Stop rushing. Take it a step at a time. You'll get there. Have a good day and thanks for watching!

@siennafleegal848

6 жыл бұрын

Solid advice! Thanks man

@FilmotronCity

6 жыл бұрын

When I started out I made these three films, Now I'm spending some money on the fourth short, but these three, all made for 0$. literally 0$... links below. kzread.info/dash/bejne/goJ7so-NZqayiNY.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/pJeYl5VxfdjRhtI.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/d2GJwahqetbJmsY.html All three made for 0$

@shawnfisher6252

6 жыл бұрын

Incredible advice bro! Thanks for sharing! Question for you: do you have somewhere were i can learn more about your coaching or mentor sessions?

@mellarock

6 жыл бұрын

Listening to you talking this stuff man, looks like you´ve made this speech to me. Thank you for sharing this great advices!

@area51pictures

6 жыл бұрын

Great shit, man. Another advantage to working small (other than the benefits you’ve excellently outlined) is it produces substantially better work. Learning to channel limitless ambition into hugely limiting circumstances is a life skill everyone can benefit from

D D you ain't lying about this gear lust thing. I shot a video a while back with the gh1 someone commented why you using that old camera I'm rocking a Sony A7, ask him to show me some of his work I heard crickets. I bought an affordable wireless mic to learn audio. Another dude commented buy a Sennheiser quit using that cheap gear. I asked him let me hear how his Pro gear sounds, dude has nothing to show. Darius one thing I learned running KZread is I need to master the equipment I have so that when I upgrade I can make the new gear sing. I really hope newbies hear what you're saying in this video and it doesn't go in one ear and out the other. Peace

@jibmediaconcepts8827

6 жыл бұрын

trust me... i hearing and learning noted!

@Weird_Quests

6 жыл бұрын

Ray, this is so bloody true! I used to have this gear lust thing when I was just out of college after my BA degree - now I'm happy with the DSLR that I've got and am learning step-by-step and have just purchased a Zoom H4N Pro to up my audio game - learning is the most important thing!

@blackentrepreneur244

5 жыл бұрын

Raychristofer Right now I'm doing gigs with a Canon T6+50mm 1.8 for photography. I use my Iphone+Flimic Pro for video. It's only been 4months, ill upgrade when its time.

@tidalwave707

5 жыл бұрын

Damn straight man. I've been using my GoPro Hero 5 for my short films. The only thing i'm going to upgrade soon is my microphone.

Bro the way you put these videos together is mad entertaining, props man. Informative as well of course.

@D4Darious

6 жыл бұрын

+YCImaging thank you Brutha. Just tryin to keep it fresh and keep'em guessing lol.

This is a good video. I teach media courses in a high school and I run into kids wanting to buy drones, gimbals, and more even before they have made their first project for my class. I also get this one a lot: "Why don't we have any RED Cameras?" WHAT?! You're asking me why we don't have a 50,000 dollar camera body in a HIGH SCHOOL???!!!! Thanks man! love your videos!

@walkersunited332

Жыл бұрын

Lol it's 2023 and film school in college just got worst over the years.

This is exactly why our tagline is "achieving it one shot at a time".

People see the likes of Casey Neistat, Peter McKinon etc and think they just picked up a camera and went big. Not realising that they have been playing with video for a long time.... Plus, people think if they watch enough KZread tutorials, they will all of a sudden be a pro.

@_olliewashere

6 жыл бұрын

RandomlySet you got to put in the WORK!

@RandomlySet

6 жыл бұрын

Oh I agree.... I just think people see Casey, Peter, Max etc etc and think it's easy. Also, I think people believe that the gear you have will automatically make you better, which just simply isn't true.

@omgurheadsgone

6 жыл бұрын

If you watch enough youtube tutorials, and then go out and shoot and practice the techniques and master them, you can become a pro. But most people just watch and watch and watch and never go out and actually shoot anything, or apply the new editing techniques or camera movement or whatever else it is they've learned. You learn the most when you are actually out shooting with your camera, because you'll get a feel for it and try things that no video tutorial will teach you. And then, half the work at least is the editing process, so you have to constantly be shooting and editing small projects if you want to improve.

