Keep them watching - Tips for better story telling!

[@pat_makes_stuff]

Summary: 1. Every sequence should have a beginning a middle and an end - 3 to 5 shots 2. Every shot should either be instilling a question in the viewers mind, or it should be answering questions. The questions are who, what, why? 3. End with a strong resolution to the sequence. 4. Show don’t tell, leave a little mystery, a bit of something that the viewer can figure out themselves.

[@BoDu-uc6uq]

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[@likelycrew]

We’re teaching a video course at a university this semester, and you better believe we’re gonna show this to our students. Great break down, pal!

[@minibuns5397]

I know because I’m enrolled in the video course

[@NightVisionOfficial]

Wait a minute, what are you guys doing here?

[@rhemilian]

It’s obvious you should teach anybody anything.

[@Indian.Traveller]

Show, don’t tell. Probably one of the best advise for any kind of visual storytelling. Thanks for this video, I learnt something very important today 🤝❤️

[@ila9063]

not just visual, any storytelling really

[@naphtalieh.gbolahan2568]

Thanks!

[@TheLiberatedOtaku]

Even two years later this video still holds up. Learned more in 9 minutes than I have in 2 years about storytelling. Great work man.

[@adobomoto]

I enjoyed the last part. Making daily vlogs is hard, but i hope to accomplish two things from it - consistency, and skill. I want to be a better story teller. Thanks man.

[@JesseDriftwood]

Making daily videos is a fantastic way to achieve just that! Get it!

[@alexasuncion7718]

Nice name. 😆

[@adobomoto]

@@alexasuncion7718 haha salamat!

[@FTMuisikTV]

@@JesseDriftwood what cameras and lenses did you shoot this on?

[@Salkin_LP]

@@FTMuisikTV FX3 20mm 1.8 for A roll I guess

[@DirtLifestyle]

We (other youtubers) are sooo lucky to have you in this space. More tutorials please 🙏 And thank you for sharing this information with the rest of us 👊

[@JesseDriftwood]

Thank you dude! Much appreciated!

[@peterfritzphoto]

I second that.

[@VincentForDesign]

Holy cow, this is a whole new level of storytelling skill. The show don’t tell as it’s best.

[@pat_makes_stuff]

Out of the sea of content around storytelling this is hands down the best one. The clear lessons, the Hitchcock, the ability to walk the walk instead of just talking the talk. Superb 👌

[@JesseDriftwood]

Thanks Pat!

[@kickkrowley]

This content is solid gold... instructive and inspirational at the same time. I love how you lead with your own example, break it down with humor and personality and keep the audience watching. Don't mind me... gonna just sit down and watch this again!

[@FlyEnri]

Jesse puts soooooo much work into every video, I can't even imagine all the moving lights around, positioning cameras, framing, etc etc etc.... And the scripting, because even the video about storytelling has storytelling in it... Incredible!

[@ErisedMediaCo]

I just love how clean your stuff looks.

[@DaveEdwardDiaz]

When you said "Hi Dave!" at 5:33, I thought you were greeting me and just broke the fourth wall.

[@workofdavidross]

All Daves are Dave.

[@MichaelBuilds]

I absolutely loved this video man! And I loved those clips of Alfred Hitchcock sprinkled in every now and then. I seriously still don’t understand why you don’t have a million subscribers yet! GRRRRR!

[@BeckiandChris]

Fantastic video Jesse! Love learning from your vids! Also so excited for this STUDIO!!

[@MrGrungydude]

I've never framed filming sequences as proposing a question for the audience and its genius, honestly feel like an idiot for not seeing that. Again an awesome video man!

[@SammyandTommy]

Learned so much from this video 💯! One of your best ones yet! Can’t wait to start implementing this! Stop spoon-feeding and leave space for your audience to wonder. Create intrigue! So much gold here 🤯 Seriously Thank You man!!!

