5 Filmmaking tricks

[@KaiCreative]

Thanks for bringing 10 years of value to the internet 👏👏

[@jasonlykens1436]

A technique that surprisingly ended up saving me a BUNCH of time….. is stopping at a friends house to get the rest of your gear, and while you’re there your van gets stolen. The van of course where your cameras, lights, and pretty much your entire career worth of equipment is being held. So then you report it, but your van not equipment is ever found. Yup. Saved me a bunch of time on that project.

[@padleybonnerproductions2057]

One technique I once used was in my short film Hypermnesia where I need a couple of my characters to walk from out of a shop out to the back of the the shop but the shop location I had chosen was a college shop so it didn't have that 'back of the shop' kind of aesthetic I was looking for, so I shot it in two different locations. One technique I used was as the characters were walking down a corridor towards the back door, this door only led back into the shop but I shone a light through the door from the other side and because it was to the side it made it look as if it were daylight you were seeing and so it looked as if the door led outside.

[@filmsbycarrie]

I've been watching you guys for many years now. you got me interested in filmmaking and made me realize that it was possible on a lower budget ....now, I am in my final year of my film course in college and I couldn't be happier doing what I love. I have 2 short films, a documentary, a showreel, a short animation of my own film company logo in the works and several scripts written that I want to film during the summer lol....so definitely being kept busy lol. Anyway, I just wanted to say thank you xxx

[@filmriot]

That’s amazing! Go get it! We are crazy happy to hear you’re pushing for it!

[@slightlyrebelliouz]

I am now starting to make short movie myself for the first time and one of the things i learn is that you gotta have an imagination wider than the universe and creativity is a big thing.

[@meirchaimo6960]

You guys are underappreciated and so underrated....you guys rock

[@BlenderDaily]

great tips, thanks!

[@deancreate]

I don’t think you guys understand how much y’all actually help!! It’s amazing how talented y’all are!!!

[@PRAVEENGSM]

That night forest shot has come out really clean !! :)

[@liamd.obrien1768]

One of the tips I recently used on a project is, for shooting on a smooth surface like tiled floor, using a blanket (we used a moving blanket) as a makeshift dolly. We tried sandbags, but the blanket worked perfectly.

[@StorybyDiego]

My fave's gotta be the camera movement. It's seriously a trick that can even become a filmmaker's mark on every film. So easy and so cool!

[@sethlindgren4499]

I love the 'don't show it, suggest it' technique from movies like Jaws and Signs, but also Josh being stabbed to death by the stalker is one of my favorite skits. I use this in my photography as much as possible. Saves on budget.

[@DodaGarcia]

This has to be one of the best channels on KZbin

[@MrTommybadger]

Awesome. Spray paint is genius!!!! One thing I'd add is that if you're lucky enough to live in a city with a theatrical supply house you can buy 20x24 gels for about $8 and they don't steal as much of your light as paint. I think the cost is about a wash but you can get many, many more colors of gels-store them wrapped around a paper towel roll or inside a mailing tube.

[@JaxsonNZ]

Where possible, it’s always good to actually throw and film something off your ledge etc, so you get an idea of where gravity would actually take/accelerate your object. Helps to sell it 👍🏻

[@AndresArosemena]

that stop motion trick is an incredible creative solution!!

[@DatrysiadMedia]

You sir have solved an issue I was facing when I needed to be thrown into a door. Been wrapping my head around it and then you say stop motion and I was like ey, the stuff they use on models. Then you show the example and I was like boom, there it is right there!!! The solution. So I've done some testing with filming seeing how many frames are needed. Recorded the scene at 24FPS threw a heavy pillow at the door hard. Took the footage in the Davinci resolve and I know roughly the exact frames needed and how many for the bounce and drop and a good estimate on the blur that needs to be added to the moving object. I added in some camera shake at the point of impact and I'm convinced I can make it work !!! Thank you for that beautiful tip!

[@krishnasamygopalsamy6249]

wise ful and thought provoking! I remember Hitchcock's theory of montage ! mysterious results are created when you arrange different frames in order, wonderful efficasy of brain - persistance of vision & optical imagination ! - kichas krishnasamy

[@sebastianllimos795]

Stop Motion Effect Rules!!!... Thanks for that!!!

[@pictureeyecandy]

Great 5 tricks +1 extra or bonus! Now with the last trick, the +1 use led bulbs don't require high heat paint! So many great ideas over the years!

[@dojima24]

They were ALL go work from what I've seen. I'm new to the art and very interested and thank you for those wonderful tricks...

[@burtonfzz]

the 3th and the 4th are absolutely amazing trick! Serves two purpose at ones - can significantly lower requirement for "outdoor" mise-en-scène and get focused on creativity instead of finding budget or rentinig and hiring for "night" scene. Also, I think in terms of comfort for all crew and actors these inside of the house scenes are great and also they are looking great as well! the 4th also helps to cut budget and get all the shots when some shit happens and time is running out. I bet several large projects used that technique as well when production day is going to end and there are unshot scenes. Incroyable!

