Finding the frame

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  • Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
  • cinematic framing is hard. composition is hard. here are some techniques I use to help achieve the look I have in my head. one tool used here is the director's viewfinder app, cadrage. Let me know if you have any questions.

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  • @jordanadudek
    @jordanadudek Рік тому +36

    Babe, the new Blaine video just dropped

  • @RyanKao
    @RyanKao Рік тому +2

    So good man. Such a refreshing change of pace

  • @austin-fl7ot
    @austin-fl7ot Рік тому +12

    i cannot express enough how this channel exactly what i was looking for. there are five billion channels that talk about cinematography in a vacuum, but never actually going through the thought process of getting the shot. For example your lighting vid was incredibly helpful in thinking through building out lighting for a shot i did over the weekend. totally invaluable.

  • @OneMDHealth
    @OneMDHealth Рік тому +2

    This is one of the best filmmaking videos. Pure UA-cam Gold.

  • @bandwagonbull
    @bandwagonbull Рік тому +10

    You’ve outdone yourself 😅 the music, the titles, f**king brilliant. And still, yet again, one of the most insightful videos I will watch this week 🤌🏻

    • @BlaineWestropp1
      @BlaineWestropp1  Рік тому

      Thank you so much. Still experimenting. Stay tuned.

  • @Den-w9h
    @Den-w9h Рік тому +1

    Okay, you are no doubt the best camera/film youtuber I subscribed to in like a year time! Thank you for the app suggestion!

  • @EddiksonPena
    @EddiksonPena Рік тому +1

    Bruh .. I find myself clickin on your uploads the minute they pop up 🔥

    • @BlaineWestropp1
      @BlaineWestropp1  Рік тому

      I hope to provide a true banger on the next one for ya. This one was experimental but I have some cool ideas in the works ☺️

  • @mykeljewell
    @mykeljewell Рік тому +1

    I love that the thumbnail’s framing changed .. very meta

  • @AllThingsFilm1
    @AllThingsFilm1 Рік тому +2

    I love your videos. You approach each video/topic straight forward. No dicking around or rambling. Just straight to what we need to understand about the topic at hand. Thanks.

    • @BlaineWestropp1
      @BlaineWestropp1  Рік тому

      Thanks so much. Trying to always keep it concise but also include a little of the thought process. This video in particular was kind of a test in discussing more of the abstract though process of making an image. Still testing things out.

  • @CineDailies
    @CineDailies Рік тому +2

    I do this same exercise! But you make it looks much more fun haha also, the song drop ayyeee

    • @BlaineWestropp1
      @BlaineWestropp1  Рік тому +1

      haha experimenting a little bit with music now. love it.

  • @snowkombat263
    @snowkombat263 Рік тому +4

    Hey , you truly are a master in composition , it's always a pleasure to watch your videos

    • @BlaineWestropp1
      @BlaineWestropp1  Рік тому

      Thank you so much. I still have a long way to go but I will be documenting it on UA-cam for the foreseeable future 😇

  • @JesusMartinezCreates
    @JesusMartinezCreates Рік тому +5

    Bro love this style man! I am really happy to see more working professionals talk about what it is to freelance in the filmmaking space. Keep it up bro!

  • @buildingpickleball
    @buildingpickleball Рік тому +2

    I look forward to you, Gawx, and gxAce the most now.

    • @BlaineWestropp1
      @BlaineWestropp1  Рік тому

      Thank you :) still experimenting, have some special ideas brewing.

  • @Stedmen
    @Stedmen Рік тому +1

    Instantly purchased the app. Thank you for putting me on game!!!

  • @TudorBaba
    @TudorBaba Рік тому +2

    I should work on my next youtube video to make a new Resolve tutorial but this channel is so gooood!

  • @hugomalpeyre
    @hugomalpeyre Рік тому +1

    oh boy ;) outstanding !!!

  • @fernandogarcia3185
    @fernandogarcia3185 Рік тому +2

    Nobody talking he refused 2500$ to preserve his voice. We need more of that here.

