Prepping for a Short Film!

[@DaveDugdaleColorado]

Good luck with your new short, and thanks for sharing all this goodness.

[@JoshuaStancea]

Dave Dugdale!

[@filmriot]

Thanks, Dave.

[@jasonauric]

Dave's here, now we can get started...seriously, I love your videos Dave!

[@CinematicTechnologies]

Daaaaaave!

[@JoshWoodYouTube]

+Dave Dugdale DAVE MY MAN

[@Browney]

So So Good... It's So So Good!

[@Browney]

That voice XD

[@ChonnyVision]

I am at Full Sail right now and I swear to God that you are following me along my curriculum. Nearly every single episode for like the past three months has been almost directly related to the subjects I'm learning about! I feel like I've got a secret tutor :D

[@AndrewProTV]

Thank you Ryan!!! The biggest film I've done yet will be shot tomorrow, so this was super helpful!

[@JordanMcCaleb]

Oh god, Ryan Booth's Cinematography and Ryan Connolly's directing together in one short film, I don't know if the community can handle the awesomeness. Excited for the release!

[@Zombiekillers1998]

You guys are my favorite channel on youtube, literally seam like good hearted people who are just trying your best to make it and help others along the way. A true inspiration to me as a young film maker and my crew. So thank you all for helping me and all of us along the way.

[@happyfoxproductions]

Just what I needed to see! I'm going into production in two weeks on my first budgeted short film so it's great to always touch basis on these things, even if some of them are the fundamentals! :)

[@TroySkatess]

Good luck!!

[@Whistlingduckpro]

That's awesome! I hope that everything goes smooth, and that you enjoy the process from beginning to end, don't let it stress you too much. Let a small level of stress drive you to be efficient and task oriented, but make sure it doesn't drain you and as a result the atmosphere of the entire project. Remember: This is what you love (Hopefully), love doing it!!! Blessings on you mate!

[@happyfoxproductions]

Whistlingduckpro Troy Huizar Thanks guys! It should be uploaded on my channel in a month!

[@Jhariah]

Very helpful video. Too much for me but I now know where to go fur every resource I'd need for a small short film.

[@lemmonsinmyeyes]

I am glad to see you are feeling better Ryan! And thank you for this! I loved your suggestion for how to break down the shotlist and categorizing things. I am working on my first short and it is a massive undertaking and such suggestions, although seemingly obvious, is a huge help to me. So, thanks again!

[@PICOBULLY]

Wow it's soooo awesome to see Dave Dugdale and all the coolest Indie Film Makers checking in!!!! #FilmRiot

[@CZsWorld]

How much are those clamps you mounted the baby on?

[@BigMikesHobbyChannel]

So, I watched "Whiplash" after your recommendation yesterday. Don't think I didn't notice that second drummers name.... RYAN CONNOLLY.

[@StirfriedKpop9]

Yes!! I was in the theater thinking "ohhmaahhgaad"

[@NathanSeals]

Gaaahhh. I seriously need to watch it.

[@proartservices]

Actually, if I'm not mistaken, Josh is the drummer in the family.

[@summitfilmstudios3049]

Whaaa?!?!?!?

[@RicoGalassi]

I'm surprised you mentioned your leatherman! I'm in a very small film group and I ALWAYS have my skeletool on my hip at every shoot. IT is probably the most handy, lifesaving tool out there!

[@ManoaRaine]

This was so well needed! I'm directing my first film in the next coming weeks and this helped me so much! Stay classy, Film Riot.

[@lisaamaro]

Loved it! Learned so much!

[@mamanche]

Only Film Riot can make something cool out of a candy cane and a cabin hahaha. Looking forward to watch this project! I'm sure I'll enjoy it.

[@masonbrownie]

HEY BUDDY

[@noobyod1462]

How about Hansel and Gretel

[@mamanche]

Let's Play: HyperYod Smart! Didn't think about that.

