How To Film Yourself - 9 Easy Steps For Better Solo B Roll

[@JevenDovey]

Learn to edit your B Roll like this in my new course: geni.us/dkNlQnp

[@dailyrolling]

The last section of this video "Be Safe", is something not a lot of people talk about. I am so glad you mentioned this because this has been my biggest fear that usually stops me from exploring my options when am alone. I once tried a long shot with me walking away but I kept wanting to turn around and see my gear is still there. It was so much anxiety that I gave up on the shot and did not enjoy filming either. Its not good if you cant enjoy the filming process. urgh!!

[@merladyneptune3908]

Ya I was wondering the same Lol... I would turn around every 30sec to make sure my gear is still there... How then

[@HGQjazz]

0:22 #1 Carry the right gear 1:24 #2 Plan your shot 1:52 #3 Lock off your focus 2:58 #4 Optimize framing and composition 3:53 #5 Consider sequence and continuity 4:51 #6 Use a variety of focal lengths 5:49 #7 Add movement in post 6:46 #8 Get more angles/perspectives 7:17 #9 Secure your gear

[@Justshanedavis]

Thanks 🙏

[@Spyrosdaf12]

That Manual Focus advice is gold.! I've been struggling with the autofocus I never get the proper look.

[@CarlBergsdorf]

Yeah I also found manual focus to be the way to go for every shot where AF is not an absolute necessity. Few things makes a shot look as amateurish as AF going bananas :P

[@stationaryhobo]

I think I might watch this every time before I go film myself as a reminder. Great on the run cinematography advice.

[@josefdoesthings]

When the camera fell so did my heart

[@cubingwithchens]

yeah rip lens. 😢

[@Nino4ek]

Oh yeah

[@murrayfamilyvideos1840]

Jeven, I wanted you to know how much I appreciate you and your page! I have loved videography since I was 16. But with life, sometimes we choose not to follow our passions. 😔 now that I’m 37... I’m getting back into it and of all the channels I’ve found and videos I’ve watched, yours is the best!! Thank you so much for creating your content and I look forward to leaning on your tips and tricks more going forward!!

[@WildCreates]

That opener with the camera falling is so good. Been there ha ha ha!

[@FlytPath]

Great video Jeven. I need to add more angles when I shoot . These are great tips.

[@JevenDovey]

It takes more time but I always end up using them in the edit

[@AdrianAlvarado707Cali]

You the MAN Aldryn 👊🏽 Would be cool to see some different angles & unique ground perspectives mixed in with all the drone shots. But as you know, your content is highly watchable already. Cheers. (You the MAN too Jeven. Didn’t wanna leave you out 🤜🏽🤛🏽)

[@tyejohnson9400]

And remember the rule of the rude dinner guest in your edits. Arrive late and leave early 😊

[@philfischer4115]

Your one of those jeep people that look at me weird when I roll through in my H1. BUT, I am obsessed with your videos and learning thanks.

[@tiyobri]

Im a fan of your cinematic shots, really shows you know what you're doing. Thank you for the tips❤🙏💪

[@JevenDovey]

I appreciate that!

[@Chradde]

I really like this type of video. I learn a lot, as a small creator and often film alone. Thanks for this and many other of your videos 😀👍👍

[@mouadkarma280]

Yes,we need more of how to film yourself by yourself and thank’s

[@John_Lilley]

Super dang helpful, thank you Jeven!

[@randyreboberton6263]

Thank You Jeven for helping me understand when to use manual focus. Thank you for mediating mediocrity student film making. For ten years i have been using my android device for my through hiking videos. So far it has been a matter of how I approached the frame work. I just finished up 400 miles on the California Coastal Trail using a LG8 Android Device I also carried the dji mini 3 pro kit. I am looking at going to the next phase from Android Camera to Mirrorless Camera. It is important in long distance wilderness solo hiking to keep the gear as light as possible I am shopping around ..today I have been looking at the Canon Eos 100 which is 1.25 LBS (without added lens) I wanted to take this moment to tell you how much you are appreciated what you are laboring and doing really helps people find direction for good film discretion and decision making .... Thank You Jeven 👊

[@The22Century]

This breakdown is so helpful. I have a Google sheet where I write down all shot types for different styles - with a gimbal, locked off, handheld and so on... but in this video you convey key principles which give a much more clear vision of things. You would think this stuff is obvious... but without consciously remembering that (and making it a habit through the repetition) there is no learning. So basically I love this kind of videos, very helpful.

