Film Making Basics: Everything you need to know in 8 minutes!

[@anjakurz3836]

*Camera Techniques* • Extreme Wide Shot (Establishing Shot): 0:08-0:15 • Wide Shot: 0:16-0:18 • Mid Shot: 0:19-0:22 • Medium Close Up Shot: 0:23-0:27 • Close Up Shot: 0:28-0:32 • Extreme Close Up Shot: 0:33-0:36 • Rule of Thirds: 0:50-1:02 • High Angle Shot: 1:03-1:07 • Low Angle Shot: 1:07-1:11 • Over the Shoulder Shot: 1:12-1:24 • 180 Degree Rule: 1:25-1:41 • Lens Compression: 1:42-2:04 • Pan Shot: 2:05-2:11 • Tilt Shot: 2:12-2:14 • Crab Shot: 2:15-2:18 • Tracking Shot: 2:19-2:21 • Focus Pull: 2:22-2:33 *Editing* • Jump Cut: 2:39-2:51 • Match on Action: 2:52-3:13 • Slow Paced Editing: 3:14-3:28 • Fast Paced Editing: 3:29-3:44 • Colour Grading: 3:45-4:04 • Transitions: 4:05-4:32 *Sound* • X3 Mic Types: 4:53-6:07 - Shotgun Mics: 5:03-5:34 - Condenser Mics: 5:35-5:51 - Lavalier Mics: 5:52-6:07 *Lighting* • High Key Lighting: 6:20 • Three-Point Lighting: 6:25 • Key Light: 6:27 • Fill Light: 6:31 • Edge Light/Rim Light: 6:36 • Low Key Lighting: 6:46 • Reflector: 6:50 • Gels: 7:19-7:45

[@AlfieVaughan]

I know I talked a lot when someone time stamps my video 🤣 thanks for the help!

[@jonnyr5049]

This is awesome and immense help when I am coming back to this vid for specific parts. I know this must have taken quite a bit of effort thanks!

[@riosheartstrings9322]

Thank you so, so much for this. I needed to take notes, and I don’t think I could have done it without you!

[@karthikak8657]

Thank you so much❤

[@mgenburn5339]

That you SO much. This, combined with the stellar video, is so helpful💕

[@xlanila]

I'm not even a film student. I just want to watch movies from one's perspective or at least close to one. It feels like I'm missing a lot when I'm absolutely clueless. Thank you for this video!

[@AlfieVaughan]

That's awesome! No problem :)

[@MehndiExpert]

this is the most informative video and that is also in just 8 minute...subscribed!!!!

[@AlfieVaughan]

haha, thanks a lot! I'm glad it was useful :)

[@TonyVic]

I won't lie, at first I was like..."hmmm 8 minutes tho" but this was really informative. Thank you.

[@AlfieVaughan]

Haha! Thanks a lot :)

[@uchestephen3148]

This is really cool thanks

[@AlfieVaughan]

Thank you :)

[@julieteaston5829]

Did you make any films. I’m thinking of doing a horror for fun. Just locally. But then it’s maybe a bit cold. Time for a new coat. Just wondering how many people used this and if they uploaded anything to KZbin.

[@FarrellFilmsReal]

@@julieteaston5829 I make movies

[@darianrichardson3629]

Camera Techniques Extreme wide shot (establishing shot) Used at the start of a scene to show the geometry so the audience understands where everything is Wide shot Wide and clear view of everything that’s going on Mid shot More up close and personal (from the waist to the head of the subject) Medium close up Used to draw the viewer's attention to something Close up Used to point out something or someone that's important (usually a face) Extreme close up Used to convey emotions (usually eyes) High angle Used to make the subject feel small, vulnerable and powerless Low angle (hero angle) Used to make the subject feel large and powerful Over the shoulder Used when people are talking 180° rule (if you switch persons it should be on the same side) Lens compression When you zoom in you compress the space Pan shot Used to reveal things that weren’t previously in frame (camera turns in the same spot) Tilt shot Pan shot but vertical :) Crab shot When you follow someone while walking (horizontally) Tracking shot Moving backward or forward tracking a subject Focus pull Changing the focal point to decide what the audience looks at. Editing Jump cut Quick / abrupt cut ( usually used in horror movies ) Match on action Continuing a movement from the same positions in different shots Slow paced editing Low amount of shots, creating a calm feeling Fast speed editing High amount of shots, creating a fast paced and intense feeling Colour grading Manipulate colours to look a certain way or give a certain feel Transitions Makes the transitions between shots smoother Sound Shotgun mics Only pick-up sound from the front [ Good quality ] Condenser mics Used for voice overs, music recording, etc, you have to be close to it [ Great quality ] Lavalier mics Usually used in interviews because they're small [ Average quality ] Lighting High Key lighting A lot of light hitting the subject Three-point lighting ( 3 lights in the scene ) Key light Brightest light on subject Fill light Less bright light filling in the rest of the subject Edge / Rim light Separates subject from background Low Key lighting A lot of contrast in the scene because of less lighting Reflector Bounces light Gels Different gels can be used to make the light softer, coloured, etc

