6 Pieces of Homemade Filmmaking Gear Van Neistat Can't Live Without
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- Опубліковано 28 лис 2024
- Homemade Filmmaking Gear I Can't Live Without
Overhead Shooting Rig. Camera Hand-Strap. DSLR windscreen. Plywood Camera-Base. iphone Shooting Rig. Clip Lamp Diffuser.
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A pioneer in digital filmmaking, Van Neistat made his first internet video, The Holland Tunnel, in 2000. He went on to collaborate with New York City artist Tom Sachs, directing a series of short films shown at the Guggenheim Museum in Berlin. Van has since directed dozens more films for the Tom Sachs Studio. In 2010 HBO aired The Neistat Brothers, an 8-episode series of short videos made entirely by Van and his brother Casey Neistat. Van Neistat’s directorial debut feature, A SPACE PROGRAM, co-written by Tom Sachs, premiered at the 2015 South by Southwest Film Festival and opened in theaters nation-wide in spring, 2016. In 2018 Neistat Directed the short film Paradox Bullets, co-written with Tom Sachs, narrated by Werner Herzog, and starring Ed Rushca. Neistat has written and directed commercial projects for Nike, Hurley, Kate Spade, Tory Burch, J. Crew, Twitter, Sleepy Jones and Frances Valentine. His work has been exhibited in museums throughout the world. He lives in Topanga, California.
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Already have mine wear it when I'm watching amazing video Van love the behind the scenes behined the spirited man series and more of your movies
Let us order from Europe as well!
Would love to have a dark coloured one… Black or gray.
There’s shadows in life baby!
Any t-shirts anytime soon? It's 100 degrees out here.
I just love the fact you measure everything for us. Thanks Van.
9:40: The overhead-shot-stand with the 2x2" squares which secure it in storage..
The tiny details he shows also inherently makes me watch for the same intricacies in my environment..
I was busting my ass the other day making a gate, wife said "buy one", I'm like "NO I can make a better one". Then I thought hang on a minute - mind shift, don't see it as a difficult task, see this as a spirited man project. The gate turned out just great and I am super happy with it and I made it!
You're on your way to becoming a spirited man
This UA-cam channel is just fucking good.
I’d been a UA-cam viewer for years, yet this is the first time I’ve felt a strong desire to comment… yet I feel lost for the right words. All I can muster is this. In a world full of inauthentic beings, it’s truly a delight to witness someone with such authenticity. To paraphrase Isabel, “we love that about you”. Thank you Van, thank you for sharing “You”
that is a lie, I have seen your comments before on "big black booty" videos
@@GottiRC LMAO
I see his box opening technique is very similar to Casey's...
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I think Casey’s is similar to Van’s
Van is older so he did it first
Its really something to master, takes years and years to open boxes lime that
@@csanadkiss2299 i love lime
In the past when I would have the urge to purchase something I used to ask myself “can I make this?”. Most of the things I made were not as polished as what I could have bought, but they always got the job done. I didn’t realize until watching your videos I have not been asking myself this question for a while now. I don’t know when or why I stopped asking the question. Reflecting, some of my most internal keep to myself proud moments were making small items to serve a small purposes. Thank you for the reminder.
A love letter to plywood is the reason that I started making films. Not to date myself but it was shared to me in an email.
theres something so analog about the way van sets up and builds his gear, it's very intuitive and better then anything you could buy because you make it yourself
just touching this hardware i bet has an electric touch... like holding sacred objects or the smell of a hardware store. theres magic in this making!
who else loves these videos? so well made unlike anything else on youtube
I think they’re stupid
Casey is a genius. There was something in the water in New London Connecticut.
But even Casey's wife, says Van is the more creative.
That being said Van is doing something no one else does. What ever it is. No one else does it just this way.
Fascinating man.
@@calebwatson4970 391 thousand people disagree with you
@@gigidodson Casey and Van have a similar style because they learned to make films together. They probably watched a lot of the same films together as youths. Not to mention the extreme influence of working for / later with Tom Sachs
Best 10 minutes I've spent on UA-cam
The most interesting man .
His attention to detail. His adaptability! The brain power!
I truely admire a person who can make ANYTHING .
What a genius.
The only word that fits.
