How to Structure Your Real Estate Videos like a PRO | Editing Part 2

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Happy Holidays Everyone! Hope this helps :)

[@NicolasKalogeropoulosPapaGeek]

Not only you are sharing the knowledge, but also the footages ? Man, you are the real MVP here !

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Trying to help! Thanks for the comment 👌

[@eddevelazquez2866]

I appreciate the work flow to allow people to practice on the footage as well. An educator at heart.

[@theelbrando6662]

That’s the same song I chose for my first real estate video. Fine work.

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Nice!! Hope all is going well for you :)

[@richardcarriere6767]

I'm in the works on making a real estate video of my home using my iphone 13 pro LOL you're videos are great man!

[@KnightmareOX]

Love the videos man. I’ve been following for the last few months and I’ve learned a lot from you as a newbie trying to start freelancing

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Thanks for the comment! Thats awesome :)

[@KnightmareOX]

@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo thanks for the great lessons and advice!

[@xTw1sTeDK1LLAx]

I've got a shoot later on today and this song would be perfect for it. (Luxury penthouse) what is the name of this one?

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Hey! It's called "Vale" by Dreem, from Epidemic Sound. Here's a link where you can do a free 30 day trial if you don't already use Epidemic Sound bit.ly/3rOKLwu (Just search Vale up top and its the only thing that will come up) Also they just published my playlist if you want to check it out for more tracks that are great for Real Estate! www.epidemicsound.com/music/themes/creators-picks/real-estate-essentials-by-taylor-brown/

[@xTw1sTeDK1LLAx]

@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo awesome ill definitely give it a look!

[@lunardood]

Great video man, thanks for explaining your work flow. It gave me some ideias to simplify a little bit, just like you said.. we always want to overthink every single shot as creative as possible but it's not worth it.

[@panayiotispanayides2141]

Great videos, learning a lot from you. I have a question. As you are shooting in 30 and 60 FPS, what speed is your timeline set to. This always confuses me as some videos say the timeline must be set as the same rate as the shooting rate. Can you explain this please. I'm just learning editing and I need to understand what I am doing.

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Thanks! 24fps timeline for me always. Most of the time I’m changing the footage speed to match (30 x .8 = 24, 60 x .4 = 24) etc. That will get the smoothest look but it still plays back fine if there are too many frames per second (like if you leave it at full speed or an in between speed) Once exported (at 24fps) I haven’t really ever noticed it looking off. But if you go too slow or the other way around it will look choppy (ex: 24fps footage on a 30fps timeline)

[@benjaminrosephotography3510]

Thanks Taylor. What are the Green and Blue blocks on the timeline? How do you put them in? Thanks

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Hey! Those were just for visuals for you to see The three parts of the sequence. Not what I normally do, but for this series I was trying to explain things in a different way that is applicable for any video really. Mostly trying to teach ‘ what we are doing’ when we edit. My normal editing process is definitely faster, have you checked out my other editing videos?

[@Highviewsport1]

Hi Taylor, do you find editing R6 or R5 footage a problem in fcpx? Is the codec h265 difficult to edit with? Cheers Bryan

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Hey! I haven't edited either in fcpx so I'm not sure. But I don't remember it being too tough when I have used one. Final Cut is definitely smoother than Premiere though!

[@GregorPQ]

Very nice... and beautiful light!

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Thanks !

[@robbo10atyt]

You are great for me as newbie, thx 4 you, great video....

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Awesome!! Thanks for the comment

[@michaelsummers9884]

Very helpfull... Thanks

[@MayurMahapatraFilms]

hi Taylor.. nice video.. I have question though. Did you set your camera at MF or AF? And what should be aperture for wide angle shots..? Please reply. Thanks

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Thanks! Autofocus unless it isn't working for a particular shot (tracking a detail shot is a typical scenario where I might use MF). Aperture is up to you! I usually keep mine at f2.8 for wide shots unless it's too bright or if I want more details I'll go higher sometimes. This video was probably all 2.8 though!

[@MayurMahapatraFilms]

@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo wow.. great.. thanks for the reply.. I will follow some of your rules

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

@@MayurMahapatraFilms There's no rules! lol. Hope all my tips + videos are helpful for you :)

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Great video man! Love the breakdown, final cut seems crazy 😆

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

What about that smooth playback though... without proxies haha

[@Suroky232]

This is very useful. Thanks Taylor. I was wondering if you also use a circular polarising filter for your real estate videos? I have noticed some KZbinrs use these to minimise reflections? if so, have you had problems with vignetting on a wide angle lenses? Thank you!