[@hello457947]

This might be one of the best videos i have watched on youtube...pure gold

[@biswajeettamang477]

Everyone, get up from your seat, raise your hands and give Jesse Driftwood an standing ovation!👏👏👏

[@rickyhaggerty]

Definitely appreciate the TIME & DEDICATION you bring to the table for the industry of video creation this is another GIANT of a video I would say CLEARLY communicates what needs to be done as it relates to creating better videos and actually TELLING A STORY without actually telling the story. Great Job Jesse. I've been a follower since idk....... I started following you lol

[@JakeMogstad]

This sequence looked like an HBO doc, awesome stuff man.

[@finding_falco528]

I love this, Jesse! There is a lot of information provided on your video for sequencing. I also love that you mentioned the time it took to make this video, as you were not expecting it to take that long. That is an inside look into storytelling and is relevant to many newcomers, which is learning to understand that filming the video sequences can take a lot of time and not get discouraged by it. I struggle with this a lot. I never started my channel for many reasons, but one of them is timing and sequencing. I have what you call an archive of videos I have recorded in the past two years waiting for me to build up enough courage and confidence to put my stuff out there for the world to see. Maybe one day I'll use this format to tell my story, so for now, ill do what I have always done with videos like yours and add them to my video library. Thank you, Jesse!

[@kylemeshna]

This video is so good. It’s so meta too. Sequences inside of sequences talking about the importance of sequences.

[@Lisa_LaCroix]

Wow!!! Your filmmaking is amazing. Studying this. Trying to add more cinematic styling to my videos and vlogs. Thanks for the inspiration and information.

[@JesseDriftwood]

Thank you!

[@micahdavis3454]

Duuuuuude! That was awesome - thanks for bringing it every time Jesse!!!!

[@JesseDriftwood]

Thank you!! 🙇‍♂️

[@lovainecohen]

Thanks for all the great tips Jesse. You gave me some things to think about how to tell a better story with my videos!

[@cweb1988]

your sequences are on another level. And I feel like you explain everything so much better than other youtubers.....and simultaneously demonstrate it by showing.

[@Kidhollywood]

Okay - so i have to say i bought your moment course, i just recently bought Chris Hau's course as well. i didn't realize what i was looking for in both courses was this video. I don't know how to explain it but this so perfectly explains why you make a sequence not how. I feel like so many creators teach you how to make a sequence - hell i've even seen that Hitchcock clip million times. This was so well done that this 9 minute video could be sold like a course.

[@Gamerphysco005]

Each individual shot in this video was just absolutely wonderful

[@freshlycharged]

Thanks for always inspiring! It's been fun watching you and your channel grow!

[@josephemmons8496]

Such a great way to break down this process. To me, you are truly one of the best out there doing this Jesse. I always get excited when I see you have something new up. Best of luck on the buildout of the new space.

[@DadGotThis]

This was super helpful. In my earlier videos I know I did EXACTLY what you said. "Hey I'm going to do this..." then shows me doing it. Watching your videos and others in the squad let me on to this and I think I am improving at it. Thanks for the tips and good luck in the new space.

[@jordanmowday]

Dragging myself out of a creative rut this year, and your videos always help get my gears turning. Big thanks to you and the rest of the team!

[@montaguefilms8852]

Thanks, really helping me understand more about story telling ive been so obsessed with what gear to get but now im just gonna use what ever and try get a good story. thanks

[@danielclifton4589]

This was some great advice. I knew about the importance of presenting questions to the viewer to help move the piece along, but I forgot hoe important that is at the level of the sequence. What a great lesson, especially how you showed it within the video. Thanks so much.

[@kurtgilbertson]

That Cristof sequence was so dope. The music. The final reveal. Dang. Great vid man. Excited to see what forced change forces you into. I have a feeling it’ll be huge for you.

[@davebcn1]

Watched this twice, so good Jesse! Great tips and great sequences to show them!

[@garagetrader33]

Man i used to watch this guys shorts, 40kn subs, look at this growth, so awesome :)

[@Kristof_InsertRandomText]

Hands down - my favourite KZbinr right now!

