5 Hacks For Filmmaking I Use Most Often

[@TheUrbandilema]

One of the most underrated film maker on this platform...love these hacks nigel

[@GeraldBertramPhotography]

These are the kind of tips folks need. You don't need the most expensive equipment to get great footage. Just need to REALLY know how to use what you have. Well done, Nigel.

[@Delali]

Am glad i came across his channel before starting KZbin earlier this year. i would have been bent on acquiring all the cool gears and never shoot anything

[@GeraldBertramPhotography]

@@Delali Totally agree. Nigel shoots on a GH3 which many folks would say just isn't good enough yet his footage looks amazing. All about knowing your gear.

[@Delali]

Gerald Bertram Photography true that. You had a gear acquisition syndrome too?

[@GeraldBertramPhotography]

@@Delali Oh I still have a touch of it! But at least now it's mostly constrained to lenses.

[@Delali]

@@GeraldBertramPhotography Haha. Truth be told am also trying hard to get a new laptop for editing. My current one is introducing too many delays into my work flow

[@SipandFeast]

Hey Nigel! These are all great tips. I'm definitely going to implement the moving blankets trick!

[@mbaghaffar]

These are actually some great hacks, and not some BS that a lot of people do to get views!! I love the simplicity that you always implement in your videos, which makes all of this practical and believable. Thanks mate!

[@dudecraft]

Nigel - I love your content. The ego-less way you present information and the way you genuinely seem to care make you one of my favorite youtubers out there. Thanks for doing what you do!

[@wrathinc.5936]

Yes your are free at behind a camera. I just started doing KZbin and I’ve starting to take your tips seriously. Soon as I get the cash flow for it. I will be getting the set up. Great job on the videos you inspire me so much

[@velomotorsgaugerepair]

you deserve more views, thanks for your videos !!!

[@Luke_Likes_Lakes]

I'm sitting here reminiscing about the first time I saw this video. I wanted to use the window trick on my used Panasonic g7 so bad - so, I setup an interview shot by a window at a wedding the next morning and I felt so smug. I can't explain how good it was to hand the finished video off to the couple, knowing that I had tried something new on that gig and it panned out. I use it so often, it's an unconscious habit at this point. Little tricks like that open up a person's mind to discover bigger concepts that allow us to problemsolve more efficiently. So, again, thanks, Nigel. You are making a difference 🤙

[@David_Addison]

Thanks for the tips Nigel! Will be implementing a couple in my next video 😊

[@scottmorgason]

Another nice video with great information. Thanks Nigel!

[@RenaldoQuestelles]

I appreciate most about you and your content is that you cater for the people with small budgets. Not throwing any shade but some other people talk EOS Rs and Aputure lights like they’re within everybody’s budget. You inspire me to work with what I have. Respect bro, keep up the great work

[@GarryTan]

The shower clamp idea helped me a ton just today! Thank you!

[@viddotcoach]

Clamp on light stand = sound deadening + MASSIVE diffuser! Why have I never thought of this!? YOU"RE A GENIUS!!

[@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing]

Thanks these are all great tips. Especially like the dynamic range hack.

[@BobasLife]

This guy is awesome great tips! He’s all about efficiency in his workflow and his quality of work speaks for itself.

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

Thanks Nigel. I really like the boom arm. That is a real nice fix to the boom setup.

[@madenny326]

Thanks. I always appreciate cheap and cheerful options. Very useful.

[@ChefDaveKrul]

Have recently come across your videos and im learning insane amounts. Just started a cooking channel with my phone just to motivate myself to do it. Have a GH3 ordered and cant to take on all your tips ! Thanks man!

[@QippysChannel]

Man I love that dynamic range hack, sometimes the most obvious things to do is not that obvious just need someone to nudge sometimes to point it out 👍👍

[@terryhatziieremias]

The problem with m4t is that you want the blur behind but there is crop as well

[@KaiTiura]

Like the dynamic range tip for sure! That'll come in handy someday.

[@WorldTrippinMedia]

I clicked “like” prematurely before the video even started based on the title...after watching the entire video I wish there was a “love” button. Thank you for the valuable insights bro. I appreciate you.

[@smailaway]

I really don't understand how your channel isn't above a million subs ! People out there are really missing out on the good stuff ! Keep them videos coming man ! Thanks !

[@metrawhub2206]

Sound blanket tip was fire!

[@ricknendepa6633]

OMG I love the simulated dynamic range! I laughed my ass off! Genius idea, thanks!!!

