How to Make Videos Look Professional
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- Cinematography isn't just about cameras & color grading...
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i wish there was something more i could do as opposed to just liking your videos and subscribing. you are literally better than film riot.
buying a poster makes a massive difference - store.dftba.com/collections/simon-cade
i plan on it thans Simon. when do you plan on making your next feature?
that would be hugely appreciated :) I'm trying to get a short film in the works, but in the mean time you can also expect some more narrative/fiction based DSLRguide episodes coming up over the summer!
that's awesome to hear. I hope this channel continues to grow.
film riot is more into special effects, Simon is more into cinematography (at least that's what i think)
You sir are surprisingly cool. I don't find good channels like this one everyday so yea thank you, your content is awesome.
thanks Jani!
Jani Kule I agree!
You're truly inspirational, Simon!
This is too early for an egg. Well it's breakfast
Because of that egg I checked out your channel, idk why. But it worked!
Yeah he definitely is...
Neil Sebastian he really is
wanna create a high quality video real quick .. check this out ua-cam.com/video/dDEpNmbGJWE/v-deo.html
Oke then, you make me love my bad camera more, very inspirational, thanks
😂😂😂
These videos are so helpful. Just headed off a shoot now and feel nervous about my camera, but it's tried and tested and one of the best tools I've ever used ... and it was cheap as chips! Thanks for the inspiration! It's not about the camera! x
:)
I mean wow. With so much crap on youtube its crazy that such a quality piece of work doesn't get more views. Hydraulic press crushing pennies = millions of views. Keep up all the awesome work!!
I just found you yesterday, and OMG your videos are SOOOOO great. So many ideas and stuff I can learn from here
very glad to hear that :) :)
Agree. I've been looking for videos like this for months now.
Been watching for a few years now and I'd just like to let you know what a huge inspiration you've been for me, Simon. I come back to your old videos all the time and pick up new things that I never even considered on first viewing. As I grow as a filmmaker, my willingness to accept advice seems to grow as well and it's truly a wonderful discovery every time I gain something new.
I remember how I felt last year when I watched this video. Today I'm studying cinematography, your message resonates harder. Still, I'm feeling the same way.
I just started taking pictures with a DSLR and i think you just saved me months of carelessly taking many bokeh style shots of random things haha. I really liked this video, nice job!
I regret how today was the first day I stumbled upon your channel. I have a lot of catching up to do with your videos. Great, very inspiring content. Love it!!! Thank you!
More people need to take a look at your channel I swear! If there is any filmmaker on UA-cam that deserves to receive an award for creativity, that would be you. You not only share ways to help others become better filmmakers, but also are honest about everything you get out of these videos. I hope you know that your work is much appreciated by aspiring filmmakers even though not enough credit is given to you. Best of luck!
your videos just tops the older ones everytime. good job young sir. i am a big fan of yours.
3 years later and I still find this video to be one of the best in all of UA-cam. I think the music was the biggest factor into making this video a much more interesting one!
Hey! I've just bumped on your channel and immediately subscribed. Very helpful tips for people like me, who have a camera, but do not know exactly how to use its potential to the fullest. And what is even more important - your talk is really motivating and encouraging. I mean, I feel like I really want to get into film making even more. Even though I'm in right now, but not as much as I would like to. Feel like you'll help me! : )
so glad to hear this, thanks for the positivity!
bboy_gradziowy I did the same hit the follow button so fast
bboy_gradziowy I can agree
I'm writing a series of food and wine-based films and looking at your stuff for technical know-how but am seeing something new the last times. By positioning yourself as 'what I didn't know' but 'Now I know'....', you've actually created a nice story arc, using an element of drama in a tutorial. It is character development. Very clever. By observing yourself twice, you can narrate and yet still be the 'hero', without it being too first-person-driven. Nice one.
i miss the Apple so much.. but great Video
0:33
arghh simon did it again!!!
Does he put apples in his videos, like Psych put Pineapples in every episode?
Yes, they are something like little easter eggs hiding in every episode
Clever!!!!
I really like that this video wasn't some editing / postproduction / effect / grading tutorial or tips tricks kind of thing but rather how you can improve yourself.
I noticed something similar when I started out with photography on analog, then digital and was on a budget. Composition and light matters so much, and you have to get used and learn to see the world differently to see what would be a great shot or something you can work with to improve to get the meaning out of if of what you want to tell people.
Dang I remember when you where at 20k
I remember when he was at 8k.
+ROsieWasHere S Maybe it would have been nice to include some sounds (footsteps, lighter, laughs of the children playing, etc.) over the music.