[@VernardNuncioFields]

The trick used in Proximity. Having the actors run around in a large Circle while the camera pan following them. This made it look as if they were running in a straight line allowing the camera to follow them in a smooth motion.

[@chadtopia]

My fave camera move is when you move in towards the actor, and then zoom out at the same time. Refer to the Jaws Brody reaction shot of the kid getting munched on the beach

[@mrmarc4074]

*Dolly Zoom

[@chadtopia]

@@mrmarc4074 yes, I couldnt remember the name of it. Thank you :)

[@SouthpawAutoworks]

This video is gold...pure gold. Great tips with some good laughs. I can't wait to pick up some spray paint!!! Thank you for making this video.

[@morecontentforearth2045]

"In that time of my life, I was.......... a Flintstone!" Film making tip.. #7.. In order to shoot your film your camera should be on, lens cap removed... And ass off the couch.. unless your film is about your dog trying to catch flies at the sliding glass door.. Then never mind.. Your doing good.

[@marcusnobreus1967]

So many of my tricks come from you guys! You Rock! However, one trick, that I think I caught from you, but not sure, is to cut out one or possibly two frames upon impact when someone throws a punch. It really sells the shot and adds a bit of a jerk to the actor getting punched. Works like a charm.

[@littlecreeps2956]

Using existing vertical blinds as an adjustable scrim to control intensity and direction of light for a rim light. Also, when I needed a sci-fi device for a short film, I just bought a light timer from Home Depot, pulled off the prongs, spray painted it matte black and with minimal vfx for light coming from seams of the device. Voila, a $5 instrument of alien death!

[@filmcrazy6659]

Thank you for the great advice. I will be sure to try as many of them as possible.

[@joe.mccord]

You guys are so awesome!

[@perimaster8016]

If you are wondering, that "So Close" song is a song they found on Music Bed called Ghost by Johnny Stimpson. It was so good from the joke alone I had to find it myself. Hope this helps someone😁

[@ianchroniclesyt]

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[@plastichollywoodtv]

Flintstone Feet...I effing love you guys 😂

[@cosmicmess489]

I'm really considering early filmmaking as a alternative to my current animation practice. I'm looking to this channel for tips! I'm glad I randomly typed teleportation in search!

[@mikehiggovisuals8685]

Perfect! Cant wait to get out and try these 🙌🏼🙌🏼 thank you again

[@ryanblake1870]

you guys are incredible! I love the videos, love your craft, and the inspiration you provide!

[@wright96d]

Really loving this change of scenery.

[@carlosfilms4106]

Best channel I’ve ever stumbled upon

[@soreljohnson3953]

First!! I love this channel so much and really want to see some more underwater and military/action stuff.

[@luxuryhotelinsider2459]

Oh god, I’m learning about filmmaking now. I have so much to learn. Thanks for producing this educative content. For sure.

[@connornyhan]

Didn’t even notice the shirts till you pointed them out. Good job 👍

[@idzoproductions]

Amazing as usual. Have learned and get inspired by FR. Just came across this vid and its AMAZING? thank you for sharing your info in an entertaining way. I have tried some of your tips in my small indi-almost-one-man-creative endeavours... keep them coming. thank you again.

[@SuperiorManchild]

Another filmmaking trick that's really good is if you have LED lights, buy cheap color notebook dividers (the plastic almost see-through kind) from places like Walmart or Target and you can use that a color gel!

[@grimrobim]

great stuff guys! learned a lot from watching your videos!

[@swerdnagk611]

The other thing wrong with Josh falling from the roof is you ignored the laws of physics. The velocity of falling objects is not linear, they are constantly accelerating towards the ground. You should have had Josh's body closer together for the first few frames, and then add more and distance with the next frames-that way you get a more realistic fall.

[@EricLefebvrePhotography]

Physics dont matter as much forncomedy. Actually having unrealistic physics helps sell the comedy.

[@miccheckmemphis4990]

U Guys Rock!!! That song was golden!!

[@buzzedlunne6668]

Wow! just wow!

[@EricLefebvrePhotography]

One trick I like is putting a camera on a tripod ut using only 2 legs. You then move your camera to get the item in focus and start recording. Then you pull the camera back in an arc. In post you reverse the footage to nail that fake dolly move. Super quick and easy.

[@davudgrosic6914]

Thank you!

[@JacekAdamczyk]

That stop motion hit looked so impressive! Great tip!

[@jenky1044]

A couple of these tips will help me on a project I'm doing. Thank you for sharing this. Very helpful.

[@filmriot]

Yaaaas!

[@jonathanalfred446]

Florida... Memories.

[@TakeFiveMediaLtd]

Awesome as ever!

[@brettalexander.studio]

Love it! You guys are awesome!

