How I shoot recipe videos

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[@vivtheviv8417]

2:52 Adam: Looks nicer right Me, watching in 240p: Oh yeah definitely

[@vivtheviv8417]

Fantastic vid btw

[@Julius_Engels-Greer_the_Third]

I'm watching in 1080p and with KZbin compression there's barely a difference

[@iankellymorris]

@@Julius_Engels-Greer_the_Third Yeah, my biggest takeaway from this video is that it's not worth shooting in 4k for zooming in later in post. Realistically, no one will notice the difference.

[@elmovillasenor4728]

@@Julius_Engels-Greer_the_Third even in my 2k display cellphone it's barely visible

[@vgiriande]

@@iankellymorris yeah exactly considering the shot only last for less than a couple seconds

[@nioxic77]

If you watch this video, without audio, it's about a man describing how to perfectly cook an orange on a pan, for 27 minutes

[@pedrowerneck05]

and caramelized onions pizza!

[@zele]

this is one of the best comments I have read in a while

[@design-flux]

💀

[@danielliao265]

He cooks it with a couple cameras, resulting in a superior product

[@iooooooo1]

The closet step is a weird touch, not sure why he did that. Maybe a written recipe would help.

[@AtomicShrimp]

Thanks for this. I really appreciate your methodologies and thought processes. And of course your content output.

[@oldsport9279]

OMG OMG IM UR BIGGEST FAN

[@rihardsrozans6920]

Hey Mike

[@jafizzle95]

Love seeing content creators that I adore in the same place :D

[@ehsbe1056]

Fancy seeing you here, keep up the great work mate

[@Dapplication]

Wild atomic shrimp arrives :)

[@WayofRamen]

I'm here for the tips cause I honestly have no idea what I'm doing.

[@UnspokenElite]

That is the beauty of the internet you can always find info you need

[@aliin8763]

I mean i think you're great

[@andrex2372]

Why aren't you verified?

[@BillBraskyy]

Hey! I've watched your videos!

[@aperson6581]

ooooh I can't wait for the higher quality vids

[@kraystrange549]

Lauren looks so serious when she's holding up the ring light 😂

[@JonathanRiverafrickinnice555]

Reading this comment made me laugh when I reached that part.

[@gabrielajuarez9452]

Why were the skin tones so red in that shot?

[@kraystrange549]

@@gabrielajuarez9452 do you mean Adam at 11:10?

[@gabrielajuarez9452]

@@kraystrange549 yes but also now that I'm seeing it on my phone and not my TV the skin tones looks much more normal

[@SuperPokekami]

We're all so used to get smiling so much 🥺

[@AlexE5250]

“The job of the video is to make you feel like you’ve cooked this once before.” This is so absolutely true. I’ve never been able to put my finger on what makes your recipe videos so much better than other KZbin cooks, but this is exactly it. When I cook your recipe videos, it does feel like I have cooked it once before because I have seen you complete the whole process without skipping or montaging parts of the process.

[@a.7811]

I love how you said this! and I would add that I never have to wonder about potential shortcuts, because I know Adam's tried them all and will let us know if any are worth our time, and why some aren't!

[@AtomicShrimp]

Yeah, I made the asparagus 'noodles' the other day - first time I've done that, but felt so familiar because of Adam's video.

[@AlexE5250]

@@AtomicShrimp wow it’s you! I love your scambaiting videos!

[@theunahime7446]

Amen

[@ezgolf1764]

@@AtomicShrimp the rare check marked youtuber reply comment

[@falloncj]

I really thought he was gonna use calling Lauren "Honey" as a segue into an ad... he's so good at it

[@barbarab9375]

No, that would summon the upside down bear.

[@cringyhuman3210]

@@barbarab9375 lol

[@CaramelliousDa1]

Thank you Honey for helping me! You’re as helpful as the sponsor of today’s video, Honey-

[@craigmackson7595]

I appreciated that step of “feeling like it’s been cooked before.” I have cooked Babish’s Josh’s and Ethan’s food before, but for some reason Adam’s always turn out the best and I had no idea why until that comment and watching this video. Thanks Adam for all the hardwork you put in.

