Mondays: Shooting in the Cold & Directing Defensive Actors

[@graceybfrg]

Ryan you forgot to mention about shooting in colder temperatures can really affect the equipment. Batteries for example drain way faster. So to the person asking: make sure that you have extra batteries and somewhere to charge them.

[@jimfergusson]

Other suggestions for cold weather shooting (like, -20C/0F)... -Keep spare batteries inside your outerwear, as close to your body as you can. Cold temps shorten battery life significantly. You may be able to get more life out of a 'dead' battery by warming it up again. -If you are trying to transition from outdoors to indoors, allow plenty of time for your lens to de-fog. -When going from very cold to indoors, there's a chance your gear could have moisture condense on the internal electronics. You may want to pop your lens off and put the body and lens into a sealed container with a sock full of kitty litter - this will help absorb stray moisture out of the inner workings. -Cheap plastic gets brittle in the cold - be careful, and maybe don't crank your knobs as tight as you normally would. -If it's snowing, remember to take the same anti-moisture protection you would in the rain - plastic bags, umbrellas, etc.

[@zimi4474]

Thank you!

[@pixelkat1819]

Getting a new baby seems much better than getting a old baby.

[@filmriot]

Wise words.

[@FrostByte_AC]

We were here before the baby. We come first. You can make more babies later.

[@filmriot]

Good point.

[@BayareaJay]

+FrostByte LOL

I was shooting a timelapse at night, which meant standin in one place from 1 AM to 5 AM. It was the end of summer, start of autumn, so I just put on 2-3 times the layers I would usually put on (two socks, two sweatpants under my regular pants, two T-shirts, two pullovers, a thin military jacket under my thick coat, etc.). I was still a bit cold towards 4 AM, because I wasn't moving at all for hours.

[@legofan9898]

Generic comment about Intercept not being released yet!

[@aminHusseinBossyPumpkins]

generic coment agreeing

[@danyal934]

+amin Hussein (Bossy Pumpkins) generic comment waiting

[@creatorblue32]

generic comment scolding you for being impatient

[@legofan9898]

generic upset insult in response to your comment related to race or your mother that has nothing to do with the video

[@aminHusseinBossyPumpkins]

+Legofan Productions generic comment about being generic

[@happyfoxproductions]

That's amazing you went to Warner Bros to shoot something for Variant. Hope you got to see their props if you guys had the time!

[@tomasspolis9887]

Such an cool room/ work station.. Love it!

[@zigalkodonverven3862]

Speaking of working in the cold, there was a dance scene in the Blues Brothers ("Shake Your Tail Feather" -Ray Charles) where ~150 extras on the street and on the railroad overpass had to dress in summer clothes in the chilly late-autumn/winter. Summer releases set in summer must be numbing for those onscreen.

[@WangJetski]

When shooting in cold weather make sure to acclimate your lenses to the ambient temperature your shooting in. Cold lenses on a warm set will fog up.

[@Aarongrubbworm]

thanks for the time we spend together...question: what projects are you working on?

[@MaxVolumeMusicMixes]

The cold weather is absolute hell to film in! Last year I was making a short film with a couple of my friends for our school's 100 hour film contest. We only had lights that required plugs and we had to film outside. Lucky us, it snowed that night......there was a point that I had the light something quite far from the camera......I literally had to lay down, stick my face into the snow and hold the lights, while having to avoid being in frame. It's was god awful, BUT we got second place. So I was happy :)

[@tbuelna]

Always fun to count the Intercept comments each week!

[@filmriot]

If getting your fingernails pulled out by burning hot pliers is fun, then definitely. :)

[@spider1g5]

As always, great advise!

[@TheAngryDebater]

"Everybody knows how to dress for the cold"... I made a Hamlet movie in the cold for my high school English class a few years ago. I live in Montreal and it took two hours for me to regain feeling in my feet and hands after filming. Advice to everyone: wear a long-sleeve shirt, a sweeter, and a jacket, long johns with socks over those, and thick gloves, as well as a scarf if you intend on filming in the cold for more than an hour in the northern parts of North America. DO NOT underestimate the elements.

[@zahlex]

Hey, its Tuesday already in Europe ...

[@vfxstar7019]

In my country it is 16:01 o,clock

[@zahlex]

Gz, then you are in the same time zone as me :D

[@vfxstar7019]

:D

[@cassiedesmond9363]

Can you please do a video on pitching an idea... proper etiquette and over all what we are supposed to be saying and doing?

[@21stcenturybricks1]

Thanks for answering my question 😊

[@jamesdrou]

Thanks for the video! keep up the great work!

[@jmadara]

Film Riot Christmas Special: Family time. That's cool. Baby time.

