My personal notes people may find useful: - don’t be sentimental about all your shots - no more than 2 min. Less with not as good shots - 2-3 shots from each video - communicate your role on a set and let your reel reflect that - demonstrate who you are as a human being - make a reel of the WORK YOU WANT TO BE SHOOTING, *make separate reels* - get opinions from other filmmakers about what to remove - remind people youre still crushing it - email to new potential prod companies or directors you want to work with COLD CALLS! - REEL is a RESUME send it to a new client youre interested quick tips - avoid transitions - color grade, re color grade older stuff - add lots of sound, make it so textural - drone footage isnt important Again, best shots ONLY! no blown out highlights, out of focus etc
I can't stress it enough: you are freaking awesome. You present things in such an easy and natural way. It makes me realize how simple things are. Thanks for that. And yeah... The youtubey transitions 😬. I personally can't watch those because they make me feel like I am on an unmotivated roller coaster ride.
The fact with a reel that needs to show who you are as a person got me. I ended up changing my whole reel and made something completely different. Thanks for helping me out after being stuck for weeks... Sub!
dude you are a beautiful human being and a dedicated creator, I have learned a lot from you during the past couple of years that helped me improve my craft.
I'm so new to the cinematography world that when someone asked for my reel I had no idea what they were asking for. I sent my personal favorite video and looked like an idiot. But it was a good lesson and for the guys like me that didn't think you need one.... you definitely need one!
ngl I thought this channel was gonna be just another cliche UA-cam cinematographer giving me tricks and tips for my career, but I've grown connected to you as a creative and as someone I aspire to connect with irl. Keep up the good work brother! You are amazing
So lucky that the youtube algorithm put you right on my Grid ! It is a new inspiration and i am feeling pumped again to create stuff thank you a lot, definitely gonna binge watch your videos !
If you don't have enough strong shots to make a reel then you are not ready to make a reel. So true. I find myself in this position. But that's part of the journey of becoming great at what you do. It takes commitment.
To add to Danny's very strong list of recommendations, don't stress about the music as much as you might think you should. Most people watching your reels are watching hundreds or thousands of reels, they know in the first few seconds whether they want to work with you. So keep it short, keep the music non-polarizing (like Danny said,) and make every shot count.
*I love the note about transitions -- I've been saying this for years!!* Flashy transition templates are used to cover up poor editing and lack of storytelling. They show me that someone lacks ability vs. has it. Also, just found your channel and love it!
I remember when this channel was at about a couple thousand subscribers. So proud of your growth Danny, thank you for your tips and insight as a video creator!
The shot in the water with the girl is beautiful, i love the way the movement of the water matches the movement of the camera. Great video again Danny, your videos have me wanting to refine everything about my craft. Much love🙏
Danny Gevirtz The week in Antarctica was amazing, the 4 weeks stranded on the boat a bit less haha !! In quarantine at the moment but at least on Australian soil :)
Your easy to listen to...youve hepled me a tone wanted to create my reel this week and i was super lost on how to but now i know... Getting you from Nairobi, Kenya so you are actually teachung the world ...thank you
Woah, damn! I knew you were good, Danny. I knew you were a great teacher, absolutely inspiring and caring, but damn, boy, that reel tho! You should be really proud, bud. That’s one of the best reels I’ve seen. Beautiful work.
Could tell you loved us by the way you talked throughout the video. I expected the ending to say it more in your voice, but then you spoke the words out loud and caught me off guard! Anyway, thanks very much for the tips. The insight in the text at the bottom of the screen was a helpful touch, too!
Man, thanks for your precious insights. I find myself in a situation where I need to apply to a job. And those tips might save my ass. Huge thanks for that !
Danny, I've been binging your channel over the past couple days and I have to say you're knocking out of the park. Love the content, love the vibe, and I love you too man. Keep it up!
Hey Danny, thanks for the honesty. I really enjoyed this video, as I am working on my own reel. The best tip I think is the last one - if you dont have enough good shots then its better to focus on improving and learning rather than creating reel which tries to only sell you without proper skillset and experience. That is very crucial and important to understand - there are seldom shortcuts no matter how much we would all love to be out there just doing what we love. There is a journey to take and the better one understands that the more rewarding it will be for him and the clients in the future.
You know I'm the kind of guy that loves you back, a lot, just because of your last words right there. That would suffice for me to sub, but then I remembered what I just watched before that loving moment - the exceptional presentation of awesome craftsmanship. I love you too, a lot. Wish I was you, a little.
