How To Make A Surf Film: FILMMAKING TIPS With Taylor Steele | MPB

Ready to go from grom to pro? We’ve teamed up with award-winning filmmaker and founder of the Solento Surf Festival, Taylor Steele, for a true masterclass where he shares his filmmaking secrets - from concept to post-production - to help you make a world-class film.
00:00 Introduction
01:34 What is a surf film?
03:00 Funding
03:56 Pre-Production
04:39 Crew
05:49 Directing & Working with Surfers
07:03 Capturing the Action
08:49 Gear
09:34 Lens Choice
10:07 Frame Rates
10:35 Lighting
11:00 Storytelling
13:29 Protecting Locations
14:24 Editing
15:16 Music
15:55 Feedback
16:24 Where to Show Your Film
17:39 Promoting Your Film
18:09 Conclusion
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[@lloyd-brc2626]

What a gem, Taylor Steele is one of my all time favourites. Wish there were more surf movies like Drifter

[@TravisVarga]

awesome!

[@morgansraes]

👀Rob Machado cameo at 18:15. Really beautiful surf clips in here!

[@kristitown]

These are some great tips for any filmmaker!

[@mpbcom]

Yes, definitely! Thank you for watching! - Jakub

[@CINENIMUS]

What was the main talking head shot with?

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It was shot with a Sony FX3 and a 24-70mm G lens. Thank you for watching! - Jakub