How To Shoot Like Wong Kar Wai ✦ Camera Angles for Beginner Filmmakers ✦ Shooting DigiCam LOW Budget

[@vonuan]

The Oscar for 'filming on a low budget, and if you got any camera, no excuses' goes to Megan Tan. Thanks Megan and Brady for a wonderful video!👏👏

[@megantanhweewen]

HAHHAHAAH thank you this is my first Oscar and I shall cherish it 😂

[@robbiefatt]

I love how director's get so much credit for their cinematographer's work haha. Christopher Doyle is the real creative mind behind light and camera. Great video though :)

[@megantanhweewen]

Hahha yes I knew someone would comment on this. Real props to Christopher Doyle. I used WKW as a title and thumbnail

[@injectionAI]

relax rob lol theres always that guy. youre right tho

[@WhereToFind]

And yet Christopher Doyle credits WKR in an interview for freeing him from being so technical behind the camera . So who’s the real creative mind

[@kingvisionsmedia]

You’re right and you’re wrong. Andthis exact mindset is what’s wrong with the filmmaking industry today. The producers and studios think the same way - let’s spend money on the DP, the actors and the writers yet we have more bad movies than good movies. The 40s, 70s and 90s are arguably the best decades for films in history and yet those were director driven decades. The producers/executives are worried about money while the crew are worried about their day to day tasks. It is the directors job to see the whole thing through, creatively. Sorry for the rant and no malice is intended whatsoever but I’ve just been seeing a lot of people on the net discrediting directors when it’s their medium!!!

[@ForeverRii]

Doyle’s style isn’t limited to WKW films and aesthetics, so it makes sense she is referring to the director as all his films have the same style, while referring to all Doyle’s wouldn’t make sense bc they vary in visual expression

[@ZiaRDS]

It's fascinating how two people can have the exact same clips but because of the cameras and post production work, can come out with two very different results. I love your version, nostalgia, dreamy and a little warped. Very inspiring!

[@megantanhweewen]

Couldn't agree more!!! Thank you ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@aldo]

That digicam vibe, dayuuuuuuuuum. Great video, I've seen Brady videos as well, cool to see you both collaborate!

[@megantanhweewen]

THANK YOU SO MUCH 🥹🥹🥹❤️❤️❤️

[@nany_590]

I love the final result 🔥 Digicams and older cameras in general have their own charm

[@megantanhweewen]

They do 🥹❤️

[@carlajcksn]

You have no idea how much this helped me Megan!! I used to use excuses like "oh i dont have the good equipment for that" but with this video, I realised my digicam is literally a gem, I love the retro look that it gives! I cant wait to start filming and creating! Thank you for your videos, you're doing a wonderful job to show us how to film amazing things on low budget!!

[@megantanhweewen]

aahhhhhhh so so so happy that this video could show you that way! Lookjg forwdd to what you’ll create in the future !!!

[@AdrianDrott]

This is cool! Also some tips for anyone going for a Wong Kar Wai look. Try using 7-15mm lenses (good with option of a low f-stop) if you can. It's really what makes the aesthetic of Fallen Angels. Another tip is to cover the lens with a plastic film and a tiny bit of grease on it (like Vaseline). This is the oldschool method of making blur/glow, it makes everything a bit softer. Post process can't really achieve the exact same result.

[@BradyBessette]

Omg you made this so fun I love the digicam look too

[@megantanhweewen]

Hehhee u made this real fun Brady !

[@QuenSpokenWord]

Color grading and editing always on point! It's always nice to see your videos!

[@megantanhweewen]

Thanks a ton!😭🌸🌸🌸

[@Yolocheese]

Great job Megan! I need to study more if Wong Kar Wai’s work! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@megantanhweewen]

Thanks so so much!! Yeah it’s super interesting to study tbh

[@FilmSpook]

FANTASTIC WORK from you and Brady!! Many Thanks. Two of my Favorite Teachers/Filmmakers. 🙏🏾

[@megantanhweewen]

Much appreciated!❤️😊

[@neosworld97]

My two favorite creatives got to shoot with each other. Awesome vid.

