How To Get The BEST DANG BROLL

[@mattih]

GUYS! There are now 250 000 of YOU!!! Love having all you positive, talented people part of this community 🙌

[@Beerbelliedtravelers]

congrats!!

[@brickdaddiy]

TravelFeels happy to be here!

[@BariqRifki]

Keep going up bro. We love you, my wife and I watch your videos and let me tell you something: We are from Djibouti in East Africa. Yeah, it's waaaaaaaay far from Canada :P Love and happy New year Matti.

[@pj_thatcamerakid4647]

Between you and Pete, u guys have inspired me and taught me so much!!!!!!!!!!! Thank u so much

[@Navinvisuals19]

Love ya matti

[@lostleblanc]

That chip bag shot though

[@mattih]

It’s gonna start appearing in everyone’s videos now 😂 we gotta go travel somewhere man! 🙌🏻

[@tristanmadridejo]

You should bring this chip bag to the Philippines.... this matches your favorite hotel on an island

[@brandonwild92]

it wasnt THAT cool bro

[@MichaelJayTrinidad]

Yes

[@2greenhorn]

yeah ive seen it first from peter on his coffee making vlog 2018

[@FilipMilosheski]

Matti I don't know if you have noticed, but lately your videos are one of the best things on this platform!

[@mattih]

Haha 😆 thank you for informing me 🙌🏻 much appreciated

[@kaisersadvisor3970]

Filip Milosheski yes but most of the time its not that hard 😂

[@Nivan156]

I agree!

[@RickShepard]

Truth

[@Mouse-mz5xx]

I like your stuff too!the only thing that I notice that is in a great deal of youtube clips are jump cuts. One or two I can live with but some people put them every 3-5 seconds and they drive me mad very distracting. Anyway keep up the great content

[@brickdaddiy]

There is so much setup for a lot of b-roll footage that people never see. Doing a lot of prep work for small snippets of footage. Worth it though. Totally worth it

[@mattih]

Yep 100% truth

[@GadgetJohn]

Too true, for every 1 second of final video I must have 30 seconds of b-roll video and setup time, and yet it's still not enough sometimes. 99% of youtube viewers will never see the work that goes into each video creators make. Such a shame we get hate comments after putting in such hard work.

[@mikeindi7980]

So, I'm getting ready to start my own channel, and through out the planning process, learning how to shoot b-roll, and actually going out to shoot b-roll has been the most fun I've had with my camera in a long time. Even if you don't shoot videos, or vlog, shooting b-roll can be a blast. Great video Matti!

[@smaranalva]

Lol that chip footage matti! You're starting to loosen up and I'm loving it!

[@mattih]

Haha 😂

[@KelsVaughne]

i love that yours and peters videos have been going hand in hand lately! I say this every time but seriously soooo helpful! kels xx

[@tgallagher3]

I love and appreciate that you talk more about the creative process in these types of videos, because I can learn the technical side from a lot of different places but in terms of learning the thought process, it doesn't come as easily. This one was simple but very helpful.

[@GeorgeKennerLaser]

Loved the Chips in the bag...... I love the out of the box..... try and use OUT of the BOX on my stuff to.

[@thechrishau]

YOOO I love this title so much! Great vid as always man.

[@FuzzFam]

Sooooo excited to find you and Peter recently. I haven't been this motivated to up my own KZbin game EVER. Huge thank you from your newest subscriber!

[@darnellsh]

Hi Matt, I am new to filming on my iPhone, I have always loved filming family stuff and capturing the moment. It is only now that I am looking at it through a filmmakers eyes and your page is the best one I have found up to now. Well done. Darren in the UK

[@RussellFaust]

Matti, great to watch your comfort level mellow, and your style evolve...you're rocking it now! Thanks so much for the practical guidance.

[@JadaDaKid]

Congrats Matti, Thank you so much for always teaching me something new. Between you & Peter I learned so many cool stuff. You guy’s are the Dynamic dual.

[@SteveDOES]

Matti, I’m happy you made a video on this. Being an amateur I know that Broll is important but getting good Broll has been difficult for to do. Like you say, It’s all trial and error and I need to realize that I’m not going to start out making sweet cinematic Broll like yours. I need to stop dragging my feet and just start somewhere. Anyway, thanks for keeping me inspired.

[@mattih]

🙌🏻

[@toms2145]

Congratulations on getting to a quarter million subscribers. Love your content and love being inspired by you. Thank you.