[@fury7330]

I'm always waiting for your videos.Keep up the good work bro.😊

[@lkfxfotografiavideo177]

Loved the sound 🔊 blanket trick

[@kpmstreetphoto9732]

Once again!!!! Helping us do more with less, these hacks will all be implemented in my video making. Great content, keep it up!

[@earthwalker4538]

Always digging your stuff brother! Thank you man!

[@RickValasek]

Loved the sound damping tip...I'm just getting ready to do some interviewing shots and already ordered the blankets, clamps, and rods. Thanks!

[@Delali]

I watched your video about mobile filming and used your ideas to produce the videos for my channel. I love your videos. they are well structured and easy to follow. I'm still not great at filming but i keep learning from your videos and soon i will achieve the type of scene you have in this video for my channel. thanks brother

[@leoclayton9573]

Definitely these 5 hacks are awesome Nigel I really need all of them thank you and keep up the good Work

[@54V4]

Awesome dinamic range idea - as you were saying it I immediately cought onto it. :)

[@DrewTieng]

Great video! You can also use luma keyer for the composite of blown out window!

[@ammarkhobieh4507]

You are amazing man Thank you

[@SabrinaVideo]

I have watched a lot of videos but your hacks surprised me. OMG. Good tips.

[@alekstube_]

4th video ive watched on your channel now and I´m going to improve my iphone videos so much omg!

[@happymevids]

Would love more overhead filming tips; the one included here was awesome. Many thanks xx

[@hungdizzle]

GREAT TIPS ! thanks for sharing. I will be setting up a studio for youtube soon, and these hacks will help.

[@thejacobbunn]

The dynamic range tip is so good and simple! My last video I used that tip because I saw you suggested that on Instagram a few weeks ago!

[@AristeidisSfakianos]

Awesome tips! I will attempt using the "fake" dynamic range in some of my youtube videos since I am stick with a big window right where I film.

[@Suplex-City]

Great video, Thanks for all the amazing tips.

[@hieubeo1202]

Great content, these hacks really help, thank you for this video and keep up the good work man!

[@JordanAlTV]

Thank you Nigel! Your channel is a great source of inspiration for my career. I really appreciate your simplicity and the way you present some pro hacks. Keep up the good job bro. Love from Belgium 👌

[@MartinBleazard]

Great idea about the dual exposure interview setup 👌

[@MartinBleazard]

Also, loved my GH3 until it got stolen, was watching my footage the other day, still holds up super well.

[@quinlanpayne3445]

Man you are brilliant !!!!! Keep up the great work

[@Ansonandco]

Dude always a huge fan of your content! Thanks for these ✌🏻

[@icanhearyoucanyouhearme9164]

Love your videos. Super helpful.

[@DBaconBoy]

Your content is always amazing! You deserve a bigger following! I’m rooting for you!

[@DavidDavies]

Hi Nigel. Your dynamic range tip is hilarious. I have used that a few time in my professional work, where I needed some help with the background or if I was editing a story and the videographer was struggling with the background. Anyways I thought I was the only one that used that tip, so that's funny. I edit on Avid at work so it is a bit more difficult to do this tip. Thanks, great video.

[@TomMakeHere]

The exposure masking seems so obvious, how have I not thought of this?? Thanks!

[@DanielNenesso]

Thanks for the content Nigel - practical, really useful stuff!

[@JakeFishmanTech]

Awesome tips man! Truly unique stuff that I hadn't seen before.

[@NigelBarros]

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[@FedericoCecchetto]

Great video Nigel!!

[@marcuswarren1320]

Great stuff! Thanks!

[@DavidSenteno]

Great tips. Thanks for sharing. 🥂

[@DavidSenteno]

Also... Thanks for the two months free skill share. Already signed up.

[@A1Bokeh]

That mask depth trick was pretty sweet

[@Pinpoint50]

That will help me so much thank you Nigel after found your Chanel I Have learned so much thanks Again

[@TheAngryAstronomer]

This was an excellent video. Tip 4 I will be using for sure in my astrophotography videos. I took you up on the Skillshare thing too mate. Can't think of a better time to pick up some new tricks. :)

[@Delali]

I was hella surprised to see the scene you created using the iPhone 6 and moment app. that was awesome. i used that idea to create the "How to make a light box" video on my channel. keep up the great work

[@krengas]

Nice ideas. Thanks

[@GadgetTrish]

Because of your second tip, I decided to sub. Thanks for sharing all your tips too. Very helpful.

[@Johatsu]

The hack n°3 is my background ! Great video again 👍

[@EricaJ.]

You are gold!! So happy I found your channel! New sub

[@chefmerricktv]

thanks man, helpful and I am placing an order from you amazon store! keep it up

[@ty2u]

Good video, good content. Keep up the good work!

