New filmmakers OVERLOOK this - SIMPLE Framing Mistakes

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You've helped me quite a lot since I started following you a few months back... Since then, I started a video production company and I am averaging a new project every two weeks... Thanks for these videos man!!!

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Best filmmaker youtuber out there. Love these videos man

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True

[@D4Darious]

Thank you for the support Owen ;)

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I've searched so long for quality info on filming. While theres plenty out there ..nothing beats the effectiveness of your ability to explain. Appreciate this whole channel! Thanks for knowing what language to speak to your followers

[@JessicaenIngles]

This is why I love KZbin, all of this value in one place, thank you!!!

[@coyotehollowband]

I have been focusing heavily on framing and composition as my area of growth. Your videos have been paramount in this! Thanks for the excellent content! I have learned so much!

[@makomako1424]

This is why storyboards are soooo important

[@writtentruthproductions]

I'm almost done mine for a short I'm gonna shoot

[@experi-mentalproductions5358]

I disagree, I get that storyboards help alot of people, and I'm not suggesting banning them. But personally, the more planning (writing, storyboarding, etc) that goes into a project, the less I enjoy actually doing it. That's why all of my short films are *really* short, because I have to store the entire story in my head. It's also the reason I'll probably never make a feature film, despite how much I would like too...

[@BloodyMunchkin]

@@experi-mentalproductions5358 Not planning before a shoot is skipping a crucial piece of the process. It's good to be open to coming up with something on set if things don't work out, but you should at least show up with a plan because you risk standing around trying to figure out what to do and that's no bueno.

[@experi-mentalproductions5358]

@@BloodyMunchkin I would reply, but my reply would just be my original comment. So.... Hi....

[@experi-mentalproductions5358]

@@BloodyMunchkin Also, I never said I didn't plan, I said I plan in my head...

[@SidewaysUpJoe]

Being new film and just filming for fun/hobby i always find you helpful. Ive been editing a Chinese Food Take Out thing im working on with a really bad framed shot (talking on phone) and this video made me really realize how much i don't like that shot, also just added some digital zoom (to tighten up the focus) because of your video here. Always forget to subscribe to your channel, in till now. Thanks for taking the time to make and share.

[@OlgaKuznetsova]

Eeeek! I love your videos! I learn by example and you showing the contrast between the thoughtless camera framing vs intentional is so educational! I can't wait to practice!!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Awesome! Framing 101 - perfect instruction D. Favorite thing to do...hunting for the shot. Learned more doing that than any other framing “technique.” GET ON THE FLOOR!!! SIT ON THAT FRIDGE! GET ON THAT LADDER! SHOOT THE HANDS UNDER THE TABLE! 😁

[@D4Darious]

😂😂. Truth. Plus hunting is so much more enjoyable when you find those jaw-droppers.

[@MoCo_Filmmaker]

Notification crew, checking in! Awesome video, about to film a short tomorrow and this was a great reminder. Also I love Wes Anderson and his wide shots are like paintings. You hit the nail on the head, so often there's no reason other than convenience.

[@D4Darious]

Kill that short tomorrow Fam. Knock it outta tha park. Thank you for commenting.

[@bliiblaablue]

After making few teeny tiny micro shorts this past year, I can vouch for every word you said. Luckily I've been photographing for many years so framing comes quite naturally to me, but the thing is, even though I try to plan everything ahead with storyboard sketches, I still always stumble on the fact that around 50% of the shots will be changes in some way on the set. It can be my new ideas on the set or an actors idea or someone elses, also some composition can look plain stupid on the set or they don't make any sense, so you change it.. Yeah that happens all the time..

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Just wanted to let you know your videos are not only inspirational, but also extremely helpful. We appreciate your content keep it up 👍🏻👍🏻

[@davemayfilms]

I truly thank you so much and I’m getting better at filmmaking because of you. I love all your work and your my blueprint to everything I’m doing in filmmaking...if your ever in New York and you need me I’m here to hold a boom mike get coffee carry you equipment..D4Darius is the truth..

[@loafa1770]

What a great reminder!!!! With all these youtube videos about gear, we tend to lose focus on what makes a great film. Appreciate all the videos you make man

[@ActorsReal2Reel]

Hey Darious, been watching for a couple years now. My mom and I are both filmmakers and we’ve shot 3 movies and 18 short films together. Always like to watch your information you put out even when I already heard it before. I just like to brush up on the basics and maybe catch a new gem I missed.

[@thedogs3467]

you really help me.. its friday and i start my first short on monday... with all the crazy shit im planing this was a nice simple reminder of the basics that make me feel comfortable

[@KendrickWashington817]

You are the best teacher my brother... Your whole channel is valuable

[@sampriest12]

Really well done video. Very generous and spoken like a film school graduate. I think what you're doing is great. I graduated 2011 and teach documentary filmmaking at a couple of schools in NYC. No not NYU. I'm think it would be great for you to give out 10-20 films to watch. I'm guessing, and I could be wrong, Citizen Kane and blade runner left people with a big question mark. Those are old film teachers films. CK is the the grandfather. I'm thinking more like There will be blood and run Lola run, even Belly, which wasn't a great film but it was beautiful to watch. Loved your energy and enthusiasm to the craft. You're the real deal.