[@Aaron.Alterman]

Two JD videos in 3 days? What a gift haha you're awesome man

[@LauraTryUK]

Commenting again now after watching the whole vid- I found great value in this. Thank you. Got me thinking how I can improve my vids 🙏

[@JesseDriftwood]

You’re already killing it Laura! You’ve got a natural sense for this that comes through in your videos.

[@chadseiverson4274]

Expert level storytelling. Each clip seems to match perfectly with the dialogue. I appreciate so much about this video beyond the subject matter. Kudos!

[@DrapersDoingRenos]

This is the best story telling how to video I have watched, ever. thanks so. much!

[@jan-hendrikswanepoel3744]

This is undoubtedly your best video 🙂 It explains and applies the theory so, so well 😊 What a joy to watch.

[@clarkeemalarkee]

Brilliantly broken down. I know all of this stuff from years of studying it, but it's SO easy to forget when you're actually out creating content. Easier said than done I suppose. So this video was a great reminder to keep it top of mind!

[@ZackDowdy]

Thank you for this Jesse! I think you have some of the best sequences I've ever watched.

[@SouthJaneMoneY]

Love supporting likeminded creatives from the GTA. Glad your vids popped up on my feed. Thank you!

[@JesseDriftwood]

Thanks!

[@lucahines]

Great video, I love both sequences featured in the video, but the shipping container one is so good. Thanks!

[@BrianSellers]

The whole concept of making each sequence (or shot) either ask a question or answer one that was asked earlier is a huge light bulb for me - thanks, man! 👍🏻

[@MegIgarashi]

I love your videos because I always feel like I'm learning something new and valuable from such a genuine, fun dude!! Thank you, Jesse!!

[@millmountain]

Great content as always - you are one of the few who really understands storytelling and teaching it well at the same time on KZbin. IMO 💪🏽

[@TheBhouseFam]

That’s last part about the grocery store and bananas helped me a lot… it made me realize I need to get bananas for my daughters. 😆 no just kidding… that’s part was very helpful, instead of saying it, just have the audience visualize you doing it and keep them guessing. Thank you so much!

[@jayjonesproductions8238]

Absolutely loved your definition, practical breakdown of what a sequence is. The was a seemingly nice flow especially when mentioning your “sponsor”. It didn’t fill like an interruption but like an add detail toward your subject regarding on how to properly sequence our content. Well done for sure!!!#LEGiT #Sequencing

[@brewbuilds]

Tons of great advice Jesse. You do a great job at not only explaining it, but do just as well at showing it. Thanks for sharing. 👊

[@JesseDriftwood]

I appreciate that! Thanks!

[@brianpearl7504]

This is absolute genius. I bet half the people or more that stumble upon this have no clue how difficult this is and he makes it seem like a cake walk.

[@TheFearlessFew]

this is always a good video i go back to regularly.

[@covialex741]

Why does this channel only have 200k subs? It deserves 200 mil! Great Work!

[@istiancabusas]

I really love everything you’re doing Jesse. Can’t wait if ever you’re gonna make an actual shortfilm

[@destinationcollective2801]

The King of storytelling! 👏Always look forward to your videos!

[@thabopitsoo]

You are literally are literal genius Jesse!

[@ngocthangnguyen2800]

This is amazing video about trick storytelling. Hope you make more videos like this.

[@chipcurry]

I love it! Quote of the day: every shot needs to answer a question or ask a question… Actually, that goes for every scene, and every act, and if you get really Noble, The whole film asks a question

[@vanderbenc]

When You put Your videos/sequeces together it makes so much sense. You are a great storyteller. I wonder whether you have to be born with that skill or can you learn it thorugh practice.

[@ChanceYoung]

I really enjoyed this video! You used story telling to teach me how to tell better stories. Thanks for breaking it down in a way that is easy to understand. It is easy to identify footage that you like, but it is much less easy to identify why you like it. Definitely going to apply what I learned today! Great video!

[@SonicSinema]

The way structure your videos is so great

[@rickmiron]

OMG! Those Hitchcock clips killed me!!! Another awesomely wholesome video, Jesse!

