Cinematic Color Grading & Editing

[@DSLRguide]

Here it is, the finished short film: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6ndip6Hbql0gc0

[@furryprodigy6872]

How do you find actors for your short film?

[@DefoNotMe128]

Congrats on finishing it man! im just about to watch - i am excited for it

[@reckerproduction9468]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqLNlWuKbJ1-jas ,please watch and give me feedback

[@reckerproduction9468]

Its my first movie shot in Ghana, more than an hour long, I am learning from you, I need your comments and critiques

[@AnimeshKumar]

This guy is a living legend. I don't care if he has got a hollywood film or a big break. His calm personality and firm dedication is radiating through my screen. Every time I watch anything by him. It gives me positivity. His channel is gold standard in filmmaking.

[@harveywoods5741]

No disrespect intended to Simon, but what exactly suggests he is likely or deserving of a Hollywood film break? He knows a lot about technical solutions to problems and he's an inspiration to DIY filmmakers. But he's not exactly a Spielberg or Scorsese; He's more of a technical guy than a creative inventor with a burning passion to make movies. That's my impression anyway, sorry Simon if you read that and take offence.

[@AnimeshKumar]

@@harveywoods5741 Did you just assume that I am talking about the creator point of view. Hollywood break can be given on basis of multiple of talents. Story writing or plot might not be his strong point but he does almost everything. He might be best at something. My reason for appreciating this guy is not that he is the next big film director but his approach and temperament towards his work. Suppose someone is very creative but his attitude is shit and is just consumed in his own ego and refuses to learn and organise and doesn't has his shit together would soon grow old and die taking his great ideas to his grave. Simon might not be the next hollywood film director but there is a reason we watch his videos or have subscribed him.

[@cooleffectsfilms]

I kinda like the original colour better, it feels with more character strangely. The colour grading you applied is not bad, but it feels too, standard.

[@matthew-m]

To be honest I thought the original one on the thumbnail was the finished one, it looked better to me

[@loop5720]

Yeah....It has that Marvel/Netflix movies/series kind of style....And I love it.

[@chiyolate]

I agree.. especially the 4:33 part, after color grading it became soap opera-ish..

[@KennethLyVideography]

The grade isn't the best but the original log look is waaaaay to flat.

[@ruok3351]

Chiyo Late no, thats flat, like a tinted window. It doesnt meet the standards of what grading is

[@levisantos2045]

A small Cinema course in just one video. Love those.

[@markavaldez11]

Great video. Lends credence to the mantra "Sound is half the picture".

[@Jake_harr1s]

I mean I know ovs he ain't using the t3i (600d) rn but with a old low budget camera the stuff hes created with lighting techniques is incredible I love you Simon

[@AauroraPictures]

Easily the best channel on youtube. I find myself binge watching your videos every other day. They never get old.

[@skengdaddy]

Your feedback list gave me horrific flashbacks as an editor

[@jamie9926]

Haha - it was great fun to be working with Simon, regardless of workflow!

[@gwyn.]

PESD Post-Editorial Stress Disorder

[@HaotoAnimeOnPiano]

What software do you use?

[@jacobchristianglover3655]

Outstanding... thanks for sharing the things that make you a confident, cautious, and anxious filmmaker! There is great reward in your transparency! Be well and stay encouraged Simon!!!

[@dathofilms]

so much packed into this short video. Thank you for sharing really!

[@neoray10]

pure work of craft, i love the way how you put across behind the scenes in a very interesting way which has so much infromation to offer.

[@Khaarthik]

You're simply awesome man. In terms of Knowledge & your calm personality. Truly inspiring!!

[@YoungBlaze]

am i the only one who usually likes that "LOG LOOK" on film, like how David fincher movies are wit just a hint of color grade look

[@outoforder0]

Yeah me too. I think the more you learn about colours the more they tell you to be more subtle about them. Unless it is your style obviously. A pro photographer once told me that opacity dial is one of the strongest tools you have. It tells you how mature you are with what you are doing and how you control the image you're producing.

[@krupert8355]

@@outoforder0 What's the opacity dial? Is this in post processing?

