You're practicing filmmaking the WRONG way

[@Kaotix_music]

your explanation of musicians looking at their inspirations to get better, rather than practicing scales and chords is spot the heck on. I do music production for a living and get asked SO MANY times "What can I do to be better at music production!??" and the answer I give every single time is - Remaking your favorite songs. Sound by sound, drum by drum, fill by fill, even try to sound design the same leads you hear in all the synths or flip through all your synth preset packs and try to find sounds close to it and save them in a separate folder to use later for your own work. By using your ears to recreate what you hear in your favorite song to be nearly identical you learn so many things and actually *understand* what it is youre hearing and why youre hearing it. Why it makes sense to have that certain element in the song. Way bring it in one section and take it away in another etc etc. IT makes your brain wrap your head around all the concepts so much better

[@AleksPlaysMc]

When I used to play my horn more I used to get asked a million times about my practicing and how I'd sound like certain guys, and all I did was listen to them and play along to their notes and then just play over a recording to play what sounds right while mimicking their sound and style. It can be good practice to look at these shots and find what defines them and make them yours even if still mimicking it. At least with music, I was able to retain that sound and that style from whatever player I would emulate so much better if I learned to play along and then followed it up by playing how I'd imagine they'd play at a different gig or on another run-through. I'd imagine it'd better internalize what characteristics are important to the shot the same as it helped me find comfort basically doing musical impressions of the different players I've admired so much. I find it really funny I got so far without understanding past what a diminished scale is, and I've still got buddies hyping me up years later in university anytime they can invite me to a gig. Might say something about these skills. Enjoy what you're doing and you'll be able to get good at it just by seeing so much of it and doing it yourself. A good lens, a decent body, and a love for looking at gorgeous shots could probably land some solid jobs. But learning all the mechanics and settings pushes you further forward into being able to consistently perform well. But sadly that's why I quit playing so much. At a certain level, you're expected to only mess up in the sense of missing a note or two in a read, but when you can't quickly read all the chords and you're not near fast enough for those pro charts then you get a big slap in the face and learn to show all the respect to those who can perform better than your best and do it every night. I'm just glad to have a hobby now and I plan to treat photography the same so I don't burn out like I did with music for a while.

[@DanPeal1]

Most likely same goes with majority of art disciplines. I'm painter myself, and best way to learn it to study master paintings, 1:1 copies, in this case you have to understand how they tackled certain problems

[@D5Do]

Definitely true. I don't know scales or the very basics, since I went straight to playing songs on the guitar and the piano. Now I just learn the songs I like and practice those until I can play them the way I want.

[@arthurlorenzocolombini9956]

"In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they are not. " A.Einstein it applies to the whole life experience / thanks for the reminder Ryan!

[@prajjwalvinodh968]

“Wait, did I say that” A. Einstein

[@imabadboi]

he isn't just 'A' Einstein He is THE Einstein smh

[@lifeofcarter]

Can't tell you how much I needed this reminder to go out and practice and try and recreate some of my favorite content creators shots! Thanks!

[@RyanKao]

It’s so refreshing!!!

[@mySeaPrince_]

@@RyanKao I have always been interested in the making of... Like thing's .. in any material and it's design & this includes how a film or game was made.. there are a few YT channels that look into this.. but I like it when DVDs include a second disc of extras and making of.. or later a documentary.. One point I notice is your film's .. your a step up from videos 😻 .. are in 18:9 but sometimes .. whatever happens (I'm watching on an android phone) and it plays in 18:9 but in the width of 16:9 having a piece at the bottom which is showing something else.. I'm not sure of the cause. It's not just your channel, sometimes by stopping that film.. going to another channel start watching for a couple of seconds and stop it.. then come back to your film can fix it.. sometimes.. I like the 18:9 and would like to upload in this format but can YT actually handle it? Ryan I've just noticed there are spam replies. Put the certain words in blocked.

[@Bryantfstephens]

I’m literally 2 minutes into this video and got the chills. “He’s right!” Everything else I do I follow this. Even my photography I do but for some reason not my filmmaking… I’ve even heard that quote before. Thanks a lot I’ll do better to be better.

