HOW TO FILM YOURSELF: 7 Tips for Every Solo Creator

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Question of the Day 💡What camera are you using to make KZbin videos? Let us know! *** Watch my KZbin Studio Setup on One Stand HERE ➡ kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmHaY6Zrm9-giac

[@linaintech]

I am using cell phone 📱

[@doctorcleanromania]

Lumix G7 14-140mm and Huawei P30 with DJI Osmo 3

[@IsraelcuTomer]

iphone 12 pro

[@thefirestarterpack4235]

Currently using a T6i with a Sigma 18-35/1.8.

[@ViktorSwimwell]

I use a cell phone or an entry level Kodak :)

[@karatjuicepodcast]

I recently bought a white balance card for $15 bucks and it was a great investment because it helps me to get my white balance perfect before recording. The key to getting better at filming yourself is getting some quality lighting and understanding white balance, exposure, and aperture and how they all work together. Happy creating and good luck to everyone on your journey!

[@potentialreality]

I recently bought a white balance card too. It has proved a very good investment.

[@karatjuicepodcast]

@@potentialreality Absolutely !

[@Djmatch93]

Any videos you recommend to help learn about these things?

[@karatjuicepodcast]

@@Djmatch93 DSLR Video Shooter & Gerald Undone.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

If you have an iPhone and a Apple Watch you can start / stop, frame and adjust zoom and focus from your watch.

[@RPP_TV]

is iphone better than android because i dont really like restrictions that apple gives

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

@@RPP_TV I have a cooking channel so not the right person to ask about all tech, just sharing what I have / use for tip one about being able to frame your shot, focus and start / stop recording which I do with my watch and phone and it works great for me vs a dedicated camera with a flip screen.

[@Fortunafemenina]

So many tipsssssss. Can’t wait to implement

[@shannonskiptomylife]

Nolan you never disappoint! Yes to checking your filming before you get halfway into the video and realize the audio isn’t on!

[@nolanmolt]

It's the worst 😂

[@alfonsonation]

Checked my recommended and didn't even realize this was JUST uploaded. Yet again, Think Media proves to be very helpful in a high quality, straightforward video. Thanks. I live alone and have been a solo creator for over 11 years...and while a good bit of these I've self-learned, there was a good bit that I didn't actually think of yet. Thanks so much guys!

[@nolanmolt]

Awesome, glad it helped!!

[@DhruvCanada]

Definitely shooting myself has given me alot of *experience and confidence in front of the camera :)*

[@AkeebaMaze]

This was so helpful, the validation I need to start doing these things consistently. Epidemic sound has also helped me, but the only think bad about it is that you basically need to keep paying for their service forever or your videos will be demonetized.

[@letstalk6951]

Correct me if I’m worng, but ; when you pay the rights, publish the video and you stop the contract - there is no reason to demonetize the video?

[@Fueled.vision]

@@letstalk6951 if you had an account when posting then it's all good

[@oneL]

Thanks

[@DavidLindgren89]

These tips are really great for a solo creator! Well done!! 👏

[@jerrygee941]

Very informative, well paced, & great Outro into the next video. Thanks for the great video!

[@SociableSocialWorker]

Love the pole idea for your room and adding the lights and mic etc

[@CookinwithHilda]

I love this tips! I do the cameras, lights, microphone and editing myself and everything that can help me to improve is welcome! ☺️ I wish I can leave a set up though! My kitchen is where I film and wouldn’t work if I leave all my gear there. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@nolanmolt]

You got it!

[@UncleJessy]

200k+ subscribers and still learning some amazing tips & tricks thanks to this channel…. LOVE that GoPro chest mount idea

[@WilderPathFarm]

Thank you so much!!! Im currently putting my makeup on for film day today and I love listening to your videos while I get ready for batch filming. Being a solo creator can be difficult but these simple tips really make the day go so much smoother. Thanks for the fantastic content as always! Have a fantastic day guys

[@nolanmolt]

Awesome, of course!

[@armychris384]

Still struggling to take action and this video is just what I needed. Thank you!

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Thanks! You've got this!!

[@SunTzuMedia]

After I lost everything i worked for on KZbin after being nuked and I've been watching you to grow and surpass my previous subs etc. Thanks bro! You've helped so much

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Glad to hear it, keep crushing!

