Behind The Scenes of a MUSIC VIDEO Cinematographer

[@Luis-1]

This made me feel like it's possible

[@chrisajtony]

Anything is possible! I hope these videos will give you the information you need to help that process of making it possible

[@dimpho_simon]

Its possible, exhausting but possible

[@Pr0deDADY]

🔥🔥🔥 Where can i see the final result ?

[@bysetuproduction]

Chris, congratulations, man! After almost 2 years of searching on KZbin, I finally found what I wanted, and I loved it! Please create many more videos like this. Because it could help many videographers and people who are interested in cinematography. It gave me a vision of how exactly things work, and it is delightful, man. Please do it more! A great thanks and greeting from Berlin :)

[@chrisajtony]

Thank you! I’m glad this is what you were looking for. Going to bring lots of behind the scenes for y’all!

[@bysetuproduction]

This is awesome, happy to hear that!@@chrisajtony

[@beltonconceptz]

I'm a production designer/art director and very happy I saw this video on my homepage. Congratulations and thank you for sharing your work process and ethics. I really want to start designing and compositing scenes, style, mood and shots with video directors and cinematographers and have them rendered for pre-production and production itself. I believe that can help every department to physically see what the end goal is at the beginning of the entire production. Will also make communications, plans, suggestions etc blend in smoothly and encourage speed. I see the difference that can make. I see it. I promise I'm not hallucinating 😅. Currently, I see that there is no to little collab between our professions. I hope that changes soon in our industry 🙏🏾. More Love to you and the team.

[@chrisajtony]

Youre totally right, the production designer and the cinematographer work really closely together to design the visual style of a project. Looking forward to collaborating one day!

[@JIMMY_NEMESIS]

this is why film making is amazing the team and the crew united to create

[@chrisajtony]

awe thank you!

[@shueibdahir]

After 7 years of doing amateurish work and not progressing in my filmmaking I finally decided to just try thinking like a pro for once instead of being afraid. I realized shooting like this but in a smaller band is possible. I got my tripod, steady cam and a fully kitted out rig. Now I'm just waiting on my lights and trying to learn as much as possible about how.to use them creatively. This video really helped out and I can't believe this is free

[@chrisajtony]

Nice man! Glad to hear youre killing it. Here to give back to you guys

[@philitup9408]

Had a such blast filming this behind the scene video! Chris, this is very informative and entertaining to watch all the way through! I love how raw this is to learn by watching them. So much golden nuggets you shared. Excited for more!

[@chrisajtony]

Youre a legend Phillip

[@bryce2607]

What did you shoot with? love the grade/look

[@fargusco]

Holy cow, love the composition of the shots. And the grade on this BTS video was good too!

[@chrisajtony]

Thank you so much!

[@miraclennorom1413]

Hi Chris amazing video. What’s the name of the app use to take the pictures using the different framing angles.

[@PipsClips]

cool id - im setting off on my first music fideo in 12 hours and 22mins time, its super minimal and I wanted to see somethings I should look out for - vid made me relax about the shooting!

[@vidyasagar3624]

Gives me Mr.Morales & the Big steppers vibessssss!

[@ChadtheFilipino]

really educational stuff. the love of your craft and enthusiasm definitely comes across in how you explained the details of the project even though it was a long video. Good job, looking forward to learning more from you!

[@chrisajtony]

Much appreciated! I’ll work on trying to make these shorter over time, it’s just hard because there is so much content!

[@AndoTheDirector]

Love your work and breakdown brother! I’d love to see this final music video. I’ve been on your IG and site and can’t find the full video anywhere. Would love to see more content on your process for coming up with the framing and look of the music video in collaboration with the directors. Thanks brother!

[@chrisajtony]

Thank you I will make a video to touch on that! Video is coming out in February

[@robaroba6694]

This is so awesome. I love how passionate you are doing it. Your team management too is on another level.❤ I can't wait to see the final work bro.

[@chrisajtony]

Thank you my man!