@praautoss6613

6 жыл бұрын

RandomlySet true

@DecaffeinatedPhotography

6 жыл бұрын

Definitely man! Even with a couple years of experience, I'm still learning so much on making KZread videos, and still have a VERY long way to go.

My man Darious. Always full of honest and great advice!

@praautoss6613

6 жыл бұрын

Tenteras Films true true

When I first started I did one short film a week. After a year and 52 short films later I shot my first higher budget commercial and I felt ready for that. That’s my recommendation for beginners.

@TurboBeads

6 жыл бұрын

Infancinema and still putting in great work! Keep it up man, final procrastination ha ha

@Infancinema

6 жыл бұрын

Justin Bennett I’m very glad you liked this one. I didn’t get many views but it was one of the hardest. One shots are always tricky especially when they’re so many effects involved

@TurboBeads

6 жыл бұрын

Infancinema i know what you mean, work so hard on projects and they dont get the view time they deserve, so many underated film makers and tubers on this platform. Just know i appreciate your work....

@Infancinema

6 жыл бұрын

Justin Bennett thanks bro. I appreciate that. 🙏🙏

@tryhrdcom

6 жыл бұрын

I'm going to check your work out. I have a friend of mine who did this with music. Wrote a song a week for a year, got a ton of experience, and at least a dozen superb songs.

Damn STRAIGHT man! I couldn't be happier with how we shot my first ever big budget short film. This was done thru making silly KZread videos, and making crappy mistakes on these small shoots. BUT I also did get experience from watching cinematographers first-hand on set as an AC, so there is an element of observing I reckon.

Even as someone who has shot a number of videos before, I find it refreshing to be reminded that starting small is better and much more fun. Thanks for the video!

This is very true! In every short film I've made, I haven't spent a dime on production costs. The only money I've spent was on gear and software, which I've been accumulating for the past 5 years.

This is very true for Music, making comics, Animation, etc. It's universal. Kaizen

Sound advice, as always! I spent a LOT of money making a short film on Super16mm a few years ago; it was a great experience & am proud of the film, but could have done it differently/cheaper. Still, all fed into my overall experience. You gotta learn & go.

Great tips and smart, people keep thinking they need to spend big budgets to be successful, put in the work with what you have, take your time be productive. Like you said focus on the details and have fun, just do it!

Very valid points! I'm thankful I didn't have much money to go crazy on gear (still don't have anything fancy) but grinding with what I have has taught me a lot. I've done work with other people's equipment for their projects and realize that I wouldn't be able to perform as well if I didn't start small and keep doing small personal projects.

I went through the same problem and mistakes, and I feel I needed to do that to learn it, humble myself and try smaller. Valuable advice darious

I can relate a lot to this video. As a beginner at film, all I want to do is make films. I'd watch all kinds of short films online to get ideas. I'd start writing some stuff down, and then scrap them because I knew it was too expensive to start. Typically when I start the writing process for a film, the first thing I think of is, "is what I am thinking of possible with what I have, and will I need to spend a large amount of money on it." The most I ever spent on a film, was around $100, and let me tell you, it bombed within the first hour. I immediately learned from my mistakes. The good thing is though, I still have the scripts and storyboards. So when I finally feel I have enough experience to re-shoot it, I can.

Dude D4, i think you hit home today. I myself as an experienced DP (6+ years) got involved with a project with a 0 experience director with an investor. when i say 0 experience i mean he didnt even understand basic rules not alone complicated set dynamics and costs. He had the whole thing written but kept adding (pre-shooting) more very expensive add-ons (because they were cool). When ever i tried to intervene it turned into this thing where he felt insulted by my questioning of his choices. Long story short the relationship dissolved long before we even got to shoot because he needed a yes man and wanted everyone to tell him he could do it his way on his budget. (his investor pulled out because of the volatility of the fact that anyone experienced comes along seems to disappear.) New filmmakers: you do not need CGI every other scene. the scenes between those scenes do not need $$$ in makeup and prosthetics. Start simple even a feature like this one i was discussing. Try to understand first the how and why so that way you are not arguing with the more experienced people on set or they will walk.

