How We Made BALLiSTIC

[@C4Fernandez]

It's safe to say that the Film Rioters are incredibly proud of you and how far you're coming.

[@filmriot]

*internet hug* Thank you!!!

[@mondobytes]

The only thing better than the movie itself is the Behind the Scenes, thanks for sharing Ryan!

[@tuesdayevenings]

As good as this BTS is, the film was better!

[@hiyorisarugaki1830]

The film was trash. what you on about.

[@CinematicCaptures]

I'd love to see how the credits were made!

[@Guitarhero24106]

It says in the credits made with endcrawl.com but it's like $499 for one credit sequence

[@CinematicCaptures]

I believe that's only the very end credit list, I'd like to see how the more stylized credits were crafted

[@russtuff]

Congratulations Ryan. I imagine your sign off this week felt amazing since you got to reference your own movie instead of eluding to some other film (as your usual custom).

[@dominiknemeth6218]

Dude, i dont really understand why you are not in hollywood for at least 5 years already. I mean, okay, you have to get better at scriptwriting, but i think you know that too. But damn, man, you are such a fkin great director, you bitchslap a few of the directors in hollywood easily, you cinematohraphy is on the top. Personally, i would say if you can write an interesting story for a feature, and you can raise enough money via kickstarter, hollywood would knock on your door man. You are such an inspiration, love your work

[@sign543]

I’ve been a fan for years...there’s just no way to say how much I loved this film. I can’t wait until you are on the big screen with your directorial debut. You guys are amazing. Loved following your journey.

[@ScottSullivanTV]

So pumped for the upcoming FR videos AND the four-hour On Set Experience video that I’m going buy the second it goes up!!!

[@MatiasCibils]

This guy needs a feature.

[@LeonSilavant]

The cinematography on this was gorgeous, comparing the overall production value to Proximity, it is lightyears ahead! Well done :D

[@JasonRoseteFilm]

So proud of you Ryan!

[@MrCFriesen]

So proud to have followed along with you from the beginning and how far you've gone from the early days of Film Riot. I hope everyone can see your drive to improve and how it doesn't just happen overnight. You've worked incredibly hard and are very inspiring, Ryan. Loved the film! Congrats to you and your entire cast and crew!

[@ReelKineticActionDesign]

Thanks for acknowledging the Stunt Department on your production!

[@filmriot]

I adore stunt artists. Some of the most badass and not nearly celebrated enough.

[@GeoffRulzTheSky]

OMG why has Rye Guy and the amazing Film Riot family not been snatched up by someone to make a feature. I have been watching you from day 1 and its been amazing!

[@VEGA07SFBDS]

Great Film! Thank you for letting me be part of this Awesome project, it was an honor and a pleasure to work with you and all the amazing people that took part on this, sharing their amazing talents!

[@ActorsReal2Reel]

Really dope. Seeing this compared to the first making of with Tell just shows how far film riot has come. With family members and very small crew to over 100 in different states. Very cool to almost grow up with you guys and see the progression and learn with you.

[@RamosFilms]

It's so rewarding to see how far you guys have come. I remember watching the first few episodes of Film Riot as a middle schooler when you guys had little to no budget. Now I've just recently graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in film and I feel like I've grown as a filmmaker with and because of you guys!

[@antonisgoumas]

I dont know what to say.... Ryan i am a student on an art school in greece and you learnt me more than my cinematography teatcher. I have no WORDS to say. Congradulations!!!!!!

[@fullframevisuals]

Damn, Ryan, this is truly amazing. You have managed to compress an extremly compelling story in these short 17 minutes, with beautiful cinematography and grading, stunning visual effects and amazing performances. Props to the actors as well, this was high-level acting, the goodbye between mother and daughter literally made me cry, which is unusual considering the little time we spent with these characters! Yes, there are minor flaws, as many other have pointed out, but I want to focus on this: Thanks for showing us what is possible to achieve with your kind of dedication. It is amazing to see the little empire you built with Film Riot over the years and it's extremly inspiring how far the entire crew has come! Love from Germany!

[@WeegieMovies]

This was genuinely incredible, and I have to commend Ryan, the Film Riot team and the entire crew of BALLiSTIC for pushing the boundaries of what is possible for a "low budget" filmmaker. Ryan, if you see this, you have clearly put your everything into this short, and it shows. Thank you very much for being such an inspiration to so many budding filmmakers, including myself.

[@ParanormalEncounters]

Ryan, that film was fantastic! As a film editor myself, kuddos to all the hard work your editor did too. One of the best films Film Riot has put out!

