How to Film Real Estate Videos for Beginners

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[@ImaginedFilms]

I'd love to see how you edit real estate videos.

[@sethgivens]

Good stuff! Nice work! I would be interested in seeing your editing process.

[@jimhart908]

Great video, lots of information and explained very efficiently. I would love to see part 2 on post-editing the video?

[@KennoCaptures]

"I missed this axe" had me cracking 😂😂😂 GREAT video, Myles!! Really helpful!

[@ShotByMyles]

Haha thanks a lot!

[@sonoferin54]

Yea noticed that after you mentioned it.. was cracking up.

[@sonoferin54]

Do you or have you thought about making a full course on this subject. I'm looking to get into real estate filming and photography, I have pretty much what your explaining except I also have a dji pocket Osmo and a hand made boom for it. Would love to see a course in depth.. not that this isn't.. this is a very good video, thanks

[@ShotByMyles]

@@sonoferin54 Thanks Martin, it's certainly something I'm thinking of but honestly not sure if and when I'd get round to it. Appreciate your comment though, thank you! I've never used the Osmo but I saw the KZbinr 'Mark Art Now' made a brilliant video with it, might be worth looking up :)

[@brashreligion683]

that's where I keep my axe

[@beinion94]

Such a great and really detailed guide. Im gonna re-watch this video many many times for All the tips. Just wow! 👏

[@peterb9820]

One of the best and most concise real-estate video tutorials - thank you! This is very helpful and look forward to your editing video along with follow up topics and videos. - Peter

[@ShotByMyles]

Thank you Peter!

[@yarakayyali2103]

Thank you! I’ve been researching real estate videography for weeks, and your video had everything I was looking for!

[@franciscofigueiredo5365]

Perfect man, I agree with everything you said, from the beginning to the end. Really pro and no bullshit.

[@ShotByMyles]

Thanks Francisco!

[@brashreligion683]

I always love working with agents that know what they want as far as which details to spend time on. Some high end agents still don't know what's priority, so it's good to know these things yourself.

[@ShotByMyles]

Absolutely! Just having a good eye for what's valuable for buyers and what the selling points of the property are will help a lot

[@OyratMongol]

Thank you so much for this great video! I am very new to videography. I recently bought a Ronin SC and Sony A6400 with the included 16-50 lens. I've been getting very frustrated by not being able to get those smooth, drone-like shots that I see on KZbin. But in this video I found answers to many of the questions that I've had. Thank you very much again!

[@markshirley01]

Thanks Myles that was a very thorough video. It's nice to see how you've stuck with the same camera and learned how to use it inside and out. I'm trying to pluck up the courage to 'upgrade' my D750 after 5 years of use.

[@ShotByMyles]

Thanks Mark! I’d be lying if I said I didn’t get itchy feet but the GH5 is still very capable, especially when you consider the 10 bit modes :) I’d only upgrade for a significant improvement that I think could make a difference to my bottom line 👍🏻

[@thinkmediasocial]

thank you for your time, definitely I wanna see the edit video next. Tku man

[@example1media]

Thank you for your time! Great insight! The video on your edit work flow would be awesome, and appreciated.

[@zr22media]

Great work Myles! Keep these vids coming...so informative.

[@jamesm9560]

Oh snap! Hey man this is exactly what I was looking for thank you so much the level of detail is exactly what I want.

[@ShotByMyles]

Awesome, glad to hear it!

[@accessmediaable]

great tips! id also say get tight into corners of the rooms and get 3 walls in the frame for better wide shot!

[@ShotByMyles]

Thanks for the comment and your suggestions, totally agree!

[@philipstewartphoto]

Great video, Myles! Been doing property photography for a long time now but never ventured into video work. Looking into it now and this was eally useful. Cheers!

[@ShotByMyles]

Great to hear that Philip, good luck with it!

[@axelestrada]

Thanks for sharing such great advice! I look forward to your editing workflow video.

[@mirimoore8317]

Very well curated. Thank you . A videographer who know his stuff. Enjoyed your moves. Thank you Myles

[@ShotByMyles]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@shamirkuruvilla]

Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!!

[@davidwilliams4412]

Thank you Myles for creating this video, I am an agent in Surrey and also a fairly good photographer - however creating property videos are a whole new thing to learn. Since the Covid lockdown I have more time to learn a new skill and have done a few property videos. I wished i had seen you guide first! Really really helpful - thank you! I use premier pro to edit my footage, it would great to see you editing guide if possible?

