How To Shoot a FITNESS VIDEO - Lighting & B-ROLL - Cinematic Breakdown

How To Shoot a FITNESS VIDEO - Lighting & B-ROLL - Cinematic Breakdown
You’ve seen the film now it’s time to break it down! In this video I’m sharing some insights and take you behind the scenes on a fitness shoot I did with Sony & Burnt Studios. If you’re not shooting on Sony cameras don’t run away because the focus here is more on the overall production from lighting to audio & support gear!
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[@jacques_crafford]

LUTS I use for grading: bit.ly/3cqdikV Use my code “JAC” for a 15% discount (Affiliate Link)

[@soheilsadeghi1396]

which LUT exactly?

[@Bordsteinpflaster]

I would be interested in a video where you break down the planing phase before shooting a project. Like, how do you prepare your shotlist, organize locations or choose props. Great video!

[@MaikHansen]

That would be amazing!!

[@mribi]

Id love to see that too

[@jacques_crafford]

That's a great idea. Will see which video I can do with that! Thanks guys!

[@arjunsoehawan192]

@@jacques_crafford just subscribed to see this one!

[@truenoirproductions3964]

Really appreciate these breakdowns!

[@pawelmucha_foto]

As always great job! I love watching your films! Thanks for tons of inspiration! Keep it doing :) Can't wait for next one!

[@jacques_crafford]

That means so much to me thank you! I just dropped a new one, I will share the BTS later this week!

[@WakeUpMatt]

Another awesome video Jacques! Super helpful🤙🏼

[@jacques_crafford]

Thanks brother, really means a lot to me!

[@hanson141804]

Seeing how the foley sound capturing is so eye-opening !

[@jacques_crafford]

Same for me! This is the 2nd time I did it and it's such a game changer!

[@jan-christophbruhnke2382]

So great 💪 as always! Can't wait for your next episode.

[@jacques_crafford]

Thanks Jan, that is encouraging!

[@maxim.horoshilov]

Nice breakdown, Jacques! I'm always impressed to see how much work is done behind the shoot!

[@jacques_crafford]

Thanks Maxim, so grateful for your encouragement!

[@davidsteege4119]

Amazing breakdown! Love the quality, keep the videos coming!

[@jacques_crafford]

Awesome man, still planning a lot more going forward :)

[@qenbered5762]

Amazing video and a great breakdown of your process! Thanks, Jacques!

[@jacques_crafford]

So glad to hear you enjoyed it, thank you friend!

[@fabianflug7879]

Normally I'm not the guy who comments on YT at all, but i really have to say thank you for your amazing work and inspiration. You're helping me a lot.

[@jacques_crafford]

Thank you Fabian, that really means a lot to me! I hope to share lots more on here!

[@lostee2001]

Thank you so much!!

[@MorphPictures_]

Thank you for going so deep into the BTS! The lighting is 🔥🔥🔥

[@jacques_crafford]

Thanks Joshua! I cant wait to share my next lighting breakdown!

[@LouwLemmer]

Perfect breakdown and concise way of conveying what was done behind the scenes. You are a genius!

[@jacques_crafford]

Legend, dankie bra! So dankbaar vir jou!

[@ImJasonAnthony]

love the breakdown! Crushed this shoot

[@jacques_crafford]

Thanks Jason, much appreciated!

[@directordumiekari]

So much helpful 💯🔥

[@chasedaleyphotofilmhouse7272]

Man this is such a great breakdown. Love your work!

[@jacques_crafford]

Thanks man, much appreciated!

[@etiennegriezel1179]

Loving the content Jacques, learning alot. Would love to see a video on how you plan a shoot and create a shot list around your transitions 👍

[@jacques_crafford]

Thanks Etienne, hopefully soon :)

[@ekphotography]

Another great tutorial my friend.. Love them.. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I have been shooting for 30 years and still learn things.

[@jacques_crafford]

That means so much to me, you're most welcome! Thanks for your support friend!

[@migsflicks]

Great breakdown Jacques! I personally used mostly handheld on my fitness videos as well; it just gives it that extra "umph" and energy needed for fitness vids.

[@jacques_crafford]

Thanks mate, handheld for the win!

[@alesbajc2692]

I can't believe that i came across this channel till today, just awesome, thank you sir you are really learning us with all the explanations. Now lets go watching all the videos.

[@jacques_crafford]

I am so glad you feel this way! Thank you Aleš! Appreciate you supporting my channel!

[@gregdoherty6850]

Amazing content and inspires me on so many levels, thanks for taking the time to teach and train

[@jacques_crafford]

Really glad to hear that, thank you so much for letting me know!

[@chrisfowler92]

Great breakdown of the shoot! Learned alot from this thank you!

[@jacques_crafford]

So glad to hear that, thanks Christopher!

[@mujahidurrehman]

Thank you for the breakdown and behind the scenes, I found the video very useful.