[@mattih]

Thanks man! What a crazy ride it’s been

[@PostColorGear]

Still killing it with these videos man! I love that your channel doesnt just re-hash what other channels say which can get old after a while. Honestly and transparency are great too! Going to be another good year, I think :)

[@mikesphotography]

It’s all about the B-roll! Keep up the great work Matti!!

[@MatteoBadini]

Hi Matti, love your work, this is a great video! When I film B-roll I usually start from one setting shot, like a medium shot of the subject, then I do all the different details. When an object is involved I try to think about what sounds remind me the most of that object, for example if I'm filming the preparation of a cyclist I'll film the shift whit a gear change, the tire on the road, and the the brakes. With this technique I can bring the attention of the viewer to the subject of the interview firstly with the words of the interview itself, then with sound and lastly with the image :)

[@oscarloaiza1111]

No Matti we are so happy having you in this community sharing all that knowledge! Awesome video totally helpful and that first shot pufff no words! sick!

[@TheSeanBampton]

4:26 "we were ATV'ing behind a snow board" That would be...exhausing, lol. Great video Matti. Thank you.

[@GutFeelings]

Just the first few seconds made me hit the like-button. You're funny! Love that. I'll take your gold nuggets to hopefully get better in my video editing, too. You are a huge inspiration to me! Thank you, Matti,

[@TheCreativeNomad]

This channel just gets better and better! Rather than binge- watching Netflix i feel like i need to go through every TravelFeels episode!

[@mattih]

Dang thanks so much! 🙏🏻

[@BLADE-4]

Hey Matti! Late to the lesson. However I started photography as an iPhoner, then Droner, got serious, now I have a decent a6300 tele, and kit for now. Been watching you and Peter now for a year on EVERYTHING. You guys are awesome. Love the humor, more importantly I love the unstructured structure to the lessons, you guys totally understand the HDD mind and how to keep attention. Why you guys are at the top. PLEASE keep up the good work. You are taking a guy like me knowing nothing about photography to getting darn good at it. Ok den. Ya Minnesooooootan here. lol Take Care! bye for now.

[@TristanBarrocks]

Thanks for a great video. Had this same conversation with a client this past weekend after they asked what "broll" was. I feel like it's the single most important thing you can add to your films outside of great interviews and being technically sound.

[@jonelafilms]

Matti, you're my new favorite KZbinr! Although I'm not gonna whip out my DSLR and quit my dream job of a nurse to be a KZbinr film maker, although it's quite a big passion of mine, but you keep my spark going! I just found you and already binged watched 60% of your videos.

[@JakeSitlani]

Praying for you to reach a million soon ! Keep it up brother!

[@chelannas]

There are some interesting points that I hope to implement in the future. I’m doing a bit of b-roll research and this video was quite helpful. Thank you. ☺️

[@JonathanThompsonStoryteller]

Love the whole thing with B-Roll, and something I’ve found pretty difficult to get when I’ve been out shooting... Mostly because I hadn’t planned it as I was on a trip. As they say, if you fail to plan, you plan to fail. It was also interesting that a tips video I’ve tried to shoot before, but it just didn’t work out, suddenly came to me in B-roll as I was watching. So I can continue to describe what I’m doing and add B-roll to show it in a more interesting and cinematic way. Closer details of setting up with mid shots showing a little more environment. Thanks for churning my creative brain matter Matti. Have an epic week Cheers JT

[@mattih]

Glad your learning man!

[@JonathanThompsonStoryteller]

Never stops mate, never stops and I love it. Even though you guys make me look long in the tooth ;) Old(ish) dog, new, new tricks :D

[@AaronWilson22]

Love the chip bag shot! Really shows a unique viewpoint. I would suggest taking that same mentality of shooting through items in your filmmaking. It can make everyday shots look dynamic.

[@RGMGFitness]

Thanks...I enjoyed that video on 'B-Roll'. I needed the little 'pick-me-up' today. Was up until 3am last night trying to put some video together. I definitely want to get more creative with my b-roll. Good timing!

[@salmonphotoandvideo]

Between you and PM, I have learned so much about film making. I am a newbie to videography as of a year ago coming from the photography side and I’m obsessed! I own an insurance agency and have adopted filmmaking to make me stand out more. Thank you for your insight, Matti. 🤜💥🤛

[@rafalcwiok]

Yours and Peter's B-roll inspire my B-roll! I'm very excited to utilize your lessons in my videos this year!