Incredible Reel Danny, what it says about is that you keep it real. And this connects with who you are, in the following explanation of making your reel, I pick up that you are a guy who keeps it real and natural. But you also remind people after working hard not to take everything so seriously. I've seen many impressive reels and inspiring work the last 20 years, yours is one of the most inspiring I've ever seen, thank you Danny.
Just discovered your channel not son long ago Danny. And I'm impressed! Keep putting out some great work and giving some love to the filmmaking community as we do!!
I'm an amateur photographer/filmmaker who's inspired by you. For years, I just borrow cameras from friends, cousins or whoever got one to practice and even do paid works sometimes. Bottomline is, you inspired me to create more than ever.
Ok I am in love with this chanel, how is it possible that for every question I ask myself I find a youtube video here :O Thanks a lot, really my fav chanel this year.
watching this years later as I get ready to put together my newest reel- thanks for the Inso Danny :) (it is also so endearing how you end your videos with "I love you")
Danny Gevirtz haha of course dude. It’s great that you can just sit there and talk normally instead of yelling into the camera which 99% of videographers on UA-cam do, so, thank you for that!
Dude! Thanks for this. Cutting a new reel (and UA-cam channel welcome video) has been on my to-do list for 2 weeks! But it always feels like such a BIG mountain of a job. Thanks for sharing your simplified approach!
this was broken down very well !! thank you for taking the time to make this video ! As a beginner film editor, I feel like I have a much better grasp on what I actually want to include in my very first reel
I've been watching your videos since quarantine man and to be honest it really helped me realize that I should work harder on my career as a filmmaker. Thank God I found your channel. Much love from the Philippines.
I really enjoy your channel.! Thank you, for sharing your work w/ us Danny.! I like your reel especially the last image w/ your name inside the rock formation.! Very cool.! 😎
I needed that last part thanks im just getting started in filmmaking and can't get any jobs yet and its getting my motivation down so thanks for this !
Love your videos Danny. You are so underrated. Just discovered you from UA-cam recommending your videos to me. I’m only just starting out with video / filmmaking whatever you want to call it and I get a lot inspiration from you. Your ending is so touching too! Shows that you’re real and down to earth! Love you too man!
Bro it‘s crazy how talented you are: Your skills of explaining and communicating with us behind the screen is just incredible! Super inspiring and very helpful!!
I am reminded why I subscribed to you! So much information to be given! Thanks for all of the advice. This helped me out a lot in creating my own reel.
I’m not able to get into film school. But just by watching your channel and from UA-cam vids I’ve successfully created by video business which i never thought I could. Thanks alot danny. You are the best creator i know ❤️
Hey man I’m just making a reel for my broadcasting class in high school and this helped so much. Watching this just gave me a direction on where to start as I was quickly getting lost and the entire video was so helpful. Now only thing i need to do is find a song and then get working :) thanks man
My personal notes people may find useful:
- don’t be sentimental about all your shots
- no more than 2 min. Less with not as good shots
- 2-3 shots from each video
- communicate your role on a set and let your reel reflect that
- demonstrate who you are as a human being
- make a reel of the WORK YOU WANT TO BE SHOOTING, *make separate reels*
- get opinions from other filmmakers about what to remove
- remind people youre still crushing it
- email to new potential prod companies or directors you want to work with COLD CALLS!
- REEL is a RESUME send it to a new client youre interested
quick tips
- avoid transitions
- color grade, re color grade older stuff
- add lots of sound, make it so textural
- drone footage isnt important
Again, best shots ONLY! no blown out highlights, out of focus etc
thnx for sharing. i love real tips from experiences in the comments.
Man, this is the most underrated channel of all time, love you too man, you are amazinggggg. Keep up the good work 💪
Parth! Appreciate you a ton bro!
The "I love you" really touched me. That's so sweet. We love you too.
Subscribed when he genuinely said "I love you a lot". THANK YOU for the pointers!
Thanks so much. Editing my first reel now after 5 years of creating vids and found so much value in this. You're a legend.
Massively inspired with your content lately man! Keep killin it 👏🏻
So happy to hear that Ryan!! Thanks so much dude!
I can't stress it enough: you are freaking awesome.
You present things in such an easy and natural way. It makes me realize how simple things are. Thanks for that.
And yeah... The youtubey transitions 😬. I personally can't watch those because they make me feel like I am on an unmotivated roller coaster ride.