[@c.allangba]

I'm telling you it's so weird😄

[@arnoldmukama996]

we need nore videos like this , i loved this one

[@prohere21]

This makes a lot of sense. I compare this to my experience years ago when I first started learning English. My teacher told me that instead of learning individual words it was better to focus on learning complete sentences. Now I am super motivated to practice with one of my favorite series ''MR Robot'' Thanks man!

[@lewisguapo]

Can't go wrong with mr robot, best show out there...

[@prohere21]

@@lewisguapo I've seen it 3 times already and I think this is going to be the 4th time 😂

[@got2beable]

bro MAN!!! that is the content im looking for. I am a total beginner and i always wanted to learn more about filmmaking and man you are doing such a good job on showing what we need and how we can do it. it helps me so much to start finally. thank you so much!

[@ayou52]

This should be a series on your channel! loved it man!

[@Indian.Traveller]

Learnt something new today, "Don't just try filmmaking, practice it.. and practice it in the right way". Thank you so much for this

[@alilogs1256]

Both some how delivering the same message. beautiful

[@DigiplayW8]

I have been doing this with photography. I got some professional presets for Lightroom and have been examining the changes they made and then go from there on my own. I think it's the perfect way to truly grasp concepts and a fantastic way to learn

[@jexsestudios4772]

Literally just found your channel and all I can say is Thank you. The way you explained everything with such a chill vibe is gold. I'm usually energetic off camera, but my mood is similar to yours and you have inspired me to go out there and just create, practice, and perfect what I love!

[@chrishudsonpk]

Beautifully done, Ryan! Would love to see more of these.

[@RyanKao]

Got more in the works!! Thanks Chris

[@ISRAADVISUALS]

Every camera video test video "Plants is the perfect thing to shoot to test this camera"

[@WillBowers]

been starting to do this more and more and you're so right, it helps confidence so much when you pull off a fire recreation of a shot that inspires you. thanks man :)

[@Bluehmind]

The lighting and tha doggy 😅... Great work!!

[@visualsofnova]

I had all the knowhow of camera and every technicality from file format to color spaces and what not. But I quit my job last year to pursue filmmaking and when I first held the camera to shoot, my mind was blank. I had references and all but no idea how to bring things in my head to life. Since then, It been 15 months and I'm working fulltime as a cinematographer/editor. I got interested in film through Peter Mckinnon in 2016 but started shooting in 2021, with one goal, to be better than peter. I'm still far from that but I'm already able to keep up people who have 5 times the experience I have. And the approach I take is simple, I'll keep observing and copying everything I can understand, and as I get better at those, I start to see even more things I previously couldn't see and rinse and repeat until I'm at the highest level. There no ceiling to how good of a filmmaker you can be, and I'll keep getting better and better.

[@rinusworldzm]

This is invaluable stuff dude. Thank you for this and I honestly understand my own frustration now at my lack of growth in my craft. Practicing the wrong way that leads too less practice. I'm switching it up form here.

[@heddlestenphotography3189]

I love videos like this just to see people’s workflow. I get really stumped and lose inspiration pretty easily, and seeing other people struggle, and seeing how they work through things really helps me get out of the funk. It’s hard to do that when everyone shows only the perfect results, it’s not as realistic to the real process. :)

[@Vishal006]

Very true

[@australianboy]

A very good insight into filmmaking, cinematography, and personally for photography. Imitating, attempting to simulate, framing, recreating shots… so much goodness in one video. (Also enjoyed counting “of course”)

[@thelazylorenz]

This is really inspiring! You should make this a regular thing!

[@lizkarendiaz7418]

Found this video through recommendations and honestly so spot on, I was just thinking of how much I don't practice my skills but get new gear, I needed to hear this and I think I found it in the perfect time! Love your videos

[@RyanKao]

Really appreciate this Liz, and glad you could resonate with the message. Thanks for keeping up with the channel!!

[@jacklee7343]

Humbling to see you continue to practice in your filmmaking journey!

[@RyanKao]

Thank you Jack!!! 🙏

[@iankim9684]

you're the best! this really got me thinking. many thanks from korea I'm your big fan!

