Life Of Riza: A Video Breakdown

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[@LifeOfRiza]

Great breakdown Sam! As for the "set up" shots - that's the filmmaking aspect to my videos i like to incorporate and I would say my vlogs are more of a hybrid :)

[@SamDawson]

Thanks Riza! - love what you’re doing for the platform!

[@--.--]

Yeah you break KZbin rules and waste people's time

[@Spiritofabrand]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@--.--u waste more time by projecting aimless anger through empty critiques 🙌 “keep the hate in your mouth, buy it drinks, keep it fed”

[@1HandyGuyMJ]

I agree with the crater. I watch more KZbin than “TV” so I always have the idea that I am watching something for entertainment. To me it’s like watching a movie or a tv show. Real or fake isn’t as important as long as it isn’t made to look real and it’s all pre staged. Great job both Riza and also great breakdown.

[@sinalozangwa8945]

@@--.-- and you watch it?

[@MarcioDelgado1]

Right now Life of Riza is one of my favourite channels. It is cinematic storytelling and refreshing to see someone not doing what everyone else is doing when it comes to the way KZbin wants you to make videos. 👏🏼

[@NarveeStudios]

This was a great video! Keep doing these break down, also curious about music breakdown theories too. U had good observation there too.

[@Mina_Aghaei]

About her filming on the rush, as an audience I knew that it's not authentic, but I was happily shocked about the effort she has put in to filming that. So, I really enjoyed it 🎉

[@frombrisa]

I just recently found her videos and I want to get into film. Her films are so inspiring and this breakdown was really cool to watch.

[@ranzocampo]

I love to see real raw authentic youtube videos that show mundane daily things and people's experiences. I am documenting my life and it has been a true inspiration to some people, especially I am going through my self-journey at the moment. A lot of people can relate to that and people are tired of these fake influencers who are just chasing $$$, instead of them chasing money they should be chasing inwards...

[@SamDawson]

Spot on! Thanks for sharing!

[@CozyRobi]

I came for a video about Life of Riza and stayed for you. You’re a natural and this is a great break-down. You talked about all my questions and thoughts about her video 👏🏽👏🏽

[@wawahals]

“Filming while driving, naughty naughty” and that face expression from start to end 😂 that got me laughing so hard! Great break down Sam! 😂

[@FranqitoM]

Watching all your videos, keep it going!

[@tekendo]

Amazing video Sam! I just found your chanel and I am loving your last videos. Keep it going! 💪🏼

[@mcrathenn]

Your videos are quickly becoming must watch KZbin for me. Keep them coming!

[@flootb]

Great Breakdown, pls do this more often! The value these include is insane!

[@AidanMalik]

Your video breakdown really helping me learning to write a better script and editing. Thankyou soo much Sam! Keep it up!

[@luqmanjawed]

Being fond of filming, your videos bring much clarity on shoot days. Keep Doing it!

[@domorecoolshit]

Great editing. Great insights. Love the breakdown. Can't wait to see more. Thanks for all the work.

[@KrisiStark]

I'm so glad I found your channel, I could cry! I've been looking for this for years, and I love Life of Riza's channel.

[@mattjames]

Enjoyed this breakdown - been loving Riza's content so it was nice to see your take on it. Keeping me inspired to make the content I want, not what the spectacle creators want.

[@nadinereisacher]

loved that breakdown sam! thanks :) i've been following riza for over 3 years and i'm so happy her channel finally blew up so more people see how talented she is! 😍

[@GregaryLuks]

you are a breath of fresh air man. great vid. tons of useful info here but delivered in a way where i feel like part of the convo and not being 'talked at'

[@sanjaysingha]

I have been watching Kariza'a channel for some time and I have just fallen in love with the videos. Being a filmmaker I know how hard it is. Also I have been watching your videos too. They are super fun. I just loved how you explained everything in the video. I don't know how to say this but, thank you so much. ❤

[@kimbitner]

I’m really new to this, and your insight that when you’re filming sequences you’re not actually working, you’re thinking about the shots and how to get what you want for the story: so helpful! Thank you!

[@Heavenlyfilmpro]

Absolute master at your craft Sam. Making us filmmakers proud!

[@sirijantey]

I love how you break it down, is like another story within story! Very entertaining, Super great done job 👏

[@PepeMartinGarcia]

love Riza content and also love your breakdown, much effort into this video!

[@iamrizalhalim]

Sam, loved your breakdown! Your video in itself was as exciting as Riza’s 😂 I’m a new fan of Riza and she inspires me to create cinematic vlogs now - which is why I loved your point on the “set up” shots. As a viewer, I get sucked in to the narrative and visuals but when I try or plan to replicate these in my actual life, it makes me go “how the heck can I set up those angles when I’m ACTUALLY rushing!” 😂😂 I’d probably do it your way (handheld) but Riza’s reply also helps remind me that it’s partly filmmaking and those need planning! Thanks for these videos and breaking the rules of KZbin!

[@CyrusNorth]

After 12min of discovering you, I'm already a fan. Super interesting, great personality, real value added. I love it.

