B-ROLL (Beginner VS Pro)

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[@SvenVee]

*Biggest tip summarized: Get Dirty* 😂

[@techgoggles]

thats what she said

[@garydiamondguitarist]

@@techgoggles That's what you should be TELLING her, not waiting for her to say it. Take charge, man! She'll respect you for it 😂🙏

[@moviedorkproductions9465]

And Gosh Darn It, get some B-Roll footage of THAT! Remember, every day is a learning moment. A.B.C. A= Always B= Be C= Cinematic

[@VllKlNG]

I think the full tip is: Get Dirty like Peter McKinnon :P

[@Wreckedandruinedand]

to summarize: subscribe to PMK

[@RickValasek]

Loved the fact that you used a "crappy" location to demonstrate how to make it look as good as possible. Great job - tons of people fly to exotic locations to show off technique and they have the advantage of a great location. Most of us have to make crap look good! You did it!

[@showcase-me]

So true!! Also, no crazy camera or equipment.

[@tomdchi12]

I re-watched the video and... damn. That is an awful location. But the end result really is good, which totally reinforces the whole point... that you have to roll around in the dirt to make art.

[@terrytheodorewan9888]

Hahaha~ make crap look good!!! That has to be a pro move~

[@jared_quackenbush]

Subbed!!! You had me at the “This Ain’t Canada and I’m not Peter McKinnon!” 😂

[@oscarrivera269]

🤣😂🤣😂 same

[@Yomsflakes]

Same here

[@zachscrazyblogs]

LOL it's so funny because I read this comment but didn't subscribe until I actually got to that part. Once I was exposed to the hilarity it was amazing 😂 the end was even funnier than I thought it would be haha

[@elnapadilla1138]

Me three hahaha

[@manavmuthreja1898]

this isn’t canada and i’m not peter mckinnon 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@spielermediaproductions]

I died too.

[@slackstation]

I'd love to see this too.

[@CRPFilmsChristianRaymundPastor]

@Sunny Ah Day Lol, wish I see one here in Canada.

[@dawsonspath2257]

Yep, hilarious, instantly LOVE this guy and Subscribed immediately after he asked us not to

[@project-overland]

Tattoos on his fingers... ffs

[@life_withandy]

The beginner shots are me 100%. I haven’t posted a lot of videos because I felt the shots were uninspiring. This is the best tutorial for improving b-roll I have come across! Thank you!

[@chrisginoc]

Damn man. The main difference that separates a beginner from a pro is the pro is trying harder. Soo true. People get hung up on gear so much and forget about the skills and art itself

[@jefft9506]

“That glorious man” 😂 love it

[@jusunas]

I read this at the same time he said. That was hilarious.

[@AlexMcDaniels]

Lmao!

[@ClaudioDesideriFilms]

Ahaha exactly, so funny!😂

[@dongbin803]

HAHAHAHAAHHAHA

[@Maricarrrr]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@clifffawcett]

Watched this video 3 years ago and went out on a shoot yesterday... today realized my B roll is crap and came back for a refresher. Thank you for this quality content. Also for the laughs.. 3 years ago I don't think I knew who Peter McKinnon was, now I'm a subscriber - maybe it's your fault? 🤣

[@EpicLightMedia]

Thanks!!!!

[@AutoExpertJC]

Hey dudes - viewer from Australia. I can relate to the heat and the lack of 'Peter M; Canada' scenery. (And the heat.) TV pro. Digital refugee. Damn nice job explaining the difference between amateur and pro overlay. 13 points out of a possible 10. You've explained exactly what it is. Well done. #respect.

[@ThanaKrishnan]

My favourite Aussie straight shooter talking to my new "getting my hands dirty" and being real amateur professional. I will try hard not to subscribe to "Epic Light Media"

[@corinne_podger]

I almost never leave comments on KZbin videos but this was GREAT. Clear, funny, interesting, and explaining the difference between going through the motions & making an effort. Thank you so much. I'm afraid I have not done what you asked, and I've subscribed. Ha!

[@EpicLightMedia]

Thanks so much!!!

[@shawn5210]

Some people think Tai Chi is an ancient meditative martial art. In truth it is actually just practicing for hand held b roll.

[@technews144]

Nicely put😆

[@milleniummoses]

That's hilrious

[@terryjackson759]

Hmm... good to know.

[@iamjuliuskayama]

Haha.. that's a good one.