[@Alijaber7]

Amazing outcome. Can’t wait to get to color grading/correction part

[@RyanKao]

Soon ;)

[@kurtispeak]

Excellent portrayal of practicing your cinematography skills and just putting them to the test Ryan! I've been itching to create stuff like this too so you definitely boosted that for me! I loved the way you edited the ungraded footage to graded and it morphed into each other to match the shot in the film.

[@RyanKao]

Thanks so much Kurtis! Give it a try!!!

[@itsalexoh]

Loved seeing the BTS of all the scenes you recreated! My takeaway from this video is the realization of "I'm capable of creating frames that look like they can fit in those movies" when you put to practice your skills to create something you find interesting!

[@Supercon57]

It's also important to not just know how to visually create those looks but to understand when and why you would use them

[@anthonypc1]

11:50 Wow you make that couch sitting almost look easy! 💪🏼😉 I wouldn't have guessed the core endurance that slouch took.

[@Caz_snaps]

This is good! I’ve been putting off starting to shoot random things or solo shots just walking around but it’s putting that first step and just shoot! Failure helps you get better!

[@RyanKao]

Absolutely!!! Go for it dude

[@mySeaPrince_]

Carry a camera with you ready to film...

[@targetfilmsproduction]

Very productive way of keeping your creativity fresh

[@petrolpoodle]

One of my favourite videography videos I've watched in the last 2 years of binging! What a unique, inspiring and amazingly executed idea!

[@sethdubois1790]

Awesome overview. It's one thing to have to learn on the fly, but practicing fundamentals helps make those "on the fly" moments much easier to handle.

[@SiThuVisuals]

This is so amazing and inspiring. I finally got my on camera monitor and can’t wait to practice out. 👏🏻

[@Federicoxserrano]

Love this man! What a great reminder.

[@marcgalang707]

I love this video and the sponsor of this video, Canva. I use it everyday for powerpoints, social media graphics, magazine ads and all the way up to big billboards. It's insane. Now back to the video. I'm thinking of recreating a few shots from Mr. Robot and Taxi Driver.

[@wei-r-doe.tv.studios]

Yes, definitely I’ve been in a major slump not having ideas or trying to save to purchase n produce good content but, this omg 😱 thank you 🙏🏾.

[@paulbvid]

U r the most well spoken filmmaker I follow. Bought the Sony 24-105 after seeing ur review on that. All ur posts are dope

[@samuelmaynard84]

Awesome video bro I’m definitely going to try this! I love this idea. Is it a bit far fetched to recreate the Batman car chase scene😅

[@RyanKao]

Do it!!!!

[@mySeaPrince_]

I saw a video on YT about.. I think it was the latest film.. most were Visual Effects .. actually done for real.. With a few Special Effects done after on a computer.. masking out the crane or rather large trolley car (17? tons) that made the Batmobile fly.. the lorry flipping was done for real, big spikes at the front of the cab and a massive air cannon under the trailer.. you see the smoke when it's upside down in the film. I enjoy watching the making of films.. Also have a look at filming miniatures and how magicians do things. Just looked at your channel.. didn't watch any videos.. Your getting a healthy number of views.. On average 154 videos.. long form.. are needed to get 1000 subscribers.. your above that ratio.. keep doing what you are doing. At about 625 subscribers traction can happen, only a theory.. I've noticed.

[@lisavanggg]

Your results were seriously spot on! The frame, the lighting, the colour. I'm blown away.

[@giulianogirelli]

in the great ocean of youtube as far as filmaking is concerned, I am only now aware of your great skill in communicating concepts in a simple and effective way, even from an emotional point of view. great job Ryan, bravo bravo

[@DanielGT_93]

Finally a good video that inspired me to try. Almost all videos talk about equipment and technical stuff, i need the ideias and inspiration. I tried all shots with my Nex 3f and an 35mm 1.6 by ttartisans, and given the equipment, i think it looked cool! Thanks

[@RyanKao]

Glad I could help Daniel! Thanks for watching!!

