How to Shoot a 4 Hour Video in 53 Seconds

[@jeremiahcollins_]

what an absolute masterpiece.

[@deancreate]

David is truly a genius. The KZbin community is so lucky to have him!! ❤️

[@SeamusTWD]

david just liked my letterboxd review of his film that took 4 seconds to write. what a legend

[@ponysmasher]

Took me 4 hours to read though

[@SeamusTWD]

ponysmasher i’m sorry i took that much time out of your day, i’ll be sure to see shazam 2 twice to get those hours back to you ✌🏻

[@samfartson881]

What was the review

[@eduardoqquina1261]

This is the highest rated thing on letterboxd, congratz, you surpassed Kubrick.

[@EyeSceneRed]

Thank you for being one of the coolest directors.

[@badzigenhalsensis]

he is

[@sumit2658]

*the coolest period.

[@MetalTalk666]

Seriously! I'm so proud of you.

[@noedelroj6843]

FACTS

[@ARealPersonNotABot]

Just know, this guy is giving away sage wisdom about filmmaking for free. This kinda thing costs thousands of dollars if you go to film school. Give him a like!

[@mikeh.4503]

I worship David Sandberg, but this specific 'trick' is so easily done if you know just a little about NLEs. Almost everyone can do it. No explanation needed, no film school, no ponysmasher 'guide' and no thousands of dollars. However, gave him a like for it anyway ;)

[@mistercohaagen]

Most people are still pay-walling knowledge like we're all each other's enemies competing for the same prey out on the savanna, instead of it being the tide that lifts all boats and we each can toss in our own bucket of water. I hope we learn.

[@ARealPersonNotABot]

@@mikeh.4503 I'm not just talking about this video. I mean his entire channel

[@Riko442]

@@mikeh.4503 Why there must be always someone negative in the comments with their "Acktually....." revelation?

[@MarkFilipAnthony]

Even after filmschool, most people dont know this stuff

[@RyanLawless]

I struggle to get 100 views with no flipping off. I now understand the error of my ways. Making the rest of us better vloggers one middle finger at a time, David. Well done.

[@Cslice1016]

love how you turned a supposed joke post into a learning point

[@warrust]

love the filmmaking application by referencing a blockbuster

[@akmaldanial67]

@@warrust Which he directed

[@Kishan_Baijnath]

David, you're fantastic and are legitimately inspiring. My little brother loved Shazam so I showed him your videos. Now he's learning MoHo and is subscribed to your channel for all your unique wisdom. Thanks for that. :)

[@AxxLAfriku]

GAGAGAGAGAGAGA I just saw something very unpretty! I looked in the mirror! GAGAGAGAGAGAGA!! But I am the cool KZbinr with two hazardously hot girlfriends so IT is all good! Thanks for you attention dear ki

[@redmarte666]

@@AxxLAfriku wtf

[@ASHKINDHA]

@@AxxLAfriku Godzilla had stroke trying to read this and Fucking died

[@hipsterelephant2660]

You sound like a literal baby Holy shit

[@coolcam055]

I love that he found a way to sneak in some proper filmmaking tips for even the most simple video idea

[@tuckerkanderson]

I love your sense of humour and humbleness.

[@TimRG]

I knew there was no way you were holding your arms up flipping us off for four hours. Your arms would have been shaking more by the end. Yet, you still got me. Awesome. Glad you posted it.

[@steprockmedia]

I sincerely 100% appreciate that you are still humble and kicking around KZbin trolling people and answering posts. It's very cool of you. Stay awesome.

[@vinyleyezz]

You’re the coolest and most real director out there man. 👍

[@QueenCelebrationLive]

This is filmmaking at its best. Pure KINO. The biggest one anyone's done since the silent era.

[@GomteshUpadhye]

Thank you for making these videos. You sir are helping us amateurs tremendously. Please continue to talk about your work. Thank you.

[@non_regulars]

Not only is there a simple making of for it, but it has a practical tie-in for moviemaking.

[@EddyTheMartian]

David noticed me!!! I love your movies and videos, you’re so informative and an inspiration!

