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!
Great tips Mark! Completely agree with all of these tips especially the "compact soundbites"! As someone who produces 1 min stories out of 20-30 minutes interviews with 2-3 people, this is key!
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!
@@markbone I just purchased and watched No Country is an Island. Beautiful. Simply beautiful. If I'm honest, as an American, this story was a blip on my radar. You made it personal to me. Thank you!
Jordan, I hope you were able to follow through on your documentary idea. Don't take no for an answer! I would watch your documentary as so many others would too.
This is so true. I used to pack a whole back full with lenses, hang tripods on it, bring an extra camera so i could do interviews with 2 angles. Sometimes even brought a suitcase with extra stuff, like gimbals, sliders etc. The only thing now in my current backpack when i shoot solo: - My BMPCC4K - 12-35 2.8 lens (i can do most projects with this lens. The more specific projects i use for example anamorphic lenses) - 3 Battery's + the charger - An external monitor - Video mic pro for a bit better scratch audio or lavalier for interviews - SSD card - Top handle + side handle That's basically it. I also got myself a less heavy, smaller tripod for if have to do interviews. Most of my run & gun projects i can do with this. I also have a small 42.5 f.1.7 panasonic lens that i keep in my back justin case. But that doesnt take up any space and fits in my battery pouch. The more productional side of things like commercials, music video's etc, i of course bring 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
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!
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! 💛🤗
Well done, boy that bit where your team mate is holding his camera with a train rushing past looked very hand-in-mouth, oh boy. Off to watch the movie. Loved the video.
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 🤝
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
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!
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!
excellent, excellent tips on the 'get compact soundbites' section. I've run probably 100 interviews, mostly for marketing videos and a few short docs and everything you said was spot on and I learned a lot, thanks mark
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!
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.
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 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
Dude! I rarely comment on anything on UA-cam, but after seeing this video and a few of your other ones, I just want to say thanks for all the content you make! I've really connected with your shooting philosophy and love for the craft. Just want to let you know that you sharing your experience as a documentary filmmaker isn't going unnoticed and it's helping a lot of aspiring filmmakers out here! (Blessings on the film, hoping to watch it soon)
Amazing. So compact, well structured and helpfull. I was watching it and I already started feeling the relieve of stress when I thought about my next project, adapting these tips. Thank you Mark!
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.
Super helpful. I have made the mistake of not getting sound bites in interviews. I have great stories that are hard to use. No Country is an Island - fantastic! Merry Christmas.
This was great. Again. And the soundbits thing is probably the most important thing. Also, I've shot 99% of all my jobs with my 45mm. I subscribe to the less is more lens policy too.
Great tips. This brought me back to my own one man band shooting a documentary about the street kids in Kenya. It was a battle, and all the stuff you mentioned here was amongst the lessons I learnt the hard way. Compact sound bites would be a gold for me to fully understand before I was shooting. It saves so much time in post. Also reviewing footage can be film saving - especialy if shooting in remote places where you cannot reshoot. Thanks for sharing.
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!
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.
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!
This is super helpful! The sound bite tip is clutch. I watch a lot of sports documentaries and this is also something I notice on shows like Hard Knocks or Real Sports.
Thanks for the tips. As soon as we are able to travel again I will be going to the mission fields and telling the stories of missionaries. These tips are really helpful
Awesome awesome tips Mark. Thank you 🙏 Question for you when you get the chance. What is something you say to the client to get them to summarize what they just said?
Listening to you has made me both a better cinematographer and editor. I can’t thank you enough. You have renewed my interest in filmmaking. Happy holidays
One recommendation really stuck with me. Know the ending. This is my biggest issue back when I was choreographing my dance pieces. I’d always have these great start to them, then three quarters of the way it hits me. How am I going to finish this dance. So that will work in more than one profession. Even these types of videos for your channel are done very well. Nice!
Thank you, from someone just taking their first steps in this field. Really helpful points, the kind of stuff that often doesn't get thought about or stressed enough. Great video :)
Thanks a lot Mark! A friend and I are cooking the idea of going to Cuba to film a doc, so this comes like a great guideline. Merry Christmas and all the best for 2021 🙏
Thanks for telling the story by the way, means a lot as a Canadian Sri Lankan myself, our expat community here was reeling after Easter Mass, getting calls from family members. The forgiveness aspect is huge especially since other people were trying to use it for political gain. Thanks again for telling it
I learned a lot about filmmaking from you than at my university. You are a genius. Love to know your 1st project was in Bangladesh. I am from Bangladesh. Cheers.
Discovered your channel thru that joint fx6 shoot you did with Matti! Love the info you share on this channel. Doc filmmaking is something that I’m finding myself drawn to. Learning a lot here. Thanks.
Great tutorial, Im using this to show my students how to shoot a Doc. Question, at the 10:02 mark, how did you split the sequence windows at the bottom in two like that? That could be so helpful in how I edit. Never knew i could do that until seeing you pick out clips and put them in a second sequence. Thanks for your vids!