I also leave a Van Neistat video smiling or shaking my head.
How did he do that? Why did he do that? Then he shows you and its something amazing.
“This is a specialty item. You won’t find it.” LOL
I am 97% sure you can get those at Ace Hardware.
McMaster Carr. If they don’t have it you don’t need it.
that was the phrase that sent me to the comment section
The silky white shower curtain material makes a good diffusor.
Not only are you a spirited man you're also one of a kind man!
The shot at the end of the little wooden stop that keeps the rig in place during storage. Beautiful.
This is one of the more charming videos IV seen on UA-cam ... something so humbling and inspirational about it ..
I love it, your ingenuity is fantastic! Thanks for the video!
"You had me at 13-gallon garbage bag". Too good, GREAT IDEA!! This Spirited Man is on a whole level of his own.
More of one of the best youtubers there is, definitely makes my day better.
I just love your whole philosophy of tackling problems. Making craftmanship englightening sums it up for me. I built my daughter a help-to-walk cart at 7months old and from there on with a Birdfeeder that notifies and makes photos of birds, a pikler for learning motorics and so on. The short films you put on this platform are just what I need to motivate me on the path to start crafting videos as well! Thank you, Spirited Man!
A spirited man requires nothing, but the spirit, and they have everything.
Dayum
He must be Casey's brother! Look at how he opens a box!
and his teeth chewed fingernails, and the lower case letter "i" like LiGHT. Casey also set up a homemade rig for overhead shots
@@canadude6401 true!
Van, I would describe your work as unpretentious, honest, and helpful.
Hey Van! I’ve been watching your content for a while now and every time anything new comes out I get so excited. As a fellow man in recovery (sober 4 years) I get so much inspiration from your creativity and ingenuity. Please keep making such amazing content !
It's so cool to hear you just talk about gear and filmmaking, but not in a preachy way like many on YT, just in a 'this is what I do' way and it's amazing Van, thank you!
I cant stop watching these videos! By far the most addictive channel out there. I love this style of content too. Videos like this that discuss the problems a spirited maker has. And how those problems are solved
Love it. Makes me wonder how many random annoyances I could avoid if I did something simple to solve the problem. The plate with the swing feet for the bottom of the camera is ingenious.
Your film making isn’t limited by the equipment available. If it isn’t available you just make it. Utter brilliance.
this has such pbs summer programming for children in the 80s vibes. 🙌 i love it
--70s too. (I was there.)
I could listen to you speaking for hours ... It's mesmerising and peaceful ! So calm and quiet, love it !
i really think this is my favorite channel ever now.
This man has become my favorite person to watch on UA-cam, he is stuck in the wrong era. Also it all makes sense why casey is the way he is
9:23 Neistat brothers. Opening packages the right way.
Love the diffuser idea Van, will give that a go for sure - thanks 😊
I love the overhead shooting rig,you just saved me some money.You are definitely the one that put Casey on the road to becoming a multi-millionaire,and Casey gives you the respect and love that you deserve.I wish my brother and,I had a close relationship like you guys do.
god damn I love your videos! it's like a journal of a mad scientist showing off all his inventions you really are a legend! and you are so happy to share everything
Him and Casey loves their Jerry Rigged devices and tools lol. The little notes they put on everything is similar too 😂
even the font 😂
The got it from Tom Sachs.
Look up Tom Sachs and you'll see where it came from.
you would love Tom Sachs. They both worked at his studio early on.
@@daddac you mean handwriting....
My favorite part was where he said "cut this off with the scissor (za)" lolol Good stuff Van, thanks for sharing!
Van out here measuring rocks! Spirited Man indeed
There's just something special about gear made from wood and metal. Oh, right... It's way easier to repair than plastic! We need more wood and metal products in the world (and less plastic). Love the DIY clip lights w/ trash bag diffusers. Genius.
I never understood what the concept of a spirited man was about, I’ve been making videos since I was about 8 years old, and I’ve always wondered how I can make the whole process of documenting things much more easier and practical (and also in a fun and creative way), this video gave me a bunch of ideas on how to improve my filmmaking that I will surely use in the future. Thanks Van, for making a regular man think and create like a spirited man would.
I have to press pause every few seconds to look at all the stuff in the background, i could watch this particular spirited man for hours and i will!
