10 MISTAKES EVERY BEGINNER FILMMAKER MAKES

[@mattih]

We allllll have to start somewhere! And yes I've literally done every single one of these in my career at some point and more haha . Anybody else???

[@satyaprakashsahoo5514]

Come to India... And do a bucket shot... I bait it may be a challenge for you... 🤣🤣🤣 and yes I'm not kidding 😂

[@tomcraft2970]

Great video Matti thanks for the help!

[@NylodeMeijer]

Yup! And still doing the audio one. I never know how to set it up and which are the right settings. But -12, you say. Good to know :). And story. I need to learn sooo much more on how to get a great story.

[@AndyNoblePhotography]

So always shoot 24fps only using 60/120fps if it’s a slow motion sequence?

[@hasnainaslam537]

I've just bought my first dslr. It's canon eos 200D. And these asspects really helpful. Thnaks

[@DanielEarl]

10 Big Mistakes: 1. Using 30 or 60 frames per second - Stick to 24 frames per second 2. Using a high ISO setting - Find the native ISO for your camera 3. Using the camera on auto - Throw that baby in manual and learn how it works 4. Over or underexposing the image - Use a histogram, waveform or some other exposure tool 5. Not color grading - At least put an S curve or LUT on there 6. Not using light - Use the sun, window, something else that emits light 7. Poor audio - Get a friggin' microphone, and try to set the average level to -12db 8. Shaky footage - Tripod, monopod, anything to get those shaky caffeinated hands off the camera body 9. Just slapping on a song - Don't do it. Find a song that works, and edit to it. 10. Neglecting story - Plan it out, beginning, middle and end. Otherwise it's boring and no one cares.

[@JamesRailProductions.]

Daniel Earl damn you must have been really bored

[@mediaconsumer9195]

The biggest mistake is using 24 fps for KZbin actually.

[@menteinfinita8]

You got it man! Thanks for advices! Working on getting rid of shaking hands on my videos lol

[@fredaswan8858]

@@mediaconsumer9195 Why do you say that? I'm interested.

[@mediaconsumer9195]

@@fredaswan8858 watch Gerald Undone's video about mixing frame rates. He switched completely from 24 fps to 30 after that research that he did making that video.

[@steveium]

Lots of KZbin videos like this, but this one seems to have the most “bang for your buck”. Really good tips that each can make a significant difference in filming

[@danielschiffer]

Yess!! Great video Matti!

[@danielakachi3666]

just watched your "How to make LUTs look good on ANY footage!" 👍

[@swffgrff6536]

Daniel Schiffer look who it is! Lol

[@mrflag9976]

How much will you charge to do my movie

[@Vibertex]

hi

[@omtandel7765]

Damn... 1year passed🥴😂

[@donaldtaylorii]

This is one of your most effective videos with respect to communicating your message! It's because you don't just speak the message, but the video segments that go with each explanation so deftly reinforce the words. And they do so visually. And it's not just that you show the mistake, then the right way side-by-side. In the segment on lighting, when you show the lighting predominating in the background and make a little frown, then show the lighting emphasizing your subject and make a little smile, the little faces are both wordlessly pro-message and use their cuteness and amusingness to further draw me in to the point. This was great!

[@uncdrew11]

Thanks, Matti! Drones got me interested in cinematography. Now that I have learned the basics of premiere pro, I am going to make a youtube channel with my kids for pure fun. Your VLOG has been immensely helpful for me. You rock!

[@DuncanSmith]

A mistake that I made when I started was trying to have too many crazy camera movements instead of simpler moves 👊🏻

[@dhaliwalfilms1576]

Sir can you please guide me about that.... [e-mail]

[@JyrkiS]

And there is no shame if you have camera standing still on your tripod. It's all about what happens in frame and how you edit.

[@ygoodie5924]

Same

[@swashy8933]

Cool. I hate panning though so boring.

[@MaryLeeHeller]

I'm getting ready to make my first video. I appreciate the last few months I've taken to learn from you and Peter. Thank you for all you do to equip, support, and encourage others! I appreciate you!

