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[@markbone]

What sort of giveaway should I do next?

[@rjperez8198]

Camera cage with handle😛

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[@chef_maruf]

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[@anag1003]

A top handle

[@mikewilkins5538]

Helicopter

[@JonathanRichey]

I learned the "hold your shot" tip the hard way after shooting several weddings and family films, then coming home to edit. Like you said, the first few minutes are me adjusting my settings and focus, then filming for 2 seconds and then having nothing to edit with. One of the things I did to improve this was adjust the settings, focus, exposure first, THEN click record, then count to 10 in my head.

[@petrub27]

I count to eleven

[@bukum.]

@@petrub27 12 seconds

[@minusnine5036]

Another useful tip is you don't always have to move when shooting. Most people like to pan left or right. In the end, you'll end up with shots that just move in 2 different motions. Sometimes standing still is the best thing to do.

[@markbone]

I agree!!

[@tomdchi12]

Conversely, particularly if you're coming from photography, DO move some. I tend to get series of fairly static shots. Camera movement (not just panning, but the camera moving through space) is a key element that makes "cinema" different than a slide show of photos. Reviewing what you've been shooting while you're there is a great way to see if you've got too many static 'photos' or too many swoopy, zoomy, panny shots that can be hard to cut together.

[@joelsmolenaers1783]

“Hold your shot!” Is a very good point, I’ve made this mistake before and it’s very frustrating! Cheer Mr Bone!

[@markbone]

Thanks Mate

[@olacrau]

My film school is failing to teach these basic things! Your channel has been very useful for my degree! cheers from Portugal!

[@markbone]

MB film school

[@threethroneproductions5498]

I hear you

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[@jonjoy-gaba315]

34th street in b-more has all sorts of stuff like that one house. Good tips for shooters Mark! I would venture to add this as well that help me with my edits. -->Think in three's

[@ssneg]

Hold your shot! It's a golden advice. Even when filming something static like a painting or a work of art, hold it.

[@daniellediamond457]

This is the difference between a DP and a videographer 🙏 easily some of the best filmmaking advice on KZbin

[@rossnitschke1449]

Ever thought of doing training in person? Take 5-10 people, take them around the city with a specific shooting goal, help them edit, screen their films. Do it in a 3 day weekend. You have a real presence as a teacher and you say and show useful stuff.

[@Username0029]

Great idea

[@kasparello]

This is one the first things i learned when i started shooting videos - you have to be proactive in asking people to do something for the video if needed. Helps a lot to get better shots!

[@JordanThomasmedia]

Couldn’t agree more on asking ppl to do something for camera. It’s amazing how it adds a little more life and personality to a recap. Thanks for the other tips as well!

[@mikewilkins5538]

Man I am so thankful you make videos..I produce videos full time at a university and your tips are fire. THANK YOU

[@markbone]

Thanks mate!!

[@connorgurr2712]

Highly rate these simple tips, it's all about what you're actually capturing. Loving this channel man keep it up

[@christophervo8643]

THESE are the kinds of tips that are not only original but also very valuable and will take you a long way! Thank you Mark! Happy holidays!!

[@markbone]

Christopher Vo THank you Christopher!!!

[@alexherrera1412]

My dude, 1000% agree with the hold for 10sec point. I can’t count the number of times I have got footage back from an op that is basically just endless clips of them finding focus and fiddling around with their composition, finding the sweet spot and then almost immediately moving on to the next thing 😭😭😭 Good vid. Subscribed.

[@atdavidlee]

Holding shots longer for sure has supported me in verite style filming. In the beginning I never had a beginning, middle and end of a shot but when o started to do so and holding those moments longer I had more creative choices in post. Awesome video and I REALLY appreciate your content Mark 🙏

[@markbone]

Thanks so much! Yeah verite requires patience

[@baruch_pi]

Man, your channel is one of the best finds this year. Love your practical and straightforward bits of advice. Please keep it coming! Merry Christmas!

[@markbone]

Thanks man! Merry Christmas!

[@rossbodenmann]

One of my mentors was always like don't ever delete anything. Bless his heart but I went in another direction. As soon as I got ruthless with culling bad shots my cinematography and photography ramped-up. Also shooting film where your mistakes are more costly and you have to think through your shots more consciously.

[@lukemoloney8415]

Thanks for your hard work Mark, I’m sure you’re busy with other things. Your insight is much appreciated!

[@jezzavisuals]

😂 the problem I used to have that was mentioned I never would think of establishing shots or finishing shots so the start and end would always feel awkward. Great tips Mark keep it up!!

