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!

[@howardcash8301]

Mark! Great ADVICE and CONGRATULATIONS! Yeah!

[@omarbarre9540]

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

[@markbone]

I appreciate that! 🙏🙏🙏

[@DeanByington-p1p]

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!

[@YesItsLola]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@adventureStaley]

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

[@AM2PMReviews]

Great Tips for my shoot with the Salvation Army today

[@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!

[@nicturner941]

All of your content is gold, please keep sharing!

[@markbone]

🙏🏻 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@HonJazzz]

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

[@jonsil001]

You're literally my favourite film-making teacher

[@CottonmouthMedia]

this is a great video Mark. Super valuable

[@valquireveljkovic]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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!!

[@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! 💛🤗

[@FancyNancyChung]

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

[@JSCreative1]

Great tips man! Always enjoy your videos!

[@GeoffMcDonald]

Love the sound bites idea - thanks Mark! 🥰

[@markbone]

✌️✌️✌️

[@anthonyk27]

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

[@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.

[@rawsteaksauce]

Mark, you are amazing brother!

[@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!

[@meganwrite]

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

[@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 🤝

[@gangoluege]

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

[@Mintyseden]

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

[@MrNatMa]

Game changing information. Thank you!

[@IndyVisuals]

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

[@jamesmathews243]

Love the idea about the sound bites.

[@teogalli7522]

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

[@TrevorJonescreator]

Great stuff Mark! Thanks man!

[@joshuathinkingoutloud]

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

[@ogfi9na567]

Your videos inspire me a lot

[@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.

[@bekturfilms]

WOW amazing breakdown! Great job homie!

[@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

[@mir7567]

I learned a lot about filmmaking from you than at my university. You are a genius. Love to know your 1st project was in Bangladesh. I am from Bangladesh. Cheers.

[@markmurphy5486]

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

[@estuardoruiz5373]

Thank you For sharing your knowledge and experience Mark.

[@markbone]

Most welcome

[@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

[@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!!!

[@twoowlsregenerativemedia159]

Perfect timing, prepping for just this. Thank you!

[@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

[@TrangLe-sx5no]

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

[@DrMichael_Psychology]

Thank you very much

[@cogmission1]

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

[@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

[@carpediemcrea]

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

[@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.

[@TheRealLexOG]

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

[@atdavidlee]

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

[@harnoordhaliwal6955]

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

[@markbone]

✌️✌️✌️

[@subversiveproductions]

You are a good man Mark. God bless you.

[@risingsunadventuretravels9908]

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

[@castielvargastv7931]

Very helpful video. Thank you very much.

Thank you. From Brasil.

[@JackFang782]

There is huge value in your videos! Thankyou Mark

[@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!

[@eNeVeFamily]

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

[@KevynShaira]

Thank you from the bottom of my heart

[@doityourself949]

Very good information. You saved some people today.

[@chakk0]

Thank you for sharing that content! Right now, this is my favourite videography channel

[@4CardsMan]

Starting with the ending reminds me of how to construct a chemical synthesis: start with the product and work back to the reagents.

[@marylandconnoisseur]

Love this channel

[@tristandotmarch]

EPIC! Awesome work Mark - Love it!

[@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

[@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.

[@kimisnaps]

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

[@rizwanrafeek7139]

Love from SRI LANKA! ❤️

[@DannyGevirtz]

Awesome video as always bro! So relatable.

[@markbone]

Thanks homie🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@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

[@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

[@wbluthier]

Learning a lot from you. Thks !!! Have a beautifull year ending.

[@markbone]

Thanks mate!

[@firstsipstudios]

My bucket 🪣 list includes meeting and hanging with Mark!!!!

[@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.

[@fabergefolliesdancentumble3023]

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

[@floatingrabbit3556]

If you don't know where you're going, you'll never get there. I needed to hear this. Thank you.

[@JiancarloUlloa]

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

[@TimothyGordon]

Mark, wow! This is incredibly inspirational. Thank you for this. I need more about how you’re focusing and stabilizing with the fs7’s. Thanks my friend.

[@JonackFilm]

Hold with two hands :)

[@spazikrus]

Love this channel. Very helpful/useful

[@markbone]

Thank you 💯🙏🏻

[@RockWILK]

THIS is such a great, useful video. Thank you for sharing, and for doing such important work.

[@produceahit123]

Truly wonderful, great work.. your passion shines through, your profesionalism on point. Looking forward to more.

[@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

[@artchaseries7778]

Great great works

[@everythingnnothingpodcast]

What a great insight to your experiences film making. Thank you for sharing. This will help me when I'm Shooting now since I do all on my own now.

[@jaymarshotit6382]

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

[@TonysMTB]

Thanks for the walk through of your documentary thought process

[@Heavenlyfilmpro]

This is the most real and useful video for documentary filmmaking of all kinds. Wish I knew this before I shot my doc. Please make a video on distribution,spent months wading through the process.

[@markbone]

It’s the worst part of filmmaking lol. Getting people to actually watch your film!!

[@LawrenceArnell]

This video is right on time. I'm gearing up to do a series of short docs by myself and needed this more than anything. Thank you.

[@markbone]

You got this!

[@LawrenceArnell]

@@markbone can you do a video on the best way to distribute and promote an indie doc? Maybe something on how to enter film festivals?

[@franky4fb]

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

[@Bluerush1992]

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

[@tuckerandersonfilms]

Thanks for these tips man, super helpful! Love your work!

[@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 🙏🏻🙏🏻