[@DragonHide94]

Just because most filmmakers use 24fps doesn't make it right. I have heard a bunch of people claim 60 fps looks "choppy" while also glorifying the cinematic look of 24fps. NTSC standard is 30 and 60 fps which fits with the standard 60hz refresh rate of... Oh, I don't know... Every screen in North America? So why would I use a frame rate that doesn't match the refresh rate of the devices it will be viewed on? For the perceived benefit of having motion blur at all times? You may think that's a mistake, but that really is just your preference for a frame rate that was established because it was barely above the minimum for motion to appear continuous/smooth to the human eye.

[@rwfthesr]

Nice!!! I’ve been in photography for so long that I see many young students who get a camera and go wild and for some reason make those same 10 mistakes that I take for granted. The funny thing is when you question them about it you’ll hear every excuse in the world to justify why😁

[@NewAge180]

Filming in 60 fps and editing in a 24 fps time-line works just the same and you have the option of slow-motion wherever you want, which personally I'd prefer to have that option.

[@lordownanglo]

You are one of the best tutors on KZbin for small content creators such as I.

[@frederikvanreusel]

30 fps or 60 or something else close to this, isn't a mistake. I love to be able to slow down my footage to 50% so that's why I use 50fps. And i just hate 24/25fps it looks way to jerky. Maybe the quality will be a bit less but I rather have a little less quality and smooth video than better quality and jerky video. I also have no IBIS or anything else so I need to slow my footage down to eliminate the shake too.

[@davisondrone]

The Best tip was the last one. I’m sick at getting home with great footage but then what. Thanks Matti for all the tips.

[@CarolynsRVLife]

Picking the right song and editing to the song is my favorite part of making videos. But I heard your tough love. I have decent cameras, I need to learn how to use them. :-P thanks

[@dagamersidgaming1054]

the camera is merely a medium to express your story. VERY HELPFUL THANK YOU!!!

[@malvaughan]

I’m currently beginning my KZbin video journey and this has been the most informative yet. Thank you very much 👌🏻

[@andreasfrederiksen2955]

malvaughan when is your first video coming out?

[@BreatheAndFlow]

super helpful, thank you!

[@adamconstanza]

Yup, defintely done all of these at some point but like you say I'm sure most of us have right! Great video Matti. 👌

[@laurentbfree]

Editing to the music is so key. Sometimes I let the music dictate the whole outcome of the story as it unfolds. Music is amazing inspiration.

[@T-Slider]

How about a PDF of your 10 points that we can download. Thanks, at 74, it’s difficult to manage all this great information!

[@Roadrebelz]

write it down😁

[@Lin_Deng]

Hi Joe, To give you the main points: 1. Wrong frame rate - 24fps is best! 2. Using too high ISO - find out the base ISO for your camera for optimum ISO 3. Learn to use manual settings in your camera, not auto 4. Bad exposure - don’t overexpose or underexposed (use histograms in your camera to help) 5. Colour grade your footage! Especially when using log (flat settings). Even if it’s using a lut. 6. Use lighting - at least natural lighting. 7. Bad audio - audio should be hitting -12dB 8. Shaky footage - buy a monopod/gorilla pod/gimbal to help stabilise footage 9. Edit to a song to help improve the footage 10. Plan out a story before you film to give your video a purpose or a point. Hope this helps! ◡̈ Lin x

[@jameschandler4276]

@@Lin_Deng it's very nice you posted that

[@thatsreallyamoon]

@@Lin_Deng dude you're so nice

[@BookYourImagination]

I typically keep my camera in 60FPS for B-Roll, and constantly forget to switch to 24FPS when speaking to the camera -- definitely on my must-work-on list for 2019. Great tips!

[@lukebingham6237]

1. 24 frames 2. ISO 3. Auto 4. Bad exposure 5. No Color grading 6. No lighting 7. Bad audio 8. Shaky footage 9. The song 10. Neglecting story :)

[@MichalSUDO]

watched it today at the end of 2020 (happy birthday Matti!) and I believe my only issue from whole list is the last one, which when I think off - might be in top3 issues - great story in any clip/movie is a LOT! Thanks for those tips!

