How To Practice Cinematography BY YOURSELF!

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  • Опубліковано 24 гру 2024

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  • @hainesmatthewhaines2137
    @hainesmatthewhaines2137 2 роки тому +635

    I think it’s odd that many filmmakers don’t practice. Guitar players practice all the time, but filmmakers often seem to think that every shoot has to be “for real”. I like that you’re advocating practicing one’s craft.

    • @mrfryfilmguy
      @mrfryfilmguy 2 роки тому +5

      Great point!

    • @JohnnyGuitaristOfficial
      @JohnnyGuitaristOfficial 2 роки тому +4

      As a guitar player....That is very true 👍

    • @josemur1562
      @josemur1562 Рік тому +2

      So accurate

    • @vmtz2001
      @vmtz2001 Рік тому

      They’re not cinematographers. I’m not a cinematographer, but I was a videographer in the 80’s and 90’s and I constantly practiced.

    • @vmtz2001
      @vmtz2001 Рік тому

      Today’s digital cameras are way more tolerant of lighting contrasts

  • @uptown3636
    @uptown3636 2 роки тому +211

    As an autistic aspiring videographer, I'm very grateful for this guide. I know filmmaking is a collaborative activity, but--as a result of my ASD--I often learn better on my own than in groups of people.

    • @honeyway3104
      @honeyway3104 2 роки тому +14

      I totally feel you, and although i believe that uniting around a specific craft helps with interactions, growing on your own is sooo important, i hope you find ways to achieve your goals and use your uniqueness as a strengh.
      (I'm also an autistic aspiring filmaker btw and seeing others in the field trying their best makes my dreams feel more realistic)

    • @uptown3636
      @uptown3636 2 роки тому +1

      @@honeyway3104 Thank you for your well-considered reply Your perspective on individual growth and unique expression is refreshing and encouraging.

    • @medalgear654
      @medalgear654 2 роки тому +1

      Autistic myself here and just graduated from Toronto Film School and yes i'm strugeeling practicing cinematography as well.

    • @uptown3636
      @uptown3636 2 роки тому +2

      @@medalgear654 Congratulations on your graduation! Best wishes for a career in this field.

    • @DonovanFrancisDaniel
      @DonovanFrancisDaniel Рік тому +1

      Best wishes brother

  • @MrBlackjudas
    @MrBlackjudas 2 роки тому +154

    3 shots for talking, 3 shots for practicing. I see what you did there ;) Cool and informative video as always. Thanks!

    • @NigelBarros
      @NigelBarros  2 роки тому +7

      I wondered if anyone would catch that! Thanks for watching Joel!

    • @howells442
      @howells442 2 роки тому +2

      Well spotted, I didn't catch that myself, but really nice idea!

  • @DavidSenteno
    @DavidSenteno 2 роки тому +67

    I struggle all the time trying to get people to play with me (practice video). This is a great idea. Thanks.

    • @NigelBarros
      @NigelBarros  2 роки тому +10

      Yeah same, practicing filming myself is becoming a very common!

    • @Ace25554
      @Ace25554 2 роки тому

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      @Ace25554 2 роки тому

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  • @asheeshkchopra
    @asheeshkchopra 2 роки тому +65

    Really liked the whole concept of trying to recreate the scenes that one has liked from the work of professionals ..very down to earth yet creative exercise.
    I see a tremendous potential for doing this for creating still images as well. Thanks.

  • @gregelgie
    @gregelgie 2 роки тому +10

    We have a local co-operative learning group at our local Media Centre. It’s been great for learning with and from others as well as learning equipment they have for rentals. I hope we start it again soon as it was delayed with the pandemic.

  • @stevesmacfix
    @stevesmacfix 2 роки тому +9

    These vids keep reminding me to keep going for it. Thanks

  • @mariusmocan8491
    @mariusmocan8491 2 роки тому +3

    Simple and to the point. Anyone can do this and you always learn something when you slow down and take the time to shoot something for yourself.

  • @GA-ko4ew
    @GA-ko4ew 2 роки тому +4

    Bro! This is such a good video for beginners! THANKYOU!

  • @patricklevar
    @patricklevar 2 роки тому +7

    This was cool I think 🤔 I'm going to give it a try 👍🤳🏾🤓👍

  • @SrKynam
    @SrKynam Рік тому +3

    YES!! That is the key to "cinematic" videos, the essence of the cinema!! Not the trendy colours or the 500 transitions in one video hahah
    Keep going my friend! Ur work is amazing!