[@outoforder0]

@@krupert8355 think of it as a dial where you can tone down every effect individually. It is used to get a more "realistic" yet moody feeling.

[@krupert8355]

@@outoforder0 Hmm, I don't seem to be able to find such a dial, nor have I heard of one. Though it kind of sounds like being able to adjust things like contrast, sharpening, colours, etc... in camera, which I am aware of. But if the idea is to go with no effect, then shooting RAW would be the way, at least more accessibly for photo, but now it seems with video too on certain cameras. What are your thoughts on RAW and does it fit with the goal you are talking about?

[@outoforder0]

@@krupert8355 the dial I was talking about is on post processing. Well you can adjust contrast and tones in camera still. Shooting RAW depends from person to person. The only good JPEG quality images that are workable are Fuji's. If you want to go heavy handed in effects or give a mood always shoot Raw. I shoot with Jpeg+Raw on my portrait shoots just to give me option. Because sometimes good lit subjects don't really need all the editing.

[@hasanalikhan6484]

simon you are my biggest inspiration

[@soniromanov]

I'm so glad Nikon picked you, they are very careful who they sponsor compared to other camera brands.

[@anderethanson]

Surprisingly simple concept, yet kept me watching... I love your videos man, they’ve been with me through my journey evolving as a filmmaker, since the start!

[@Cade_Media]

a proper masterclass, love this and learning so much.

[@CarinSomers]

This looks like a real large film production, congrats

[@GabzitoHD]

The bottom pic in the thumbnail is every marvel movie made

[@N.M.T.K]

Wow I appreciate all this detail

[@The33scap]

Those small colour grading notes helped me so much! You bloody legend

[@GeoElmoGeocaching]

This is one of my favorite of your videos. As someone who has learned (and is still learning) filmmaking on my own and working as a single person scriptwriter, director, sound person, cameraperson, editor, etc., it's so interesting to see how filmmaking works from someone who knows what they're doing. I really need to learn more about color grading; my last film was pretty bad in that department. Thanks for sharing this interesting background video.

[@alecmuellervisuals61]

Thanks so much for all this honest reflection and insight from your experience. SO HELPFUL for aspiring filmmakers

[@raiden403]

You're the man, Simon. I totally love your dedication.

[@SammyBFilms]

I feel like you are the only "proper" filmmaking channel on KZbin. Great stuff!! :-D

[@24fps78]

What do you mean by "proper"? Because I have to say there are many other really cool channels out there, who put in a lot of work, and give away all their intel for free, ranging from senior professionals who mastered the craft to indie/amateurish people who just pass on what they've learnt through practice... I don't think it was your intent, but you're doing them injustice a bit with your comment... Just have a look at some of them, you might like them: Kinetek, Gaffer & Gear, Grip Tips, Film Riot, Shane Hurlburt (even though he got ripped apart by Christian Bale some 10 years ago xD), Andrew Kramer (Video Copilot), Andrey Lebrov, Cinematography Database, Filmmaker IQ, Luke Seerveld, Shanx FX, DP/30, VFX Hive, and maaaany more ;-) Even Rodger Deakins himself has a website (ok it's not a youtube Channel) where he personally answers questions in his forum and posts lighting setUps and stuff!! Really cool!

[@SammyBFilms]

@@24fps78 - Forgive me I meant no disrespect! I can see how that comment may come across now. You're right, that's was Not my intention at all! :-D Maybe I should have highlighted a different word. "Feel". Sharing the knowledge is great, but how they share it is also important. Simon's videos 'feel' unique to me. And on a personal level, I've learnt more from Simon's filmmaking journey, then anyone else's on here. I can't think of a single time I've learnt something from him, and Couldn't go and try it then and there. :-) That's valuable learning to me. Hope this helps you understand what I mean. :-) Though to be fair to me, just because I highlight this person/team/channel, doesn't mean I think anyone else puts in less effort, or is less worthy in some way. After all, the creation, and opinion of a film is all about personal tastes anyway. Also, just to add, Simon isn't the only one I follow. I've learnt a lot from other filmmaking channels too, like Darious, CD, Indy Mogul, PotatoJet (get well soon buddy!!) to name a few. I'l have to check out Rodger's website though! Sound good! :-)

[@JuiceCarver]

I've been so excited for this film! Great to finally see it.