[@AlexPerri]

Yo Chris, what a great breakdown man! Sometimes these raw looks at how a production went are the most valuable and insightful. Your cinematography is beautiful and it's great to see not only how well you work with your crew, but how you all seem to really enjoy what you're doing and are having fun while doing it. Awesome stuff, can't wait to see more from you!

[@chrisajtony]

Thank you Alex, appreciate the kind words.

[@alnuzanproductions5814]

Really Cool! Thanks for sharing.

[@chrisajtony]

Thank you for supporting!

[@MartinVlogLifestyle]

awesome video... really enjoyed the BTS. Where can one watch the final music video..? thanks

[@edgarbenigno998]

One of the best film behind the scenes videos that I've ever watched. Ive been wanting to make my own videos as i am an up and coming, student filmmaker in NYC! thank you for this wonderful watch! its almost like watching a mini doc.

[@chrisajtony]

Can’t wait to watch your videos when you make them! Is there any videos that would help you on your filmmaking journey?

[@c0d3ckL]

Hey Chris, what is the name of the app you are using to see the framing and focal lenght?

[@ivanclerencia_]

Cadrage

[@Craig.thecreative]

Watched the entire thing man, full of gems. 2024 I am going to make my leap into sharing some of my journey as a filmmaker and stuff like this inspires me. Thanks for being extremely thorough and providing dope value you!

[@chrisajtony]

Can’t wait! I will be watching

[@belemakambi6929]

Is the Music Video Out yet, and any link available to watch cuz you did an amazing thing 🧨

[@deonparis3025]

I'm also curious to see the finished production and also the name of the artist featured!

[@popodopop]

Has anyone found the artist/final version of the music video? I looked everywhere and couldn't find it.

[@c1ststudio]

great job whats the link to the finished product, i mean the official usic video

[@chrisajtony]

Music video isn’t out yet! Will post when it is

[@James_1990]

This was amazing, please do more of this

[@chrisajtony]

Will do. Thank you!

[@N-DOP]

The stuff you dont learn at my film school, unfortunately.. Gotta love it, great content man! Is there a way to see the final result?

[@TheKnightXavier]

The man, the myth, the legend.

[@chrisajtony]

💗

[@aziz-benatiacoulibaly1508]

this making off is so beautiful than some music video I saw

[@chrisajtony]

Awe thank you!

[@saviourudo1062]

Enjoyed every bit of this video. Thank you.

[@nealhope6127]

Always solid information. Awesome Chris! Hunter!!!!!!!

[@chrisajtony]

Appreciate it!

[@rickpostdp]

These video's are so interesting to watch! I really appreciate you are making these :)

[@chrisajtony]

Thank you! I appreciate the support

[@PDMokry]

Great detail and great vlog! Packed full of practical information! Great seeing more vloggers in our industry. I started vlogging on my channel this summer.

[@chrisajtony]

Thanks man! Looking forward to your videos

[@NonnyzPictures]

I really enjoyed every bit of this and learnt alot

[@chrisajtony]

Thank you!!

[@kasparsme]

Hey man! I would really like to see the final video. Could you give a link please?

[@chrisajtony]

Video is dropping soon

[@davane_]

It was great working with you on set my man!

[@chrisajtony]

Always a pleasure working with you!

[@25mrkeys]

Love this type of content. It's just that every time I see videos like this, there's always like $50,000 + equipment being used 😭😭😭

[@chrisajtony]

I can’t disclose how much we rented all the equipment for. But it was for a fraction of the cost and that is because as a DP you must make good relationships with all the rental equipment houses in your town so that down the line, they will help you out with discounts and supporting your career as a DP.

[@GCProductions_]

The audio this whole video is mind blowing for a vlog. What mic are u using or are u re recording in post?

[@chrisajtony]

AI baby!

