A Casey Neistat Storytelling Masterclass

How does Casey Neistat make his videos? In this breakdown I try to find out what the success is behind his vlogging and filmmaking technique. We'll learn about camera angles, the three act structure and transitions. He is an editing and filmmaking genius!
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0:00 Casey's storytelling secret techniques
0:50 The Three-Act Structure explained
1:34 Introducing Conflict
3:00 The Building blocks of filming an Act
5:05 The fundamentals of Filmmaking
6:10 Making Transitions the right way!
8:05 Transitions examples you can use
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[@tomsodyssey]

Watch new creator breakdowns and more casey stuff on my new channel www.youtube.com/@creatorsecrets

[@thescowlingschnauzer]

People overcomplicate story so much. Casey's example of a story is literally just 1) what he did before Steve-O's podcast, 2) Steve-O's podcast, 3) what he did after Steve-O's podcast.

[@MrWokyman]

I saw a great example of this when someone interviewed him. They asked multiple times why he dropped in a bit of music at a particular point, they were seemingly fixated on 'understanding' this, like there was a magic formula to it. Something like that comes down to feel, and intuition. Yes, you could delve into the technicalities of it, but Casey and many others don't work like that.

[@melie3054]

@@MrWokymanlol I know exactly which interview you’re taking about. That stood out to me too how they were pushing so much into that when reviewing just the intro part of his video so far. But I thought also that the interviewer was just really overly passionate and fangirl-y. I noticed he was like that in another interview of a creator too.

[@BramLaenen]

This brings back some memories! Hours and hours of watching CN vlogs. I totally agree with the breakdown. The guy is a master at storytelling and he does it with €100 phone of he wants to. Great video bruh…oh and hey Charlotte 👋🏻

[@tomsodyssey]

Honestly, if you start watching again it will make your day 100% better. (+ *unpopular opinion: it’s better than half of the yt content out there today 🥲) I’ll tell her next time I get her to tag along 😄

[@theJustinRhodesShow]

You’re good man. Studying the best and you’ve been able to Implement. We need more of this on KZbin.

[@JesperMakes]

I really noticed how much effort you have put into this video. Like travelling to the same places as the Casey clips you used. It takes a long time to plan and execute a video like this. Awesome Tom!

[@tomsodyssey]

Comments like yours make it worth all the effort ☺️👌🏻 Thanks for noticing and thanks for the kind words 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@VidaPotencial]

Thanks for the work, it was very useful.

[@tomsodyssey]

Awesome! Glad you could use it 👌🏻 good luck with the next videos 😎✌🏻

[@eldonpalmer3894]

Well done video. Hard to believe it was about 7+ years ago when Casey was doing all his vlogs. I got hooked and watched them all...really wanted to start a channel. I worked on the sequences a bit, and did a couple random vlogs (no planned structure), and realized how much work it was. I recently signed up for his course, waiting for it to start in a week or so. I've started watching several of his old vlogs to be reminded of his style and how much joy they bring watching them. I'd love to bring that to people in my own videos. Anyway, I just stumbled on you with this video and subscribed....great quality and I love the details you put into this. Looking forward to seeing more of your work!

[@DomMatigian]

Just found your channel man, your videos are GORGEOUS

[@themilesinkorea]

Excellent analysis and beautifully shot, guys. Thank you! I’m sure many will find this very useful, even though Casey is now running his own film-making course, as you said. I definitely hope to watch more of yours, despite this. You also got so many examples of Casey’s style in there, like even smaller details, such as his farewell to a person and the accompanying hand gesture. I started making notes to possibly apply these techniques in the near future.

[@xuhuiyuanxu]

Tom Thanks. This is gold!

[@Fer_Nevitiv]

ahh nice!! thanks for putting it together - the way you talk also make it look effortless

[@thetboyfromnepal]

Thanks man. Great effort, amazing breakdown

[@Wearldsproake]

Wow, fantastic breakdown. You've really put a lot of work into this. One technique I also see you copy well is when he starts a sentence, and then finishes it in a next shot. Makes it really dynamic. It's one thing to see and recognise it, but as you say, a whole different thing to actually go out and do it. Also, nice transition @ 3:08 with the person acting as a cross-over.