[@tlskyward3214]

The fact that there is an IMDB page for this is funnier than the video. I was reading the reviews this morning and when I got to the one with the "spoilers" tag I blew coffee out of my nose. Thanks for the laughs. And the nose douching. My nostrils are fresh as a daisy.

[@Someonecomegether]

I’m sure there’s someone who watched the full 4 hours thinking there was some deep meaning behind, when it was really just you flexing your filmmaking skills. That’s why i love your work. You keep it real.

[@AshRavens]

This is the type of quality content we don't want but we deserve

[@thelonelyspider_official]

Once again another example of why David F Sandberg is one of my favourite directors working today. Absolute GOAT.

[@KlassicLoL]

I legitimately learned from this and I use the rock and roll effect when I need to prolong a shot

[@Photographicelements]

OMG! “the best reviews of my career actually.” Thank you for this! You are a gift!

[@MrRichiarditya]

dude is teaching new generations of filmmakers by this YT channel i have nothing but respect

[@suncu91]

That video you made as a kid is really clever. It just shows that you were creative and learning about making videos since young age

[@KeyTryer]

David flips you off and teaches you something new about filmmaking. How nice of him.

[@PompeySomerstown]

It's great to see someone else does the reverse/forward edit to extend things! I'm always paranoid it'll be noticed but I normally get away with it 😁

[@beclops]

Thanks, I needed this. As I said before my confidence and self assuredness have been suspiciously high, so thank you for bringing me back down to earth in the form of someone I respect flipping me the bird.

[@HelloMeDUG]

This video is completely useless on the surface. But he actually added something of real substance with the thing about Shazam. Good move.

[@AdventuresInVideo]

With only slight wording changes, this could also serve as an excellent eulogy at his funeral.

[@davidrp39]

Talk for yourself! I have just started editing and these tips are useful

[@RedPlanetPictures1]

When I commented "waiting for the making of" on the original, I didn't actually expect there would be one. Bravo.

[@cinemaforce7140]

Bro, I actually watched your whole movie and I just wanna say that it’s my favorite film released in the 2020s so far

[@sanjaysingha8911]

It feels good that such a good director is making youtube videos and making us know good things in the industry!

[@georgeofhamilton]

You talk about it so cordially and professionally.

[@johnthecoolguy123]

this was actually super insightful and I love how we can learn something from a four hour video of you flipping us off and apply it to our own films! I’ll always watch your videos (At least until 2023) so keep uploading when you feel like it.

[@shart__]

When does "I Moon You for Five Hours" come out?

[@ClassicMiddleton]

A video where you do NOT want to find Easter eggs

[@mikk.]

Chris Taylor it will get too many good reviews in letterboxd, that it gets taken down once again 😔

[@EGRJ]

That's for the Other Site.

[@RivuSouravBanerjeeVideoEditor]

Yesss... simple but such an effective technique.. so many times during an edit we comeup to a situation in which we need to extend the clip.. rather than slowing down the clip..which will infact look bad, this technique will save it. Thank u so much sir fr sharing it. i am a small aspiring filmmaker frm India..thank u fr inspiring us and teaching the filmmaking methods u use .. ❤️ frm India 🇮🇳

[@Bobbywoodhogan]

David, I’m an independent filmmaker and I really appreciate you making these videos. You should have your own TV series “Secrets of Cinema” or something.

[@gordonmckiernan4725]

Such innovative efficiency requires a round of applause - Bravo!

[@GalZiv]

I love how David does not keep secrets - it tells it all and playing a weird a filmmaker.

[@Left-Earth]

*"Can't wait to own this on Blu-ray !"* 💿

[@BadBeetsTCG]

You might be the best filmmaker on KZbin -- An instant classic!

