How to Pre-Production (by yourself)

[@DannyGevirtz]

Yo! Can’t wait to read through the comments. Might be a bit as I’m out shooting this right now haha.

[@BenjieGonzagaVlogs]

I learned a lot from this video Thank you so much.

[@YCImaging]

I’ve been ignoring this app for a while, you really showed me the possibilities. Man, my prep is all over the place! Haha. I’m gonna have to try it out

[@frankmeechie7368]

When @YCImaging comments on it you know it's spacial

[@afrokleph381]

Swears mehn @YCImaging.. I’m happy to see you reply Mann .. the both of you inspire me in this production business

[@nickagrinzone]

As I'm literally in pre-production right now... saving lives.

[@essentialfilmmaking9761]

Today I woke up and said: Okay let's start the pre-production of my upcoming videos for the month. Then I see this...

[@OfTwoLands]

Keen for that cycling piece. I love shooting bike content, made one on my Grandfather who is over 80 and still rides 10,000kms a year !! Rapha ads are the only thing you need to watch for cycling content haha. Also yes !! Pre production is so important !! Every-time I get asked about working for yourself as a filmmaker I always say make sure you spend enough time in Pre Prod.

[@Superbustr]

It seems to be a very common practice to do a shot list but not do a storyboard. Storyboard = a definitive vision. Shot list = leaving the small details up to chance (good for certain shoots where you may have more than enough time to overshoot if necessary). Storyboard = communicating your vision clearly and precisely to everyone you are working with. Shot list = a tick list of shots to complete, good for slating but at the same time there will be many uncertainties as words cannot be as clear as an image.

[@BelfastYT]

That moment when you got a new camera and don't have a lens to use it. I feel you

[@kyf_]

I had to wait 2 weeks for the f ing SD card...

[@BelfastYT]

@@kyf_ I don't whats worst! lol

[@Trouttailer]

You are the man. Ive be re-inspired. Milinote literally changed my entire mental space around a shoot from being so anxious i cant start, to being excited cuz I have my inspriation images and thoughts and shot lists in a nice visual form

[@zeraliii6150]

i cannot tell you how psyched i am to go into pre-prod and do these things. Thanks for being such an inspiration.

[@kyf_]

Is the app paid?

[@Murk.mp4]

This is what I love about film making. You get to be an expert of a whole different field, be able to document, and tell a story.

[@BryanEnsign]

As someone who enjoys run and gun, and one-man-band projects, I appreciate videos like this a lot. Any little tip even for seasoned people is nice to see. Thank you.

[@oniriscope]

Pre production can be so painful sometimes...getting your approach on it is definitely helpful! I’m still learning to love the process.

[@justinburgan]

Milanote is LEGIT! Have blown away clients and perspective clients by using it. Stoked to see what cycling shoot you come up with!

[@benjlocks]

Man, this is by far the most useful pre-production lesson I've seen! SO much value, thank you!!

[@pdroangelo]

RAPHA already has a very strong visual and filmmaking language/style! That project is going to be really audacious. Hope you get some great results

[@augustinchauvet6281]

Danny - you are simply the best. Your knowledge of the industry along with your generosity is just a gift. So glad to have you as a mentor - it’s a pleasure to learn from you everyday. Thanks legend.

[@JaminBlouin]

Hey man, you by far are one of the greatest inspirations to me for starting Freelance Video Work. You inspired me to make Spec-Ads and it paid off today. I made two Spec-Ads for Sparkling Ice. I really just like their drinks. And after I posted the second one. Sparkling Ice actually saw my Ads and loved it. They liked, commented, and shared the Ad on their IG story. Today was one of the best days of my life and I have you and so many other fantastic creators for that. Thank you.

[@ShadowCutFilms]

This is exactly what I needed to see right now. I'm in pre-production on a complicated shoot and was a bit overwhelmed. You're a hero.

[@cryptosig283]

This app is actually making me excited about filmmaking again. Kinda renewing my passion

[@Kareemnoel]

BRO ! this is it !! I usually just screen shot reference shots or videos and put them in a album but THIS IS IT!!