[@yuriyork8094]

I love what you did in the end. I mean the video was amazing but how you spin this hole like and subscribe thing. Absolutely beautiful. 😂❤😂

[@mariojoaopaiva]

One of the most interesting videos I've ever seen teaching us how to be more creative with a camera on our hands, and at the same time, entretaining us with great humor! A lesson for KZbinrs. Keep the amazing content my friend!

[@NewLayer]

Paraphrased but, “the main difference between an amateur and a professional is that the professional tries harder”. That’s so true. Whether it’s laziness, embarrassment, or whatever, the more effort you put into each shot, the exponentially better your entire sequence will become. Love all your videos. Happy Monday from another 110 degree location in Clovis, CA!

[@HermanThind]

“This isn’t Canada. I’m not Peter McKinnon”, lol, awesome! Hello from Canada. Great video!

[@andrewtoussaint1918]

This guy is original and HILARIOUS. Sure has fantastic humour. He literally changed the game! Nobody ever says "don't subscribe to me' hahaha. I learn't a lot. Thanks!

[@cjsayers3346]

I really appreciate this kind of content. It helps me sidestep the amateur mistakes. 10/10. I'll be returning to this video to make sure I've gotten everything I can out of it.

[@andersistbesser]

I watch this vid the 3rd time. I could watch your stuff all day. No one educates more entertaining than you do.

[@pmansbu8831]

I decided to download the video before i could finish it...when you said STOP IT! i felt it, you are an up lifter bro, Thanks

[@OhimynameisGoaway]

This IS BEST VALUE tips and trics. I feel so much more confident knowing this. Not just your regular youtube star throwing perfect broll and telling you smallest bits of not essential information. Love it. Thank you.

[@JustinNathanielAdams]

You should try to make a GOOD camera look as bad as possible, and then a BAD camera as good as possible 😄 (Shooting the same scene/ area for both)

[@DirectorCyclone]

great ideaaa

[@longshot4484]

Great idea indeed

[@kc-qw4mh]

There are actually too many youtubers talking about gears, while too few talking about content IMHO.

[@divingfalconfpv4602]

So he's going to give me a good camera

[@dawsonspath2257]

Please do this, I subscribed today and that could be your gift to me!! :-D

[@LibertyWarrior1776]

Very good advice. Don't shoot just what you see, shoot the things you have to look for. The hidden gems that make beautiful pictures are not typically right in front of you.

[@dunnadidit]

Great video! Solid way to show that going the extra mile makes a huge difference. On a completely unrelated note, your voice reminds me of Champ Kind from anchorman... IG you could just toss in a WHAMMY here and there in a video that would be great! Thanks!

[@sirajulalam8610]

Hi dunna 😀

[@RockyLimit]

I agree man I like the 3rd person descriptive when he’s being filmed filming lyn

[@RivuSouravBanerjeeVideoEditor]

So .. Dunna Watched it too 😁

[@tanilife4926]

I like Peter McKinnon too🤩🤩🤩 Your video is amazing as well!!!!!!! Thank you:)

[@showcase-me]

Whenever I need to film something (usually getting broll) I feel so much pressure, feel so afraid to fail that I end up trying so hard...trying basically everything, every angle, every lens. At the end I get so much footage to choose from, that I can make a good sequence. I don't consider myself talented, but insanely hard working. That's how I learned "videography" which in turn allows me to study engineering.

[@TheNinjaLife]

Simple little things make such a huge difference! Thank you

[@NatesFilmTutorials]

Nobody: Epic Light Media: *sweating*

[@CarlBergsdorf]

Thats because he’s a pro

[@B-Moye]

He's trying HARDER

[@HoltHamiltonFilms]

Or he can't take the heat. He's probably not even from Arizona.

[@saynomore192]

Speaking of pro, asking your talent to support the lens in a "proper" fashion also raises production value ; ) On a serious note though: This channel is awesome. Been subscribed for a while now and always look forward to great content. Thanks - and keep it up! :)

[@Riffman42]

Haha! That was bothering me too :)

[@emmanuel1737]

PLEASE Do a Video in regard to getting rid of reflections on surfaces when recording video. For example Im preparing to shoot a series and I will be using my UHD TV as part of the background set but my goodness it reflects like a mirror. I wonder if there is a way to remove the reflection maybe with a polarizing filter? or light positioning? not sure what can work. need help. Thanks in advanced.

[@colbyknox8764]

Polarizer baybeeeee!!