[@mattih]

Thanks man 🙏🏻

[@michaelpari2]

your channel has shown me so much quality content already and i just joined like an hour ago. PLEASE KEEP UP THE GOOD VIDEOS ! some youtubers end up slacking but i love this content. keep it up .

[@helal_miah]

Great video again Matti! I couldn't agree more on planning. I spend most of this time on selecting the right track which inspires me to think about the shots and b roll I shoot. Music is like a good spice mix.. it brings the flavour!

[@SteveCoutts]

Very informative! Thanks for sharing the details on the chip bit - very creative!

[@borislavborisov82]

Matti, you are awsome! Really apreciate your cinematography tips, mate. You have some really nice techniques. Thanks for teaching all of us how to make better videos. Hope you have an even more wonderfull year than the previous one.

[@michellemccartney6124]

Nice. Love the bag of chips hack-so simple and effective for such a fun and unique shot. Thank you Matti!

[@callmedata]

Matti, love watching the videos you and your brother produce. I'm learning a lot. I wondered, have you ever, or would you ever, considered making a behind-the-scenes video of how you make your travel videos? Like what cameras and techniques you use, how to capture good shots while telling a good story? I would love to see the process and what goes into your decision making when you film. Thanks and keep up the awesome work.

[@TECHDRONEMEDIA]

Awesome video, thanks Matti

[@crowdspeakph3440]

Hi, Matti! You and Peter are awesome. Learning a lot from you guys. More power!

[@LexElls]

Awesome tips man! Always thought Broll is what really shows the persons style. Cool to see you emphasize its importance

[@mattih]

That’s for sure 🙌🏻

[@alessandrofederica90]

Your video technique is very cool as well ;)

[@ItsJustinLemonade]

You and Pete are my favorite for learning and utilizing techniques with my own work. This is awesome. I love playing around with broll

[@bryanauer]

Seriously the best video you have done!! Love it! Whenever I go into a situation where I am shooting a community video I always spend a couple of hours getting the B roll before I even start with the main storyline B roll always comes first because it’s the most important footage to have in your repertoire

[@mflynn45]

This blew my mind. I am extremely creative, however...I am in dev for my new podcast but will also use simultaneously KZbin those podcasts and having clutch b-roll, MAKES the content look sharp...elegant, pure fun or joy. Thanks for this.

[@MarkHoltze]

That 6Dii RIG is genius ! Love that camera hack to get a shot. Depending on where you're shooting I find it easier to shoot the camera content first, put that together and when you have a clear cut go out and shoot the very appropriate Broll for that video. You don't always have the opportunity to do that (travelling, location etc) but I also get a lot of cool ideas as i'm assembling my on camera stuff. Then you can go out and shoot very specific stuff especially if don't have the time while shooting. Good tips Matti! Happy 2018

[@mattih]

Thanks man! And yea it would be the best to have your script/content first but sometimes you just gotta roll with the punches. 🙌🏻

[@MarkHoltze]

Absolutely! If you edit your own stuff long enough you learn a lot of lessons ;). "I should have grabbed that SHOT while I was there!!!" ;)

[@CollinAbroadcast]

My tip is just film all your broll at 100fps or above. You can always speed up, but will have shitty footage if you try and slow it down. There's so much you can do once you have that buttery smooth footage. Edit: film it all on a gimbal as well

[@mattih]

The problem is that if you speed it up and use it all in real time your shutter speed will be way off and look messed up. But sometimes it doesn’t matter

[@CollinAbroadcast]

Yea I mostly just use it for speed ramping anyways. But now further into your video, good tips on different types of broll for different types of videos. Not everybody is going to want cinematic shots

[@chatiad.3093]

I promise a BROLL image played in my head for a video I’m working on while you were talking 😅. Between you and Peter it’s like ideas pop up when your getting great advice. Thanks for the video!

[@PrimalOutdoors]

Great info, adding B Roll to my footage has made huge difference that my subs have let me know the really appreciate. Thanks for the great content, I come a way with something useful every time. Jason

[@sarahdippity]

One of my favorite topics! Thanks Matti! The chip bag shot rocks!

[@cr8ivfocus538]

Your B-Roll has always been stellar, but that chip bag opening, truly impressive. Love the creativity! (And yes, I'm watching this SO out of order, but isn't it nice to know you are still inspiring 8 months later?)