[@AndrewDanielartofAndrewdaniel]

Really enjoying this behind the creator series! New subscriber! Thanks!

[@justthoughts8254]

Dude, this is so good. Great job! Thanks for sharing

[@wulflens]

wow the execution, video quality & my fav vlogger. U gain a sub!

[@AnnieAndCasey]

Amazing video dude. Makes me rethink every angle I’ve filmed from!

[@TheLiveOutLoudFamily]

Thank you so much for this! This was amazing. We have been vlogging for a while now but really want to get more creative. New subscribers and friends!

[@chrismeetschris]

Tasty Neistat. This was definitely one of the better break downs of Casey videos I’ve seen. It’s funny you say you don’t like vlogging in public because you looked so comfortable 😂. Those Timelapse’s really sold this video. Great work as always, Tom!

[@vilhelmgrasbonde]

Agreed. So disappointed YT isn’t picking up his videos and showing the world. He brings so much value and creativity to his videos. A true labour of love.

[@tomsodyssey]

@Chrismeetschris *talking 5 levels lower when a random person pops up in the street. It’s a rare sight here in Belgium 🤷🏻‍♂️ Thanks brother 😎 when is your next vlog coming 🙋🏻‍♂️

[@tomsodyssey]

@Vilhelm I changed the thumbnail after the first day and it seems that it’s starting to get picked up in the algorithm, just not in casey volumes haha. Let’s see how far I have to push it before the YT gods notice me 😂 Wanna place a bet? 🤷🏻‍♂️🥲

[@thesimifers]

You really nailed the storytelling yourself in this one. I'm a skipper, and I watched the whole video from beginning to end. Great breakdown!

[@ericnavarradj]

CN is a genius! You did an AWESOME work!! Thank You! All the best 😊

[@plumbernation]

Great video with great information! Thank you

[@NomadSweden]

Loved it! I am inspired!

[@Martindhoang]

This video was so good. Thanks for breaking it down

[@wherestheparty_]

amazing video, so much info and value nicely put together! thanks!!

[@stansabev]

Damn you’re good. How long it take you to make this one? I can tell you easily spend a week here? Right? The other thing with case is it was his daily turnover. Great job, I’m subscribing🙌🏻

[@chasereeves]

This is excellent. Lighting in the studio is awesome and your personality/performance is killer

[@itchyJaw]

Thanks for sharing this is what I really want to learn constructing a story

[@JoshPostVlogs]

Nice video, Tom. And cool cinematography and lighting on your shots. Good stuff. 🎥

[@tomsodyssey]

I just wish the studio was as dope as his 😅 still a long way to go to reach his level! But thanks Josh, appreciate it a lot🙏🏻🙌🏻

[@andotztv]

So much to learn. Thank you very much sir.

[@YanickCoderreSaxophone]

Thanks for the video man, very helpful!

[@chrismike56]

Amazing Video brother! Your production and formatting is phenomenal.

[@tomsodyssey]

You’re a legend for spending some time here Chris 😎🙌🏻 Thanks for checking it out!!

[@RusticatedArt]

A refreshing take on storytelling Tom!! Makes sense my friend!!🔔😀👍💯

[@TheFinanceHobbyist]

Ik heb je yt-kanaal juist gevonden. Wow! Super presentatie, verhaalopbouw, post-productie. Ik bekijk meteen ook je andere video’s!

[@phanithC137]

Your video of this break down , deserve more views ❤

[@TheBigBro]

This video was amazing! I can really see the effort that you put into it for us to understand! Thank you! You just got a new sub!

[@tomsodyssey]

Welcome to the fam big bro! 😎 and thanks so much! Comments like these really mean a lot to me 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@rellevisionnetwork]

Definitely love how you made this video. I want to put effort like this into mine

[@RubenBoidin]

Zalig om uw kanaal te ontdekken, heerlijk bezig!