  • @marcmelo8017
    @marcmelo8017 2 роки тому +1

    Wow !! when we have no ideia where to start there it is great tips Nigel

  • @uniworkhorse
    @uniworkhorse 2 роки тому +1

    Honestly did not expect such a simple solution, but it’s awesome because it lets the viewer play with their favorite scenes or shots! Brilliant.

  • @tamasd8
    @tamasd8 2 роки тому +2

    The grade is so nice on your example shots!

  • @TheGamer2Know
    @TheGamer2Know 2 роки тому

    I’ve started channel a month ago, and was wondering the same thing how to get better and improve since I’m only person working on this. So this video really spoke to me.

  • @ilje10
    @ilje10 Рік тому

    I love the ambient / atmospheric music in the background

  • @gideonslomo833
    @gideonslomo833 2 роки тому +15

    I thought about this aspect of filming and photography where everyone online just shares the basics but hardly what makes one achieve the quality. Thanks for this.

  • @GrindstoneGroomingCo
    @GrindstoneGroomingCo 2 роки тому +15

    Nigel, very well done. I really appreciate the way you deliver information. Easy to comprehend and digest. Thank You

  • @BlackSmithTCB
    @BlackSmithTCB Рік тому

    What's really crazy is that I came here for tips and found out you shot the movie "Columbus" which I remember you guys filming that because I've lived here my whole life and I love the fact that movie took the time to show the beauty of this small town!

  • @anamericanentrepreneur
    @anamericanentrepreneur Рік тому

    Great info! I live in Dallas too (Lakewood).

  • @MaiElizabeth
    @MaiElizabeth 2 роки тому +1

    So many filmmakers telling about this way of learning but what you did gave much better idea of how to do it.

  • @K3zz21
    @K3zz21 Рік тому +1

    I do a lot of shit on my own. Not necessarily that I want to, I'm just really nervous about my creativity around others. This video really helps!

    • @JustNotToday-n8h
      @JustNotToday-n8h 5 місяців тому

      Underrated. No one ever talks about being scared to be creative. I relate.

  • @Qinulee
    @Qinulee 2 роки тому +1

    I love this and have been looking for a way to improve my cinematography on my own

  • @kipmeacham7925
    @kipmeacham7925 2 роки тому

    The FilmGrab hack is a great, great tip, Nigel. Thanks!

  • @Perceivedshift
    @Perceivedshift 2 роки тому

    I really like the filmgrab link, might be useful for photography as well.

  • @heiko4297
    @heiko4297 2 роки тому +1

    Didn't know about film-grab. Thank you so much!

  • @WhySteve
    @WhySteve 2 роки тому +9

    Nice! I was literally thinking about doing this because I always feel my shots look "too real" and I can't pin point exactly what it is so I figured I would recreate a look from a film that was shot with similar settings to see exactly where my fault lies.

    • @virgilhawkins5680
      @virgilhawkins5680 2 роки тому +4

      Sharpness is often the culprit, especially if you shoot digital. That's why smoke is used so much for filming. Flat or real-world-accurate lighting is also a big factor, particularly if you're shooting in natural light with no light modifiers.

    • @WhySteve
      @WhySteve 2 роки тому +2

      @@virgilhawkins5680 that's why I want to recreate stuff because even after using lights, modifiers and haze, I often feel it still looks "too real" but I recently discovered one of the reasons I feel that way is because I was there at the location and I know the people, so it's hard to look at it from a different perspective.

    • @virgilhawkins5680
      @virgilhawkins5680 2 роки тому +1

      @@WhySteve hmm, well there are no tips for that I think.

    • @WhySteve
      @WhySteve 2 роки тому +1

      @@virgilhawkins5680 but I think sharpness is also a big contributor.

  • @madjidatmania3002
    @madjidatmania3002 Рік тому

    The window scene is awesome

  • @Zyrk01
    @Zyrk01 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for sharing. Im new and i will be using this for practice.

  • @Sanchez99450
    @Sanchez99450 2 роки тому +4

    Спасибо за творчество и советы!

    • @NigelBarros
      @NigelBarros  2 роки тому +2

      Пожалуйста, рад, что вам понравилось!

  • @CivisCreativeFilms
    @CivisCreativeFilms 2 роки тому +1

    Loved this! Also the music on this video was on point.

  • @alexplunne2548
    @alexplunne2548 2 роки тому +2

    Oh man I need to try this you my friend are a great inspiration to those of us that need some guidance in starting our own Chanel thank you for the good videos

    • @NigelBarros
      @NigelBarros  2 роки тому +1

      Really appreciate hearing that Alex, thanks for watching!