[@xmartyxcorex]

This is hilarious bro, I'm a filmmaker myself and I use Milanote almost exactly like you do, wtf. I love how you were staring at the app like you wanted to makeout with it... i felt that. You've inspired some new ways I can use the app to make my life easier, and more importantly make life more FUN.

[@DavidHindin]

Seems fitting this popped up just now on my trip back to Philly! sitting in Federal Donuts and watching this 😎

[@JudesKetchup]

Thank you deeply for the simplicity and sweet lesson for the day Danny. No more reason for me not to upload on Wednesday ;D

[@kyf_]

Yess, simplicity

[@ju_chesneau]

My god MONSIEUR Danny, why, after each video, I feel less stupid ? Everything seems so simple when you explain it. Yop ! I'm a fan, no need to deny it

[@MrMaestroChrome]

Unreal, I’m literally about to start on a new project, on spec, because I want to, to start a new company, solo and just started pre production. The timing for this couldn’t be more perfect

[@DimitriOhler]

As a cyclist and videographer, I'm super pumped to see the finished video!

[@jeffreyyahiro9704]

Man I shot a wedding by myself and had a shot list on my phone in the notes app and crossing them off, forgetting shots, having to whip out my phone to go over stuff on the fly and being all disorganized was absolutely awful. I’m loving the picture shot list and the overall flow of this. Got me thinkingggg

[@tuckerkanderson]

Loved this Danny! Us solo filmmakers gotta band together and share knowledge to help eachother on these things, thanks for the tips!

[@nomadfilmlab3692]

Danny, you're incredible. Also, Milanote is life.

[@hellofriend9364]

Working as an executive Producer, planning big shoots and calculating budget, I can say prepro is more like calling thousands of people, starring on your computer etc.. mood boards are more something for setdesign, location Scout etc.... But as a one man shoot I can appreciate that!

[@brentthomasaustin]

I think the best preproduction is data management. 1. Calibrate and format media 2. gear is organized, charged, and labeled. 3. Create a day schedule and call sheet 4. Setup flights, Airbnb, and update all payments with cash on hand for backup 5. Forget all parameters and shoot the action, don’t produce it. That’s the key

[@mariowageman]

I've got so inspired that I had to pause this video a couple of times to create my own board for an upcoming video project. Thanks for the tips

[@lifesessions]

We love Milanote and you ! Loves from Brazil

[@romanokoenmusic]

Hi. Enjoy the shoot. I love seeing what other folks do for pre-production. Great video.

[@staticmotion1628]

i love shooting solo and creating my own ideas no clients, no over complicating things, just a camera your lens and creative, you know what you need that FPV drone shot following the cyclist down one of those beautiful roads man, flying through a tree to reveal, following from behind thinking its just another chase shot but no the drone goes up to see the mountains or ocean as cyclist falls out of frame lol anyway man love love your channel wish i was there i would so fly for you just because man

[@cristoferjong]

Thank you soo much!!! this review is so honest and genuine that i can take some value from it. Needing more from this caind of content.

[@LCmadproduct]

Milanote is an every use for me in my work, I use it in every part of the process, pre, prod and post. It's a great tool to centralize your workflow.

[@ToddBangz]

Hey @Danny Gevirtz, you're an amazingly inspiring dude. Thank you for being you bro.

[@casperhilmand]

Great walkthrough and tips with Milanote, Danny - Filmmaking is really a long process of creative divergent and convergent thinking waves. The blue skies notes are divergent thinking and when you decide on location, you do convergent thinking, where you revise the options you came up with in the blue skies ideas.

[@K1ddoh]

I note take like crazy and gather all these notebooks, this is a game changer for me, thank you!

[@itsamywilliams]

I cannot thank you enough for this video! This has been the most helpful video to ever come across!