[@melissinha73]

Great tips. I think the shot list is the best of the tips you provided, it applies to all people who have BRoll. Thank you!! Planning shots in advance is important.

[@SamCableguy]

We got this guys! Dont give up. This is gonna be our year!

[@JeiCos]

Here's something I do that would help people that don't have a flip out screen like you said in tip 1 (I do have a flip screen, but the camera is too far away for me to do anything while in front of it). If you know where you want to stand/sit to record, you can put something tall enough right in that spot, and pull focus on that from the behind the camera. I use my desk chair with a wooden stool on top of it, then put something I can focus on, on the stool. Then I pull my focus until that object is in focus. Since it's directly where I'll be standing/sitting, I know that I will be in focus when I start recording.

[@MagMirror]

Great video! MagMirror could be a perfect fit for your creative process, offering real-time screen mirroring to ensure flawless framing and adjustable LED lighting to enhance your shots. Its portable design with a built-in power bank makes it an essential tool for creators on the go. Keep up the awesome work!

[@tayinternational]

I saw the easter egg 😅 and yes I have been using the notes app to help organize my videos but I never thought about a shot list , great tip 👍🏾

[@KhadijahSo.PharmD]

Thank you. Appreciate all tips especially getting coverage, creating a list, and investing in yourself. Well done.

[@nolanmolt]

Thanks!

[@SebastianFriedrichVisuals]

Quick tip for all who just go and order a NinjaV or an even more expensive monitor. Chances are you got a monitor at home already (because you cannot edit your video without a screen lol) just plug the hdmi cable into your pc monitor and your good to go - no extra cost and a bigger screen - at least that's the best advice I would give you when filming at home!

[@BlackapinoTheTechGuy]

*I like Tips for Solo Creators as Most whom including Myself are Solo Creators, but tips like this are VERY valuable as I expect from Think Media*

[@HopeandFutureDevotions]

I took notes! I’m a solo creator myself. I made the biggest mistake of filming without testing the present audio setup which was new. Now I’m working around it to make it sound good.🤦‍♀️ thanks for the tips!

[@EmadBro]

Nolan, you are my FAVORITE at Think Media man. Great job explaining!

[@nolanmolt]

that means alot, thank you!!

[@Tingtvph9226]

Thats why i need to improve my style for vlogging and i need to create a cinematic shots. Thank you sharing this video.

[@HEY-ITS-COREY]

Nolan, you have improved so much since joining Think. I love watching the team grow. Can I ask what band that is on your Apple Watch...it makes it look kind of like a GSHOCK... loves that. I am currently looking for a rolling desk where I can build my all-in-one battle station here in 2022...so tired of big clunky lights stands and a folding table from 2019.

[@VinnyMedina]

Thanks for the solo tips! I currently record everything and edit myself! It’s tough but I honestly sometimes enjoy doing it myself 😅

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Nice! Keep crushing it!!

[@mcmaschio]

Another Think Media video helping us creators up our game 💯 Thanks TM 💯

[@soulflowyoga1]

Such good advice for an up and coming KZbinr. Thanks 🙏

[@corywashere]

I had never thought of shooting in high quality for cropping, will definitely try this for my future videos

[@VIVEFLORIDAconClaudia]

I have a Sony A6600 . What kind of lens do you recommend for your setup? What kind is your light and where did you get that pool and stands for the cámara, microphone, etc.

[@jordantriesto3398]

Thank you so much for the awesome tips. I record with my iPhone and it’s so hard to see if I’m actually recording and there have been times where incompletely miss 2-3 minutes worth of footage. What monitor did you show in the video when showing the iPhone example?

[@essentiallyprudentwithmadz583]

Love all the tips! 👍👍

[@The1scooter]

I struggle with all this in my daily vlog. But I can always tell the difference when I put in the extra work.

[@jessicaw8872]

What type of lighting do you recommend? Which light do you have in this video? Thanks

[@JustClaribel]

Story blocks was a total lifesaver!

[@gracefully_tricia]

Thanks for always being so helpful, is there a budget friendly camera that I can start with? possibly with a monito flip

[@CozyLivingMachine]

I’d love to know how people organize their video ideas! I’m currently using notes. I create a note for the video idea, and in that note will have the basics of how I’d like the video to go (script and specific shots). However, I’d like to be able to organize these manually, and move a video up the list or down, depending on when I plan to shoot the video and Apple Notes doesn’t allow for this. Anyone have this figured out?!