[@AlfieVaughan]

Wow! Thanks for taking the time to break it all down :')

[@darianrichardson3629]

@@AlfieVaughan I was doing it anyways so I thought, might as well share ahah :)

[@karthikak8657]

Thank you

[@NerdyTeamTalks]

Was gonna write it down from the video but this has made it much easier, thanks.

[@KenyanOtaku]

You're the GOAT for this, thank you.

[@RemingtonCreative]

Amazing how much you managed to pack into 8 minutes. Great work! Learned a bunch :)

[@AlfieVaughan]

Thanks man, I appreciate it! :)

[@darmus8928]

This seems fun. If I ever went on the path to become a director, I would use these tips. Right now, I am planning to be a screenwriter.

[@gueinlee6388]

How is your screenwriting going sir

[@Maria-mu4ol]

Ooh yes, please give an update!

[@acrixedits]

I’m getting into acting, we could help each other if you need an actor!

[@bringontheavocados3086]

@@acrixedits I’m going into screenwriting/directing, I’d love to have an actor for the future!

[@ALEX9080]

keep it going bro 💪📝

[@EmmasDilemmas]

Learned more in this 8 min video than I did for a semester of my college film class 😂👏🏻

[@AlfieVaughan]

It's amazing how many people have said that! I tried to condense my 2 years of college into it as well. Glad you liked it! :)

[@nickotasla3091]

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[@priyasathish6357]

3 years of my media studies in just 8 mins! Thanks mate :) Very useful

[@AlfieVaughan]

That was the idea! Thanks a lot :)

[@AmaraReyal]

powerful video you got here man

[@AlfieVaughan]

Thank you! :)

[@thelastcube.]

This was a great synopsis for the basics - the best I've found yet Also to anyone new, the rule of thirds works every goddamn time, nobody exactly know why but it does, don't question it haha

[@AlfieVaughan]

Thanks! :)

[@roadrunna.]

In simple words - this video is Great!

[@AlfieVaughan]

Thank you!! :)

[@TheMerchantHub]

Dang.....quick and to the point. Clear examples and easy comprehension. I'm with Alfie

[@AlfieVaughan]

Thanks! Glad you liked it

[@HotHinata53]

What’s crazy is that you’ve literally went over everything in 8 minutes, what took my college 4 years to go over 🤦🏿‍♀️

[@AlfieVaughan]

Haha! I tried to condense everything I learned at college into one video 😀

[@justice.mp4718]

I agree, well made

[@naax9957]

What is your major?? Like what is it called?

[@AlfieVaughan]

It's called Creative Media Production but it's not a major. This is before university :)

[@rainakregere]

omg im in my second year and literally just thought about this!

[@tannerseals6757]

very helpful, camera angles were particularly interesting

[@AlfieVaughan]

Thanks! Glad you liked it :)

[@calcan7771]

This could literally totally change the lives of young filmmakers all over the globe. So many people waste time in a classroom instead of going out and doing. This video sums up what many people would get out of their 4 year film education. Props bro, keep crushing it, take care of yourself.

[@AlfieVaughan]

Thank you very much! You too!

[@PrashantSinghScottshak]

Extraordinary! So useful and straight to the point. Loved it. Thank you very much

[@AlfieVaughan]

Thanks! :)

[@TRACEmusicofficial]

this was incredible and so helpful. thank you! xx

[@AlfieVaughan]

No problem!