[@GalstyanHayk]

This backstage video looks and feels more cinematic than the film itself :)

[@DSLRguide]

interesting

[@GalstyanHayk]

@@DSLRguideI'm impressed! I would love to know on what cam was it shot? What picture style? How was graded the backstage :) thank you

[@nicholasboule5134]

LOVE TO SEE YOU WITH A NEW CAMERA, Nikon z6 is a lovely choice. Cannot wait to see what the prores raw looks like from it.

[@expositovisuals2921]

I like your short film but I consider this video as perfect as it gets! Congrats for helping us this much!

[@theluanferreira]

Waiting anxiously for your feature films.

[@DanielTuriman]

Love this explanation

[@ixai1000]

You are the best!!!...wow!

[@alvincura]

Simon, props to your BTS videographer, who seems to me to have done quite well.

[@ItsKapow]

I remember going to film school and my camera teacher use to showcase your videos to the class!

[@gdaymates431]

I've not been here for ages.. You really grew up!

[@ScoobieDee]

Hey Simon, Just watched the film- after watching the making of.... to begin with the film did not catch me somehow.... but a third in and i was quite hooked ... well done

[@MikeChudley]

Wow, this is one fantastic thought out video. You really put in this work and it's motivating.

[@amirperrymusic]

I liked the look before the color grading. Nonetheless, good video!

[@epictetus9221]

Well... maybe if you just quickly look at one shot, it can bbe nice. But if the whole short was left ungraded, it would look murky and weird. There are reasons for color grading it like this...

[@amirperrymusic]

Epictetus everyone has their preference and opinion. I just prefer it before the grading.

[@epictetus9221]

@@amirperrymusic Sure. I just... I just watched the film and... well I don't know why I commented really. Hmm, I guess because it seems they were going for some kind of a light comedy setting? I'm not sure how nicotine/sepia tinted images would convey that mood, however pleasing they may be aesthetically. But if you prefer to leave your footage completely untouched, go for it.

[@supraxtrem]

I can only aspire to reach a percentage of your skill and commitment, thanks a lot for these videos, honestly!

[@guiximenes]

Fantastic, Simon!

[@corbo8592]

Made my day

[@tonylouisvisionvideography3469]

Love the collaboration and team work. Very interesting video

[@kunsunrethy]

hey man, lets go for 1mil this year! love you Simon!

[@SilverAphelion]

awesome feedback plus points for that timelapse.

[@ruff1draft]

Love this

[@Mintyseden]

Thank you! Awesome + detailed post, much appreciated.

[@msinfo32]

Amazing video.

[@ANDRIANFEMIXOBOY]

Really dedication in filmmaking, i like your grading even it's not similar like teal & orange look.

[@JLBREMER]

Color grading is my enemy. Lol Try to give my videos a cinematic look but they end up being too dark. Great video. That video screen attachment is on my list of things to buy this year.

[@La-verdad-aunque-duela]

Loved this video and I can't thank you enough for the motivation you put on me today. Please let me know the exact equipment you got for making this short: lens, monitor etc. :). Does this camera overheat? Thanks again man.

[@LucaOliviero]

Haven’t watched yet but looking forward to it! Thanks bro 🙏

[@dw6253]

Just packed with info Simon......

[@warrenleon0]

The film was amazing

[@petratrading2741]

great work. keeps the good work up man.

[@stoplaymotion7087]

This video is AMAZING especially for a Nikon camera! Colors are AMAZING! Its funny to scroll down and read those "wanna be PRO" in editing commenting about so many things they didn't like or could have been done or should have been done. I want to challenge those who Critics this video as not good to post the links of videos you made in comment section. And let us judge your work. What do you think? And see if YOU deserve to write those comments.

[@Ootini4]

Really random but one of the chef guys is a Blue Man from Blue Man Group. I just watched a teaser for a documentary BMG is putting out and he was in it. The world always feels smaller when random things connect.