[@McDonaldKeith]

I've been watching Film Riot for a long time now and it's amazing to see how far you guys have come and how you still look out for the little guy trying to make films with no money. Can't wait to see the feature that you direct someday!

[@Hazzardworks]

"This was the best experience of my life, thank you so much." Not sure how your wife would have felt about that! Hahahaha! Anyway, Ryan, I wanna say - thanks so much. You are an inspiration man. You all are crazy talented and the film blew me away.

[@DigitalRefill]

Congratulations on BALLiSTIC. You really outdid yourself and everyone working on the film did an amazing job. I am really into the universe you created within the film. I love that it leaves a sense of wonder and raises questions that make you want to know more about the details of what is going on. Ryan, I feel that the way you leave a lot to the audience to figure out or interpret is really what I love about BALLiSTIC and other shorts you made. It's really cool, and not like every Hollywood movie that tries to hold your hand. Thanks for an awesome short film.

[@filmriot]

This was wonderful to read. So glad you liked and got what I was going for. Thanks!

[@PacificEagleAirCam7377]

Wow !!! So Much Accomplished ! Considering the budget “limitations” Really Appreciate That ! If we could ever help you with Aerials....we would be Honored ! m.facebook.com/pacificeagleaircam/

[@xlifewritex]

I love how you explain every aspect. equipment, lens, filters, lighting, audio, actors, scenes, effects, scheduling, order, talking with actors, and name brands ( not just a mic but rode, in a blimp, in a deadcat) thats going the extra mile. Nice. Thanks. Takes a lot of the mystery out of it. I think you were using some lens hood not sure though what type. But man this channel is good. Keep up the good work. I would love to know how to film inside a car, and through a windscreen without the camera being seen. And also what the audio gear is going into and how you sync it all up in post. Again excellent job guys and i loved this short film

[@m4marceldev]

I'm almost speechless. I love these behind the scenes videos, because fans get a glimpse of how scenes and stunts are put together or changed.

[@CorinnaSequea]

always, always appreciate the work you put in to teach us! Thank you 😭 pleass don't stop!

[@filmriot]

Thank you very much! A lot more to come! :)

[@NeededNegroNews]

My favorite part of these short films are the "Behind the Scenes" look that FilmRiot gives us.. Dope content!

[@AllThingsFilm1]

This is why I love Film Riot. I was entertained by "Ballistic", then I get to see how it was built. So many times I catch myself thinking, "I need more lights. I need more lights." Then I see how much you did with a few lights and clever light shaping and I realize, "Ok, I just need an Aputure 300d." LOL

[@staticvideo]

This whole project is legit awesome, to say the least! Congrats on Ryan and the whole crew for delivering such quality movie content!! Keep up the amazing work, and us, the followers, will be here to support it! Big shoutout!

[@VfxBlender]

I appreciate the detials in equipment in the description. Others are being critical of you of not focusing on story, and I agree story is important but equipment helps tell the story and that's what this video is about.

[@filmriot]

Story is a whole other topic. We each have our own way of telling it. It’s a much more difficult thing to cover. These episodes are more about the tools and process you can use to tell your story.

[@VfxBlender]

Film Riot I agree

[@TechJockeyHD]

still remember how this channel was started with the idea to teach it all from beginning where we shot small clips to all the way up to making a full movie. Almost a decade and almost there as well. Such amazing people with same vision and level of hardwork needed to make it all happen.

[@leelove452]

Ryan excellent ! I love watching your films and the BTS is a real treat. I can't believe someone has not approached you about directing a feature. Keep it up.

[@1MelLowe]

Yay! for using my good friend Mark in your film. We acted together in an indie horror film that never saw the light of day (LOL). He is truly a talented a human & great guy.

[@kenambani]

I was at the edge of my sit already...too sweet, too short. Never seen a better short film man. FILMRIOT, YOU DID IT AGAIN BROTHERS...RYAN. THANK YOU, i have learned a lot from you bro. Wish i could work with you some day man, you are a true master and a down to earth kinda person. Cheers

[@joshmillerdp]

So awesome! It's awesome to see you guys doing small stuff and working your way up through the years!

[@AlexTheOnay]

I would love to see an episode on how to work with/be a 2nd unit director! That's a super interesting role to me

[@TheThenewdiabolic]

Amazing job. It's amazing to see where you started and now you all are doing amazing things. A future video with Josh's take on this shoot would be great.

[@filmriot]

I love this idea.

[@briantorsell]

From "Turbulent Displacement" to BALLiSTIC, it's awesome to see how far Film Riot has come!

[@MaskMediaEmpire]

It's crazy how much goes into something like that. Great job!

[@crossnetworkllc]

Keep it up guys! I am glad you chose a more "indie" camera to do this to show you dont have to have top of the line gear to get top of the line results.