[@matthewshanks3684]

Go watch Peter Mckinnon or Potato Jet........ Actually no please make a video about reflections!

[@barbarakaucher]

I couldn't agree more! And yes, professionals care more, often you need to get dirty on the floor! When I'm shooting, and now that I started shooting I'm having the same relationship with the shooting, all I care about is having the perfect shot. I don't care about hair, clothes, time, I want the best shot! Great video!

[@topreveiws7577]

professional!

[@Ra-Hul-K]

"I'm trying harder!" that should be on a T-shirt.

[@88Pizano]

This was ABSOLUTELY INFORMATIVE! And even after watching as many Peter M. Videos as I have, I honestly don’t think I’ve seen anything as useful as what you’ve given us here. RAW behind the scenes with comparisons to the average person behind camera. Love it! Thank you so much. From one creator to another. 🙏🏽🔥

[@ActorsReal2Reel]

Helping out the little man, I dig it. Throw some attention at Peter’s little youtube following and help that man get some fans. He needs it

[@Rigle]

One of the best videos of B Roll I've seen, with plenty of examples explained. Thanks!!

[@TheSwordfish009]

Beginner: Shoots footage Pro: Sway your hips while shooting footage

[@KevinFremon]

Dude! Your ad(??) for Hot Rod Cameras was hilarious. It was that point where I instantly subbed. G.A.S. Soooooo true!

[@JustAskThisDad]

You missed the perfect opportunity to do this: "Can you help us find the Sun?" Looks at the camera with a creepy smile while blinking continuously. Camera pans to the Sun. "There it is. Great job!"

[@NatesFilmTutorials]

BadWolfKnight Swiper no swiping!

[@dylanlundgren]

This was an amazing video. Love the passion. I learned a lot! Thank you.

[@1NebraskaPyro]

"This isn't Canada, haha. I'm not Peter McKinnon, this isn't a beautiful location."

[@gracedreamy2925]

OMG OMG OMG.... I am someone who has just started learning this and I loved yoir vodeo because I could tell the location was not that much and I am someone without gear literally. U literally created art out of it and I am willing to fight my lack of gear by my creativity. Thanx for the boost man. And I dont subscribe to people who teach me things from their perspective. U taught me something from my perspective. Thanx alot and I have subscribed

[@Jessie-ow7pw]

"We found this trashy grass" perfect description of mesa 😂😂😂

[@cactusyuly]

He’s inspired me to go to the canal and film 🤣 once it cools off though I won’t be doing it in this weather 😝

[@AANasseh]

Such important message about "pros care!" how often we get lazy and shoot what's available in a hasty fashion... we all have to work harder for the shot, amateur or pro. Great content and educational style! 👍

[@darganslayer]

And here I was thinking I was the only one swaying back and forth filming handheld b roll

[@Andresvideo]

☝️

[@NatesFilmTutorials]

James Detwiler what they don’t teach you in film school, but you eventually learn

[@samchapman4471]

I don’t know how I’ve never found your channel before (probably busy watching “that glorious man”) but I loved this video! Sorry about making your club less exclusive, but you’ve got my sub lol

[@serverakinci4231]

"The pro is trying harder" he says, as he continues to sweat from extra effort. Point well made. Though I reckon he is mostly sweating due to the heat.

[@Eddy04tv]

Get down and dirty. This video has it all!. Will work on this to get shots like these.

[@KonsumerLauris]

ELM:"leave a negative comment" Me:"This is trash, learned nothing. Boring location. Old guy rolling around in grass" Me to me:"You must be trippin'"... But seriously though, thanks. Your channel is a real find. Oh, sh..., you were supposed to be low key... Dang... Sorry...

[@chancardz]

Very helpful to us beginners in film making and vlogging thank you

[@Andersonmcandieiro]

My dad always says: “you cant make jokes about the truth”... peter mckinnon is definitely better, but you made it funny and attractive anyway hahaha

[@bluenightsky]

Omg funny! "What do I know? I'm only a Psychologist... and a brain surgeon on the side." "Don't subscribe... In fact, leave a negative comment and thumbs down" 😂😂😂 *subscribed*

[@ISRAADVISUALS]

Man why i am always sooo excited whenever epic light media uploads a video For this reason i am unsubscribing..

[@pettypoh]

True, me too thumbs down already 😉

[@Ra-Hul-K]

..and for this reason i'm out

[@abouecom4453]

I love how your channel have grown fast. You deserve it

[@GarrettTaira]

Adrenalin is what film making is all about lol I LOVE IT

[@jv8studios]

It’s true , are you a filmmaker ?