Haha thanks so much my friend! Appreciate this comment!
unmotivated is correct
The fact with a reel that needs to show who you are as a person got me. I ended up changing my whole reel and made something completely different. Thanks for helping me out after being stuck for weeks... Sub!
dude you are a beautiful human being and a dedicated creator, I have learned a lot from you during the past couple of years that helped me improve my craft.
Just found this channel recently, breath of fresh air. Thanks Danny for being real!
Thank you Ben!!!
Watching this 4 years later, and we Love You too Danny. Thanks, really.
Man, I just appreciate your work and attitude so much. Most genuine dude out there, you can see it from miles. Have a good one!
Thanks so much man. Means the world to me!
I'm so new to the cinematography world that when someone asked for my reel I had no idea what they were asking for. I sent my personal favorite video and looked like an idiot. But it was a good lesson and for the guys like me that didn't think you need one.... you definitely need one!
Haha we all have to learn! Thanks man!
Seriously! I wouldn't mind having sponsors here if it meant more content. Thanks for your help, Danny!
Hahah I wouldn’t mind some sponsors too to pay my bills right now... but thanks a ton man!
ngl I thought this channel was gonna be just another cliche UA-cam cinematographer giving me tricks and tips for my career, but I've grown connected to you as a creative and as someone I aspire to connect with irl. Keep up the good work brother! You are amazing
Very informative and straight to the point. Thank you answered my question first minute into the video!!
So lucky that the youtube algorithm put you right on my Grid ! It is a new inspiration and i am feeling pumped again to create stuff
thank you a lot, definitely gonna binge watch your videos !
Haha I wish the algorithm would put me on more people grid but thanks so much Lukas! Appreciate you bro
That's me two weeks ago! Go for the binge, absolutely worth it :)
I didn't even know that I want to do music videos before this channel...
If you don't have enough strong shots to make a reel then you are not ready to make a reel. So true. I find myself in this position. But that's part of the journey of becoming great at what you do. It takes commitment.
To add to Danny's very strong list of recommendations, don't stress about the music as much as you might think you should. Most people watching your reels are watching hundreds or thousands of reels, they know in the first few seconds whether they want to work with you. So keep it short, keep the music non-polarizing (like Danny said,) and make every shot count.
I love you too homie! thanks for being open, kind and helpful to all of us out here trying to better our work!
Thanks for all the tips. Extremely helpful even 4 years later. And thanks for all your inspiration
*I love the note about transitions -- I've been saying this for years!!* Flashy transition templates are used to cover up poor editing and lack of storytelling. They show me that someone lacks ability vs. has it.
Also, just found your channel and love it!
Every time I finish a video of yours, I just feel good because you do it with so much love!! Thank You!!
Haha amazing man thank you!
I remember when this channel was at about a couple thousand subscribers. So proud of your growth Danny, thank you for your tips and insight as a video creator!
Thank you so much! Haha you’ve seen the channel at its worst
Very insightful. I've seen so many reels that are more than 1 minute long and they feel slow. These are great tips.
The shot in the water with the girl is beautiful, i love the way the movement of the water matches the movement of the camera. Great video again Danny, your videos have me wanting to refine everything about my craft. Much love🙏
Thanks so much Ethan! That was actually from a vacation with my girlfriend it’s it’s the only video I took all trip
@@DannyGevirtz hey danny, which equipment did you use for that shot? looks awesome! greettings from Uruguay
Nice to be able to watch your videos again man, been away for too long haha !!
Hahaha you had a hell of an experience there. It was probably still pretty awesome yeah?
Danny Gevirtz The week in Antarctica was amazing, the 4 weeks stranded on the boat a bit less haha !! In quarantine at the moment but at least on Australian soil :)
Thanks a lot mate, gonna start creating my 2023 Reel right now with so much enthusiasm and even more knowledge thanks to your video! Love you more😂
Wow! What an insightful video - and so authentically done. Thank you for sharing your tips you've learned over the years. It is greatly appreciated.
Your easy to listen to...youve hepled me a tone wanted to create my reel this week and i was super lost on how to but now i know... Getting you from Nairobi, Kenya so you are actually teachung the world ...thank you
Found your channel recently and just can not stop watching, simply amazing Danny!
Amazing man! Welcome to the channel!
Woah, damn! I knew you were good, Danny. I knew you were a great teacher, absolutely inspiring and caring, but damn, boy, that reel tho! You should be really proud, bud. That’s one of the best reels I’ve seen. Beautiful work.