[@bryanbrenica7097]

My Broll is deffinately a weakness for my vlogs, thanks for the tips, Matti! Keep the awesome videos coming!

[@aymenbenhajsalem9873]

You and Peter are the best tutors even I've learned a lot from you guys

[@MrSlurpee12]

Can we have an updated version of this! Love it thank you

[@DJPablotv]

Thanks for giving a true explanation of the term b-roll that will be of so much help in my vlogs starting from tonight.

[@faith4today]

This was one of the best B-Roll explanations and tips I have seen. Thanks.

[@ScunneredScotsmen]

Some great tips Matti! We actually hit most of these points in our first video which we are happy about, but it's great to have a solid list of things to remember to stick to when out shooting. We will definitely be implementing some of these when we go to shoot our next travel vlog!

[@mattih]

Awesome 🙌🏻

[@SweetSourTravel]

allways learning from you Matti. Can you put a video on the method you edit. 1st things to do, the sequence, the music, when you make the transitions and so far, thanks

[@benarnoux]

Hit the nail right on the head! i really did sleep on B roll. Then I'm cryin ' when it's time to edit!! Great content as always!! I almost went out and bought a 6Dmkii today. Picked an 80d to use with my 16-35.

[@mariuskc7037]

Great job with the chip shot in the beginning! Very inspiring and fun!

[@davidhuval]

Another great video Matti! You and Pete shoot the best B roll on KZbin.

[@bradenh8336]

My question is how hasn’t your channel blown up yet?! I love your videos!

[@mattih]

Haha I’m perfectly happy with slower growth! Loving the journey

[@bradenh8336]

TravelFeels Good point, the journey is half the fun.

[@YoLastFilms]

I found out that by shooting b-roll early in the shoot or even sometimes the first thing, often helps me create my story better cause I have a lot of connecting shots already recorded up looking buttery smooth

[@teocrawford]

woohohohoo that opening shot was really cool! Just like you said, the creative shots stay in the viewer's head :D

[@bay1.charlie]

Couldn’t agree more with leaving time for B Roll! I booked a half day with a client today to shoot B roll shots for their interview we filmed!

[@stuntmansupreme]

That chip bag shot was great. Very creative.

[@Explorando1]

muy bueno

[@AronBagel]

Saved for future reference. I'm about to start up a passion project with a good friend of mine showcasing various coffee places, and B-roll is gonna be key! Crispy slow-mo latte art pours? Oh yes!

[@jessetolopez706]

Thanks! Just that chip bag shot gave me so many ideas!

[@IT_Podcaster]

Matti, that thumbnail looked like lots of broken glass pieces and one big piece catching your reflection. I was amazed and wondered how you got that one without any motion blur :) Creative!!!

[@dpcreativ]

I'm just starting up my channel and it's going to be centered around b-roll. This is great man. Thanks!

[@JamesWilliams-qw8on]

Great simple tips. Some so obvious but it's great when it is effectively translated.

[@stanfordwebbie]

I've been interested in better understanding and using B-roll. This video is both timely and educational. Thanks for doing it as well as risking that lovely camera lens in your opening. :)

[@martincabrerajr]

Great video, Matti! I don't know if you've noticed, but you keep getting better at speaking in front of the camera. Killing it, man!

[@KeepOnGrowin]

When you put that much time, effort and thought into it, kinda want to call it A- instead of B roll! Good job, Matti!

[@SparlingAdventures]

Congrats on 250k matti!! Been here since 10,000 subs. Thanks for the b-roll tips I will use it when im away for 6 months travelling the world. Btw, love the potato chips idea haha thats legendary!

[@ziggypuppyproductions7453]

You and Peter! I wish I had some creators of your guys' caliber close to me to work and learn with.

[@TohirT]

Congrats on quarter mill! As for broll my approach is exactly that - plan, make time for it and make an effort to produce it. On my last video which turned out to be my biggest one so far - I actually had a list of broll shots I need to make, and it was a lifesaver because I was shooting in three different parts of manhattan and trying to make it before the sunset. So people - right down a checklist of broll shots, you will not regret it.

[@loganandblake]

When I'm filming I always try to go in with a the entire video in mind so I know what B-roll I'm going to need and what would be nice to have. When I film Sports I always know I'll need a depth of field shot an establishing shot and a few creative shots for everything going on. So I go back and forth from cheerleaders, band, crowd, and players waiting for the right shot to show itself. In short b-roll is filming everything. haha!

