Mondays: No Budget Location Scouting & Not Being A One Man Band

[@TheZaco32]

You guys should do a series were you take one cinematographer such as, Roger Deakins, examine his work, then try to recreate scenes or lighting set ups. You could go into camera movements, lens choice, etc. just though it'd be a cool idea!

[@MegaUltimateHD]

I like it

[@TheZaco32]

+MegaUltimateHD Yeah, it'd bring some fresh content to the channel as well.

[@ronsonhuynh]

Yes awesome idea!! that would also help and improve my channel! thumbs up

[@mauricio2065]

ɷɷɷ I Have Watched Thissss Movieeee Leakeddd Versionn Hereee : - t.co/NdLgwVlw7a

[@Kingkwass]

Zachary Phillips check out cinecom they do something like this called copy cat friday

[@MikroAnimations]

This is the highlight to every Monday. I loved the bit about location scouting, my friend and I wrote a feature and are getting ready to shoot around Spring, and need a diner-like scene. We never though about asking friends or family but it's totally worth a shot. As always, thanks for all the tips, Ryan :)

[@CloakedRavenFilms]

+TheOrigGearhead Same type of situation here. I wrote a feature and I need a Hunting Lodge/Isolated Hotel on the cheap for summer 2016. I've asked around, and looked online. One potential location rather rudely told me that he doesn't need any more Notoriety. What a poop.

[@MikroAnimations]

Northern Independent Films Wow, certainly sounds like a poop indeed. Maybe you could try putting flyers up around a neighborhood of log cabins in the mountains somewhere?

[@priyalilly1990]

How do you stay calm and peaceful when directing? I haven't found my inner directing peace yet.

[@Eshcole]

I'm a penniless web designer actually but you make these films so easy to watch and learn, I just can't miss a show.

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

Star Wars "The Force Awakens"... or Intercept? I'm not sure which one I'm more excited about!! I was really hoping to see Intercept before Star Wars though!

[@matbishopsa]

Everybody awaiting Intercept as if it is going to be the best movie of the decade

[@filmnewsreport3231]

How does anyone know?

[@TracerBullet100]

You mean like.. THIS ONE!!! I lost it!! so well timed and funny

[@offic3rpatang153]

INTERCEPT coming soon (when I mean coming soon I mean, in another 10 years)

[@SeanofAllTrades]

+Avi Kid Shut the fuck up about Intercept you fucking dolt.

[@offic3rpatang153]

SeanithanEgan Calm dat language down boy

[@Son0fSmallFace]

+Avi Kid I know right, don't be dissing Kramer. That dude is the lovable guy who keeps on giving. And he goes into way more detail regarding AE stuff than Film Riot (no diss to FR)

[@SeanofAllTrades]

Son of Small Face I never dissed Kramer. I'm telling people to stop asking about Intercept on every single video. It's driving me nuts.

[@Son0fSmallFace]

+SeanithanEgan Ah ok, fair enough. My bad.

[@jamesmerigan]

Anybody else try to mimic the voice at the Full Sail University logo at the beginning? I swear I do it every time they use it. Anyway great episode guys. Can you point me in the direction of an episode on sound and mics? I have Rode Mic Go at the moment and looking to get the best out of it.

[@MarimbaMaurice]

I do it too. ^^

[@PulledPinProductions]

+Marimba Maurice same

[@JaiRaymond]

Me 2

[@TaiGordon]

FUUUUULLL SAIIILLL UNIVERRRRSITYYYYY

[@JaiRaymond]

+Tai Gordon FOOL SSSSSSSSSAAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIILLLLLL OOOONIVERSITY

[@sonikculture]

What other episodes are you doing?

[@AutoRestoMod]

The leaning chair of Film Riot... Good episode!

[@Arixorn]

film riot i am still waiting for your response what is the song name of the video tripods and leds, the one with claps, where can we get it??

[@joshcarr200]

Hey Ryan! Love the show. A month or so ago you mentioned bringing back Monday challenges. I'm really excited as I just started getting around to actually making films. Are they still in the works? Any idea of when we may see them? Congrats on the baby btw! Keep being awesome! -Josh

[@classyslackerstv287]

Thanks for answering my question Ryan!! :D good episode as always. I understand schedules, trying to balance work with family can be challenging.