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Thanks! No not usually but sometimes it can come in handy if you’re somewhere with a lot of reflective surfaces or windows to make the views better. Also for exteriors to get bluer skies it’s nice to have as an option.

[@Suroky232]

@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo Thanks for the advice Taylor! Look forward to watching more of your vids.

[@Dudewheresmybike]

Hey Taylor, When you’re filming are you using a certain profile so that you can Color grade better in post?

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Canon Log , Cinema Profile. Best dynamic range and colors are closer to how I like them for editing. If it’s a camera without LOG, I’ll do neutral color profile with the contrast all the way down 👍👍

[@lightlinemedia5775]

Happy holidays TB. Great video as always. What camera are you shooting with?

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Thanks! You too. For the footage I was editing it was just the EOSR with 16-35 2.8 , and 50 1.2. For the talking parts of me on camera it was the C200 with sigma 18-35 1.8 and R with 50 1.2

[@mcgarciastudios]

😂😂 u r funny Love your vibe , very easy going and funny, And yer tutorials are soooo good and easy to follow, THANK U 🤙🏿

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Thanks! Glad they’re helpful for ya 🤘

[@realmananpatel_1]

Hi! I am learning about RE videography with the gimbal. I want to ask you about using the music from Epidemic sound. In this scenario, if I am working on RE video for a realtor and I am using the music from Epidemic sound. Can I give the finish product to the realtor to publish on their website and social media? Will I have any issue with the music?

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Hey! Excited for you. Yes, if you have the commercial plan you’re all set. Not with the individual plan though since it only covers personal use/channels. How are things going for you so far ?

[@realmananpatel_1]

@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo i haven’t “truly” started but I am practicing and learning how to edit. I am following along some of your vids. I have reached out to few friends who are realtors to see if i can do some free stuff for them. Any tips about figuring out a price point for doing these kind of work?

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

​@@realmananpatel_1 Nice! If you're able to use a cool looking Airbnb or hotel for practice that is a great option to speed things up with making a portfolio (since no homeowners & realtors approval is involved). I'd do some local research and see what people are charging vs what you're wanting to offer. Of course its somewhat subjective but it helps to know what you're up against and what the market is willing to pay so far.

[@WeiK0]

Great video～ A lot of patience!!!

[@AnerricManagement]

Do you shoot wide open manual or auto focus

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Either, depending on how good autofocus is working. Sometimes I switch to manual focus if it’s having a hard time staying put on something. Kind of liking manual focus lately though :-)

[@josephobeid8470]

Hi Taylor, is the gimbal you use the ronin s or the SC? Thanks again for all the content👍

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Ronin S ! Have had it since it came out. New ones are cooler though, with the portability and being able to lock axises to balance is easier

[@josephobeid8470]

@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo Do you think the SC would handle an eosr with a 16-35 or would that be a bit too heavy for it?

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

@@josephobeid8470 I would definitely check the weights of your set up and check the specs of the gimbal. I think I’ve seen people using them together.

[@benjaminrosephotography3510]

Hi Taylor, Would you be kind enough to share the out you use on your videos?

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Hey! If you meant Lut, I have them available here > etsy.me/3tq3EbK

[@2lali.o]

Hey Taylor! 👋 Orlen here, aspiring freelance video editor! 👨🏻‍💻 You're editing was so perfect! 😃 I'm looking for ideas/tutorials of editing real estate and found you here on KZbin. This is very helpful to me. Thanks a lot!! Upon checking the link of the raw footage you shared, opened it and it was empty. 😔 Do you mind sharing it with me so that I can practice for myself, please? 🙏 Thank you so much in advance! ✨𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙠 Regards, Orlen

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Hey!! Thanks for the comment. Someone had moved the files out of the folder lol. Finally was able to fix it! New link here - drive.google.com/drive/folders/1K6S0r9NViJ6hstQ3S0amoCkMEUmJkmrS?usp=share_link

[@2lali.o]

Thank you for your response and sharing your footages to me @@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo! It will be a great help in my career. Thanks a lot, Taylor!

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

@OrlenTulali no problem! Let me know how it goes :)

[@2lali.o]

@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo I appreciate it! Thank you! Will get back to you once done :)

[@DecorTours]

Do you ever use transitions?