[@georgemalcolmtv]

Really good... You helping me plan for my next shoot... Pleaseeeee dooo more... This was so good fam! I'm subed

[@chrisajtony]

Absolutely 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@Doctopie]

Wow wouldn't have thought that bedroom interior was shot at night, great work!

[@chrisajtony]

Those sheers really helped sell the ray factor! I always bring sheers with me just for that purpose! Also helps soften the light naturally

[@popodopop]

Hey Chris, I loved this BTS! There's so much valuable information here and it's amazing to see how other people approach their work! Would be nice to see more from the pre-production, when it comes to building the treatment/deck for the music video (since you co-directed this), but overall is one of the best BTS videos on YT I've seen. Your lighting work is amazing, great job on it! Is there a link to the final music video? I tried looking on your Instagram or website, but you've only added stills from the clip.

[@chrisajtony]

Thank you! Ill work on making sure that I show the prep!

[@popodopop]

@@chrisajtony can't wait to see more of your BTS videos! But is the music video available to watch yet? There's some of us here who are struggling to find it 😅

[@_alexjair_]

This is great, definitely looking forward to more of these!

[@chrisajtony]

lots of good ones coming!

[@r3alspilljwill]

Behind the Scenes is fye! Keep it up

[@chrisajtony]

Thank you!

[@mittaw]

that room setting was beautiful brother. World-class shot.

[@chrisajtony]

It was almost impossible to make that location look bad. Texture is so key to making the image look good.

[@eichelbergermiles]

Great video, just wish the music video was linked so we could see

[@chrisajtony]

Thank you music video is dropping soon!

[@damniedelacreme]

Awesome and informative. Thank you. Quick question pls, what’s the name of the framing app you use

[@YungNina27]

I see he didn't respond to that

[@25mrkeys]

Would love to see you talk about the budget on this. What was the budget suppose to be? How much was it actually? How much of your OWN money did you spend? How much did each person make? Who made the most? Who did the most work? Asking so when I get in a similar situation, I'd know what to expect.

[@bysetuproduction]

This is a great question!

[@chrisajtony]

As a DP I don’t put my own money into a project. I use to when I first started out but I think as you get more experience and are being hired you shouldn’t do so. Being a cinematographer is also a way of making money/ a job so you have to put the business hat on and try to make money so you’re not in the broke game. Only time I will spend money, will be to buy equipment that I know I can rent to the production to make money. Are usually the producers or directors will help fund project if need be.

[@chrisajtony]

Budget was around 12k I believe and the rates for the crew members were standard commercial day rates (12 hour days). This is something you negotiate for your crew when you get hired on. It’s good to respect your crews time and value them especially if they are pros. I’ve worked in the industry for quite awhile doing a lot of different jobs so I got to see the standardizes rates for each job. Let me know if you want a video about budgeting

[@25mrkeys]

Yes!! Would LOVE to see a video about budgeting. A lot of people leave that part out. Understood that you don't want anyone in your business, but it's almost impossible to succeed in an area that you've never been in before. Doing all the research in the world won't prepare you for ACTUALLY being in a situation @@chrisajtony

[@bysetuproduction]

Sure, a video about budgeting sounds great. @@chrisajtony

[@fatehgraphics8258]

Hey, you are an inspiration bro. I enjoyed watching the whole video, keep up the good work. Hoping to see more bts videos

[@chrisajtony]

I appreciate that!

[@jonmstudio]

love the breakdowns, keep em coming 🙌

[@chrisajtony]

Thank you!

[@BraxtonJCinematography]

this is awesome! watched this over and over and just been inspired! keep up the good work!😎🎥💡

[@chrisajtony]

Thank you!

[@joshua.mulholland]

Phenomenal video dude.

[@chrisajtony]

You’re phenomenal my man! Thank you for the support

[@gabrielgutierrez6118]

This is crazy valuable material for people who are just learning how to get in the camera/light dept. Hugs from Spain!!

[@chrisajtony]

Im glad it was valuable!!

[@gurvmndl]

Where is the link to the music video? I'd like to view the finished product.