[@megantanhweewen]

Awwww thank you ❤️😭😭😭😭😍

[@ArchiesLens]

Shot on a digicam. man I love it! So cool🌸

[@megantanhweewen]

THANK YOU 🥹🥹🥹❤️❤️❤️

[@ArchiesLens]

@@megantanhweewen 💕

[@hizenburg7]

This was such a joy to watch! you guys should try euphoria-like shots with the crazy lighting and modern cameras it would look so good, epic👏collab👏.

[@megantanhweewen]

Oooofffff that’s so true, I think I will !!!

[@wiro]

The subway escalator scene is very powerful. Great lesson! I'll have to try it out🤣 I hope no one steals my phone when I'm filming myself😁 I also like the reflective scene. I guess shooting with a digicam means anyone can do it, right? Thank you for this very inspiring video!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@megantanhweewen]

Hahaha yes hahaha everyone can!

[@WilliamRandomUploads]

Wong Kar Wai for the win 🔥

[@megantanhweewen]

❤️❤️❤️

[@erickadjanor]

Megannnn I see you, great job🤩. The sliders shots in the beginning so so nice. I was thinking to myself wow , you’re so committed and you always go out of your way to make content to inspires us: people you don’t even know in persons. But you keep showing up and putting in the hardwork . Thanks for sharing, I appreciate you🎉❤️

[@megantanhweewen]

Hi Erick!! Thanks so much!!! I think those were my fav shots as well in this video tbh HAHHAHA

[@erickadjanor]

@@megantanhweewen you’re welcome, more slider shots coming our way then😂🙌🏾

[@Kotari22]

amazing video megan!!! I recently watched one of his films the fallen angel and the double exposure shots, the slow shutter speed look was amazing. great colouring too btwww!

[@megantanhweewen]

THANK YOU SO SOO MUCH!! so glad u enjoyed it!

[@airwreckaura]

seeing both povs is insane, y'all ate!

[@megantanhweewen]

Hahaha thank you !! ❤️❤️☺️☺️

[@airwreckaura]

@@megantanhweewenyou’re welcome darling!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@flomarley998]

Ooh my gossh !! this shot was a mix of intensity and chaos, lighting, angle was so perfect !! I love all yours shot ! 😉

[@megantanhweewen]

AHHH THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

[@ekat_kat5911]

your videos are fantastic, and they never cease to amaze me every time; you have truly inspired me to continue learning more about film and do my own projects, thank you!

[@megantanhweewen]

Happy to hear that! THANK YOU SO MUCHHH

[@ekat_kat5911]

@@megantanhweewenno problem!!!🫶🫶

[@florianropers]

Haha I was very excited about this would pan out. The short came out great and that little camera definitely has a distinctive look to it :) Thanks for bringing me on this little filmmaking adventure. I hope nobody caught a cold 😀

[@megantanhweewen]

Hahaha I definitely was feeling super lousy after that, but yeah!!

[@gastronomee_]

This is insane. Loved every moment of it. You inspire me.

[@megantanhweewen]

Wow, thank you!

[@Yangidreams]

Your videos are always so fun and useful to watch, you're really such an inspiration megan :)

[@megantanhweewen]

Thank you so much!!! So glad you enjoyed it tbh!!

[@marithbuzeyn8369]

I absolutely loved this video! You inspired me sm to start filming, something i love to do but i always am thinking it’s impossible due to my lack of skills and good camera materials. But i might try it more now

[@megantanhweewen]

Go for it! Thanks so much for the comment btw !!

[@TravellingKook]

Awesome video guys! Enjoyed both of them! Thank you ❤❤

[@megantanhweewen]

Glad you enjoyed it!💕💕💕

[@seemcat]

awwww i loved watching the process + end results. inspired to buy a digicam now, haha.

[@megantanhweewen]

Awww thanks so much!! hahaha

[@finnanimator1699]

I was looking for this a long time ago! All your videos help me out in so many ways and if I ever get successful in filmmaking I’ll always remember how you helped me out through so much, and if I do succeed hope you remember this comment cause I know I’ll remember all your advices and videos! 😿😿☝️

[@Ibedrawin]

I love this idea. I want to try something like this one day. I would say the music doesn't match the video in the end, it's retro but it doesn't match the vibe of what's happening on screen

[@megantanhweewen]

Thanks so much for your feedback !!