[@ginavargas207]

I totally appreciate you!!🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻. I am a 58yr. old starting my own channel. You are my “Go To Person!!” ...your baby girl 👧 is precious 🎀

[@donaldoutdoors]

Gina - congrats! I'm almost 55 myself and having so much fun with all of this!

[@ginavargas207]

@@donaldoutdoors Awesome! best of luck to you! Jeven Dovey is the very best!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

We have a small KZbin channel and your tips are perfect. I will work on some of your sequence tips next video. Thank you for sharing. A big thumbs up to you.

[@DanBecker]

I legit gave up on filming myself like this because it never turned out good. Even though I backpack for a living 😂. Cameras and filming are not my gift. This video helps a ton. Thanks!

[@FinnShotsVisuals]

Thank you so much. That was really helpful. You are awesome :)

[@MrChadYo]

I started watching you because of you dji mini 2 tutorial... I can't get enough of your content! I really appreciate that you out it all out there and help people like me who are just starting out.

[@mariecris19]

This is so addictive. Ive watch a lot of your videos. 👏👏👏👏

[@kellywilliams5086]

Jeven you have become my favorite filming/ KZbin teacher. Awesome video !

[@TGormania]

Great information. I use my GoPro for most of my shots in my trail-building videos. A rock, a tree branch (with the clip), the ground, a log, a stump, all become a tripod for me.

[@wanderfulanya]

What a smart way to introduce one video from another

[@chrlmlln9018]

Dear, sir, again, you made most useable and valued: How-To-Film perfect for me being a total beginner to use an action camera setup! Much much appreciated! Best regards from Sweden and please stay safe and immensely richly blessed! 💯👍❣

[@jla3114]

I have been enjoying your tutorials Jeven. I am venturing into KZbin as a medium and need all the tips and knowledge I can get. I hope to produce my first story/travel video next month while visiting Guanajuato MX next month. I have also been applying my new found skills filming my bees and their care. Thank you for all your hard work and keep producing.

[@potentpossum1]

I have only just got my first video up. I’m on my second edit and I quickly realised because I lack a lot of different shots (maybe lacking excitement to keep getting the camera out) I have found it’s a lot harder to make it interesting . The idea of slow push ins will make it heaps easier. I liked the shot from inside the roof tent and hadn’t thought of doing that with mine. Defo going to use that and think more outside the box. Cheers mate!

[@peterfritzphoto]

Jeven - this is hands down one of the most valuable videos I’ve watched. Thank you!

[@yasserjj]

You are master Jeven 😍 am beginner in KZbin and vlogging and I am learning from you alot 😀

[@eagleviewquadcopter]

I am so happy I found your Channel. It's not as easy as watch once and become a pro like you. I will take a while, so that's why I subscribed to this channel a while ago. Thank you for what you do, you help your audience to learn, and to become better. You are awesome, you are a tutor, a professor, and a leader of thousands of subscriber. Good job, young man!!! 😊🙏

[@bajn]

Best tutorial mate. Sensible, simple and easily understood, even for an Aussie. Keep up the great work.

[@TessaLamping]

I truly appreciate ALL of these! thank you!

[@whistlerrealestate1]

This was excellent Jeven. I film myself skiing and mountain biking all the time and it’s challenging. You’ve given me lots of excellent ideas! :-)

[@nonbinarymetv]

Thanks for these videos. Your approach is easy to understand, insightful and dead on point for what we are hoping to improve on.

[@willsimpsonphoto]

Great video! That first shot of the camera falling down hurt my soul! lol

[@ItzSi]

Brilliant vid man just what I needed 👊🏼

[@ItzSi]

Btw waiting for you DJI FPV vid 😁

[@DarpanJoshi]

You always made my day buddy, thanks for the new info :)

[@EricMossthestrongmanexperience]

I’ve watched this before and can’t remember if I commented. All my vlogs are solo so im always looking for ideas. This was helpful 🙂

[@RomainBessong]

I don't feel scared of shooting solo anymore. I am definitely going to Start implementing these angles in my shots.

[@wolfamri]

Your roof tent is epic. We too have one, but this one is really cool. So is the car btw ;). And thanks for your content. I like to watch your videos.

[@sipapito]

Great video helps a lot,need to watch it again.

[@AlienDrones]

These are solid tips Jeven, thanks for sharing! I need to plan out more shots in advance as I end up trying to get more shots and/or b-roll afterwards.