[@ikercompean2490]

As always Darius, the best film teacher! Thanks for being so generous with your craft.

[@lawrenceatienza]

You are still my go to youtuber for filmmaking vids

[@azae00Vids]

you should be over a mill subs .. your vids are very informative and makes others better. you help creators like myself stay positive and for that I thank you sir!

[@mlhfilms]

This was a great reminder, thank you! Sometimes it is easy to fall into habits, a good reminder like this really helps to keep ya focused.

[@JeremiahStringer]

Such a great video man! Composition helps so much. Being intentional with how you are shooting is so much more engaging. I’m excited to work on that. Question: the close ups of you, for instance, in black and white did you physically move closer to the camera when you were filming or was it during editing that you scaled the footage it to look like a close up? Enjoyed the vid 🙌

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You've clearly updated your content delivery variables, and this is a great video. It's been very cool watching your evolution over time and space.

[@KEP1983]

True story: I worked as a professional artist/painter in a studio for about 10 years. Our studio had a bunch of talented artists. One office guy was a dreamer and wanted to do great art, but seemingly figured he couldn't paint as well as he wanted, so he took up photography. He spent tens of thousands of dollars getting camera equipment. One day he went with a fellow co-worker (who was insanely talented) to photograph animals. The dreamer with the 20k+ camera pulled it out and just fired off 200 photos. The co-worker looked at him and said " why don't you shoot it from over here? There's nothing there at that angle. Try to figure out a good angle and composition before shooting it." The dreamer didn't listen, and just thought if he took hundreds and hundreds of photos, he'd eventually get a few to come out good. That's the difference between seeing as an artist and just setting up an expensive camera and hoping for the best.

[@Faahlew16]

Great info D. Thanks for sharing👍🏾

[@OBALEHVIEW]

Hey D4, thanks for this. I am in the process of starting my first movie. And I am rethinking all my frame Ups. Thanks a Bunch. GTG....,

[@Parallelvideos]

Great video. I like when we start the dialog about the more philosophical side of filmmaking/directing.

[@davidmouser596]

Returning to some of my favourite vids and this one is even better the second time round;) You may want to consider covering the basics of blocking sometime. Surprisingly there aren't that many vids covering blocking but unsurprisingly many that are, are often bad?

[@SunDevilThor]

This is fantastic content. I would rather see much more of this than gear reviews.

[@NetboxStudios]

Learnt composition from D4, and already making better life changing short fillms because of him, thank you DARIOUS

[@paperdreamsproductions6560]

You are The Next Spike Lee my brotha. That's all I see in you. Great Job.

[@taufiknobo]

Love love this kind of video, I'm doing tech review so my films mostly products... Could you please give us hints on how to get better in film making with products filming? Thnx

[@bsal7736]

I haven't made a short for a few years, making one next month. This was a great refresher.

[@heylou]

That's why I love to shoot 4k (bmpcc4k). I render out in 2:1 ratio, so on top of planning a shot out on shoot day, I can edit in post and push the composition even farther if needed. Great vid

[@markkut]

I think content creators haven't quite made it to focusing on the craft, but they're getting there. Thanks for making this! Also, that last shot of her sitting was a massive difference.

[@Rob4Films]

Thanks as always. I use your videos from time to time with my film students, especially your composition vid you referenced. Great stuff!!

[@AllenRReid]

Excellent, to the point video. More of this and less camera and biased reviews on free gear given to KZbinrs is what we need. Thanks!

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You better be a great teacher bro! Yours lessons are so helpful and enjoyable to watch 🤩

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Subbed! I’m looking to start filming music tutorials and I have already noticed a big difference in the ones that draw your eye in vs just having good content. I wanna learn and thanks a ton for this!

[@Canada4evr]

Great video, Dude. Learned a lot and had fun.

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Always been a fan!! Keep it up!

[@CalvinHicks1]

Excellent tips and suggestions! Thanks Mr. D4D. Love your channel!

[@graveracer1834]

Amaizing video, subscribed. I just started learning about all this and your vids are so helpful. Thanks again

[@thegabrieljulie]

Yes, exactly gear is important yet the key to a great film is the story and how you tell it. It can be in 4K but if it is shitty and not well shot it won't help you to tell your story that well.

[@ChuckSeayII]

Some more Awesomeness from D4D! Thank you brother-man for all you do! Educate and Entertain! You do both extremely well!

[@JaySellers]

Great word. As a musician, it's the same crutch. If only I had that new shiney delay pedal Radiohead uses or that overdrive pedal built using analog components discovered in a cold war era bunker then my tone would be Of the Gods and I could write the next hit song. I didn't work on technique or song craft so the pedals ended up on eBay.

