ONE MAN TEAM: 4 Tips for Filming By Yourself

[@markbone]

OR A ONE WOMAN TEAM. MUCH LOVE TO ALL THE FEMALE FILMMAKERS OUT THERE!!! You are crushing it!

[@zacharybohlman4069]

Just as easy to edit the title instead of a pinned comment like it's an afterthought. No disrespect, I enjoy your content.

[@yarshasound-relaxingmusic8459]

plz inculde one man/women team in title instead of here

[@David_Schwarz_DOP]

@@yarshasound-relaxingmusic8459 you are ridiculous

[@yarshasound-relaxingmusic8459]

@@David_Schwarz_DOP why??

[@zacharybohlman4069]

@@David_Schwarz_DOP says the guy

[@YCImaging]

You don’t know this, but your videos have been a ton of help for me!

[@jacobdavis6752]

Hey man great to see u here waiting for your new vids👍👍

[@DrumzGalore]

yours too foo

[@JonJosephKuhn]

Well... your videos have been a lot of help to me!

[@markbone]

Likewise! You're one of the rare channels that I actually use the notification bell for 🙏

[@daviddeclan]

My two favorites 🔥🔥

[@SjoerdWess]

Can we please take a second to appreciate this dude making such amazing films every dang week?! I appreciate it a lot man. Learning something new on a weekly basis!

[@ferrisfilms77]

Same

[@jamtuisku]

I just had the same thoughs. (only year later) just found this chanel and I've been whatching now the videos last 2 weeks like a "mad lad" because so interesting and so much knowlege. Thanks!

[@yousseflamnaouarl9662]

i was typing how to Film a Documentary By yourself i swear to God ,and then saw this on the Feed, Love you man

[@markbone]

Lol, good timing!!

[@ferrisfilms77]

Haha bro

[@Jordan_Moore]

Mark, I’m an ICU nurse who also has a love for documentaries. I’ve been in discussions with my hospital about filming a documentary inside the COVID unit I work on. The information in this video was so incredibly pertinent to me! I’m an absolute novice, and this project is bigger than me, but with the help of people like you, I feel like I can succeed!

[@markbone]

You absolutely can!! Look to film moments, stuff actually happening and unfolding. You have incredible access to stories that need to be told

[@Jordan_Moore]

@@markbone I just purchased and watched No Country is an Island. Beautiful. Simply beautiful. If I'm honest, as an American, this story was a blip on my radar. You made it personal to me. Thank you!

[@wellnative1]

Jordan, I hope you were able to follow through on your documentary idea. Don't take no for an answer! I would watch your documentary as so many others would too.

[@Custom32TT]

Big 👍 for u. Best wishes.

[@aindoorsman]

给你👏🏻点赞。

[@valquireveljkovic]

I m filming since a long time but these points you made here are very valuable, thanks!

[@andersistbesser]

Very helpful video. Thank you very much.

[@HonJazzz]

Figuring out the ending before you start is fantastic advice. Thank you!

[@MarioSoMedia]

Great tips Mark! Completely agree with all of these tips especially the "compact soundbites"! As someone who produces 1 min stories out of 20-30 minutes interviews with 2-3 people, this is key!

[@Mintyseden]

timeless GOLD here folks. Anyone who actually have experience with docs, smiles and knows what he's talking about. I'm a fan

[@DrMichael_Psychology]

Thank you very much

[@Berserkeroffroad]

Thank you, Mark. A lot of excellent points in here. My favorite is "simplify your gear". That's huge- remembering that we're there to capture a story and not to play with our toys.

[@WolfMediaImaging]

mark You're simply amazing man the fact that you're giving away knowledge that universities are charging thousands of dollars for I really do want you to know I appreciate it

[@markbone]

Thanks mate, very kind of you 🙏🏻🙏🏻 I also have a course 😂

[@WolfMediaImaging]

I missed the first open enrollment definitely gonna join the second

[@artchaseries7778]

Great great works

[@jakob6370]

Hey Mark, I just wanted to tell you how inspiring your videos are. They really helped me grow as a filmmaker, because your videos are not just about gear and stuff like that, but the craft itself. Thank you so much. Greetings from Germany

[@markbone]

Wow, thank you. Appreciate you saying this. I'm here to help!! So glad the videos are helping in any way, shape or form!

[@adventureStaley]

SOLID tips man. I love solo shooting. LESS IS MORE.

[@Glen.Danielsen]

P.S., Mark: the thumbnail image for this video is exquisite! The night nuances that decorate the female just demand appreciation from a visiting eye. And you yourself with the decked-out camera is perfect complement to her. In a thumbnail! 💛🤗

[@howardcash8301]

Mark! Great ADVICE and CONGRATULATIONS! Yeah!

