Grats bro. Awesome story :D

i am become filmschool, harbinger of debt

Love watching your film journey and I learn a lot, hopefully this year I’ll make my first short film(once I move back to the city). Actually 4 this year cause I’m the only character haha

This was good lol

love the Aussie flag

1. Cut Dialogue to the Bone Great dialogue is concise and purposeful. In real life, people often speak in incomplete sentences or shorthand, and dialogue in fiction should mirror this without losing clarity. Strive to make every word matter. Eliminate redundancies: If two lines convey the same point, keep the stronger one. Trim excessive exposition: If a piece of information can be shown through actions or context, avoid delivering it in dialogue. Use impactful words: A single phrase can sometimes replace an entire paragraph of speech. Test its necessity: Ask yourself, “Does this dialogue move the story forward or deepen the character?” If not, cut it. Example: Instead of: “I am feeling so frustrated right now because no one seems to listen to me!” Try: “No one listens.” 2. Use Dialogue to Reveal Backstory Dialogue is a powerful way to hint at what has happened before the story begins without resorting to long exposition dumps. A well-placed line can intrigue readers or viewers while maintaining narrative momentum. Sprinkle, don’t dump: Let backstory unfold naturally across conversations, rather than unloading it all at once. Show relationships: How characters refer to shared past events can highlight their history and dynamics. Leave room for mystery: Don’t explain everything immediately; let the audience piece things together. Example: Instead of directly saying: “After Dad abandoned us ten years ago, I’ve had to take care of you!” Try: “You think this is easy for me? I’ve been picking up the pieces since Dad left!” 3. Use Dialogue to Reveal Character What a character says-and how they say it-reflects their personality, background, education, and emotional state. Dialogue should feel unique to each character, allowing the audience to recognize who’s speaking even without tags. Diction and tone: A high-society character might speak in polished, formal sentences, while a working-class character might use slang or colloquialisms. Personal quirks: Give characters distinct verbal habits-e.g., a tendency to over-apologize, use metaphors, or repeat phrases. Conflicting motivations: Let dialogue showcase inner conflicts or contrasting desires, adding complexity. Example: A confident character might say: “I’ll handle it. You just watch.” A nervous character in the same situation might say: “Uh, I mean, I can try. Unless you’d rather do it?” 4. Be Subtle (Subtext, Sidestepping, Silence) Subtlety is the hallmark of compelling dialogue. People rarely say exactly what they mean; they talk around issues, hide their true feelings, or convey meaning through tone, body language, and what they don’t say. Subtext: Let characters express underlying emotions indirectly. A line like, “It’s fine,” can mean anything from indifference to passive-aggressive anger, depending on the context. Sidestepping: Characters often deflect questions or change subjects when uncomfortable, which feels natural and realistic. Silence: Strategic pauses or a character’s refusal to respond can speak volumes, creating tension or intrigue. Example of Subtext: “You look... different tonight.” (Instead of saying, “You look amazing,” this line invites interpretation and hints at unspoken feelings.) 5. Read Your Dialogue Aloud The rhythm and flow of dialogue are crucial. Reading your work out loud ensures it sounds natural and not overly formal or stilted. Check for awkwardness: Does the line feel clunky or forced when spoken aloud? If so, rewrite it. Test authenticity: Does it sound like something a real person would say in the given context? Pace and rhythm: Good dialogue has a musicality to it-moments of quick exchanges balanced with pauses or longer lines for emphasis. Pro tip: If possible, act out the dialogue with a friend or record yourself reading it. Hearing it from a different perspective can highlight what works and what doesn’t. 6. Create a ‘Make My Day’ Moment This refers to crafting unforgettable lines of dialogue that stick with your audience long after they’ve finished your story. These are moments of heightened tension, wit, or emotional resonance where words become iconic. High stakes: These lines often occur at pivotal moments in the story, such as confrontations, revelations, or declarations. Memorability: Use powerful, evocative language or surprising phrasing. Character-driven: The line should feel authentic to the character delivering it, rather than a flashy addition for its own sake. Example: Dirty Harry’s “Go ahead, make my day” resonates because it encapsulates his tough, no-nonsense persona. Think about what your character would say in their defining moment. Final Thoughts Compelling dialogue isn’t just about sounding good; it’s about serving the story and deepening your characters. By cutting to the essence, revealing layers of backstory and character, embracing subtlety, and aiming for memorable moments, you can craft dialogue that captivates and resonates with your audience.

how much you make as a video editor 😮

Really enjoyed this. liked the twist in the story.

does the audio automatically connected to the footage if we use those mic? or i will still manually attach them to my footages?