Hey Mark, Thank you so much for these tips. I‘m sure they‘re going to help me a lot in the future. My main hassle is the pet of having my interviewees talking for too long. Can you help out with some questions which lead to people summarizing their thoughts
Mark, love your videos! The interesting thing is that I'm using your tips for narrative and they also make sense in that world! Keep up the great work and be safe!
I'm with you on the 24mm lens. I got one a few months ago and it's become my favorite lens. Of course, I have a Canon DSLR with an APS-C sensor but it's still awesome with that lens.
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
Figuring out the ending before you start is fantastic advice. Thank you!
Great tips Mark! Completely agree with all of these tips especially the "compact soundbites"! As someone who produces 1 min stories out of 20-30 minutes interviews with 2-3 people, this is key!
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!
You absolutely can!! Look to film moments, stuff actually happening and unfolding. You have incredible access to stories that need to be told
@@markbone I just purchased and watched No Country is an Island. Beautiful. Simply beautiful. If I'm honest, as an American, this story was a blip on my radar. You made it personal to me. Thank you!
Jordan, I hope you were able to follow through on your documentary idea. Don't take no for an answer! I would watch your documentary as so many others would too.
Big 👍 for u. Best wishes.
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This is so true.
I used to pack a whole back full with lenses, hang tripods on it, bring an extra camera so i could do interviews with 2 angles. Sometimes even brought a suitcase with extra stuff, like gimbals, sliders etc.
The only thing now in my current backpack when i shoot solo:
- My BMPCC4K
- 12-35 2.8 lens (i can do most projects with this lens. The more specific projects i use for example anamorphic lenses)
- 3 Battery's + the charger
- An external monitor
- Video mic pro for a bit better scratch audio or lavalier for interviews
- SSD card
- Top handle + side handle
That's basically it. I also got myself a less heavy, smaller tripod for if have to do interviews.
Most of my run & gun projects i can do with this. I also have a small 42.5 f.1.7 panasonic lens that i keep in my back justin case. But that doesnt take up any space and fits in my battery pouch.
The more productional side of things like commercials, music video's etc, i of course bring 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
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!
Hi Mark. Great tip about getting subjects to summarise what they've said over long interviews. Will definitely be applying that technique.
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!!
Your videos have an incredible amount of value mate. They make me wanna go out and shoot films immediately! Thank you thank you!!!
SOLID tips man. I love solo shooting. LESS IS MORE.
I m filming since a long time but these points you made here are very valuable, thanks!
timeless GOLD here folks. Anyone who actually have experience with docs, smiles and knows what he's talking about. I'm a fan
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! 💛🤗
Well done, boy that bit where your team mate is holding his camera with a train rushing past looked very hand-in-mouth, oh boy. Off to watch the movie. Loved the video.
I am telling you, you are a great teacher and have a knack of simplifying very complex things. Thank you!!!
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 🤝
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
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!
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
This was one of the most value adding videos I have seen in 2020! Thank you for sharing these tips. We love your channel!!!
excellent, excellent tips on the 'get compact soundbites' section. I've run probably 100 interviews, mostly for marketing videos and a few short docs and everything you said was spot on and I learned a lot, thanks mark
Thanks!
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
Watched! "No Country..." is magnificent! Everything about it was wonderful to behold. Thanks Mark & Michael!
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.
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 :)
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.
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
As a one woman filmer, very helpful tips. Beautiful documentary work!
Dude! I rarely comment on anything on UA-cam, but after seeing this video and a few of your other ones, I just want to say thanks for all the content you make! I've really connected with your shooting philosophy and love for the craft. Just want to let you know that you sharing your experience as a documentary filmmaker isn't going unnoticed and it's helping a lot of aspiring filmmakers out here! (Blessings on the film, hoping to watch it soon)
Thanks Niko!! Appreciate you taking the time to comment brother 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Enjoyed your presentation . I have also produced several of my films by
shooting the ending first and the beginning last.
Mark! Great ADVICE and CONGRATULATIONS! Yeah!
Omg that information about the interview and sound bites may have just saved my life 😩🤯 great info, thanks so much!
Amazing. So compact, well structured and helpfull. I was watching it and I already started feeling the relieve of stress when I thought about my next project, adapting these tips. Thank you Mark!
🙏🏻 so glad this can help mate
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.
Super helpful. I have made the mistake of not getting sound bites in interviews. I have great stories that are hard to use. No Country is an Island - fantastic! Merry Christmas.
Thanks Chris! yeah the sound bites are so crucial in interviews
All solid advice for keeping it simple. But what I really want to say is good luck with your project, and respect.
The only UA-camr I actually learn and use what I learn from watching their videos. You are a gem 💎
I'm so glad your video popped in my feed. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Happy holidays!
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?
Perfect timing, prepping for just this. Thank you!
This was great. Again. And the soundbits thing is probably the most important thing. Also, I've shot 99% of all my jobs with my 45mm. I subscribe to the less is more lens policy too.
Seeing those people worshiping was a beautiful sight man. Love it.
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
Great tips. This brought me back to my own one man band shooting a documentary about the street kids in Kenya. It was a battle, and all the stuff you mentioned here was amongst the lessons I learnt the hard way. Compact sound bites would be a gold for me to fully understand before I was shooting. It saves so much time in post. Also reviewing footage can be film saving - especialy if shooting in remote places where you cannot reshoot. Thanks for sharing.
