How to Film with Cheap Equipment

If you're making a film on a budget, you can do it with affordable gear / software.
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the short film: • Inhumane (Short Film)
Host and Creator - Simon Cade
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[@DSLRguide]

the short film is finished! watch it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXy7q5iropdsjsk

[@OlgervandeVliet]

It's become a very nice end result!! So nice, just with a cheap camera.. love it!

[@chrisnathanc.s7729]

After watching this video I'm very glad. You know why ? cause I got what I'm very need What is it? The edits software!!!! Thank you to tell the software name.

[@jirochiam6787]

DSLRguide I watched the short film and this for its process. I admire the effort, and definitely gives it a thumbs up for the film. Great job, not a bad story but it lacked depth, I haven't been through what you had but with my experience I would suggest the story to have an arc even the slightest, because with three minutes there were too many shots being too sluggish in the sense in didn't bring up the matter. It's good that you make audience cross refer to their prior knowledge of the situation as supposed to telling a full story but that makes the story partial. The character lacked development in the sense that the whole story was being explained which i thought was bad. I would find that the night scene seems unnecessary especially if it's difficult to shoot and did little impact because I see no difference between it being shot in day or night. It didn't show how he was not acknowledged but just alone in the streets. Here is a really personal thing that ignoring the presence is not shown. What makes the homeless person feel that way, it's probably The eye contact, that look through part, no visuals supported that except it being a really quick and abrupt flashback. What about inhumane do you intend to bring out? From the attempt it seems like you want to leave a questioning ending with your statement however I would like to see that the dilemma was put clearer because the teacher was put so far away, what does she mean by she should have said something, she was so far away. As a teacher naturally it's difficult to find one that even goes through mental struggle standing up upon a public humiliation which was unnatural as well. I don't know how often that happens in your country but from my point of view what would be a better reflex was straight up chase him off or a more outrageous bully that screams across the thing that they smell. Which defines the main reason for the bully without saying at all if you composed it well. Then a teacher that rescues listens to find out as they settle down. Three minutes would be fine for that. Being an asshole and critique for so Long, I apologise but at the same time those were suggestions and my views, I love the cinematography, reminds me of many old school films like all others, it evoked some thoughts definitely. I appreciate the effort time and production to bring us the contemporary example of how classical filmmakers look at film. like my religion tells my story is king. My religion is filmmaking.

[@anthonyl.7110]

Lol

[@angelmakima]

#Hufflepuff Life hope to see it fam

[@NoSarcasm]

honestly, simon could make a good 2 hour feature film using a potato

[@simon_patterson]

NoSarcasm so true!

[@simonjohnson6763]

NoSarcasm best coment of the year. Is hillarios

[@jirochiam6787]

Potato mark 4 is out named after the man that says no sarcasm

[@GiladZinman]

Kanashii I wish I could like a video more than once.

[@LasVegasEASPhoto8]

Kanashii Yeah! Also 200th like!!

[@TheAzael123]

I think the worst thing a film maker could do is depend on other things/people to just start. When you do that you begin to make up excuses as to why you aren't making enough movies and you get stuck in this mentality. Like Casey Neistat once said and i quote, "you want to be a a filmmaker, you just start, you pick up any camera and you start shooting". And I agree 100 percent with what he means. And if you clearly look back at his content you could see that most of his movies were done by himself. No help from anyone. He was able to beat around that barrier most people give themselves about NOT MAKING ENOUGH and that's why he was able to get really good. Every dumb movie was something new he learned.

[@DSLRguide]

preach

[@TheAzael123]

DSLRguide why don't you start shooting on your own more often? Not like daily blogging but take an idea and make something out of it. Not focus too much on the writing or the actors. I know it's a bit different from what you are used to but I think it would help you gain a better perspective. Love your channel btw. One of my top KZbinrs :)

[@jazzylev]

DSLRguide I really think you are the best filmmaking KZbinr out there. You're my favorite, and every video I watch of yours teaches me so much!!!

[@jazzylev]

DSLRguide in fact I have something I need completed by Monday and I just started. Hopefully it'll come out great.

[@matskalski]

wise words

[@RobayatRahman]

Bro u are the best on you tube who gives honest advise.Appreciate it

[@aakashchndr]

*I second that!*

[@MoeKamli]

yeah man for sure!