[@victorschipper]

BALLiSTIC was so professional [I watched it]! I was really impressed by the whole project and I will stay tuned for further explanation of everything! You really can be proud of what you have made Ryan and team! Kind regards from your fan from Holland!

[@redshirts4757]

BUT THERE WAS NO STORY

[@victorschipper]

But I already watched it duh

[@josephdocherty7919]

RED SHIRTS how come you keep going to everyone's comment just to say "There's no story", if Victor likes the short, then he likes the short, no point dissing his his love for the short as it's his opinion, if you don't like it then keep it to yourself

[@redshirts4757]

Okay Im sorry yeesh.

[@josephdocherty7919]

RED SHIRTS yeeeeeeesh

[@joaomorenodesign]

The short is great Ryan! As always! Can't wait to see how you pulled off the windshield shots :)

[@diegoescalante9519]

Congrats, love the show, can't wait to see what's next, i would love to see Josh infront of the camera and hear his expirience as 2 unit.

[@wesleyh1493]

Ryan and Josh of Film Riot, you guys have always inspired me to keep up with filming my short films!!! BALLiSTIC is awesome!

[@trigger007]

Adapting to your actors, crew and gear are the makings of a great director and finished film. AWESOMENESS!!

[@BenjaminIWLTBAP]

Fantastic work! So many useful infos for filmmakers. Better than any school ☺️❤️

[@NicholasAndrew1]

Hey Ryan, very happy to see this short on Short Of The Week. Congratulations for creating this amazing piece of art!

[@robertcioata4034]

You know you've made it when a chair has your name on it. Congrats on the short, looked spectacular.

[@paulfairchild8942]

Love your Making Of featurettes. Will be buying the BALLiSTIC Making Of pack. Congrads on completing your latest short!

[@MichaelWTurner]

A lot of great info here. Have to watch this a few times to absorb it all. One thing that stands out is letting the actress feel here way through the action scenes instead of directing her too much and making things robotic. That's great advice. Thanks so much!

[@filmriot]

So glad you got something from it. Thanks for watching!

[@TerraStone]

I love BTS of films so much! Thanks for this!

[@3WingProductions]

Bro thanks for taking us through the process with you. This made me feel way more comfortable and I can relate to pre-thinking how a project is going to be shot but it changes as you go... Great Video and Movie - Keep it up!

[@narutoperales]

I can only say , “thank you sir “ from the bottom of my heart , thank you!! A lot of knowledge and learning from your videos .

[@beardoswaggins739]

So cool Ryan! What a great team and a great end result. Those stunts are epic!

[@bauerfilms4832]

Love to see you guys succeeding and that you're bringing us all along to watch you grow! Thank u!!

[@he.smile_]

Second favorite notification of 2018.

[@AndrewPRoberts]

Ismael the sequel

[@giovannimattei1644]

Hey, Ryan. Nice work on Ballistic. I'm Brazilian, and we enjoy a lot your short films. I would only sugest that you explore more the universe of Ballistic. I fell that it's a great universe, but nut tell properly in the short. Nice work in the film.

[@ngonzale3]

Solid work with enough going on in the piece to want to go back and watch it again with delight. I’m glad it wasn’t wrapped up neatly in the end. How could it with so much involved? I felt the same way with the short version of Lights Out and the Portal short film. If you’re wanting for more than good, we should feel that way because as Ryan can and should make a feature, so does a film like Ballistic should BE a feature.

[@MarbleMusicMania]

I watched it on my home theatre.....i got goosebumps....keep them coming 😍😍😍

[@rrfilmproductionOfficial]

Great job as usual. Really enjoyed the BTS. fantastic. I am surprised with the C200 choice over Panasonic Eva1...but it's never about the camera...it's always about the DOP or the operator. Fantastic work...anamorphic shots looked great. Performance/acting was A+. Directing was A+..it's amazing what happens when we put ourselves outside our comfort zone...which Ryan clearly did in this project. Congrats.

[@JeffNewton508]

Good job Ryan and all on this project, awesomely done to perfection and professionalism..!

[@patricktaylor8637]

Absolutely stupendous job by all. What a beautiful and exciting movie! I, and many others I'm sure, would surely love it if you could possibly do a BTS on the color work. Personally, I'd love to see how your colorist did his work on this gorgeous flick. Maybe take us through a few of the shots he graded, action and non-action, and show us how he treated the footage from the C200.

[@vegardpedersen]

Awesome BTS Ryan! I learned so much from this video! :-) ( I would love to see how the color grading and sound design was done)

[@rokkfilms]

Cool cool, love the behind the scenes stuff, it helps us see how things are set up and the working process of it all!

