How To Create Aesthetic/Cinematic Videos in 2025

[@nyamwotia5521]

Awesome video, I've been consuming cinematography content for the last two weeks and this is the first time I've seen a black female creator, it makes it so much more accessible and inspiring to see. You also strike a balance between explaining the concepts and showing their application. Super helpful, please make more teaching videos like this if you get the chance :)

[@BrittneyJanae]

Will do!

[@mariana.lucena]

yes!

[@titusnixon]

The rule of third is universal in video as well as photos. Rule of third is great composition for talking space. Great tutorial❤

[@ogonzilla]

Man, I am glad KZbin suggested your videos!! Nice to meet you!

[@BrittneyJanae]

Thanks for coming

[@DaniyelBingham]

👀Better cinema eyes because of this master class. Thank you.

[@BrittneyJanae]

💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@goldmyndpromotions9700]

You snapped on the amount of info in this quick video. This is at least one semester’s worth of info

[@BrittneyJanae]

Thank you so much!!!

[@jamaimusic6867]

She is so dope. She explains things so easy. Love a black creator!

[@Gerald_G]

Oh my gosh! 9:18 I keep rewinding and staring at this shot. Love everything about it: the different textures, the patterns in the metal/iron, the mysterious look in those brick arches, how the sky and water complement each other, the glow and & simplicity of how the lights just escort your eyes off into the distance, and on and on. Mostly I can actually see myself there with a coffee and a pastry just staring off into the distance and enjoying the ambiance. You’re amazing! Thx! 🖼️

[@vgabnd_kenji]

Your work is truly captivating. Especially the one with the man in front of the sunset. Sometimes its the accidental photo/film shoots that end up being the best.

[@BrittneyJanae]

Thank you so much!

[@ESHONBURGUNDY]

Great video! The way you expounded on each was dope!🙏🏾

[@BrittneyJanae]

Thank you 🙌

[@jefferyerhunse2545]

This is quickly becoming one of my favorite YT channels. Also that shot with the guy silhouette was SOOO good!

[@BrittneyJanae]

Thank you!!! It’s def one of my favs!!!!

[@CreatingwithKaya]

I LOVE THIS. This is so inspirational to me. It's been a goal of mine to include more **cinematic** **aesthetics** into my content. I do so much talking head content, but I want to go out in the wild more and share tips through more imagery and a change of scene. Saving this to rewatch again and again.

[@BrittneyJanae]

Thank you!! Same. These reminded me to get outside sometimes! Hope to continue documenting in this new year

[@suav3national550]

Opened my eyes in a way I feel as if I forgot . Art within your eyes .

[@lydsfizz]

That’s a beautiful shot! 2:01

[@BrittneyJanae]

Thank you!!!

[@iamMaiyaPilar]

Thank you so much for sharing your artistry with us. I’m so inspired to create. ❤❤❤

[@BrittneyJanae]

No problem!

[@topfloorshooter1142]

I feel like I became a pro within minutes

[@Dionne_Sheree]

If anyone has wisdom and insight on this subject it’s you! I love composition and you are one of the masters! Great lesson! ❤

[@AJVibes]

🌇 definitely gonna keep trying out these composition techniques! I think I’ve always liked symmetry by default but it’s time to branch out !

[@amigas022]

Your visuals are interesting. And also I can see from your raw footage that color grading plays a big part in the final product. Really good work !

[@BrittneyJanae]

I appreciate that!

[@courtcrea.]

This is gold! ⭐ Thank you so much for sharing your expertise ♥

[@MaiElizabeth]

For the first time someone describing ‘composition’ the best way it should be told. 😊

[@BrittneyJanae]

Thank you!!

[@piusgyagenda]

Composition is so broad topic and I believe one way one way to get better with composition is by practicing while you learn how other people use composition in their works 💪 Thank you for this video good examples

[@xauTahir]

My first time here, I love what I watched❤️📸

[@photosbyjf]

really loved the sillouette shots at sunset

[@BrittneyJanae]

One of my favs

[@SidneySavaage]

These tips were so straightforward and I plan on implementing them all. Especially filming at night.

[@Garytyronejohnson]

Truly awesome!

[@skilledcreative]

Thanks for sharing these amazing tips. We are helping young people through digital storytelling and this video was very inspiring!