[@sewingstoryprojects6178]

Transform Brothers i third that!

[@Matin_M]

Agreed man

[@Rukhaiag]

Transform Brothers Agreed , 100%.

[@diogoalmeidavisuals]

Here's a challenge! Shoot and edit using only a smartphone 📱. Use another phone for sound.

[@kurtflint64]

Diogo Almeida Back in my sixteen-millimeter days I did one with a Fisher Price camera that recorded on audio tape in black and white. it had a fabulous look and we transferred it to 16 mm and edited it at FAF in San Francisco. It was a silent film about gold mining. My exwife`s idea. Sometimes it is the cheapest thing you ever made that you're still the most proud of. Unfortunately I lost the damn reel.

[@canturgan]

Pixelvision, I had one of those. Not exactly high res but it had a look very hard to replicate.

[@OhtheSuffering]

There are actually film festivals popping up now that only accept films that have been shot on phones.

[@LevinBe]

I made one back in the day, with a 1.3 megapixel camera and even edited it on the phone :D It turned out pretty well tho. Was very proud of it.

[@ArefinDipto]

Diogo Almeida already did that .learned a lot

[@ExotiqBeautii]

Am I the only one that wanted to see the finished product? *raises hand and looks around*

[@LiterallyVictoria]

Vani Jay It's uploaded on his other channel called cadevisuals.

[@javierandressantosbonet2914]

dumass

[@iancook54]

He’s the perfect reason why you don’t need a big budget to make a film

[@baileyjuddmusic]

Simon, last month I gave myself a month to write, record, mix and master a 4 track EP I was up still mastering right up until the deadline of 5:00pm and I still reckon it's my best work (having been writing since I was really young) Videos like yours inspired me to set the deadline. Amazing stuff!

[@FraserWilsonFit]

Appreciate the time you put into these vids!

[@moeal3026]

Btw it's nice seeing a smile on your face

[@KiloMegaGigaTerra94]

Genuine and interesting. Best episode yet, thank you Simon. I can't wait to see the film.

[@danielirambona]

After watching the whole video, I say, thanks man! This is exactly what I needed, I do budget Films. Thank You for doing this educational video Simon...

[@angelofwrath8197]

You’re like the best person to learn from. Everything from your calm tone and well paced talking to your technical knowledge, creative freeness and open mind. Disappointed that I haven’t seen any new content from you but I’m sure you’re doing what you love so keep it up

[@tdatvperth02]

Some great advice there Simon can't wait to see the short film

[@BinaBianca]

I just found your channel and I adore the Content you make! Props to you, Sir! For making KZbin great again!

[@MarcusLindblad]

stoked to see the short film

[@DigitalSamTV]

look forward to seeing the film!

[@EricLefebvrePhotography]

Hitfilm Express is awesome. The power it gives you for free is pretty amazing. I use Sony Vegas and that has me covered for 95% of what i do since I do mostly talking head interview style videos. The first time I saw Filmstro in action (in a Film Riot episode) my mind was BLOWN. The level of control you have to score your video is simply amazing especially for someone like myself who is musically challenged. I don't do enough video work to buy a sub to Filmstro but if I had more regular work I'd get a subscription in a heart beat. I recommend it to everyone I know who does video work. When I need a quick music bed for a talking head, I normally just head over to Jukedeck or Incompotech and that works well enough for me. I try to avoid Incopotech because every indie film maker out there and their mother uses those tracks LOL. Jukedeck is pretty interesting. The music is dynamically generated by a computer AI based on a few simple parameters who supply. The music ends up sounding a bit generic but for a simple music bed for a talking head video or tutorial it works great. Again, great video Simon. glad to see you are getting great sponsors supporting your work (I REALLY like Filmstro) and hope you get more so you can create more great content.

[@ChannelX24]

That setup is literally what I use, except I record with a 4K Panasonic Lumix G7! BTW that Rode mic is an excellent microphone.

[@bnwo]

that's quite a big except.

[@ChannelX24]

N.W.A. Yeah I know! I wouldn't really consider the Rode and Tascam stuff we be cheap equipment though.