[@ShotByMyles]

Thanks David! I would be demonstrating on Final Cut but the edit tutorial is on my list to do :) From your perspective what's the best way for a videographer to kick off a partnership with an agent? All the best in the lockdown!

[@kbailey0525]

I’ve watched so many videos and this is finally the one I need! Thanks friend. Liked! Subscribed!

[@ShotByMyles]

Glad to hear that, appreciate it Kristen!

[@remarkablerealtors4407]

Thank you very much! I love your tips and I know that my video will be much better from now on!

[@sekitaekrek7556]

SIMPLY AMAZING TIPS THAT YOU CAN INSTANTLY USE!

[@silverquinnproductions]

Great Video!!! The one tip I have for beginners is also be careful of mirrors and reflections. Not a good look. lol

[@ernestodelacruz3255]

Bro you’re so good, you did an amazing job explaining everything in clear detail. Earned a sub for sure!

[@ShotByMyles]

I really appreciate that Ernesto thank you!

[@LimitsBeyondMeasure]

Thank you for this Myles!

[@AbeSeven]

You my friend are awesome! Thank you for this video, I need it a north and this is just what I need it, got some ideas off it and great tips too. Looking forward to more content from you. Thank you for making this video.

[@ShotByMyles]

Thanks Abe!!

[@TheSkibo4ka]

Thank you so much from Kyiv, Ukraine! I'm going to shoot different kinds of apartments, your advice really help

[@edwinmumbe95]

Thanks for the video. Can't wait to see the editing process

[@mvabiv]

Best “shooting real estate video” by far. Thanks man. You prepped well for today’s shoot.

[@ShotByMyles]

Thanks a lot!

[@terrywadkins2439]

Very informative and fun to watch tutorial. Thank you!

[@frontporchmedia]

I really enjoyed this video. Gave me a lot of ideas about different types of b-roll shots. Thank you!

[@ShotByMyles]

Great to hear that, thank you!

[@JaumeBeato]

Million thanks for the tips. Great color grading!

[@rickmera7]

Awesome job, I found this video very useful, it should be a series of videos of this style that would help us a lot, thanks for the content.

[@OURwpg]

YEAH!!!! to an editing process video! 🤩

[@craighume2182]

Super helpful Myles. I knew there would be only video I would need to watch on this subject....and I kind of like the axe vibe!

[@ShotByMyles]

Thank you Craig! I think I might need to get on this axe train too :D

[@markbrierley3448]

Thanks Myles, great vid, as a photographer of Real Estate and Architecture, I am constantly being asked to provide video as well. Certainly a lot of great tips to up my video game.

[@ShotByMyles]

Great to hear that Mark, appreciate it!

[@brandonisaac6007]

This video is really good! Thank you

[@freeform2020]

Absolutely awesome - thanks for making this. I really need to work out what I'm doing wrong with colors.. either shooting or in post. Yours look so good!

[@ShotByMyles]

I’ll message you on FB!

[@jerrrrrrrrbear]

@@ShotByMyles possible to give a few pointers in reply to this message? Appreciate your work!

[@ShotByMyles]

@@jerrrrrrrrbear shooting: nail the white balance and exposure. That’s too much to cover in a KZbin comment, but essentially I want the white balance set in camera manually to suit the scene, so white, greys and blacks look neutral with no warm or cool cast. Exposure should be good so that the room isn’t dark or overexposed. I try to protect my highlights unless it makes the room too dark, in which case I make the room look good because brightening anything in post is likely to introduce noise. Learn your waveform or histogram (whatever tool your camera has) to ensure your interiors aren’t too dark or too bright. I’d increase ISO as a last resort, i try to get good exposure using aperture, then shutter speed (I’ll lower to 1/50 for extremely slow 50P movement) and otherwise I’d raise the ISO. In post- set the exposure so that blacks are near the bottom of the waveform and the brightest parts of the scene go up to the top / 100 IRE. Adjust white balance by using a neutral colour in the room (you can use a mask to isolate that area so you only see that colour) and use a vector scope to judge whether your neutral colours are in the middle where they belong. Good luck!

[@benihanatravels5350]

Amazing! Just purchased a gimbal after watching this. I would love to see the editing process!

