7 Tips To Document Your Life Like A Movie

[@rs9610]

your first two tips (tight, medium, wide and sight, sound, smell, touch, taste) just completely changed the way I approach photography. I haven't gotten into shooting videos but the other tips were great too. Cheers man!

[@EliGreiss]

Glad to hear those tips are making a difference!

I'm sure he's summarised several media uni courses in a single phrase. What a genius way to put it.

[@AskIveSolar]

Agreed @ this first two this!!

[@GenshidasOdysseys]

The last tip is the probably the most important one for me. Sometimes when I stress too much about getting good photos/videos from a particular location or trip I tend to actually forget the point of travelling. That's when i figured that I'll just try to enjoy the moment and let the inspiration come to me naturally. Great video mate!

[@EliGreiss]

I appreciate the kind words, and I totally understand. There have been quite a few times where I've focused too much on taking photos and not actually enjoying the experience. Thanks for stopping by:)

[@iamlourenztan]

Love how you introduced tight, medium, and wide shots to your viewers.

[@EliGreiss]

Thank you!!

[@mallew32]

Ok this video is so incredibly perfect, how is this not viral! Thank you so much for the advice on creating something that feels like art and captures experiences so beautifully: 1. Wide, medium, tight 2. Sight, sound, smell, taste, touch 3. Capture clean audio 4. Use gear that inspires you to shoot 5. Capture emotion (what’s making you feel something-capture that) 6. LUTs 7. Put the camera down (if it’s getting in the way of experiencing life) [**Tip: Get the shot as fast as possible]

[@zMitoru]

not viral ? 😂

[@Albevisuals]

Only carrying the gear that inspires you is the best advice ever. I used to have this problem of owning too much gear and never carrying it with me, which meant I wasn’t shooting at all. Lately, I’ve been trying to sell all the gear I don’t use. Sometimes we think we need a lot of stuff, but the truth is often the opposite-the less you carry, the better. A minimalist approach really works.

[@EliGreiss]

Totally agree! Sometimes less is more. I've been in this weird limbo where I want to get rid of all of the gear I don't use, and then I freak myself out and somehow convince myself that I'll need the gear😂🤦🏼‍♂️My goal is to make my kit smaller.

[@Albevisuals]

Im in the same limbo 😂I’m currently in Bali, planning a solo traveling adventure across Asia. I’m going to sell all my useless gear and traveling light with just my Lumix and drone

[@ehabko5818]

Agree ❤

[@mrmohantyexperiments]

How the hell does this video not have a million views. What an amazing video, this is what real art is as it inspired me to pick up my camera and shoot today. Thank you so much. Great job.

[@thisismelloo]

The tight medium and wide open up my perspective of filming

[@EliGreiss]

Glad you liked it!

[@RioHusnadyHidayat]

this is gold "five senses: sight sound smell taste and touch , when we look back at our videos is to relive The Experience capturing visuals that supports each of our senses"

[@BDings]

"If a picture speaks a 1000 words, adding audio to the mix makes the pictures sing." - I'm a photographer, so audio wasn't really important to me yet. But for showing my photos in a slideshow, that's a whole new layer of authenticity. That's something I'll have to think about. Thank you

[@ScotSingpiel]

Your thoughts on capturing what speaks to emotions and the senses really resonated with me. I’ve often focused on taking “nice” or expected photos, but this perspective feels so much richer. It hasn’t shifted how I shoot yet, but I know it will change how I approach photography-seeking moments that evoke feeling, sound, smell, taste, or touch. Thank you for sharing this-it’s a revelation!

[@EliGreiss]

I'm so happy this was helpful for you! I definitely agree. Sometimes I focus too much on taking something that is "technically" a good photo but then I don't have much of an emotional connection to it.

[@MaiElizabeth]

Finally someone using the word 'like a movie' and not 'cinematic' while sharing tips to actually make cinematic pictures. I'm subscribed!!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@EliGreiss]

Glad you liked it!!