[@BrittneyJanae]

I love hearing that and glad I could be of help!

[@Network.Savage]

I appreciate your journey and how you share

[@Pysees868]

Great video, Brittney. As someone getting back into film photography this information is extremely helpful. Also your visual examples are beautiful.

[@lowlowseesee]

I wish this series was numbered. just brilliant stuff thank you

[@israelibrahim4636]

🖼. The colours from the silhouette shot. 🔥

[@calebpetty3681]

🔥🔥🔥 I definitely would be a student if you taught anything dealing with filmmaking. Your message was clear, entertaining and backed up with wonderful visuals.

[@colinthecameraguy]

Saved to Favourites. I was aware of most of these principles but you just bundled them all together and tied them up with a red ribbon 😊

[@BrittneyJanae]

Thank you!!!

[@PicturingArt]

I saved it too!

[@prod.ghxstghxst]

Thank you!

[@nofaux_ent]

Thanks for this! Really loving all your videos. Always so helpful and productive. 😁🙏🏾

[@BrittneyJanae]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you!

[@drake919]

Thank you for this presentation! This should be required viewing for every photographer!

[@BrittneyJanae]

Thank you!!

[@qiom.d]

"PICTURE EMOJI" , beautiful shots Brittney, I was a big fan of that symmetry example shot inside the museum

[@lowlowseesee]

one of the best vids ive seen on composition. this and studiobinder has me cozy and well informed right now lol. also you flexed mega with the nascar shirt

[@BridgettHBeauty]

Hello I’m new hear my friend sent me this video. I told her I want to shoot better content. And here I am! I’m sooo excited from what I learned today. Thanks for sharing!! 🌃

[@BrittneyJanae]

Welcome! And thank you so much for being here!!

[@sneaky_1]

This is the most beautiful & brilliant video I've watched this whole day 🎉

[@MissAlex022]

Wow thank you for this. I knew these concepts from photography but I loved seeing their application through your videos and your explanation made it less daunting to apply to film. ❤

[@BourgeFilms]

Fantastic! Thank you for answering my life long question of “what is composition?” I’ve heard others talk about it but this was broken down very well for me!

[@BrittneyJanae]

My pleasure!

[@BlessedAesthetics]

This is such a great video, very insightful, packs a punch for sure! Thank you 🙏🏾

[@kaywayneflor89]

Thank you, I moving from photography to video and to hear the same composition guides and how they apply to video was very helpful.

[@BrittneyJanae]

Yesss very very similar in so many ways. I started in photography as well!

[@PicturingArt]

​@@BrittneyJanae O wow, I didn't realize you started with photography. I began following you back when you just started posting on this channel. I've seen your growth and the amazing work you've been doing and am so proud of you! I started with photography as well. It's still my main medium by choice. I would love for you to make a video on the composition nuances between photography and video.

[@yusefsheltondafirst]

Not Goin Lie, this video was very Helpful and made things very plane and simple! I also appreciate it because when searching for this type of content it’s typically made by men and I gotta say you were very thorough in the way that you articulated yourself. Your very appealing to watch! Something about your teaching style beautiful brown skin and warm tone/ Loving delivery did it for me ! Thank you💙

[@BrittneyJanae]

Thank you so much!

[@JamesDavis-qi8eb]

Wow, that frame within a frame within a frame within a frame shoot is crazy ....

[@BrittneyJanae]

Lollll thanks

[@JoyfulJaye]

Creating compelling art! Yes, I am a learner in creating with videos. This video was very informative, thank you for giving away your knowledge! I am now a new fan!

[@TheCurlyKid]

Yes! Absolutely love how you film those postcards!

[@blacklion3301]

Thanks again, really cool to watch your journey, and looking forward to seeing your take on prioritising the shadows in your next set of compositions…👏🏾👏🏾🎥

[@BrittneyJanae]

When you say prioritize shadows what do you mean

[@blacklion3301]

@@BrittneyJanae ...I mean when making the unexposed areas of the scene its own character, giving depth, framing and texture which can be moody or threatening like the opening segment of 007 "Casino Royale" and LL Cool J's ""Mama Said Knock You Out"... or the shadows can convey being calm, thoughful and reflective, as seen in many instances throughout "Games of Thrones" - Looking forward to see what your take will be as you contine the journey.

