Can we please take a second to appreciate this dude making such amazing films every dang week?! I appreciate it a lot man. Learning something new on a weekly basis!
I just had the same thoughs. (only year later) just found this chanel and I've been whatching now the videos last 2 weeks like a "mad lad" because so interesting and so much knowlege. Thanks!
Mark, I’m an ICU nurse who also has a love for documentaries. I’ve been in discussions with my hospital about filming a documentary inside the COVID unit I work on. The information in this video was so incredibly pertinent to me! I’m an absolute novice, and this project is bigger than me, but with the help of people like you, I feel like I can succeed!
P.S., Mark: the thumbnail image for this video is exquisite! The night nuances that decorate the female just demand appreciation from a visiting eye. And you yourself with the decked-out camera is perfect complement to her. In a thumbnail! 💛🤗
mark You're simply amazing man the fact that you're giving away knowledge that universities are charging thousands of dollars for I really do want you to know I appreciate it
so so helpful, especially the bit about knowing your ending. so easy with a solo project to want to trust the process but a clearly defined outcome makes the process so much easier. thanks for sharing!
Thank you, Mark. A lot of excellent points in here. My favorite is "simplify your gear". That's huge- remembering that we're there to capture a story and not to play with our toys.
Hey Mark, I just wanted to tell you how inspiring your videos are. They really helped me grow as a filmmaker, because your videos are not just about gear and stuff like that, but the craft itself. Thank you so much. Greetings from Germany
Your videos are incredibly helpful. I have made a short documentary for some friends about their sustainable farm business. Every bit of advice you've given was something ive run into myself or something i should've heeded as a type of warning you make sure i do when filming. Great content!
This is so reaffirming Mark! I feel as a growing filmmaker, it's so nice to feel validated. Seriously appreciate the gems you're dropping in these videos. Super stoked to go watch No Country Is An Island!
Really Mark, I can not think of another youtube channel with more densely presented thought nuggets than yours...and that you can present it all so naturally and even throw a charitable cause in there is...yeah. Your work is inspiring.
I think it's because Mark is a filmmaker first and runs a UA-cam channel second. Lots of UA-camrs drone on because they need that retention time and they have to fit in their own self promotion and such
I'm so glad I watched this video before shooting my documentary (currently finishing up the edit - I had to do the whole doc myself). I put effort into knowing my ending before I shot any footage. The doc now has the warm fuzzy/inspirational ending that I was looking for.
One thing I wish I had done was that I review the footage as I was in production. I had a few other gigs going on simultaneously, so I bundled it all up at the end. It was very overwhelming.
Dude... your videos are like quality... not just about the best cameras or gimmicky video techniques.. I feel like I’m actually in film school when I watch your vids. I appreciate your work so much, it’s nice to see an actual working professional teach. Merry Christmas to you and your family man.
This was really valuable, knowing the ending was most key for me because there’s times when I start and in almost overwhelmed with what to get when there’s must so much, so understanding the ending beforehand, makes a ton of sense. Thanks man🙏🏾
And it’s truly incredible and inspiring their level of forgiveness to be able to do that because although we often say we don’t hold grudges and we forgive. It must be so difficult in that type of situation, amazing to see
You may see a bit of a spike in your audience retention at the 7:45 to 8:07 mark because a great point was made there! You gotta get compact sound bites! I needed to hear that. I'm looking forward to watching your doc and kudos to you all for turning that into a fundraiser 🤝
Great video and so many nuggets of gold for filmmakers! I think filming on your own is also a skill every filmmaker should have in their back pocket even on larger projects. The ability to jump in where needed can save a project!
Mark, wow! This is incredibly inspirational. Thank you for this. I need more about how you’re focusing and stabilizing with the fs7’s. Thanks my friend.
This is the most real and useful video for documentary filmmaking of all kinds. Wish I knew this before I shot my doc. Please make a video on distribution,spent months wading through the process.
Congratulations on the completion of your project and injecting human understanding and relatedness into our global mutual reality! Additionally, thank you for your generosity in sharing your process, experience and expertise with US to further increase the quality of life for even more peeps! Your service is much appreciated!
