How to Pre-Production (by yourself)

[@DannyGevirtz]

Yo! Can’t wait to read through the comments. Might be a bit as I’m out shooting this right now haha.

[@BenjieGonzagaVlogs]

I learned a lot from this video Thank you so much.

[@YCImaging]

I’ve been ignoring this app for a while, you really showed me the possibilities. Man, my prep is all over the place! Haha. I’m gonna have to try it out

[@frankmeechie7368]

When @YCImaging comments on it you know it's spacial

[@afrokleph381]

Swears mehn @YCImaging.. I’m happy to see you reply Mann .. the both of you inspire me in this production business

[@Superbustr]

It seems to be a very common practice to do a shot list but not do a storyboard. Storyboard = a definitive vision. Shot list = leaving the small details up to chance (good for certain shoots where you may have more than enough time to overshoot if necessary). Storyboard = communicating your vision clearly and precisely to everyone you are working with. Shot list = a tick list of shots to complete, good for slating but at the same time there will be many uncertainties as words cannot be as clear as an image.

[@nickagrinzone]

As I'm literally in pre-production right now... saving lives.

[@OfTwoLands]

Keen for that cycling piece. I love shooting bike content, made one on my Grandfather who is over 80 and still rides 10,000kms a year !! Rapha ads are the only thing you need to watch for cycling content haha. Also yes !! Pre production is so important !! Every-time I get asked about working for yourself as a filmmaker I always say make sure you spend enough time in Pre Prod.

[@essentialfilmmaking9761]

Today I woke up and said: Okay let's start the pre-production of my upcoming videos for the month. Then I see this...

[@BelfastYT]

That moment when you got a new camera and don't have a lens to use it. I feel you

[@kyf_]

I had to wait 2 weeks for the f ing SD card...

[@BelfastYT]

@@kyf_ I don't whats worst! lol

[@oniriscope]

Pre production can be so painful sometimes...getting your approach on it is definitely helpful! I’m still learning to love the process.

[@zeraliii6150]

i cannot tell you how psyched i am to go into pre-prod and do these things. Thanks for being such an inspiration.

[@kyf_]

Is the app paid?

[@justinburgan]

Milanote is LEGIT! Have blown away clients and perspective clients by using it. Stoked to see what cycling shoot you come up with!

[@BryanEnsign]

As someone who enjoys run and gun, and one-man-band projects, I appreciate videos like this a lot. Any little tip even for seasoned people is nice to see. Thank you.

[@benjlocks]

Man, this is by far the most useful pre-production lesson I've seen! SO much value, thank you!!

[@Murk.mp4]

This is what I love about film making. You get to be an expert of a whole different field, be able to document, and tell a story.

[@pdroangelo]

RAPHA already has a very strong visual and filmmaking language/style! That project is going to be really audacious. Hope you get some great results

[@DavidHindin]

Seems fitting this popped up just now on my trip back to Philly! sitting in Federal Donuts and watching this 😎

[@brentthomasaustin]

I think the best preproduction is data management. 1. Calibrate and format media 2. gear is organized, charged, and labeled. 3. Create a day schedule and call sheet 4. Setup flights, Airbnb, and update all payments with cash on hand for backup 5. Forget all parameters and shoot the action, don’t produce it. That’s the key

[@JaminBlouin]

Hey man, you by far are one of the greatest inspirations to me for starting Freelance Video Work. You inspired me to make Spec-Ads and it paid off today. I made two Spec-Ads for Sparkling Ice. I really just like their drinks. And after I posted the second one. Sparkling Ice actually saw my Ads and loved it. They liked, commented, and shared the Ad on their IG story. Today was one of the best days of my life and I have you and so many other fantastic creators for that. Thank you.

[@hellofriend9364]

Working as an executive Producer, planning big shoots and calculating budget, I can say prepro is more like calling thousands of people, starring on your computer etc.. mood boards are more something for setdesign, location Scout etc.... But as a one man shoot I can appreciate that!

[@augustinchauvet6281]

Danny - you are simply the best. Your knowledge of the industry along with your generosity is just a gift. So glad to have you as a mentor - it’s a pleasure to learn from you everyday. Thanks legend.