[@aeropxs]

Film Riot Break a leg boys (and girl(s)) on your shoot. Solid advice in that there video. I don't know how you have the ability to focus your attention with the seemingly thousands of things going on in your biz and personal life but man you get it done. Hat's off to you! The 600w dimmers are a great idea for practical lights on location - prolly not as important in the days before our cameras could see in the dark, but now, man, a great way to paint that light! :) Sounds like your cold is bye bye too. :)

[@gunnaryoung]

I'm so glad someone shares my love for the Leatherman

[@ricorrosrekcarcytsat1422]

New short film? Amazing! Can't wait!

[@ryanjosephdp]

NICE! I'm starting a short film as well (around 17-20 minutes). And was wondering a good way to prep. This helps a lot!

[@Blisterfilms]

Thanks Ryan! I'm making an 80s Macbeth film and this helped a lot!

[@LionelJunior]

It's always so so good to have your tips! There's always simple things that I would not think of and feel like a dumb ass when on the location! Thanks Ryan!

[@maxupole]

Thanks so much for all the helpful videos, I know it take alot of time and effort.

[@thebrandonkm]

Can't wait to see what you guys do!

[@TheKhaniProject]

That was the greatest ad you guys have done in terms of comedy. i died.

[@bros12341]

Ryan's back and better than ever!!!

[@christiandavidcoate]

When i was looking for screenwriting software to migrate to from Celtx, Fade In was the only software that i knew i ACTUALLY wanted.

[@KrzysztofKotarba]

making of episode after that would be great, to show how all preparation work in action.

[@NerdSyncProductions]

I have no reason to comment here, but I'm doing it anyway.

[@FoddyFogHorn]

Hi NerdSync

[@NerdSyncProductions]

FoddyFogHorn ! Hello!

[@NerdSyncProductions]

***** Awesome! Thanks, Craig!

[@RowanJColeman]

Some people just wanna watch the world burn...

[@copycatmusicchannel]

Just like me, lol

[@JeffBaylock]

I'm happy that you feel better. Good luck with your shoot.

[@nkovideoproductionco.5542]

As we're just starting out, this is really cool and informative! Thanks, as always!

[@lahamada]

I've been watching film riot since freshman year of high school and 4:30 is that hardest Josh has made me laugh.

[@enjay12]

Just got a pair of 4' 4Bank Kino lights. He's not lying, they are nuts. I've never had a light that useful. They come in a great case, but it weighs about 90 lbs, not including the stands.

[@MiRaje8086]

Filmmaking is really expensive lol.

[@NathanSeals]

FACT.

[@filmriot]

Extremely. However, Other films that we have done didn't use almost any of that gear, we are progressing and showing you the growth. When we shoot Film Riot sketches we usually have one cam, a shotgun mic on a mic stand and maybe two lights, if any. You start with what you have and work up from there.

[@NathanSeals]

Film Riot I film most of my stuff with a 7D, three point lighting system, and a shotgun mic. I really don't need a lot more to film, anything beyond that is really just lavishing and in Indiana it's not like I have a huge excited crew/team to work with on a regular basis. I'll always be looking at DIY ways to do things like sliders and such because it's how I was shaped as a filmmaker. :P

[@NathanSeals]

***** I'm based in Muncie, I film in Indy, New Castle, Muncie and I'm aiming for some Gary/Chicago stuff, hopefully this year. :P You're more than welcome to join in if you'd like! ^_^

[@TheHughBurto]

+Nathanseals Hey Guys! I'm based in Indy too! My youtube channel doesn't do my Filmmaking justice cause its just vlogs and stuff but if you need help or are interested in working together hit me up! always glad to help! Finally finished film school so I'm doing a lot

[@jonnydjackson]

this came just in time! just about to start work on my AS Media Coursework!! Thanks Ryan!!

[@raymondrahner]

Good luck Ryan. I found this very helpful so ill have to remember this next time I shoot.

[@ScottsShots]

Thanks! Just showing off your equipment was very helpful. I've thought about doing a short film myself and you've already shown me the kind of stuff I'll need. Thanks! PS: That is a seriously frickin' large Super 8 poster.

[@Ninoslav7]

Extra useful as always! Great job Riot! Good luck on the project... So so good :)

[@TheBestDanno]

All about that prep, bout that prep; no script!

[@bwoogie]

so so good it's so so good.

[@TomPTV]

Great video Ryan, some awesome tips ill be taking into consideration for planning my new short film!!