[@revwinrave5996]

Thanks for this I too color graded one of my clip (Too harshly) will try to get it to the best🤗

[@ruderichrudolf8494]

I really enjoyed this video. Great editing

[@MojoPapiFPV]

Absolutely priceless. Thanks for sharing all that info in such a clear and concise manner! Would love if it you shared what settings and options you setup in-camera (e.g. one or both stabilization options / focus tracking or manual), and on the Ninja where it looks like you were using zebras and focus peaking (did you adjust thresholds?).

[@benpossehl]

So good! The little things add up

[@TANZANIAFILMMAKINGTV]

Love it man! thanks for sharing

[@cutseencinematics]

amazing tips thanks

[@sebastianuria844]

Great video man, loved the effect when you're editing at night

[@Bubacarrdibba]

good team

[@snehaseema1179]

how did you add those rounded rectangles at 00:01, they look sooOooOo good!

[@michaelruebusch2275]

Man that is a serious crew you got there, what kind of budget does it take to have that many people on a crew?

[@freefireontu7552]

so sweet

[@WangleLine]

There are so many ads on this channel, but I genuinely don't care because the content is SO good. Thank you, Simon

[@KS51ABCAN]

Very interesting.

[@buzzedlunne6668]

I find it weird that I hit the "like" button even before I watch Simon's videos

[@altberg__]

superb

[@stevenixx3595]

3:32 thats cool so aslong as he has the source files you can just send the XML and he can import that and have your project setup. Nice

[@leierlord]

i wish i had a team like that

[@jonatanurban9360]

Great video!!

[@gcavalon]

the AMOUNT of work omg

[@asherpikesgoldenmoralcinem5770]

Amazing! I’m creating a film on my channel it’s stressful af lol

[@SalarMahdavi]

You are amazing. Thanks for sharing. ✌🏻

[@tfg_8564]

one day, you’ll probably make a marvel movie. doesn’t matter who it is about, morgan stark, miles morales, it doesn’t matter, i know you would become a marvel director

[@flyingscotsmanreport]

God, you're good!!

[@paulihnatolia1848]

Thanks ! Can you share the lenses used for the filming ?

[@MichaelPari]

YEA U LINKEd it !!!!!!!!

[@smallestpickle]

Almost 800GB worth of shots. holy..

[@pawaalfilms]

awesome

[@Zzzziiiitttt]

My inspiration

[@flavs72]

Hi guys, what editing software was used for making this film? I really liked the way it looks...

[@aravintharvth2225]

hello thaks for this video i am from SriLanka i watch your videos for long time

[@AbdelhadiLeVrai]

❤🔥💣✔✔

[@gwm-btdbattlesagar.ioandmo9988]

Scripty is super helpful

[@travelingtriathlete446]

Do you not use a grey card because you go for the film look? Also, have you used the color wheels instead of the color board now that FCPX has them?

[@alexcarrera102]

I garantee you that Simon will give me a heart

[@KaaiSpeaksHisMind]

Thank you for the great series of videos regarding this project, I enjoyed this alot. I wanted to point out that I liked the color grading of some shots before you applied any color grading to them (like the scene at 3:42), is it wrong to use such shot without applying any color grading to it if it the raw footage ends up looking that good?

[@Tomasz.Nowacki]

hey what is that external monitor that you are using in this video ? what is it for ? could you share something about it ?

[@davejones4740]

I will try this on my Lumix s1

[@este90S]

What is that monitor on top of your camera? and would it work with the canon 5d mkiv?

[@TheBusshelter]

THANKS!!

[@lookabirdie]

Was it already explained what color grading software you're using? I'm guessing Nikon software that comes with the camera?

[@BradEntertainment]

Hi Simon, I love your work & your channel! I use Final Cut Pro X And during the editing time-lapse I couldn't recognise the white almost padlock like logo frequently flashing on the left of Simon's head. can anyone tell me what that is? Thanks

[@DSLRguide]

I believe what you're seeing is the excellent noise reduction plugin "ERA-N" from Accusonus (although I used that shot while speaking about editing, I believe at the time I was working on the sound

[@blackhletherapy]

Wow! Brilliant video Simon, I’d love to work with you!

[@psyoniksoundz]

YASSSSS

[@OranJee]

the protagonist seems like a very sad guy in real life, i feel sad now too lmao.