The last shot, the last few seconds where he shows storing the overhead shooting rig - just for a moment you see the little plywood plate attached to the leg to help it stay in position for storage. He just led us through the rationale for various other design and construction details on the pieces he shows, so that one can be presented both quickly and wordlessly and we know what the rationale is for that detail. A satisfying way to give your viewers a sense of connection to the material and realization that they have learned and understood. Inspiring.
You are a Spirited Man. You were so pleased with how your equipment turned out. It was a joy to see.
Every video tells a new story from such an interesting perspective. The amount of work that goes into your videos does not go unnoticed. Seriously the best channel on youtube it is so different from the rest of the oversaturated content
Inspiring ideas, thank you. I look forward to trying some on my channel 🙂
Casey getting a new camera every other week… Van rocking a DSLR antique.
The algorithm doesn't get it, how good this channel is.
keep going man!! love your videos
UA-cam gave us a neistat v2.0
Van and Casey are some of my favorite humans, despite not even knowing them. The way they think about things is truly unique. If they cant buy it, or can but its not exact, they make it. It reminds me of my Father and I working in his wood shop, making things we couldnt afford to buy using scrap we collected at lumber mills. Its nostalgic, it has memories, not just a price tag.
The best part of these vids is to see how excited Van is when he talks about handyman stuff.
Specialty equipment list includes: Rock to put under things.
Gosh, how I love van. Gosh, how I hate the imperial measuring system. The first seconds of video were a rollercoaster of emotions
I had so missed your contributions to the diaspora. Though we didn't come from one same place, we have scattered all over for our own perfect reasons. Meeting here from time to time is refreshing. From halfway around Earth we continue to pick up the conversation from where we left off...
You can feel the passion radiating from this spirited man
I have some very home brew camera stuff but this video inspires me to be proud of it
I love the more relaxed type videos. It’s a nice breather from the short films that put you in a sort of wonderful transe. But feeling like we’re hanging out talking about building stuff is just as great
Van, All you have is SPECIALTY ITEMS!
Love every vid, Van. Appreciate you sharing so much of yourself with us.
I definitely need to get in this mindset. I’m building a new tiny art studio in my workshop. I have a small loft that is over my desk & laser cutter. I’m mounting a piece of aluminum extrusion on the loft to act as a track for an overhead camera (GoPro or other cam) & lighting. I can slide it back & forth to be over my desk or the laser. I can also point it at the wall easel. I just have to figure out how to build the rigs that’ll hold the camera & light. Thanks for the inspiration!
I feel relaxed listening to you talk. I could listen for an hour.
I've owned my own welding shop for nearly 40 years. Do you think I too am a spirited man. Love your channel.
You are a spirited Man Peter.....
@@abolsley1 Thank You!
@@peterupdikeswildtreasures4055 I took welding classes all through high school, My mom & dad are pipefitters, My mom & I have our class A license also
@@abolsley1 So awesome. I've been a certified welder my entire adult life, self employed at Updike Welding since 1982. Been a long road doing Construction iron work and public service. Now after some 40 years I can see the end of it all. Sad and happy all at the same time. Such is life, I will go to work tomorrow, that makes me happy, to the job I created............
Creator trick to "store" the various tool pieces to a fixture. For example the drill chuck key on your drill press. I break open old hard drives to pull the neodymium magnets out. Then I slap one magnet on the side of my drill press and I can then just place the chuck key on it. As they are both metal it holds real well. I've found these small flat magnets very useful in many things. Enjoy.
Your thinking processes always make me smile in admiration.
I’m glad I didn’t give up on this channel I like this way more then the poems
Just brilliant, the thinking, the method, the concept
Yesss! The diy diffuser was exactly what I've been looking for and I found it randomly while getting my daily dose of spirited man content
It's a pretty common technique among DIY videographers though. Photographers experiment and put all sorts of things in front of lights. They have vids of them raiding the dollar store.
@@JohnSoh just saves me from having to test products!
I did that defusing bag with my lamp too, parents said it was a fire hazard but it hasn’t caught for the past 3 years... maybe because it’s a LED :). Also I enjoy the use of the 360 camera, makes it feel like someone’s following you with a camera. Would love to have that, lets you stay focused on what your talking about instead of worrying if your in the frame
Wow. This takes working with your hands and being a craftsman to another level. Thanks for sharing.