[@cuthugas]

Thanks, Nigel! Great video as always. :)

[@genisxtv4155]

As you already know. You're The 🐐! Thank you brother.

[@NatesFilmTutorials]

I like the negative fill/shower curtain stand you put together. I pretty much have all the pieces to build one myself! Another way you can get more dynamic range in camera for a situation like that is to use a higher ISO. Higher ISO?? Yep, you get more range in the highlights. So you could film at 1600 or so on you GH3 and use a few ND’s to cut down the light. Combine that with a brighter indoor light to compete outdoors and boom! No masks! How much range you get will vary on your camera, but on the bmpcc 4K and S1H it’s pretty significant, just don’t go to the second native iso if your camera has dual native ISO

[@GARR0N]

Awsome video buddy :)

[@AtomicPixel]

Nice! Useful tips bro! I like the curtain rod and magic rod ideas. Thanks for sharing and I subbed! We’re just starting out so anything to streamline the process and space is really nice. -Tuan

[@sipapito]

Thanks for the tips, and be safe out there from Germany, thumbs up!

[@hopsenrobsen]

Good info, thx so much!

[@suryagurung7793]

Wow 12 years and you're still making these videos. Insane consistency!

[@JeffCreates]

Nice tips, thanks a lot

[@kevinsvideoplay99]

Good tips! Thanks, Nigel! I like your channel and I'm a new sub!

[@sathyamedicherla5196]

That 2nd technique is dope....myaan

[@patriotmjb]

Loved this video!

[@JozefRaiche]

These are all great!

[@Brandon4Weiss]

I’ve been flirting with Skillshare for a bit - no longer! Muito obrigado for the free 2 months 🤙🏻 love your videos - to the point, accessible for those of us who don’t have loads of cash sitting around to just buy whatever we want, and fun to watch. Thank you!

[@olivercampbellsmith6430]

Thanks for the hacks Nigel. Like the reverse 60 frames per second :) Just signed up for my free 2 month premium Skillshare trial, so thanks for that :) Big up ;)

[@FishyBusiness]

Liked the tips great work

[@WillianPortela]

Thank you so much! you won one more subscribe my friend.

[@robertcollins3061]

For once hacks that don't sound silly, that's practical and real works great. Thank you sir. I'm glad I found your channel. Your channel is a great example that you don't need crazy gear to have an amazing channel

[@SIMPLIFIEDFILMING]

Wow this is really helpful. It's funny cuz I'm doing the exact same thing. Except I use the magic arm to mount my second camera.

[@rm-uq3ic]

Wanted to let you know. I have followed a ton of your videos. Bought a GH3 and now im filming my wife's pre KZbin videos, can't wait to share with you. Keep up the amazing work . I couldn't be at my current level of capabilities without these budget friendly tips! Is patreon the best way to support this channel directly?

[@daoudn]

Your videos have helped me greatly in getting set up. You’re by far the best when it comes to maximising working with what you have. From lighting, framing, audio and other little hacks. Brilliant! All on a realistic budget. Not one where I’m required to purchase a $20k Gold plated tripod to stabilise my footage 😂🤓

[@0xatul]

hey nigel, We can mask the mocrophone too...... as u did it with the window........ First just put the mic as close to ur subject and then mask it out with the original scene.. will it work???

[@grahamplanet]

great hacks! enjoyed

[@minisight2000]

Love your channel by the way awesome awesome awesome

[@hudson701]

You’ve earned my sub bro 👍🏻

[@kenbest7660]

Awesome!

[@creativehacks4life827]

Helpful tips appreciate it

[@live4christ297]

1 - Let the ads run 2 - Hit the like button 3 - Enjoy another great relaxing video by Nigel. Have you thought about trying a little b-roll type of video à la Daniel Shiffer? I'd be interested to see what you come up with. I think the GH3 does 1080p/120fps doesn't it?

[@harisusmanivlogs]

Hey how are you I am learning a lot from you, I am professional photographer here in Pakistan and I am checking my luck in video and your video is helping me a lot Thanks Haris Usmani Vlog

[@dinagalall]

Amazing!

[@steinlady]

Wow, magic arms!

[@PauloVaztek]

Thanks

[@christianzulueta6581]

i love your vids, nigel. im just an average guy using my android (samsung galaxy j7 prime) for my camera (which is kindda sad coz i can't get what others can with better smartphone cameras and actual mirrorless... and other cheap stuff i can save money and buy. i can't follow other channels because they usually talk about gears and tools that... for them may be affordable, but not to me, so most of what i have and do are DIYs.