[@jacques_crafford]

Thanks Muji, so glad to hear that and the pleasure is all mine!

[@nidoge5032]

so much production value from your videos!

[@jacques_crafford]

Thanks mate, that means so much to me!

[@vishnugokuldas9961]

Great explanations and marvelous effort to make the viewers know about your brilliance. Thank you for this video and making the beginners educated.

[@jacques_crafford]

Thanks Vishnu, you are most kind! The pleasure is all mine

[@disco1809]

So much great info. Thank you!

[@jacques_crafford]

Yay glad you like it thanks for watching!

[@vl7283]

Amazing video like always!!

[@jacques_crafford]

Thank you so much!

[@seanopenshaw]

Such a great BTS! Thank you for this!

[@jacques_crafford]

So glad you like my BTS, thanks Sean!

[@AlexLopez-iy4by]

Thank you for breakdown. Nice looking footage.

[@jacques_crafford]

Thanks Alex, grateful to have your support!

[@its_alex]

Thanks for that breakdown. Was interesting to watch. Nice and clean

[@jacques_crafford]

So glad to hear that, thanks for your kind words!

[@soalineorn]

always inspire me Jacques!

[@jacques_crafford]

Thank you SJ!

[@carlosascencio7176]

WOW outstanding work man! hands down!

[@jacques_crafford]

Thanks Carlos, really appreciate it!

[@MADB0X]

Amazing work! Thanks for sharing it!

[@jacques_crafford]

Thanks for watching! 🔥

[@MADB0X]

@@jacques_crafford All the pleasure is mine!

[@jd5787]

That lady packs a punch! Great video again. I am not a pro, just enjoying learning a few things for what has developed into a hobby of mine, but I really appreciate the sharing of knowledge here. Thanks!

[@jacques_crafford]

Yay thank you, hope you can learn a lot more!

[@rodvisionfilms]

Nice tutorial Jacques!! Thank you so much. Can you please mention which were the frame rates, ISO always on 12800? And picture profile used? Thank you in advance.

[@mraz1017]

Thank you for sharing all those useful tips😃😃😃

[@jacques_crafford]

Only a pleasure Eric, thanks for taking the time to comment!

[@YourMomsFavoriteChannel]

Awesome Jacques! Jou werk is regtig inspirerend! Dankie

[@jacques_crafford]

Yay dankie, waardeer dit so baie!

[@amitsamakamboj]

Absolutely amazing sir . You are my inspiration 🥰

[@jacques_crafford]

Thank you Amit, really appreciate your support!

[@elmono3939]

Model has excellent boxing moves.. Very natural, coordinated, powerful...

[@idovidal]

As a beginner this is quite overwhelming but amazing at the same time. very inspiring What would you do if the only light that you have is a key light ( no smoke or leds)

[@NicMCorbett]

First off, this looks absurdly brilliant. Second, your talent gave 110%, I have yet to see a fitness video where a female was giving it this much effort, that’s what I really enjoyed about this 41 second video. Your work is valuable and so are you.

[@jacques_crafford]

Wow, thank you! Appreciate your comment! 🙏

[@user-kl2ss1gh4o]

You have so many outstanding videos. Thanks for you videos! It Helps me make better my skills 👏

[@jacques_crafford]

Thanks bro, much appreciated!

[@rorifree]

Thank you, I learned a lot here.

[@jacques_crafford]

So glad to hear thanks for taking the time to comment!

[@RPGBURN]

This is an awesome breakdown!

[@jacques_crafford]

So happy to hear that, thanks Hilgard!

[@jumpingsammy]

well done! inspiring!

[@jacques_crafford]

Thanks a ton!

[@napatsaeng]

Good job bro, love your work sound picture perfect

[@jacques_crafford]

Thanks Napat, always happy to hear from you!

[@nafisahmedvideos7882]

love the sound design part. and you are right about making your own sound effect as par the need.. this just cut down half the time spent on searching for the perfect ones

[@jacques_crafford]

Totally bro, it was soooo fast in post I almost don't want to shoot again without a sound guy on set!

[@metallpt147]

My question is how bright do you normally have your key light? I know it changes depending on situation/angle/distance from subject, but I’m having a hard time getting the entire subject lit in a dark place without being too bright on the face or muscle focused on

[@MaikHansen]

Thank you so much!! So good to learn from your videos 🙏🏼❤️ Also would be interested in the settings that you used for this shoot on your Sony a7iv. Like what ISO max to avoid noise?

[@jacques_crafford]

Thanks Maik, you are most kind! So glad you find it valuable. I'll see what I can do, for now I have found the A7IV to be maxing out at 3200 but I still try to stock as close to 800 as I can at all times!

[@amshey2979]

aawsome teaching

[@victormlgomez123]

thank you verymuch for these amazings tecnics... u r a master

[@jacques_crafford]

Thanks you are most kind!