[@AndyWaggonerKC]

Great episode. Finally got to watch it this week. I've missed Ryan...

[@DubCodes]

hay hay hay ryan I want to do an establishing shoot from way outter space right down to the ground to start at a sign, i need the earth to rotate a little and the camera to zoom in to the point it's behind the main character, i have no drone, how would you accomplish this shot??

[@jonnypanteloni]

A *great* suggestion. Thank you!

[@rubiksstudios4584]

2:40 but what if I am a young filmmaker and want to shoot a movie in someone’s terrain do I ask the person if I can shoot there (because I can’t do the paperwork and I’m not gaining revenue from the films that I do, because i just started and I’m doing it for fun) or I just shoot on friends or family’s owned places ? I know this is very específico for my case but I hope anyone can ask this answer.

[@PrimaBier]

Those twisted hoodie cords are hypnotising.

[@SidneyJupiter]

Two questions: How to you get find actors and a crew? And how do you fund a movie?

[@ParadoxdesignsOrg]

Don't be afraid to be a one man band if it's going to get you started.

[@amthegame0089]

@filmriot or ANYBODY who knows...can you please tell me how this effect is done: the effect where the video picture stretches out (a distortion) to convey either someone who just got hit in the head and laying on the floor..or waking up from death or waking up from a dream.. this stretch usually goes diagonally and it doesn't seem like it is done in post.

[@EverythingJdawg]

Hey Ryan, love your work! I was just wondering if you have any tips on speeding up the post production process? I am trying to create content on a 2 week basis but am finding it difficult because of the amount of VFX in shots and just finding time around school to edit. Let me know if you have any tips! Thanks!

[@DonovanPresents]

How do you get the paperwork for a site license or whatever you need to film in a location? Any Links for paperwork?

[@whovianfiles]

Hello Ryan, How do you make an intro like yours without using after effects?

[@MoritzHolzinger]

What do you like on the 24 105 Canon lens?

[@PheonixCHT]

Is there international shipping to Canada on merch?

[@filmNJones]

Where can we get a hold of the release forms you mentioned?

[@dimarcophotog1464]

great advice. thank you! :)

[@boogabooman]

Talking about the proper paperwork for locations, what is the type of paperwork you need for this?

[@woodsman9427]

how do you get a location for something like the jury and the execution room i'm writing a movie and I need something along those location

[@rubenbrouns1569]

Plzzz tell where I can get good royalty free music for an action short I can't find good music anywhere :(

[@Gaslamp-Films]

Good timing on the flying advice, I'm flying to New York from Utah for a shoot next week.

[@OBSDCC7]

I'm from New York. Since we have a very liberalist setting, I would recommend being careful with your luggage, what is allowed and not allowed on the plane

[@Gaslamp-Films]

+Comedy Cove Thanks for the advice! Since I personally won't be checking any luggage (I'm in charge of shuttling over our b-cam and some sound equipment in addition to my overnight-bag all of which are carry-on/personal items), I've started to break down my usual tool set and removing items I can't travel with.

[@OBSDCC7]

+Gaslamp Films absolutely. And good luck on your flying and film :)

[@mrsilveri]

Hey Ryan, Is Andrew done with Intercept yet?

[@skygeorge3638]

I would love to visit full sail, but i can only afford about three semesters... Are there any GOOD filmschools that are cheaper?

[@QuarkStudios]

+SkyGeorge There are a bunch of state schools that are great for filmmaking. Florida State University is where my high school video teacher went, and he was a news producer for MSNBC for a long time. Keene in NH is also a safe bet, Champlain and UVM in Burlington, Vermont are good, there's tons of schools in Boston. I don't really know price ranges, but all you need to do is look at a bunch of lists and try and find one that's cheaper and people look at as being good.

[@filmnewsreport3231]

Montana State University and University of Montana. They are really cheap for our of state costs

[@skygeorge3638]

Ok! Thanks to you guys! I will look it up.

[@marcobertucci9451]

hi +filmriot may i know the background music you used on slow mo gunshot? Thanks

[@BadHumorTV]

Great Episode!

[@TheResonating]

Question could you explain, as best as your allowed to, how and why you've gotten sued during your career with film riot? My director seems to be very crazy when it comes to copyright. I know its a big deal, but are people really gonna sue you for copyrighted music that you give credit to?