***** Simon talked about that in one video (I don't remember which one). That's where I got the idea from. He took the example of his showreel, explaining that it was better with sounds over the music instead of only the music. You can find his showreel by searching "Simon Cade Cinematography Showreel 2015" on UA-cam.
lol paul how did I run into you here
+Dennis Gazhenko because I'm amazing
Without meaning to, you've perfectly constructed a situation where the people who watch your videos are more than happy to support you in your ventures such as your posters - to the point that it doesn't seem like a contribution at all. Your videos are short, informative and completely candid 'nuggets of gold' and are truly appreciated. It is clear that so much effort goes into each video, and for that we truly respect you. Thanks Simon!
You see how you've been searching for your inspiration for a while? Well I just happened to stumble upon mine today! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and talent with the world. By the far, the most beneficial (and genuine) vids I've seen yet.
:)
I just watched about 10 of your videos in a row, and I need to add to these comments of how good you are at explaining and breaking everything down! I've had this dream to make films for about a year and a half now, but started feeling discouraged with what I knew and never got to them. Your videos have definitely brought back some hope for those ideas, so thank you Simon!
so glad to hear this!
not only uber skilled guy, also darn good audio on this vid. your voice is like a warm coat
This is awesome! My cousin worked as the head of the camera crew for a major network and is an amazing still photographer. I asked him what kind of camera is best, and he said it was less about the camera and more about the person taking the picture. Also, you inspired me to take things up a notch, and I thank you!
Excellent thesis. But seriously I would like to hear the reasons why some disliked this. Just out personal curiosity/amusement
The idea of saving frames with your favorite angles, colors, depth, etc is such a great idea. I often film a lot of guitar videos and get bored filming the same angles. This will definitely help a lot and spark some inspiration for my future videos
"Lit up the whole room" *room is barely lit at all*
haha you're right actually
It’s cause of the HDR
lol
I'm a wedding photographer and I've been interested in how cinematic colour grading differs from photographic post production for a while now. This brought me to your videos and I find myself coloured impressed. Seriously so. Loving your take on things Simon, you have a new subscriber!
Thanks for share. Sometimes I feel sad because I thought I can't make a good video or a good good work. but you are right in a lot of things. I just want to say thank you for inspired me. keep doing this amazing and helpful videos.
You're easily one of the best UA-camrs active right now. From your ideas to production value to your personality, you're doing in right. One of my greatest inspirations to keep on making videos. Keep it up!
i love your work man,it's really awesome and inspirational only few people can do that.
I like seeing how his drawings got so much better over time, going from scribbles, to almost perfect representations of what he had in mind. Bravo. Dude, you are a huge inspiration in my art-affiliated world.
I'd like you to make a short film on how taking a bite of an apple at the end of each video slowly made you resent apples and drove you to the brink of insanity ;)
Great job man. In my 2nd year of photography and wanting to get into film making. I've been watching your videos and I love them because they force you to use your imagination in ways that you might have never considered. Keep doing your thing.
so much to learn here and just love it. Thanks for sharing great material. Greetings from WW2HistoryHunter
I get what you're saying with the "What's in front of the camera matters more than the camera itself" and it's a nice sentiment, but I only agree with it to an extent. I think your situation makes a big difference. For instance, I shoot with a Canon T4i, and it doesn't do very well in low light. I shot some concert photos a while back, and I had to crank the ISO because the lighting was so bad, even with using some faster lenses, and even at 800 ISO the pictures are pretty grainy with the T4i. I don't think I'd have that problem with a camera that has a better processor and ISO capabilities. But, again, I get it, you're just trying to encourage people to get out there and shoot with whatever they have available, which I can stand by! Either way, great videos, Simon! Thanks!
Absolutely loveee your videos man and I can tell how long it takes you to edit these damn even with the sound effects keep it up please !
wanna create a high quality video real quick .. check this out ua-cam.com/video/dDEpNmbGJWE/v-deo.html
I'm amazed of how much you've learned at your age. I'm just 2 years older, and going through my 3rd year of studying Cinematography, and pretty much all of my classmates (including me) are just starting to look at things the way that you do. Congratulations, and keep doing such a good job!
I was walking around with a GoPro on a stick wirelessly connected to my mobile device. I was looking at the frame on my phone while panning with the camera. As I was moving to a different location, I passed by an older, grey haired man who said, "did you find what you were looking for?" I replied, "I am actually not certain. I kind of do this as a pass time, instead of just looking out the window." His next comment didn't surprise me, but it rubbed off as a bit rude. "You look like you're playing that pokemon game." Him and I were both truck drivers parked next to each other, and familiar with the events caused by distracted drivers. Quickly, I noted, "I don't support that game or it's creators." He said a few more words about young kids and their phones and driving. I decided it was best to ignore him and continue on my way. That was an experience I had with a passerby while photo hunting.