[@imsodone29]

This was really cool, thank you for sharing!

[@megantanhweewen]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@LaFuenteOnFilm]

You killed this!!

[@megantanhweewen]

THANK UUU EEEK

[@Lilly09909]

I saw your channel just now by chance, but I didn't hesitate to subscribe, I checked the videos and they are wonderful and useful

[@megantanhweewen]

Welcome aboard! THANK YOU SO SO MUCH 👀❤️❤️

[@rosarioraptor]

Me encanta todo tu contenido ! me ayuda a seguir creciendo y de manera divertida! thank you so much MEGAN! 😍

[@megantanhweewen]

Thank you so so much! So glad

[@likemike6862]

I was waiting for this video. Hi Megan, Happy New Year 🎆 thanks for inspiring 🙏🏽

[@megantanhweewen]

Happy new year!!!

[@Dardasha_Studios]

Really nice!! Enjoyed the video.

[@megantanhweewen]

Thank you very much!!!!

[@golluwu]

can you please post more of these? like the camera angles and movements? please?

[@megantanhweewen]

Oooo yes I think it’s a good video idea :)

[@liftedmax]

this is beautiful and excellent goddamn

[@megantanhweewen]

AHHH THANK YOUUUUU

[@joanmichel]

Interesting execution! Appreciated the explanation.

[@megantanhweewen]

Glad it was helpful!

[@shexianray1306]

I loooooove ur vid and ur editssss gossdhdhhhh❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@megantanhweewen]

AHHH THANK YOUUUU

[@altafkhybery]

Ur camera collection ❤

[@megantanhweewen]

Hahhaah

[@MonigMedia]

this was the best result

[@megantanhweewen]

Thank you !!!

[@wavyjuicehq]

Hey, hope you see this, do you have a tutorial on how you do your led light title screens?

[@megantanhweewen]

Ahhh I have a vidoe about as I was using motion Vfx ( how to make cinematic films at home part 1 ) hahah I used their templates and titles !

[@wavyjuicehq]

@@megantanhweewen thank you! i will search for this video on your page 🙏

[@MIMI-jk1wb]

What cameras are these?? I love it sooo much

[@megantanhweewen]

Traveler fx 5!!

[@martindelbeke]

what a collab !

[@megantanhweewen]

Hehehe was sooo funnnn

[@marginaliia]

you are the BEST! no seriously.

[@megantanhweewen]

THANK U😭😭😭😭

[@YushangChen]

That is realy nice work!

[@megantanhweewen]

Thank you very much!

[@JesusPursuit]

Ha cool, it was fun to see the two different edits!

[@megantanhweewen]

Hahahhah yeah ❤️😂😂😂

[@liligrace973]

What digi cams did she use I really need to know 😭 the filming 10/10

[@megantanhweewen]

Hahah thank you I used the traveller FX5

[@auvxtii5793]

thank you sooooo much for this, you're literally amazing ilysm!! i do wanna ask how u can achieve that fallen angel + retro effect or does it come along w the camera?? pls tell mee

[@megantanhweewen]

hiiii thanks so so much for this comment! i think the retro effect you're referring to is actually from the digicam itsself hahaah cuz it's sort of distorted and old looking-i hope you get what i mean

[@auvxtii5793]

@@megantanhweewen thats perfecttt!! exactly wht i wanted, thank u soso much megan love uu!!

[@megantanhweewen]

MUAHHHH

[@deniologi]

Hello, really nice video!!! btw, do you edit that shot with the digicam? Color graded it? thanks!

[@megantanhweewen]

Thanks !!! Yes I edited and color graded !

[@johnmarkmanuelmagalona1984]

this made me subscribe

[@megantanhweewen]

Thank you 🥹🥹🥹

[@nonomi1]

LOVE THIS THANK YOU

[@megantanhweewen]

THANK YOUUU FOR WATCHINGGG

[@CocoChampion-kd5lm]

hey sorry, may i ask what digicams you used? really great results:)

[@megantanhweewen]

its called the traveler fx5 hhaha

[@ninjadeathfilms]

Could have used a slow shutter to give an even more chaotic look, something Christopher Doyle has used in Chungking Express.