    • @BlaineWestropp1
      @BlaineWestropp1  Рік тому +1

      Well.. if it wasn’t clear in the video, I requested $2500. Then I shot 95% of the video, then they replied. They offered some money, and I declined bc I was already done and truly support the app. Just to be clear they didn’t email me randomly offering me money!

  • @yames
    @yames Рік тому +1

    Damn bro! When did you hit 13k?!?! Congrats!
    Also great video! I’ll definitely be downloading this app now

    • @BlaineWestropp1
      @BlaineWestropp1  Рік тому +1

      Haha thank you! couple days ago maybe. App is great. Well worth it!

  • @The_Daliban
    @The_Daliban Рік тому +1

    Thanks for sharing! Cadrage is awesome. Been using it for a while. The taking a photo approach is nice. Keeps everything streamlined and efficient.

    • @BlaineWestropp1
      @BlaineWestropp1  Рік тому

      thank you! the photo approach does help for many projects. gets you in a good flow!

  • @12spies
    @12spies Рік тому +1

    You're still not being fully appreciated but it's getting there. Keep going brother, excellent work.

  • @melstruijk4433
    @melstruijk4433 Рік тому +4

    love the video's man! Learned so much from you, but I always think you look like ben affleck haha

  • @markpalfreeman
    @markpalfreeman Рік тому

    👋 Hey Blaine, YT led me to your channel, and I really appreciate your angle on all this video stuff.
    I'm an aspiring hobbyist videographer with absolutely nothing public to show for myself, but I just came here to say I appreciate your videos and teaching!

  • @kylehumber
    @kylehumber Рік тому

    I more of a photographer but I have been loving watching your vids! Makes me wanna go shoot some video again

  • @RafalGendarz
    @RafalGendarz Рік тому

    Great shots! Love your videos!

  • @JosephMartin
    @JosephMartin Рік тому +1

    yo, great video! I remember working with you on a shoot with Clockwork9 in cleveland a few years ago- it was WILD to see this video recommended on my home screen. I had no idea you had a channel! About to dive into your past videos ✌

    • @BlaineWestropp1
      @BlaineWestropp1  Рік тому

      Yo! Crazy! I remember working with you. UA-cam is a new obsession for me. You still in cle?

    • @JosephMartin
      @JosephMartin Рік тому

      @@BlaineWestropp1 Yeah I'm still in cle but I'll be moving to nashville soon. Followed you on insta- lets stay connected!

  • @alexbarnes
    @alexbarnes Рік тому +1

    everything about this video was on point

  • @realitydesigners
    @realitydesigners Рік тому +1

    So wild. This guy!

  • @elfilmslike
    @elfilmslike Рік тому

    my guy is killing the content game, keep them coming 😤

  • @anthonyzawahri5060
    @anthonyzawahri5060 Рік тому +1

    Blaine. You’re a camera god

  • @deonvnzl
    @deonvnzl Рік тому +1

    edit is fun!
    good video.

  • @aov_james
    @aov_james Рік тому +1

    heck yeah I love cadrage for quickly finding frame for specific cam+lens combo. Spenser Sakurai covered something along VR and room scanning in future. Under the condition, room scanning measure is accurate and not needing VR gear, at the same time gives 3d spectrum visual framing with cadrage's cam+lens implementation. This is going to hit

  • @Marxives
    @Marxives Рік тому +2

    I love this channel

  • @flodask8ing21
    @flodask8ing21 Рік тому

    Love your vids & perspective

  • @studiojege287
    @studiojege287 Рік тому

    Great stuff!

