Car Scene: Camera, Lighting & Sound Tutorial

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The big wild north… where adventure and danger await!
Synopsis:
A young boy goes on a weekend camping excursion. His cheerful uncle and aunt try to lift up his spirits, as the boy grieves and recuperates after a horrific accident.
The wilderness of the north, though, has its own secrets and dangers. What is meant to be a weekend diversion turns into an adventure worthy of a child’s imagination.
CAST
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Tonya Dodds (Aunt)
Gregory Karp (Michael)
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Voices on the radio:
Krisia Vaca Crespo (Newscaster)
Tom Antos (Relative of Louis Adams)
Directed by
Tom Antos
Cinematography by
Tom Antos
Written by
Lukasz Antos
Based on a story by
Tom Antos & Lukasz Antos
Produced by
Lukasz Antos & Tom Antos
Music By
George Shaw
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Editing by
Tom Antos
Visual Effects & Animation by
Tom Antos
Sound Editing & Mixing by
Tom Antos
Sound Recording by
Lukasz Antos
Special thanks to:
Brendan Cleary
Marta Antos
Filmed in Canada, Ontario
Copyright TLA Productions 2015
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My name's Tom Antos and I make videos. I am a film director and cinematographer with over 12 years experience in VFX & animation. Jak sie masz?! I'm originally from Poland ;) Check out my channel here: / polcan99

Car scene is always a challenge. There are so many variables that are not so easy to control. I have found out that really good planning helps to save some time and energy. If I'll shoot a car scene I want to figure out all the possible details before hand in order to minimize the need to improvise on set.

[@Sc-np6sh]

this is very informative, will love to see a car scene in night and with rains

[@Edsdrafts]

Quick tip - mounting suction cups on windscreen or especially outside the car, make sure you clean the area first. Even something as simple as domestic window cleaner and clean microfiber cloths would do the job. Otherwise you risk 2 things. One is scratching the car paint or other surface you have your rig mounted and two is losing your rig and looking at it rolling down the road at speed.

[@NextTopSuperSpy]

Tom, this is one of the best tutorial videos I have seen. To the point, amazing footage to explain it all, and giving the audience a general feel of "I can do that!". Great work!

[@parableproductionsvideo]

MAN, I LOVE A TOM ANTOS TUTORIAL! Got the Camtree car mount recently, and am using it a lot on an addiction recovery documentary I'm shooting!

[@SullyCortez]

tom dear god thank you... i was about to purchase either the camtree or the came-tv mounts.... you saved me a ton of trouble and money... I'm just gonna build a rig like you had, so much more worth it

[@mambaman3632]

Tom, you are just great in what you do, especially in giving specific information about where to obtain stuff for films. Keep on putting out good information, man!

[@valdensefilms]

We have used Tom's DIY car mount and totally works!

[@TomAntos]

valdensefilms Cool! Let me know when you post a video with your mount , would love to see how you built it.

[@PaulLeach123]

Hey Tom, I used the glide gear frog mount with 3 double jointed articulating arms for my 7D. (Both as a side mount and on the hood.). I used a camera strap as a safety harness which I tied to the side mirror or windshield...no problems

[@draksider]

I' m shooting my next short film in a month... Your advice are so precious for me, thank you very much !

[@TomAntos]

Draksider - Léo Smith You are welcome! Thanks!!!

[@ice_ryda]

Tom u r awesome man. Keep em coming.

[@TomAntos]

Ice Ryda Thank you!

[@Mlondi1]

Thank you Tom... I'm a fan from South Africa and in love with your work.

[@DanielTuriman]

Long time not see tom antos video finally.

[@Forgotten.Compass]

Fantastic tutorial! Now I have to think up a car scene to shoot!

[@LaurentFranchet]

In the green screen car interior at 00:55, the reflection in the exterior rear view mirror is incorrect. Since it is a mirror, the background (trees, houses, etc) should be moving in the opposite direction.

[@Matthew13tube]

Thanks so much for sharing! I really appreciate your insights for these different types of filming techniques, it helps eliminate some of the trial and error.

[@uncommonplaces]

As always Tom, thanks for this very informative tutorial....you rock!

[@Tim.Watkins]

Thank you for sharing your info I'm learning....

[@StvProd]

Better than Film School...Thanks Tom

[@TomAntos]

1SafaritvProduction Glad to hear ;-)

[@Seanboogiefilms]

Very helpful. Thank you

[@messianicrogue]

Excellent, I've been doing some car mounted shots (I lost a GH3 with a Voigtlander 17mm attached) with a commercial suction solution - so I made my own more versatile solution from the hardware store. I lost faith in some of the specialist equipment.

[@isack-joebastajian2953]

Extremely helpful video, really interesting to watch and easy to follow. Your advices are priceless, thank you a lot!

[@princepaulmediaservices2641]

Your advice is invaluable to me. Thanks Tom and keep it up!

[@nelsonrojasmujica]

Thank you for all the videos, tom. God bless you.

[@TomAntos]

nelson rojas Thanks!