[@chrisschackart]

I love your story telling and visuals. Every time I watch one of your videos I learn so much, and I always feel a sense of peace. Not only when it comes to the struggles of filmmaking, but just life in general. It's very stress relieving when you have a community of people to relate to. You realize you're not alone. P.S. That milanote app looks like it's going to be a lifesaver for me. My brain is always going a 1,000 MPH. Being able to collect those thoughts and put them in a simplistic and visually appealing way is going to relieve so much mental stress. Thanks Danny.

[@Wasaia]

I'm not a video-guy. I'm an audio- and music-guy. And still I LOVE watching your channel! ;-)

[@simonrhys]

I've only just found this channel! Thank you for you! I love your chilled vibe!!

[@windmediaco]

This video was perfectly timed for me. I've been struggling to get my pre-production straight for a shoot next month. I have notebook paper EVERYWHERE currently so I'm excited to try this for the shoot instead! Thank you!

[@OrikzHD]

I have my first paid gig this weekend and this video just came in so clutch. Thank you Danny for showing us these little things that can help so much as one-man bands.

[@afoalin7907]

I can't wait to watch the final video ! Just started using milanote a week ago. Absolutely love it !

[@thediegomgarcia]

Why arent you over 1M. You deserve so much more.

[@tashmiles]

This video was quite literally life changing! Just on my first overseas one woman shoot and both Milanote, and your tips made the difference in keeping me organized and on top of everything. Thanks for sharing what's possible and how to pre-pro solo as smoothly as you do! Absolutely love your channel

[@simomagri_]

Can't wait to see this spec commercial!!!

[@MARTIIAN_]

about 3 years later and this video is still very useful

[@AndrewMurphyFilms]

Dude such a good tool! It’s so hard when you try run off what’s in your mind and just remember everything! Recipe for disaster!!

[@Costa_The_Creator]

Can I learn every filmmaking thing ever from you please. Dude, love your vibe.

[@VisualsbyBruno]

Not sure how I missed this video considering I've watched all other videos about Rodrigo but anyway, Milanote just saved me on a project haha thanks bro, and keep crushing it

[@ScottBekke]

I love this video mate. Your voice is so calm and enthusiastic, love it.

[@Hendrixvisionjoint]

That’s the same way I’ve been feeling about skating definitely agree with you

[@studiobadmango]

Funny, I watched this video AFTER discovering Milanote but YOU are in my "inspirations and references" board !

[@ombesurf]

Dude, you really inspired us to go out a create better videos! Your energy is contagious! thanks for this video.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks so much!

[@DaveSy]

Milanote looks amazing! I've been happy with Notion lately, but this looks to take it a step further for sure.

[@Liberti_Deveraux]

The confidence you just gave me by watching this is unreal...I have so much to learn, and so much to teach myself. But this "Pintrest" for film making just made my day lol your work is beautiful and inspiring. I always look forward to learning from "The BEST" thank you so much for your time and this video!!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Haha amazing! Thanks so much!!

[@geopickz]

Danny you're a life saver!! I'm such a perfectionist in every aspect and get so frustrated when things don't look how I want them to and Milanote looks perfect for me. Thanks dude 😎

[@TomBrunberg]

I've been playing with ideas for cycling video too - can't wait to see how yours turn out!

[@robertblackettt]

I've been procrastinating so much on my current project and my mind will always be racing whenever I see inspiration. Really looking forward to using this instead of scribbling page after page and losing track.

[@danielnicholson8190]

Danny I love your content and I'm so inspired by each video I watch. I start my film making degree in the UK in September! I'm so thankful for creators like yourself and your honesty with every part of production. Thank you for everything you're working on and thanks again for making it accessable for people like me!

[@d8nya1]

Always blessing us with great content!!!! Love watching your videos 😍

[@bricehansen8777]

I've struggled with Pre-production (jotting stuff down in notebooks and not feeling organized). This is a game-changer! Also, I add a link to the location's weather so I can quickly check for changes in weather on shoot day.

[@27thRenaissance]

Shooting tonight! Love your work brother. Milanote has been clutch

[@LifeOfRiza]

definitely gonna give milanote a try after this 🙌🏼 hyped to see the final product for your cycling project!!