Nothing I want more than an Every Day Carry video from this Spirited Man. What do you have on your person on the daily? Why? How long? THE PEOPLE NEED TO KNOW.
I love your filmmaking gear, that is true art. I will try to create new homemade gear inspired by you. Have a lovely day Van!
Thank you for making and working and sharing and being. When I watch your pieces, I feel a resounding calm in the otherwise wild humming hollow of my nervous mind. That is a comfort you can't buy, and I didn't, and you shared anyway. If you ever see this, I hope it brings you a feeling of being not so alone in the droning noises of jumbled think that creative and hardworking people sometimes find themselves in. You sure help me.
Also, thank you for the history of the top down shot. I was familiar with Adnerson's use, but the tarot card shot took my breath away.
Love it. Own your mania for how you work! It's your brand. Glad you are sharing it!
Also, the corrections for things like mending plates are a nice courtesy, but don't do it just to discourage the haters. The spirited boys and girls here will figure it out. It's only the spiritless that will call you out.
Call them anything you want. We would love some "Spirited Man Van-acular."
When this particular Spirited Man doesn't like a product design, he customizes one.
I love the Spirited Man content, but these recent videos have some fun energy to them. I really like these too.
Amazing how organized and catalogued the Neistats are. This must have been drilled into them at home, because very few people voluntarily does it - the Spirited Observer.
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That DIY DSLR stand is so genius!
I’ll make one ☝️
Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for this Van... You dont even know how awesome this is...
Van, you are the Henry David Thoreau of indie filmmaking. I love your videos. May they long continue in your Walden work shed.
I love this. I love all your videos, but this one is actually applicable to making my own videos. I will go and make that overhead rig right now!
I feel connected to this dude in an eerie way. We’re very different people but certain characteristics we share are uncanny and it seems like the relevance of the content he produces could only have been the result of a sophisticated algorithm commonly used in the advertising we see every day as I was, within the past few days, making a mental list of different filming rigs I could make and use for when I eventually create my own content. Ive now expanded the ideas for the overhead rig, have a new film reference and have added more rig ideas to the list.
When someone mentions Cleo from 5 to 7 my heart just explodes. I love that film so much
I just love the mix of analogue and digital technology
van the man! so much inspirational stuff from you! I see where Casey gets a lot of his inspiration.
Awesome homemade gear options. I want to make a overhead rig now. Thanks Van! Cool belt buckle too dude 👍
Only a man who drills pilot holes loves 2x2s just saying
no pilot holes in 2x2's = more crack than a drug dealer
I love the overshot tool:might try to make one myself too! Have a lovely week, Van!
This video is an inspiration for all filmmakers and youtubers and also a slap to all those youtubers who keep showing off their fancy new gear just to flex.
I have never thought of supporting my overhead on both sides, thanks.
cleo cinq de sept is one of my favorite movies ever im so glad to hear you mention it!!
Respect.
@@djstarsign brb crying grown man tears when she sings that "sans toi" song
@@sussvarman one of the few perfect films ever made. Agnes is one of my favorite filmmakers. The queen.
So great- dig that little stand on the bottom of the camera where the feet come out - very clever!
The particular spirited man is just fucking awesome! Thanks for the inspiration.
Your videos are lovely. Down to earth and calming to watch. I’ve bodged together some gear just like this! It love that it looks homemade and does exactly what I need.
So soothing to watch all this.
I used 1-inch SCH 40 PVC Pipe for filming a cooking. You don't need to glue it, just drill/tap 1/4-20 holes and hand-tighten a bolt.
I have been waiting for this video...since the beginning of this series. I always wondered what was behind all of his shots. My dream has been fulfilled by the spirited man.
Man I wish I had a dad as crafty as Dan. I'd create stuff instead of being lazy and buying shit to fill voids. Its probably more satisfying to create your own as well. Well done Dan!
It is never too late to start. I believe in you
Van you are an F'ing amazing dude. We love you. This is gold.
Such great lighting... AGAIN!!!!
Simple, functional and custom.
The Neistat brothers put all these so-called "creators" to shame!