[@celinaunkles]

Wow, great job. Your analysis, storytelling and transitions were excellent. I subscribed after only watching for a minute. Impressive👏🏻

[@tomsodyssey]

Celina, Thanks. so. much! Appreciate the kind words! And love the feedback :) If you want to see more of this, I'm bundling all new work on my Creator Secrets channel. That's going to be the host of all creativity and creator centred content (in case you are interested!) kzbin.info/door/7L_POrIItd5Ed0S036daUg

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

I really like how you made this video using so much of his style! 10/10

[@tomsodyssey]

Learn from the best, steal like an artist... right? 😄 Thanks my friend 🙏🏻

[@baharam98]

Casey is a GREAT editor, but his personality is also GREAT. The combination of these two, make for great videos. His story telling and all the rest is the icing on the cake..

[@KeepingupwithNic-ey5ck]

Forget Casey, I wanna know how you edit and grade these videos. Jesus Christ, this is good 👏

[@chrismike56]

Great in-depth analysis!💯

[@Dustinmrr.mp4]

First time I saw one of your videos and I immediately subscribed🙌💯this video is great!

[@tomsodyssey]

Thanks Dustin 👌🏻🙏🏻 got some other stuff around you’ll prob dig then 😎

[@lucasothar]

Epic video, thanks!

[@snapperurban]

Great video, I enjoyed watching thank you

[@amateurambience]

learn a lot! thank for sharing!

[@tomsodyssey]

You're welcome 😃 & Thanks!!!

[@CerdoEstratega]

Absolutly gorgeus video. Great job Tom.

[@tomsodyssey]

Thanks so much bud! It really is such a great creator to learn from!

[@amirboring]

Nice Job man, Appreciate it

[@ebqren]

an amazing breakdown! saved this on my playlist! 🙏🏽

[@tomsodyssey]

You rock my friend 🙏🏻

[@jonsf]

this video was soooo good! first video I've seen from your channel. HOOKED!

[@tomsodyssey]

Awesome and thanks so much!! Love to see you around brah 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@Dancing_Alone_wRentals]

Very high quality video......tHanks for posting!

[@goodmorningstory408]

Just one word for you - Awesome! How you have decoded the Casey Code is applaudable. You got a new subscriber Bro! Peace.

[@tomsodyssey]

Ash, thanks so much 😃 Really appreciate the kind words over here! And of course... welcome to the creative fam 🥳

[@SuburbanBeard]

im sorry im binge watching. i cant stop lol. made sure to hit the bell and select all as one should!

[@tomsodyssey]

Never be sorry for binging my man haha 🙏🏻 Thanksssss so much 😎

[@jaggedjack]

your coloring is beautiful man

[@UlfWolf_Skater]

Nice and useful analysis! I’m constantly watching Caseys videos and always impressed about his style and methodology. Greatings to Gent! Will be there in August!

[@tomsodyssey]

Have fun there the coming weeks 😄 Now I'm taking a lill break from gent haha. And thanks for the feedback, love it! Glad you found it useful!

[@NetanelColish]

Thank you so much!

[@Jake_Towne]

This is awesome! Thanks! Keep it up🔥

[@colorscream]

I've been to Gent once and totally recognized it from the first shot. Wow!

[@tomsodyssey]

Awesome 😄😄 one of the best cities in Belgium 😌🙋🏻‍♂️🔥

[@pnt-online]

I really wish drones were easier to use in belgium because those shots look amazing tbh. Really wel made video, thank you for teaching us the ways of Neistat!

[@331slash]

Thanks for doing this!

[@tomsodyssey]

Thanks for watching this 🙏🏻

[@KevinVerresen]

Passee by this channel trough this video , and saw that your from belgium 👊 grtz from belgium , and Nice video

[@spaghettistef]

I learnt more from this video that from dozens of online masterclasses I spent a fortune on. Many thanks man 👌🏻

[@tomsodyssey]

That's one of the best compliments so far... THANKS SO MUCH :) Nice to hear that it's helping so many people!! 🙏🏻 Just in case you're interested, I'm transitioning all this kind of creator/creativity content to my new channel. So that will be the place to be 😄 kzbin.info/door/7L_POrIItd5Ed0S036daUg

[@vincebalsamo]

This video is top tier legit! As a creator inspired by Casey, this helps me a lot! Ps: Now I'm thinking twice of taking his class now that I've seen this video. More power to you man!