[@mikebluet]

You guys are awesome! I'm making a short film but having trouble make sense out of my idea!

[@CBSuper]

Don't let Ryan handle the C-Stands!

[@JordanFountain]

great episode!

[@LizGxt]

This infomercial was great!

[@jcltay]

love the kinos! thought I did melted the honeycomb diffusers... twice.

[@Bothroyd]

What did you use to put your Mac on on your desk? It seems very interesting in order to keep your head up when you write a lot!

[@franciscomarius1739]

Hi, Ryan! I have great admiration and respect for your work. I'm following you for two years. A question: What do you consider the need to search for the actors time, before or after having everything ready including locations? Thanks a lot for your attention!

[@DwainVFX]

2:47 ROY NEARY ROCKS!!!

[@Jekoz]

Thanks so much. Thinking of making a short film and you guys and your videos are such a massive help. Thanks so much

[@phob0sofficial790]

4:42 We need an episode where Josh is the host.

[@K1ngBard]

Awesome episode :) I can't wait to see it the short film!!!!!

[@CameronGallagher96]

I'm super pumped about this!!!

[@vikumdharmasena5135]

Thanks for the Episode !! BAMMIE WHEIM

[@isaaccarlton]

Have you ever had the problem of your tungsten lights smoking? Haha! My Lowel pro light had a thin stream of smoke coming out of it for about 8 minutes the other day, I am guessing it is just paint or debris being burned, but I am a little concerned. Thanks!

[@SAndSPictures]

Stop giving your lights cigarettes

[@JeremyBenfield]

So much work!!

[@jeramefarnum4384]

Hey fellas, off topic but unsure where to post... I want to desaturate colors in post, but maintain the integrity of the the blacks. Is it just select, invert, then apply desired effect?

[@Hihaos]

Thank you for the tips +Film Riot !

[@lordskull70]

Where can I buy that diffusion pop-out panel? 6:39

[@benjrickard]

"Don't forget to feed your cats and crew"

[@TheProjectFunHouse]

This is very helpful! Thanks Ryan.

[@NikhilVetam]

Sho Sho good. It's sho sho good.

[@MDigitalProductions]

Ryan your so awesome !!! and Good luck I always look forward to everything you do !!!

[@tallguytrav]

For some reason I laughed out loud at the "So so good" part. Caught me off guard for sure.

[@iwatchTheYogscast2]

There are some things, that i cannot really figure out why you need, like clothespins, (gaff tape) and a swiss knife. what do you use it all for?

[@paulocone1963]

C-47s are useful for putting up gels/diffusion, or holding up anything that doesn't need one of those big clamps. Gaff tape as well, and it has a multitude of other uses. The Leatherman also has a multitude of uses. Needless, to say, if you have a set that has lights, rigging, or even just a tripod, these will come in handy.

[@iwatchTheYogscast2]

Paul Ocone Ahh okay, very useful knowledge, thanks man!

[@Tru2112]

Hi Ryan wondering if u knew how to do a super low budget plane effect as I want make a vid with the talent in a plane or it just in the sky thx guys

[@MoritzHolzinger]

Question: Why are all saying 2,35:1 and 2,39:1 are the most used aspect ratios for films, and the most films I watched are 2,4:1 exactly (Resolution for HD: 1920x800) ?

[@SAndSPictures]

Moritz Holzinger For starters, it's 2.35:1 and 2.3:19 and 2.40;1... no commas. Secondly, 2.35:1 is more common.

[@ItsTeejayHiphop]

I use that highlighter method too!

[@nikke20001]

I watch this before every shoot!

[@GLYPHYX]

great tips, thankyou film riot.

[@gskowal]

You are filming behind the scenes, right?

[@janeisalittleboy8344]

Two essential areas that you didn't raise in your prepping video is to prep your editing software and camera! I'm currently doing a no budget short film and can't afford Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere (even though with the latter, you can 'rent' for $29 a month, and simply cancel when you're finished with it) - but if someone is editing with final cut pro then you will need to convert all your film footage to prores for example. However if your editor is using Adobe Premiere then you'll need to look into getting after effects, Resolve, etc. If like me you have zero budget and zero contacts, the best editing software is a full use 30 day trial Corel Video Pro x7. To grade or colour your film download the trial version of colour director. But if you don't prep your post production, it can cause you some serious workflow problems! This advice is for those on zero budget, zero contacts who want to make a professional short film.