[@arantesFilms]

Awesome breakdown.

[@jacques_crafford]

Thanks brother, always grateful for your comments!

[@belindaalker3811]

Brilliant thanks!

[@jacques_crafford]

Yay thank you! You're welcome!

[@GloryBrand]

Great video! What lens would you recommend for solo shooting in the gym?

[@schoeferfilm]

Really a very good breakdown of this awesome shooting Jacques 👏 thanks a lot for the bts what brings us filmmakers so much inspiration 🙏 best cinematic greetings from a small german KZbin filmmaker 😂

[@jacques_crafford]

You're such a big encouragement to me, thanks for your ongoing support friend!

[@Enzor1515]

SUPER DOPE!

[@jacques_crafford]

Thanks Enzor!

[@photoartisansecuador]

Hello mate!! Just started following your channel. Great work!

[@jacques_crafford]

Thanks mate, grateful for your support!

[@sibusisojaca6810]

great stuff Man keep doing the Lords work

[@jacques_crafford]

Amen brother!

[@makdeeeee]

Great job sir! 👏🏼

[@jacques_crafford]

Thanks Mark, much appreciated!

[@jonnylau4472]

Just found out your video, great stuff! btw for gym and more action based movement shots, do you shoot in 50fps/60fps or 25/30?

[@marclabro]

very interesting. lighting comes quickly expensive when we want to start making video. I would be interested to see in your tutos how you setup sony camera and use AF or MF...

[@redhousemediala]

Dude. Awesome video! Could you tell me what profile you shot this in? Cinetone? SLog3? Cine4?

[@giulianogirelli]

lot of power here :-) great job

[@jacques_crafford]

Thanks Giuliano!!!

[@rodrigo8269]

Nice video! Thanks!

[@jacques_crafford]

Thanks a ton Rodrigo!

[@shaw927]

Thank you for your detailed explanation. I would like to know how to write scripts and shooting scenes for each shooting, and I really want to know how to write a whole set of procedures! Thank you very much

[@jacques_crafford]

You're welcome brother! I'm planning a video like that soon, just trying to figure out the best way to present it :)

[@sterlingcross9776]

Can you drop the shot list? Curious what it looks like / how detailed it needs to be.

[@DieFaktenlage]

Amazing content!!!

[@jacques_crafford]

Yeeeew thank you🔥

[@cleanlight5178]

🥰 still enjoying your work am learning a lot.

[@jacques_crafford]

Yay thank you!

[@lifewalklens8447]

Great job bro

[@jacques_crafford]

Thanks bro, much apprecaited!

[@michaelherczeg-hochzeitsvi8012]

Super Video, danke

[@jacques_crafford]

Only a pleasure, thanks for supporting my channel Michael!

[@benjiman818]

Did u use a diffusion filter for this video?

[@mauriciotrujillo9016]

Amazing breakdown!!, I really hope to work with a foley artist someday soon too.

[@jacques_crafford]

Thanks Mauricio, I'm sure a lot of those sounds can be done with an on-camera mic also if you just do extra takes and keep the camera close :)

[@okebaram]

Your videos are amazing and you are very knowledgeable. I have some questions. Is there a reason or advantage to shooting this handheld without using a gimbal? Also, there is a question I have had for a while and haven't been able to get any answers. Maybe yu can shed some light. I have been looking at cinematic videos shot in flat profiles like slog or with Sony mirrorless cameras general. I see that even when everything is done right, like the lighting, the coloring, the exposure angles and movement... etc exceptionally well, most of the final video scenes always seem to be a little more blurry or more unfocused than I would have expected they would be, even though they may look so cinematic. If you are watching a show on Netflix, or TV (I'm in USA) or a Hollywood movie, there have that sharpness and detail, like their camera is truly in focus on the person or object, and yes they use much more expensive cameras but I don't think should be the cause of this particular observation. Focusing is easier than the other accomplishments of these cameras or cinematographers, I would think. Have you noticed that, and do you see what I am saying? Could it be that the less-expensive camera has trouble with executing a low depth of field choice without a tradeoff in sharpness? I see the same with your videos and other talented filmmakers... and you are an expert so I wonder if you see this and know what I am talking about with insights as to why...

[@Elnato.07]

Tremenda pantalla tiene el ninja y mira abajo la pantallita de la camara?

[@jentelebbink4969]

What about your camera settings? What white balance did you shoot the video and wich color profile?

[@phucmapvlog]

Great to see the BTS 🤙🏻

[@jacques_crafford]

Thanks mate!

[@filmgenius2]

What is the Boom called that hold the lights

[@ABHISHEKYADAV-qi3mp]

Best setups studio 💯💥

[@jacques_crafford]

Yay thank you Abhishek, that means so much to me!