[@stupefyfilms8052]

Hi Sam, First, I would like to point out, your breakdown was great! Second, thank you for speaking on the connection of the music and how she delivered her content with montage and then her words and back to montage. You often hear people talk about how video editing and music kind of coincide but I haven't seen any that broke it down where I've understood it exactly. Finally, If this video is any indication on the rest of your content, I'm subscribing. Really really well done!

[@jimmy_3.0]

Seriously can't believe how crazy good this video is! It's genuine, it's funny and it's informative! Bravo.

[@allianne]

13:12 I love how your breakdown incorporate how the video was actually filmed! Please keep incorporating more of this reality because as a viewer i sometimes think to myself the speed and accuracy to get the shot in one take so anxiety inducing 😂

[@catcertino]

This was a such a great video! So refreshing and well made. I'd love to see more of this type of content from you!

[@TommyDeWitt]

this video is CRAZY good! huge respect, you’re a master at your craft

[@lifeofznx]

Someone make a break-down of sam's video's, that would be a dope video idea

[@camerondstewart]

Then sam breaks down their break down

[@dylanmeaney4872]

And then someone breaks down the break down of Sam’s break down of a break of Sam’s video

[@raquelfigueroa]

Omg I love this video. Thank you for doing this for us

[@tristansaucedoyt]

love this! so helpful! def keep it up it’s v inspiring!

[@Drunktopus]

I really enjoy these breakdown. Your presentation and editing is as good as the creators you are critiquing. Can't wait for more of these. Truly inspirational! Cheers🍻

[@studio.leonardo]

These breakdowns are phenomenal. You both share the frustrations we have trying to appease the algorithm but at the same time make it feel possible to break "the rules". It's a journey I am working on myself but I love the films you produce. Keep it up!

[@tumbasports254]

Am so glad i found this video, thank you for the effort you out in this video

[@ChrisSloanes]

Another absolute banger. Glad your back, always look forward to your videos since I found the channel. Great work as per.

[@SamDawson]

Thanks Chris ! 🙏

[@gcolgan4328]

Man, love your video and i love your description about alogarithm. Keep making videos bro🎉

[@stephanniex3]

This was a great breakdown!! You made me chuckle many times throughout while providing some great info so thank you!!😆😊

[@JackyLi]

Something new, indeed! Love the breakdown Sam!

[@Ghostukun]

That was an amazing analysis man! Great Job.

[@JudesKetchup]

I loved your video. Beautiful and inspirational message at the end, and very useful breakdown as a filmmaker ! Thx so much !!

[@KairosVisuals]

Loved this deep dive into Riza's video! So glad I clicked this video, subbed 🙌

[@TheBrysonRobbins]

Loved the breakdown and overall video 💜

[@KyrieQHD]

damn man, subscribed immediately! I can feel how you’re in the flow while recording this

[@Fungustus1]

Great breakdown! Love the value you bring to youtube, subbed!

[@gotalice]

this was so well done! thank you 😊

[@afewmominutes]

Great breakdown. I stumbled across Riza's channel a few months ago, great to see something different and more authentic than most attention grabbing in your face content we see everywhere. I have now stumbled across your channel as well, great stuff!

[@mattgraff]

Great content. Keep up the frequency. I’m surprised more haven’t found you yet. They will.

[@tomrenegadefilms]

Mate, I thought you wrote and presented this so well, and I genuinely laughed at the gags. Keep it up!

[@BebeJayeola]

I thoroughly enjoyed this breakdown. It was insightful, but the last bit was also motivational. Thank you.

[@Kljuc13]

I watched the first 3 minutes of the video and immediately subscribed. Thank you for such a good video in a forest of people copying some KZbinr. To be different, to be interesting, to be incredible, to give 110% of yourself so that the video goes in the direction you imagined. And on the other hand, to make the viewer enjoy watching and the knowledge we discover together. Pure gold!! As a KZbinr, thank you from the bottom of my heart!! You've made my day !

[@alexandramejos1522]

ur vids are so underrated. great work!

[@hebsworks]

thanks for doing this Sam

[@skadventureschool]

Great job Sam! I am starting my YT channel and wanted to learn from Riza and your video came up. Thanks for the detailed explanation!

[@ryparks]

The algorithm suggested this to me. So congrats! And thanks! This video was awesome!

[@attilamato278]

Wow, this was the first video I saw on this channel. Brilliant, keep up the good work!

[@cynlagos]

Dude, you're are so genuinely hilarious! I love the transparancy and bits you put together. Up next, I would love to see you dissect your own videos- Inception!

[@marcelohm123]

This is an incredibly well crafted video, Sam! Glad the algorithm brought me here.

[@CarRidess]

Bro the dramatic sounds when you zoomed into the legs got me. I can’t stop laughing and the noise you made after 😂😂

[@asli.gibimidir]

Great production!!! i laughed soooo much thanks bud

[@nvi_]

great breakdown! i really admire your work, and you laying out her techniques is really interesting! i'm also working on stuff and trying to be less focused on retention and more on good storytelling and cinematography, even though that might diminish the amount of views. thanks for your work sam.