[@xmartyxcorex]

This is hilarious bro, I'm a filmmaker myself and I use Milanote almost exactly like you do, wtf. I love how you were staring at the app like you wanted to makeout with it... i felt that. You've inspired some new ways I can use the app to make my life easier, and more importantly make life more FUN.

[@DimitriOhler]

As a cyclist and videographer, I'm super pumped to see the finished video!

[@ShadowCutFilms]

This is exactly what I needed to see right now. I'm in pre-production on a complicated shoot and was a bit overwhelmed. You're a hero.

[@jeffreyyahiro9704]

Man I shot a wedding by myself and had a shot list on my phone in the notes app and crossing them off, forgetting shots, having to whip out my phone to go over stuff on the fly and being all disorganized was absolutely awful. I’m loving the picture shot list and the overall flow of this. Got me thinkingggg

[@cryptosig283]

This app is actually making me excited about filmmaking again. Kinda renewing my passion

[@tuckerkanderson]

Loved this Danny! Us solo filmmakers gotta band together and share knowledge to help eachother on these things, thanks for the tips!

[@Kareemnoel]

BRO ! this is it !! I usually just screen shot reference shots or videos and put them in a album but THIS IS IT!!

[@ju_chesneau]

My god MONSIEUR Danny, why, after each video, I feel less stupid ? Everything seems so simple when you explain it. Yop ! I'm a fan, no need to deny it

[@romanokoenmusic]

Hi. Enjoy the shoot. I love seeing what other folks do for pre-production. Great video.

[@nomadfilmlab3692]

Danny, you're incredible. Also, Milanote is life.

[@MrMaestroChrome]

Unreal, I’m literally about to start on a new project, on spec, because I want to, to start a new company, solo and just started pre production. The timing for this couldn’t be more perfect

[@lifesessions]

We love Milanote and you ! Loves from Brazil

[@ToddBangz]

Hey @Danny Gevirtz, you're an amazingly inspiring dude. Thank you for being you bro.

[@itsamywilliams]

I cannot thank you enough for this video! This has been the most helpful video to ever come across!

[@chrisschackart]

I love your story telling and visuals. Every time I watch one of your videos I learn so much, and I always feel a sense of peace. Not only when it comes to the struggles of filmmaking, but just life in general. It's very stress relieving when you have a community of people to relate to. You realize you're not alone. P.S. That milanote app looks like it's going to be a lifesaver for me. My brain is always going a 1,000 MPH. Being able to collect those thoughts and put them in a simplistic and visually appealing way is going to relieve so much mental stress. Thanks Danny.

[@cristoferjong]

Thank you soo much!!! this review is so honest and genuine that i can take some value from it. Needing more from this caind of content.

[@afoalin7907]

I can't wait to watch the final video ! Just started using milanote a week ago. Absolutely love it !

[@BBDigitalArts]

Oh boy!!!! That was a class video Danny 🙌🏻 love the thought process and that program looks awesome

[@LCmadproduct]

Milanote is an every use for me in my work, I use it in every part of the process, pre, prod and post. It's a great tool to centralize your workflow.

[@simomagri_]

Can't wait to see this spec commercial!!!

[@thehumanchris]

Wow Milanote is SICK!!!

[@AndrikLangfield]

Loved this video! I really love using Milanote for everything, a super useful tool. Enjoyed seeing your preproduction process 🙌🏼

[@casperhilmand]

Great walkthrough and tips with Milanote, Danny - Filmmaking is really a long process of creative divergent and convergent thinking waves. The blue skies notes are divergent thinking and when you decide on location, you do convergent thinking, where you revise the options you came up with in the blue skies ideas.

[@DaveSy]

Milanote looks amazing! I've been happy with Notion lately, but this looks to take it a step further for sure.

[@staticmotion1628]

i love shooting solo and creating my own ideas no clients, no over complicating things, just a camera your lens and creative, you know what you need that FPV drone shot following the cyclist down one of those beautiful roads man, flying through a tree to reveal, following from behind thinking its just another chase shot but no the drone goes up to see the mountains or ocean as cyclist falls out of frame lol anyway man love love your channel wish i was there i would so fly for you just because man

[@thediegomgarcia]

Why arent you over 1M. You deserve so much more.

[@OrikzHD]

I have my first paid gig this weekend and this video just came in so clutch. Thank you Danny for showing us these little things that can help so much as one-man bands.