[@indestructible8111]

3 things that helped me grow: I created a morning routine that keeps me productive. I studied the hidden principles from Nixorus books. I surrounded myself with ambitious people.

[@dozakomedije4757]

W commend

[@acheesee]

this video should reach more people, such good & practical tips. kudos to you!

[@EliGreiss]

I really appreciate that, thank you!

[@esaint7]

What a fire bar to end the video at 6:22🤦‍♂🔥, pure facts & quality content 🤌🏼

[@jomy090]

My man, I’m saving this video. The way you put the info out is extremely helpful. I have no experience with video or photography, but I understood you context intuitively. Thank you so much! Especially for your last point, live the experience and make those memories!

[@EliGreiss]

Glad it was helpful for you! Thanks for watching:)

[@boy_on_earth]

WOOOOOOOW, this is like something I somehow always knew but never were aware of, thank you!

[@EliGreiss]

Happy to help:)

[@MegamiTsubasa]

"Think of what's causing that joy, and film that" This video has real INFORMATION 🤩 This information that's suppose to be easy or basic but I tend to forget because keeping memories can sometimes be overwhelming 👍🏻

[@cleo.kelley]

THANK YOU! i gave myself a challenge this year to create at least one video each month (just general life documentation until maybe something exciting happens, who knows) and this was so inspirational!!!! subscribed immediately!!! also congrats on getting married!!!

[@EliGreiss]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! That's a great challenge to set for yourself:) Best of luck!

[@aclangcay8467]

The tips were so direct and sensible. Thank you for this!

[@EliGreiss]

❤️❤️

[@jlb127]

Thank you. This is what I needed.

[@shuccle6161]

You know you're doing good when you can make someone subscribe with the first video of yours they watch. That was me today. Stay awesome brother!

[@ron1080yeah]

I love that the algorithm dropped into your channel! You have a subscriber and a fan now!!

[@EliGreiss]

You are too kind, thank you:)

[@puneethshenoy859]

Appeal to 5 senses… holy shit! This changed my perspective of shooting videos!! Thank you

[@EliGreiss]

So glad you enjoyed it:)

[@sabz6074]

Awesome channel! Keep on the good work!

[@katvolkova]

Just binge watched your recent videos, what great quality content! Thank you.

[@ԜЕТ]

Beautiful camera and editing work man.

[@EliGreiss]

Thank you so much:)

[@immichaelpalomo]

you killed this welcome to youtube bro your about to do wonders on here

[@EliGreiss]

thank you!!

[@lauren_doan]

Incredibly quality video 🔥 short and to the point, you explained story telling way more clearly and efficiently than I’ve heard anyone else say. Thank you so much I’m pumped to start implementing these tips!

[@EliGreiss]

Can't wait to see what you create!!

[@necromancersorcerer2196]

this is amazing! ☺️❤️

[@EliGreiss]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ealcoriza]

Really loved this vid. Learned a lot in such a short amount of time

[@liling3995]

Thank you for the last tip! I normally walk around with cameras in my hand and forget to live the moment too, this is a really good reminder! The other tips are very helpful as well, thank you so much for sharing!

[@EliGreiss]

Glad you liked it:) Thanks for stopping by

[@alinatelyk]

It's unexpectedly AWESOME video! All this "tell the story" sounds cool, but it's actually first practical advices. I'm so motivated to both film and editing just NOW, this late hours!

[@EliGreiss]

Ahh thank you!!!

[@GetTheGoldenTouch]

Thank you for these tips! Very well said. Please make a video all about luts & how to use them. & maybe one specifically for the DJI?

[@EliGreiss]

I appreciate it! I'll work on a LUTS video:)

[@boimratono9209]

Well explained. Joel Meyerowitz also use this approach for every object he shot. Works for me too; surrounding, the object and details.