  • @calbranigan720
    @calbranigan720 Рік тому

    Really helpful in short time even with an ad in there u fit everything very seamlessly

  • @sparemoments1506
    @sparemoments1506 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome tips Nigel well done

  • @Longdayvlog
    @Longdayvlog 9 місяців тому

    Thank you for spicing up the idea of practicing cinematography this way! Very helpful advice. I will have to try every 3 shots in a week.

  • @usmvnjaved
    @usmvnjaved Рік тому +1

    I've been overthinking all the practice in my head and this helps a lot.

  • @TheCreativeMediaProject
    @TheCreativeMediaProject 2 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing that website. I like using references.

  • @TheHudsonValleyWanderer
    @TheHudsonValleyWanderer 2 роки тому

    Awesome idea. I never thought about doing this. Thank you for the idea.

  • @SGPTelevision
    @SGPTelevision 2 роки тому +1

    I think we all struggle with this and your right not that many videos out there about working solo so props on your video and thanks for sharing.!

  • @olafrotkohl5898
    @olafrotkohl5898 Рік тому

    Great idea. Thank you!

  • @pauljakeman
    @pauljakeman 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this Nigel! Awesome video. Really needed something like this!

  • @ConnorMcGaffey
    @ConnorMcGaffey 2 роки тому +3

    Also get a useful tip from your videos 🙌🏻🙌🏻 film grab looks super helpful!

  • @HeyVieve
    @HeyVieve Рік тому

    Love the challenge I will try it out I am fascinated by filmmaking on UA-cam

  • @michaelv2304
    @michaelv2304 2 роки тому

    Columbus is one of my favourite films of all time. So beautiful.

  • @ijyoyo
    @ijyoyo 2 роки тому +1

    These were great! Thanks for making this video!

  • @leoclayton9573
    @leoclayton9573 2 роки тому +1

    Very interesting to see you showing that I certainly will try it . Anything that will make me better film maker hopefully thanks Nigel

  • @RJMartinez
    @RJMartinez Рік тому

    This is dope. Thank you for sharing these examples

  • @tcmaplewood
    @tcmaplewood Рік тому

    THanks for sharing this video. I’ve been wondering how to improve my cinematography without a large crew and this is a great idea.

  • @specta316
    @specta316 Рік тому

    What settings to use to shoot please 🙏🏾

  • @MichalOlender
    @MichalOlender 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome idea!

  • @alexced3923
    @alexced3923 Рік тому

    Beautiful. I feel the same.

  • @ElliottGruenberg
    @ElliottGruenberg 10 місяців тому

    Wonderful guide! Thanks for sharing.

  • @ScottKilmartin
    @ScottKilmartin Рік тому

    Just discovered you Nigel, fabulous channel. Thank you. ~ SPK

  • @mitchellwnorowski6747
    @mitchellwnorowski6747 Рік тому

    Btw OMSystems not dead. Can barely keep with demand for the 150-400mm. 2 new cameras OM-1 and OM-5 are best lightweight wildlife/action cameras on the market !

  • @BookofIan
    @BookofIan 2 роки тому +8

    Love this exercise. Definitely adding it to my recurring to-do list 👍

  • @JaredBritt
    @JaredBritt 2 роки тому

    Working on it now.

  • @itzajdmting
    @itzajdmting 2 роки тому

    Great video, ideas and recreations.

  • @cristian-nk8fe
    @cristian-nk8fe 2 роки тому +5

    This is a great idea and I think it translates well to practicing photography too!

  • @WhipahSnapah
    @WhipahSnapah Рік тому

    Shoot anything and everything!

  • @MrFarley2323
    @MrFarley2323 2 роки тому +2

    Great video. I've been thinking of doing some Wes Anderson inspired stuff.

    • @NigelBarros
      @NigelBarros  2 роки тому

      Wes's stuff is always fun to try and recreate! Go for it!

  • @VicenteZaragoza-g9w
    @VicenteZaragoza-g9w 5 місяців тому

    I want to start film making but I prefer to practice on my own as to not embarrass myself! So thank you for this!

  • @wittworks
    @wittworks 2 роки тому

    Great vid. Did you move to Texas!?! If so, welcome.

  • @AltCine
    @AltCine 2 роки тому

    Great tips Nigel, thank you.

  • @girlchronicallyonline
    @girlchronicallyonline Рік тому

    Thank you so much for this video!

  • @chrisklugh
    @chrisklugh 2 роки тому

    I love the Panasonic App! I can't think of anything I would change other then is asking for a QR Code. But. Here the But. The wifi range is nothing to wright home about. Handy as it is, you can't do much that far away. So that limits solo shooting quite a bit I must say. But that App otherwise is such a good one to use!