[@vandelayindustries2971]

Is the Rode with windshield good enough for outside windy conditions? I have the Rode VideoMic (not the Pro) and I can always hear the wind and an always present grainy noise.

[@Bershk420]

This does seem like an interesting challenge to see how far your story telling and creativity takes the film, without being so caught up in the technical side of things. Excited to see the final you came up with!

[@andrewdebenedictis588]

Hi Mr. Cade, My friend and I have recently made our first short film. Your videos have been a huge help and inspiration to us as we do not have expensive equipment (we are broke high schoolers) but we do want to learn and make the best films possible. We watched tons of your videos in preparation for filming and editing. Thank you for helping with these awesome informative videos, it is really helpful to have videos such as this one to show how to make interesting and professional looking films without professional equipment. Keep up the great channel! Thanks again!

[@REOSGaming]

Been waiting patiently for this!

[@MrTheManav]

MLG Dorito too me

[@timothyclark5900]

5:47 looks great. Proper exposure and good composition is all it takes :)

[@poweredthroughgrace1368]

Thank you SOOoo much! I'm so grateful I'm gonna cry. Ive been procrastinating because I felt my equipment wasnt up to par... Or I didn't have everything I "needed". This really got me excited again about shooting and creating! You're insights, style and ideas are refreshing and an absolute Godsend. Bless you

[@chipio]

Fantastic! I can't wait to see the result next week!

[@NoSarcasm]

Haha, its been over a week and I'm dying to see the short film... upload it, Simon!!

[@onerugrat]

Great vid! Cant wait to see the short film. Its amazing what a little color grading does to the film.

[@afikasongezo]

Thank you so much Simon Cade. You are a true golden discovery for filmmakers that are just starting out like me. God bless and I hope you achieve everything you want and more. Thank you again.

[@JohnNotWick]

Good video you helped me on my first film

[@DrDoinks]

Great video DSLRGuide! Your destroying every amateur filmmakers excuses, video by video!

[@louisstephen3425]

it's the most relaxing thing ever. You could be talking about about anything and I would still love this.

[@natechevalier9828]

The font and effect for it is sooo cool!

[@TheDeoxis98]

the fucking best channel on youtube.

[@jackbisson9226]

That was a great challenge to yourself. I like the film even more now.

[@mayowasworld]

GOOD JOB!!! I really love your channel it's always spewing so much positivity. Your channel is what encouraged me to make my first documentary!! Thank u!

[@xxiamxx5535]

you never cease to amaze. Thank you so much.

[@dorupero]

I didn't know you could actually get actors cheaply...but where? Craigslist?

[@2008ilovemusic]

Dorupero Facebook actor/filmmaker groups

[@simon_patterson]

Dorupero given only half of them showed up, it appears that you get what you pay for when it comes to actors!

[@inventiigeneration5620]

yeah actors may not be free unless they are your friends

[@nictheartist]

I think if they respect you and your work, and if you in turn send them a clip they can use in their showreels, you may be able to get decent actors that are still waiting for their big break :-)

[@Binko1999]

Go to a Uni.

[@lucapappalardo8415]

I advice all the new filmmakers to start on their own using what they already have !! In the cinema world there is not only money ! In the past the best film directors were producers, DOP, gaffer... and they just did what their minds told them !!!!! this is cinema, it's an art, it's a businesse but always needs good ideas.....not good equipment..... Have you ever seen some backstages from kubrick's or hitchcock's movies ? Did you know that during shining's shootings Stanley used to go to jack's room saying that he had changed something in the script ?.....HE DID IT EVERYDAY ! P.S. Intersting channel

[@NoobVisions79]

Simon! Again a fantastic video! Thank you for your work here on youtube.

[@tomedwards81]

Really interesting. Thank you. Looking forward to seeing the short film.

[@Feeetzy]

Any other aspiring filmmakers wanna help one another out? Comment below and we can all give each other feedback!

[@TheyCallMeCotton]

lets grow together

[@hocadidilyocuttCAP]

Your thumbnail is a little crooked.

[@RubenKemp]

Davinci Resolve is a great alternative with some extra's.

[@simon_patterson]

Ruben Kemp I'd love to use it but can't get it to load my footage on PC.

[@timheidler1482]

What format is your footage?