[@TrangLe-sx5no]

As a one woman filmer, very helpful tips. Beautiful documentary work!

[@IndyVisuals]

The only KZbinr I actually learn and use what I learn from watching their videos. You are a gem 💎

[@anwynhowarth442]

so so helpful, especially the bit about knowing your ending. so easy with a solo project to want to trust the process but a clearly defined outcome makes the process so much easier. thanks for sharing!

[@KevynShaira]

Thank you from the bottom of my heart

[@anthonyk27]

I am telling you, you are a great teacher and have a knack of simplifying very complex things. Thank you!!!

[@meganwrite]

Hi Mark. Great tip about getting subjects to summarise what they've said over long interviews. Will definitely be applying that technique.

[@harnoordhaliwal6955]

What a solid friggin dude you are. You got a subscriber.

[@markbone]

✌️✌️✌️

[@eNeVeFamily]

Seeing those people worshiping was a beautiful sight man. Love it.

[@markkut]

This is so reaffirming Mark! I feel as a growing filmmaker, it's so nice to feel validated. Seriously appreciate the gems you're dropping in these videos. Super stoked to go watch No Country Is An Island!

[@markbone]

Thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 so appreciate the support

[@oracleofvalerius]

Well done, boy that bit where your team mate is holding his camera with a train rushing past looked very hand-in-mouth, oh boy. Off to watch the movie. Loved the video.

[@cogmission1]

Watched! "No Country..." is magnificent! Everything about it was wonderful to behold. Thanks Mark & Michael!

[@jonsil001]

You're literally my favourite film-making teacher

[@alexgoeke]

Dude... your videos are like quality... not just about the best cameras or gimmicky video techniques.. I feel like I’m actually in film school when I watch your vids. I appreciate your work so much, it’s nice to see an actual working professional teach. Merry Christmas to you and your family man.

[@rawsteaksauce]

Mark, you are amazing brother!

[@twoowlsregenerativemedia159]

Perfect timing, prepping for just this. Thank you!

[@omarbarre9540]

great work Mark! you are truly an inspiration to me!

[@markbone]

I appreciate that! 🙏🙏🙏

[@pierrezapata90]

Your videos are incredibly helpful. I have made a short documentary for some friends about their sustainable farm business. Every bit of advice you've given was something ive run into myself or something i should've heeded as a type of warning you make sure i do when filming. Great content!

[@markbone]

This made my day! Thank you Jean-Pierre!!

[@teogalli7522]

Your videos have an incredible amount of value mate. They make me wanna go out and shoot films immediately! Thank you thank you!!!

[@jamesmathews243]

Love the idea about the sound bites.

[@FancyNancyChung]

Getting ppl to summarize their thoughts.. THAT is a GREAT one. Thanks so much

[@loudandclearmedia]

Really Mark, I can not think of another youtube channel with more densely presented thought nuggets than yours...and that you can present it all so naturally and even throw a charitable cause in there is...yeah. Your work is inspiring.

[@CallMeRabbitzUSVI]

I think it's because Mark is a filmmaker first and runs a KZbin channel second. Lots of KZbinrs drone on because they need that retention time and they have to fit in their own self promotion and such

[@SeanRosairo]

Thanks for telling the story by the way, means a lot as a Canadian Sri Lankan myself, our expat community here was reeling after Easter Mass, getting calls from family members. The forgiveness aspect is huge especially since other people were trying to use it for political gain. Thanks again for telling it

[@insayno]

This is so true. I used to pack a whole back full with lenses, hang tripods on it, bring an extra camera so i could do interviews with 2 angles. Sometimes even brought a suitcase with extra stuff, like gimbals, sliders etc. The only thing now in my current backpack when i shoot solo: - My BMPCC4K - 12-35 2.8 lens (i can do most projects with this lens. The more specific projects i use for example anamorphic lenses) - 3 Battery's + the charger - An external monitor - Video mic pro for a bit better scratch audio or lavalier for interviews - SSD card - Top handle + side handle That's basically it. I also got myself a less heavy, smaller tripod for if have to do interviews. Most of my run & gun projects i can do with this. I also have a small 42.5 f.1.7 panasonic lens that i keep in my back justin case. But that doesnt take up any space and fits in my battery pouch. The more productional side of things like commercials, music video's etc, i of course bring more.

[@JustMuva]

Omg that information about the interview and sound bites may have just saved my life 😩🤯 great info, thanks so much!