Sounds like you're on the right track. When I started using photography, eons ago, there were no computer generated programs, no computers in fact. Photography was what you made it. The most helpful thing I learned was a method called Rules of Composition. This, along with viewing good black and white images helped me so much. B and W just takes it all down to the most basic level, so the art of the image stands out. When I see a B and W that I like, I just ask myself why I like it and study it a bit. Lighting and composition always seem to be at the center of a great image.
Just discovered your channel. Loving what I'm seeing so far. I'll be spending too much time on your videos in the next few days. Haha thanks!
I've been gorging myself on (mostly) your videos to take my film making to the next level (mainly training videos and interviews for work; not my core function/job) and I must say, you're--in my opinion--the best on UA-cam. I've watched the quality of these videos and your performances skyrocket in quality, but also: you've mostly shifted from the technical end to the more abstract concepts that really govern all the technical things. I love that. I also love that you encourage people to make art with anything. The artist really does matter more than the brush. Great work!
this kind of response is everything I could hope for, it really makes it easier to continue making these videos with such encouragements!
I want that poster on a T-shirt!!!
maybe one day!
What's infront of the camera is more important than the camera itself
^ killed it
"I don't use a storyboard, I think it's an instrument of the cowards,"
- Werner Herzog
very bold statement right there, I of course disagree completely
SaltyShears aha! as ever, the truth is far more nuanced than the short version.
Herzog did say that. However, what Simon is saying is that a Story Board is simply a tool to help you organize your thoughts and save time. whether you use it or not is up to you.
Herzog did say that. However, what Simon is saying is that a Story Board is simply a tool to help you organize your thoughts and save time. whether you use it or not is up to you.
+DSLRguide I tried applying Weren't Herzogs theory, and I struggled to remember how I imagined scenes in order to produce the image. So I ended up drawing how I imagined the scenes. Although he's a man of great experience, his ideal of using a storyboard is simply too hard and not worth that effort. Great video btw
I'm a photographer getting into learning video, and I saw your channel for the first time in a while and immediately subscribed. Thanks for the genuine content and keep it up!
Good stuff, man.
Even 4 years later and I still got inspired by this!! Love the video and the thoughts behind it definitely going to integrate those tips into my photography and film making!
Dude that music you in there sounds like "Where is my mind* By pixies. But alittle remixed :o
that was the idea for the Fight Club part, since it's used at the end
DSLRguide That's so nice! Can i have the name for the song you had in the video?
I wrote the music, will be available for licensing soon, stay tuned!
Sweet!
"Where is my mind" is an awesome song ! Especially some of those instrumental piano covers !
I could fall asleep to your voice.
I'm glad UA-cam suggested this. I've been taking pictures for about a year ago and after this I really think I can do much better.
So thank you. I will keep up to your videos, for sure.
your voice is soothing as shit bruh
haha
abdul check out Dave 2d. u will like his voice too. do check it ou
Honestly one of the most impactful videos you have made (in my opinion). The knowledge shared here and b-roll you took time to influence this made all that much better. Thank you for this, helped remind me that it's not the camera that counts.
Your audio is fantastic in this video! What mic and recorder do you use. Thanks, Rick
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0:03 somehow this tiny little clip gave me an amazing idea for my first short film. Now I'm really excited because I actually have an idea that I like.
Thank you so much.
Who is the artist to the background music?
La Haine deserves a lot more recognition - it's great that you used a screenshot of it. Brilliant film.
Wow. Loved the video! I'm personally more of a spontaneous guy tbh
You have now over a quarter-million very lucky subscribers. I understand why. Your videos are the only ones out of many that i always watch and always watch immediately.
this was real good
also I saw those Vivian maier pictures she's amazing
It's cool seeing you on here. I'm a fan of your clothing style.
+DiegoSmellsGood thank u!!
I've been watching your videos and I thought I might share an old fashioned idea.
You can use aluminum insulation as cheap secondary lighting. Aluminum insulation is basically aluminum foil pasted on a stiff-ish sponge board. You should be able to find it at your local hardware store. If you can't find any, you can improvise by pasting aluminum foil on a piece of cardboard. It is lightweight and reflects light. You can have a friend hold one near your actor just out of the field of view and it will serve as secondary lighting, especially when you are filming outdoors. Not recommended in hot climate though. It can get sweltering hot for the actor.