[@GrantSR]

One thing that I have tried is using a 360 camera. That way I can choose a wide or a medium or a tight shot after the fact. Granted, the final quality is not as good as using a regular camera with changeable or zoom lenses. But, It can get the capturing done quick and easy without having to think too much about it at the time. That way, it doesn't interrupt your life. Plus, it's kind of fun.

[@karolsouzax]

That's so far the most practical video I’ve watched on how to make cinematic scenes. Thanks!

[@EliGreiss]

Ahh this makes me happy:) Glad it helped

[@vekholunienu]

Bless your heart for such insightful tips and be willing to share them. Thank you💛 I've subscribed and will watch more videos in my free time.

[@EliGreiss]

Thank you, that means a lot! 🤩

[@MonchMercader]

Loved the last tip. Good point.

[@EliGreiss]

Glad you liked it!

[@fabianbloch]

Genually enjoy this video… and the tips are actually good! ty

[@EliGreiss]

Ahh that means a lot, thank you!!

[@luro264]

Great video, thank you very much!

[@EliGreiss]

Thank you:)

[@davesnapsyou]

The first rule what we have thaught back then at the uni: wide, medium and tight 😃 Your tip about the senses awaken a new approach in me for my videos in the future. Thank you so much for this video!

[@abbystevenson2438]

This video is awesome. Thanks for linking the products too! About time you blew up. ❤❤❤

[@EliGreiss]

You are awesome:)

[@AlexCdeBacatech]

Great video friend! Loved the length, tips, and overall style! Glad I ran into your channel. You got another subscriber today!

[@EliGreiss]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!

[@gaaa170]

Came up on my page randomly. So glad it came up. P.S. 07:18 in the UK right

[@EliGreiss]

Ahhh I appreciate it:) Thanks for watching. Been wanting to visit the UK for a while!

[@Lortz2610]

Fantastic video, thank you.

[@n.lately]

This video was great - you explain things so clearly and all of these tips are super helpful! I especially liked the first two tips about what type of shots to get and what to point your camera at. I realize that I'm not happy with the clips I shoot on my trips because I'm not being mindful of these things. I end up struggling to piece together a story from my footage. Definitely keeping all of these tips in mind from now on.

[@EliGreiss]

So glad you found it helpful! I can definitely understand that feeling of getting back from a trip and thinking "what the heck did I film." Hopefully your next trip goes a little bit better though:)

[@KezzaKezza]

going on a trip to japan soon, thanks so much for the ideas man!

[@ANASERAMANGALATH]

Absolutely loved this video! Subscribed

[@EliGreiss]

I'm so happy you liked it!

[@roshi2296]

This video helped me on how to get shots, Im starting to create content and my main problem is I can't seem to capture those emotions people are talking about. Thank you for this video!

[@EliGreiss]

You got this! It definitely just takes a little bit of practice. Keep going and you'll pick it up in no time:)

[@LifeofMalcolm]

the tips in this video are amazing. immediately subscribed!

[@EliGreiss]

Thank you so much, I appreciate it!

[@marksanyal]

This video has got some gears turning in my head. I often find myself a little lost when I'm at a place, I have my phone or action camera ready and I don't know what to shoot or how it will come together. Using emotion and memories is a great storyboard template that I missed for so long.

[@EliGreiss]

It can definitely be tough to know what to film when you're in the moment! It takes practice, but I've been trying to get better at just letting my instincts guide me. You got this!

[@fisik101]

I got chills on how useful your tips are.

[@EliGreiss]

Glad it was helpful!

[@candicekelly5136]

Phenomenal video man! Thank you!

[@olivia13003]

It was very interesting to hear your thoughts about filming. I make a lot of Reels from my experiences and I know now how I can improve, after listening to your video.

[@feartheocean]

all gold - thank you

[@eattriprepeat5007]

Thank you for these simple yet effective tips! It really changed my perspective on how to document moments in the future.

[@DoStuffStuffHappens]

Lovely tips, thank you. I really enjoy your calm voice too!

[@EliGreiss]

I appreciate the kind words:)

[@de-freitas-matt]

Excellent video!