[@eu_o_andy]

I'm so glad I sticked to this channel since Lights Out aksdaiodjaio it's been so many years but you're still so awesome

[@Maraike-Animator]

Hahaha this made me laugh so hard. So ridiculous but you still found a way to make your 4 hours long flipping off video educational. 😂👌🏼

[@Mr._.yukiii]

They did that technique in starwars ep 4 with the Tusken Raider when he had the one character pined down

[@SGresponse]

With the people pointing out that the ambient sound also loops it might have been a good idea to do a full 4-hour audio take by just leaving the mic on and leaving the house for a few hours. Then blend in the intro and outro (with it being so quiet it is likely a zero-effort endeavor) and you've got "muffled sounds of things that happen outside" without getting that leafblower loop back-and-forth. An added bonus would be if you scheduled a package delivery or phone call while you were away. Imagine: _phone rings, man remains unfazed, dedicated to the sole purpose of flipping you off_ ...

[@The_Drewid]

This is why I stayed subscribed. Can't wait for the sequel.

[@GoneBats1]

Will there be an extended director’s cut coming out soon?

[@JeffBoarts]

Love your KZbin videos and your movies. Keep doing what you're doing, man.

[@AntonDoiron]

At first I thought there was some kind of anger or unhappy feelings associated with it but I'm glad to hear it's not a reaction to anything bad. The slowing down effect is useful. I've had to deal with takes that were perfect except for being a bit too short for the mood of the scene. Thanks for the tip!

[@Rubz69]

I loved the spine of his character in this one. Was really strong.

[@denverbailey]

Same technique was used in the original Star Wars to make the Tusken Raider shake his staff up and down. ;)

[@DANAMIONLINE]

It's funny and clever how you're able to inform us about tips and tricks.

[@Mr.ThomasAnderson]

Hands down (or up) the greatest filmmaker of our generation... for inspiring great filmmakers. His films are pretty good too

[@tmwproductions3685]

You know when I was watching you flip me off for 4 straight hours I was a big fan, but now that I know it was only 53 seconds I feel betrayed and lied to.

[@Evanz111]

You’re now my favourite youtuber. Again.

[@NCozy]

Reminds me of sitting and smiling only that dude actually sits there a smiles for 4 hours lol

[@Player-kg1ds]

If there was certification for "genius'" in the real world, you'd probably have one by now

[@robinert8858]

Love your stuff man, Thank you for the info and help.

[@pradeepvincentmusic]

He’s a proper KZbinr now!

[@thejuicebox388]

This channel is amazing!

[@CraigMessum-Lane]

You are one of the only people in the world I'd truly like to go for a beer with, you seem like such an interesting person.

[@madnessbydesignVria]

I will never understand why this man doesn't make every movie... :)

[@sandnerdaniel]

This is an interesting tip on how to improve or save a shot. The fake tilt is a good idea. I guess the VFX guys also altered the speed slightly.

[@Digital_Dan_Analog_Man]

Brilliant film. Brilliant direction. Brilliant Acting. 15/10 would four hour again.

[@sivankawany2568]

Can you talk about what are there pros and cons between a 100 million dollar movie vs a no budget short film? Also your work is very inspiring!!

[@munjee2]

A video ? Its a not just a mere video ; it was a 4 hour long movie and a masterpiece at that

[@Nic-tg2ei]

Absolute art! just like Piero Manzoni. Genius.

[@rivenmotors7981]

love you dude, you're rockin' it right

[@YusiDJordan]

Are you absolutely kidding me? They added the tops of those trees in digitally? They look completely perfect.

[@mrx1333]

Seriously, I flipped you off back for 4hrs while watching that vid and you only flipped me off for only 3 seconds!!!! I'm the fool!! Thanx for the behind these scenes!

[@StarWarriorCentral]

Hey, thanks for Shazam! I didn't like it much on first viewing, but my second viewing made me LOVE it! The difference was that I watched some classic DC films like Batman '89 and Batman Forever beforehand, and your movie felt very much like it was in the same spirit as those movies. Fantastic!

[@tricatfilms6136]

I have been using the "ping-pong" cut technique for years... so cool to hear someone explain it in words lol

[@bugsyn]

Can we appreciate how this is now the highest rated film on Letterboxd?