[@ThatOneGuyReal]

Who is Ethan

[@k.1358]

@@ThatOneGuyReal ethan cheblowski (might have butchered his last name lol)

[@TedMosbey100]

@@ThatOneGuyReal Ethan Chlebowski I think. He's a nice dude, also making video recipes on KZbin. He's doing Asian stuff at the moment, I love what he does, but his videos aren't as refined yet.

[@taakotuesday]

Another thing that I think help Adam is the care he puts into pointing out the things you should be looking for in buying ingredients, or in the preparation phases. Like, as an example, Ethan has a video about Mexican-style chopped cheese and peppers, where you roast a poblano pepper with a hunk of pepperjack or Oaxaca cheese inside. When I tried that, the brand of pepperjack I had was way too watery, and it basically evaporated and burned before I was even able to brown the poblano. I couldn't help thinking that if Adam had made this video, he would have made a very clear point about the quality of pepperjack that can be used forcthis recipe, like how he extensively covers the type of low-moisture whole milk mozzarella that's good for home pizza.

[@adahyde4705]

adam/babsh/josh is what i watch for fun, i watch adam to cook from, and he's the person i trust for that

[@samsturm5975]

Really makes you appreciate Adam's pedagogical skills. He was probably awesome to have as a Journalism prof.

[@jasminelee3935]

His rate my prof score is really good and everyone has super nice things to say about him :)

[@proallnighter]

@@jasminelee3935 It never occurred to me to look him up on there. Really makes you see him in a different light. In a good way.

[@FaerieDust]

I've had some exceptionally shitty profs, I'm taking the final for one of them next week. The contrast is honestly kind of extreme - I suspect Adam would be the kind of professor who'd make you love a class even if you'd never had any interest in the topic before (vs my current rude, condescending, sometimes straight up insulting prof who's made my entire project group hate a topic we all think could've been quite interesting). A good teacher makes such a huge difference!

[@meme2514]

You mean pretentious skills. What the hell is pedagogical skills mean? Sheesh making food us not this high brow

[@TheSlavChef]

Here I am watching a 30 minute video of how to make a video. Time well spent when it's Adam!

[@adams3616]

Yeah

[@michaelvanleeuwen3802]

Wait, it was 30 minutes?

[@TheSlavChef]

@@michaelvanleeuwen3802 close to 30, felt like 6

[@meme2514]

No cap

[@TumblinWeeds]

2:52 Adam: see how much clearer that looks? Everyone on mobile: 👁👄👁

[@tarren452]

I honestly paused and squinted at the side-by-side comparison and could not see a difference 🙈😅

[@engu1348]

Same.

[@nandajafarian3715]

literally can't see a difference even on my 4k monitor

[@trenton2951]

I really appreciate how transparent Adam is about his whole process. Really shows that his main focus is his audience and helping them succeed

[@DyslexicMitochondria]

As a content creator myself, I appreciate how much effort you put in your vids Adam. That's why we all love your content so much

[@minty_macaron]

And I also like your content, as a sub for about a month! It’s far more high quality then what your sub count suggests!

[@epicstuff7522]

haha didnt know you watched adam ragusea

[@TheSlavChef]

same!

[@wasdc]

also the fact that he doesnt beg for likes or subscribers means alot

[@DyslexicMitochondria]

@@minty_macaron Subs dont matter to me haha. I just wanna share the knowledge with the world. Thank you for your kind comment

[@TastingHistory]

Thank you for this Adam. Filming and lighting food (or anything) is definitely my weak spot, and this has been illuminating. Can’t wait to try out some of your techniques.

[@BlankPicketSign]

Adam, when you are "abusing" the Focusing Effect for movement, That has terms too! When the focus is going from something close, to something far away, that's called a "Focus Throw" When it's coming from something far to something close up, that's a "Focus Pull" You Pull the focus in, and then you throw it out. Lots of film makers use it to direct attention.

[@xWood4000]

And the zoom that happens is not intentional, it's technically a defect called focus breathing. It can help to make something more interesting, but videographers/cinematographers consider it bad because they want control over it, and purposely use it as an effect if needed.