[@EliGreiss]

Thank you!

[@Ledahosnbua95]

Loved the video! Kind of different from the usual photography/filmmaking content out there. Keep it up - you have a new subscriber :)

[@EliGreiss]

I appreciate it!!

[@createbydrhopekariuki]

What a masterclass!

[@EliGreiss]

Glad you liked it!!

[@Reyight]

Dude! Thank you for your tips! Im just starting out with all these and your clips of the honeymoon really inspires me to actually go out and shoot stuff, again, thank you!

[@Tyoxy]

Really cool video man!

[@blebleble78]

loved this!! thank you so much

[@EliGreiss]

thank YOU:)

[@ellie__swan]

this was excellent! thank you :)

[@EliGreiss]

thanks for watching:)

[@beeldenvanbelle318]

Thank you so much for this nice, clear and inspiring video!!

[@EliGreiss]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@carolineandwhiskey6548]

Great info! Thanks for sharing!

[@EliGreiss]

Thank you:)

[@stephaniecai2500]

Incredible video! Thank you for sharing

[@EliGreiss]

Glad you enjoyed it:)

[@Sharedpath777]

Thanks for the practical guidance. Best wishes to you n yours🍀

[@EliGreiss]

Glad you enjoyed, and thank you!!

[@henrygarcia3578]

wow this video is so well presented and the first video tip is actually so helpful ill be implementing that from now on!

[@EliGreiss]

I appreciate the kind words and I'm glad you liked it! Best of luck on the documenting👍🏼

[@shxxsi]

You deserve more subscribers dudee

[@EliGreiss]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@purewisdumb]

Great pieces of advice! I’ve always known about the wide medium tight shots but relating it to senses is inspiring! Also great reminder to live in the moment and not constantly think about what you can capture in camera. If you don’t experience the place first hand then what’s the point in remembering it?

[@EliGreiss]

So glad you enjoyed it! I completely agree. It's only worth documenting the moment if we take the time to experience it for ourselves too:)

[@thenoisywriter]

Amazing! I'm just starting my KZbin journey and this video is really helpful, thank you!

[@EliGreiss]

Thanks, I'm glad it was helpful! You got this!

[@farahawad2612]

you do what you really belive I can feel it! thanks great video

[@EliGreiss]

Thanks! It means a lot to hear that:)

[@Rebotome]

So sweet to hear gable price in your video! Subscribed automatically!!!!

[@EliGreiss]

I love his music! Makes me happy someone recognized it. Thanks for stopping by:)

[@armandCodes]

Simple and yet inspiring and beautiful video thanks! Subscribing

[@eeevitame]

this was so useful and cute, subscribed! you're an inspiration to what I would love my videos to look like :) Keep up the good work!!

[@EliGreiss]

Thank you so much!!

[@SofieRichterWildlife]

14 yrs old, too many hours of jobbing for: R6 Mkii + BG-R10, R-EF Adapter, EF 24-70 f/4, Sennheiser MKE 600. (Also Sigma 150-600 and an other, that's mainly for wildlife.) Making my own documantaries now, and love it! I guess actually tight, medium, wide was one of the first things I learned when starting filmmaking 😂❤

[@EliGreiss]

That's awesome! It's crazy the amount of hours we put in to buy the gear. I remember working all summer to buy my first camera😂

[@amarraj8357]

I can see your love for your wife man!❤ And the tips are incredible, this is gonna play a huge impact on how I am gonna film here on!

[@EliGreiss]

She means the world to me:) Glad you enjoyed it! Excited to see what you create

[@mehmetaderin]

What an amazing video! You put it so nicely, why we need to film more, and your technique suggestions are simply beautiful and minimalist. For a person who JUST wants to be start filming more, what would you recommend as a budget gear? (I want to spend very minimal to see if it sticks, but hate filming with phone :)) Thank you again!