[@LouieKotler]

When shooting a philip bloom type documentary of a place, should you record ambient sounds to put behind the song?

[@szabokovacsgabor]

i just couldn't help myself not to shake my hands when you shook that little tambourine..

[@gizmogoose.2486]

You can't see me, but I'm applauding that idea by snapping my fingers...over an espresso.

[@dimarcophotog1464]

great advice =)

[@BehindThePortal3626]

how long until the next monday challenge? you ROCK!

[@instanti1]

Black friday on triune store!! YUSSSS

[@Alyssajprez]

Family First Career Second I. Good sir. Am applauding you. And a standing ovation I might add. #makingwisechoices

[@filmriot]

:)

[@sacredoath3167]

Haha, love the LEGO man in the Tyrannosaurus jaws. :)

[@SpacewayFilms]

One word: Intercept. C'mon you have a due date and it is already over 10 WEEKS late!

[@PieMan4848]

+Spaceway Films It's not his film, dude. Quit being a whiny bitch

[@SpacewayFilms]

PieMan4848 Fuck off

[@PieMan4848]

+Spaceway Films go take your meds

[@ObsidianMirage]

+Spaceway Films +PieMan4848 well that escalated quickly

[@PieMan4848]

You're telling me!

[@BurnProcessMedia]

Another awesome Monday episode. Hey, the Phantom 3 in the background. The props look broken on the left side. Is it or am I seeing things?

[@martinpalacios1900]

Hey Ryan! I need some help I'm a high school junior in a film production class, I love making films and would like to make it a career. How would recommend you pursue this after high school? P.S. huge fan :)

[@zacharylord-rule5368]

Why are TV shows never shot in 2:35:1 or 2:40:0? Like seriously, I'd like to know, because I want to write and direct for TV but I refuse to be in charge of a project that's not shot or output in 2:35:0 or 2:40:0.

[@lakobadmitry746]

#1 Why is this a deal breaker for you? Unless you're working on a show which uses these ratios not just as a stylistic choice but also as an effective storytelling tool (see most Xavier Dolan films), why would it matter? #2 Most shows don't shoot this way, but some do. Utopia on Channel 4 was shot and broadcasted in 2.35. There wasn't a reason for it besides "it looks more cinematic" (from director commentary). If 2.35 is important to the storytelling and not just an aesthetic choice, then I guess you could try to be adamant about the ratio. But remember that when films were starting to be shown on TV in widescreen, people complained that they were being cheated because of the black bars. Amazing shows are captured and broadcasted in 16:9 all the time.

[@AutoRestoMod]

Crooooked chair looks more cooooked? =)

[@simratbains7937]

I dont think Andrew was kidding when he said Intercept was going to be done around film riots epic winter

[@MeganIsTooCoolLike]

about when you discuss finding out what someone is like during casting - what sort of questions do you ask for this process?

[@michaelgoldmann3734]

hey ry, what do you think about the "edelkrone" products? have you ever worked with some of them or do you want to?

[@YegorFilms]

What is there main channel?

[@jms08y]

What rig set up would you recommend when shooting a long take? (Slider-jib or steadicam) aloha!

[@dawsonboyle99]

That moment when you realize you watch film riot so much you feel like you are Ryan Connolly! lol

[@ScaryandOutgoing]

You should make your links annotations so that we can just click on the things you recommend. Just a thought

[@LEM-yq8zy]

Why aren't the "Write. Shoot. Edit. Repeat" wrist bands for international shipping ? I want them badly... :(

[@avishek497]

Hi Ryan, U guys are doing great job. Inspired and helped me all the way. My question is I can copy few Hollywood movies in my 8gb USB but when it comes to shooting videos with my dslr my 32gb sd card is full within hours. Can U explain me why???? And as I am planning to export my video on KZbin , can U suggest me the best way in this scenario .

[@JuanPabloAmadorDiaz]

What time zone will be used for black friday? Thanks!

[@LPfilmsss]

Hi Ryan, i'm a 15 year old amature cinematographer. Next year i'm going to a film school for a year, grinding and working a whole lot, i'm thinking about going to an educational film school afterwards, do you think i should go for it, or should i choose another way?

[@Elandogold]

thumbs up for tambourine!

[@Memocreatesagency]

hiii film riot .i'm looking for a producer .but i can't find any producer.where can i find produce for my new short film

[@Paperbagman555]

But actors who are difficult are often the better, more interesting ones!

[@importedloser]

Is Intercept still a thing?

[@Mrcoolagainbuzy]

+The Elegant Penguin Yeah still happening Andrew just got busy with Bad Robot.

[@ethgraham]

Are bad robot working on the next star wars movie?

[@maartenkolpa7092]

+Ethan Graham yes

[@importedloser]

Fantastic

[@TylerCinema]

RYYYYAAAAANNNN! Come to Michigan and film something :)

[@butters22441]

Do yall think they'll see our comments?