[@chefzane8714]

I actually love videos like this from content creators when they show the process and not just the final product. It makes them seem more relateable and I wish there were more of them. Well done!

[@kingkool1338]

I relate so much with making decisions while being a procrastinating perfectionist who also has to learn by being hands-on with the subject. Even writing this short and simple comment has taken me several minutes because I write and rewrite it constantly to "fit".

[@TheBLTBrothers]

Holy shit, this exact thing has crippled me throughout my academic career and I've never been able to articulate it. I can spend actual hours writing and rewriting one or two sentences in a paper, only to end up not turing it in due to incompletion. This comment took me 8 minutes to write.

[@BrandonUlloa198]

Why are we like this ;-;

[@pg2854]

I'm 4 months in to "posting" my first video on youtube with hours of footage for various topics and a goal of showing progress over time and yet still being unable to post my starting point because "I know I can make it look better than THAT"... agonizing rewrites are only the beginning, but it's nice to find something relatable in a comment for once... normally I spend 10 minutes crafting a comment and then just hit cancel and move on instead of posting it.

[@jas7256]

17:36 I'm a perfectionist as well, and this piece of advice is pretty timely for me. Thanks Adam.

[@EmptyPantryEntrees]

As a food creator myself, I’ve gotta say Adam, you encapsulate many of the countless topics influence video creation and have condensed it down to a solid synopsis of the creation process. This video is a masters class for beginner home cooks who wanna make food videos look delicious

[@thenakedbaker8100]

So well worded.

[@Zobblerone]

Thank you so much for uploading these "random" behind the scenes videos, despite them having less clicks. I love your way of explaining stuff, I can see the excitement and passion you're leading this channel. Much love from Germany!

[@TorqueBow]

Whenever Adam uploads, it’s like a holiday for me. I love all of your content, Adam. Thank you for being you.

[@epicstuff7522]

ikrrr

[@teunputker]

This!!

[@paulanhalt3609]

Nice pfp. Periphery is one of my favorite progressive metal bands

[@saratakkoush6109]

I really appreciate the amount of thought and detail that adam puts into the recipe videos.. i love this breakdown it feels like i have a backstage view of his setup.. I would love to see Joshua Weissman and chef John do a video like this just because their setups are so different!

[@od1401]

You're so open, helpful and insightful. You don't hoard your knowledge even though you could be inspiring and informing your next competitor or helping existing ones get better. You're a top lad and deserve all your success and I think you've got no threats as you have a unique and entertaining style nobody else can replicate 👍

[@judsonbaker8128]

I love videos like this. I love that Adam is just so sincere about what he does, about his shortcomings, about what he likes about his process. I never feel like he’s fronting, he is a normal guy filming himself in his kitchen and he tells you that. I really appreciate that. It’s like what he said in this video, the philosophy of his channel when it comes to food also goes into the philosophy of the channel as a whole, production and all. Love it.

[@danielkippenhan7148]

Yay I’ve wanted to see this process for a while! Thanks Adam!

[@Fuzzyoshy]

this is great! Adam could teach me about grass growing and I would listen way more than I do to my teachers. In fact, I think he already did that a couple times

[@zacterztx]

He just done that in Onion video.

[@adams3616]

Same

[@patrykkuziemski3044]

I love how everything you do on this channel is so well thought over, it seems like if a person asked you any detail about anything you do you'd have a concrete answer. But that's probably form the fact that practice makes perfect.

[@toast1797]

Feels like I owe Adam something for this video. It's a better course for learning videography than actual paid courses

[@Face_Meat]

Can't wait for Kay's Cooking to give us a behind the scenes look at how she shoots her videos.

[@horacegentleman3296]

Please no

[@auswinr2893]

Now I need How I shoot 'How I shoot recipe videos' Video.

[@hamdy-man2237]

Your style of writing gave me a headache

[@jillkoczent2803]

YES! The feeling that you've cooked the recipes before, just from watching! You nailed how your channel is different from some others, but I never could've put it into words. Thank you for your hard work and consistent awesomeness, Adam!!!