[@giyourgurt]

Now this is what I called "the real accurate video" its really 8 mins OwO

[@AlfieVaughan]

No clickbait here! 😉

[@ravicksreview66]

Best taught video! Straight to the point with a basic example but yet in depth. Good job. I wish so many other tutorials were like this

[@AlfieVaughan]

Thanks :) I have a few others on lighting and sound!

[@mikesmith4052]

So awesome. Thank you. Short and sweet, straight to the point. Covered everything in a short period.

[@AlfieVaughan]

Glad you liked it :)

[@ManorandMaker]

Super helpful. Great clear overview, and now I have terminology to dig deeper.

[@AlfieVaughan]

Thanks!

[@rahulranot8192]

Loved this video. Very informative. Can you please explain what the prople involved in filmmaking exactly do, like directors, cinematographers and their role. That would be very helpful.

[@AlfieVaughan]

Thanks a lot! That's a cool idea. I'll see what I can do :)

[@5asideGraduate]

Thank you, I'm a highschool student and I'm trying to figure out if I'm really fit for this career and after watching this I feel like I am. Love you for this.

[@AlfieVaughan]

Thanks!

[@Divineshot]

Learned a lot, thanks man! 😊

[@AlfieVaughan]

I'm glad! You're welcome :)

[@yokelengleng]

Thanks! Maybe I have not watched a lot of videos but this video is the only video I have watched that systematically talks about camera angles and lighting and so on!

[@wolfstats103]

Ok, So I Am a beginner at KZbin. This helped a lot! Thank you!

[@AlfieVaughan]

Glad it was useful :)

[@wolfstats103]

Thanks 😊

[@oriegold5575]

i dont wanna be a film maker, i want to be an animator. but this gave SO much information since animating and storyboarding has so much filmmaking attributes:))) thank you!! this help me a lot

[@dantrixter]

I’ve just started getting my head around premier pro ! Glad I stuck with it” playing about with software is fun ! And this video has a lot of great info, tips and advice 👍🏼

[@AlfieVaughan]

Glad you like it!

[@peterduke6037]

M8 understood the assignment! Best 8 min I've spent in a while. Thanks Artie, totally clear narrated tutorial

[@AlfieVaughan]

Glad it was useful! Thanks a lot :)

[@balamstudios]

This was worth every minute. I hope you get more videos about each detail like sound or lighting. Anyways, you got a new suscriber

[@AlfieVaughan]

balamstudios thanks! :)

I like the shot on the left (@7:12) more---the blue edge adds a sci-fi feel. All depends on your goal, I guess. GREAT video!

[@AlfieVaughan]

Thanks! :)

[@TheVivek00700]

Really informative. Thanks man :) It would be awesome if you create a series with more such tips but anyway thank you so much

[@AlfieVaughan]

Thanks a lot! Ok, I'll have a think :)

[@shouldigetit]

This is a phenomenal video. Very well done Alfie, thank you.

[@AlfieVaughan]

Thanks a lot!

[@justMRV]

A great video buddy. I really want to know how you made that focus pull shot. at 2.25

[@AlfieVaughan]

Thanks! And there's a tutorial for it on my channel called "After Effects Time Freeze Tutorial" :)

[@AlfieVaughan]

Here's the link :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaCvmYOFi5qbfas

[@justMRV]

Alfie Vaughan cool

[@sandeepemin7645]

Menampalli Raghu you're an Indian and Telugu guy right...

[@markwells79]

Huge help. Quick overview and straight to the point while still being very informal.

[@Icarus45]

watch in 0.75 speed, he talks pretty fast

[@AlfieVaughan]

Taco Fox hahahaha XD that's not a bad idea!

[@zaradreamylatte9602]

Hahahahaha I just did

[@legendp2011]

I'm watching at 2x speed

[@houdini2345]

Alfie Vaughan nah, personally, I like it when people talk fast and therefore don‘t waste the viewers time. Keep it up!

[@NaamNamaN]

Genius

[@noriandris]

I was learning so much for film making. Probably my new movie get's better from these instructions!