Most eye opening, important video I have seen from you yet. Amazing

Yeah, the easy step towards "look I'm going after my dreams" is the checkout button on Amazon. It's makes us feel like we are getting serious. But the headaches, joys, trials, and triumphs of planning and pre-production, though harder, is really what dream chasing is about.

So true ! I don't keep my excitement and dreams get the better of me. A lot of friend's and even my parents think it's easy, within a year or so you have thousands of followers and subscribers. But the ugly truth...... it isn't easy and it isn't cheap, you will lose a lot of money and a lot of time ! See it as a hobby, every hobby cost money. Don't push yourself, push video's and your skills produce something and enjoy yourself while you doing that !!!! You'll learn and have fun, + you have something to look back to and see your progress it's sweet and it makes all the effort and money worth it.

I'm somewhat guilty of this. Fortunately, I've shot standup Comics doing their sets, edited it and got paid a few bucks for it. But, I've delayed my small projects due to (insert excuse here). But, I am now prepping to shoot a short comedy sketch within the next two weeks (depending on the weather). Plus, in this journey, I realized I'm a lot better at writing than being a videographer.

D4Darious, you are soooo RIGHT! In Filmmaking school, my first movie was 8min long and I had soooo much fun doing it too. It was called 'THE CURSE'! I won several student awards for it and I also enter it into a film festival and won 3rd place. Thank you for this Vlog, people need to hear this!

So true.. I couldn't afford a camera or any gear to do films and I was very stressed about it cause I'm a f@#$ perfectionist... but one day I just took my phone (Samsung J1) and with Open Camera I started and it was so fun and helped me a lot to gain confidence and I learned a lot!

I am currently animating a 29 minute episode which is a lot harder than just picking up a camera and start filming. I have 112 scenes so far and I am on the 8th page out of my 29 page script. What the freak was I thinking lol? I do have a degree and knowledge in animation, so I already knew what I was getting myself into from the beginning. Im pretending its my senior thesis and will be done at the end of next year.

@lizz9896

5 жыл бұрын

links yo

I really love the handheld thing ! switching between characters when you're acting out two roles works flawlessly and really adds mountains of engagement, as well as giving you a unique style that's not cringeworthy. Honestly super, super good idea and superb execution my man! I know it's only little but it really, really holds massive value!

So true. Most aspiring filmakers want to start with projects way too ambitious to their capacity and budget.

I totally agree! I started with baby steps but for some reason I wanted to do way too much. So every time I feel it's overwhelming, I know I need to slow down. Thanks for making this video!

I just spent like 4 hours making my Amazon wishlist from recommendations from this channel and then watched this... You got me. Glad you made this before I went crazy.

I think this applies to so many things, not just filmmaking. As an author/aspiring game designer, I know that shooting too high right off the bat can lead to troubles in almost any creative project; trying to write a full novel instead of spitting out short stories or fleshing out novellas too much can absolutely ruin momentum and creative flow, and imagining a huge AAA sort of game before just experimenting with the basics to make a silly little game can induce tedium, rather than inspiration and interest. Even compiling the _ideas_ for such projects can burn one out, despite how quickly our imagination can run with it at first. That's the beauty of it, though. Write down the basics of the big stuff, then let it sit on a shelf to ruminate while working on the little things. Once the skillset is there with experience and a deeper understanding of what works, both for creating projects and as personal preference, then the projects can reach heights - and even become something greater than originally imagined. Thank you Darious for this video. Was a refreshing piece to watch after not being on your channel for so long. Much love, man!