[@filmnewsreport3231]

Yes

[@filmnewsreport3231]

Even if you give credit, if you make money from it and do not have their written permission to use that song or buy the rights to use it, they can easily sue you. The reason there is so many videos with popular songs is that they do not monetize their videos.

[@SeanofAllTrades]

+Film News Report Even if you don't make money with it you're still infringing on copyrights. You can't use other people's art in your art without express permission.

[@mikemcglasson1286]

+TheResonating Your director isn't crazy, s/he's better to be cautious about copyright

[@TheResonating]

Mike Mcglasson I agree we should be cautious, but is there a 15 to 30 second rule of using copyright content? For our project I wanted to add some very short clips of different news reports (just sound) and put them together. But he recorded them instead by mic with non-actors......I think thats a little extreme. Maybe I'm wrong

[@maxmustermann649]

If you had the choice, what would you prefer? ARRI or RED??

[@eftorq]

Great video as always! Often very relatable problems and questions. I'm a media design student and started working as a videographer about a year ago. It's still very difficult for me to orient myself with pricing, especially the €/hour. Can you guys tell what a student/learning cameraman and editor gets on average? I can't really find any usable information on the internet.

[@isaiahethell5206]

How do you promote and sell a short film? Like what websites and exc should I use?

[@Version2Films]

Do you think its possible to become a pretty good film director without any formal training?

[@filmnewsreport3231]

Yes

[@lilgoblin1274]

Hey Ryan do you think you guys could make help me with making videos by myself? Like with no filmers or actors?

[@anonimo1633]

Will there be a Christmas episode this winter?

[@saadshafique]

Can u pls do the spiderman web slinger sequence pls Thankyou!

[@saamarthyadobhal5778]

Can you please teach how to make an energy ball in after effects.

[@Funwithcoolbros]

Ryan is so Effing Awesome Keep up the good work :)

[@leotavdgiridze3577]

hy ryan I'm making new short film amd I whanna know how to show time pass half year in this example.

[@timothycoon5796]

Good Evening Ryan thanks for all you guys do with Film Riot think its awesome. I am in Okinawa Japan and would like to go to a film school of course we don't have anything like that here so I looked online. Do you know the best education I could get studying filmmaking distant learning from online programs. I know Full Sail, LA Film School, and ASU have online film programs but don't know who would be the best for the money. Any advise is appreciated. Again thanks for all the knowledge you guys share.

[@dunkbuscussgreens512]

can you show me how to do a cybernetic arm in after effects and stuff so that it actually looks metal and stuff not just an arm with cybernetics inside it

[@Callum9966]

Hey Film Riot I made my first short film with some friends can I email it to you and you give me some tips?

[@sponge547]

I have ideas upon ideas, but would like to know how to turn them into a full script/short

[@ilikefishing5899]

Hey Ryguy, I love you. My favorite colors red too...Anyway, I just finished scripting a short horror. I'd like to see some of these awesome techniques including the ghost used in Hitfilm as this is what I'd be using.

[@sauce8277]

Ryan, What do you think about the Skier who fell down the mountain with the filming?

[@TheRoyaWe]

How would you coordinate getting 25ish actors together to shoot a scene for a low budget film?

[@jelloaddict123]

Can you guys do an episode on the basic business logistics of Triune Films?

[@vladimerputin8958]

I action scenes and stuff when they shoot the glass on a car etc how do they make it shatter???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? PLEASE ANSWER

[@jakedahms6005]

Can you show how to do the parks and rec /the office sort of mockumentary style pweeeeeeeeeesssssseeeee please

[@The5thelemnt]

Could you guys please talk about copyright issues on one of your future programs. Thx always for great content.

[@joshuaastro9089]

How do you have electricity power out on set

[@joshisawesome9700]

whens intercept coming out

[@905Visuals]

In loving memory of Intercept(2015-2015)

[@mylogic156]

Hey Ryan I am making a short film and i need to know how to make a fog effect From Jacob

[@jellesteensma2861]

hi ryan, what do you think about the new James Bond SPECTRE!!!

[@CloakedRavenFilms]

+Jelle Steensma What with the baby and all, I doubt he's had the time to see it. I may be wrong though.

[@LeviStutzman]

+Jelle Steensma I thought it was a little bland. I give it a 6/10. Story played a back seat to all the locations they shot at. They really tried hard to connect it to the other Daniel Craig Bond movies, but it just didn't work. It moved pretty slow and the fight scenes were uninteresting.