[@AlfieVaughan]

I hope so!

[@ajaromin6573]

overall great informational video mate! that george lucas reference was very funny haha

[@AlfieVaughan]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it :)

[@maanbiharipandey]

Best video to do revision🙌

[@AlfieVaughan]

Thanks! :)

[@abhishek.bhovad]

Thank you and wow. The comprehensive introduction to film making. Subscribed 🙌🏾❤️

[@AlfieVaughan]

Abhishek Bhovad thanks! :)

[@TroyDan89]

Mate.. quick, easy, on point. I've subscribed. 👏🏼

[@AlfieVaughan]

Thank you!

[@Mr.Nobody653]

My biggest flaw is the budget. Movies are ridiculously expensive that would drain you.

[@AlfieVaughan]

You can film and edit a feature length video on your phone these days! (Not that I'd necessarily recommend it...) The point is, you can make a movie on any budget. I've never spent any money making any of my videos other than the occasional prop or piece of gear. It's all just creativity!

[@Mr.Nobody653]

@@AlfieVaughan Do you reccomend filmschool for beginners?

[@AlfieVaughan]

It can help to meet people and make good connections. But I think all the technical stuff you can learn online for free. So it has pros and cons. Personally I didn't go and I'm in a better position career-wise now than my friends who did

[@eugen_artist]

Friend, thank you for your content! This video is just a great starting point, nothing superfluous! You're trying very hard and it shows, keep going!

[@AlfieVaughan]

Thanks a lot! Glad you liked it 😁

[@ErikThureson]

Nicely done!

[@AlfieVaughan]

Thanks! :)

[@ridingwithstymie5371]

A good, brief intro to some of the basic components of film.

[@AlfieVaughan]

Thanks!

[@8ym3TV]

0:57 isnt completely true, sometimes ppl do that to make you feel weird

[@user-ed8dc8yj1y]

The most straight to the point vlog. 🤝🏻

[@justinbieber1804]

If I had a dollar everytime someone say "Oh you vlog?" when I say I'm going to take filmMaking

[@AlfieVaughan]

Haha, that's a new one! 😂 I've never had that luckily, they wouldn't get a polite response!

[@DaDanZ610]

I was planning to make a film, this video helps me so much. Thank you!

[@AlfieVaughan]

No problem!

[@samtravels8053]

Great video! Made me realise I really need to work on my lighting more for indoor shots especially. What do u recommend for a relatively cheap starting out lighting equipment?

[@AlfieVaughan]

Thank you! Yeah lighting is something that came later for me as well. You can get the big softbox lights I have pretty cheaply but they're better for even lighting. If it's for cinematic stuff like short films those small LED panels I was using are £25 each (the bigger one is about £110) LEDs are really good and easy to control. If you google some cheap LED panel film lights you'll find loads of options. You can't really go wrong but read the reviews and see what people say :)

[@samtravels8053]

cool, I'll check those out, thanks :)

[@thewolf2213]

This video is so good that I took like one hour to watch it while taking notes. Well done

[@AlfieVaughan]

Thanks! Glad it was useful!

[@MushisCow]

Well. I had a great teacher through my one year highschool mediaproduction class. This just overruled that class in 8 minutes, holy cow. Subscribed!

[@AlfieVaughan]

hahaha! Thanks a lot. In your teacher's defence, I also had a very good media teacher and I just condensed all the main points from my whole 2 years into this video. It's not that the teachers are bad, this is just a more effective delivery method :)

[@MushisCow]

Alfie Vaughan Absolutely! I could not agree more on subject of delivery. He naturally had to be transparent with the methods and unfortunately dumb the infront-of-class teachings down for the vast majority of my classmates that had picked the class for "watching cinemas and chilling". Anywho, the content is dearly appreciated!

[@AlfieVaughan]

I had the same experience. I'm glad you like the video!

[@markjones64]

Thanks man, going from photography to starting film making so condensed videos like this really help.

[@AlfieVaughan]

No problem! :)

[@spytiger3515]

Thank you Alfie! I’ve wanted to do film for a career and this helped a lot! One question though, when editing should I use a computer or will my tablet work? And how much over all would all this cost? Thank you.