You have so much information to give man. You are truly a blessing for beginning filmmakers. You are my inspiration!!!
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 channel Mark! Thanks for your transparent and deep insights. Keep up doing great work! Thanks! Greatings from switzerland!
Top tips! I’m workin on 2 projects for January. These advices gonna be very helpful
Thank you, this was helpful. The work you have done has highlighted such a difficult story.
Solid tips and video as always Mark! Always appreciate your knowledge and there's always something to pick up!
great work Mark! you are truly an inspiration to me!
I appreciate that! 🙏🙏🙏
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!!
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
Very helpful video. Thank you very much.
Thank you for always being informative. I can't remember how often I rewatch these videos. You are inspiration man.
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!
I SEE ONE MAN TEAM I LIKE!!!! Credits to all those out there crushing the sholo shoot
This is super helpful! The sound bite tip is clutch. I watch a lot of sports documentaries and this is also something I notice on shows like Hard Knocks or Real Sports.
Getting ppl to summarize their thoughts.. THAT is a GREAT one. Thanks so much
Thanks for the tips. As soon as we are able to travel again I will be going to the mission fields and telling the stories of missionaries. These tips are really helpful
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! 👍😊
All of your content is gold, please keep sharing!
🙏🏻 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Awesome awesome tips Mark. Thank you 🙏 Question for you when you get the chance. What is something you say to the client to get them to summarize what they just said?
First time here, Really enjoyed this. Thank you. Quality, useful and relatable. I'll be back for more.
Listening to you has made me both a better cinematographer and editor. I can’t thank you enough. You have renewed my interest in filmmaking. Happy holidays
Thank you For sharing your knowledge and experience Mark.
Most welcome
One recommendation really stuck with me. Know the ending. This is my biggest issue back when I was choreographing my dance pieces. I’d always have these great start to them, then three quarters of the way it hits me. How am I going to finish this dance. So that will work in more than one profession. Even these types of videos for your channel are done very well. Nice!
This has moved me and encouraged me in profound ways. Thank you.
Love the idea about the sound bites.
Great wisdom, thanks for sharing Mark. YOU DA BEST!
Mark, you are amazing brother!
Some of the best advice I have heard. I had to learn the hard way on a couple of these. Great tips!
Glad it was helpful! The best way to learn sometime is on the job!
Thank you for sharing that content! Right now, this is my favourite videography channel
Those are perfect tips! its really important to have these kinds of guidelines when you are working by yourself
Thank you, from someone just taking their first steps in this field. Really helpful points, the kind of stuff that often doesn't get thought about or stressed enough. Great video :)
Thank you from the bottom of my heart
Thanks a lot Mark! A friend and I are cooking the idea of going to Cuba to film a doc, so this comes like a great guideline. Merry Christmas and all the best for 2021 🙏
Thanks for telling the story by the way, means a lot as a Canadian Sri Lankan myself, our expat community here was reeling after Easter Mass, getting calls from family members. The forgiveness aspect is huge especially since other people were trying to use it for political gain. Thanks again for telling it
Your advice is so sound and your films just look beautiful!
I learned a lot about filmmaking from you than at my university. You are a genius. Love to know your 1st project was in Bangladesh. I am from Bangladesh. Cheers.
Great insights! Mark, can you give us your top 3 phrases/questions you use to get usable summary statements after a long-winded story?
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.
Discovered your channel thru that joint fx6 shoot you did with Matti! Love the info you share on this channel. Doc filmmaking is something that I’m finding myself drawn to. Learning a lot here. Thanks.
Thanks brother! Welcome to the channel
Thank you very much
Great tutorial, Im using this to show my students how to shoot a Doc. Question, at the 10:02 mark, how did you split the sequence windows at the bottom in two like that? That could be so helpful in how I edit. Never knew i could do that until seeing you pick out clips and put them in a second sequence. Thanks for your vids!
You just need to click and drag the timelines ‘tab’ to split them.
@@markbone Thank you!
always informative, always a joyfulness. thank you for the effort and the sharing. i am an appreciative subscriber. stay well. thumbs up.
Truly wonderful, great work.. your passion shines through, your profesionalism on point. Looking forward to more.
Great video I got a lot out of this. Finally content that you can really apply to your filmmaking process
Gad bless you Mark and Thank you so much for your helping 👏👏👏
Hey Mark,
Thank you so much for these tips. I‘m sure they‘re going to help me a lot in the future.
My main hassle is the pet of having my interviewees talking for too long.
Can you help out with some questions which lead to people summarizing their thoughts
What a solid friggin dude you are. You got a subscriber.
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You are a machine of high quality films Mark! So much value from this channel
Mark, love your videos! The interesting thing is that I'm using your tips for narrative and they also make sense in that world! Keep up the great work and be safe!
I'm with you on the 24mm lens. I got one a few months ago and it's become my favorite lens. Of course, I have a Canon DSLR with an APS-C sensor but it's still awesome with that lens.