[@JoeYatesAlaskanFilms]

I'm so glad I watched this video before shooting my documentary (currently finishing up the edit - I had to do the whole doc myself). I put effort into knowing my ending before I shot any footage. The doc now has the warm fuzzy/inspirational ending that I was looking for.

[@JoeYatesAlaskanFilms]

One thing I wish I had done was that I review the footage as I was in production. I had a few other gigs going on simultaneously, so I bundled it all up at the end. It was very overwhelming.

[@AM2PMReviews]

Great Tips for my shoot with the Salvation Army today

[@nickagrinzone]

As an independent filmmaker, thank you.

[@THARUx7300]

Sri lanaka 🥺❤️

[@TrevorJonescreator]

Great stuff Mark! Thanks man!

[@tennisbrothers]

This was one of the most value adding videos I have seen in 2020! Thank you for sharing these tips. We love your channel!!!

[@kimisnaps]

Great wisdom, thanks for sharing Mark. YOU DA BEST!

[@risingsunadventuretravels9908]

Enjoyed your presentation . I have also produced several of my films by shooting the ending first and the beginning last.

[@gangoluege]

Great channel Mark! Thanks for your transparent and deep insights. Keep up doing great work! Thanks! Greatings from switzerland!

[@MrNatMa]

Game changing information. Thank you!

[@tcharckwanz381]

Gad bless you Mark and Thank you so much for your helping 👏👏👏

[@carpediemcrea]

Top tips! I’m workin on 2 projects for January. These advices gonna be very helpful

[@thomaswindfeld728]

Know the ending. Makes so much sense! Best advice ever! Thanx :-)

[@TheRealLexOG]

I SEE ONE MAN TEAM I LIKE!!!! Credits to all those out there crushing the sholo shoot

[@subversiveproductions]

You are a good man Mark. God bless you.

[@nicturner941]

All of your content is gold, please keep sharing!

[@markbone]

🙏🏻 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@joshuathinkingoutloud]

This has moved me and encouraged me in profound ways. Thank you.

[@CottonmouthMedia]

this is a great video Mark. Super valuable

[@norcross411]

excellent, excellent tips on the 'get compact soundbites' section. I've run probably 100 interviews, mostly for marketing videos and a few short docs and everything you said was spot on and I learned a lot, thanks mark

[@nikohays4512]

Dude! I rarely comment on anything on KZbin, but after seeing this video and a few of your other ones, I just want to say thanks for all the content you make! I've really connected with your shooting philosophy and love for the craft. Just want to let you know that you sharing your experience as a documentary filmmaker isn't going unnoticed and it's helping a lot of aspiring filmmakers out here! (Blessings on the film, hoping to watch it soon)

[@markbone]

Thanks Niko!! Appreciate you taking the time to comment brother 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@franky4fb]

All solid advice for keeping it simple. But what I really want to say is good luck with your project, and respect.

[@TymekStolarz]

Awesome, thank you for these tips, and for the kindness of donating proceeds to humanitarian causes. You are a good person.

[@markbone]

Thank you Tymek! I feel grateful to have the opportunity

[@rizwanrafeek7139]

Love from SRI LANKA! ❤️

[@estuardoruiz5373]

Thank you For sharing your knowledge and experience Mark.

[@markbone]

Most welcome

[@rinusworldzm]

Fam... your videos pack so much in so little time and it's so easy to digest because it's practical. Thank you. Thank you for sharing this stuff.

[@BboyGraphicx]

Thank you, this was helpful. The work you have done has highlighted such a difficult story.

[@ScottGerke]

You may see a bit of a spike in your audience retention at the 7:45 to 8:07 mark because a great point was made there! You gotta get compact sound bites! I needed to hear that. I'm looking forward to watching your doc and kudos to you all for turning that into a fundraiser 🤝

[@MohamedKeita]

Bro, you just helped me in a documentary script I am writing. 🙏

[@GeoffMcDonald]

Love the sound bites idea - thanks Mark! 🥰

[@markbone]

✌️✌️✌️

[@cogmission1]

Congratulations on the completion of your project and injecting human understanding and relatedness into our global mutual reality! Additionally, thank you for your generosity in sharing your process, experience and expertise with US to further increase the quality of life for even more peeps! Your service is much appreciated!

[@JiancarloUlloa]

I'm so glad your video popped in my feed. Thanks for sharing your knowledge! Happy holidays!

[@exaltvideo]

Thanks for the tips. As soon as we are able to travel again I will be going to the mission fields and telling the stories of missionaries. These tips are really helpful

[@JoeShapiro]

Terrific video! Such useful suggestions. So many levels above what I usually see in KZbin filming advice. Thanks for this and for your humble manner.