[@Dmogul]

Great video, I always enjoy hearing about composition, it’s an important factor when following the rules of certain compositions as well as when one decides to bend or break the rules of composition ultimately creating their unique style. So many things can come from experimenting with different compositions

[@BrittneyJanae]

Yesssss I agree wholeheartedly

[@Timitakeover]

🌠 You just inspired me to try video postcards!

[@BrittneyJanae]

Do it!!

[@JLJ2]

So you have the audacity to come right into 2024 with some 🔥 😂. This is educational. I learned so much. You made it make sense.

[@BrittneyJanae]

Lollll energy all 2024

[@YoboySigh]

This vid was very helpful! Definitely want to add cinematography to my videos! 💯

[@BrittneyJanae]

Go for it!!!

[@Mr.GoodVibesCaLi]

when you said you like to Use natural light in the Light & Tone portion i ascended to the heavens when you said it 😭because ive been wanting to do more videos with natural light and its more satisfying to seeb

[@BrittneyJanae]

It really is plus If you learn how the sun moves and how to work with it you pretty much can learn how to make artificial light

[@kharisking]

This was awesome. Beautiful images you captured 🥂

[@BrittneyJanae]

Thanks so much!

[@tiemji]

It's really nice to share videos like this. The leading lines are my absolute favorite to watch. I'm not very good at creating it myself but i really like it

[@Papi.Labouche]

Definitely inspired to shoot some more while paying attention to my lighting.

[@tacrewgirl]

Good point about letting light telling a story. 💡

[@ebwjr]

🌅🌆🌁 fell in love with this idea when you started sharing your digital postcards on Instagram. Thanks for sharing. I need to go give some of these a try!

[@BrittneyJanae]

You are so welcome! Def get out and try them!

[@Tommy4k]

Beautiful video as always

[@raihana.onfilm]

Thank you for sharing these gems. These are the types of videos i truly enjoy consuming and i want to learn how to make them. thank you!!! :)

[@BrittneyJanae]

You are so welcome!

[@philipsomiari]

Hi Brittney! I totally loved this video. So straight to the point without any bogus words

[@user-eo5kf4kz5i]

Your shot are just awe-inspiring. Just Wow

[@BrittneyJanae]

Thank you!!

[@Yolocheese]

Loved the video! Your work is slowly growing on me! Cant wait to share this camera journey with you! God bless everyone!

[@BrittneyJanae]

Thank you!

[@hasloyarr9285]

If you'd be the 18 year old who knew nothing about filmmaking and broke as well what are the ways you root for getting this and get started and what could be yours long term goal when you got to know about it a little

[@BrittneyJanae]

If I was 18 years old and didn’t know about filmmaking I would be on KZbin everyday at least for a hour learning about filmmaking then taking out 3 hours daily to put what I learned into action. If you’re broke and can’t get a camera learn it all with your PHONE! Long term would be getting a camera I can grow to learn and create with. But I would learn lignting, camera settings and all of the essentials so that when I did get a camera I already know how to FILM

[@RenzyStyle]

Agree 100 start with your phone

[@JordanSennette]

Absolutely love this 🔥

[@BrittneyJanae]

Thank you!

[@danielmeza7146]

Thank you for the knowledge!!! This is going to be a big year for me. I can feel it. I really appreciate all the information 🙏🏽 best of wishes on your journey.

[@BrittneyJanae]

You got this!

[@JayVIIPeep]

Thank you ! I am finding so many great DPs on KZbin your work looks amazing and this video was inspiring and put together so clean and concise! I subbed and I appreciate you sharing your knowledge! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@BrittneyJanae]

Thank you so much!!

[@juliuschurafilms]

Thank you so much for this. Love the quality of these 🤍 Amazing tips

[@PicturingArt]

Quality with a T!

[@it.sjustkash]

Thank you, I love this video!! thanks for breaking it down. I want to start creating content but actually take my time and produce quality content. Your video has help me understand things more further down!!

[@BrittneyJanae]

You can do it!

[@orlundokhubbard]

Awesome video! taught me a lot!

[@diaryofdaksha]

You explained in such a perfect way, thank you ❤

[@PicturingArt]

Yes she did!

[@BrittneyJanae]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lydsfizz]

That’s a beautiful shot!

[@Coatsey007]

Brittney, really enjoyed this video, a wonderful lesson I will try to adopt, thank you.