[@roadrunna.]

very very helpful Tom, thank you

[@marcelopalacios3424]

I love that actress. There's nothing she can do wrong.

[@shaftman20]

This is awesome man , I'm getting a dslr camera this week your videos really help a lot il spread da word

[@MaghoxFr]

shaftman20 you should go for a mirrorless.

[@TomAntos]

shaftman20 Thanks!

[@mychalsimmons4177]

Awesome Tom

[@mohammadmansour1235]

Amazing job

[@talk2rony]

Very good informative video . Thanks Tom

[@Spencer635]

Hey Tom! I've been wanting to try and shoot a car scene for a while and the best solution I've seen is the magnetic car mounts from rig wheels. You can also take off the magnets and put on suction cups or slider wheels for a pvc slider. I am interested in the high hat thing you had I one of the shots to elevate the camera, what's it called?

[@xhibitplus]

Tom you have really inspired me for years. I was in Africa when I first watched your video. I’m now in US I would love to intern with you

[@TomAntos]

Where in the US are you located?

[@xhibitplus]

@@TomAntos Memphis. Even if it’s just for a week or weekend it will be a huge honor

[@jayhaynes6647]

Great tutorial! Thanks for posting.

[@ross1ful]

Awesome!! Thank you for posting this tutorial!

[@ireneuszdzieduch1305]

0:57 image in the mirror should move in the oposite direction ;)

[@harlangleeson9496]

thank you!

[@11dmju]

great tutorial

[@Whisperingvoid_K]

Thanks

[@philippeschultz2660]

Great Tom !!! Big thanks, Phil (France)

[@pabloarcadio]

Thanks a lot for this. I am very surprised of such and science has shooting a car scene.

[@JonniArmani]

Watching a British tv show and my wife says how do they shoot the people in the car? And here I am ,) great vid

[@ntesangmotsikwa5217]

Just a minute in..and I was like, damn, who is this guy...TOM u r a legend....my first video by u.

[@BLOODPANIC]

Amazing video !! Thanks a lot

[@benjaminmnyenyembe3653]

thanks. the video is really nice and helpful.

[@AGS-8785-D1R]

Have you considered or used ND roll since posting this video so that the background isn't so blown out? Or perhaps a car where all windows are tinted?

[@michaelhoopingarner8257]

FYI, in Los Angeles, any hostess trays or outside mounting will usually trigger ITC/cops from the permit office. :(

[@VamsiKrishnaMandavilli]

you are the best man that was great tips

[@calmguy1]

is using green screen better???i mean spending some more time in a post production room is much safer....or using special effects doesent match the genuine shots?

[@retrofilmworx9326]

Thanks Tom this is great teachings and information. Now I did notice @ 4:10 your dog in the back seat seem to be talking to you. Does your talk really talk or was that greenscreen? 🐱‍🚀

[@HRINACAR]

V Good doc and narration mate. I have to say tho looking for a sound - I didnt think the boom was quite right - hidden lavs may have worked better maybe - I dont know. But learned so thanks v much.

[@ViralVisualsOnly]

Green screen or using projectors the safest way

[@antelligentdesigns]

@10:18 Look at the 240 MPH on dashboard, the producer must be driving a Aston Martin or Mercedes Benz McLaren . . if not, then I know that I am very close! ;-) Great video Tom, thanks for sharing!

[@TMMWORLDWIDE]

Tom is there a possibility of learning from you on one to one basis ? I enjoy watching your work and would need a mentor. Thank you

[@dualphoenix9266]

Like a boss as always thank you sir

[@jampadhondup9623]

A very helpful tutorial. Thank u so much :) can u please tell me how should I tackle it if it's not stable?

[@sureshram-cg9cn]

Great!!

[@ledmk2]

Nice interesting video

[@paulboyer6491]

Thanks, Tom. Any lens recommendations for these type of scenes?

[@arodicifuentes]

good video!!! That helped a lot!! can you make a video about car scene at night, lighting? Thank you

[@TomAntos]

Arodi Cifuentes Will do!

[@TyMapp]

do you have any advice on shooting interior car scene using anamorphic lenses? I heard it's complicated.

[@BWLProductions]

Hi Tom! I have two quick questions, did you need permission when filming on that road? Also if I'm filming on a road but you can only see the inside of the car (curtains blocking windows) would I need permission? Thanks!

[@hawk2fan]

This is completely random but I feel like you might be able to help me what is a good lense for filmmaking with a canon rebel t5i and also what Is a good lense to have everything in focus at once

[@AllthingsAsharanae]

Cool 😎

[@lucchavarro6664]

Hey Tom, thank you so much for this inspiring video. It made me subscribe immediately! :) I just had one thought concerning the stability of the shots. Do you have stabilize on post or is stable enough with just a tripod head? Hope you see the message! Thanks

[@Subverttech4]

0:35 how did you unwrinkled your green screen? I believe i own the same one and tried to search an easy way to do it...haven't really worked it out yet...