[@wumpoleflack]

Brilliant! Love the light vibe while getting some serious points across.

[@InfiniteTripping]

Good tips there...learning is easy..its all about implementation when one is actually on the task!

[@clifffawcett]

Awesome video. Loved it. Good humorous bits, funny, entertaining - and best of all educational!! Thank you

[@danjones3009]

LOL! Sorry dude, you had me at "Glorious man" You just may be one yourself.. I had to subscribe! Fun stuff.. Cheers!!👊

[@activeleadersmedia]

Thank you soo much Epic Light Media! This just helps all of us watching soooo much from AL Online Team, Lagos.

[@ValzMedia]

Damn 🔥🔥🔥 the pro is on another level

[@garydiamondguitarist]

Most underrated and underviewed videography channel on the 'Tube. And not just because we're told to unsubscribe and leave negative comments.

[@andriawahyudi3506]

The ending is incredible plot twist. . hahaha. Thanks Man. Your video is better than 30 videos I watched before i got here.

[@JustinNathanielAdams]

This channel seems too high quality to be free.

[@erroneousbosh]

"... this isn't a gorgeous location..." Dude you have a cactus growing out of a crack in the pavement

[@EpicLightMedia]

Cactus are gross

[@plutons0productions]

This was awful, I'm going to subscribe to Peter Mckinnon instead.

[@edward_rivas]

LOL

[@RobertDickert]

I agree. He has tattoos...on his fingers.

[@inimfonekpoh]

And lives in Gods country to

[@Joinfluence]

say what!!! yall sleep

[@Migs3]

Excellent video. Thanks for taking the time to film and edit it and of course for positing it for our benefit. Keep up the good work! -Migs

[@SeanOzz]

I would love to see a version of the second clip without slowing down the frame rate.

[@jasamediachannel4060]

very..very..very..very..good tutorial for me as beginner in videography. thanks sharing bro.

[@KyleLi]

The sound effects of the bugs gave me some serious anxiety lol

[@NurseMasterCharlieRN]

I love how you made a simple and plain (not so nice) location... into semi-art! Learning lots from everyday people like you to become a better film/videographer!!!

[@senfdame528]

commented and liked so you get more views. ha!

[@techgoggles]

same HA! HA!

[@adriaopaulo]

Liked & subscribed! Loved the very ending! I loved the way you put things!

[@villaprovideo]

Therapist reminds me of a young Robert California

[@brettengland192]

Lots of jump cuts, but good composition, wide, medium, tight shots, made the sequence still work. I would've had her walk in and out of frame, but that's just the news photographer in me.

[@BooTangClan]

You also shot the pro stuff in MASSIVELY better light 🤔

[@davejenx]

That's the whole point

[@spielermediaproductions]

@@davejenx exactly.

[@baliramchauhangatsby]

Really admirable job you did. Loved the way you shot B roll

[@illius85]

It was a very helpful video, but unfortunately i can't subscribe, because it wasn't Peter McKinnon

[@TravelsFood]

You all are amazing! Thank you for sharing.

[@gllv98]

You should have a Peter McKinnon backpack with you or his special ND filters in your next video to help him grow even more. #HelpPeterGrow

[@garydiamondguitarist]

The best advice is ignore Peter McKinnon and watch Gerald Undone instead. He's the Canadian videographer whose opinions are actually credible.

[@saiashwin26]

@@garydiamondguitarist I see Gerald Undone recommended all the time but his videos are just technical jargon without any creative advice.

[@garydiamondguitarist]

@@saiashwin26 Not jargon, technical SPECS. Big difference. Gerald isn't there to tell you how to do your job, he's there to tell you how the camera gear he reviews will facilitate that.

[@CRPFilmsChristianRaymundPastor]

I am a BIG fan too of Pete. Great vlogging and style.

[@FearlessDreams]

We need Peter to see this :D

[@TMIDD]

I use a lot of b-roll in the photoshoots on my channel. The right broll can add so much to a nice video! Nice video

[@aburizaladams]

I love this content :) Thanks for the tips man, you're more funny than 'The Gloriuos' Peter Mckinnon, but Peter still more Better XD

[@PureGlide]

That was a really great video, excellent comparison between the two, and your 'pro' video really did look very pro. I realised I shoot like your amateur, and now want to go shoot stuff again!