[@KYLERHOLLAND]

Pro tips right here. ✔

[@mattih]

😎

[@ThilanNana]

Kyler Holland :/ but they’re beginners tips ☹️

[@Santafefashionweek]

We agree

[@substygram4357]

@@ThilanNana pro tips for beginners

Yep! Done some of these mistakes. It's time to improve !

[@A.GuyMedia]

Legit question : If we are talking smooth buttery B rolls, you can't shoot those at 24fps correct? More like 120 to achieve x4 slow mo? Im confusion

[@Jbfellowtuber]

Yep same here, I’m still learning. We learn new things everyday in life. Thanks Matti for the vidro

[@TeppoHaapoja]

Remember our first time with a DSLR and we thought 60fps looked so smooth and crisp :D

[@johniscatholic]

Teppo Haapoja hahaha just speaking of that point. Wouldn’t it be better to film in 60fps for slo-mo shots and then lower the fps to 24 in post editing for the normal frame shots

[@TeppoHaapoja]

@@johniscatholic Of course if you want slow mo, but if you just want normal speed u shouldnt film 60fps

[@stillgotitstories4227]

​@@TeppoHaapoja But what if you only figure out that the shot would be perfect in slo-mo only during post and everything you have is in 24fps?

[@TheMoominAk]

I’m just starting out filming, so what does it do if it is too high? Like 60fps? :D My camera doesn’t even have 60, only 24 and 30 haha.

[@anthonybryantmedia]

@@stillgotitstories4227 Thats where pre planning your shoot/shots would help. But understand what you mean. Suppose you just got to trust your instinct and abilities.

[@LegacyStudio]

Story is the constant video killer for me. I would give a lot to spend a day with you and learn your story techniques in person, as I am sure most youtubers would! Keep up the great videos!

[@johniscatholic]

Hey Matti! I’m only 15 but I’m really enthusiastic in making a career in filmmaking and photography. Yours and Peter’s videos have been incredibly helpful in teaching me new ideas and skill sets. Have you got any tips on where to start to develop my skills to gain a successful career in this business industry? Thanks so much and big fan 🙏🏼 🙏🏼

[@johniscatholic]

PS. Got a part time job a few months ago and am currently saving up for a MacBook for video editing and considering buying a refurbished Glidecam, the one you have. XR-2000 😊

[@desertmc8917]

that’s cool, i’m 15 too. i’ve just bought myself a canon 750D because i like taking photos, but i might start doing videos on the side. i’d happily help you learn stuff and maybe we could do stuff together sometime

[@gorillaman-pb7mo]

I’m 13 (one month from 14) and have wanted to be a filmmaker since I was about 6, started with a canon 1200d when I was around 9 or ten, then last Christmas upgraded to an 80d. I’m planning on making my first feature film in the summer.

[@austinkunkle1256]

Honestly great advice. I am a new filmmaker and I knew these steps and have already learned from them. Love you Matti!

[@DavidFosterVlog]

Great vid! I didn't realize you had memberships on! Yay!! That's awesome!

[@Vasilirdh]

Hey Matti thanks for the good videos. I started YouTubing again for about a month and there is so much stuff we don’t know until we spend the time and watch great videos like yours! Cheers!

[@Mark_R_Tho]

You pronounced ISO correctly!!! Subscribed!!!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@TheHiveEntertainment]

Great tips 👌🏽from South Africa! Literally made all these mistakes and that’s what makes learning so interesting. Because South Africa is using PAL we mostly shoot 25fps and for slo-mo 50fps. We own the GH5s and what’s nice about these Panasonic cameras is that you can custom set your frame rates on your dials to quickly switch between 24/25fps and 50/60fps.

[@epochstories]

Regarding the 24fps tip, how do you do when you're filming documentaries? I understand the interview is at 24fps, but because the documentary work is so on the spot, isn't better to shoot the BRoll at 60 fps, so then in post you have some options? At least that's what I do with mine and would love to hear your thoughts.

[@Superbustr]

24fps is for Cine. If you are not shooting with a dedicated cine camera (or cinema format content) you should shoot documentary content at 30fps / 60fps / 120fps in America and 25fps / 50fps / 100fps in Europe. You don't shoot 60fps or higher just for the sake of it. You shoot higher fps for slow motion replay and getting the smoother slow motion affect. Slow motion is data intensive and will cost you more money to shoot in the form of data storage costs and processing time. Stick to 24/25/30fps as your standard frame rate.