[@kenwaldron]

Could you go into detail regarding your camera settings on the Sony in this low light situation to avoid grain? How are you exposing? Are you blowing out the lights in the background? Would love to see your exposure on the back of your camera. Thank you for these videos, I've learned a TON from you.!!!

[@jacques_crafford]

Thanks man, so glad to hear that! I try to expose for the highlights as much as possible because with the Phantom LUTs you don't have to overexpose but as for low noise I try to stick to the Native ISO and only push it up if I really have to.

[@ekphotography]

Hey Jacques, you are one of my favorites on KZbin. I was wondering if you could do a tutorial on getting proper color balance and Custom color balance on the FX3. I have been been shooting for over 30 years and still learn from you. I am more of a Director but film myself a lot. Sometimes I have trouble getting proper white balance on the fly with my FX3 due to my inexperience trying to do it on the fly on a shoot. Thanks a lot

[@jacques_crafford]

Thanks my friend! I hope to do one like that soon, just have to get a few other videos out first. I think White Balance is such an overlooked part of the process so totally worth it!

[@rkmudaliar1127]

superb

[@jacques_crafford]

Thanks bro!

[@aks-14]

thank u so much

[@jacques_crafford]

You're welcome thanks for taking the time to watch it!

[@bustedbehera]

how often do you changes the aperture throughout this video

[@stylewala9251]

Which log did you use . And what was the ISO settings?

[@J_bui]

Excellent breakdown Jacques, very much enjoyed the video. It was an interesting perspective to see the Foley artist come in for the final sound design. Really adds to the overall immersion of the video! With regard to your white balance setting, are you keeping a custom white balance set at 5600K given that the key light is at 5600K and the Nanlite pavotubes are at 6300K? If you were working with a performer with darker skin tones, would you alter the custom white balance setting? Thanks!

[@jacques_crafford]

Hey Jonathan! Apologies for the late reply, been traveling a bit. Thanks for your kind words. To answer your question, yes I mostly stuck to 5600K and I would stick to the same regardless of skintone.

[@JamesNobleMusic]

Amazing

[@jacques_crafford]

Thanks James!

[@kylea3316]

could you do a breakdown of post editing would love to see how you did this

[@jacques_crafford]

I'll see what I can do but first got a few other videos in the pipeline

[@rascalgd]

Really nice Work! I wonder if you used the gyro data for stabilization in post?

[@jacques_crafford]

Thanks a ton! I didn't use the gyro data, the rig itself did a pretty stellar job with stability :)

[@dna8269]

Amazing content! How did you go about booking this gym for the shoot? I've been wanting to get a space like this myself

[@jacques_crafford]

Thank you so much! For the gym, I got the contact from a friend, they were super accommodating but we had to shoot after hours when it was empty, so worth it though!

[@AlixRobsonofficial]

Hi, could I ask exactly what lenses you used as you mentioned an f4 lens, however neither listed are f4? was it maybe a 16-35mm? thank you :)

[@unclejezza]

I've never seen someone work so hard in the gym yet not a bead of sweat??!! Grab the spritzer next time J! lol :) Great vid bro, keep up the good work.

[@jacques_crafford]

Thanks bro! Haha you're right, I guess we took so long in between takes that she didn't sweat enough overall!

[@TK-lu5mp]

HEY... Such a great review...! I have a question. Did you use 'active mode' in body stabilization-? Or standard mode-?

[@jacques_crafford]

Thanks TK! I used Active Steady for some reason it performs really well when I'm using the rig.

[@JPGellez]

Meticulous 🔥🔥🔥

[@jacques_crafford]

Yeew thanks JP!

[@ShannonVisuals]

Looks great! What mattebox and filters are you using?

[@jacques_crafford]

Thanks a ton! I was using a SmallRig Mini Mattebox with a 1/8 Mist Filter on

[@platonralph]

Nice content man! May I know what focus mode did you use?

[@jacques_crafford]

Thank you Ralph! Most of these shots are with Wide mode using Eye-AF and then a few was in manual with pre-focus on the subject :)

[@thederren607]

This is amazing, Do you have a link to the finished edit?

[@jacques_crafford]

Thank you so much, here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5zSZHqDqMqMapI

[@onpoint7501]

hi jacques love your videos mate, tell me something what filter you use? mist? nd ?

[@jacques_crafford]

Thanks mate! I use the 1/8 Black Mist and when I need ND, I use the NiSi Truecolor 1-5 VND (best ND for sure).

[@user-zl7zm7ii6w]

可以

[@YeHtet]

Always learing from you thank.

[@jacques_crafford]

You're welcome thanks for taking the time to comment!

[@YeHtet]

Compare with you I am still beginner. But I hope one day I can create just like you did. I don’t have not much equipment but I will try my best. Last week I was filmed music video with hand held style. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZzTeWB6ar6aosU. Can you please suggestions for me?