[@visualvibration_]

This is amazing content. Keep up the more indepth lighting setups and tips and I'll be watching. Awesome stuff man

[@chrisajtony]

I definitely will! You guys will have all my secrets very soon.

[@ThaVidSpot]

YES!!!! Please.. please.. please 🙏🏾 Do more bts videos like this 💪🏾🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿

[@chrisajtony]

Sweeeeeeet I will!! Lots more to come!! Thank you 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@MylezNevison]

Great content, just a minor correction at 18:33 you said moonlight is not hard. That's a common misconception. Many people think that the moon is a soft source because it is dim. However, the moon (factoring in that it's a small light source) actually is a hard light and casts a hard shadow. You can see this illustrated in experimental night photos by David Mullen, ASC. He took photos at night at a high ISO to demonstrate the light quality of moonlight. You can look up his work on the matter.

[@chrisajtony]

Very interesting thank you!

[@mateoallen]

This is awesome! Love how this is broken down.

[@chrisajtony]

Thank you!

[@danzelhill]

Nice BTS, thank you. What app are you using there to preview the camera/lens?

[@NewGoalsNewDreams]

So good. I subscribed. Thanks for the great information, brother.

[@chrisajtony]

Thank you for the sub! Anytime here to help

[@awenosirudeen8856]

This is very insightful thanks for sharing your process...you just got a new subscriber 🎉

[@chrisajtony]

Thank you for joining the community!

[@NeonkoSVK]

Looking forward for the results!!! let us know then and add there a link please

[@chrisajtony]

Will do!! Thank you!

[@wazlght5884]

this was so dope

[@chrisajtony]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@okellojustine2715]

The scene looks so crisp bro. I enjoy watching every bit of it; I may wish to know which camera did you use for the shoot. Thanks !

[@chrisajtony]

Thank you! We filmed with the Arri mini LF and the bts was shot with the Lumix s5ii

[@filmbyakiljoefield]

I must say this was very refreshing to watch, I always enjoy watching filmmaking BTS but what I appreciate the most about your is the authentic vibe it give off, keep up the excellent work bro! Where can I see the full music video?

[@ShaquilleNoel]

Agreed bro ! This is the behind the scenes I feel I can learn alot from !

[@chrisajtony]

Thank you my man, really appreciate the kind words. Just here to show that it can be fun and not stressful but also giving some valuable info my 18 year old self wish he had back then.

[@PurpleGotham]

we need more behind the scenes

[@chrisajtony]

More is coming!!!

[@SEYARGT]

hello congratulation chris where i can see the final shoot please?

[@ademolajosephadebowale4568]

Thanks for the video and for always inspiring. What app did you use for your lens choice for your location scout?

[@selfai1238]

810th subscriber. this is amazing!!

[@chrisajtony]

lets goooooo!

[@DoItJesusWay]

Awesome! I can't wait to do a video like this one day!

[@chrisajtony]

I cant wait to watch!

[@lif3sentenc3entmedia]

Is the music video out yet? Wanna see the finished work

[@chrisajtony]

Coming soon!!

[@cryptofitnessandgaming-cfg]

​@@chrisajtony Please update once completed.

[@jibinjoseph4828]

Great content man learned a lot , happy to subscribe. ❤

[@chrisajtony]

Thank you for joining the community!

[@nikosantoss]

Amazing, I've been on 2 music sets before here in the UK. Everything was so fast-paced, due to lack of time.. but I just liked how everything is so easily explained in this BTS- video. Could you maybe do a part 2 on what happened after this ? Like color grading, closing down the set, and maybe, all the way to publishing it on youtube? Thanks, I'm subscribing now! 😂😅

[@chrisajtony]

I will try to make some content about that! Thank you for the feedback. Can’t wait to have you in the community!

[@fourth1000]

I'm curious on what camera you shot the bts on.. loving the look

[@chrisajtony]

lumix s5ii!