[@markbone]

Thank you Joe 🙏🏻 appreciate you saying this

[@smalltalk.productions9977]

always informative, always a joyfulness. thank you for the effort and the sharing. i am an appreciative subscriber. stay well. thumbs up.

[@z-mackdos6echo311]

One recommendation really stuck with me. Know the ending. This is my biggest issue back when I was choreographing my dance pieces. I’d always have these great start to them, then three quarters of the way it hits me. How am I going to finish this dance. So that will work in more than one profession. Even these types of videos for your channel are done very well. Nice!

[@JackFang782]

There is huge value in your videos! Thankyou Mark

[@TheDirectorToolbox]

Great video and so many nuggets of gold for filmmakers! I think filming on your own is also a skill every filmmaker should have in their back pocket even on larger projects. The ability to jump in where needed can save a project!

[@markbone]

thanks man! Sounds like you're using these tips already

[@Nadasecriaa]

Those are perfect tips! its really important to have these kinds of guidelines when you are working by yourself

[@JusttJC]

This was really valuable, knowing the ending was most key for me because there’s times when I start and in almost overwhelmed with what to get when there’s must so much, so understanding the ending beforehand, makes a ton of sense. Thanks man🙏🏾

[@JusttJC]

And it’s truly incredible and inspiring their level of forgiveness to be able to do that because although we often say we don’t hold grudges and we forgive. It must be so difficult in that type of situation, amazing to see

[@markbone]

Yeah I was really convicted seeing their level of forgiveness

[@atdavidlee]

Solid tips and video as always Mark! Always appreciate your knowledge and there's always something to pick up!

[@TheCreativeMediaProject]

Thanks for the walk through of your documentary thought process

[@ogfi9na567]

Your videos inspire me a lot

[@alexisagolfer]

Wow this was so concrete and very helpful! Just getting into making film and your video gives me some structure to hold on to. Thank you! 👍😊

[@RockstarCinema]

Great video I got a lot out of this. Finally content that you can really apply to your filmmaking process

[@Maros_Mari]

Great tips. This brought me back to my own one man band shooting a documentary about the street kids in Kenya. It was a battle, and all the stuff you mentioned here was amongst the lessons I learnt the hard way. Compact sound bites would be a gold for me to fully understand before I was shooting. It saves so much time in post. Also reviewing footage can be film saving - especialy if shooting in remote places where you cannot reshoot. Thanks for sharing.

[@Rocketryman]

Great VIDEO! :-) One thing... 4 Tips for Producing By Yourself or 4 Tips for VIDEOING By Yourself. We do not film. :-) Film, filming, and filmmaking are the most misused words in the industry. :-)Digital Video and film require different skill sets. Having DIFFERENT historical and TECHNOLOGICAL timelines spanning 150 years. Educate by having pride and knowledge of the gear we use including the words that describe what we do. Our tools are Digital Video, Non-linear, and CGI. We are moviemakers, not filmmakers. Videographers and/or cinematographers. We video or are videoing, we do not film. That's the other RARE professionals who know how to use film and film cameras, like an ARRIFLEX 435 Panavision R-200 and Steenbeck flatbed film editors. Know the difference and be better at your craft. You will also stand out in an industry polluted with point-and-shoot "pros". Respect to you.✌♥

[@itstobiii]

Amazing. So compact, well structured and helpfull. I was watching it and I already started feeling the relieve of stress when I thought about my next project, adapting these tips. Thank you Mark!

[@markbone]

🙏🏻 so glad this can help mate

[@Bluerush1992]

You have so much information to give man. You are truly a blessing for beginning filmmakers. You are my inspiration!!!

[@fabergefolliesdancentumble3023]

These tips were very good. I’ve never heard these points made. thank you.

[@RichRayBeatsnFilms]

I remember I was gonna learn filmmaking at a film school. Your content showed me a lot of what I need to know.

[@bryceambrose9913]

Listening to you has made me both a better cinematographer and editor. I can’t thank you enough. You have renewed my interest in filmmaking. Happy holidays

[@doityourself949]

Very good information. You saved some people today.

[@markmurphy5486]

Your advice is so sound and your films just look beautiful!

Thank you. From Brasil.

[@puletogagae844]

Just love all your contents about documentaries, learning a lot👌

[@jaymarshotit6382]

Thank you for always being informative. I can't remember how often I rewatch these videos. You are inspiration man.

[@OliverFiegel]

This was great. Again. And the soundbits thing is probably the most important thing. Also, I've shot 99% of all my jobs with my 45mm. I subscribe to the less is more lens policy too.

[@pgmg-and-tv]

Thank you, best explanation ..I am shooting a one man interview..It’s first time for me..