Dude. Thanks. I thought my not using a lot of transitions made me inferior. Story is King.
Could tell you loved us by the way you talked throughout the video. I expected the ending to say it more in your voice, but then you spoke the words out loud and caught me off guard! Anyway, thanks very much for the tips. The insight in the text at the bottom of the screen was a helpful touch, too!
You are amazing! Learning so much from you. One of the best channels in youtube so far
Amazing to hear that man!
I just graduated film school and seriously needed this! Thank you!!
What a great video bro. This is the secondI think or third video I see from you...and I think you really mean it when you say you love us! 👊😀
Man, thanks for your precious insights. I find myself in a situation where I need to apply to a job. And those tips might save my ass. Huge thanks for that !
Danny, I've been binging your channel over the past couple days and I have to say you're knocking out of the park. Love the content, love the vibe, and I love you too man. Keep it up!
Thank you so much James!!!
So authentic & down to earth.
The ending of the video really caught me off guard, in a good way :)
Haha I meant every word peter! Thanks man
Thanks for being active during this difficult times. Thanks a lot! 🤘🏼
Hey Danny, thanks for the honesty. I really enjoyed this video, as I am working on my own reel. The best tip I think is the last one - if you dont have enough good shots then its better to focus on improving and learning rather than creating reel which tries to only sell you without proper skillset and experience. That is very crucial and important to understand - there are seldom shortcuts no matter how much we would all love to be out there just doing what we love. There is a journey to take and the better one understands that the more rewarding it will be for him and the clients in the future.
The dog stretching in the background is so cute😄
I can’t believe I haven’t seen this yet. I’m so glad cuz I needed it thank you!
You know I'm the kind of guy that loves you back, a lot, just because of your last words right there.
That would suffice for me to sub, but then I remembered what I just watched before that loving moment - the exceptional presentation of awesome craftsmanship. I love you too, a lot. Wish I was you, a little.
My 2020 achievement is that i found your channel..🔥 thank you.
Hahaha glad you found it brotha. Thanks Ben!
Man I needed this today working in my new reel! You’re the man Dan.
Incredible Reel Danny, what it says about is that you keep it real. And this connects with who you are, in the following explanation of making your reel, I pick up that you are a guy who keeps it real and natural. But you also remind people after working hard not to take everything so seriously. I've seen many impressive reels and inspiring work the last 20 years, yours is one of the most inspiring I've ever seen, thank you Danny.
Geez loueez! U are teaching and inspiring big time! Thnx!😀
Binge watching your channel has kept me up way longer than planned... again.
Lol. Loving the vids!
Hahaha appreciate that bro! Get some sleep!
Just discovered your channel not son long ago Danny. And I'm impressed! Keep putting out some great work and giving some love to the filmmaking community as we do!!
Happy you found the channel! Thanks so much!
@@DannyGevirtz You're welcome thank YOU so much :)
Danny you're just incredible. Thank you for this!
The day will come that I can finally say, "I was here before this channel got 10 million subscribers."
Hahaha I wouldn’t hold your breath for that day to come. Thanks for the hope!!
I'm an amateur photographer/filmmaker who's inspired by you. For years, I just borrow cameras from friends, cousins or whoever got one to practice and even do paid works sometimes. Bottomline is, you inspired me to create more than ever.
Dope video. This is the explanation I viewed thus far! Keep it coming brother!
I see so much love in your videos, tnks for that, very inspired in the middle of this situation, a very big hug from Guadalajara, México.
Thanks so much Hugo!
Ok I am in love with this chanel, how is it possible that for every question I ask myself I find a youtube video here :O Thanks a lot, really my fav chanel this year.
Hahaha glad to hear that man. Thanks again
Whenever I have a really bad day I just listen to 11:19 and feel better ❤️
watching this years later as I get ready to put together my newest reel- thanks for the Inso Danny :)
(it is also so endearing how you end your videos with "I love you")
Omg your voice is so soothing
Haha what a great compliment. Thank you!
Danny Gevirtz haha of course dude. It’s great that you can just sit there and talk normally instead of yelling into the camera which 99% of videographers on UA-cam do, so, thank you for that!
Amazing video!! So inspirational and informing, thank you so much for this video! Such an underrated channel
I can't wait to see you hit over a million subs! Keep up the good work brother!💥
Hahaha I can’t wait to see that too. Thanks man!
aw, hittin' me in the feels at the end there.