[@windmediaco]

This video was perfectly timed for me. I've been struggling to get my pre-production straight for a shoot next month. I have notebook paper EVERYWHERE currently so I'm excited to try this for the shoot instead! Thank you!

[@lukelarsen1672]

Cant wait to see the final project

[@graysonallenn]

Can't wait to see the final result!

[@JudesKetchup]

Thank you deeply for the simplicity and sweet lesson for the day Danny. No more reason for me not to upload on Wednesday ;D

[@kyf_]

Yess, simplicity

[@TomBrunberg]

I've been playing with ideas for cycling video too - can't wait to see how yours turn out!

[@pun1shment]

Awesome video! Sounds like an amazing project! I look forward to seeing it!

[@27thRenaissance]

Shooting tonight! Love your work brother. Milanote has been clutch

[@d8nya1]

Always blessing us with great content!!!! Love watching your videos 😍

[@Hendrixvisionjoint]

That’s the same way I’ve been feeling about skating definitely agree with you

[@tashmiles]

This video was quite literally life changing! Just on my first overseas one woman shoot and both Milanote, and your tips made the difference in keeping me organized and on top of everything. Thanks for sharing what's possible and how to pre-pro solo as smoothly as you do! Absolutely love your channel

[@isaacryan4034]

Absolute legend dude! Super helpful as I'm legit in the planning phases for my first big brand campaign!! Cant wait to see the film!! Love from AUS bro xx

[@theoutdoordiet3742]

Love that you're showing this! We've been using Milanote for about a year, funnily enough shooting a storytelling film for a European-based cycling brand this weekend, inspired by Rapha Rides Boulder! Can't wait to see what you come up with!

[@AndrewMurphyFilms]

Dude such a good tool! It’s so hard when you try run off what’s in your mind and just remember everything! Recipe for disaster!!

[@Arcvde]

Was waiting for my phone to ding for the most important videos of the week! Thanks you for making my Mondays consistently great as always, Danny! Super helpful video! I’m excited to hear more and see more about this company!

[@geopickz]

Danny you're a life saver!! I'm such a perfectionist in every aspect and get so frustrated when things don't look how I want them to and Milanote looks perfect for me. Thanks dude 😎

[@LifeOfRiza]

definitely gonna give milanote a try after this 🙌🏼 hyped to see the final product for your cycling project!!

[@ScottBekke]

I love this video mate. Your voice is so calm and enthusiastic, love it.

[@VisualsbyBruno]

Not sure how I missed this video considering I've watched all other videos about Rodrigo but anyway, Milanote just saved me on a project haha thanks bro, and keep crushing it

[@Liberti_Deveraux]

The confidence you just gave me by watching this is unreal...I have so much to learn, and so much to teach myself. But this "Pintrest" for film making just made my day lol your work is beautiful and inspiring. I always look forward to learning from "The BEST" thank you so much for your time and this video!!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Haha amazing! Thanks so much!!

[@simonrhys]

I've only just found this channel! Thank you for you! I love your chilled vibe!!

[@K1ddoh]

I note take like crazy and gather all these notebooks, this is a game changer for me, thank you!

[@danielnicholson8190]

Danny I love your content and I'm so inspired by each video I watch. I start my film making degree in the UK in September! I'm so thankful for creators like yourself and your honesty with every part of production. Thank you for everything you're working on and thanks again for making it accessable for people like me!

[@robertblackettt]

I've been procrastinating so much on my current project and my mind will always be racing whenever I see inspiration. Really looking forward to using this instead of scribbling page after page and losing track.

[@AimaOj.]

This video is coming just in time. Thank you, Danny!

[@mariowageman]

I've got so inspired that I had to pause this video a couple of times to create my own board for an upcoming video project. Thanks for the tips

[@WestonWoodfin]

I always try and watch Danny's Videos first thing Monday morning, but I have a really busy day of editing for work so I can not watch yet. This comment is my promise that I WILL be back.

[@WestonWoodfin]

UPDATE: Came back. Watched the video. Totally worth it.

[@syncomposer]

Always a pleasure to see your videos. Your "bike project" sounds super interesting. Its a great flow to get passionately involved in something you haven't seen that multilayered before (like bicycling). Enjoy your day :)

[@Brian-ud6uj]

Awesome! Really love the styling of this. Definitely going to look into for our work. Also looking forward to seeing this final project and what comes of your new venture. Best of luck & keep up the great work!