Who's music is this :) ??
french : j'aime l'approche qui est donné à ces vidéos, simple, humble, réaliste, c'est déjà une bonne leçon pour commencer quelque chose.
отличные видео!))
поздравляю,Вас смотрят даже из Беларуси.(если Вы знаете,где это)
А вот я из России)
+Getos +
Россия. Владивосток
Питер тоже тут)
Москва!
My reaction at the end of this video was just, wow. Such a high quality piece of content. You are truly practicing what you preach my friend because you didn't just make any old video - you made one of a kind.
Hello, i am very much into film-making and photography. As a 12yo girl it might seem crazy to want to be the one filming all the great films, but it is a dream if have had for ages and i want to study film making when i go to University. I have taken many photos on my I-phone4s and they turned out pretty good, but i think they can turn out better. I was wondering maybe you could email me and help me to improve my phots, i would then send you my phots and you could tell me what i should improve on them and how i can improve on them. The only thing i am unsure about is how to give you my email becasue i dont want to give it to you over UA-cam as it is public. Please let me know
Hellow can we contact am a filim maker
+27644129424 ok hook me on this #
be careful putting yourself out their, the Internet is dangerous. I suggest you look for a local film group, or perhaps an art club but make sure you know the people in them first
Dillon Orr
whats your instagram?
Its like this with music, photography, videos, etc... Even things we don't consider art. The more conscious you are of it, the more you are trained to look/listen for whatever it is. My eyes are trained to examine contrast as well as the way light falls off/shadow. I did this through years of pixel peeping and looking at images. Now I do it even when I'm not taking pictures. Later I became more conscious of the composition, so I'm aware of patterns around me. The great thing is, this does not just help your art; it makes you more conscious of the world around you. A beautiful sunset 7 years ago looks nothing like a beautiful sunset today for me. Emotion is the biggest one to be in tune with. The way I touch a guitar string affects the way a song feels for example. I can play the same song at the same BPM and touch the strings very similar but just one little microscopic difference and it changes the emotion that I feel and others will feel. I also do not think the imagination is what we have been told it is. There is far more to it. Everything around you came out of the imagination. Even you came out of the imagination, unless one wants to be a materialist atheist and deny that. One of the best documentaries I've ever seen that captured real emotion was the movie, "Vinyl," it's on UA-cam. A guy made it with his video camera, before we all had computers. It's not really about collecting records. I care nothing about collecting records, yet the movie is captivating. Because really it's about why people deprive themselves of life for these records, OCD, loneliness, etc. You can't watch that film and forget it. I probably think about that movie every other day or so and it's been years.
I think you're absolutely right, well said. I like to think of it as being like learning to read. Initially we're illiterate, but once we learn to "read" (whether it's visuals, sounds, music, emotions, thematics etc) then we start seeing them pop up everywhere
DSLRguide I didn't really start learning how to do anything until I started learning how to read the Bible. I played music long before I knew what a Corinthian even was. After learning scripture my musical ability took a spike and I learned things I never thought I could learn. I was able to finally get out of the style of music I was so accustomed to playing. I know that non-Christians may not like this idea but I'm not the only one that notices it... When you read the scripture it seems like you are more aware of how everything else works. You can see big things in small things. Kind of like Jesus parables, he's talking the Kingdom of God by illustrating planting a simple field. Then you start noticing things work the same in cycles, no matter what it is. It can be something in scripture, like Adam having his side opened and his bride being made from that or Jesus having his side pierced and his bride (The Church), being made from that. Or you go to the book of the Generations of Adam and find out he lived 950 years and then go to the 950th chapter of the Bible and the very first words you read, "This is the book of the Generation of Jesus Christ." It's kinda like things are fractal in some way. Kinda like you can take the smallest particle, put it under a microscope, and then you've got the ratio's as well as what the entire universe looks like.
R.I.P apple
(It's in his collection of photos as he talks... *IF* that counts.)
As someone who has limited knowledge and lacking experience, wanting to delve into photography and film I find this very very useful. Thank you
any other filmmaker here 😆?
It's my ambition to make a movie.
*Waves hand vigorously*
Well, I'm beginning.
👉This Guy👈
hey there!
Super inspirational and helpful. I only use a Canon 750D and so I remind myself not to let those cinematic videos frustrate me because really, it’s not always the gear. What really matters is the emotion you’re trying to capture even with what you only have. I still have so much to learn though, and your channel is pretty much always my go-to. Thank you!
Ummn...where's the apple..?