[@Exploring_Younique]

Thank you Mark! I’m enjoying your videos and teaching. I mean truly enjoy 😉 . You inspired me! I got a lot of ideas to shoot and practice. I’m grateful to “meet” you in the universe !

[@samvanrest]

So excited on the video’s to come! Been searching for those!

[@cineoitoum]

Best tips! Some of them we already know, but is always good to hear again and remember. Sometimes, when shooting you tend to forget

[@captainxbengex007]

Literally the first person I've heard say to delete bad footage in camera. I've recently started doing that and it saves so much time.

[@JeremiahBostwick]

Excellent tips. I've basically figured out a lot of this stuff on my own, which is definitely the long and hard way to have to figure it out. What I can pat myself on the back for is learning from those mistakes rather than committing them over and over again. Especially in regards to "holding the shot". That is definitely one of the things I slammed into a bunch of times early on. And I realized that part of my reason why was lack of confidence. Oh no! People will see me or they'll wonder why I'm holding on them for so long or whatever. But without holding shots I was basically not getting takes that could be used for longer than 2 seconds. Which then made me lean on slow-mo to draw shots out as long as possible as a crutch (which had the added benefit of smoothing out all the movements while "setting up the shot" as we all do so often). Now I'm seeking to learn how to shoot like Philip Bloom and make my shots as absolutely interesting as possible with zero camera movement. I am uncertain if I will adopt that style for everything, but what is undeniable about that style of shooting is that there is NO place to hide. There has to be high levels of anticipation. You have to have found excellent shots to have an 8-10 second long shot with ZERO camera movement that engrosses people, and that is a great practice to be in. I know that if and when I get back to adding more camera motion after this practice there will be significantly greater motivation for it.

[@davidp158]

This is solid information. Much of it may seem like overstating the obvious but suffice to say that everyone needs to be aware of this stuff and shoot for the sake of good story telling and the sanity of the editor. The "shrine" at 07:45 is crazy!

[@markbone]

The shrine!! I wonder what god it was made for 😂

[@davidp158]

@@markbone Patron saint of plastic?

[@AshrafEzzat]

Mark, you are really different. You are helping us make better videos/documentaries. I'm an indie filmmaker myself, and I like how you dig into the real meat of how to make better documentaries. You are so generous in your technical advice & info. You are one of my favorite creators on KZbin. Merry Christmas & best wishes all the way from SUNNY EGYPT. BTW, if you ever decided to come to Egypt, look me up for help/guidance, etc.

[@JakubChlouba]

Awesome tips! Shooting an event right after new years eve so will keep those in mind!✌🏼 Happy holidays man

[@GarthEnsley]

Thanx Mark as always amazing value , have a wonderful holiday season and look forward to your next videos . Ps I have some footage of the Church in Sri Lanka from your documentary when it was all decorated over a festival from our trip last year , so very sad what happened there. Thanx always for the amazing content.

[@DillonProductions]

Thank you for providing REAL value to us up-and-coming filmmakers! I've been learning a lot since I've found your channel!

[@markbone]

Thanks man!!

[@RominaJones]

Great advice, your channel has given me so many practical tips way above others I've watched.

[@Bitcoin_Blvd]

loved the shot list part haha! I did relate ! Thank for the great work and tips Mark AND Merry Christmas as well

[@ienpassi]

thanks for the tips you give sometime I find my self with out opening or closing shot LOVE your content.

[@christiankiedrowski]

This is my favorite video to date! Thanks for giving us handles that work

[@jediapostleknight]

So cool you go to C3! Really enjoy and appreciate your videos and work! I get a lot of insight to better my craft.

[@CANNOTDIEFILMS]

You’re extremely helpful, man. Looked up your church and it sounds very cool! God bless you dude.

[@markbone]

Thanks man!!

[@NerdsofWisdom]

Great video and very helpful content. I would like to hear more about planning out a doco and considering how to make sure you get the footage you need. thanks.

[@MangoBums]

Mark your channel is amazing, i love how natural your videos feel, and they're helping me a lot as a new videographer!I have a question if you don't mind, Do you script your videos or do you just have a good feel since you'e made so many videos that you shoot on the go? Thank you!

[@GabrielJThomas]

Absolutely love and appreciate your candidness. Great tips and looking forward to more tips (and reminders for us who forget some of these things). Have a Blessed Christmas

[@markbone]

Thanks man!!

[@johnbroman3660]

Love your videos! One more before Christmas please!! Thanks for the inspiration and wisdom!!

[@Ironmaneditor77]

Merry Christmas! Loving the vintage lenses. Ordered an 85mm the other day. Should have it soon!