[@RioinOshiro]

Thank you for this! This is exactly what I needed to help put my thoughts and ideas onto something I can later refer to. Looking forward to seeing the final video!

[@DolisterCovers]

I LOVED that passion you had behind this video, you really got me excited to try this out for my next project the same way you get amped up watching the videos you throw on your project! :)

[@dapp24fps]

BEST EDUCATIONAL CONTENT EVER ON KZbin 🙏🏽 THANKS A LOT 🔥 LOVE FROM INDIA......❤️

[@gregoconnor4296]

I'm a huge cycling fan and am super stoked to see how your spec ad turns out! I'm starting a large mountain biking project this summer and will for sure be using these tips to help me plan!

[@bricehansen8777]

I've struggled with Pre-production (jotting stuff down in notebooks and not feeling organized). This is a game-changer! Also, I add a link to the location's weather so I can quickly check for changes in weather on shoot day.

[@Costa_The_Creator]

Can I learn every filmmaking thing ever from you please. Dude, love your vibe.

[@timashley17]

Absolutely love milanote. I use it for all my shoots.

[@JoeYatesAlaskanFilms]

I’ll be hearing from a company today about producing a full-length documentary today. If I get it, this will definitely come in handy. I’m feeling that imposter feeling that you always mention as I’m one of the few finalists 🙃

[@billyblack]

I hope you get it😎

[@JoeYatesAlaskanFilms]

@@billyblack : thank you! Unfortunately, I didn’t get it- but I did get offered to be a the editor for their marketing team 👍🏽

[@Blakevigil]

All your videos are so informational and motivational, they are really helping me keep pursuing my dreams of being a filmmaker. I feel that fire just like you. Just want you to know that you have definitely made an impact on my pursuit and in my life. Thank you and Love you too man.

[@KamelaHurley]

Thank you so much for this video..even a year later there is so much value!

[@ShankOutdoors]

I was unsure about using this app, but you really opened my mind to the possibilities. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and creative process!

[@Anjerodcl]

Starting my Monday with a Danny Gevirtz video! A great one at that, always inspiring. I too am planning my for my first short film :) Wish me luck. Can’t wait to see the final outcome of your project Danny! For sure gonna be AMAZINGG

[@RefujayMedia]

Dude, Danny. Always love your videos! Every tutorial, short film, cinematic b roll sequence... just fire! On top of that, you’re the most genuine human being on KZbin. I’ll be in Maui in September, would love to link up for a coffee (not Kombucha 🥴) while I’m out there if you have the time! I’m pretty new in my filmmaking adventure but it would be really cool to share experiences and ideas. Hope you’re loving the Aloha life 🤙

[@gabriellaescobar8451]

Thank you for this video! My visual learning brain appreciates you!

[@lewcollins]

WOW! this video has really helped me out. Incredible, love the setup and how easy it can make the thought process just EXPAND

[@katiebennett5973]

Exactly what I needed, once again. Thanks Danny!

[@kiellong4230]

Can not wait to see this

[@africaamaze]

This is gold. Thanks for sharing man!

[@BrandonBarcena2]

Love how into detail you go with your pre-production process, gonna have to start doing this with my shoots! I bet it helps thing run way smoother! Super hyped to see the final product of your shoot today!!

[@isaacescovedo3980]

Man this is exactly what I needed right now. I'm so stoked to have found this video before my next shoot instead of just winging it.

[@BikesAndSnacks]

Watched your series in reverse order. This was great. I feel like you made this just for me! Keep on inspiring us.

[@frederikvillum]

Thank you Danny so much. Been looking for a long time, for an app like this. Much appreciated!

[@tashmotion2647]

Been feeling pretty demotivated for a while, trying to get back into the filming-sphere after taking take off since the start of Covid. This is exactly the nudge I needed, Milanote is fantastic but it was seeing your process of using it that I think's gonna really help me plan my first film back. Thank you so much man, got yourself another sub ✌

[@rzufvideo]

i love it! and im so glad to see your channel constantly growing - keep it up man, you inspire me a lot

[@Luzar1999Helps]

This has really changed my workflow on pre production. Super dope man

[@thealivelife]

This is such a win! Are all of your boards set up like this when it comes to pre-production?