[@danielvanniekerk2413]

Thanks Matti. This was awesome. I still catch myself doing some of these but I discovered that with every new video it gets les and les. Thanks man awesome video as always.

[@PJski]

That was actually very helpful. Simple, and yet... not all that obvious. Fantastic. Thank you!

[@markkut]

Some solid points Matti.10 simple steps to making solid videos especially with the 10th point.

[@nathanwabre]

Thanks very good video ! What do you think about filming everything at 50fps to be able to slow mo in post ? Cheers

[@MatthewHyatt]

It always makes me SO HAPPY when you say ISO as a word rather than an acronym.

[@Meysss78]

Matti I guess that your videos are mostly seen on mobile devices or on tv? What is the refreshrate of those devices? It is a multiple of 30hz (30fps). When you watch a 24 footage on an smartphone, the smartphone will add 6 frames in a certain pattern to your footage to fill the rest missing frames. It will cause jitter to your viewing experience. That’s the reason I stick to 30fps. Whenever your videos are presented in cinema than you are right. Thanks for your videos!

[@CameraStudio]

Ich would always go with 30fps (except a person is talking) because its often helpfull to slow your footage down a bit. Edit: But always render at 24

[@Fifi70]

is it also so bad if I film it in 50 fps and render it later in 24?

[@ThomasPrettyman01]

@@Fifi70 No, it's not bad. Do whatever you want. Most of these "things not to do in x" videos are super subjective. If it's easier for you to film in 60 then do that. If I made a top 10 filmmaking mistakes video, it would just be 10 bullet points saying: watching too many youtube videos and not finding what works for you, on your own.

[@CameraStudio]

@@Fifi70 when you record in a higher framerate youre Data rate is normally lower for each frame. Thats why the image isn't as sharp as possible.

[@wanderinghelene]

@@CameraStudio thank you! This is the type of information that helps us to make informed decisions about how to film :D

[@Fifi70]

Thanks to you all that was the Jim d of information I needed! :)

[@BrasspineappleProductions]

30 frames per second is fine if your camera a single non-moving shot of subject. 60 Frames is absolutely needed when filming a moving subject and your camera is also on motion. 24 frames is best for slow moving camera action if you are doing an actual Cinemetic scene. ISO 400 is generally a standard but will vary. Histograms are a great way to see the spectrum in the correct range. color-grading is important, But can also be adjusted in the preset modes settings under color,contrast,sharpness,and brightness. Lighting is absolute key, especially in 6.5K range for the white spectrum. Mics are worth it, but -12 is absurd. -3, -6 is fine. Shaky footage is never acceptable. Buy a tripod, They are not expensive. Choosing the right song is also a good point. "It Must FLow " Story is semi-important, all videos have a point without a storyboard.

[@Dave-xt1st]

Im brazilian and I understand everything you say. Than you for having a good English

[@DannyZee]

I really need to start color grading

[@BibleNutter]

I want a camera I can do vlogs with. All I got is my phone. And what editing software do you use? I use Kinemaster.......on my phone again. I just have my phone and a gorilla pod.

[@substygram4357]

What's your phone

[@baylormustaine983]

The GoPro Hero 7 is great for that.

[@panosk.6533]

Great tips. But i would love to see some recommendations. Gimbals , editing music, manual settings and staff.

[@iTzzMana]

"do NOT do these 10 things" *intro starts* "inspire.... travel..... learn..... Matti Haapoja...... thats only 4?"

[@michaeldisomma7583]

😆

[@JakeDaly]

Awesome video, Matti! Digging back through your archive... this is my favourite so far! Cheers from BC👌🏾

[@jc_demg]

I didn’t do any of those mistakes in my first feature. My mistakes were: 1, didn’t adapt my script to my budget 2, tried to extend the budget too much 3, didn’t do auditions to ALL actors 4, didn’t have back up actors 5, too many locations 6, too many characters 7, movie too long. I recommend watching “Cellmates” to learn how to make your first feature.