I got a Canon T3i For $150 a ring light with stand for $118 TasCam sound Recorder $100 2 rode mics video Mic go and the Micro $160 together I got 3 lens for $90 a 50 mm lens 120 and one kit lens came with the camera got 3 extra battiers for the camera for $18 but this was when I was figuring out my phone was not going to cut it for Airsoft videos I bought most from facebook market place like the lens camera and sound Recorder

@ThePrimordialChronicles

6 жыл бұрын

BadKarma 714 Well...your quality will lose on it big

Great points. We sometimes get so caught up in the latest gear that we forget about the craft.

Excellent perspective. The 2 most important things in you toolbox, knowhow and experience, cost nothing but your time...and result in the third...confidence.

You give the best advice bro, thanks. I have films and music videos lined up, and haven't started shooting any thing. This advice made me see my mistake and get focus. Oh, and thanks for suggesting the book "Master Shots", it teaching me a lot also. Thanks again. 🎬🎥📷📹

This may be one of your best videos yet since it teaches us we don't need much to start out making films. Thanks for the realization.

Its not the destination, its the journey!! lets enjoy this time we have RIGHT NOW! great advice mate!

Put a big project on the backburner, didn't want to ruin a potential good idea due to inexperience, knowledge and budget. Darius you the real MVP

Just found this channel, it's awesome. Going into short doco's...storytelling etc I'm so glad I watched this video, probably saved me thousands.

This is a great lesson. I did sort of the same mistake, though I did some smaller stuff before spending money on my first "real" short. Still it was too complicated shooting for such a project. Now I intend to try and make something smaller.

NEED.ED.THIS.TO.DAY! *luckily I’ve invested in mobile filmmaking gear*(moment lenses, ring light, monopod, audio gear, lights, editing apps etc-all for under the cost of a new canon camera) BUT this just allowed me to be confident to just go out and shoot!!

Great tip, and is a reason I'm glad I started to be a filmmaker as a kid a little bit before websites like KZread blew up. Didn't feel a huge pressure to be great, just shot really bad short films in the backyard with friends until I started to learn what works. If I had tried to tackle a feature instead I would've been crushed by the results.

AMAZING ADVICE!!! Start small and build. I think most people want to create, but when push comes to shove...it's not as easy as it looks.

Thank you so much! You might have just stopped me from making a huge mistake. I’m new to filmmaking and I was about to spend hundreds of dollars on gear but because of this video, I realized I may learn so much more from filming with just my iPhone.

Also, if you're broke as hell like I am or just need to practice shooting, check with your local community public television station to see if they have equipment they can lend you. It's usually free, some places have a membership, and usually the only catch is that you have to give them your finished product for them to air. If your city or town doesn't have one check the next town's over (especially if the next town over is larger).

I understand the struggle. I made few small videos with ~$500 budget and they all look terrible. So terrible I've never published them. But one time I shot a video during a workshop in a big studio with all professional equipment available, and the video looked awesome. The thing is, if you want to do watchable videos with a very low budget, you need a huge amount of talent and creativity, if you have like me an average amount of talent and creativity, you need to compensate with money.

@neutraldensityfilms9451

6 жыл бұрын

kodokudeusotsuki doesn't that just mean you should get good, instead of going into debt? ? ?

@kodokudeusotsuki

6 жыл бұрын

Very true! But how do you get good? By doing movies. How do you make movies? By having friends who will help you for free. Why would your friends help you for free? Because they think you'll make a good video. If you fail your few first movies, your friends might stop helping you, who wants to be part of a crappy movie? If you have loyal friends who can help you indefinitely for free, you're very lucky! Or, you can have better equipment, make beautiful movies from the start (even if they have flaws, the picture is still beautiful) and your friends will be happy to help.

Honestly amazing advice. I did the same exact thing for audio production. I bought a $2000 microphone and everything I would ever need only to realize later I could do the same thing and have more fun with the $200 microphone with less pressure. Listen to this man!

The magic is hidden in the small things!!Great speech

It's hard not to obsess over new gear, but you're right. It is more fun and less stressful when you manage with what you have

Thank you, Darious ! This is what friend of mine told me today, work with what you have and buy gear when you'll see you really need it. Thanks again for this great down to earth advice.