Can you react to a fan film STALKER : Shadow of the zone ?🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🫶🏻

Getting started on my very first short right now, thanks for the advice !

Hi. Just sub'ed. Looking to set up my own shotgun setup to record myself for youtube videos. What kind of boom stand/c stand do you recommend? It will be in a small room. Appreciate it if you can respond with a brand and model.thanks!

Can you review @ekronicstyles

Wicked, loved this, lovely acting too.

Thank You 🎉

Best “this is how”video ever on sound!

Be careful with tip #1 Actors can be too distracting focusing on their task instead of paying attention to the scene. I would avoid anything that takes the attention off the actors. (Don't try to grab the attention of xyz, don't pay attention to the TV behind the other actor)

If your worried about getting gear in, use less gear. If your going out there to the location, do you really need a bunch of lights? Do you need a big camera? Do you need big camera support gear when you can just use a small tripod and gimbal? Really think about it. You could shoot 3 gh7's and use half the crew and have the scene look just as good as one alexa and 500 lights.

Totally crushed it. Amazing job, Kent

In case I want my movie wants to be with animation what can I do?

1:40 .... bro how tf did you do that, that took up like 15 seconds and almost brought me to tears... THATS JUST A STORY LINE HOWWW

Can you speak without using your hands or walk and chew gum?

Where can I get that Tshirt in XXL shipped to Mexico?

“Shoving a bunch of big hard disks up your NAS”!!! BRO!!! You can’t just fling shit out there like that I almost died. I was laughing so freaking hard. !! 🤣😅🤪🤣😁

3:67

How do you deal with getting a permit to film at these locations? Or do you? From what I've read there are big fines for filming in national forests or any public land without one. I tried contacting my local BLM once though and never got a reply...

Thank you!!

Thanks!

I tell you.... too good... I just glued to it... very wow!! ..I mean everything..

I'm in the Sacramento area, LMK if you need extra hands on set. Also while you are in town, make sure you stop at the best ice cream shop in California, Gunther's Ice Cream.

The area around North Bend, Washington looks kind of similar to these locations. It's where the shot the pilot of Twin Peaks and the Return.

i wanna be like this so bad, i wanna put this video in my vision board. if you need an editor I would love if I could get a chance

This is essentially a 10 minute ad

Not the dog being cut out _😢_

I would like to know the budget breakdown for the short film

Kent - this was extremely helpful! Thanks for the incredible video! I’m trying to find a WW2 style bunker to shoot at in and around Los Angeles, so if you have any advice I’d greatly appreciate it! My team and I are also willing to travel if need be!

Just plain annoying.

Proper vlog, love it!

Damn this video.. Is just pure gold. Pun not intended 🤣 As i'm swifting a little towards filmmaking rather than KZbinr/Videographer Kent became my GO to channel to educate myself. I can't imagine the work you put into these long form videos! A HUGE Thank you!

Enjoyed this video a lot- it's very cool to follow along with you behind the scenes. Also, and this is very off topic, but where did you get that cat clock from in your room? It looks like one my sister sold on Ebay a while back lol

awesome progress 👍👍👍

I live out in the Sacramento area. Let me know if you need a second pair of eyes or need something about a location in particular. Happy to help.

What a great production video. Looking forward to seeing more about this film. Very inspirational.

when will you cast?

cool

Why does the audio sound bad in the first film? Is it because they had a bad mic?

Some beautiful locations!! I look forward to seeing more of this as it develops!

Come to Wyoming!

I'm so excited about this film! The whole premise is very unique, and I know you're going to do an amazing job with it.

Everything is coming together nicely. Love all the behind the scenes shots 👌🏼