[@TheADHDM]

Sam, for manifold ADHD and Autism reasons, I have a lot of trouble visualizing the finished product when I'm thinking of a shot. Likewise I have trouble looking at a shot and reverse engineering it. However, I desperately want to shoot more intentionally, and the hours of videos I've watched on rules of cinema, lighting, and everything else are missing something I need. You speculating at a process like this and showing, more or less, how it would be done, in addition to saying WHY it's being done that way and what it's accomplishing, is seriously bridging some gaps for me. You've nudged me into storyboarding for the next video. Easy sub. Thank you.

[@Criassauro]

Great content Sam! Greetings from Brazil!

[@Jamielimyinyin]

Huge fan of Riza but as a fellow filmmaker this was HILARIOUS, also because I could totally relate to what you were saying 😂 the amount of effort it takes to create a shot is insane. Respect to you and you’ve got yourself a sub!

[@findingdayswithchris]

love this video and your whole message! Keep it up!

[@gaithouri]

YOU ARE AWESOME !!!! great stuff

[@cephinisemodestin3348]

What an awesome video. When watching vlogs, I defiantly buy into the urgency whenever a creator is 'running late', so I enjoyed hearing you talk about that Sam! Great video, and you fore sure have binge-able channel. 👍

[@marcosmendosaonyoutube]

Three minutes in and I’m talking to myself about how awesome you are. Subscribed.

[@Liddyart]

Wow, definitely would not know from a film maker aspects. You did such as good job showing everything! Would not think of the 'non-authentic side' as I just enjoy watching her videos because they are so relaxing. This being said, she is truly talented. Not only a filmmaker, storyteller but also an actress! Much appreciate both you and all filmmaker efforts in making videos~

[@tubomit]

Love to watch more breakdown videos from you. Thank you.

[@SmithsFitness]

vids are great bro, i like the style and things you point out will help

[@im-augy]

And regarding the: not wanting to be late to pick up your significant other from the airport - I totally relate, I want to be there and greet them as they come out from the door in arrivals :)

[@AlCaldejon]

You're genuinely too funny bro. 🤣 14:20 never thought a breakdown video would crack me up that good.

[@InnerPeaceSounds]

Perfect breakdown! Very informative and entertaining at the same time ❤

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Dude you're so good at this!!! Keep it up

[@GinaLuciaReads]

This was a fantastic breakdown. Funny, engaging, super in-depth. Thank you.

[@GeoffMcDonald]

Great work, Sam!!! Entertaining - informative - bucketful of effort. 🙏

[@miguelquezada1916]

Yooo this was insightful. TY!

[@soiliving2023]

Just discovered your channel - absolutely love it! Just what I needed as a beginner and lost creator thank you

[@SamDawson]

Happy to help!

[@weemite]

I’ve followed her for a couple years. Her style definitely speaks to me and as I’ve been on this path to developing my own voice and videos there are techniques she uses I hope to capture. I’ll be watching a few more of your videos and will be checking out your course. Thanks.

[@JoshuaKagi]

The production value of the rushed scene, was jarring. Having some sense of the amount of effort it takes to pull off several of those shots and the lack of authenticity to the actual story did pull me out of the moment a bit. I wonder how many non-creators noticed though? It does drive the story well. That said, like the iMac and the notes, Riza is a vibe. Her style is so refreshinging and inspirational. Thanks for this breakdown. You've articulated so much that I love about her work.

[@aramatkinson]

That trolley into the studio wall was amazing. Loving your films sam!

[@veronicasart]

Great video, man. I love your jokes and cuts 😄❤

[@flourishwithMJ]

Great thinking, Sam. And by the way, your final insights were inspiring. Thank you.

[@davnesto]

so much fun watching this Sam, congrats. I hope Liza get to see it.

[@stowgood]

Great breakdown Sam! Earnt a sub!

[@jpfitness_]

Great video! Love the message!

[@wedoplayer]

At 4:17, I started liking you and at 13:56, you won my heart and earned a subscription. Really nicely produced breakdown, entertaining and informative. Looking forward to your future videos.

[@peeyushgautam77]

Your Channel is severely underrated. The video was so informative

[@--.--]

Combining same music tracks with and without vocals is very cool! Thank you for this video, very underrated

[@mikeandashley]

Sam, this was awesome! Everything you said, resonated with us so much. We also LOVE @lifeofriza 's channel for it's vibe, and you did a great job breaking down the shots and making it entertaining. Just found your channel, just subscribed. Can't wait to see more. Cheers.

[@dahliahardie]

This is amazing breakdown. I LEARNED A LOT!

[@arrowmindedstories]

Agreed, there is another way to make it work! Awesome video Sam, thank you!

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

This was incredibly well made. Bravo my friend.

[@BooksNest]

This was such an interesting break down, great video!

[@me.my.son.and.i]

Really interesting insight, thanks for sharing!

[@jazzylich]

Brilliant Sam!! So valuable, entertaining, though provoking, and INSPIRING :)

[@PhilKnall]

Amazing work. Kudos!

[@salmasaad198]

I’m not even a creator and I had the same thought about running late vs filming lol. Your video style is genius, f hilarious with inspiring message too! Keep it up. Subscribed