[@jellesteensma2861]

+Levi Stutzman yeah you're right especially the end scene is to slow and uninresting but the begin scene has some unusual camera work witch i don't understand how they pulled that off so 6 out of 10 is what i think about it to👍

[@LeviStutzman]

Jelle Steensma Yeah the opening scene is the like on of the best oners ever. But I felt that most of the movie was unemotional and felt too planned.

[@jellesteensma2861]

+Levi Stutzman yes you're right but it is a classic james bond (that doesn't mean anything but thats the planned and unemotional part)

[@dharmani_youtube]

Premiere Pro CC masking and tracking v/s After Effects?

[@Gordofilms7]

In your opinion, what is a better investment- A beefier dslr body (for me going from a t5i to maybe a 5d) or a better lens (say, a kit lens to a canon ef series or even a very nice prime)?

[@filmnewsreport3231]

Lenses

[@SAndSPictures]

Unless you want to get into photography, don't get a 5D. Those used to be good for video, but it's 2015 now and it's not anymore. Get a Gh4 or A7s. Or any mirrorless can

[@LeviStutzman]

+Gordofilms7 For me, always go glass. I always upgraded camera bodies, and now I wish I had better glass. Especially when you're on a canon DSLR, there isn't much difference between cameras. Especially the 5D, its a very old camera and the only thing you're gaining is the full frame FOV, and maybe slightly better ISO performance. If I were you, I would buy the Canon 50mm f1.8, a Rokinon 35mm T1.5, and get a decent zoom lens, and maybe a wide angle like the Canon 10-18mm. That would give you some decent glass. Then, if you're making money with film, or if you just save for a while, buy a nicer camera body. Something like an a7s, or even a black magic camera. Something that would expand your possibilities. Don't worry about gear. I did for a long time and Im in a rut of not making films. It makes it really difficult when you've got alot of gear that cost alot of money and its just sitting there. Get what you need and find how to make that gear work. Its going to make you a better filmmaker.

[@neptrz]

Yesssss

[@TimothyWestPhotography]

As a thank you, i wanted to buy a t-shirt or sweat. "Write, shoot, edit, repeat" :) I've been filming all day (my wife's a KZbinr and i do the filming and editing) and I'm probably missing where you sell them, i checked IG, FB and your KZbin channel home page...where do I go? Love the videos you put out, the insights are so helpful. Thank you Cheers from Vancouver Island :)

[@Aarongrubbworm]

I'm leaving! a comment. "I like what you are doing here."

[@CameronGallagher96]

FILM RIOT ARMY! Like this!

[@filmnewsreport3231]

Okay

[@wyattpence5257]

Hey Ryan, I've got a t2i and am getting the opportunity to get a 7d, should I stick with the 7d or wait till 4k?

[@filmnewsreport3231]

Someone once said "resolution doesn't create films, creativity does." I hope this helps

[@PuehringerMediaFilmMusic]

still waiting for intercept ;-)

[@kimberlyyong5323]

I disagree about trusting our team members, I made that mistake, I trusted my team members and it just got worst, I gave them alot of chances at the end I needed to do everything cause I'm the most worried about my finals, college kids do not care if they fail , they are just so rich and spoiled.

[@headsupfiction8582]

Hey Ry, cool super looong episode. Are you related to Gene Cheesman? Congrats on the babola.

[@OBSDCC7]

I'm writing a short film and have no budget. I'm trying to start a Kickstarter campaign but I'm not 18 yet so I have to wait for my bank to process it. Do you have any suggestions or ideas for no budget costumes and props?

[@CloakedRavenFilms]

+Comedy Cove Goodwill is a great resource for things like clothes, housewares and electronica.

[@austincm9383]

+Comedy Cove see if anything you have at home will work for something or make it yourself i have a short film were i need quite a few large props most of them i found stuff around my house and made them into what i needed

[@filmnewsreport3231]

Indy Mogul might help with your prop needs.

[@SeanofAllTrades]

+Comedy Cove Write the short film so that it doesn't require much of a budget. Make a no-budget film first. Nobody's going to give you money to make a film if you've never proven yourself to at least be able to grasp the basics of filmmaking. If you can't write something that doesn't require a budget you're not trying very hard.