Mark, you definitely got my subscription bro! This was a really helpful video for someone who’s just starting out, and is a one-man show. Look forward to seeing more content! Happy holiday!
You make a very good point about interviews. I would also say really try to make short, to the point interviews. A 5-10 mins interview will be a life saver in post when putting everything together and you've forgotten your story outline. All the background info should be off camera to save time. Also, have a general idea of what people are going to say or at least why they should be part of the story...
OR A ONE WOMAN TEAM. MUCH LOVE TO ALL THE FEMALE FILMMAKERS OUT THERE!!! You are crushing it!
Just as easy to edit the title instead of a pinned comment like it's an afterthought.
No disrespect, I enjoy your content.
plz inculde one man/women team in title instead of here
@@yarshasound-relaxingmusic8459 you are ridiculous
@@David_Schwarz_DOP why??
@@David_Schwarz_DOP says the guy
You don’t know this, but your videos have been a ton of help for me!
Hey man great to see u here waiting for your new vids👍👍
yours too foo
Well... your videos have been a lot of help to me!
Likewise! You're one of the rare channels that I actually use the notification bell for 🙏
My two favorites 🔥🔥
Can we please take a second to appreciate this dude making such amazing films every dang week?! I appreciate it a lot man. Learning something new on a weekly basis!
Same
I just had the same thoughs. (only year later) just found this chanel and I've been whatching now the videos last 2 weeks like a "mad lad" because so interesting and so much knowlege. Thanks!
i was typing how to Film a Documentary By yourself i swear to God ,and then saw this on the Feed, Love you man
Lol, good timing!!
Haha bro
Mark, I’m an ICU nurse who also has a love for documentaries. I’ve been in discussions with my hospital about filming a documentary inside the COVID unit I work on. The information in this video was so incredibly pertinent to me! I’m an absolute novice, and this project is bigger than me, but with the help of people like you, I feel like I can succeed!
Figuring out the ending before you start is fantastic advice. Thank you!
Mark! Great ADVICE and CONGRATULATIONS! Yeah!
P.S., Mark: the thumbnail image for this video is exquisite! The night nuances that decorate the female just demand appreciation from a visiting eye. And you yourself with the decked-out camera is perfect complement to her. In a thumbnail! 💛🤗
SOLID tips man. I love solo shooting. LESS IS MORE.
mark You're simply amazing man the fact that you're giving away knowledge that universities are charging thousands of dollars for I really do want you to know I appreciate it
Thanks mate, very kind of you 🙏🏻🙏🏻 I also have a course 😂
I missed the first open enrollment definitely gonna join the second
so so helpful, especially the bit about knowing your ending. so easy with a solo project to want to trust the process but a clearly defined outcome makes the process so much easier. thanks for sharing!
Omg that information about the interview and sound bites may have just saved my life 😩🤯 great info, thanks so much!
Thank you, Mark. A lot of excellent points in here. My favorite is "simplify your gear". That's huge- remembering that we're there to capture a story and not to play with our toys.
Hey Mark, I just wanted to tell you how inspiring your videos are. They really helped me grow as a filmmaker, because your videos are not just about gear and stuff like that, but the craft itself. Thank you so much.
Greetings from Germany
Wow, thank you. Appreciate you saying this. I'm here to help!! So glad the videos are helping in any way, shape or form!
Seeing those people worshiping was a beautiful sight man. Love it.
great work Mark! you are truly an inspiration to me!
I appreciate that! 🙏🙏🙏
Great Tips for my shoot with the Salvation Army today
Getting ppl to summarize their thoughts.. THAT is a GREAT one. Thanks so much
I SEE ONE MAN TEAM I LIKE!!!! Credits to all those out there crushing the sholo shoot
Your videos are incredibly helpful. I have made a short documentary for some friends about their sustainable farm business. Every bit of advice you've given was something ive run into myself or something i should've heeded as a type of warning you make sure i do when filming.
Great content!
This made my day! Thank you Jean-Pierre!!