[@KevinJones-qk4sy]

As always, I learn a lot from you and your videos. Thanks for those and your other contributions to the filmmaking community. Based a lot on what I've learned, I'm now taking a new approach to creating content. Happy New Year to you and your family! :-)

[@FlyByFrancis]

Amazing video Jeven. Great stuff!

[@SuzyTopAgent]

These are great tips that I'll be sure to implement and good idea to remind viewers to be mindful of their surroundings before setting their gear down. I think I will start playing more with manual settings versus auto focus, I've filmed a beautiful sunset but on playback I noticed it kept auto focusing on all the clouds 🌇 Good idea to check and do several clips.

[@ad_Benturing]

Super helpful with what I want to achieve with my KZbin videos. Thank you!

[@garethbutton]

I really like your style, subscribed now. Lots of people gloss over stuff to quickly and I find I can understand your tips well. Footage is really nice and the guidance is ace so thanks!!!!

[@WORTHITORNOT]

Great tips !

[@rogeryouncecreations]

That was a very good video with great information. I like your KZbin channel because you teach others about ways to improve one's photography and videos. Many KZbinrs do not create original, creative, or informational content anymore. You do. I appreciate your hard work in putting together your content. Keep up the good work.

[@JoelsterG4k]

Thanks for these awesome tips, I am reviewing ebikes and scooters Solo and sometimes it's hard to find good angles when Im riding.

[@daoudnawaz]

Great tips. Thanks Jeven. You’ve helped a great deal in my brief KZbin journey 🤙🏼🔥

[@AlexMcDougallPhotography]

Brilliant advice I’m gonna try these tips out. Thanks

[@AfricanSunProductions]

Thanks Jeven, loved it. I'm planning to start another channel and getting to the point where I want to be in my own videos, telling a story. Your videos are helping lots.

[@T2LTechnical]

Great video Jeven, it is of great help for me, i have recently started making vids, all the things you taught is going to help, thanks a lot.

[@OldLadyAngler]

Super useful tips. Thanks JD.

[@miromenossa]

These videos are actually really useful thank you so much and love from finland!

[@Jason_Hermann]

I'm really enjoying your content Jeven! Learning a ton about story telling and I greatly appreciate it ;) All the best, Jay

[@johndevan22]

Wow this is such an informative tutorial video. I always preferred taking a selfi-stick to video myself on my journeys but now you gave me so many good tips. So thanks so much. Cheers

[@DariuszTech]

Very useful tips. Definitely will help me improve my filming skills. Thanks a lot 😊

[@kflecha1]

So helpfull! I love this channel! I'm a beginner and I always consult things here. This channel deserve more than 1 million subs! :)

[@skylexus7193]

That’s a very interesting to do I will use it with my vlog since it’s my first time ☺️ thank you 🙏

[@cdgill7837]

I love your video messages, and also love the ones shot in lonely places. But after watching you and Nick Nimmin (and friends) in city scenes I got an idea to shoot me entering into about 8 different buildings of a specific type in several busy cities. As you point out here, crowds would mean equipment is bumped, stolen, etc., and also, people may get in the way, etc., especially if I am shooting solo. If you want to do a series on the challenges and the variety that can be found by shooting city B-roll - I am sure many of us would love it. Thank you!

[@KennayE97]

Thoroughly enjoyed this video. Thank you so much for sharing! Have to really think outside the box when you're your own camera crew 😅

[@IanODonnell]

Good tip on using different mm lenses!!

[@ExploreEmpires]

Thank you for these tips and will try to do these tips and trics🙂

[@MultiplesIngresosYes]

Great advises. I grab them all. Super THANKS! 👍👍

[@DiesInEveryFilm]

Really helpful video, thanks for sharing its defiantly something I need to work on and have just purchased a gimbal and a drone.

[@MOTOKWENTO]

Such a great help for beginners like me. Thank you good Sir! 🙏⚡

[@CoreyB777]

Well thank you my guy. You have given me some good ideas and a clear vision on how I can achieve better videos. All I need to learn is how to actually edit my own videos. I know how to make a cut with smooth flow through transitions. But there is alot I need to learn on editing.

[@AnthonyTurnham]

Top info. Well put together. Thanks Jeven. 😀

[@SWExplore]

Great tips for self-filming, Jeven! As always, thanks.

[@JamesKerLindsay]

Really great video. Just what I needed. I’m about to try my first ‘on location’ video. It’s given me lots of things to think about. Thanks.