[@OBSDCC7]

+SeanithanEgan thank you for the suggestion. I suppose I was/am a little overzealous to work on this project

[@KaAbelArce]

Why is that lamp behind you moving?

[@dredajoker]

sweet Hoodie

[@joshuaastor6460]

how to do have electricity power on set

[@creatorblue32]

I laughed when Kramer said it may be Film Riot's Epic Winter before Intercept was released. Stupid Karma.

[@filmnewsreport3231]

It's still Fall. So...

[@creatorblue32]

+Film News Report It's getting there, though.

[@SeanofAllTrades]

+Dewpoint Films Shut the fuck up about fucking Intercept already.

[@filmspectrumshortvideos213]

Film State? Please!

[@ryanbarr6459]

+Film Riot Hey Ryan, I've made a couple of short films with my freinds however the only way i can get them on my side is to fill it with vfx or comedy, which so far i have been ok with, however at the moment i want to make a zero vfx film about the mental struggles of a man on the run. Any tips on how to make them realise that the final product does not need to be vfx heavy in order for it to look good??

[@Mixedlumps]

(I'm a hobbyist but haven't done a lot of short films so you don't have heed what I say) but I find that films work nicely when it comes down to focusing on primarily camera movement, framing, and sound in selling a particular mood!

[@filmnewsreport3231]

I am not be an expert DP but what I would do is have the cops chasing the man in color and man in black & white. Hope this helps!

[@ryanbarr6459]

Mixedlumps Thanks. Very helpful

[@Miatpi]

Maybe I've missed something, but what happened to the Monday challenge?

[@dharmani_youtube]

What's with the drum music in background? Thought my ears are ringing

[@cameraman-uk1007]

wheres todays show?

[@SardoEdits]

Where is my........Thursday film riot!!!!??? I need my fix!

[@gabrielpeters2916]

always keep a grenade handy!

[@AWPPrivate]

Ignore the trolls asking about Intercept, because that's what they are just trolling for people to come after them!!!

[@BossGaming92]

WHEN WILL INTERCEPT BE HERE??!!!

[@piotrgurgul7977]

I have a simple question, when INTERCEPT?!

[@KieranWay]

We're's intercept

[@1BigBucks1]

Does anyone remember laughter?

[@PostColorGear]

new game. take a shot every time someone in the comments asks when Intercept is coming out... patience people....patience :)

[@filmnewsreport3231]

They might die from alcohol poisoning

[@cameraman-uk1007]

Can you do two episodes a week lads. great tips.

[@JaiRaymond]

How do we send the questions?

[@SAndSPictures]

Facebook. Watch the episode.

[@JaiRaymond]

+S&S Pictures Dang it! My parents won't give me Facebook

[@OneAndOnlyYesMan]

Ryan would make an excellent Mr. Selfridge, just me?

[@Manzprocyon]

hey Ryan I'm from India I loved all your episode learned many things from film riot. Can you feature a episode on law's of filming guns scene to avoid police.! thanks

[@GenXeroFilms]

Brought to you by Full Sail University? NXT! NXT! NXT!

[@whatatwistfilms4622]

can you do more in depth tutorials because i am completely begginer never used after effects before but ive seen a ton of your episodes and you do stuff too quickly and you assume people like me know how to do certain things like create a white solid

[@Peackofficial]

I am future IT guy, and was watching your videos in random order for about year, but has never done anything shown. Now I upgraded my PC and wanna start filmmaking seriously, but I am really newbie and no matter how much I want to watch all your videos, there is huge amount so it's impossible. So, what do I do?

[@simianinc]

+Dušan Lazarević write, shoot, edit, repeat

[@Peackofficial]

Yes but there are so much resources that I don't know where to begin XD

[@simianinc]

Just begin. You're paralyzed by too much information. Once you actually start you'll figure out what resources are useful and which aren't. Ryan's "write, shoot, edit, repeat" mantra is designed to get you out there, not making excuses. No more excuses ... get cracking!

[@emmalinesimonson2747]

What if you really want to get down to work on a short film, but you have absolutely no ideas whatsoever?

[@filmnewsreport3231]

You could look at the world's issues and portray them in a different way. Hope this helps!

[@emmalinesimonson2747]

+Film News Report Thanks! that's really creative! 😆