[@therolandstreet]

YES HOLD YOUR SHOT!!! I wish I did that all the time. Lovin the content man!

[@whothetechknows]

I have a event coming up and I'm not typically the shooter. I truthfully usually am the producer and I have a general idea in my head. This is just a great video because I've seen a lot of them and this one is focusing on the basics of what you really need. Thank you for this video. Keep up the great content

[@MichaelSmolski]

That count to 10 tip is so important! So many times I or somebody else that was helping me shoot shot for too short and while the footage was used, it wasn't as great.

[@markbone]

I always rush my shots. Need to slow down

[@GlennUpgraded]

Another amazing video Mark! Thank you very much for the gift and the contents!

[@oghaleebebeinwe6233]

I totally needed these tips right now. Thank you!! Your content is soo valuable

[@carlomagnoaguilar5559]

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, let me just say in behalf of everyone who relies a lot on youtube content creators such as yourself a BIG thank you! your video productions is top quality, are short, and pact full of free information. more power to you guys! I have been shooting and editing videos since '98 and I still consider myself amateur level. I'm constantly learning and re-learning new things from younger and more talented individuals on youtube. What a time to be alive! just followed you on IG as well...vive le Canada! (from SunshineCoast, BC)

[@markbone]

Wow! Carlo! Thank you for these kind words. They’re so encouraging. It’s comments like these that keep wanting to make more videos :)

[@Joey.Alford]

I recently learned you shoot in/near Toronto. I feel so proud to see yet another awesome creator coming out of this area, looking forward to watching the rest of this video 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@markbone]

Go Canada

[@VllKlNG]

Good enough tips to write down as a checklist - thanks Mark!

[@AqshinMahmudov]

I feel so relaxed when I watch your videos, bro, thank you! :)

[@emiliesheng]

Thank you so much, really need to hear this!

[@c0deoustech]

I've been a church videographer for a few years now and this is all golden advice that I had to learn on my own. Another thing that I might add tho is that if you shoot 60fps you can get away with holding *certain* shots for 5 seconds because that equals 10 seconds of frames if you slow it down to 50%

[@markbone]

True

[@kens_adventures]

I love these tips. Will make use of them in my upcoming highlight videos

[@franciswong26]

Good tips! Thanks for reminding us these easy to forget basics! Merry Christmas!

[@markbone]

FranCis Wong merry Christmas!!

[@johntetris73]

great videos, feels like the film school i've never been in. Consider talking about how to structure a shot list.

[@amansahu1702]

thankyou sir you are making awesome videos and it is very helpful for us learning from your videos love from INDIA

[@theFATEfactory]

🔥🔥🔥 Tips 🙌🏽 I’m definitely adding this to a playlist for my second shooters to watch 🤙🏽📷😅 I am still in the camp of, be wary of deleting things on the camera 🤔 If they’re a trusted second shooter that can also lead, great. Less for the editor to take care of. But if they’re new and unsure of their shots, they might be deleting valuable content.

[@leeroytodd2096]

Love the tips mate, so helpful. Thank you.

[@keithdennis5085]

Wow! I feel your pain. Like you, I've gotten involved with editing projects that were shot by non-professional filmmakers. Usually these are pro-bono projects for good causes, but they are shot by people more accustommed to shooting stills. Anyway, your tips are spot on. In addition to what you said about getting openning and closing shots, I also try to bring a selfie stick that allows me to get a little higher vantage, especially for the establishing shot. I try to shoot so my shots have some dimension to them. (Rather then shoot an exterior of a building straight on, I go to a corner of the building, where I can see two sides of it. Better yet, I try to get up high enough so the roof as well as the sides.) I always enjoy and learn from your tutorials. Thanks!

[@markbone]

The pain is real!!

[@coachjohnlucas7451]

Great content as usual! Keep it up and Merry Christmas from California.

[@marcoasqmartins]

Thank you for sharing Mark, very valuable info.

[@siyuq5620]

This is great! I'm definitely learning something here.

[@queerfoto]

I dig the passion and sarcasm. And I couldn’t agree more with these points.

[@markbone]

Passion and sarcasm. 😂 my life blood

[@xeo98.98]

So far. .. it seems like they were 5 camera shooters at the event great video and advices as always :)

[@jdpainson]

YOU ARE AMAZING !! These tips are 🔥🔥🔥🙌🏾Thank you so much !

[@jahvarmclean3061]

Can’t wait for that book !

[@EelkeDekker]

Hi Mark, big thumbs up from the Netherlands. I really love the level of insights you share, there are many beginner tips out there but not so much more advanced. Keep it up!