[@SamBentara]

Thank you so much for bringing this up, I've been doing this for a while and always think I'm a genius lmao

[@yeetleslaw8529]

When I was in my first year of high school, taking tv productions. I found myself facing similar issue in the editing room. My classmates didn't shoot enough lead in time for the only "good take". Luckily they had a lot of raw footage and I found a panning shot that sort matched the beginning of the "good take". I frankstein'd the scenes together with on a screen graphic and music to distract. It was good enough for high school standards and for the technology at the time. We used casablanca editing computers from the late 90's ( in 2006) lol They got the job done, slowly.

[@Felix_FLX]

Hey David, it would be awesome and helpful if you make a video about the right focal length. When to use which focal length on scenes. I know there are no basic rules but i think it would be really helpful to hear some tipps and tricks from an professional director :)

[@Thierry_N]

When's the "Ferrari unboxing" video coming out?

[@CaptainMyCaptain33]

God. Imagine if people flipped you off for four hours in real life....cutting someone off in traffic on the way home, having them still flipping you off as you turn down the sheets for bed. We all might be a little kinder to one another.

[@cbryanstarr]

This dude is so underrated - wish i could make movies with him

[@tlskyward3214]

I think I'd rather go drinking with him.

[@HollyHargreaves]

I LOVE that you did the flip off video. It was hilarious and I laughed when I saw the thumbnail. You're awesome

[@ZacharySchmidt]

Can’t get enough of your videos Mate! Absolutely love what you're doing and so Inspirational, I’ve just started my own Spearfishing/fishing channel based on The Great Barrier Reef.

[@Alecbillante]

Just like Apocalypse Now, the documentary of the making of the film outshines the original. 10/10.

[@rokkfilms]

Ah HA! I knew there were CUTS. lmao! You crack me up man. I had a strong feeling that was also a younger you at the 3hr mark. hahahaha! Brilliant!

[@deancreate]

The “making of” video we never knew we needed:

[@akshayshaji6031]

Most friendliest director ever 🥰🥰

[@beyzijorskaya7490]

I were start following 2015 year and now this chanel need more big followers cuz this chanel deserve more attention i really enjoyed when i watching short horror movies and these woman and this man really so easy going n really so much succesful,ponshmasher if u will se this sentences please like,and we need more short horror movies and also i cant pass LIGHTS OUT film...this film were so legendary i swear we not watching like a this movie were so crazy full were nervously or were excited you n this woman need more attention u guys really knowing this work and i hope 2 u guys again making more short horror movies LOBES FROM TURKEY🥰💐🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷

[@JonathanEBoyd]

Interesting technique i might have to try it out sometime I saw the video that 4hr video pop i thought that's so random no way i'm watching all of it . your videos are always brilliant

[@marvelfoxmorty5057]

You're absolutely genius, anything you did, though it seems ridiculous but yet very reasonable 👍👍🙌🙌

[@marcpaters0n]

Someone tell the sitting-and-smiling guy how to do this so he can get his life back.

[@mrcoolyandoporlavida]

Dude, I love your channel

[@skylakeside7330]

LOL! This is the exact technique I use to create video loop backgrounds to pretend I’m on Zoom.

[@OmarCordy]

I dig it. I have prints of your make movies not excuses and good pooping hanging around

[@StephenIsTrying]

Same here! The Make Movies Not Excuses has been my home screen for a while

[@MARCOSPERRY]

Admiro a sua iniciativa em compartilhar conhecimento artístico. Abraço e parabéns do Brazil

[@zendarva]

Someone posted a screen cap of "I flip you off for 4 hours", I laughingly asked how much got left on the editing room floor, and for special features, and a making of. Well, here we are. I salute you. Heh.

[@soapandbutter]

Absolutely fantastic.

[@surajprakash8900]

Just waiting for this!!! Any video for Shazam 2 or your experience on set of first part?

[@walkergibbs6984]

“I didn’t really stand there for four hours” I feel like I just learned Santa isn’t real...

[@onironauta_86]

Plot twist. It took him 4 hours to edit it. Great channel btw!

[@WordUnheard]

When people talk about how terrible 2020 has been, and how nothing good happened, I send them a link to this channel.

[@KingCladCrowe]

This video is epic and you are funny as hell man lol.