[@BrittneyJanae]

Thank you!

[@lizzymaebee]

Brittany, I looove how straightforward and to the point this video is! Just subscribed!

[@BrittneyJanae]

Thank you so much!

[@Engeyarrakazehbi3456]

very interesting video, im glad you tell about light, its not about composition, its about the right angle and lightning

[@BrittneyJanae]

You didn’t watch the video! Lol. Lighting and angle make up composition

[@HueyOp]

Thank you so much for this Brittney ! Yes it helps a lot. I'mma get out and apply this soon.

[@janieisbored]

Thanks for the tips! Definitely going to use these in my videos 👍

[@BrittneyJanae]

Happy to help!

[@darnelhoarau]

Thank you for all these techniques Brittney ❤❤🔥🔥

[@BrittneyJanae]

You're so welcome!

[@lindasson]

Amazing content and information, your visuals are dope. 🖼🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@PicturingArt]

agree!

[@BrittneyJanae]

I appreciate that!

[@AlmondSummers]

Excellent insight and ideas. Would be awesome to know what settings you used on the camera to achieve the darker shots. 🖼Thanks for sharing!

[@BrittneyJanae]

My settings are usually the same. Shutter 1/50th, ISO 640 or 12,800 I usually have a ND on my lens. F stop 1.8

[@JulianHershman]

This was a perfect video thank you!! Techniques and your artistry really show through in your work. Beautiful job.

[@BrittneyJanae]

Thank you so much!

[@RealizeKenn]

🌅 excited to incorporate these techniques into my creations thank you ❤

[@KG-theknickerbockerkid]

I believe the best photos I have taken are at night. 🖼 The many different types of light fixtures and arrangements of those lights make for some interesting contrast and color interpretation by the camera. Good Video. I understand the goal of telling the story but I think sometimes it is hard for me to tell a cohesive story that bridges all the different projects together.

[@BrittneyJanae]

Yes I agree about the night. And sometimes it may not be the images that tell the story something it may be the music and etc that brings it all together. These are postcards shot from different occasions but the song and the pacing really allowed me to being them together.

[@BeadnWithNicoleB]

Hello from KZbin Space. I love this content and its very good information that can be used in a major way.

[@BrittneyJanae]

Thank you so much!!

[@BeadnWithNicoleB]

@@BrittneyJanae you're welcome 😊

[@heliospetroswest2108]

Awesome Work, I appreciate you explaining composition to me

[@ymaphilo]

Great video❤ thank you so much for the tip about a frame within a frame I'm going to try it!

[@BrittneyJanae]

You are so welcome!

[@zuzu_1]

Wow such a great video 🙏🏾. This really inspired me and I’m so excited to learn these techniques and become better. Thanks for sharing your art with us all.

[@BrittneyJanae]

You're so welcome!

[@NicholeRuiz]

This is great information! Working on my craft as well as a cinematographer. :)

[@chantalmyfawny]

This is a beautiful video. I like your visual drawing of the lines. I shoot street photography in Vancouver, BC and want to get into filmmaking as well

[@munchingmogul]

This was beautifully put and well explained !

[@BrittneyJanae]

Thank you!

[@omahubani2107]

Followed you all the way from instagram! immediately i saw the picture on the top right corner i knew it was you! cliskced immediately

[@user-py6zb3xj9u]

New subscriber. THANK YOU for being so clear, cool and straight to the point PS : 🥰

[@PatrickWarpath]

Love your eye for composition! Thanks for sharing the wisdom 🖼

[@BrittneyJanae]

Thanks for listening

[@Deepbluecat]

You're a true artist Brittney

[@BrittneyJanae]

Wow thank you so much!!

[@TomKaszuba]

Very helpful and beautifully done. Thank you very much. 🌝

[@joserangelve]

Great video 👊😉

[@BrittneyJanae]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@joserangelve]

I did!@@BrittneyJanae

[@yomentsmedia]

Beautiful frames! And thanks for the tips.

[@sthepassos]

I just came across your channel and Im already in love with it. Thank you for sharing!

[@BrittneyJanae]

You are so welcome!

[@thriceborn7665]

Love the videos. Thanks for sharing your journey. Just subbed. 👊🏿

[@Savvce]

Fantastic advice! Great video.