[@mattih]

Yep that’s the best way!

[@AyubKhanEngineer]

One more thing, matti! You are kinda simple teacher, whose method is of teaching is like painting on the wall. Your technique of making someone understand, is👌❤❤❤

[@SethBarrick]

Man all of this gives me such a different perspective. The "wow" shots you talked about are so dope! Thanks for the how to advice!

[@KarrGalaxyStudios]

Great Video of the creative process of filmmaking! Never have enough B-roll. As Matti says, make sure you have enough B-roll that covers all scenarios or flavours of the scenes you are shooting. The minute you think you've got enough or that there are still some shots you want but are debating with yourself to get them, go and take them. Worst thing you can do is procrastinate with film making. You won't regret it later in post when you are struggling to find enough footage to cover that gapping hole in your edit timeline! Been there done that a few times.

[@hmartinimages]

BROLL!!! Can't say this enough. See what I did there? BROLL (BRO). Get it? LOL!!! You are the reason why this world is so cool. Love how you tell your stories. I have learned so much from you. @petermckinnon too. You guys are such a big inspiration. You both should do a Master Class on film making and, wait for it.... BROLL! Awesome work! Love the chip bag idea.

[@FrenchWanderers]

As usual, good piece of advice Matti! Always a pleasure to watch your videos

[@MilitaryCombatNetwork]

My B-Rollin my vlogs sucks. So to get those better B-Roll shots it’s 120 FPS? I just Film on standard settings as I am new to filming and KZbin and only started 8 weeks ago to vlog

[@KrAOLo]

Doesn't have to be 120fps, honestly a lot of regular footage looks great being speed ramped and any movement can be speed ramped (usually). Just get more and you will start getting the right footage.

[@mattih]

These were all just 60fps actually

[@MilitaryCombatNetwork]

TravelFeels yeah with go pro hero 5 on standard settings and my phone. I have a camera which I bought a few weeks ago canon eos750d but not used it yet apart from taking a few photos as I don’t know settings etc so waiting on someone to show me

[@MilitaryCombatNetwork]

Miklos Campuzano thanks mate im still new to it all so don’t really know what’s what yet haha

[@Sinesquares]

Great tips! I really like your positive vibes my friend!!

[@MY4HAPPYFACES]

I'm definitely going to try the chip hack. Thanks for tips and ideas

[@jonathankasonde9517]

I am loving the creativity.

[@jasonrae3049]

Another great video and those one percenters like B Roll help make a video special. Love your work!

[@UncleBogator]

Love it! To someone who doesn't know what b-roll is (me until recently), it's largely subliminal. Really helps capture attention. I've been focused so much on editing b-roll lately and it really does well with perspective. I'm still very new and learning, but I like videos like these.

[@mattih]

Yep so important. Says more than the words themselves

[@SandyDeshpande]

Mattiiiiiiiii... How can anyone possibly make such awesome videos!!! You are a top TOP man!

[@Embalados]

i love new camera angles and nice cool shots as the one you used to make the opening of the video. Truth is we get stuck sometimes worrying so much about shot composition that we lose some of that creative juice. I would add to these suggestions, being calm, relaxed and sometimes excited, because thats when creativity shines! when we are under pressure, stuff always go wobbly, footage goes shake and the drama in post is the worst. Learning a lot off your videos, thank you so much for the great content 👍 a shout of success from brazil

[@goranristic1986]

Maaan, I was sooo wrong with my first thought for my Matii. Watched Peter's video with you traveling in Canada on Pet's fav place, that lake ;) You seems so interesting and calmed with some other stuff to tell. So I went on your video from that trip, that lead me to other one and other video to this one. Last what I done : Pressed like and subscribed ! :)

[@CharlieLamdin]

Best 9 min of b roll advice I’ve seen thanks Matti

[@tipkingsley]

Excellent tips Matti! Thanks so much!

[@JoeHallgren]

Thanks for the tips! Hoping to use some later this week snowboarding

[@NickWichman]

Great vid Matti! B-Roll is seriously the magic glue for creative storytelling. Great work, dude!

[@mattih]

Yep so true 👍

[@ericfrysinger4262]

I think proper lighting is the biggest area I need to improve on with my B-roll. Great video!

[@mrow80]

Take a shot of vodka every time Matti says B-roll

[@mattih]

New party game 😂

[@Natasha831_1]

I am constantly struggling on how to incorporate b-roll better into my videos. Thank you for this.