[@TodessternNews]

Ruben Kemp hitfilm is better

[@hunter-hh2mn]

+Jo He not for colour correction

[@RubenKemp]

Exactly. The free version may not have the cool effects and bonuses hitfilm has, but the color correction in the free version is just outstanding.

[@2MuchSwag4Funzies]

Can't wait to see the outcome. Also, I wish you did more advanced stuff but I really love that you make these kinds of videos because you make the most sense for beginners.

[@RushatGabhane]

Inspired by you i went out and shot a video entirely on smartphone and focused all on the audio and the content itself rather than editing and all the nice shots. It's called Page 1 of 365 | A poem. I think I really pushed myself beyond my limits. Thanks Simon!

[@GridVidsKyleKaestner]

The DJI Osmo mobile is a great tool for film makers on a budget.

[@the-mb5ys]

True that

[@Bumper210]

Filmstro is such amazing app, love it so much :3

[@batmansdragon8820]

This is one of my favorite channels on youtube for a couple different reasons. Thanks for posting informative content like this.

[@leroy0053]

absolutely love this man. please keep doing what you do!!!

[@LunarPriestessYT]

This is still too expensive for me. :(

[@dangelo1369]

You got a cellphone? Start with that. You don’t need sound; make a silent film. You don’t have a cast? You be the star. You CAN tell a story in 7 minutes or less. Commercials do it in :30-:60 seconds Cartoons tell a story complete with gags in 7 minutes. You can too.

[@vawschnier5146]

I wishI I'd seen this 15 years ago...

[@WangleLine]

hehe same

[@gambardella1209]

I love that you're going back to the basics, they're always helpful. Thank you

[@OfficialBERG]

Thanks again Simon! Love your Content!

[@OsmanCarim]

Where's the short film?

[@DSLRguide]

coming next week! just need a bit more time with it

[@OsmanCarim]

DSLRguide. Awesome, looking forward to it!

[@canadude6401]

on "cadevisuals" channel I suppose

[@isaiaharmbruster8446]

Osman Carim it's going to be uploaded next week

[@wimisdeliefdeful]

By comments, is now online

[@kovacsbalint3317]

What font did you use?:)

[@cheesynoongah]

I can't wait for this film to see how it turned out!!!

[@danielaleu7827]

I just wrote a short film and I legit am in a cheap budget. I think you just saved this project for me. Great video man!

[@samstep6689]

8:20 RIP APPLE OUTRO 2017

[@nolanwoodward5365]

What website do you use to find actors?

[@yeahheyyayya4745]

Nolan Woodward .

[@charles6509]

Nolan Woodward ask your friends

[@WoodenFilms]

FB acting groups are good places to start.

[@Badboyifier]

CharlieFS nobody thought of that

[@charles6509]

kipupking is that sarcastic?

[@Magictrickslol]

The short was incredible. The sound really did make it cinematic.

[@curbcut97]

I get so stoked every time simon uploads a new video, honestly

[@Zafirr]

where is the actual video? -_- the one you made with the cheap camera?

[@SAndSPictures]

Watch the full episode. He mentions he's releasing it next week.

[@canturgan]

As long as the audio is good the visuals can be ropey and you can get away with it. The converse is not true.

[@3AMREVIEWS]

Hey, thanks and great channel. Whenever I'm feeling down about getting something going, your videos always give me lots of inspiration.

[@CradyLab]

NIcely done, Simon. Filmstro looks intriguing. Will definitely give it a go

[@SammyBFilms]

Challenge accepted! :-)

[@lorenzodossi]

I'm italian, is there any ways I can help you traslating your videos?

[@DSLRguide]

absolutely! if you'd like to add Italian subtitles to any of my videos, I'd really appreciate that. here's how: support.google.com/youtube/answer/6054623?hl=en-GB

[@jessemattinen3173]

DSLRguide i like you videos and i from finland more videos

[@valentinmanyanin9871]

Can you link me this short film?I'm very impressed by your work

[@bluenetmarketing]

Lorenzo - I need to talk with you. I just subscribed. I need you to translate a song for me into Italian. Are you interested?

[@lorenzodossi]

bluenetmarketing shure!

[@guywittamic]

Cool man! I'm excited to see the film!