Dude! Thanks for this. Cutting a new reel (and UA-cam channel welcome video) has been on my to-do list for 2 weeks! But it always feels like such a BIG mountain of a job. Thanks for sharing your simplified approach!
Of course man! Thanks you!! Goodluck
@@DannyGevirtz Just published it yesterday: ua-cam.com/video/Dbz_-uapDhs/v-deo.html
Thanks again!
Great video!! Thanks! I’m finally making my first reel out of college. I love you a lot too
this was broken down very well !! thank you for taking the time to make this video ! As a beginner film editor, I feel like I have a much better grasp on what I actually want to include in my very first reel
Just found this channel a couple of weeks ago. Amazing content Danny! Keep rocking!
Glad you found it man! Thank you!
Super helpful and your humility is fantastic! Keep going
I've been watching your videos since quarantine man and to be honest it really helped me realize that I should work harder on my career as a filmmaker. Thank God I found your channel. Much love from the Philippines.
Thanks so much man!
Danny Gevirtz you’re such an inspiration. Thank you for quality content. 🙏🏼
thanks for being so super humble!! as well for the amazing content!!!!
Of course man. Thanks so much as always!
Hi Danny, I discovered you channel recently. Great stuff on it. Love it. Keep on going. All the best from Germany...
This video came at the right time. Hardest part for me is to find generalized music that everyone can enjoy
True!
This was so helpful...thank you
I know it's an old video. But so helpful, I needed exactly these points and you got straight to them
That reel was killer! Solid tips and guidelines. Like alot of others have said, underrated channel!
Thanks so much man!
I really enjoy your channel.! Thank you, for sharing your work w/ us Danny.! I like your reel especially the last image w/ your name inside the rock formation.! Very cool.! 😎
I needed that last part thanks im just getting started in filmmaking and can't get any jobs yet and its getting my motivation down so thanks for this !
you earned yourself a new subscriber just because of that heartfelt ending
Love your videos Danny. You are so underrated. Just discovered you from UA-cam recommending your videos to me. I’m only just starting out with video / filmmaking whatever you want to call it and I get a lot inspiration from you. Your ending is so touching too! Shows that you’re real and down to earth! Love you too man!
I mean it too!! Thanks so much!!!
Hey buddy! just wanted to say thank you! and also for being simply good at what you advised ❤️🙏🏽
That last sentence got you at least 1 new subscriber. I love you too.
So glad I came across you channel. Helpful information!
With this detailed video, you just earned another subscriber.
Wow!
That was such a dope video.
Thanks a lot brother!
Bro it‘s crazy how talented you are: Your skills of explaining and communicating with us behind the screen is just incredible! Super inspiring and very helpful!!
Sometimes I feel like if they need an enhanced reel but it doesn't go with their budget. this video gives me step to move forward
I am reminded why I subscribed to you! So much information to be given! Thanks for all of the advice. This helped me out a lot in creating my own reel.
Haha amazing thanks man!
I’m not able to get into film school. But just by watching your channel and from UA-cam vids I’ve successfully created by video business which i never thought I could. Thanks alot danny. You are the best creator i know ❤️
Happy that i met you, stayed tune
Such a solid video Danny! By the way, great reel bro! 🔥🔥
Thanks so much Griffin!! You’re the man. Hope you’re holding up!
Those shots are dope .... this made me want to do a nice 2020 reel
Thanks dude! Do it!!
Never surprises! Great content Danny. Thank you
Thanks as always brotha!
Hey man I’m just making a reel for my broadcasting class in high school and this helped so much. Watching this just gave me a direction on where to start as I was quickly getting lost and the entire video was so helpful. Now only thing i need to do is find a song and then get working :) thanks man
I’ve been sitting in my hands for three years , and you’ve just literally convinced me to start my reel.... ( I’m 3hrs into now)
You're awesome man. This is exactly what I needed today.
I really appreciate you making this for us!
Absolutely valuable tips my Friend! Thank you 🙏
I like your reel cinematic energy
Keep it going man. Love the quality of your videos. Nice shots and grading 👍
Yo thank you Mario! Appreciate it bro!
Great, very useful information for all of us, thank you Danny! 😎🤘
Of course bro! Thanks so much
Really enjoy your videos man. Keep crushing it!
How humbly cool are you!!. Love it, and shot for the tips. Love from Cape Town #out