[@alexeypunov2642]

What a great video. Motivating, HQ results, perfect example of a great practice for a daily routine. You got my honest Subscribe, buddy

[@speeddemon4692]

As a beginner i never thought of it like that but i'm slowly starting to realize that the reason why cinematography or photography feel so abstract is because of the bits and pieces it takes from other things to create a contradictingly unique and skillful craft.

[@john.richter_]

Practice makes perfect. Excellent video mate! 🤍

[@RyanKao]

100% 🙌

[@priyaanshu6391]

This makes so much sense! I'm inspired. Thanks Ryan.

[@websurfer945]

Great point bro, mindful about the practice and works is always the key

[@CristianSGuedes]

Yes! very inspiring! thanks for sharing.

[@matheusdaring]

very nice, ryan. i think you're the most underrated creator right now on youtube. thanks for the great tips as always. cheers from brazil!

[@RyanKao]

Wow, thank you Matheus 🙏 appreciate your support

[@jared_taylor]

I definitely agree with this and have found recreating scenes or recreating color grades from movies have help me get way better. I even had a team practice a shot for shot scene from a movie. This really grew everyone a lot. And analyzing everything with the intention of recreating it is a way more involved version of analysis

[@dtyusufceylan]

This is one of the most inspiring videos I’ve ever watched on KZbin ! Thanks

[@jj8624-s8m]

This was a great one, great analogies!

[@brandonfrancis1317]

Should make this a series

[@TheLoftySloth]

i love this idea. I have been wanting to do this with music videos for years!!

[@RyanKao]

Do it!! So much fun

[@jeffreyhofmeister3103]

Rayon, thank you for this presentation. It was very informative. Kind of one that makes you think about what we need to keep in the back of your minds. My dad was a mechanical engineer, he always said practice, practice and more practice will make improvement. This kind of hits home.

[@torstenrichertz]

So cool! gonna try that as well!

[@Camera_n00b]

Very interesting point of view about practice... I'll try it...Thanks!

[@alexisaguirrevideos]

Art is all about feeling at the end of the day. You have to practice getting good at transmuting intangible thoughts and feelings into meaningful experiences via art form. Which we art form you prefer, doesn’t matter as long as you feel it.

[@baller4ad]

I loved just coming along with you on this and watching you practice framing. Felt oddly soothing. 😃

[@akarca]

I agree

[@calvinwongmedia]

Great video! My cinematography teacher in the past also asked us to do this exercise. We had to perfect the lighting as well too though.

[@rasikmohanmunda1214]

very much creative way of getting better

[@RyanKao]

🤗

[@apmotionbyandyphoto650]

I dont think perfect practice makes perfect as nice as it sounds, but i do believe that Practice Makes Improvement. Because we are never perfect we just become better than we were

[@RyanKao]

Very true!!

[@mySeaPrince_]

... Experience...

[@tubomit]

Thank you so much for this video which inspires me to practice in a much more efficient way. ♥️ from Việt Nam 🇻🇳

[@leokeller]

probably my new favourite video on your channel

[@RyanKao]

Ayyyy thank you dude!

[@AdamAbello]

Awesome idea for actual practice 👏 giving some purpose to playing around love it

[@AbdulVid]

Omgg this was exactly what I needed hahah! After the first min I was like I gotta go do this rnn but then I couldn't just not watch the rest of the piece. Loved it!

[@MrJimaja]

That's so very true! I've been practicing wrong, I'm glad I saw your video! You have a new subscriber!

[@linkfactors]

Great exercise! Enjoyed the video. Subscribed.

[@KKDNerd]

Love this. Super inspiring

[@RyanKao]

Thanks so much Kyle!

[@SachaBourlon]

Man great vid! I actually started to do that a couple of months ago, but I only took shots and composition of Netflix’s documentaries as I love their storytelling!! Nice color grade btw !!

[@MrDavidPartida]

Phenomenal upload 👏🏼 Side: The Lobster has been added to the “to do list” for the day

[@JayFingers]

Such good advice. And Yorgos Lanthimos is a huge inspiration for me as well. You should check out “The Favourite.” I love its use of wide angle lenses.