[@butters22441]

Hey everybody! This is my friend nick! We watched this episode at the same time at two different locations!

[@butters22441]

Aaaahhhhh!!! That's awesome Dude...

[@filmriot]

+Antonio S. Probably not. They are too stuck up.

[@TricomRevolution]

+Film Riot It's awkward now ...

[@lockitdrop]

+Antonio S It would be really cool if they did

[@distinguishedallureproduct879]

Hey F.R. happy thanksgiving, I am a up and coming filmmaker and I have a question that needs answering: I am learning all I can on Copyrights and Transformative Media and would like to know what is your stance on what can be "Transformative". I see Fan-Made films and animations, but could Fan-Made Music Videos fit into that type of "Transformative Media", especially if you are not intending to monetize the project and just putting it out there for promotion of your filmmaking skills? I would love to hear a answer to this here or if possibly the FilmRiotMondays

[@adamhardin9176]

shaky cam fight scenes or non-shaky cam fight scenes?

[@lmcoolk12]

Netflix tv shows would change the timing issues since it seems like they are shot and then announced to people

[@haettyrocks]

When are the monday challenges coming back

[@mindfish21]

Will you ever bring back that sexy Film Riot mug? I need that

[@m2odmdlh]

Filming in the cold... I was thinking more in line with how does it affect your equipment....

[@m2odmdlh]

+m2odmdlh Based your humor, let me clarify... Camera or recording equipment.... the long johns will cover the other.

[@CirilZupan]

The intro with the tambourine was nice, it just needs more cowbell ;)

[@benkoska8748]

Hello, I am working on a short film and we have a max 120$ budget and we need Gear and we need more than 5 days to Film. Thanks

[@JewishMusicToronto]

Ray's Big Idea link didn't work...

[@CameronGallagher96]

2 Film Riot Episodes in basically 24 hours....well it looks like an early Happy Birthday to ME!

[@filmriot]

:)

[@hansgabrielpapa1469]

its already tuesday here in philippines

[@irock11100]

Are we ever going to see the short from film from Andrew Kramer for Film Riot Epic Summer???

[@filmriot]

Yes.

[@Josephthedp]

Hi Ryan, I was wondering if u could give some good video Ideas, not like a movie an epic video like Devinsupertramp?

[@vinayakshinde]

still waiting for intercept

[@TypischeThomas]

Just forget about it for a while. That way, if its cancelled it wont suck as bad

[@ADepressedwhale]

+Typische Thomas And then when it finally gets released a year from now, we'll get all excited again! It's a win-win

[@hobfestdankside3459]

dear @film riot how do you deal with actors

[@KajanBulic]

My friends and I are filming a short film as well, but it's getting dark after 5 am which is actually very bad because we need proper lightning which we don't have money for. And we don't have a good camera for filming in the dark, so does anyone know a good, but cheap lightning lamps or something similar?

[@neutraldensityfilms9451]

Go to your local home depot. There they have 1000 watt work lights. If you bounce them off something white above your actor it creates a nice soft diffuse that's very bright. These lights are tripod mounted well built safe and only 30 dollars.

[@KajanBulic]

Thanks! :)

[@filmmakerkid13]

I'm now convinced Intercept is not coming out.

[@YegorFilms]

Guys I'm new, how do I find his short films?

[@filmriot]

Check out our main channel. We have playlists for each.

[@YegorFilms]

+Film Riot Ugh sorry, I thought this was your man channel. I feel embarrassed..... What is your main channel

[@gravetidings6971]

I don't think the guy was asking about effects on people, I think he was talking about effects on equipment. People go out in the cold all the time...equipment doesn't. *Rolleyes

[@dbreardon]

Ryan! Who sings you "Mail Sack" theme. Pleasssssseeeee tell me!

[@PuffyCraftOfficial]

Sounds like him.

[@adamroberts5488]

Happy birthday Martin Scorsese

[@ApexVelocity]

Hey Ryan, I am 12, and have started filmmaking with an iPhone but now I got my hands on a Canon T1i. Do you have any tips for me?

[@Kaydwardson]

Slow there, quick draw! take your time, learn more and experiement with your camera, and try to not copy other directors style, try to make a original video/movie... idk in starting too, that's what i can say 😔

[@CowabungaWo101]

Make sure actors don't look at the camera, have decent audio quality, and have good editing.

[@hipotesator]

I propose an idea. What if, instead of you answering the questions directly like this, you answer them in form of an episode. That way, you can pick the questions that you think are important to answer, then give the in-depth answer in the following episodes. It also enables you to do a research to collect as many data as possible for the best proper answers to the questions. Don't get me wrong, Monday's episodes are great, they really have the community vibe in it, but maybe in terms of answers-quality-wise, the idea that I've proposed may not be a bad idea and doable. However, in the end it opens to your consideration, of course.