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I’m in Journalism and this channel helps for when I need to do a video story

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maaan i love so much your videos! u re so clear and go direct to de point, i'm a videomaker in Brasil and have so many doubts... like camera movements and transitions into scenes, the flow and rithym for don't actualy feel the cut's. ( sorry if i write something wrong, my inglish is very rusty >.< and agaIn thank u some mutch for these awesomes videos!

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Thank you for all this golden content, respect!

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Im such a big fan of you man. just in general, you're awesome. just, ya

[@rameshpancham3946]

Hiii sir thank u very much... I learn lot by ur channel... Canon m50 is best for short film making??

[@michaelpoczynek]

All great information. Thank you for making this video.

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I am always looking forward to a D4 video. Thanks for the upload.

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Great information! Appreciate it tremendously!

[@Nsanekilla75]

Always love your content. I shot my first short film awhile back and I learned alot. It is on my channel, it's not perfect but i only had 2mins and my actors bailed on me because of work. Thanks for the inspiration bro!

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Thanks bro. You always give great tips.

[@TheAstuteTourist]

I aspire to be a filmmaker! I found your channel and I'm learning so much. Thank You Darious for doing what you do! Great Channel, Great Videos and Great Info!

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You Sir are very knowledgeable. Outstanding presentation.

[@zachbobik5726]

so i love your videos and use it to learn something everytime i go to shoot. idk if there is a solution to this but im color blind to cerain colors so lighting and somethings are definatley a little bit of a challenge because what looks good to me isnt what someone else sees

[@TheGeoDaddy]

Watched every D video about a year ago... then I went off on a LOT of gear as I built my inventory of Lights, Camera, Lenses and some Audio (need the last more!) but this brings things ‘round to what it’s all used for...

[@bestoca]

3rd time (so far) I've watched this, great stuff!

[@abn3r507]

D4:" Art is borrowed many times" QT:*steals scenes from almost all his favourite films.

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You are inspiring. Thanks for these videos.

[@Jeff-gt2xu]

When you do conversations and switching back and forth, do you shoot just one side of the conversation at time or do you shoot both sides of the conversation using two cameras ?

[@KenSahaja]

Fuck yes i need this answered

[@kayteekon]

I think you can do it with both cameras to save time provided that the cameras are of the same brand which will produce the same color science, but usually people shoot with one camera because its budget friendly to use one camera, it gives you complete control of any angle without exposing another camera in the scene/frame, you need to think about light placement, microphone placement to have that better shot and sound, after that you do the same on the other side as well,better you try both methods to see what works best for you,then you can decide for yourself, but for me I would use one camera at a time as a beginner and master it first before experimenting with more cameras and equipments

[@AllenLo]

good framing of your eyes with those dope frame

[@madvikins]

Thanks for giving inspiration and knowledge!

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Dope video but how is there no reflection in your eyeglass lenses?

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Inspire Woodcraft - His lenses operate on the fictitious level of reality. It’s a specialty type deal.

[@jamespowell3217]

Very good as always !

[@martialartsjb]

This is my favorite topic as a filmmaker. Thank you for a great video.

[@D4Darious]

Thank you for watching Rdub!

[@martialartsjb]

@@D4Darious,Never disappointed with your work. Great information delivered in a easy and creative way. Keep them coming.

[@ashdluciangurl]

Thank you. I usually see talk from 'gearheads' bragging about the latest gadgets and the way their plot unfolds and is depicted is totally lacking. Craft is important!

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Very interesting. Thanks for sharing.

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Love the energy dude! Your videos are always so much fun to watch :D

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I want to see your camera set up it looks dope and handy

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i absolutely love this video and channel as a film student im always on a tight budget, im starting to realize that its not what you have its how you use it and sticking to the basics to create a very effective story is always the best option

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Excellent advice, loved it. Now going to experiment with some of these tips 👍👍

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This is really helpful..👍👍

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I love the new format I appreciate that ♥

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Thank you very much for this!

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Another learning experience for me, thanks for sharing.

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Always bringing it back to basics....great content!!!

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Great video. Really nicely explained concepts. Really enjoy what you do dude and always look forward to the next incoming notification. 😉👍🏼

[@T3GMedia]

It'm like an addict. First video out of bed. Thanks for the knowledge!!

[@MichaelSmith-mb1gm]

Great advice from my perspective or... view of the frame=)

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Very good video, much information

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I almost subscribed a second time. 🤭🤗 dope stuff. Keep up the great work

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I love your content! More please! Thanks :)

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I love your glasses!

[@AmirMak]

Coming back to basics... Most important thing!

[@FATBS]

Absolutely good stuff as usual! Thank you for sharing with us!

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Awesome Man. Really helpful.

[@juzzonmorris]

Man I wish I knew of your channel before I shot my first and only short. It was horrible. Thanks again for your excellent advice👊.

[@DJSharpBeats]

Great teaching as always!

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Best filmmaker on KZbin

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Anyone else just love this guy

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Very inspiring video bro...tx

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AWESOME 👍 Thanks

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