[@claudiopastafiglia3992]

Hi tom! Nice stuff! what are the differences between Power mount Gripper and Gripper g 51? Does the power mount can bring more weight? I use camcorders like c100, c300, fs5, fs7. What's the best choice? Thank you

[@ArjenJongeling]

Another nice tutorial, thnx! At some point you discuss if it's road legal. Here in the Netherlands (and perhaps all of Europe) it's not legal to mount objects that could hurt pedestrians. For instance those racey rear spoilers with sharp edges. It could be that camera mounts, or even a GoPro, are not legal on public roads. At least I would check it where you film. Just my $0,02 ;-) Thanks again and keep up the good work!!

[@TomAntos]

Arjen Jongeling Yup I've never shot in Europe so I can't say, but in the US and Canada it's legal. Again if you are driving around with it fast and dangerous then you will for sure get stopped and then this might cost you extra fines. I've seen production photos of people driving similar rigs like this in Europe, and Im guessing they drive slow and safe like I did in my video, and why police doesn't have a problem with it.

[@SonsofSpeed]

More on audio in cars please.

[@SdertySense]

Thanks for this video. What lenses did u use in this car scene?

[@RahulPenumatsageeks]

Is it a 100mm ball mount on the came-tv one? I'm planing on using a Kessler CineDrive head on it which has a 100mm ball only. Also would you recommend doing this?

[@sourabh24hrs]

Thank You :D

[@Scott95826]

What is the brand name of the windshield suction mount? That's what I am looking for!

[@a-ceevideo4781]

A new fan of your work. I would love to meet you someday and work on your project together.

[@danielchateau4083]

Hello Sir. Good job with your film. Which prime lens did you use to get the shot of the woman at 12:25-12:35?

[@TheGoldenPhire]

Anyone know how you could achieve a whip pan from a mount in the car? Just wondering if it's possible; especially on a low budget...

[@mightymikerocks]

I have 3 gopros, is that easier than slrs?

[@ficaman15]

so if i use a wider angle lens it will appear the car is moving alot faster than if i use a zoom lens?

[@EvanHarter]

ficaman15 yes, the wider the lens, the faster something appears to be moving. from one part of the frame to another.

[@ficaman15]

thanks bro!

[@errol3184]

I need compramise on that. I hate wide angle closeups. That look makes turns a premium setup into that ugc pocket cam/cell phone look when close up. Iv'e gotten away with an anamorphic 35mm on a pocket 6k. I wish I could do full on portait 85mm equiv with the windshield in place.

[@louiehp7gmailcom]

Much thanks. This is such a well rounded and informed video.

[@SamBoffey]

Hey. What boom mic is it that you used. Sam

[@Hungryman97]

What I learned from this video: If you are scratching or denting a car with camera mounts make sure you use Hyundais or Kias.

[@johnrossi8862]

went lenses did you use? As in focal length

[@dipalpandey7262]

How to make that diy mount?

[@iPaulify]

Hi Tom. I'm curious as to how you keep continuity within the background when shooting driving scenes? Thanks.

[@TomAntos]

iPaulify Just drive on the same part of the road for each take.

[@chingonde210]

that dude looks like jerry from rick and morty

[@johannbadenhorst4920]

Will a GoPro work for the angle facing into the windscreen?

[@TomAntos]

+Johannes Badenhorst GoPro will work for any angle if you are happy with the quality of that camera

[@Photographicelements]

Great video! (I like your KZbin sling bag BTW ;)

[@alexbormanbou]

Hi. Did you have any wobbling images with the single suction mount?

[@TomAntos]

Alejandro Bohorquez nope

[@MaghoxFr]

The first green screen key/masking looked quite bad man, was that just an example or the final product? It can be done 100% better for sure.

[@TomAntos]

MaghoxFr You sure it's 100%... maybe it can be done only 95% better?

[@MaghoxFr]

Tom Antos Is that supposed to be a joke? Because if it was, it's as bad as that key. Cheers. Good video though.

[@MaghoxFr]

***** Nice one, never heard it before.

I BOUGHT THIS TUTORIALS SOME MONTHS AGO... WHY UR UPLOADING THEM? -.-

[@TomAntos]

Hiram Vázquez Uploading what? I show a few seconds of video only without any audio just like I did in the ads I did for them. The tutorials have a few hours of video... Im not uploading all that. Relax

[@moritifilms1331]

Wooow

[@PaulLeach123]

(And we need more of your cousin....)

[@HomeHoodFilms]

Tom, you said "You know" a lot

[@TYxMcFLYProductions]

who cares.

[@Hungryman97]

What's a kilometer? Murrica!

[@CraigRavel]

you from NYC?

[@VFXforfilm]

Way too close to actors in wide angle in some shots, those car clamps need to go out further with a 50mm. Just saying.

[@TARIQLES]

Your wife is so cuteeeeeee

[@jokybones]

It hurts me to hear a guy Who is familiar with movie equipment to call visual effects, special effects lol. I mean its just the wrong term

[@isaanders1753]

the film lowkey sucks, but how you did the shots was good, even though the framing was fucked.

[@steinetv]

too much red on her cheeks