[@garydiamondguitarist]

I'm not sure if you were lampooning Peter McKinnon but since I consider him massively overrated and full of himself (his gushing review of his signature ND lens and downplaying the EOS R5 heat issues ruined his credibility even further) so I certainly hope so. I've learnt far more watching the Epic Light Media and Potato Jet channels than your boy Peter Mac anyway 🤣

[@stevestrasser6833]

Absolutely true! That guy was fun to watch from time to time at the beginning but now he is just producing himself, being pushed by big companies. And becoming pretty mainstream. People who buy Boss underwear can then buy his Peter McKinnon filters and backpacks for all I care.

[@tashacamilleenerio-valdez3927]

I love Peter McKinnon ver. 2017-2018, been learning a lot from his earlier vids. but recently he's just doing things that he's been telling everyone not to do, forgetting why he was creating vids in the first place, plus I agree, those product collabs and overpriced ND filters are all that he talks about. 😂

[@garydiamondguitarist]

@@tashacamilleenerio-valdez3927 I think this is what happens when you go from genuinely caring about the craft to being sucked into the vortex of being a sponsored influencer. You're right, some of his earlier work is insightful rather than "buying this thing which I endorse and make a subsidy on will make you a better photog" which is where he is now. Thankfully Gerald Undone is flourishing when it comes to in-depth technical reviews of cameras so I don't feel like I'm missing out, plus UK's own James Popsys runs a small but well-respected channel which studies certain shooting techniques and opinions in depth like Peter used to.

[@vocalhero9326]

This has been REALLY funny!! And really useful as well.

[@rednaughtstudios]

0:51 whatever you do don’t give Lyn anymore speaking parts. She’ll steal the show and you’ll become nightmarishly popular and irrelevant, all at the same time.

[@f0t0b0y]

Right!? His sister is so cute!

[@editboy23]

I started out shooting news in the early 90's. A few things I learned have been extremely valuable over the years. 1. Get a wide and MCU/CU of each shot if you can. 2. Shoot unique angles (the stuff you showed here) 3. Hold your shots. I've worked with vids who don't hold a shot and I just want to choke them! Hang on the end of shot for a few seconds. It doesn't cost you anything and the editor will thank you.

[@RoseCityReview]

Personally I can't stand Peter McKinnon's youtube. All he became was a bought and paid for advertisement. He literally doesn't even do tutorials anymore. You think he is but, it's always an ad.

[@nikkiblaylock677]

This was great!!!!!! And you told a simple story of finding a location to take photos!

[@leehv1n143]

He’s an attractive male 😂

[@inimfonekpoh]

leehvin that lives in Gods country

[@oliverschurholz9712]

Great. Georgeous Shots/Exaples, very good this beginner vs. experiensed Stuff. My fav. is the lowAngle with Cactus and the one with the backlit Grass !

[@Angelcake1371]

Made it look so easy. What camera would be good for a beginner? For photo & film?

[@corylane3000]

As a photographer who is playing with the idea of starting videography, or at the very least vlogging, I gave the video a like for the great content and amount of knowledge I gained without this being a boring lecture of b-roll. As a Peter McKinnon fan, I went ahead and subscribed, and I am now ready to go ahead and cancel my day to watch as much videos as I can from you.

[@EpicLightMedia]

Hey!!!!!!! Thanks so much!!!

[@marksindao]

Getting great tips here. Thank you very much 😀

[@officialcisko]

This was simple but inspirational.

[@josephoutdoors]

I was thoroughly entertained while learning... great job 👏😂

[@solohtolz]

😂😂😂 I Love the intro and Concluding part of the Video... Thanks for the tips also...very helpful

[@ardispoon3450]

Your video is the perfect natural (not the easy way though) remedy for GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome)!!! I'll take it regularly!

[@stephencosta6814]

Great advice brother you got me excited to go out and shoot and that’s what it’s all about I guess

[@jaythecreative7506]

These tips were great! At the end of the day you are completely correct, the major separation between a beginner and a pro is not only trying harder but also knowing what to look for in order to spice up that shot and get a more interesting perspective. I love how that was all done handheld as well, no tripod or stabilizer. Great stuff!

[@ChicagoNava3]

😂😂😂 dude telling me not to follow at the end and not subscribe to keep this page low key is exactly what made me like subscribe comment and share 😂😂😂 thank you for the amazing video and showing us that magic is everywhere behind the lens