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Not really

[@walterheck7034]

I have an EOS R, and no matter what I do I get alot of grain unless its a bright room. Any suggestions? (I also set my camera to the settings you had in a previous video)

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

What are all of your settings ?

[@walterheck7034]

@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo Canon log, F4, 24FPS, shutter 60, ISO trying to keep it low but there isnt enough light if i do. i copied your settings from your real estate video shoot goals/checklist

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Thanks! Shutter should be 1/50 for 24fps - that will give you a little more light. I use f2.8 most of the time unless it’s super bright but idk if your lens can do that. A few things that can help: try 1/25 shutter speed and do slower movements to avoid motion blur for super dark rooms. Also switching off of log for those rooms can help since in-camera noise reduction is pretty good (on low setting). Also sometimes I’ll just get more detail shots with a faster lens for those types of rooms. Hope that helps! Sometimes it’s not something you can do much about.

[@walterheck7034]

@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo thanks

[@revolutionfilms9345]

Hi Taylor. Thanks a lot for these helpful videos. I am actually planning to get into Real estate photography and videography and I currently don't have a portfolio in real estate. Please could I edit this and post it on my social media? Of course, I would mention that the video has been shot by you and edited by myself. Thanks once again !

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Hey! Exited for you! Honestly I would recommend book an Airbnb and get your own footage to post that for advertising to clients. I don’t think having a video you didn’t shoot would be very helpful, since that’s what they’d be hiring you to do. Feel free to use the footage to practice your edits on though !

[@revolutionfilms9345]

@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo Thanks for your reply. It's noted!

[@mcfrisko834]

You rock bro

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Thanks for the support !

[@Highviewsport1]

Hi Taylor, I'm curious. I notice you film wide shoots at 30fps and detailed shots at 60fps then reduce speed by 40,% and 80% do they match the 24p timeline. Why don't you just film both wide and detailed at say 60 fps or 30 fps? Wouldn't you end up with same results? Thanks Bryan

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Hey! Just a personal choice - the speeds usually work for me when I do it that way for those two types of shots - so its faster for editing. Also my EOSR doesn't do too great with high iso's so shooting wides at 30 lets me shoot at the native ISO (400) as much as possible (at f2.8). For details I can also film at the native ISO at 60fps since I use my 50mm at 1.8 usually. I would probably do 60fps for everything if I had a Sony though! (native iso's are 640 and 12,800 for a7siii and fx3) - Might have to get one!

[@Highviewsport1]

@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo thanks for the great reply. So I'm assuming trying to use a camera native ISO is the best option for best quality. Do you happen to know what the native ISO is for canon 5D4 is? Thanks Taylor

[@Highviewsport1]

@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo also is the native ISO the same value for shooting stills and video on my 5D4 and all camera's?

[@bdmurr2]

What editing software are you using?

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Davinci (free), Final Cut & Premiere are great options.

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

This one was Final Cut though. Had to check! :)

[@Cj22xx]

Might have missed it but what fps is your timeline?

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

23.98

[@kristineelvemo]

This was super helpfull. Thanks :)

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Awesome!! What are you working on?

[@kristineelvemo]

@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo I’m currently filming and editing youtube videos for someone else, but I want to learn more about real estate photography and video. I have already learned so much from you:)

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

@@kristineelvemo So cool! What do you like most ?

[@Marco-sp2li]

What software is thisv

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Final Cut Pro X (only for mac) - Premiere Pro and Davinci Resolve are great too and work for PC and Mac

[@Marco-sp2li]

@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo which is easier to use?

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

@@Marco-sp2li Probably Premiere if you're totally new or maybe Final Cut. If you're doing simple edits they're relatively similar to work in, they just have different names for a few things.

[@cursin9206]

Biggest real estate challenge: blinding bright windows with dark rooms. Do you just shoot early morning/dusk? Realtors seem to always want to go over to the house at noon 😢

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

It is what it is 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️ Main thing you can do is adjust the blinds to even out the exposure a little.

[@greghall3150]

Hi You are to much of an artise but Very good I find a Iphone or Samson vidio good enouth

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

That’s great! Go with what works for you ✅

[@mediamannaman]

Thank you!! Still helpful in 2024... Until AI replaces us all. 🤣 Hopefully creative work like this will remain a human endeavor.

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

haha thanks! For sure