  • @juanenco
    @juanenco Рік тому

    Great & thanks ¡¡¡¡ i love your channel ¡¡ ❤

  • @Asomers322
    @Asomers322 Рік тому +2

    Tell us more ab the new cam

  • @KenFlanagan
    @KenFlanagan Рік тому

    Always a pleasure though im not totally sure what this video was about. Framing? The frame exterior boundaries??? Or whats going on inside the frame?? Not sure what the general context was. Narrative? The app is a super useful tool. Did i miss something with the object removal in the kitchen?? I have used the app on many shoots and its a great way to log frame info ideas and build references for storyboards and for location recces too but when i have had most productive use was in combination with a directors viewfinder and playing with different cine lenses. Im not sure if they are still used in this digital age but the ease with which you can swap out lenses is so much fun and becomes much more specific when deciding how the frame is going to feel. Maybe something that is worth considering is as an editor frames really exist as edits and combinations of frames. That is super obvious but creating tones with frames and moving the focus off centre etc is really what makes a frame work in context imo. Mr robot notwithstanding and it’s interesting how the 2.0 ratio has been an influence or even shooting square. Was that in homecoming?? Julia Roberts series on Netflix where they mixed square and wide. First series. Another issue is art direction. There are so many examples where the edit and consecutive frames are helped enormously when the colour and tone palette of the frames are considered and matched or not matched accordingly given the effect. This also speaks to eyeline and connecting scenes particularly where there is dialogue. Cohen brothers are worth checking out in that respect. Meanwhile always a pleasure. Thx

    • @BlaineWestropp1
      @BlaineWestropp1  Рік тому +2

      I haven’t read your full comment but this video is an experiment

    • @KenFlanagan
      @KenFlanagan Рік тому

      @@BlaineWestropp1 apologies its 2am and I didn’t watch it through carefully. Ignore.

    • @BlaineWestropp1
      @BlaineWestropp1  Рік тому

      No apology needed… love your input as always. Will report back when I fully read tomorrow ☺️

  • @tonysluna
    @tonysluna Рік тому

    when you showed the outside of your window.. i figured.. that is ... NYC...
    God I miss my lovely City.. NYC... i am still living in Shanghai, China.

    • @BlaineWestropp1
      @BlaineWestropp1  Рік тому

      Come hang in NYC!

    • @tonysluna
      @tonysluna Рік тому

      @@BlaineWestropp1 I hope to return... Visit or Move... will keep you posted...add me up on facebook
      facebook.com/tonysluna/

  • @ckhicks
    @ckhicks Рік тому

    Good stuff man 👏

  • @andrew_nayes
    @andrew_nayes Рік тому +2

    0:56 what's the new camera?

  • @drewromano6324
    @drewromano6324 Рік тому

    dope, love your vids man

  • @julienpierb
    @julienpierb Рік тому

    what did I just watch? Was it a tutorial? I don't know, but it was EPIC and I learned a lot!

  • @thefilthyswede
    @thefilthyswede Рік тому

    hahah i love you dude. Can't explain it i just do.

  • @seon-archive
    @seon-archive Рік тому

    tysm!!

  • @TylerEdwards
    @TylerEdwards Рік тому

    I use that app all the time. It takes me too long to find and craft a UA-cam talking head setup.

  • @crs.rojas90
    @crs.rojas90 Рік тому +1

    Hey man, so I just bought a few lights, and inspired by you I started practicing replicating light scenes. Then I realized I needed a monitor on my hands like you do to be able to set up the lights properly. What is the one I see you’re holding on all of your videos? … I also need a haircut btw xD

    • @BlaineWestropp1
      @BlaineWestropp1  Рік тому +1

      yo! glad to hear you are practicing. having a hand held monitor really helps, and comes in handy on set too. I have a smallHD focus 7 in my hands. it has a built in teredek bolt 500 receiver. on the camera is a smallHD cine7 with built in bolt 500. I still need a haircut haha. let me know if you have any other questions.

    • @crs.rojas90
      @crs.rojas90 Рік тому

      Thanks man I appreciate it ! I’ll look into it!

  • @tamasmarko993
    @tamasmarko993 Рік тому +2

    Lecgoooooo

  • @phillipkeefe
    @phillipkeefe Рік тому

    Do you use or find value in an analogue director’s viewfinder? Or see it as more of a luxury?