[@gretazabulyte872]

I types cellmates on KZbin and can't find the right thing - could you please give me a link?

[@beebeesfuntasticadventures6110]

very good and important video, however, I have the Nikon Coolpix p900 and I put it on auto and film or take photos and they come out good, you see, it is a hassle to put it on manual then set the aperture, etc., thanks for sharing.

[@ShiroYuza]

mistake 5, color grade or color correct? it seems as if you were explaining the details of color correcting when the term you are using is color grading?

[@DavidSkok1]

Matti - very helpful set of tips. One of your more useful videos. There is one thing that I would love to see and that is examples that show why 24p is better than 30p. I currently shoot in 30p and would love to see why it would be better to shoot in 24p, as the cost of switching now (with so much 30p footage in my inventory) would be quite high. Many thanks! And Happy New Year!

[@mediaconsumer9195]

It would not be better. vast majority of monitors and mobile devices operates at 60 Hz refresh rate. It's mathematically imposible to display 24 fps 60 times per second perfectly smooth. But it's possible to do so in a movie theater with a cinema projector.

[@brandongonzales6374]

Depends on the platform. Instagram reels and tiktok are optimized for 30fps

[@pengingamer4510]

is there a differnce in the look when you film in 60p and then convert it 24 frames vs filming straight in 24frames?

[@nislaav6712]

Yes there is. It depends on the editing, if you're planning to do any slow-motion(or any kind of adjustments to the speed of the shot) sequences etc, taking a shot with 60 fps and higher will result in much smoother transition(the higher the frame rate - the better the slow mo will be) and so after you finish editing you can convert your video into a 24 frame one, it will save all your editing and will add that nice film effect with the 24 frames in the rest of your clips in your video.

[@pengingamer4510]

@@nislaav6712 ok i get iwt with slow motion . but if you dont do any slow motion, but film the same scene in 24fps and once in 6ßfps but then convert it to 24 fpps afterwards will the same scene look any different? or will both options have the nice film effect look?

[@TheRealNebari]

This is an old post, but since nobody answered...yes your footage will look different. With 24p you get natural motion blur right out of the camera. With 60p you dont, and when you export to 24p without slowing down, your render will drop frames, meaning instead of getting cinematic blur (which is directly caused by shutter speed) you'll just be missing frames. If you aren't shooting motion you wont really notice, but the minute anything starts to move it will look odd.

[@FilmQi]

great video! like always, thank you!

[@IanKeegan]

Great tips Matti! Appreciate every single “don’t”

[@jalladin]

Thank you Matti!! this is why I keep coming back for your valuable tips and info.

[@EricMyles]

Any small film makers wanna support each other?! Love the video Matti 🙏🏻

[@NylodeMeijer]

Oh yeah!

[@EricMyles]

Nylo de Meijer just subbed bro- you actually have amazing content....

[@TheNonsenseAdventures]

I'm small vlogger but I like watching other folks work to get inspiration for how to edit, colour techniques etc.

[@EricMyles]

Wadger Catcher love it! Subbed!

[@Shyamgfilms]

Yeah man.. still growing the hard way buddy

[@troyphillips1077]

The main mistakes I’ve made have been shooting too shallow dof and missing focus a lot . Then when shooting b camera shots not getting enough footage. It ends up being needed more than I realized. We worked so much on all those points you mentioned we missed on others . It’s all a learning process for sure .

[@thetrumpdayz]