Hi Mark. Great tip about getting subjects to summarise what they've said over long interviews. Will definitely be applying that technique.
I am telling you, you are a great teacher and have a knack of simplifying very complex things. Thank you!!!
This is so reaffirming Mark! I feel as a growing filmmaker, it's so nice to feel validated. Seriously appreciate the gems you're dropping in these videos. Super stoked to go watch No Country Is An Island!
Thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 so appreciate the support
Love the sound bites idea - thanks Mark! 🥰
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Really Mark, I can not think of another youtube channel with more densely presented thought nuggets than yours...and that you can present it all so naturally and even throw a charitable cause in there is...yeah. Your work is inspiring.
I think it's because Mark is a filmmaker first and runs a UA-cam channel second. Lots of UA-camrs drone on because they need that retention time and they have to fit in their own self promotion and such
All of your content is gold, please keep sharing!
🙏🏻 🙏🏻🙏🏻
You're literally my favourite film-making teacher
Your videos have an incredible amount of value mate. They make me wanna go out and shoot films immediately! Thank you thank you!!!
This has moved me and encouraged me in profound ways. Thank you.
This was one of the most value adding videos I have seen in 2020! Thank you for sharing these tips. We love your channel!!!
this is a great video Mark. Super valuable
Thank you. From Brasil.
I'm so glad I watched this video before shooting my documentary (currently finishing up the edit - I had to do the whole doc myself). I put effort into knowing my ending before I shot any footage. The doc now has the warm fuzzy/inspirational ending that I was looking for.
One thing I wish I had done was that I review the footage as I was in production. I had a few other gigs going on simultaneously, so I bundled it all up at the end. It was very overwhelming.
Dude... your videos are like quality... not just about the best cameras or gimmicky video techniques.. I feel like I’m actually in film school when I watch your vids. I appreciate your work so much, it’s nice to see an actual working professional teach. Merry Christmas to you and your family man.
This was really valuable, knowing the ending was most key for me because there’s times when I start and in almost overwhelmed with what to get when there’s must so much, so understanding the ending beforehand, makes a ton of sense. Thanks man🙏🏾
And it’s truly incredible and inspiring their level of forgiveness to be able to do that because although we often say we don’t hold grudges and we forgive. It must be so difficult in that type of situation, amazing to see
Yeah I was really convicted seeing their level of forgiveness
Your advice is so sound and your films just look beautiful!
Love from SRI LANKA! ❤️
Thank you very much
You may see a bit of a spike in your audience retention at the 7:45 to 8:07 mark because a great point was made there! You gotta get compact sound bites! I needed to hear that. I'm looking forward to watching your doc and kudos to you all for turning that into a fundraiser 🤝
Thank you For sharing your knowledge and experience Mark.
Most welcome
Game changing information. Thank you!
Great tips man! Always enjoy your videos!
Enjoyed your presentation . I have also produced several of my films by
shooting the ending first and the beginning last.
Your videos inspire me a lot
Great channel Mark! Thanks for your transparent and deep insights. Keep up doing great work! Thanks! Greatings from switzerland!
Great video and so many nuggets of gold for filmmakers! I think filming on your own is also a skill every filmmaker should have in their back pocket even on larger projects. The ability to jump in where needed can save a project!
thanks man! Sounds like you're using these tips already
You are a good man Mark. God bless you.
Awesome, thank you for these tips, and for the kindness of donating proceeds to humanitarian causes. You are a good person.
Thank you Tymek! I feel grateful to have the opportunity
Perfect timing, prepping for just this. Thank you!
Very good information. You saved some people today.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart
Top tips! I’m workin on 2 projects for January. These advices gonna be very helpful
If you don't know where you're going, you'll never get there. I needed to hear this. Thank you.
There is huge value in your videos! Thankyou Mark
What a solid friggin dude you are. You got a subscriber.
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Thank you for sharing that content! Right now, this is my favourite videography channel
Terrific video! Such useful suggestions. So many levels above what I usually see in UA-cam filming advice. Thanks for this and for your humble manner.