[@iamabdushshakur]

Solo filming just got even more interesting with this tips. And thanks to you brother. Keep it up. 👊

[@pixelwolftravels]

Wow this was all great information, I probably never would of thought of these things trying to create my own adventure video. I appreciate your information, great content brother and keep more coming...fan!

[@slivkask8329]

Thanks you very much for very useful and creative tips how to film myself. I really appreciate it! 👍

[@HariKristiyanto]

Thank you, inspire me

[@RealGrooveRandom]

Some great tips there! Thank you! I definitly need to work on a lot of these & plan my shots more.. 👍🏾

[@eamonshields2754]

Great tips thank you!!

[@JohnHarrerHorses]

Good tips. I use my wide angle way too much. Thanks!

[@stationaryhobo]

Lots of great advice in here. I plan to watch this periodically to remind myself. Thank you.

[@mariafdrews]

You have such an honestly helpful KZbin channel. I’m so grateful for the work you put into each thorough video!

[@ogaansho]

thanks, Mr Jeven for sharing us this steps

[@BigGuure]

Man what are you really doing here

[@Ayaanlemedia]

@@BigGuure he's learning 😂

[@travelproof]

Fantastic video and shots man! And the your 4x4 is awesome! Thank you!

[@drasoul]

1. Gear: camera, BIG tripod, (drone) 2. plan and try out your shots 3. use manual focus (autofocus is indecisive on what to focus); there are shots where you need autofocus tho (if you move towards camera for example) 4. film a variety of shots (not always same angle; wide shots; from distance;...) 5. add camera movements in post 6. film a LOT of shots 7. make sure your equipment is safe (don't let somebody steal your stuff or let it fall over while filming)

[@JevenDovey]

What kind of videos do you make? What are you struggling with most?

[@yenik4098]

Hey Jeven, thanks a lot for all your tips! I would love more tips filming kids highlight videos.. I’ve been doing iPhone videos and using InShot app which I’m actually quite happy about it! My insta is @1000hoursoutsidehk if you have time to check it out :) I’m a mom and learning the videos for the past 2 weeks! It’s been really fun!

[@richard-sim]

Lots of great tips and things to think about, thanks! I'm starting to film videos in relatively static settings (designing/building with electronics, metalwork, and so on), and am somewhat struggling with making them dynamic/cinematic as a solo shooter. It's a combination of most of the work being done in one place, my hands being full doing The Thing, and it being quite tricky to get a camera in a place to get a good angle. It's frustrating as the work itself is cool (at least I like to think so, hah)!

[@electrifyingrider]

Well, One of my problems is one of the points that you mention. My favorite is 16mm sigma and I found myself shoot everything with that lens only. I'm trying hard to get rid of this bad habit but while I'm shooting (especially in a studio set up where I move around and shoot), I often forget and seeing myself doing that again.

[@josefdoesthings]

I make “funny” “commentary “ and I’ve learned sooo much from your videos. I wanna vlog like you too 😭

[@LifeOfRiza]

thanks for all the great advice in this video!! I was struggling with feeling that my videos were too static, getting a LOT of angles made a huge improvement and makes the edit more interesting 🙌🏼

[@mat-ventures]

Thanks Jeven for the tips!

[@lopezexplora]

Cool channel, love the combination of nature and filming, saw a few of your videos, just a feedback not all people have expensive equipment like you do. Thank you

[@reminiscewithmusic6258]

I'm new to this channel, Just 8 mins ago watching your video. Very informative mr. Thank you!

[@TysonWright]

Great video, been filming a lot of hiking videos lately and trying to play with different methods of filmmaking, my current video I’m editing ive started using movement in post and it looks great!

[@JevenDovey]

Subtle movement in post adds so much

[@ihymns]

Excellently done!

[@krane15]

Excellent. And thank you for making it short and sweet.

[@swarupkumardas616]

Sir, It was amazing,thank you so much,🙏🙏🙏🙋‍♂️

[@akunlama782]

This video really helpful, thank you sir

[@dengatnodolan3611]

Hai Javen, i enjoy to watch this video till the end. Great tips..👍🏾👍🏾

[@maha1150]

Your content is so good. I always learn something with your videos. Thank you.

[@randyreboberton6263]

4:49 PM PDT Saturday August 2nd 2023 Pasadena CA Jeven - you got a good shot going up those rocks on the Backbone Trail

[@PlanetImo]

This was really interesting, thanks!

[@CAMTechChris]

Love all your content Jeven. This is no exception. Thank you!!

[@phatdl2o3]

Such great advice. Post movement simple things.