MAKE BETTER VIDEOS with this VIDEO CHECKLIST plus Setting Up a Camera - BFM 530

[@BasicFilmmaker]

🚀 LEARN: www.basicfilmmakeruniversity.com/ || GEAR: geni.us/BFMGearPage || YOU make what I do possible! THANK YOU for watching, subscribing, commenting, and sharing!!! 🙏 Time markers below 👇👇👇 ============================= 00:00 Shooting a video checklist 00:10 Plan what you will day 00:37 Format the CF/SD cards 01:24 Turn on and set up the monitor 02:00 The key, fill, hair, and backlights 02:43 Aperture, ISO, focus, white balance 03:35 Getting manual focus correct 04:06 Begin the video shoot 04:18 Audio marks importance 04:45 The breakdown process 04:55 Get audio/video to computer 05:10 Copy footage and return the cards 05:31 The 19-Step Checklist 06:23 Outtakes and Bloopers

[@ericettorres7970]

You're not the "Basic" Filmaker... You are the "Master", no scratch that... you are the "Jedi Master" Filmaker... lol Thanks Kevin for another great video.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Wow, thanks!

[@RohitBanerjee]

I just kept imagining the Addams Family theme song playing, with the clapping of hands and clicking of fingers and everything. Great checklist!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

I loved that show! Thanks!

[@michaelfinnwildlifephotogr5768]

Nice one, Kevin. You're back in the groove.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thanks Michael!

[@maxrainwater]

Kev!! You're an inspiration. I am on my way to making every mistake you've mentioned, and I hope I get there one day! Last video I accidentally shot with a bat in the cave 🦇 🤦‍♂️ Practice, practice, practice! It's awesome to see you ROCKING again! I've been a slacker subscriber recently - in for a binge watch session tonight!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

and…you’re doing great. Keep going!

[@hamradiowithkevin]

You convinced me to make lists last year and that has really help me to make videos. You have that GIFT of making really good videos and I love your instruction.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Awwww. Thanks so much!

[@michaelpoczynek]

Thank you, Kevin. Well said as always! 😀

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Very welcome!

[@MDKTraining]

Hey Kevin good reminder info for those of use who have been doing this for awhile, but not often enough to have made this a habit. Thank you

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Very welcome!

[@OutdoorAdventureTV]

I can't say how many times I missed a step and it caused no end of problems. Just like an aircraft pilot, having a checklist is the best way to ensure you perform each step every time. I shoot outdoor adventure activities, so I have to add a few additional steps like 'clean the lens', 'clean the windshield' if I'm shooting in the vehicle, and 'verify all the batteries are fully charged'. Each one of these is a hard-earned lesson. 🙂

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Wow! I’d love to see your full checklist! :)

[@iSpike]

Love this video man, you help me so much with my planning for a brighter future 👍🏻

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@WORTHITORNOT]

Another great video. Is your wife off camera in the outtakes? :)

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Yep! She is the Angel who helps make this happen. :)

[@rideyourbike]

Thanks, Kevin! Always useful and practical tips.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

You bet!

[@jeffhandley5223]

Very helpful comments! It’s those little things that really help when you’re mind is on other things like not looking like a dork on camera! 😂

[@BasicFilmmaker]

So true!

[@Belman5]

I just stumbled upon your channel. Thanks for sharing this great information with us video newbies. It will definitely help.

[@AndrewSamootin]

Yep been there with the full card issue.. great tip about the formatting

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Glad it helped. Thank you!

[@CheapGeek]

Very Good list!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thank you!

[@lensmanonline]

Great tips, what about checking your batteries are fully charged including your spares

[@BasicFilmmaker]

That’s a GREAT one!

[@iancraig]

It’s such a minefield; especially when you have to set up and take down everything before and after! Lights and all. I’ve had to learn to take my time and not rush. Worst one I did …… Attempt 1 - Forgot white balance. 2. Camera didn’t focus properly. 3. Forgot to turn on audio recorder. 4. Finally got the shots and sound! I only found out when I put the shots onto my computer. In the final video, I was sweating from the strain!!!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

So true Ian!

[@LetsCelebrateTV]

And don't be afraid to commit the list to paper, and check it off as you go. BTW, anyone else, go to the bloopers first and then watch the video 😆

[@MelissaIBoyd]

😂

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Great idea! I watch the bloopers first too! LOL!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

:)

[@thommyturtle29]

What do you mean by aperture 320 or 640? My main lens does f1.4 - f22

[@BasicFilmmaker]

That’s F stop. Sorry for the confusion.

[@TAZUTRA]

This is a great video but you forgot an important item ffor the checklist that most people forget when setting up a camera: Eat a tastey meal. I ate a really good Croque Monsieur sandwich with black forest ham, gruyere cheese, dijon mustard, and thick slices of white bread! I find this sandwich to be filled with subtle flavors and not hard to make! I hope you all get to eat a really good sandwich as well!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

So true! And…now I’m hungry! :)

[@keithpovall9996]

I ike the slightly defocused background, helps the viewer pay attention to you the presenter.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thanks!

[@johnclay7644]

good 7mins.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thanks!