I am filming a very strange short soon, and I've been absolutely terrified of it - mostly because of a complete lack of resources. This video really reminded me what's important, and inspired to me to keep my creativity - thank you, this really encouraged and inspired me.
anyone else been here since 30k?
Since 5k 😜😀
even less than that
dude your videos rock. you've developed such a great style and its great to see that you're making choices in your videos, rather than just making them cold and to the point.
thanks Adam, I appreciate that :)
did anyone else watch this with no socks?
One sock?
Yes, yes I did.
I made this video with no socks
DSLRguide well played my friend.
Learning to have high standards will do way more than expensive tech. So true. I just found your channel today and so highly enjoyed watching them while standing up near my desk. Keep at it. And thank you for what you do. Got a poster.
thanks harry potter
6 minutes of your video worth save my money. I almost buy a new camera but your video just save me. I'm going learn more from you before buying a new camera that even I myself don't know about composition, lighting, everything
hehe
i'm the furthest thing from a creative person, but these videos are so interesting to me. Top quality, and you've really got me to notice so many subtle things when it come to photographs and films. Thank you!
Congratulations! You are the only one who gives the inspiration not the technical jargon on some DSLR's auto focus! Thank you for your inspiration!
Subscribed! I've been doing photography for a couple of years now and I want to learn videography as well. As I was watching your video I could not help but agree to most of the things you said. It's not about the gear, It's about how you maximize what you have and how you present it.
Simon you say things in such an easy way that amaze me. Every single video has important things to consider!
I think is your best video so far. UA-cam is full with technical tutorials and obvious tips, but you go further (much further) than that. Thanks.
so, so glad to hear that you l liked this video, these are the kinds of episode I enjoy making :)
You have 'that thing'. You have the making of an artist. Keep unraveling the complex thoughts you have, separate them out and follow where they lead you. Oh, and good videos!
2:23 I definitely agree with that in terms of time. If you just take a little bit longer to find the right location, you save more time in the long run because you don't have to go back and re-shoot half your day.
I really like your way of thinking. That's what I always say to my friends who are all the time asking about your equipment and stupid things like "WHOA, thats a nice camera. You should take amazing pictures with it"... And the fact is, as you said, nowadays most of my best pictures where taken with the phone, because most of that "visualising moments" (thats how I call it) the only camera I have is the phone.
Your idea of saving not only photos but favourite frames from movies and draw his storyboard looks a great idea. I've never did storyboards, I should give it a try
I wish I had found all your videos before I had started planning/shooting my short film for my honours project....they have taught me more about filmmaking than I learned from my past 4 years at university.
that's crazy.. you should write a letter of complaint to your film school haha
I think your greatest strength as a filmmaker is your visuals, simon
Simon, I've been watching your videos for a while now, and always enjoy them. I found this one to be one of the most inspirational videos I've ever seen. Thanks so much, and keep 'em coming. They're great.
Fantastic video as always man, your videos have really informed and shaped my own cinematography. Always a joy watching your stuff, simon!
What a great video, i was a little insecure about a project that I have in mind because the only camera that I have is my phone, but now I know that what matters is how I use it
I must say this channel deserves its own show on television, so great compared to the rest of UA-cam
Those two stills of the bathroom, I like the first one (without the head) better. There's a sense of mystery as to scale that's appealing. Having a head in-frame removes the mystery and the appeal.
fair enough. that's the great thing about all of this, we all have different tastes!
my new fav film making channel
I like your note about it is important of keeping high standards instead of buying expensive cam, but I thought I don't need mirror camera until I had a need of different lenses (zoom vs low light vs standard 58mm) and learned to use aperture. And, of course, it is always nice to have separate device for separate function (using smartphone for filming, taking pictures, navigation and as a dash cam made me want to buy different device for different need).
That wall looks gorgeous!
It happened to me too, shooting without a clear idea, and you're right, tons of time wasted and poor results! Storyboarding really help a lot, in my opinion. Nice vid 👍🏻 and nice poster!
I have always thought memoirs of a geisha was really well shot also. Beautiful film.
Because I have been filming a lot of women's beauty/lifestyle content, it's incredible to see the difference proper lighting, makeup and costume make.
I dont know who Disliked this video but they shouldnt Dislike a video because its not their field of business, i dont see any other reasons tbh. this Video is straight 100% GOOD
Definitivamente el mejor canal que he visitado en este último tiempo! Días y días buscando respuestas sobre cine y en 30 minutos respondí más de la mitad de ellas! Se agradece totalmente tu gran aporte! Gracias! Saludos desde Chile !