[@megantanhweewen]

Ooooo yes I should have added more of that effect in post ( the digi cam can’t do manual settings lol ahhaha )

[@lucie6070]

Aaah i love it so much

[@megantanhweewen]

THANK YOUUUU

[@nafisaudrey4504]

What type of digicam did you use in this video? Really curious

[@megantanhweewen]

It’s called the traveler Fix 5

[@megantanhweewen]

Fx *

[@nafisaudrey4504]

Thankyou, great video really felt like old vibes@@megantanhweewen

[@smartideas-pedro1690]

he beat you up 💀 great vids from both of u

[@megantanhweewen]

😂😂😂 could u see the panic in his eyes when I said that 😂 thank u btw

[@randomraiguy1317]

Still not missing your videos 🫶🏻😌

[@megantanhweewen]

Hahah tqqqq❤️❤️

[@2uwuprr]

Can you suggest some low-priced digicams?

[@megantanhweewen]

I think digicams are all pretty low priced if you get them second hand, like the one I got for 10$ is totally worth it, literally just got it off ebay and never looked back HAHAH

[@2uwuprr]

​@@megantanhweewenoh It's totally value for money then😊

[@ozuu07]

heyy...jsut asking, can you leave a link for those digicams

[@megantanhweewen]

I don’t have a link cuz I bought it off ebay 🥹🥹 but you could search for traveler fx5

[@ozuu07]

@@megantanhweewen it's alright...thanks for the great video though

[@squenya]

whats the digi cam called?also i love this video!

[@megantanhweewen]

The traveler FX5 !!

[@JN_Collins]

Hey there! Very fun video. What lens did you use for the shot at 1:47?

[@cadenmartel9152]

you are a genius I love u.

[@megantanhweewen]

❤️❤️❤️❤️🥹🥹🥹

[@ekphotography]

In the final video did you leave the "Oh Yeh" that Brady was saying behind the camera @ 8:18 is ? on purpose or was it an accident?

[@megantanhweewen]

Hm? I don’t hear it

[@ekphotography]

@@megantanhweewen Check again I heard it 3 times to make sure before I commented about 8:19 8:20 mark on this video, as soon as the shot of you far away appears, you can hear him saying "Oh yeh".

[@alexandergiesser]

Great job!!!!

[@megantanhweewen]

Thank you!!

[@paprin9111]

What digi cam was used for the underground shots?

[@megantanhweewen]

It was the Traveller FX5 !

[@cuckoobrain7999]

I feel like the music in the final result doesn't really fit the tone lol

[@megantanhweewen]

I totally feel u tho i think after posting it I should’ve changed it

[@jacknrose988]

Hey❤what about canon t71 for filming

[@myfavoritenumberis24]

can i ask for the music in the final result? 🥺

[@eris-cs]

you should have put a different bgm for the final output to make it more dramatic, great work nonetheless!

[@megantanhweewen]

Hahah I kinda agree with you

[@blendragon28]

What was the model of digicam you used?

[@megantanhweewen]

It’s the traveler Fx 5

[@dancedj2k2]

I don't know if this is consider misdirection or misleading. You show the cheap cameras you got on EBay, and none of those shoot HD. When you show the elevator shot in the blue camera, it is fuzzy, out of focus, and the lighting is bad. but then...POOF. I guess some clean up with Davinci Resolve and something else it looks slightly better. Even in your Equipment listing on the page you list a Sony A7iii as your camera, and not the cheap one. what is the cheap cam you used, and could you shoot your next video with the cheap camera and no after effects editing?

[@megantanhweewen]

Hi Danceddj2k2, I am more than happy to send you the raw footage from the digi cam if you want, personally. The final results were 100% shot on the digi cam and the only reason I put Sony a7iii in my description is because I use this camera normally and for the intro of this video. And the reason you thought it was not in focus, and had bad lighting was becasue when you look at the footage from the side of the digi cam the screen is darker and really hard to actually see the footage. Like I said more than happy to send you the raw footage I used for this

[@Fonda.U]

What kind of camera did you use?

[@megantanhweewen]

I used the digi cam Traveller Fx5

[@shexianray1306]

You are sooo incredible.