    • @BlaineWestropp1
      @BlaineWestropp1  Рік тому +1

      I definitely think there is value in it. But.. I had one on a recent shoot and didn’t use it once, despite wanting to. Cadrage is just so much faster.

  • @clever_ghost
    @clever_ghost Рік тому +1

    Next video: Finding the UA-cam Camera Assistant

  • @Markplaats-x1h
    @Markplaats-x1h Рік тому

    don't worry folks, he was looking through his eye
    :)

  • @gsmithweddingfilms
    @gsmithweddingfilms Рік тому

    Is there any notable difference between Cadrage and Artemis?

    • @BlaineWestropp1
      @BlaineWestropp1  Рік тому

      Someone just commented here that they like cadrage better. It’s been a while since I used it, but I am not familiar with the major differences.

  • @nealhope6127
    @nealhope6127 Рік тому

    Giving me Arrival vibes at the 2:13 mark 😅

    • @BlaineWestropp1
      @BlaineWestropp1  Рік тому +1

      I mean I’ll take it. Arrival is a major inspiration for me. While a lot of projects aren’t able to commit to that level of darkness, I keep pushing. It’s a great movie and even greater lesson on exposure.

  • @loommovies
    @loommovies Рік тому

    Hi! What is the song you used? Thx

    • @BlaineWestropp1
      @BlaineWestropp1  Рік тому +1

      hi the song that repeats a lot in the video is war paint by Ardie Son. Licensed from audiio.com

  • @jfkjfk-om3mv
    @jfkjfk-om3mv Рік тому

    what camera did u buy:)
    :)

  • @ignaciomedina9695
    @ignaciomedina9695 Рік тому

    which camera do you use?

  • @CartyCantDance
    @CartyCantDance Рік тому

    Can you make a video on how to email sponsor?

    • @BlaineWestropp1
      @BlaineWestropp1  Рік тому

      are there any specific questions you have that I could answer here? also feel free to join the discord. there's a link in one of my previous videos.

  • @redfoxcreatives
    @redfoxcreatives Рік тому

    Just an fyi. I bought cadrage becuase of this video. Tell them they owe you a cut 😂
    But forreal you should put a download link and see if you can get some affiliate cash for your work and recommendation.

    • @BlaineWestropp1
      @BlaineWestropp1  Рік тому

      They owe me! Haha. I don’t think they do affiliate codes!

  • @PranavBhasin
    @PranavBhasin Рік тому

    Someone should just curate all your footage from these youtube videos, make it into a film & submit to a festival.

  • @SoroushHosseini-u9l
    @SoroushHosseini-u9l Рік тому

    greeting from iran🤍

  • @Goalieswede
    @Goalieswede Рік тому

    Who is this guy? Kinda cute 😏

  • @_o__o_
    @_o__o_ Рік тому +1

    i farted during this video.

    • @BlaineWestropp1
      @BlaineWestropp1  Рік тому +1

      anything in particular that made you do that?

    • @_o__o_
      @_o__o_ Рік тому +1

      @@BlaineWestropp1 willpower

  • @wadelambert
    @wadelambert Рік тому +1

    $10 on hair will be cut in the next video 🤣

    • @wadelambert
      @wadelambert Рік тому +1

      lol commented this before you said, need a haircut, damn im good 😆

    • @BlaineWestropp1
      @BlaineWestropp1  Рік тому

      Hahah you know it

  • @Markplaats-x1h
    @Markplaats-x1h Рік тому

    so..... wait..... bloke is making movies for years now. he's obviously good at it. so.... 1+1 equals 16k subs on youtube? the fack?
    some noobs get a million subs with just being annoying brats....
    what a world. I think your skills are proper, I'm stealing whatever trick and tip I can. thanks for that. but dude, try to get those subs up, this just looks weird. is it youtube algorithm trying to play hard to get? what's going on?

  • @christofferbersau6929
    @christofferbersau6929 Рік тому +1

    Yo what's the discord