[@tomeaux5396]

You are an absolute gift to the world Adam. Continue absolutely killing it! Thank you for these videos and the work you put in

[@kazuyam1negishi]

Finally, a "behind the scenes" video. I feel like I could use some of what I've learned in my works. Damn, an entertaining informative video. Thanks, Adam! :)

[@ParticularCoconut]

“If given the option to delay a consequential decision, I absolutely will.”

[@thelegendaryklobb2879]

That hit home so bad for me, can relate

[@chriscook509]

Imperfection is perfection. The fact that your shots arnt perfect makes you feel genuine. Dont change, you rock!

[@TheRach995]

i gotta say, your videos have really, properly taught me how to cook. I often just riff on something i saw from a video of yours in the kitchen and it always comes off fantastic, even though i'm not following a specific recipe. Your focus on technique and understanding ingredients has helped a lot.

[@zainabns5501]

So excited for this, especially because he does this at home with such amazing quality🙌

[@SisiYemmieTV]

I like this video! Great insight! I film food myself so really interesting to see this! I tend to use my window light and I like how it turns out (let me know what you think) I do voice overs because it’s easier but need to get crisp sound.

[@FBI-eb3gy]

First because you’re verified KZbin so you’ll get a lot of replies

[@PJZ]

I gotta tell ya...as someone who has created things my entire life and constantly has worked with cameras/lights/editing/sound design...I'm blown away by how a video from a cooking channel somehow inadvertently became one of the best "Not only How-To but Why" basics of filmmaking videos I've ever seen. Nicely done, Adam. Crazy impressive.

[@ChefJusticeHunter]

Thanks Adam, you're the biggest reason I do thus full time now. Every bit of advice is greatly appreciated. Absolutely adore your work sir.

[@Werderkhaner]

Ok, but when will you release the pan fried orange video?

[@jl6842]

Exited to see the behind the scenes!

[@PlanetComputer]

hjkl

[@sodaman5465]

I'm entranced to see the bts

[@justacat2318]

@@PlanetComputer You having a stroke? Cuz I see you type gibberish in lots of other comments

[@TheSlavChef]

indeed!

[@a_little_disquised1101]

Excited? Or 🚪🚶‍♂️?

[@HaphazardHomestead]

This is super helpful. I've been doing so much wrong, and it keeps me from editing and putting out content. Your comments about just accepting bad shots and moving on, have me enthused about working through my poor footage while I'm trying to improve videoing as I go forward. Lack of light and space for lights is my biggest challenge. Thanks very much.

[@tulsatrash]

That almost textile understanding of cooking the things is one of the things I love about your show so much. I mean I also love all the educational bits and the useful information you give us in a way that forms a sort of whole woven together package in our brains which goes together with the really tight shots and making us feel like we've made this before. But as I was saying this really tight shots help form that package in our brains and I appreciate it. Good morning.

[@danielschiffer]

Learned a lot from this! Love the content, Adam :)

[@sirijantey]

I also learn a lot from your video :)

[@mauriciojimenez98]

Love your videos Daniel. I´m from Mexico, have a full time job, and somehow I always make myself some time to watch, learn and try to emulate your videos. You´re without doubts one of the reasons I grabbed my camera after so many years. THANK YOU! 👁👄👁

[@eyeamstrongest]

had an unfortunate chuckle at "then i come out of the closet and its time to edit"

[@wodan74]

Especially on this May 17th, the international day against homophobia (etc)... :-)

[@20102010b]

Good material for the adam ragusea ytp community

[@eyeamstrongest]

@@20102010b lol i was thinking that segment was good for out of context things

[@theelectricant98]

time to get it*

[@theelectricant98]

YTPs rejoice, he has to know

[@4444aliraza]

Hats off for being so transparent. Many thanks

[@hags2k]

I really appreciated the heart and authenticity in this video. One of your best.

[@robert58]

11:48 I was really expecting a *thank you to Honey for sponsoring this video!*

[@Asummersdaydreamer14]

Not a videographer, but find the process and growing/learning pains fascinating. Also, thank you for the subtitles! Feels like KZbin has been making it less accessible to even have the auto generated ones, so know it is appreciated! :)

[@impieman10]

Love this video! I love how helpful Adam is and how committed he is to teaching.