[@AlfieVaughan]

No problem! You're better off on a computer with proper editing software but you can get apps for editing videos on tablets if that's all you have. What are you asking the cost of? Making a film or the editing setup?

[@elijahjean-marie1564]

That was a good question thank you for asking

[@elijahjean-marie1564]

The approximately cost of the gadget used in total

[@AlfieVaughan]

Tablets can range from really cheap, maybe $40, to thousands if they have a screen. Depends which you get!

[@elijahjean-marie1564]

@@AlfieVaughan I mean other gadgets like cameras,sound device and the as well.what could be the estimated amount

[@HarshaBhukya-dm7ei]

Thank you bro!! Just starting to work on my ambition to become a filmmaker. This helps a lot!! Keep grinding 💪😉

[@AlfieVaughan]

Glad you liked it 👌

[@latebloomermusic]

Thank you so much Alfie!Although, I really got confused with the side by side image example of lens compression. Foe some reason, despite repeating the part a lot of times, I couldn't understand how the zoom out/zoom in made the distance vary. But seriously! Thanks a lot! Helped me learn a lot in very less time! Cheers bruv!

[@AlfieVaughan]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it! If you google some other examples it might make more sense. It's not so much that the distance or difference in size of the characters changes. It's more about how the background and the foreground are brought together and seem closer than the wide angle version. Hopefully you'll find something that helps :)

[@ecozones2d627]

Your speech speed is perfect never change it

[@AlfieVaughan]

Haha thank you!

[@Marvey1_]

Good

[@AlfieVaughan]

Thanks

[@SledgeMain69]

The edge lighting is really cool

[@nagudutv]

Thank you so much for this wonderful free lectured.

[@AlfieVaughan]

No problem!

[@DaChicken92]

Thanks so much! This will help me film my Christmas movie :)

[@AlfieVaughan]

No problem!

[@rickcoona]

concise breakdown of what you need to create a short film (Video) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ five stars for a great solid breakdown with No fluff or Filler.

[@AlfieVaughan]

Thanks! Glad you liked it

[@UWIHIRWEDamour-gv5kp]

Thanks bro it took me one year to get my certificate of film making but you're fabulous😮

[@AlfieVaughan]

Awww thanks! And well done 🎉

[@mariadelimant]

This is pretty much everything you learn about filmmaking in University (a bit less in depth of course). I'm on my second year studying Film and Television and this was a great refresher! Thank you!

[@AlfieVaughan]

Haha yes I tried to condense most of the stuff I learned in college into one video :) glad you liked it!

[@jh32440]

Great informative video. Now I know what I don't know and can further my education in each topic. Thank you.

[@AlfieVaughan]

Glad you liked the video!

[@iventure1876]

Wow , filming art , explained in 8 minutes.. love it ..

[@AlfieVaughan]

Thanks!

[@socratesbasil4768]

Watching this now I’ve been graduated high school and don’t really know what to do for a career but I really want to get into making films, this inspires me to go to film school!

[@gabehudson6332]

You made this so straightforward and clear

[@AlfieVaughan]

That's the aim!

[@RaidSounds]

The best video I've found so far people will forever eat with this vid✊🏾👏👏

[@AlfieVaughan]

Haha thanks!

[@RaidSounds]

@@AlfieVaughan yea are u going to continue to make more of this vids there very helpfull and informative

[@AlfieVaughan]

I make lots of tutorials but they're mostly more focused on VFX than filmmaking in general. What topics would you want to see if I did?

[@RaidSounds]

@@AlfieVaughan same topics but a bit deeper cause u for sure gave us a foundation with this vid

[@AlfieVaughan]

Ok, I'll have a think! :)

[@MohitKumargritch]

Damn. It's incredible how you have combined everything in such a short duration.

[@AlfieVaughan]

Thanks :)

[@RyanRowntree-tf5st]

That’s a deeply impressive 8 minutes of content. Well done.

[@AlfieVaughan]

Thanks!

[@SUPERHERO54321]

MY FIRST VIDEO FOR LEARNING FILMMAKING, I WILL WATCH THIS PRICELESS VIDEO AGAIN AND AGAIN GREAT BRO, THANK YOU

[@AlfieVaughan]

Haha, thank you!