[@PieMan4848]

+hipotesator I don't think he has enough time for that

[@Fushikatz]

Mondays Challenge: X-Mas Special, let it be christmessy.

[@jessemartinez8117]

Ryan would you ever consider doing a stop motion film

[@amangada9350]

Hey RYAN can u do a time lapse thing where the subject isnt fast but everything else is just like in hystereo the music video !!! please i am 15 and need to finish a film

[@mylogic156]

Im making a short film and I need to know how to do a fog effect thanks

[@ComputerGeek1100]

They did a video on fog a few months ago. I don't remember the name but they showed how to use a fog machine to create the atmospheric look

[@lif3clips]

I came for the tambourine, stayed for the sexy Ryan

[@Kaydwardson]

Ryan, a man?

[@live2lift273]

+AwkwardAyo bro! your channel is dope, where the new vids at? LoL tbh im going through the same thing, the more i learn about film the less creativity i have for it. idk

[@lif3clips]

I'm not really into making the same type of videos that I used to. Made a couple, and just wasn't happy with them. I'm working on a short film that's gonna be done by next month, and a few other side projects. Hopefully I can have something up on there within the next few weeks, idk :P

[@live2lift273]

+AwkwardAyo lol, I use to make those supper upbeat vids a few years ago, there fun for a season, but ya just grow out of things I guess

[@filmriot]

Haha. Thanks.

[@SLagonia]

I've never regretted firing someone too early, but I have regretted holding on to them too long. If they're giving you trouble, move on. You can't throw a rock without hitting an actor, just get another one.

[@MultiDwproductions]

I don't know if it's just me because I don't see a lot of comments requesting this but where is the Monday challenges? they said they would start them back again after the summer but it hasn't happened yet... it's something I never got to do because in the past I was very limited but now I'm ready and it seems that they've stopped. I mean I understand that if he doesn't want to do them any more but I'd appreciate it if he told us something, oh and also please put this on "Mondays:" I'd really appreciate it thanks >D

[@filmriot]

It's coming back very soon.

[@dillsqueak]

How can you get started as a film maker if you're just a kid in middle/high school

[@Kaydwardson]

wait. until you're ready, please

[@dillsqueak]

thanks. and ha ha

[@dimarcophotog1464]

+Dillon Movies age doesn't matter. if you have a passion for film go and film! don't limit yourself because of your age! I'm only 15.

[@thomaszinicola7610]

+dimarcophotog I completely agree, Steven Spielberg started filmaking when he was like 12. By starting now you can get way ahead of the crowd.

[@Ashokv327]

very nice chanel

[@RhysJackParsons]

What happened to that movie, with that guy, and the car, and the other thing?

[@vilosoraptorproductions5507]

+Rhys Parsons | Writer/Director Could you be any more vague?

[@RhysJackParsons]

kind of the point genius

[@DoubleUThings]

Family first? Keep on making these kinds of wise remarks! Maybe people will start listening...

[@rexdgk5913]

ryan can you do a video of how to do a hoverboard

[@jakeboos9860]

You could try using a skateboard and painting the wheels blue and the use a blue screen effect on it just make sure there's no blue in the background

[@rexdgk5913]

+Jake Boos thanks im gonna try it out

[@TheTreePuncherz]

+Jake Boos why dont you just take off the wheels?

[@BMJFilmFX]

I've done this before. The best way is to lock down the shot of your board and then shoot a clean plate. Then mask out the wheels

[@dustinstaggs3833]

How can I add a bird like a Phoenix into my video

[@JediAxis]

Black Friday with Guy Part 2?!?!?!

[@man88319]

When are u going to Direct a BioShock short film thing

[@man88319]

/make

[@sdhpCH]

Why not let Andrew Kramer do the Xmas special, isn't there something almost finished yet? ^^

[@LavaSpeedRacer]

intercept man!!!???

[@smly1685]

but sadly I have no after effects :(

[@PuehringerMediaFilmMusic]

Can you show us how you would do optical illusions like faking a police car by simple using a car toy?

[@olivervanlent8534]

You always say you are doing projects... But what projects??

[@ImacOsX17]

Intercept?

[@DysnomiaFilms]

Hey Mr. Tambourine Man, play a song for me?

[@dustinstaggs3833]

how can I add a bird like a Phoenix into my video

[@Sp4rkySp4rkyb00m4n]

#prayfortheworld

[@sebassandoval8779]

epic intro jajaja

[@S0AE]

Did u know dat sam&niko making a feature film???

[@redhandstudios]

I miss Bruno...