Great vid as always darious! I swear I'm the king of frugal/DIY filmmaking, I don't break the bank on any projects I do, and still can get a pretty good final product, what's the use of having $5,000 worth of gear with $5 worth of skill? more importantly people think "I need this lens this camera this stabilizer etc." and completely skip the most important part of filmmaking...which is tellin a story. If you would invest just as much time into just pre-pro and actually shooting you'd be surprised how well you'll develop as a creative...it's all about reps! If you guys have time I have a few shorts on my channel! MORE COMING SOON! thanks!

Very true bro a lot of people take what we love for granted just because they can afford it lol i started with a IPhone 4 😩

So true! I really dig the light glare in your glasses, it’s a really cool look!!

I discovered your channel 2 days ago and subscribed after the first video. I want to thank you for all the great advice, tips and tricks about film making. I was like the guy you've described and I realized that I need to take it step by step. Keep up with the great work! Greetings from Romania!

Great video sir- I found myself in a really similar situation several years ago (ironically my name is Lou too). I will say, though the shoot was ultimately a failure for the reasons you cited, I absolutely learned so much about the process. I learned about the kind of director I needed to be, learned valuable lessons in not biting off more than I could chew. When it happened, it was truly crushing, but nowadays I'm actually kinda glad it happened. Thanks for always putting out brilliant content!!

It really is hard to feel like you have to “settle” for something crappy instead of one of your amazing Disney-level ideas. But, it doesn’t necessarily have to be crappy, and like you’ve said, you get it done, it’s more simple, and you have fun most of all. Start small, and you will get big if you work at it. The worst thing to do is not do anything, and if you spend all your time worrying and waiting for the “right time” (like I keep doing), you’ll never get anywhere. And that goes for everything you do ever.

There are no words to properly say thank you for all the knowledge you share and how easily you make it for someone to follow through by removing the excuses one video at a time... thank you sir ,thank you so very very much 😔

That thumbnail looks like it’s from space. I like to get videos done as fast as I can, I create vlogs and try to make a topic/story for that vlog - I try to always focus on the content rather than the gear. But the gear really helps the content, sometimes. Thanks man! You always part some great advice dude

Practicing film and just doing small short videos definitely makes a big difference, I started with a point and shoot and one thing I learned was it's not about the camera but the content and the editing first; some of the videos that have the best content that I have in my archives are some of the ones taken from my point and shoot Nikon camera 😎

Hi Man, very nice video ! *Excatly what i needed to see* ! I don't need the new sony a7riii or anything, i already do nice videos with my small setup ! Stop looking for gear and *go create with what you have right now* !

@bseligson1

6 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. I️ started with film my sophomore year of high school and made most of my videos with my phone. Ive done pro work for money shooting on a phone. I️ only picked up my first camera this year as a freshmen studying film and broadcasting in college

@Lalaland.001

6 жыл бұрын

Rise you just earned my sub man, you have some real chops. kudos to you my friend. Have a magnificent day.

@RiseHigh

6 жыл бұрын

Lalaland wow man, thanks a lot! Welcome onboard!

@trips2gehter387

6 жыл бұрын

Rise your video's are Awesome!

@RiseHigh

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Man, thanks a lot ! Did you prefer the Do More series or the Norway series ?

thanks so much... I'm planning a big project for December. it helped

I promised myself no more KZread until I work / shoot for at least an hour. So this morning I got busy with some old phone wire and a hiking pole and made myself a makeshift transition spinner that places my camera like a piece of fish bait and allows a flat camera bag strap to spin it down to a hand catch. Total cost = time only. All tools and materials were already on hand. I could have accomplished the same effect with string and a random stick of wood. Shot two takes of off the cuff dialogue and wrapped after five minutes of footage. Total time......2.25. hours. Estimated time to accomplish the same feat again......30 minutes. That leaves lots of time to work on other improvements. I'm so glad I clicked this video next. It speaks to my moment.

so happy I ran into this video! I was on the track to making those mistakes too lol I wanted a boosted board, a dji drone, and a bunch of other stuff!! BUT, I will be working with what I have and make the best of it.