[@ThendellParkour]

Thanks for an updated version of the first one. This really helped helped me out.

[@AlfieVaughan]

No worries mate :D

[@carmenworthy9330]

Thank you so much. Please keep doing more videos like this. You’re awesome

[@AlfieVaughan]

Thank you! Glad you liked it :)

[@xxzakizetchexx6511]

This actualy help me learn more about film making, thank you for this insighful video only 8 minute.

[@defacres]

That was brilliant; 8 mins well spent ! Thumbs up

[@AlfieVaughan]

Thank you! :) Glad it was useful!

[@diegobarco8602]

This is the most oncredible video i have ever seen!!! Thank you

[@AlfieVaughan]

Thanks!

[@mrmaker767]

This was so well-made and perfect for people who want to get into film! Also… 2:20 - 6:22 STUNNING GLOW-UP HONESTLY

[@AlfieVaughan]

Thank you! The first one isnt me, that's my friend Cameron 😅 6:22 is me lol

[@AwakenxD]

As someone who wants to animate, this stuff comes in pretty handy!! Great vid

[@AlfieVaughan]

Thank you! :)

[@joe14gould62]

Now I know what the reflector thingy does! Will defo take these techniques into account! Great vid!

[@AlfieVaughan]

Glad it helped! Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate it :)

[@thirdjaruda4202]

awesome work! detailed info in just 8min! you got a new subscriber mate!

[@AlfieVaughan]

Third Jaruda thanks a lot! :)

[@winbig6849]

one of the best things i have ever seen on utube

[@AlfieVaughan]

Thank you!

[@trueCrimeGuruYes]

In New Zealand film studies is part of studying English in high school and was at university too.

[@arspuxe5954]

Hopefully you can cover up information about Symbolic Codes and Written Codes!

[@lockreed4432]

its amazes me how all of this goes into 1 shot and the audience don't even notice but if they did you probably did it wrong cause its meant to flow and keep them entertained

[@AlfieVaughan]

Yep!

[@jabarishabazz5928]

Thanks for getting straigtht to the point and provided all relevant information!

[@AlfieVaughan]

No problem!

[@dolorismottolo3695]

love thiiss, you got to the point!! no intro, no bullshit. i got what i needed nothing more nothing less.

[@AlfieVaughan]

Haha! Thanks :)

[@dolorismottolo3695]

Alfie Vaughan no problem, honestly best KZbin I’ve seen! Make more please 🥺

[@thelatinarrow817]

This is what I needed I plan on making a film within a year or how much ever time I need

[@AlfieVaughan]

Glad I could help!

[@bellaf7774]

Holy shit! This was short & sweet, thank you

[@AlfieVaughan]

No problem!

[@thesolomonuti]

This is literally everything!!! Asides Camera Basics though

[@AlfieVaughan]

Thanks!

[@sr7bbird]

not what I was expecting to see but very interesting info. thanks for sharing this.

[@AlfieVaughan]

Glad you liked it :)

[@MountainofInspiration]

Thank you so much for this crash course

[@AlfieVaughan]

No problem!

[@katiem4935]

This was really helpful and well-presented, thank you!

[@AlfieVaughan]

Thanks Katie! Glad you liked it

[@johnjones6601]

Great video! Very informative for such a short time. Thank you!

[@AlfieVaughan]

Thanks!

[@geogirl13]

This has been so informative, thank you for this! I've always wanted to make short films but I didn't really know where to start until now. Thanks Alfie! You're great :)

[@AlfieVaughan]

Wow, thank you! :) I'm really glad it was useful, lovely to hear people are learning from it!

[@geogirl13]

Looking forward to seeing what you do next! :)

[@hendmuqbel9710]

This was at a perfect base! I didn’t even feel the 8 minutes go by

[@AlfieVaughan]

Thank you! Glad you liked it :)

[@jv8studios]

I’ll be directing a my first short film this year, thank you for the advice !

[@chesterules]

Great job demonstrating basic lighting techniques. Thanks!

[@AlfieVaughan]

Thank you!

[@Manuelrehse]

Excellent overview and it implements what the title promises. I would recommend all beginners to watch this

[@AlfieVaughan]

Thanks a lot!