[@EliGreiss]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! Hmmm, I totally understand what you're saying about using a phone. I don't like filming on my phone much either. I might recommend looking at something like the DJI Osmo Pocket 3. It's still around $600 though which is a lot of money. If it doesn't fit in your price range, I might just encouraging you to push through and try using your phone a bit more. $600 can be a lot to invest in something if you aren't sure you'll love it or not, so getting some practice in with a phone would be a nice middle ground. Thanks for watching:)

[@PZJBimha]

Very insightful. Thanks for sharing.

[@EliGreiss]

Glad it was helpful!

[@niroz6579]

That was a good thumbnail and title👏

[@chetoos008]

Still learning about video production. around the 1:40 mark when you say check out this sequence of tight medium and wide shots, did you follow that with a sequence of wide, medium and tight shots?

[@KokuiAg]

You've got such a lovely, authentic way of delivering information😊 new subbie here!

[@MegamiTsubasa]

Tight medium wide🤩 got it, thanks!

[@Vinsta360]

Great video really enjoyed your delivery and style! I’ll be sure to check out more of your content in the future.

[@EliGreiss]

You're too kind, thank you!!

[@atsurao]

I think it's my first time commenting on one of your videos, but I just wanted to say that I love your stuff!

[@EliGreiss]

Thank you for the kind words:)

[@convertoil]

Algo gods blessed me with this. Great tips and reminders.

[@shayan_ecksdee]

Your shots look clean af

[@EliGreiss]

Thank you!

[@SaunchaB]

loved this vid, quick and simple! - could you do a video on luts please 😭

[@EliGreiss]

Glad you liked it:) Yeah! That's a great idea, I'll add it to the list and have it out within the next month.

[@opticonor]

Great video - so much value in such a short space 😊 Sub'd!

[@EliGreiss]

Glad you enjoyed:)

[@ShiftyStans]

Love the vid man! Thanks

[@EliGreiss]

Thanks for watching:)

[@bluplehere]

I always struggle with this fact that I want to capture so many things and at the same time I want to experience the moment. I cannot do both of them efficiently 😅 always one of them would be sacrificed for the other one!

[@EliGreiss]

Ahhh I feel that. Sometimes it can be hard to do both, and other times doing both means we end up not being able to capture the moment or experience it to our the fullest. There's definitely a give and take, and it's something I wish I knew how to fix lol. Thanks for watching:)

[@irgendwie_so_hald1963]

i rly reccomend the fuji xm5 cause its small pretty cheap and so fun to use! also has lots manuel dials... the fuji xs20 is also great if u want ibis but this comes with a bigger body and a higher price point

[@vladmatsnev]

So heavy on carrying gear that inspires you! Had a Sony ZV1, hated every single aspect of it being Sony as a result. Got Osmo pocket 3 and now it's my daily carry!

[@EliGreiss]

Oh my gosh, I couldn't relate more! We got the Sony ZV1 close to when it first came out and I had such high hopes for a small camera that I could still create good videos with. I HATED using that camera and I could never pinpoint why. Love the Osmo though. Thanks for watching:)

[@iamwilkar]

Great video! I just started my yt channel and wanted to document my life as well and add things that could help others in any way though its in my native language. Thanks for this and the ideas!

[@EliGreiss]

That's awesome!! I'm jealous of you being bilingual! I know a good bit of Spanish, but I don't think I'm fluent enough yet to create a video in it.

[@joygift8644]

Thanks for video very nice

[@EliGreiss]

Thanks for watching!

[@hoangtulangtai]

Thanks for your sharing bro

[@EliGreiss]

My pleasure:)

[@seanhenriques808]

I am going to make a goal of doing better storytelling with my videos and information you’re sharing in this video is very helpful! Thank you and I am subscribing now for more!

[@EliGreiss]

I'm glad it helped! Thanks for watching:)

[@ehabko5818]

Very nice advices ❤thanks

[@kofigrindz]

This was so good thank you 🙏 🎉

[@EliGreiss]

Thank YOU!