[@paulocone1963]

For both grading and editing, I would suggest the free version of Da Vinci Resolve, which can do both, really well.

[@mohamedthoufeeqp7780]

which software you using for double action and which softwares are using in movies

[@MrToast181]

Whats a shnoopshnoop?😂😂

[@TheFdog360]

anybody know what song he uses for transitions, like at 00:49

[@bannermanmedia]

put your body in the shnoop shnoop! 😂😂😂😂 killed me off!!!!!

[@hemanthhemu9630]

how did you made your virtual studio at starting pls tell us

[@Theplugstudios313]

Can you show us setting up a scene for your short film and maybe.. just maybe show us the script so that we can get an ideal on how it suppose to be written. (Highlights included) thanks!!

[@Serenify10]

Hey Ryan!! I'm new to the filming/video editing scene and hope to work on multiple short films throughout this year. I love your stuff and have watched since you did Film State (Which I miss:(), but I'm pumped to watch your videos here and get the advice I need to make my short films!!

[@shaobri8]

Looks like your feeling better. Hope that bug is gone. Another great episode.

[@davidaponas8724]

What camera are you guys filming this new short on? C500?

[@hawksoob]

How would you compare Fade In to Adobe Story? (I'm assuming your comment about the look and feel was in regards to that. Story is a beast for what it does, but damn is it a complicated one). I've used Celtx for a while, but it seems lacking in some ways, especially now that they've trimmed their features to the free version.

[@Superbustr]

Cool lighting kit setup. It's just too bad that lights are so expensive to buy.

[@YoshiRodriguez]

Gaffer Tape and C47s are life!

[@Albanez39]

If you want to write a script, get Trelby. It's open source, very simple and fun to use. It features an incredibly large database of names if don't know how to name your characters. Another alternative is the old version of Celtx, which has storyboard capabilities but it's a little more complicated. Just don't use the online version, they'll steal your ideas...guaranteed!!!

[@ThePmvproductions]

I love this!!!! Thank you so much!

[@johnizarpatefilms8820]

HOW ARE YOU NOT A FULL SAIL HALL OF FAMER YET?

[@arthurpham9132]

Can you show us one of your scripts to get an idea of the presentation (scenes, gears,...) ? can you recommend a website with templates ?

[@arthurpham9132]

I meant other already written scripts =) thanks for the tip i'll look up Trelby !

[@iamchris6033]

Thanks man! Helped a lot. But the way you did this video reminded me so much of Variant Comics (that's a good thing)

[@QuangMilliganTV]

What would you recommend for a minimalist guerrilla shoot?

[@paulocone1963]

What do you want us to recommend? Your question is extremely vague.

[@DerrickCorcuera]

Hey Ryan, how do I delete noises in the background of a video? Examples: cars, wind, and people

[@paulocone1963]

You'd probably have to ADR it, or reshoot the video.

[@DominikBelancic]

Check out Izotope RX3

[@lockitdrop]

Quick Q: How do you make your bumpers (opening animation; All About That Prep; Domain.com ad bumper, etc...)?

[@paulocone1963]

Google Motion Graphics tutorials.

[@fotouhi]

What is the model # of your Kino housing? Thanks!

[@jennygw1883]

so much great information. thank you

[@ls6velless454]

My biggest problem is landing these locations so far. I really don't know how to go about it where I come off as professional.

[@theDXT]

where did you get the c-stands from?

[@247.mp4]

Theres a app Called shot Designer which is a camera blocking, viewfinder and shotlister app. I loooooooove it!!

[@DiamondDsDees]

when will we feel we gotta work hard as possible we got to work on it I don't know what to get to the next level so you do what you gotta do and leave the problems behind and film your behind off

[@moxleyjb]

What company is that 4 rack light from and how much does it cost ?

[@SalvadorGerardoFloresSaiz]

Bammie Wham in your next project! Action!