[@ghdk530]

Thank you so much for your genuine generosity ! We feel it in every word you say.

[@BigStarRealFamous]

The "coming out of the closet" shot was beautiful 👌

[@CultureStress]

"Fluff up the noodles" I wasn't aware you shot *those* kinds of videos...

[@gillisjack]

Thank you, Adam! I am a photographer as a hobby, but have photographed weddings and some food still shots. I appreciate your honesty in all of this and learned some very valuable lessons on videography. I also love cooking, which is why I watch you in the first place. Glad you make things fairly simple and straightforward.

[@DanteGrey]

When you mention the thing about laziness this is the reason I'll never stop watching you, there's so many things that you say like that that really come from places of experience not from a book. You speak of yourself in the context of a younger man and I am a younger man myself who has had issues that you've related in videos or is currently going through those same issues that I struggle with. Hearing maybe not things being solved but just an understanding of why they are taking place is so refreshing so thank you for all you do Adam

[@marcberm]

Love it and can't wait for the follow-up on editing. I'm a learn-by-doing guy too, and if I'm going to trust and listen to anything, it's gonna come from other people who've learned the same way that I like to.

[@mofohasteheyelazors]

I love videos like this because they make Adam out to be a sort of renaissance man who can do anything, and then I get to picture him in a floppy hat and poofy shirt since that's how I imagine the image of a "renaissance man."

[@TedMosbey100]

Thanks for showcasing how you've honed your video skills! You're a genuine guy, I love you mate.

[@rohithbaliga]

Dude just roasted beauty youtubers like it's nothing

[@saltypython6891]

As someone who has only ever touched a phone camera, I still watched this whole video 'cause it was so damn interesting. Awesome video, Adam!

[@mrtumytums]

Fascinating to hear you talk about how you want to give audiences a tactile feeling of cooking. Made me realize you have mostly succeeded. I've found myself more comfortable in the kitchen and find it way easier to follow your recipes

[@madrinamakes8863]

Adam, you are an absolute treasure! As someone who has just started a KZbin cooking channel, I really appreciate your generosity sharing all of you hard-won didactic learning. I am looking forward to seeing your video on editing. You da best!!

[@ethanboom1958]

I am literally filming a cooking video for my passion project for my English class. Couldn't be better timing

[@TheSlavChef]

Long live the empire!

[@pablorecio1222]

As someone who is aspiring to record and publish some of my own cooking this is super helpful, thank you Adam!

[@kimshine4011]

I absolutely love your videos. I learn something from every video you make. You are a fantastic teacher. Thank you!

[@patrickbateman4541]

*Why i season my lense and not my camera*

[@jeetadityachatterjee6995]

I feel kind of duped. Your videos looked so natural that I thought you just were putting no thought behind it. I was wrong in the best kind of way. Keep up the great work!

[@WildeMooney]

Such an honest and generous content creator. Thank you, Adam.

[@aminotarobot7486]

as someone who is just graduated in this and is finishing up a videography internship this was really satisfying to watch, and the bit about perfectionism is all too true for me

[@royall4609]

For a second I thought the title said "How I shoot..." and I was like, Woah Adam.

[@beclops]

I bet it was fun syncing those zooms to explain that technique

[@aethro]

I appreciate how far beyond food Adam goes with his videos, whether it's educational/background on the dish, or videos like this!

[@PaulHigham666]

Simply the best video for anyone wanting to start making KZbin cooking videos. Perfect.

[@TheFactFactoryKnowledge]

Why I season my camera and not my pan!

[@fonetyka4365]

25:20 Adam, we're so proud of you coming out of the closet!

[@thegoodwitchluzura]

Wait, really?

[@Ottersauce]

It wasn't until I started watching you, that I felt that I could finally try cooking things more complicated than box Mac and cheese. The vibes and quality of your videos combined with your helpful, family cook style it's very unique! You are getting better, for sure.