[@Alowha]

what framing app are you using? that’s a great idea

[@STRAIGHTP]

Stellar work. I cant imagine how much it cost to rent all of that

[@chrisajtony]

Thank you! It was about $1000 for rental for 4 days!

[@WayneeMusic]

Bro is the music video out yet? If not can you just link us his KZbin so we can subscribe and wait for the video? At least even when we don't know when it's dropping we will know when it finally does

[@motionxfilms670]

Where can we watch the full video?

[@direktorlee]

this is great! whats the name of the frame app?

[@drakeroby]

such a gnarly take on REDs considering Fincher + Messerschmidt consistently choose them for some of the most low-key films around without crunching the shadows. regardless, solid look mate

[@chrisajtony]

Totally reds are used for big movies obviously but there’s a massive difference in how the cameras handle shadow and highlight data and the mini lf outperformed the reds for sure. I’ve shot probably eight movies with red cameras and I gotta say the mini LF dynamic rage is insane.

[@gabemccarthy3341]

Great video Chris. But dude, you gotta tag the artist and the song in the description

[@chrisajtony]

I will when the video releases haha

[@kevinmarquez7409]

loved this def earned my sub!

[@chrisajtony]

thank you!

[@UnkoveredPF]

Amazing Work! A link to the full music video?

[@chrisajtony]

Coming soon.

[@shaphirharvey]

question what was the app called that you used to see the different frames

[@杨涛-i3t]

do u get ???

[@bennisa8102]

I second a light metering or exposure video that I've seen other people commenting about:) You seem like a great educator and would love to be as good as you one day

[@chrisajtony]

Keep learning thats what I did!

[@raymondpetrik3952]

great. really love every step of your work :P just dream team i really admire :-) enjoy life :)

[@chrisajtony]

Thank you so much 😀 haha it is an incredible team!

[@raymondpetrik]

Yesss it is ❤❤❤❤ dreamteam 😉🤗🤗

[@andrearodriguez-wy6hu]

great video , love your work! just followed you on instagram!

[@chrisajtony]

Thank you!!

[@adpriviera]

Hey man, really great video, loved it. Do you mind me asking what lens was used for the BTS ? I am looking for an ultra wide and I absolutely loved the look of your bts, especially the flares at 8:27.

[@chrisajtony]

We used the Lumix S5 ii with the canon 16-35 first generation lens

[@BANANALANDMEDIA]

Amazing work

[@chrisajtony]

Thank you!!

[@richiekaykay4244]

yes please ..we want more BTS..

[@chrisajtony]

More is coming!

[@aLgProduction]

Thanks for sharing.

[@chrisajtony]

Thank you for watching!

[@sallyreid151]

Has the final video been published? 👀

[@constantview]

Hi, What’s the of the app used at 4:32. I heard “cat rage” but nothing matches in App Store lol

[@zarias2009]

Cadrage

[@its.me.thegoat]

cadrage bro

[@adrianruiz1010]

What is the name of the framing app?

[@shwnmcd]

What is the name of that framing app that you used? looks really useful!

[@kowhai8541]

Beautiful angle

[@chrisajtony]

Thank you!

[@nelsonegh]

Great video 🔥

[@UnknownSageMaster]

The cinematography is phenomenal on this. Good team/crew cohesiveness as well. What's the artist's name, if you can share?

[@chrisajtony]

His name is Neio!

[@UnknownSageMaster]

@@chrisajtony Thanks!

[@hunterjacksonmedia]

bro measuring height was never something i considered. Nice!

[@chrisajtony]

glad it helped!

[@wisdomfortune129]

👏👏

[@360shutters9]

what's the framing app

[@IkeyTV]

Is there a link to the final video?

[@chrisajtony]

Coming soon!

[@DEXWAY007]

what is the name of that framing app please ?

[@khumomodise6343]

Amazing work and breakdown! stoked to see more of these. @Chrisatjtony

[@chrisajtony]

Thank you!!! Right on I’ll definitely make more of these!