[@davisfaulkner9035]

Best channel ever.... Like if you have been here since the beginning(OG)

[@cj64films]

Yeah boi

[@liamc7070]

Agreed

[@massetozacarias5693]

Does a 2010 watcher like me will be consider?

[@ChickentNug]

I have seen videos from film riot probably over three years ago, but subbed 1-2

[@ChickentNug]

Zachary Tabz yes

[@bufftheowl]

Fantastic trickery guys! Don’t beat yourselves up about the t-shirts, I didn’t notice cause I was too busy being wowed by the cool effect.

[@jnsk1a2b3c]

I’m actually using a whip pan in a short film I’m working on now, thanks to your tutorial/demonstration!

[@ChickentNug]

Jnsk definitely post it to youtube if you like. I would like to see how it turns out

[@jnsk1a2b3c]

Sniper_Kid_308 unfortunately the film contest I’m entering it into doesn’t lent me post it until October 😂 but I will then!

[@ChickentNug]

Jnsk alright. Im looking forward to seeing it.

[@saangalia1555]

Wow..this is amazing

[@Jones_Media]

Always Useful Info !!!!

[@jbm-samomico2297]

Great stuff my friend love your work ''''

[@Ashley-cx7pd]

I love your videos. Been watching them since film school six years ago. Thanx. Keep going.

[@abhishekkarmakarvlogs]

8:27 We can use gelatin paper in replacement of spray's. It would cost you much cheaper than sprays.

[@RyanTh3Great]

Where is the Film Riot background?! They changed it!

[@c.z.johnson3266]

"At that point in my life I was also a flintstone." 😅😅

[@IACTINMOVIES]

This was awesome thanks

[@DTOUCHTV]

You made me laugh at the we forgot the shirt and that song plays 😂

[@zeusblack47]

I feel like I grew up watching your channel like a tv sitcom. Catching reruns too.

[@sottozen]

Great and funny as always!

[@MostafaGBM]

If u read the comments, i hope u realise the impact u make on filmmakers arround the world Someone u inspired from Algeria

[@bogturtle]

Great Shirt Great Movie!

[@tasha_111_]

Super neat!!! 👌

[@michael_viteritti]

Thanks for sharing, these are very valuable and cool =)

[@lathamlfilms]

You guys are so freaking awesome! Thanks for such awesome content, (been watching since 2012).

[@vfx_jon]

love it as usual

[@WiseMindFilms]

Thanks for all the years of laughter and knowledge ✊🏼

[@ErikThureson]

Great stuff Ryan! Appreciate the value you are always bringing!

[@binoranjan]

I just love throwing an Axe, man hitting the wall and the man jump from a building. These tricks will help me to shoot action sequences in zero budget.

[@clickoncelistenrepeat8176]

4:18 they also forgot to tell you they hotboxed before the scene! that is the most important step!

[@SteadiMando]

When you see a Dutch actor you've worked with a lot 2 times in a Film Riot video. Nice. (I mean Dirk van der Pol, in the festival shots, I'm a steadicam op myself.) Just backtracked. He was there for one of the movies I shot with him :'D

[@drshadowsfilms6059]

Really enjoyed it.

[@AntCooke]

Brilliant brilliant brilliant.

[@srq4k980]

Enjoyed this! Informative and Funny! Definitely trying the bulb hack!

[@mon17razor72]

I'm HERE!!! I'M HERE!!!

[@PsychedelicSK]

World got great learning from you master 🙏🏻👁️✨🇮🇳

[@PODALAPavan]

Thank you sir ❤❤🎉

[@newtuber7859]

Awesome very helpful!

[@houthat]

"WE WERE SO CLOOOOOOOSSEEE" lol

[@isantosian]

This is wonderful

[@annabelmgraham]

Yay, another vid of cool stuff to know. Thanks for the knowledge sharing.

[@nickamammone]

Love to use reverse action to sell big hits, like a car crashing, or a big punch

[@WORTHITORNOT]

Great tips

[@puddinghoax]

Could you guys please do more on-set videos, I've found them really informative and helpful. Thanks so much! Love your channel!

[@djmmusic296]

Great tips buddy thanks 👍🏻

[@shubham5437]

LOVE YOU !!!

[@karthikeyanumesh6843]

Love it!!!.... Can you do like your own short film contest not one minute....for international viewers only...

[@chrisg4229]

There’s also led color changing bulbs everywhere now, pretty cheap.

[@jackzheng5448]

Love the shirt~

[@BrilliantBenGaming]

you're always providing excellent information

[@CinematicCaptures]

Heck yeah

[@ToastedSynapseGaming]

You didn't change your shirt while shooting and You didn't shoot on a different day... The truth? Well, you know how there are so many Connelly siblings.... well.... there's ONE MORE. And it's Ryan's Twin: Ryon. THEY HAVE BEEN FOOLING US ALL THIS TIME!

[@tpain767]

YAAAASSSSS!!!! TUTOOORIIAAAALLL!!!