[@tomsodyssey]

And, did you go for it in the end? 😄 & Thanks a lot man!! Welcome to the fam btw, Pleasure to have you here Vincent 🙌🏻

[@drmatthewhorkey]

Niiiice a mini class on “The Hero With A Thousand Faces”… Love Casey too!

[@tomsodyssey]

Haha thanks man ✌🏻 he’s a legend 🤩

[@dirkd4514]

Excellent video and analysis. You're a natural at this.

[@tomsodyssey]

Glad you think so! However, it took atleast 6 years to get where I am now 😅 Hard work pays off 😎

[@timhyson]

Great job, first time here, now subbed

[@tomsodyssey]

Tim, my man, you’re the man 🙏🏻

[@JK3709]

great video - subscribed !

[@malawimariah]

Great video! Where do you get your music?

[@SuburbanBeard]

so much awesome new content on KZbin. this is sop underrated!!! you fell into my algo and i am so excited for it. just subbed and SMASHED THAT BELL

[@tomsodyssey]

Thank you so much!! Hope you also liked the other content on the channel 😃 If you have some thoughts, always welcome to leave feedback!! The better the new videos get 😎

[@MatiasRijoM]

This video is indeed a masterclass.. Love it!

[@tomsodyssey]

Haha thanks Matias!! Hard work payed off 😄 Well, watching hundreds of hours of youtube pays off... not sure if that is called hard work 😅

[@MatiasRijoM]

@@tomsodyssey hahaha def hard work... i watch hundreds of hours of youtube, still hasn't payed off

[@SwiftySanders]

Great video! love it. I love Casey’s videos!!!

[@tomsodyssey]

Thanks a lot for the kind words my friend 😄 such a goat, that casey! 🥹

[@mrAkeemAdebisi]

CN is a legend. The way you break it down is super cool

[@tomsodyssey]

So happy you liked the breakdown!! If you want to see more of that I made a new channel about more creator related stuff @creatorsecrets. But anyway, huge thanks 🙋🏻‍♂️

[@CasContents]

At first I didn't want to listen to you, I'm one of those people that just likes to accept the magic of something and not have it broken down, (sometimes), but I listened and I really appreciate this info!! New SUB here! (The first part was totally tongue in cheek, knew I'd like this from the start I'm just stubborn).

[@hi.itsjolien]

Nice to see you in Ghent! Greetings from Belgium :)

[@towwf]

This is so well made. Had to stop at act 1 to sub and comment. Keep it up!

[@tomsodyssey]

Much appreciated my friend! 😄 There are some more creator breakdowns that you're gonna like then! Glad to have you onboard 🔥

[@AivarsMeijers]

I watchd all that interview and also made a notews on that segment about vloging. Sounds so easy, but so hard to implement. Great deep dive into Casey's process. P.S. I signed up on his course, curious to see what he will teach on it.

[@tomsodyssey]

The king 👑 Thanks man, means a lot! And awesome to see you there too😄 Maybe we make it to the same group 😃

[@BenPowellDrummer]

You’re also forgetting the most important bit. Casey!!! Looks, clothes, sunglasses, the way he talks etc etc Casey is why his videos are amazing

[@tomsodyssey]

100% right here 🔥

[@Mcm4]

This video is awesome. Is it okay to send you some transitions that I do for crit or advice? I've been watching his vids to and writing down all the good transition ideas, but yours look very well detailed.

[@MattyDCCollins]

Bro thank you so much for the simplification! This is my next journey as a filmmaker - I want to TELL BETTER STORIES, huge value here, you're the man! And PROPS for filming yourself in Public!

[@tomsodyssey]

Sorry for the late reply, switching between channels makes me forget about some comments 😅 Thanks for the awesome words Matty! Good luck, but I'm sure it's gonna work out just fine with that mindset 😎 Thanks!!

[@GlennVanderbeke]

Great new video Tom !

[@tomsodyssey]

Mister Glenn! Thanks my man 👊🏻☺️😎

[@ronin2091]

Such a great video.

[@NetanelColish]

Thank you!

