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!
@@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.
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!
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! 💛🤗
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.
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.
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
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!
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
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
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.
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
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! 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)
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!
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.
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!
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
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!
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.
给你👏🏻点赞。
Great great works
I m filming since a long time but these points you made here are very valuable, thanks!
Thank you very much
Very helpful video. Thank you very much.
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, you are amazing brother!
Mark! Great ADVICE and CONGRATULATIONS! Yeah!
Thank you from the bottom of my heart
SOLID tips man. I love solo shooting. LESS IS MORE.
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! 💛🤗
Love the idea about the sound bites.
I am telling you, you are a great teacher and have a knack of simplifying very complex things. Thank you!!!
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.
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.
timeless GOLD here folks. Anyone who actually have experience with docs, smiles and knows what he's talking about. I'm a fan
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!
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
What a solid friggin dude you are. You got a subscriber.
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great work Mark! you are truly an inspiration to me!
I appreciate that! 🙏🙏🙏
Hi Mark. Great tip about getting subjects to summarise what they've said over long interviews. Will definitely be applying that technique.
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!
As a one woman filmer, very helpful tips. Beautiful documentary work!
Watched! "No Country..." is magnificent! Everything about it was wonderful to behold. Thanks Mark & Michael!
Perfect timing, prepping for just this. Thank you!
Omg that information about the interview and sound bites may have just saved my life 😩🤯 great info, thanks so much!
Getting ppl to summarize their thoughts.. THAT is a GREAT one. Thanks so much
All of your content is gold, please keep sharing!
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Your videos have an incredible amount of value mate. They make me wanna go out and shoot films immediately! Thank you thank you!!!
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!!
Great wisdom, thanks for sharing Mark. YOU DA BEST!
Great channel Mark! Thanks for your transparent and deep insights. Keep up doing great work! Thanks! Greatings from switzerland!
Game changing information. 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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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.
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
Gad bless you Mark and Thank you so much for your helping 👏👏👏
I'm so glad your video popped in my feed. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Happy holidays!
You are a good man Mark. God bless you.
There is huge value in your videos! Thankyou Mark
This has moved me and encouraged me in profound ways. Thank you.
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
Top tips! I’m workin on 2 projects for January. These advices gonna be very helpful
EPIC! Awesome work Mark - Love it!
Your advice is so sound and your films just look beautiful!
Know the ending. Makes so much sense! Best advice ever! Thanx :-)
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 💎
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.
Thank you for sharing that content! Right now, this is my favourite videography channel
Thank you, this was helpful. The work you have done has highlighted such a difficult story.
Your videos inspire me a lot
This was one of the most value adding videos I have seen in 2020! Thank you for sharing these tips. We love your channel!!!
Thank you For sharing your knowledge and experience Mark.
Most welcome
First time here, Really enjoyed this. Thank you. Quality, useful and relatable. I'll be back for more.
Great tips man! Always enjoy your videos!
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
Thank you for always being informative. I can't remember how often I rewatch these videos. You are inspiration man.
THIS is such a great, useful video. Thank you for sharing, and for doing such important work.
Seeing those people worshiping was a beautiful sight man. Love it.
Those are perfect tips! its really important to have these kinds of guidelines when you are working by yourself
Great framework!
Thank you very much for this 👍🏻
Truly wonderful, great work.. your passion shines through, your profesionalism on point. Looking forward to more.
WOW amazing breakdown! Great job homie!
this is a great video Mark. Super valuable
Great video I got a lot out of this. Finally content that you can really apply to your filmmaking process
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
These tips were very good. I’ve never heard these points made. thank you.
Thanks for the walk through of your documentary thought process
You are a machine of high quality films Mark! So much value from this channel
Great stuff Mark! Thanks man!
Priceless, Mark. Thx so much. 💛🙏🏼
You are so welcome
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
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
This was excellent advice Mark, thank-you!
Solid tips and video as always Mark! Always appreciate your knowledge and there's always something to pick up!
Such a nice upload!! Thank you for all the tips :))
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 🙏🏻🙏🏻
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!
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! 👍😊
Thi sis great man. Your film looks amazing.... These tips are excellent... hats off.
Bro, you just helped me in a documentary script I am writing. 🙏
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!
always informative, always a joyfulness. thank you for the effort and the sharing. i am an appreciative subscriber. stay well. thumbs up.
You're literally my favourite film-making teacher
Really great work, thanks for the tips!
Very good information. You saved some people today.
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.
These tips are the gold man! Especially the interview and footage review one :)
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
Just love all your contents about documentaries, learning a lot👌
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
I SEE ONE MAN TEAM I LIKE!!!! Credits to all those out there crushing the sholo shoot
Enjoyed your presentation . I have also produced several of my films by
shooting the ending first and the beginning last.