Again..I see the improvement in your videos and.... I've been jealous of the people I know who have expensive gear and shoot amazing stuff with amazing people but I forgot that they probably started from nothing..this is a good reminder thank you 😊

I took a video production course 5 years ago and got certified the 4 years ago. I'm just now buying my Zoom H4N and Canon T6i. The Zoom I bought after using an old phone to record audio while shooting videos with my main phone at the time. I got the Zoom after my job bought one for our podcast. I started learning the Zoom and really love it. I got one for multiple reasons: get good audio on my video shoots and work on my audiobook. The T6i I didn't get until I shot a few family videos with my cell phones. Two weeks ago, my family and I went to visit some fam in Cali. I got to shoot with my brother-in-law's Canon 70D, which I enjoyed, but I'm going for the T6i, which is lighter, cost less and has more mega pixels. I say all this to say, "Thank you, Darious. I feel affirmed for not rushing into the big gear and trying to do too much too soon." I'm going to keep it baby steps. BTW, I love this channel. I learn so much with each video.

I thought I could go big right away and then realized if I wanted to do what I want to do I needed to make small things so I am currently writing tiny screenplays. It seems more fun this way too. It’s a fun challenge. It really is more accomplishable starting small.

I'm a hybrid. Got 3 short films under my belt from school, am spending money on my current project but it's not all going to camera & lights; it's makeup, flyers, food 4 crew, props, etc. Getting it to go far aswell. But I probably could throw a few more smaller projs out, but I REALLLY want to get this one done. But its also kinda like 50 mini projs too if you think abt it.

Damn damn damn so much truth in this one!! You were talking directly too me especially after our consultation meeting about "Views From a Balcony" I can't even front. 😂😂😂😂

Awesome psa, much needed! I think we all feel a bit of gear envy ;)

Yep, you're spot on. Each video I try to add 1 new technique or feature at the most. I don't buy new stuff until I'm sure I really need it. I have a lav mic that's 25 years old (model still being sold new), one of my lenses I've had since junior high. Keep it simple, build on.

haha! I've totally seen this a lot. I started with a T3i and that's it-not even a tripod. But slowly over time I've built up an arsenal of gear as I've needed it and earned it. Too many people just get in the gear envy game. It drives me nuts when people try to make massive projects too when they've never really done the small stuff even....

Thank you mate, I always get thrown off by wanting to purchase loads of shit but you're right. Work with what I've got!

I took an interest in filmmaking around 2 months ago and I wrote this 40 minute film with lots of stuff and I thought that it's gonna be really good even though I was just starting out. After a couple of days, I realized how bad of an idea it would be and so I told myself to shoot the film later after I've got some experience by making 5 minute films and slowly working my way up. And now, here you are with this video further supporting my decision so thanks! :)

You’re so right ! I love your style of video. Your Cuts and transitions are so smooth and combined with great advice and personality.... Thanks for sharing!

These transitions are just amazing and so well weaved into the video.

This is great advice! I was just getting sick of trying to shoot with my phone. Ready to quit because I can’t afford a camera yet. But I’m def going to continue to shoot what I can with what I have. Keep at it and thanks!

Great message D4. Super important. I made videos for years on a like 80 dollar camcorder then when that broke after making a butt load of videos, I upgraded to a T5i. Thanks for the vid

I learned so much more about film making by filming alone. I realized that my Cannon T6 Rebel did not have an external mic option so I had to buy a portable audio recorder. Luckily I found this out before filming but it was tough editing sound.

Thank you. Just thank you. I needed to hear what you said. Thank you.

I use budget tools, i try to use them as long as they are working well, i run small project along bigger (small) ones ... in the end they have the same quality :-)

Thanks much D for the reminder....quite insightful and refreshing...#I shoot with android

Exactly what I needed to hear! Thank you so much! I enjoyed your content from the minute I started watching. Looking forward to learning more about filmmaking from you!