[@arnassepetys6606]

Well made video, I did enjoy it :)

[@tomsodyssey]

Thanks a lot Arnas ☺️🙏🏻

[@HopperTheExplorer]

where did u get your free music?

[@Shadow_Li]

Thank you so much

[@fidelmelara2022]

very helpful!

[@tomsodyssey]

Glad you think so! Thanks for stopping by here 😎

[@MariuszStankiewicz]

Great video man! Sick skills.

[@tomsodyssey]

Appreciate it!

[@BrianSellers]

Great video, man! I'm taking Casey's class right now, and a couple of your points provided a bit of additional color to what he's talking about. Also, I'm literally editing a video right now with that same song you used in your b-roll sequence. I just found the song last night and have been listening to parts of it ALL DAY. Then I hear it in your video, too. 🤣

[@tomsodyssey]

Ah cool man! Yeah I got side tracked so I'm catching up on his course! But already found a gazillion of small details in his class for the next update video haha. And ah, I'm sorry man haha. I know how annoying it can be to find the same music in other creators their videos 😅

[@BrianSellers]

@@tomsodyssey Haha, no - not at all! I think it's kinda fun, actually - see how others use the same song. Plus your editing and storytelling are great, so it's nice to see some similarities. Keep up the great work! 👊🏻

[@Santafefashionweek]

Great information!

[@tomsodyssey]

Awesome 😎

[@DavidTramacchi]

awesome video mate!, Casey is the GOAT KZbinr Vlogger 🐐👍

[@emeiri1]

Great video!

[@hkshorts247]

Keep the good work ‼️

[@tomsodyssey]

Will do 🫡 got some great stuff coming 😎😎

[@haveless]

Your Videos are so cracy good! No idea why you don't have more views... BTW Casey is a legend :D

[@tomsodyssey]

Legend says he’s more than that 🙋🏻‍♂️🙃 haha yes 💪🏻 thanks so much for checking them out ☺️ The dance with the algorithm takes a while to master 🥲

[@The1scooter]

this is a fantastic brakedown!! I took his online course.

[@tomsodyssey]

How did you like it? 😎

[@The1scooter]

@@tomsodyssey I learned mostly that if your going to make videos like Casey you need to also have his 20+ years of experience in storytelling. I loved watching his behind the scenes. The class definitely helped how I edit. But I definitely have a long way to go.

[@tomsodyssey]

We all start somewhere 😉 but yes, indeed! A lot of people forget all the background creators have when they are successful. 😅

thx man u r great!

[@JasperMeurs]

Great video Tom! This is a really helpful breakdown. Greetings from a fellow Belgian!

[@tomsodyssey]

Thanks Jasper! Sorry for the uber late reply... busy weeks before the holiday 😅 But glad to see the video is reaching the other Belgians out there 😎 Where are you from if you don't mind me asking? 😄

[@JasperMeurs]

@@tomsodyssey I’m all the way at the other side of the country in Limburg!

[@tomsodyssey]

Hahaha Limburger, wereldburger. Ik kom oorspronkelijk uit Hoeselt 😄

[@JasperMeurs]

@@tomsodyssey Cool! Kleine wereld! 😁 Professioneel ook met video bezig?

[@ikhwannurfarizi]

show, don't tell. That's exactly what you did. I like how you explained while doing it seamlessly. Great to know that i've found a creator that creative. You deserve more recognition, +1 subscribe for ya, Tom✌ can't wait too see more of your content❤

[@tomsodyssey]

Thanks sooo much bro! Appreciate all the kind words!🙏🏻 BTW, question for you! Did you see my last video pop up? I have the feeling my reach on yt is going down again and it's showing it to the wrong audience... 🤔

[@ExploringCanadaInfo]

And then for Act III you come back to Casey being interviewed with Stevo. You set it up with act one when you introduced the conflict in act two where we question whether we had the skills and then boom you nail it with act three. Cheers Tom! I see what you did there! 👋🏼🇨🇦

[@AreaTeamVlogs]

Can you explain shortly how to tell stories?

[@AuduBuba]

Good video really helpful

[@tomsodyssey]

Glad it helped! Hope you can apply some of his techniques 🙌🏻