[@FrugalFixerSpike]

Did my first video with a script and shot list last week. Will do bullet points in the future, it didn't feel natural doing script. But shot list was golden. Yea, after 173 videos, I tried planning, lol

[@sisiadebanke5007]

Think media, i love how you put more clarity on what know

[@sheepsforjesus]

Nolan man I appreciate all you do for us!! You are one of heck of a creator.. y’all are the best!

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Thanks so much!!

[@MarkTabilon]

Awesome video man! this is very helpful, I'm a little bit hesitant about subscribing to the storyblock but now I I will, after watching this video.

[@annebeaudoin2002]

A lot of helpful stuff in this video! Thanks a lot!

[@terynaliya]

You always give really good advice in your videos! I'm working on getting better lights for mine but it's so hard to shoot by yourself. Thanks for the tips!! :))

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Glad we could help! Keep crushing it!!

[@morrisonx3284]

I saw the Easter 🐣 Egg! Lol!!! Great info, great suggestions, and wonderful content 😀 👏🏽

[@nolanmolt]

Ayeeeeeee

[@LadysFarm]

A great video. Thanks for these tips

[@IsraelcuTomer]

Yeap, did it now it comes to the video editing 🙏👍❤️ And downloaded the sounds efects recommended by tou!!!!

[@juliosbush]

owesome content, thank for share my dear friend

[@AlIsUpOutdoors]

Great tips! Tried the crop in with my GoPro hero 8 in 4K but for some reason it still looked grainy.

[@v.a.tpodcast]

Wow nice ♥️ thank you for sharing such a valuable information 🔥🔥🔥it's so much helpful🚀🚀🚀

[@thecreativelady1908]

Great tips. A shot list is definitely something I need to incorporate. I saw The Easter Egg.

[@tothemountainsigo]

You say you could use the GoPro mouth mount with your phone. I've looked up the product but I don't see a phone clamp. Would you have to buy an additional piece? How would you do this? Thanks!

[@FunnyReelVideos]

Awesome tips 👏😊 Ty

[@tamernader]

Good Video quality

[@simonlegendary]

Great tips for starters! Very well done!

[@markgeisler1092]

Awesome tips for a solo creator!

[@rob.dryburgh]

Love this video. Thanks guys!

[@jeandenishaas]

I wish they included product links to all the gear they’re using like the mouth piece and phone external monitor. I’m all for impulse buys! 😁

[@nolanmolt]

I will add those in later!

[@jeandenishaas]

@@nolanmolt Sweet! Thanks!

[@MBimmer]

@@nolanmolt interested to buy that boom pole or mic stand that the Sennheiser MKE 400 is mounted on. Great video 👍🏼

[@jeandenishaas]

@@nolanmolt Did I miss something somewhere in the description? I can’t find it, sorry to bug you about this again.

[@lovejesus12012]

Which video editing software do u use on a regular basis. I currently use imovie but I'm thinking of 'investing in myself' as you say. I have a MacBook Pro. Would you recommend Apples Final Cut video editor?

[@daniel_dumile]

You can monitor yourself by not recording ON the camera and instead w/ Sony EV10 I connected micro HDMI to a HDMI capture usb on my Macbook, and record into OBS Studio. Then you can see yourself live on your laptop screen, instead of the tiny Camera screen. Then I pipe audio via an audio interface + microphone and multitrack the audio, also into OBS Studio.

[@WakeUpAndCraft]

This was helpful thank you! Do you have any suggestions for filming from above? I make crafting videos and have to film from overhead. The only way I can make it work is to have my stand and camera across from me. Then I have to flip all my videos and images around when I edit. Honestly this is kind of a pain. Do you have any suggestions on how to set up an overhead shot using a camera and a tripod? Thank you for any help you can provide! 🙂

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Check out this boom /clamp setup kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4e7oYubedh0fa8

[@WakeUpAndCraft]

@@ThinkMediaTV This was amazing! Thank you so much for the suggestion! 🤗

[@jessicaw8872]

What is the contraption that you wear around your neck to video making a coffee? I love that idea!