[@megantanhweewen]

Thank you ong ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Vineethajojo]

What kind of digital camera did you use?

[@megantanhweewen]

Idek i bought it off ebay for this video and don’t even know the model 🥹🥹

[@Azmayeshgah_raygan]

cooooooool

[@megantanhweewen]

Hehhehehe

[@MidwestAppeals]

When is her movie coming out?

[@megantanhweewen]

HAHAHA hopefully sooonnnn

[@maddogtank8425]

WKW Is amazing when they comes to vision of what do you want it to be? But let's give it up for Christopher Doyle, real quick. And the fact that that boy made it happen. I mean, say what you want, but there's A. Reason why The best? WKW Films are made by him. Bad boy right there.

[@megantanhweewen]

Yessss sirrrr preachhh

[@user-tn1dy4en1w]

Which cameras did you use?

[@megantanhweewen]

Traveller FX5 !

[@Patrick-wb7uk]

can u pls explain how u edit ur footage to like this

[@megantanhweewen]

Yes !!!

[@ohviyan]

I want the link for the digicam

[@megantanhweewen]

it's the Traveler fx5! Maybe u could find it on ebay

[@saiko-doom]

Where is the camera from?

[@megantanhweewen]

I got it from ebay HAHAA second hand

[@saiko-doom]

@@megantanhweewen could you still tell me the models of all of them 😭

[@karazutra]

looks like it was shot on a toaster, but good composition!

[@megantanhweewen]

LMAOOO

[@willdupy]

Could I ask what digicams are these shot on?

[@megantanhweewen]

I don’t know the brand 🥹🥹🥹❤️❤️

[@megantanhweewen]

I think it’s the traveler FX5

[@BeMyArt]

You did one good shot and used it as a video cover👌🙄 other so so

[@megantanhweewen]

thanks

[@AlonzoLombardi]

I didn't know Hozier was also a filmmaker.

[@megantanhweewen]

Hahah ikr he’s so talented

[@WhereToFind]

Which tripod is that?

[@megantanhweewen]

I actually don’t know you’d have to ask Brady!

[@IvanTrejofilms]

Christopher Doyle

[@megantanhweewen]

Yeap the goat !!

[@ayuminnxx]

What's the song in the 6:32 part of the video?

[@pagelzac]

Hey great stuff here! are you based in Germany? would love to create something together if i visit there in may.

[@megantanhweewen]

Heyyy yes I’m based in Germany :)

[@zeynepozkannnn]

the result kinda seems like video clip of vitalic-poison lips

[@megantanhweewen]

Hahaha idk what that is but I gotta look !!!

[@Cinefilms_708]

I'm 🚶‍♂️for 🎥 😍

[@megantanhweewen]

😂😂❤️❤️

[@Khant_Nyi]

I feel like the cuts aren’t really great

[@anonymous9439]

At this point people are just throwing the name "wong kar wai" around. The Digicam doesn't help achieving it. Wong Kar Wai,or more like Christopher Doyle (the DoP) does not focus much on how the lighting equipment, but rather finding where the light looks good in a real location. So many shots are missing contexts and story. I think the escalator could have been good if you knew why WKW or Christopher love using escalators in the movies. Halas, the video lacks a bit of research and it's a shame, especially since you are making a tutorial.

[@megantanhweewen]

Hi thanks so much for this comment. Yes you’re right, I should’ve done more research on this and I was actually expecting people to comment about me not mentioning the DOP. I didn’t mention him cuz more people on KZbin for instance know WKW than Christoper Doyle that’s why I used that in the video. Christopher Doyle’s work is absolutely flawless though. Never the less thank you for the constructive criticism. I just wished you could have phrased it nicer or more polite. Thanks anyways.

[@ZaneYeet]

Good video but the music doesn't match the video, I think you should work on that

[@megantanhweewen]

Thanks for the tip

[@Los_1289]

Looks like a lost footage from a backroom.

[@megantanhweewen]

HAHAAH yeah sort of does huh

[@freddyEEE]

You’re such an inspiration @megantanart

[@megantanhweewen]

AHHH THANKUUUU

[@freddyEEE]

Thank you :) @@megantanhweewen