I am constantly trying to remind myself of this. Thanks for the reinforcement.

Great video man.. appreciate it as a new youtuber i made the same mistakes for long till i took the first step and took the baby step u are talking about 👍

i am pretty new to the video game. i have been shooting and selling videos for the past two years for not much money but gaining the experience. i have sold 8 raw video's to Easyriders online magazine 1 editing job to Lucas Oil Products, two promo videos filmed and edited for Bean Blossom bikerfest and, 1 wedding video. i am really trying to get more into filming cars and motorcycles but i take the money where i can get it until i can make this a full time gig. i am just trying to keep it fun because that is why i started doing this. i had a great connection that got me started in it but he has since passed away so it is my goal to make this work to honor my friend that go me started in this because he said he could see my passion.

I fall guilty to this. I still have my T3i but I’ve been “holding” off because I wanted to save for a Moza Air Gimbal. Instead, I’m just gonna get back to filming and get back to the basics. thanks big time D4! I needed this one.

Thanx man....will always appreciate your work .....

@D4Darious

6 жыл бұрын

Tahnk you for watching AIB!

I'm the first I think who saw this, thumbs up before watching :D Hey Darious, I love your videos man, I suggest you make more behind the scenes of your work, and how normal footage can be great after editing. I almost give up on my dream of being a filmmaker, but you motivated me maaaaan, I really appreciate it, thank youuuu.

@D4Darious

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the suggestion Brutha. I appreciate your support. I'll see what I can do on that end :) Hang in there!

@JABRANEADIRI

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks maaan

I think I'm about to make this big mistake. I have worked behind camera only once in my life in a short film made by a friend. I had a story written which can be 15-20 mins long 3 years ago. Finally I got the location and actors ( my friends) who believed in my script. I bought an 80D, shotgun mic and tripod. I have been taking notes and watching videos about shooting angles and writing. I just hope I pull it off, if not perfectly.

Your video's help out SO MUCH you don't understand! THANK YOUUUU FOR FILMING!

This is honestly my fav. video on this channel .... thanks man..

Thank you so much for your words!

Just discovered your channel. Love it.

So great to see this video! I'm just starting out and finished a course learning a few filmmaking skills. Not quite sure how to start getting my foot in that door, but THIS VIDEO has been mega helpful! Thank you for your advice :D

Awesome! So true. I wish made more mini-movies in school instead of trying to compete with the other students. Ever think about doing movie breakdowns again? Those were 10/10.

Great video D - and I totally agree. Trying to do too much to soon has stopped my momentum in its tracks more than once. Very valuable message.

Yo, D Britt! I'm glad you made this video. I was literally about to blow my next paycheck on a bunch of gear to get my youtube channel goin' again as well as stuff for possible short films but I think I'm just gonna find ways I can use the resources I already have and just use those until I gain more experience. I really appreciate you being real and very direct in this video. I've been watching your vids since 2015 and you continue to inspire me, man. Keep doing what you're doing. God bless, brotha! ^_^

Thanks bro! we appreciate this as up and coming film makers.

I would like to thank you brother man for taking your precious time sharing your knowledge that you've consumed over the years. This platform is a shaping me to a solid form. God bless you ✊

Thanks Darious! Really useful video. I have to say, I heard this idea many times before I started shooting. What I didn't understand was WHICH mistakes I needed to make. Everything seemed so overwhelming, just like you mention. A video about which things you should practice before you go buy all of the gear would be really useful. Also, one about limitations you're likely to encounter (filming on your mobile, for example) could save people a lot of time! I shot my first vid on the front-facing cam of my iphone and the image was kinda washed out, the audio unusable when shooting myself from a distance and the video VERY shaky. Slowly working my way through your vids, so sorry if you've already answered those questions. Thanks again!

SHOUT IT FROM THE ROOFTOPS. Holy crap, man. The number of people I know not making anything because they have a feature film (not yet written, of course) that they're TOTALLY going to make is infuriating. Excellent video, dude.