  • @JaXuun
    @JaXuun 2 роки тому

    Fuji h2s rdeveal 31.05. . I Cant wait

  • @adewoleajayi9917
    @adewoleajayi9917 2 роки тому

    Thank yiu so much for this. I didn't think of this before

  • @paddleandhook
    @paddleandhook Рік тому

    Thats a cool exercise. Thanks!

  • @instantsiv
    @instantsiv 2 роки тому +5

    I would like to recreate "The Greatest Shot In Television"
    One day... one day.

  • @pjwcraft
    @pjwcraft Рік тому

    thanks you so much ! it really helped me

  • @martinzuluGmg
    @martinzuluGmg 2 роки тому +1

    loved the video man exactly what I needed cause I'm alone and with limited equipment

  • @LouisLuzuka
    @LouisLuzuka 2 роки тому +1

    Notifications gang checking in, this is a special skill

  • @donhendricks3190
    @donhendricks3190 2 роки тому +1

    While there is no such thing as "perfect" - this concept will help me to achieve a higher level of Excellence in my work. Great idea - thanks for the inspiration. Cheers!

  • @lopes.altamiro
    @lopes.altamiro Рік тому

    Thank you so much for this video. I've learned a lot!

  • @magicaleye6943
    @magicaleye6943 2 роки тому

    Good idea I will try

  • @pawpaw324
    @pawpaw324 2 роки тому

    Great idea!!! Thanks!!

  • @cherisfloridalife
    @cherisfloridalife 2 роки тому

    wow! I did not even think of doing this for practicing shots! Great idea!

  • @Snowball636
    @Snowball636 Рік тому

    This has sparked as a new interest for me only in the last few days, I’ve come across quite a few videos that have sparked a new interest and take on cinematography! I haven’t even got video editing software or a decent camera (using my phone 13 pro) but soon I’ll have a schedule that’ll allow me to venture more into this new hobby. Can’t wait! Thanks for the great tips :)

  • @Dekoyy
    @Dekoyy 2 роки тому +1

    This is very insightful, thank you!

  • @FlyingJackalope
    @FlyingJackalope 2 роки тому

    Dallas? I’m in Arlington. I’d love to play some time.

  • @JetSettR
    @JetSettR 2 роки тому

    Right on time!

  • @loficutoff
    @loficutoff 9 місяців тому

    Great video thanks for the tips

  • @AndresArosemena
    @AndresArosemena 2 роки тому

    yes! this is a great idea to get better!

  • @grahamplanet
    @grahamplanet 2 роки тому +1

    cool ideas. great video

  • @johannesbgonzalez
    @johannesbgonzalez 2 роки тому

    Great idea, Nigel. Thanks for sharing this.

  • @ProgulkiPoYupiteru
    @ProgulkiPoYupiteru Рік тому

    Damn, it's genius! I'm gonna try it! Thanks, man!!!

  • @princearthur4946
    @princearthur4946 Рік тому

    Very good presentation!

  • @LouisLuzuka
    @LouisLuzuka 2 роки тому +2

    Hmm 🤔 I’m actually pretty excited about this, I definitely need to practice this skill daily

  • @mitchellbrusseau
    @mitchellbrusseau 2 роки тому

    I'm in the same boat as you. A great video

  • @LowartOmega
    @LowartOmega Рік тому

    Valuable advice, thank you!

  • @Ryeeshyng
    @Ryeeshyng Рік тому

    Love this. Very insightful

  • @binuserkaf
    @binuserkaf Рік тому

    God bless you bro. Never seen a video that truly made me want to practice filmmaking. So excited to get started now

  • @RafaLases
    @RafaLases 2 роки тому

    Thank you Nigel, you inspire me

  • @PhillipRPeck
    @PhillipRPeck 2 роки тому

    Columbus is amazing. Cool video!

  • @piusgyagenda
    @piusgyagenda Рік тому

    Great video and I love the shots

  • @elfmontana4814
    @elfmontana4814 2 роки тому +1

    The Camera setup you feature these days ... 🔥 awesomeness of Sigma primes. and really helpful tips for filming students.

    • @NigelBarros
      @NigelBarros  2 роки тому +1

      yeah I'm falling in love with these sigmas again now that I shoot on olympus!

  • @weteam17
    @weteam17 2 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing this video

  • @johnsonrich9934
    @johnsonrich9934 2 роки тому +1

    Great video

  • @ashutosh6095
    @ashutosh6095 2 роки тому

    If you make a video about starting cinematography with a phone by yourself like this , you'll get all the blessings of the world man please do it

  • @EdwardSJLens
    @EdwardSJLens Рік тому +1

    Extremely inspiring video. Really enjoyed this. Love the advice. Keep up the dope content bro! 🔥