[@maggiemay8303]

I would really love to see a “how I edit” video!!

[@charlesnorm4883]

Brilliant video. I’ve been interested in getting into property videography for a while and have watched A LOT of videos on the topic, and this is by the far the best explained, most informative and helpful one I’ve come across...I’d be interested to know more about the business side things; how do you find your clients, how did you start, and what helped you get momentum? Just great stuff, thanks for making this and look forward to seeing more.

[@ShotByMyles]

Thanks Charles! Like any business, your network is huge in getting opportunities, if you know someone who knows someone in the business, it’s going to help to get in with them. I personally would shoot the odd free project to build a portfolio and then you have to approach estate agents / realtors showing your value. It’s a competitive industry and honestly I don’t do much of it anymore. Good luck!

[@JamesSmith-ug2iz]

tight review... thanks!... looking forward to the editing follow on

[@alejcisneros]

Best video anywhere!!! Thank you. I would be very interested in the editing as well.

[@dustin6625]

Epic video mate! Thank you 👍🏼

[@Recoverystore]

Great video, thank you! Would love to see how you edit these

[@jyotismovieshelf]

Thanks for this video. Loved it. Would definitely like to see a video on editing a real estate video!

[@pentouchgalleria]

I really needed this at this moment . I hope I get the opportunity to execute it perfectly according to your lessons....u good sir

[@michaeldutsonlandscapephot2184]

Excellent video Myles. Very concise, very clear and succinct. Nice shots too!

[@ShotByMyles]

Much appreciated, thanks!

[@sebfleebee]

Awesome and helpful video, thank you so much!

[@tomzphone]

one of the better videos on youtube. thanks.

[@ShotByMyles]

Wow, thanks!

[@rebeccageorge4662]

so comprehensive and helpful! thank you!

[@ShotByMyles]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@marcieandmarksinger347]

A rare example of tips from someone with excellent results to back it up!

[@ShotByMyles]

Really appreciate those kind words, cheers!

[@shantzcollymore9110]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. It was very comprehensive and straight forward. Thank you so much!

[@ShotByMyles]

Thank you!

[@kyledeboor]

Thanks Myles! Super helpful video, exactly what I was looking for

[@ShotByMyles]

Good to hear it, cheers Kyle!

[@NickandCindyDavis]

Definitely would like to see a how to edit real estate video. This video was amazing and informative

[@ryansones1626]

Great video! Yes on the edits video!

[@chani2411]

This was awesome mate. Thanks.

[@lovefirst6157]

great video again and yes please do a video on editing real estate videos.

[@fabiomorich]

Thank you for the tips Myles!

[@ShotByMyles]

And thank you for leaving a comment!

[@BeatBasement]

Cheers Myles! This was super informative!

[@ShotByMyles]

Appreciate the comment Srdjan!

[@iancrowsonys]

Excellent, one of the best I've seen of its type

[@ShotByMyles]

Thank you for the kind comment Ian!

[@jordanruzic3665]

Really great in-depth video! Thanks!

[@ShotByMyles]

Thanks for watching!

[@ejones3266]

Extremely helpful, thank you!

[@ShotByMyles]

Thanks for watching!

[@christophercmosley]

Got my first real estate gig tomorrow and this really helped ease my mind. Thanks a lot.

[@ShotByMyles]

Christopher Mosley good luck!

[@brotheroff9393]

How did it go? Any tips?

[@GuidoAlbornozCarrazza]

Excellent!! great job! Thank you!

[@gabequezada2066]

fantastic video!!! Thank you

[@EDSC_CANADA]

Fantastic informational video! Thank you for posting!

[@ShotByMyles]

Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@lourdesylagan8835]

Thanks. Nice tips. Please send more!

[@tourstayplay]

Great video thank you!

[@krisclarke3000]

Spot on!

[@LuisAlvarez-fj5ny]

Best summary and quick tutorial I've ever seen! concise and insghtful. Please, could you comment on how you do focus?

[@ShotByMyles]

Thanks Luis! On the Laowa 7.5mm on the GH5 it’s really easy- because the lens is so wide the depth of field is deep (especially if stopped down to f2.8 or more), so if it’s at about infinity focus then almost everything will be sharp, especially because nothing is too close to the camera as it’s on a gimbal doing the wide shots of the rooms. That lens is fully manual so no AF! I only focus manually myself as AF isn’t great on the GH5 anyway :)

[@tedfoss6760]

Very nice. An outline to follow.

