - thanks man.
Can we please get a grain tutortial. It looks so good on UA-cam
I've been waiting for this🔥
I loved this thanks for inspiring me x
this video is pure gold.
Exactly what I needed to get back to recording more vlogs. I had just given up mainly due to lack of inspiration, watching your video makes me want to go back and try. Thanks.
Thank you for your energy
Wow, thank you!
Oh maaaaan, this video is astonishing. Really beautiful, congrats!
I would say Filmmaking/Foley Work/and Music Production is amongst the highest forms of art. I really love architecture too.
Awesome video. Thanks for the references and teachings!
SO many excellent inspo shots in this video as well as a wealth of information. Thank you!
Great and very helpful video Dylan.Many thanks!!
Thanks!
Excellent suggestions. Much appreciated.