Thank you Joe 🙏🏻 appreciate you saying this
Fam... your videos pack so much in so little time and it's so easy to digest because it's practical. Thank you. Thank you for sharing this stuff.
Solid tips and video as always Mark! Always appreciate your knowledge and there's always something to pick up!
My bucket 🪣 list includes meeting and hanging with Mark!!!!
What a great insight to your experiences film making. Thank you for sharing. This will help me when I'm Shooting now since I do all on my own now.
Thank you, best explanation ..I am shooting a one man interview..It’s first time for me..
Mark, wow! This is incredibly inspirational. Thank you for this. I need more about how you’re focusing and stabilizing with the fs7’s. Thanks my friend.
Hold with two hands :)
These tips were very good. I’ve never heard these points made. thank you.
Awesome video as always bro! So relatable.
Thanks homie🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
THIS is such a great, useful video. Thank you for sharing, and for doing such important work.
Great wisdom, thanks for sharing Mark. YOU DA BEST!
All solid advice for keeping it simple. But what I really want to say is good luck with your project, and respect.
Learning a lot from you. Thks !!! Have a beautifull year ending.
Thanks mate!
Thank you for always being informative. I can't remember how often I rewatch these videos. You are inspiration man.
Truly wonderful, great work.. your passion shines through, your profesionalism on point. Looking forward to more.
This is the most real and useful video for documentary filmmaking of all kinds. Wish I knew this before I shot my doc. Please make a video on distribution,spent months wading through the process.
It’s the worst part of filmmaking lol. Getting people to actually watch your film!!
Love this channel
This video is right on time. I'm gearing up to do a series of short docs by myself and needed this more than anything. Thank you.
You got this!
@@markbone can you do a video on the best way to distribute and promote an indie doc? Maybe something on how to enter film festivals?
Know the ending. Makes so much sense! Best advice ever! Thanx :-)
Great great works
First time here, Really enjoyed this. Thank you. Quality, useful and relatable. I'll be back for more.
Thank you, this was helpful. The work you have done has highlighted such a difficult story.
You have so much information to give man. You are truly a blessing for beginning filmmakers. You are my inspiration!!!
Thi sis great man. Your film looks amazing.... These tips are excellent... hats off.
Love this channel. Very helpful/useful
Thank you 💯🙏🏻
as a one man band videographer this was inspiring! thanks
We are strange breed of artists!!
Mad respect for you brother. God bless 🙏🏻
Congratulations on the completion of your project and injecting human understanding and relatedness into our global mutual reality! Additionally, thank you for your generosity in sharing your process, experience and expertise with US to further increase the quality of life for even more peeps! Your service is much appreciated!
Great framework!
Thank you very much for this 👍🏻
Man you're right on !!!
Those are perfect tips! its really important to have these kinds of guidelines when you are working by yourself
Gad bless you Mark and Thank you so much for your helping 👏👏👏
You are a machine of high quality films Mark! So much value from this channel
Mark, you definitely got my subscription bro! This was a really helpful video for someone who’s just starting out, and is a one-man show. Look forward to seeing more content! Happy holiday!
Wow this was so concrete and very helpful! Just getting into making film and your video gives me some structure to hold on to. Thank you! 👍😊
Great video I got a lot out of this. Finally content that you can really apply to your filmmaking process
Just love all your contents about documentaries, learning a lot👌
You make a very good point about interviews. I would also say really try to make short, to the point interviews. A 5-10 mins interview will be a life saver in post when putting everything together and you've forgotten your story outline. All the background info should be off camera to save time. Also, have a general idea of what people are going to say or at least why they should be part of the story...
Where I live, November is the one. Highs in the 70's. Brutal summer is really over. October promises but doesn't deliver.
Very inspiring for me today. Thanks
I remember I was gonna learn filmmaking at a film school. Your content showed me a lot of what I need to know.
Hey I think we both have similar interest I have also worked with many aid organisations like oxfam, save the children, world vision near my city.
Great advise for the interviews! Thanks man
Really interesting, helpful information. Thank you!