[@daspronoy2213]

Yup

[@backyardjunkie]

Ryan, this is great content, inspired now to try some of this. Thanks yooo, and your assistant of course. Nice apartment by the by, love the Windows to the floor..

[@glatznatureproductions]

Super inspirational and informative video. Thanks for sharing.

[@RyanKao]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@hogg1media627]

Great idea!!!! its fast forwarding and challenging ourselves to EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD ACTION! good video!

[@RyanKao]

Yes! Thank you!

[@OmkarKaduFilms]

Agree with you completely.

[@RyanKao]

Thank you bro 🙏

[@PrendosNewZealandLimited]

Last shot was pretty cool. Definitely going to try this exercise. Thanks heaps man.

[@AndreasSando]

This is awesome! I'm gonna try this out for sure! Fun video! 👊😃

[@MapleOrange]

This definitely inspired me a lot, i really appreciate this man.

[@RyanKao]

Yoo thanks Leon!

[@MapleOrange]

@@RyanKao anytime man I’m just trying to get like you

[@BoReynolds]

Good work, buddy. Well done!

[@RyanKao]

Thank you! Cheers!!

[@piusgyagenda]

This is a great video thank you Ryan for sharing

[@irandario]

I loved this one. Congrats! So inspiring!

[@TristinOByrne]

Thanks man really needed this in my life

[@lucaspacs]

Best and most useful video i've watched so far this year.

[@AlexAbsolute]

Love this idea! Great vid bru

[@tomshani3349]

Amazing advice mate!

[@RyanKao]

Glad it was helpful Tom!!

[@AlexBjorstorp]

Love this idea Ryan! Definitely something I need to try myself.

[@nigell.8705]

Your fiance, wife now probably, is a keeper.

[@iclickridetravelbysoumita8193]

Great exercise for beginners! Thanks Ryan 🙏

[@LeviSpangler]

I'm not sure why people think its a bad thing to "copy" shots that you find inspiring. Thats how every artist grows.

[@homesickandwestbound4321]

Great advice!!! I'm setting straight away to try some Wes Anderson inspired shots!

[@muhmdmorra]

I didnt find what i thought I would see from the video title, however I am glad i did watch the video! Man, this is so dam inspiring and u did a really good job! One of a few best videos touturial i found

[@RyanKao]

Amazing to hear. Glad you found it inspiring!! 🙏🥲

[@nathananderson8720]

This is one of the channels that gave me the courage to start my KZbin channel 9 months ago about self development. Now I have 1,738 subs and > 1k hours of watch time. I know it’s not comparable with others but I’m still proud I started because I’ve been learning so many lessons that I could haven’t learned without getting started in the 1st place.

[@jahzbird]

Right On!

[@nathananderson8720]

@@jahzbird Whoever you are, I don't know you personally but I can say that you're one of the non-judgmental and open-minded people who is not fixated on tangible or external factors in order to learn from someone like me. Just because someone doesn't have a piece of paper as a credential, doesn't mean that person is not entitled to share personal experiences with the hope & intention to inspire others. Keep up with whatever it is that you're doing to improve mankind or improving your life even to a slight degree each day. This is just one part of a bigger puzzle for creating my KZbin channel about holistic health. I literally could have died back when I was 14 years old due to major depression but here I am right now replying to you, a KZbinr, who's full of fulfillment and dedication to help others to be a better version of themselves. I ain't better than anyone else but my old self. That's all that really makes this KZbin thing more meaningful and enjoyable. Thanks so much for your support! I am hoping that you can join me with this endless personal development journey! :)

[@Biblicaltaylors]

Best video I have seen on the internet bro. Seriously great to see and motivating.

[@hazelapuli]

always an inspiring vid! love it

[@RyanKao]

Thank you 🙏

[@jortex]

Thanks for the amazing videos! Super helpful and inspiring!

[@RyanKao]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 🤝

[@stevenkralovec]

This is inspiring, Ryan! Now I want to try to recreate shots from movies I like

[@stevenxzuber]

Ryan, a wonderful piece of content right here! I am insanely impressed about how much you have grown and the overall storytelling and quality of your work. Been following you since you had like 10k subs and here you are rocking 170k and many more to come! Keep it up man