[@markbone]

Eelke Dekker thank you!! I love Holland. I’m repped by a company called Salt from Amsterdam! Good people

[@EelkeDekker]

Mark Bone Salt, interesting company, didn’t know them. ...”meaningful work with a slant to sustainable and socially responsible endeavours.” Keep it up even more! I made two docs myself about plastic soup that we’re broadcasted on Nat Geo, feels good to use the power of film for a slightly better world.

[@MaiElizabeth]

So far... These are the tips I should have been told so so so much earlier. They are so useful and practical.

[@kharidx]

Always on point, Mark!

[@DavisTibbz]

Thank you for this. Really useful

[@Filmbz]

Really dope bro, thanks for sharing & speaking to my soul😆 so much that i related to! The 'delete it' had me 🤣🤣....everything I was looking for!!🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@malocusdigital7252]

Another great video! Job well done.

[@jrfsailing07]

Great video!! Merry Christmas to you too!

[@BryceKoebel]

This is super helpful. I am definitely way too introverted and this can be a difficult thing for me. But this is very encouraging and I'll be sure to be intentional with this :)

[@211mikail]

Beautiful. Well done, Mark

[@bycounterpart]

you're awesome, mark!

[@MyJeanf]

Thanks Markus for the great tips as I generally forget to hold the shots. Also Merry Christmas dude.

[@markbone]

Merry Christmas!

[@rananapier8424]

Great tips! Thanks for being consistent with your insight! 😊❤️

[@markbone]

Thank you Rana!!

[@RE3DT]

Just got home from work Chris Rea style and MB has this upload! early Xmas treat ❄️♥️

[@markbone]

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@EdGobina]

super useful tips Mark!!

[@truonghoangnhan110]

I have got some cool edit out of a few frames for montages and frame grabs out of "bad shots" so not too fond of the delete tip. But the rest are absolutely true, I feel the same in the edit room even when I shot the footage

[@scamp_media]

Same. I'd often reverse a shot and loop it, even make it a freeze frame and add a handheld style movement. Some fake grain over the type can add the grit to make it less a still too. But these are all fixes cos of poor habits!

[@Goninextdoor]

really like the idea of holding the shot. i catch myself ending clips way to soon. and i never record a beginning/end and in the end i lack footage so this'll solve a problem.

[@liphong198004]

Thanks for the useful pointers.

[@FATBS]

Thank you Mark! It was helpful , educational and fun to watch!

[@markbone]

You’re welcome :)

[@Praxiszooms]

Fantastic video fantastic video - so simple methods. THANK YOU!!!!

[@markdonald5919]

thank you! I do the same, videos about events and all of your tips are cool!

[@pawechekowski9186]

Hey great video as always! Whats your opinion on xt3?

[@Serenify10]

Dig your work Mark! Thanks for the insights.

[@markbone]

Thanks man!!

[@MateenManek]

Your videos are filled with so much content and they’re so helpful. Honestly, this is all stuff I can use immediately. Thank you. You’re the best. Just a question: some filmmakers have said to just keep the camera recording because starting and stopping can lead to mistakes. What do you think about this?

[@markbone]

It really depends the project you’re working on. A documentary. Yeah that’s a good idea. A quick highlight recap, maybe not??

[@Gonzalez13818]

Thank you for this! I do video ma for my church as well. I’m pretty new at this. What other tips can you give me as a person who is starting to do this? Also what gear do you use for your recaps. I know gear does not matter a lot. It involves skill. Want to become faster video editor. Want to finish my the recap videos on that day. Within a few hours of doing it. Thank you in advance! God bless! Love from California!

[@newsyvonne]

Great practical tips. TY.

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Good luck with the Loupedeck. The keys fell of of mine after two days. Also the magenta backlit keys fried my eyes out.

[@RSorifejus]

As usual, most helpful tips. Great video. Thank's!

[@markbone]

Thanks Tomas!!0

[@TimothyBennett]

Great video, thanks for all the tips. that little toy shrine was scary.

[@markbone]

Thank you Timothy 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@jemd]

I love that you filmed a church/worship night!

[@maximizedmedia]

Great tips!! Definitely gives some insight to applicable things to work on.

[@markbone]

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@volumelux253]

Love this!!

[@nochistlanmx4350]

Good tips, thanks!

[@Jadesfishing]

Hahahah yooooo what was up with all those decorations Mark. Those were some great tips thanks man!

[@c0d3ckL]

Great tips Mark, i just shot a recap and i was checking if i did what you mention in here and I did 😅😅 Appreciate your content, keep it up

[@markbone]

🙏🏻 thanks brother!!