Hey Matti, I'm seeking ideas for short film documentary type videos for my channel. There's one big twist though which is I'm limited to using only stock footage & b roll to create my videos, no actors/interviews etc. Although this style of creating videos is widely frowned upon by professional filmmakers who shoot their own scenes etc, it's something I enjoy doing & find very convenient & affordable. Long story short, I used to make daily/weekly videos w/minimal dialogue on various current events via creative commons using licensed stock footage in addition to 3rd party news clips/archive footage etc. The result was a mix between a dramatic short film/unorthodox doc.. Due to recent KZbin policy changes which now require original commentary for videos, I've been left w/no other option but to delete nearly all my preexisting content & millions of views. I'm now in the stages of starting over from scratch in attempts to salvage my channel that I worked so hard on creating. My new plan is something completely different which is foreign to me, & that includes incorporating original scripts for each video which will be narrated by a voice over artist & written by an award winning screenwriter... The goal is to create informative proper short film docs minus the traditional format which includes interviewees etc as previously mentioned.. Since I previously made videos with no script or dialogue & rather just "winged it" on each video given my frequent upload rate, I'm now having an extremely difficult time coming up with new ideas. I mainly focused on geopolitical tensions & day to day news/current events instead of topics that were thought of in advance & created from scratch. The only genres I've come up with so far include humanitarian issues, climate matters, endangered species, sci-fi/space, military & politics. Although I can branch out on these various topics I'm looking to expand the list for more options. The transition from video news journalism to narrated short films is much tougher than I ever anticipated. Any opinions or advice would be welcomed & greatly appreciated!

[@Superbustr]

Watch Tom Scott on KZbin. He does videos in a similar mode as you are looking to do and he never runs out of ideas. Don't use stock footage, it makes your videos look sterile and will cost you more money in the long run, rather than shooting your own footage. Film makers tell stories they don't write stories. Read more books / short stories that have already been written and if you like the story try and get permission to make it into a narrative film.

[@effinator]

Some of these are the intricacies I have yet to learn/understand however we getting better/progressing every day! Right now I'm just using a GoPro to record all of my videos and hoping to expand as I go. Great video and super helpful!

[@GeorgeCiurdasProduction]

Good job Matti! Thank you

[@mattih]

🙏🏻

[@MrLuckyAndrew]

THANK YOU for pointing music choices out, a lot people just choose what they have in their music folder or what they listen to on the daily and not think about their audiences. Music has to be general and match the story that you're telling. It's like filming a some one's wedding in Hawaii, but your favorite genre is dub step so you end up using that because you think it's cool. Biggest fail.

[@RiseHigh]

*Story and Lighting* What you need to make a piece of art. In video like us or in any art form also, dancing, painting, architecture.. Music is different, i'll have to think more about music.. Damn it, i tought i was smart for once..

[@RiseHigh]

Also, i try to implement nice sound design in my own videos, i know how it is important to really feel what you see.

[@mattih]

🙌🏻

[@veipuniilana1842]

You are actually smart

[@SunnyGoswami]

Wasn't sure I needed to watch this video. But it was very helpful. Definitely a must-watch for any beginner filmmakers.

[@scottbailey2610]

New title: What To Do when making a video. #1. Story. #2. Camera. #3. Go from there!

[@SOB2141]

Probably the best succinct easiest to digest piece of video advice I have found yet on KZbin. Thank you

[@SammyBFilms]

Aah I miss that intro!! :-)

[@LifeintheWest]

Always enjoy watching your stuff man!!! Favorite KZbinr! I always learn something too. When I stop learning, i"ll quite making videos....... maybe. 😉

[@MEANDITV]

can you shoot with 60 fps and then turn it to 24 fps in the software?

[@kerryfoster1]

I think coming from photography 40 years ago with film helps. ISO and aperture were really important with film -as they are with video. The advances in the technology have been truly astonishing. The tools and quality of the phone in your pocket is like science fiction but the shooting techniques are still the same to get good results. Great video with some excellent tips. No doubt learnt from hard experience!

[@sarahdippity]

Matti, this is such timely advice! i’m guilty of all at some point. thanks for the tips Matti!!! Here’s to an exciting, creative 2019!! 🙌🏼

[@origrockart]

BIG BIG thanks, for the great advice and tips. I’ve just begun exploring video. Filming and editing. Im working with the absolute basics right now. My only camera I have at the moment is my iPhone 7, which isn’t really an issue yet because I’m currently using still images, and my digital art. I do rely heavily on iOS apps for editing and creating, (until I can get a good laptop) such as Photofox, Videoleap, GarageBand, among others. One thing I’m still looking for, is the best app for editing my audio. I need something that I can use to make my audio completely unique to me, with the ability to change and tweak voice pitch and remove unwanted background noise, etc. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. I just subscribed to your channel and look forward to learning more. Thanks again.