[@trangnpt]

I have never watched something on KZbin without blinking and breathing. So good! ❤

[@mndoci]

Loved this video. Answered a lot of questions and gave me a bunch of ideas. Next stop -> converting a set of sequences to a story

[@DManTech11]

Hey Jesse, I just wanted to say that I think you’re making great videos right now and I’ve really been enjoying your recent stuff. Can’t wait to see what you guys do with the new studio setup.

[@HarleyGurl114]

Love this!!! I learned so much and now will try to apply!

[@peterfritzphoto]

So valuable, Jesse. That last example with the grocery store is gold. Thank you.

[@JesseDriftwood]

Thanks Peter!

[@owlwoodworks]

This is the thorough breakdown I’ve been waiting for

[@MVRK900]

Watching your videos is always a treat.

[@OneFootOfftheGrid]

Brilliant. Thank you for putting this into words. I think one of your best videos to date. Looking forward to the new adventure in the new studio.

[@5ugRCube]

Best Tutorial ever made in history

[@JoseOrantes]

Jesse my MAN! You just slapped me in the face with knowledge and ripped my videos making process. your mindset is GOLD! You’re a legend my friend, thank you 🙏 all you share has shaped my life. I hope I can meet you one day and just buy you a hot dog or something 🙌 thank you

[@hfxdrifter]

Jesse will never not be my favourite KZbinr and inspiration

[@VolareMedia]

Amazing as always! Haven’t commented in a while. But I have always loved what Jesse does. Always watching, always learning. Thank you 🙏

[@FoolproofLiving]

This was wonderful to watch. Thanks for sharing your expertise.

[@AuthenTech]

Great tips on the sequences. Can't wait to see that new studio build out progression, looks like it has sweet possibilities

[@willy7968]

I see your comments a lot, you’re cool minded person, you’re friends with anyone… I just subbed 👍

[@TimFromWales]

My fave type of JDRW vid... the master of entertainment and education... Kudos x1000000

[@minibuns5397]

Fake snow when unlocking iz so cheezy looking

[@Timlandas]

You are an Angel, I’ve been bothered about this and thanks 🙏

[@BrandonSoum]

Loved this, will remember to implement it when I’m filming again!

[@brisoulfilm]

This video was exactly what I was looking for!

[@RyandeMilliano]

Can't wait for the studio, I appreciate the tips! Always looking to improve and your videos are always helpful.

[@nicolodallemolle4100]

You make few videos but they are always super useful, thank you Jesse!

[@Tautvyo]

Thank your for the video, Jesse! The last final tip was so good 👍

[@Jimmy_jpeg]

You’re really good at this. Awesome video and super useful.

[@misspresident1613]

Thank you Jesse❤️

[@wildwoodscreative]

Such a cool idea for a studio. Have thought about doing this, excited to see the end product

[@mlegrand]

I love the way this was crafted. Keep up the good work Jesse!

[@heatherwoodley8244]

This was excellent! That opening sequence had my brain thinking I was watching the beginning of a new TV series! I aim to make something so damn good.

[@AmeliaHeldt]

Not to take away from the incredible info you're giving, but can we spare a moment for how easy old mate Alfred explained context in storytelling? Get it Alfie!!

[@KathenWorld]

Hi Jesse! Greetings from Singapore! Thanks for adding value to your community, this video is sick, providing so much knowledge! Will always have this "tip" in mind whenever I create videos!

[@OreApampa]

Thank you Jesse! This tutorial on sequences gave me a few more tricks to add to my quiver of visual story telling techniques.

[@VinieVizzleVlog]

Great video Jesse! Love how you play with those sequences to enhance your stories. Good luck on the build! Looking forward to follow the process. Looks like an awesome space to create the studio of your dreams. 🤙

[@tomblackmore15]

That steel cutting sequence was one of the coolest things I have ever seen. Pumped to see what guys have done when we come by this saturday 🤘

[@AdventureMonk]

Thanks for sharing these tips Jesse! Your videos are so inspiring.

[@lavoy4]

Jesse your the best storyteller, your sequences are unbelievable thanks so much for the inspiration