[@aphelelentenda491]

I am new to videography. I've always thought I'd go into shoots and decide on the spot how I'm going to go about things. This is so helpfull. Looking forward to seeing the finished product

[@Luzar1999Helps]

This has really changed my workflow on pre production. Super dope man

[@pun1shment]

Awesome video! Sounds like an amazing project! I look forward to seeing it!

[@katiebennett5973]

Exactly what I needed, once again. Thanks Danny!

[@RayMarzFilms]

oh snap! I wasn't expecting that, looking forward to seeing the end result. (cycling project)

[@ShankOutdoors]

I was unsure about using this app, but you really opened my mind to the possibilities. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and creative process!

[@TaborJPhotoFilm]

I’ve just started using this and so far living it!

[@BBDigitalArts]

Oh boy!!!! That was a class video Danny 🙌🏻 love the thought process and that program looks awesome

[@gregoconnor4296]

I'm a huge cycling fan and am super stoked to see how your spec ad turns out! I'm starting a large mountain biking project this summer and will for sure be using these tips to help me plan!

[@gabriellaescobar8451]

Thank you for this video! My visual learning brain appreciates you!

[@Blakevigil]

All your videos are so informational and motivational, they are really helping me keep pursuing my dreams of being a filmmaker. I feel that fire just like you. Just want you to know that you have definitely made an impact on my pursuit and in my life. Thank you and Love you too man.

[@AimaOj.]

This video is coming just in time. Thank you, Danny!

[@AndrikLangfield]

Loved this video! I really love using Milanote for everything, a super useful tool. Enjoyed seeing your preproduction process 🙌🏼

[@paraspacescalar]

Oh my! This is so cool, ive been doing it the post it notes way by just writing stuff down and sticking it up the wall. I’ll give this site a shot for my next project. Thank you for sharing such a valuable piece of information!

[@timashley17]

Absolutely love milanote. I use it for all my shoots.

[@KamelaHurley]

Thank you so much for this video..even a year later there is so much value!

[@bsamuel3758]

This is basically a Look Book but with flexible options. Nicee

[@MateenManek]

I was watching this while cycling at home. Crazy! Awesome video!! I’ve got tons of things in pre production and now I’ve got a game plan!

[@lewcollins]

WOW! this video has really helped me out. Incredible, love the setup and how easy it can make the thought process just EXPAND

[@RideWithFocus]

This is crazy I just started use milanote for all my project . Man your great !!!!

[@isaacescovedo3980]

Man this is exactly what I needed right now. I'm so stoked to have found this video before my next shoot instead of just winging it.

[@MJBold_1]

So ironic you've put out this video just when I finished the pre-production for my own first ever film project haha Lots of interesting and useful info here, thx for sharing Danny and GL with your own project!

[@BikesAndSnacks]

Watched your series in reverse order. This was great. I feel like you made this just for me! Keep on inspiring us.

[@dapp24fps]

BEST EDUCATIONAL CONTENT EVER ON KZbin 🙏🏽 THANKS A LOT 🔥 LOVE FROM INDIA......❤️

[@dragonspitch4rk]

Thank you so much for this. You’ve been a huge motivator. Your demeanor made me feel like there’s room for me. :-)

[@naufworks]

This really help a lot to reduce the chance of procrastinating thank you for sharing!

[@SandroGarcia96]

Interested in seeing the entire process now... good luck!

[@Arcvde]

Was waiting for my phone to ding for the most important videos of the week! Thanks you for making my Mondays consistently great as always, Danny! Super helpful video! I’m excited to hear more and see more about this company!

[@etchd_]

Man this came at the perfect time for my one man band shoot! LEgend!

[@africaamaze]

This is gold. Thanks for sharing man!

[@JamesDBuzzard]

Just started PP yesterday and I'm working on a new SOP for client onboarding so this is perfect timing my dude!!

[@isaacryan4034]

Absolute legend dude! Super helpful as I'm legit in the planning phases for my first big brand campaign!! Cant wait to see the film!! Love from AUS bro xx