[@jeffreygriffith649]

Such great work! Stoked you guys keep busting out these projects!

[@tonylorentzen]

This is legendary, dude! I'd love to hear more about how you financed this film. As someone who's always stuggling with great ideas and no budget that'd be really valuable. Thanks!

[@EnforcerMan]

Dude why is this a short film and not a full blown featured film? I truly enjoyed watching it

[@GreenPointMedia]

Thanks for BALLiSTIC and for the 'making of' video. I'm curious what your budget was. I'm just starting out and am trying to set goals/expectations. Thanks again.

[@hadeshellscape]

Came as soon as I got the notification! I love the amount of work you put into this. Not just the film or the bts but all the videos and the channel in general. It's definitely worth the wait.

[@ROKRSTUDIOS]

Thank you for this! I'm current trying to make a KZbin series by myself and it is a little overwhelming but this is boosting my confidence a little!

[@StartAStudio]

Simply superb.... the perfect mix of upbeatness (that's a word right)? and info to encourage our little studio to keep pushing toward our own upcoming short film. I feel a night of further script revisions and shot planning is on the cards... or I could just watch more Film Riot.

[@faizannekaha]

My Teacher🙏🤗

[@from1978]

Awesome work Ryan and FILM RIOT! I'll never understand why this doesn't get 1m views but boosted boards do.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

So well done. You guys did awesome. Awesomer than your usual awesome-osity. There ya go, two new words.

[@haroldradido]

From Batman skits to Ballistic...I've watched you longer than the entire Friends catalog runtime! By the gods!

[@RainBow-op5go]

Awesome buddy... Keep rocking triune god bless you and your team.

[@Samotglez]

Ryan is an amazing talented director; I'd LOVE to see him working with an equally talented screenwriter.

[@probablyaparent]

Real talk - is there any chance of a second chapter? Or anything? The stitching of the two timelines had me hooked, the drive of the character, the sprinkling of hints as to the setting of the universe. I ache for more BALLISTIC.

[@Movingtogainesvillefl]

Watching this just now Jan 2021. This is so cool! Location is one of the keys to success in this film. Bravo!!!

[@flourishfilmsireland9966]

Saw that one of your crew was doing up lighting plans on the Shot Designer app. Would love to see those!

[@createdbytrix]

Josh on 2nd Unit! Clutch. Haha lovely. Our boy's growing up.

[@innatemusic]

So awesome, man! So happy for you and proud.

[@Ben-fq1lj]

Wow! That's awesome to see Josh directing as a 2nd unit director!

[@StrikeFreerunningFilms]

Dude the short film was lit. Crazy how much work went into it

[@vimalraj01]

This is THE film school that I wanted to attend. What an inspiration... thank you!!

[@cinematicdiscovery5456]

So cool, thanks for sharing all this. Learning a lot and inspiring too!

[@RudyAyoub]

been refreshing for this

[@eliasziadiscringe4257]

I AM FIRST OMG

[@emircanlas]

THANK YOU FOR THIS. So so so satisfying and quenched my filmmaking thirst

[@littleEPICtv]

I've worked with David Jeter before. He's a beast!! Also, Waxahachie is my stomping grounds. I believe that's where you guys shot the flashback scenes. If you ever need a good wooded area or some open land, let me know. I'm just 20 minutes from there. I'd love to just be a fly on the wall for one of your productions.

[@YoungBlaze]

I would love to know how u added the sound effects like walking etc

[@Botwire]

had no idea those were real pyro FX. Also thought the car roll was an added After effects in post. This was defenetly a big project. Everyone did an amazing job.

[@MalluCinematicUniverseMCU]

brilliant work dudes, appreciating the whole crew :)

[@AwesomeRyMan]

Watching this brought tears to my eyes. So proud of you ryan. You are my inspiration

[@your-neighbor]

Tears?

[@jackbisson9226]

I wanted more. Cannot wait for Stage 3. Awesome stunt work.

[@Blackfilmguild]

I love that 30-300 it is rental price for me though! I am excited to see the final product. You are an amazing director

[@TalLikesThat]

Every aspect of this movie is amazing, but the little girl is INCREDIBLE!

[@WillDaThrill]

You did fantastic job! From start to finish, always good work. When you do get to your first feature length film you should bring some filmriot fans to the red carpet ;)

[@classbcitizens2011]

Now we need "part 3".....then a prequel? Great work.

[@matthewcarew7452]

Love this! I saw the film and loved it and hearing you explain how you made it was amazing!

[@oscargt23]

Awe josh was second unit director. That’s awesome. It’s so nice to see too bros working together!