[@ViktorSwimwell]

Awesome, stuff. So helpful thank you again! :D

[@epiphany2612]

Thank You ❤️

[@VIVEFLORIDAconClaudia]

Ah, in your background you have the TV with “Think” logo. How you make the TV screen stay on all the time? I have been trying with my Mac with no luck . Thank you

[@RioJewelzShop]

Which portable is the one you got? The monitor?

[@FoleyFamilyLaw]

Saw the Easter 🐣 egg. Good tips 👍

[@HeyJimmyVids]

So good as always!

[@troyladoux1953]

What remote display can you recommend?

[@genelmontas]

When you film a video on your phone, you film it the front camera or the back? I have an old iPhone 8+ I don’t think this can help me shooting videos.

[@RoadsideRC]

Thank you!

[@stedwardonthelake]

I saw the Easter egg. Thanks for the helpful tips!

[@AJCoReTV]

When you mentioned wide & narrow shots of yourself for B-roll.. you didn’t mention if you use a 2nd camera or not.. just curious

[@onurdegirmencitv]

I saw the mudafuggin' easter egg! Thank you so much for all the content you share, they are very helpful to me as an introvert entrepreneur

[@cidombao]

I need info on that watch. Is that an apple watch? If so, what's the strap and case combo? Looks really nice

[@Thegadgetdad]

This is such good info. Practice makes perfect, you have to keep doing it over and over. Do some fine tuning as you go. There is ALWAYS room for improvement!

[@nolanmolt]

Thats right!

[@MikesAutoDetailing]

Great video

[@MarquisMurray]

Great video! What mic model was the sennheiser you are using?

[@RPP_TV]

what type of phone you use that give good video without blurry evertime! i have a samsung a11 and need an upgrade

[@sherisse]

"So fresh and so clean clean!" 😂

[@jacobwonder6735]

Entrepreneur here. IF YOU WANT TO SCALE, do NOT get comfortable with doing everything alone. If you want to turn this into a living, get others. Putting everything on yourself will kill you and hold you back from going to the next level. Network network network!!!

[@thebeauty_minimalist]

Thanks for all the tips! I love the idea of writing down all of the shots you need to grab for b-roll. That’s definitely my weak point because I’m usually filming 3 videos in one sitting, and by the time I’ve filmed all 3, it starts to get dark outside 😂 Canadian content creator problems!

[@nolanmolt]

Ah, yes that can be hard!

[@SoftSpokenSecrets]

Great tips, as always! I haven't moved on to filming yet, but am definitely thinking about it! Awesome share! I love Storyblocks as well! Keep up the great work! ~SSS

[@ThinkMediaTV]

You should!

[@nolanmolt]

You can do it!

[@gregoryjhickman]

What soft box is that?

[@azibbie]

I’m using my iPhone 13 Pro to shot video and make content. Can you recommend me a good mic and light for iPhone setup? Your video always awesome bro 👏🔥. Wish you can do a full video of your iPhone setup 😉

[@yogawithdenise]

I shoot on my iPhone 11 and I have natural lights all around me, this is a big challenge, I do have big Ring light helps a bit, any suggestions? Also I have to film in lowest band because 4K consumes too much memory and my videos get cut!!!!😵‍💫

[@niamahm3106]

great video and information!!!!

[@xuanyobazi]

Thanks Think Media

[@RodOne84]

Really useful tip and tutorial. Thanks

[@CreatedbyZyaire]

Please help! What is that adapter on the microphone arm that allows you to mount the MKE 400?

[@paulacastellon]

Can you provide the list for mentioned that you tick off to ensure you got all your shots. Great video

[@TheAppleBias]

Great tips

[@SherundaSimone]

Hello! Can you link the external monitor??

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Check out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/raPSmZaFrb2UrKM

[@SherundaSimone]

@@ThinkMediaTV thanks!! So helpful!

[@MommyLaichannel25]

Whats the best video editor for iphone 13 pro max? I’m practicing on editing

[@courtneywilliams7943]

Great video, I was just wondering what song is being used? I've been trying to find this for the longest lol.

[@miamem]

After fliming how do you transfer your videos from camera to video

[@CalebOliver]

Great Video! 👍🏾