[@PhotoBrad]

Fantastic video and great advice. Thank you.

[@thaniasabira5983]

Very helpful, thank you Myles!

[@ShotByMyles]

My pleasure!

[@milapolecom]

Nice production quality videos. Thank you - future Real Estate Agent

[@RayonWhittaker]

Great insights Myles.. Super happy that you took the time out to create such a detailed video. I'd love to see your editing and how you manage such. Also, what advice would you give for someone who doesn't yet have a portfolio to present to new prospects?

[@ShotByMyles]

Thanks a lot! Obviously if it were me I’d try and make it a priority to shoot at a suitable property if at all possible. Otherwise if you have any connections already with anyone in the industry, that’d be massive if they could give you some work or a chance to shoot. Without a portfolio I’d imagine it’s really tough (I think it is already a competitive market) but maybe if you were able to get in by doing some free or heavily discounted work that might be an option?

[@lawrencenisbett7579]

Amazing video mate, well done

[@chasingit2262]

Awesome Work, Cant wait to see more👌

[@ShotByMyles]

Thanks so much!

[@juliekmunden]

Yes, don't overlook tidying the room before filming. Homeowners can overlook this a lot and you spend time moving buckets of laundry or filming around around a mess in the kitchen. Good stuff! TFS!!

[@ShotByMyles]

Far too much time wasted doing that! Thanks for watching and commenting :)

[@philipcook6191]

Brilliant, thank you!

[@Sunshinecoastphotography]

Excellent video! Well done. Thanks for making this!

[@ShotByMyles]

Thanks for watching Doug!

[@nacholara8419]

Really nice tutorial! Thank youu

[@alexabeltins7942]

Well done this is brilliant video! Easy to understand and very detailed. THANK YOU :-) Deffo interested to see your work in post

[@ShotByMyles]

Thanks a lot Alex!

[@hurakend17]

Nice One! Thank you!

[@shouldigetit]

Great video Myles. Thanks!

[@ShotByMyles]

Much appreciated!

[@groncal]

Great vid and very direct. Would love to see the editing vid!

[@martinduffy3835]

Really really great video.... I was greatly impressed mate. I am looking to get into this soon. I have a gh5, an osmo pocket and a mavic zoom... This has got me psyched.. Keep the videos coming love it

[@ShotByMyles]

Thanks a lot, appreciate it!

[@MrFruitstick]

Great video mate! 😎👍🏻🤙🏻

[@AndrewTanielian]

Great explanations. Thank you!

[@ShotByMyles]

Cheers Andrew!

[@joewiththeshot]

Nice axe! I feel like this may have just leveled up my music videos. Your shots are clean and smooth. Thanks for the video and ya, seeing the edit would be very cool.

[@ShotByMyles]

Thanks a lot man! It’s my next video, it’s just difficult to get the time at the moment!

[@joewiththeshot]

@@ShotByMyles No worries. Subbed and looking forward to it.

[@mr.woodstock3817]

Awesome....just what I needed to get started!

[@ShotByMyles]

Good luck!

[@davidbuckingham435]

That opening reel was stunning

[@ShotByMyles]

I appreciate that David, cheers!

[@husariaproductions4240]

Great stuff thank you ! Just getting started! So this is great.. also...THE AXE !? Lol

[@ShotByMyles]

Don’t forget the axe check :)

[@AtlantaHomesforSale]

Great content with lots of valuable tips. Thanks for sharing.

[@ShotByMyles]

Glad it was helpful!

[@yanavacula2857]

Thanks Miles, very helpful! Could you please do a video on how you edit a real estate video as well?

[@rexfunk]

Great info. Thanks. I’d enjoy seeing your editing process, quick and dirty start to finish.

[@ShotByMyles]

Thanks! It’ll be my next video I think, just swamped with work :(

[@rexfunk]

@@ShotByMyles That’s a good problem to have! Thanks for sharing your insights.

[@etchd_]

Amazing mate. Really well put together and clear. 👌🙏

[@ShotByMyles]

Too kind, thank you!

[@avalumunyohol6409]

You are so cool...taking your time...Oh my God, I love this Guy and his content! New Sub and like. Shooting tomorrow.

[@ShotByMyles]

Haha thanks a lot, good luck with the shoot!