[@Petrichor]

Can't wait to see the result.

[@SAndSPictures]

It's been a week. Where the film at?

[@BananaRolan]

probably tomorrow

[@frex187]

Who the fuck would have used that camera when smartphones exist?

[@zerkorj]

Frex You dont gave mic input on smartphones...

[@frex187]

You could use a seperate device to record it, and then sync it

[@lousindadupuy6346]

This is my favorite KZbin video. It has inspired me to move forward with my desire to make films on a small budget. Thank you so much!

[@JesseDriftwood]

It came together incredibly well. Sound design was excellent, really sells it.

[@swaygfx]

some of the best films arent shot in 4k... think about that...i've seen a short film shot with a drone and it was better than half of these huge " red dragon" films

[@olehilin6609]

Awesome! The best filmmaking inspiration I've seen on KZbin! You're the man!

[@me_myself_andi7127]

I keep coming back to this when I lose track of what's really important in filmmaking. Thank you Simon.

[@micaboomedia4818]

I am right there with you. I can probably account for 50 of the views on the counter. When ever I get stuck and feel like I need some new gear to get unstuck, I come back here, reflect on the message, and go back to my gear shelf and realize I have more than everything I need to get the job done. Thanks Simon!!

[@MaximShelkov]

Great Vid Simon!

[@TakeNoteMusic]

Excited to see what you ended up with at the end of all that!

[@atlanticdriftfishing6451]

Another great video Simon

[@liquidcooled877]

Nice work. What I really like about this video is your follow through. Even though things did not go your way you didn't give up. You also shared that. Which when things don't go they way you want can be so difficult. Nice work! Keep at it and I can't wait to see the film.

[@nz4reel]

Awesome video, inspiring to all film-makers! I am so glad I found this channel.

[@KieranWay]

Great video Simon, keep inspiring

[@gusy6129]

I watched the actual Short before watching this video. Y'all did a great job on it.

[@olufemilawal]

This was incredible helpful!! Thank you!

[@zackjoseph8441]

looked at your short film after watching this video its SOLID i loved man. GREAT WORK!!!!!

[@nmrfilms]

This was really interesting, I can't wait to see the short film. I love the look of the shots you showed, especially the one at 4:10. The background in that shot almost looks like rear projection. Just about everything I see now looks really smooth and clean, which is nice sometimes, but I miss that textured look.

[@BastinFilms]

Thanks for the inspiration. Shooting my next short in two days and on a tight deadline!

[@imaginationscene]

This is very inspirational. Someone actually using cheap gear, gives hope to those of us who have shoe string budgets. Thanks Simon.

[@samuelfunk4142]

Thanks for always being so inspirational

[@TotallyGoodatGames]

That Filmstro demo was amazing. I've never heard of such a program, it's a really cool idea!

[@NHPork]

I loved this! Your videos are my favorite!!!

[@aquabro1315]

Dude your awesome! Your so genuine and give great advice!

[@gyedit]

Great, useful, honest video!!! I really appreciated! Thank you so much!

[@DonalLeader]

Well done, Sam,. Great video and inspirational in its content. I am nearly three times your age learning all the time how to do filming well. I love your commentary because it is always both gut honest and ambitious. Keep doing what you do and remain close to your ideals.

[@AlbaAdventures]

Just getting around to seeing this.. The footage at 6:43 is filmed in NYC on the UWS. Funny as I was just in that station and grew up in that area.. Very cool. It amazing what you can do with inexpensive and older equipment. We have been thinking to finally make the move to 4k - though wonder if we should hold out another year.

[@theryaner]

Great work man. I actually love the image coming from old, cheap cameras. Especially if the sensor is a CCD.

[@HanfM]

You are so inspirational. Thanks a lot!

[@carloschen3961]

You are my favorite KZbinr!!!! Thanks for the inspiration.

[@jw_film]

Once again proving content over equipment. Brilliant as always Simon.

[@telepathy90]

yeah really good honest reviews and videos. love your work. keep it up

[@GrumbleTheBear]

Nothing makes an amateur shoot better than go-getting actors with positive attitudes. I've don't think I've ever had a shoot where actors didn't drop out last minute and it's always so much better when the actors that do turn up and understanding and up for doing a good job!