[@recipesunclassified8040]

All of your videos are very enjoyable to me and I love your journalistic approach. As a food content creator, this video was especially helpful and very interesting. I really appreciate how you took the time to really go in detail of you process, setup, lighting, sound, etc. I could have easily sat down and watched another hour of this without a problem.

[@workdaygourmet]

I paused to stare at the orange shots in HD vs 4K in theater mode. Then I full screened it on my laptop. Then I went to look at it on my desktop. Other people must have much better eyes 😂

[@kateamarlow]

They looked the same to me, too!

[@Raccoozs]

I love that we get to see his teacher side more in these recent videos

[@God-Emperor_Elizabeth_the_2nd]

Love ya, Adam. Keep doing what you do, it’s superb.

[@terribleatgames-rippedoff]

The YTP-creators are definitely going to have an interesting time with this one. Take it as a quality mark Adam, it is only the good creators like yourself that gets YTP-creating fans. ;)

[@supnava8320]

please do a "How i edit my recipe videos" video. would absolutely love to see that :)

[@mossrunnin9543]

I loved the video, watching you fumble with cameras for years has been my pleasure and the content of yours that I love the most is the history stuff and this kind of video. I love the recipes too, but these are the ones I look forward to the most.

[@grey3247]

Adam is probably one of my favorite KZbinrs, not necessarily my favorite channel, there's only so many cooking videos I can binge at once, but definitely one of my favorite KZbinrs as talking about the person making the video itself

[@fffklan3986]

therapist: adam beauty ragurusea isn't real, he cannot harm you Me: 11:03

[@tenaciousjoda8605]

Poggers ive been waiting for this video

[@PlanetComputer]

asf

[@epicstuff7522]

pog

[@Will_JJHP]

Was not expecting such a long and detailed video, but I'm here for it. Thank you for this. Really inspired to produce content with all this knowledge

[@noshimoshi]

really thankful for the well-made and well-thought-out content you produce, Adam. I can't believe I can access such for free.

[@trevorjones8969]

As someone starting out in film-making (at the age of 57), this video is a revelation. Thanks, very much. Cheers from Blighty. :)

[@Mattiaskrantz]

Yes editing video please😄😄

[@asianboi767]

Mattias I thought you were busy engineering

[@iNsTaNtpUdDiNhEaD]

Thanks for posting this. This video presents a lot of practical and sensible information I hadn't ever stopped to consider. Whenever I get started making videos with food in them, I will have to start with the most rudimentary and jury-rigged equipment, but there are still a lot of useful techniques that can be applied to good effect.

[@fourtii8707]

This is just the knowledge I need right now, fantastic timing, thank you humongously Adam!

[@JetpackYoshi]

Awesome and really helpful as usual Adam! One single thing though, at 16:11, you mentioned a bit about shooting in Log, and how it creates huge file sizes. I think you meant to say shooting in RAW, shooting flat just changes the weighting of the color profile while shooting, allowing a higher range of color data to be captured *without* a higher file size. RAW files *use* a logarithmic capture profile, but footage filmed in Log does not need to be in a RAW format. Canon, sadly, does a very poor job at differentiating this. If you'd like that small file size while allowing for flexibility in post, I highly recommend looking into the DELUTS cLOG3 profile by James Miller. But regardless, thanks a lot for this. Filming myself while cooking is a huge struggle, and I learned a lot seeing how a more experienced creator actually does it.

[@JamieSandel]

Ohhh, it's a Canon thing. I was wondering why he seemed to be equating Log with 10-bit and/or RAW!

[@jackmajhand9463]

I don't understand why you say that RAW uses a logarithmic capture profile. It's just the output of the pixels which is linear on the light intensity. Then there is a gamma correction which turns the signal into a logarithmic scale.

[@HueyGnash]

As someone who work as a photographer, I'm really happy when people appreciate shadows :)

[@CapriKoRn]

I love the shot of your hands coupled with your father's making the mac & cheese. That is so pure and beautiful.

[@ikemeitz5287]

You're a true pro. Fascinating video, Adam.

[@francescog3959]

Adam: sponsors a course-selling platform Also him: shows how to shoot a video for free *logic left the chat*

[@doccolour]

Thanks for coming out of the closet to go behind the scene right before our eyes:)