[@smartdrivetest]

Thanks Matti - yes, learn how to put the camera in manual. Too funny - I was learning all that manual stuff 30 years ago, and every expert out there tells you to get away from the auto mode and put the camera on manual. Interesting! Thanks for the great tips. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@CraZyzAndCo]

I film always 24p and often in full onset Parkinsons disease so no excuses why not use a tripod or a gimbal. Good work Mr!

[@actie-reactie]

24 fps....every time? Even with fast moving objects or scenes?

[@VegardThefilmmaker]

Richard yes

[@MrKiih]

More or less, I think he's being specific to the cinema look. Meanwhile you may not want to put your gopro in 24fps for a mountainbike ride, once all the speed and action will be lost in a "blurry" and more calm video.

[@randbaldwin]

I do a lot of drone work and 24fps makes for jerky pans when you rotate the drone. Bumping it up to just 30fps makes it smooth. For that reason alone, I will use 30 and NOT 24. "I cannot stress this more."

[@LucasHxnt]

Cinematic doesn't mean 24fps, if you are shooting a cinematic video with many slow motion edits than 120 to 240 fps are fine.

[@tonaka99_9]

You're right!

[@cankavas]

But if you use higher frame rates you have to use fast shutter and the motion blur becomes unnatural, than u have to add cc Force Motion blur and boom u've just multiplied ur render time by 5. Tip: Don't use high fps if u dont plan slow motion.

[@toddcdavid]

Thank you so much, Matt!

[@CNMTCFilms]

That intro is just sooo clean!! 😍😊 Btw. I don't use 24 frames because I just don't like the look and I think it's choppy😉 I use 25 frames, I know you can't because of NTSC but in Germany PAL is common and I like it😊 And one good thing about 30 frames is that you can slow it down just a little bit to smooth out the gitter😉 -> Daniel Schiffer made a video about that😊

[@TheFunnyCamGuy]

Love Daniel schiffer! I only use 24fps or 30fps if im doing vlogs or something like that. When i do cinematic videos i pretty much just shoot in 120fps lol.

[@CNMTCFilms]

Papii Chuloo same! 😉 I wish I had a camera that can shoot 120 fps but 50fps is also good😊

[@Jml2475]

@@TheFunnyCamGuy which do you prefer for vlogs? I don't know which to use I was gonna start with 30 and see how I like it.

[@TheFunnyCamGuy]

@@CNMTCFilms get a sony and you will haha. Yea 60 or 120 is good for me too.

[@TheFunnyCamGuy]

@@Jml2475 24 or 30 works, not a super big difference from them. 30fps kinda gives you a soap opera tv show kind of look. I usually just do 24 by default because on my sony i have 2 presets buttons. One 120fps for slo mo and cinematic shots and the other is 24fps for everything else. Both work fine for vlogging, just personal preference.

[@stephenbaldwin9078]

Thanks for the tips, I'm going to start doing video soon and waiting for the 7siii to come in.

[@gabrielchavarria22]

You can always shoot in 60 or 120 fps and just export in 24.

[@SmoothGefixt]

Not really actually! Especially with moving camera shots you will see jitter, because every second a frame will have to be skipped to get to the right framerate, unless the frame rate is divisible, like 60 to 30.

[@Skrenja]

Nope, not if you want to preserve motion blur.

[@BobStrawn]

On the quadrapod issue, 4 legs can rock on uneven floors. 3 legs will usually all touch ground. For mobile equipment 3 legs is much simpler.

[@TiberiousGreene]

Definitely a dope video man some quality tips... starting out I made a few of these.. as of lately I’ve grown to avoid all of these... although sometimes I forget 10 haha but most of the time the topic is there

[@lebre.]

This is a must-watch. All professors and teachers should show this video to their aspiring students.

[@CarVonVlogs]

*I WISH I WATCHED THIS 3 YEARS AGO, NOW I'M STUCK WITH FOOTAGES I DON'T KNOW HOW TO FINISH EDITING...*

[@tyronevanniekerk8527]

Excellent video, thanks Matti! Brilliant tips dude.

[@murasaki1177]

Matti how about the 25fps? What can you say about this frame rate.

[@mattih]

24/25 are so close that there’s no difference really (other than you can have sound sync issues if your mixing the two)

[@KlemenLorber]

Use 25 if you live in europe

[@EastonBennett]

Matti, not sure if you'll see this but these are the videos I enjoy from you! Lately it hasn't felt like its you and you're just pushing out content that sounds like it "helps" but this is the stuff we like seeing! The funny/cheesy b-rolls of you talking is my favorite thing from you. You seemed very comfortable in the video compared to lately. Thanks Matti (:

[@8lec_R]

MKBHD uses 30fps... His vids look pretty dope Edit: So does Linus from LinusTechTips. They both shoot with RED Monstro's But this doesn't mean 24fps is bad

[@onlysublime]

uhh… they shoot product videos... I mean, they're great for product videos... I have no doubt he could make a nice B-roll clip or some creative video if he wanted to, but he doesn't.

[@8lec_R]

@@onlysublime LinusTechTips doesn't do product videos only... He also does vlog style reviews that are unscripted. It's a 65% unscripted and 35% scripted product reviews

[@OrdinaryFilmmaker]

Thanks for your advise Matti. I gave a shoutout to you in the description for my latest film. I hope to some day be able to achieve the quality and smoothness that you and Peter are able to achieve.

[@romasandmo]

Personally, I would make the first 9 mistakes to have the story. The story is what matters.

[@joeyjooste9603]

Romas and MO you need a balance between story and video so not only story or only video

[@romasandmo]

@@joeyjooste9603 Sure, no one creates videos like that, but think about viral videos. They are often nothing, but the story and get huge attention, however I wouldn't like to remembered as a guy who filmed an ape sniffing its butt and falling off the tree afterwards. So, you do have a legit point!

[@ario118]

@@romasandmo What? Maybe I misinterpret it, but I believe your "butt sniffing ape" statement is confirming that YOU'RE the one with the legit point. Story IS the most important. Matti is on point and every single thing is important, but I'm with you to think story is the most important.

[@romasandmo]

@@ario118 Thanks! I do believe that story is the most important, but with a reply I wanted to say that people choose to make videos with more than story.

[@RCPropaganda]

You just blew my mind with the 24fps fact. For certain videos I make that will help a lot. I need 60 for certain action stuff but I never though it made a difference. Thanks

[@Joggelschorsch]

I dont get your points on 24 fps... cant you do better than "it looks bettter"? that´s no argument to me... I need a more "techi-nerdy-explanation" ! :) I mean, i´m willing to accept it

[@mattih]

It’s a look thing which you can’t necessarily explain with science. But also the amount of data for each frame will be higher. So your spreading 100 mbits or whatever the data rate is by 24 or 30 or 60. The more frames you add the worse quality each frame gets.

[@Joggelschorsch]

thanks! @@mattih

[@MrColeHD]

@@mattih I see you use a lot of "slow motion" cinematic shots. Is that actually the result of the 24fps or is that a higher fps slowed down to 24 fps in editing?

[@erinvendt5678]

@@mattih ... you stress using 24fps but how, then, are you achieving a slow motion look?? Similar to what Colin Hamer is asking below...So curious and thanks for the awesome tips!!

[@asfandyarmalik6438]

Colin Hamer that slow motion footage is achieved by shooting in a higher fran rate like 60 or 120 then slowing it down to 24/30 etc

[@dopplermedia4203]

Thanks, Matti! I've learned so much off you, already, and these are brilliant tips

[@jarisipilainen3875]

3:51 when come camera that actually shoot that and no need CC

[@motofilms744]

Hey Matti, excellent advice. But using auto is sometimes necessary. Manually filming a VLOG in a controlled setting is one thing, but what about rapidly changing light and scenery? IE, filming a moving car from another moving car. There's no time to change settings and no re-do's when something spectacular happens. Also, I shoot at 60fps (to have a slo-mo option) almost constantly, but in my final cut I knock it down to 24 fps. Is there any downside to doing it that way?

[@dominiquedorsey4137]

I love your channel but I feel like a lot of the KZbinrs on here have the same exact tips. 😕

[@justjimmy3154]

Dominique Dorsey True, I guess because it’s just good universal advice!