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[@D4Darious]

I hope you guys and gals find this helpful. Have a great weekend #BossSauceRickyRoss

[@jedielliott]

Did you get a newer car? 😂 the beetle finally die?

[@D4Darious]

It's still kicking for now lol.

[@luishfims]

Darious another amazing video. Truly appreciate you providing your knowledge and experience in filmmaking.

[@kardnails8729]

This was really helpful! To be honest recently I was thinking it would be so nice to have someone explain the whole shooting process and here it is! And just in time, as I have my shooting day next week for a little short I'm filming. Thank you! Btw, you planning to make a part 2, about post? Thank would be just amazing.

[@williepadin]

It was absolutely terrific! Its very nice to see all the stuff that you went through. Thanks for the gear tips as well. I am looking for a new tripod so if you thought this one was dope, it probably is. And I like the small slider on the tripod. Super cool. I guess one my problems is lighting. I need to learn more about that. Peace out! I totally appreciate this channel very much!

[@JohnPratt95]

these are the kind of filmmaking videos that no one ever makes cause they think people won't watch them but it's literally the ones I've been looking for

[@jwoolson]

This level of detail showing what is takes to shoot a short is wonderful.

[@EricGreco1]

When I was a child, I used to dream about filmaking. Now i'm 22, and you make my child's dream reborn with your channel. Thank you for that Kind regards from France

[@eeeeepina]

Yeah, just do it! with your phone camera!

[@oukserei]

Oh un autre français! C'est rare haha

[@deanthonyhardison7575]

No one knows what they’re doing, just do it. Good luck

[@oxymoran1931]

What a fucking mess.

[@vimaledits7916]

I am come to the comment box is give my comments.but my comment Already gave for you thanks dude

[@chrisbourke1405]

Most original and inventive film vlogger on KZbin - criminally undersubscribed - should be at 1m+ by now. Come on film fans find this man - he taught me everything I needed to know about home videography - thanks Darious!

[@iandavismadeinengland5881]

Me to now a fan

[@sirashley2355]

23:12 that lighting made that rainy day look just as sunny. bravo

[@parallelsunset]

I’m almost done with film school now and you’re still one of my biggest sources of film knowledge. In other words, you’re still the goat!

[@parallelsunset]

Matthew Adiotomre I can’t say it’s a complete waste. At the end of the day, it is what you make of it. Like any school.

[@joseurrutia1877]

Parallel Sunset after college will you go straight into the business of film making or how does that work? Thanks

[@veryamazingandcreativename]

Good luck!

[@grayamet]

Your processes are so authentic; it gives us an insider's tour on what it's like to work from... well? basically any angle you can come up with. Thank you for making these. I'm happy to have found your channel-- I am OFFICIALLY SUBSCRIBED!

[@DapperDop]

Just putting it out there... You're like my biggest inspirations for making my humble vids for KZbin. Thanks for taking the time to make these videos man

[@crusty4420]

Even if they have no actual meaning. I mean the only meaning I can see this short film has to offer is so that he can make a tutorial video on how to actually make a short film.

[@D4Darious]

Keep learning and hustling Dapper! You'll get there before you know it ;)

[@ErikThureson]

you're stuff is pretty dope too 🔥

[@Weird_Quests]

He is seriously one of the best content creators out there right now - I wish he had more recognition and people knew more about his channel and content! :D

[@GoldenSpoon109]

Yeet

[@CZsWorld]

When you cut the cutting board.

[@TheMoirLabel]

"Things you Missed from Peanut Butter & Jelly"?

[@joshhardin666]

OMG watching such a thorough bts that includes all of the process was AMAZING! It's great to see how all of the various pieces fit together into one cohesive film making puzzle and also presenting quite a few common pitfalls and how you were able to overcome them to build something super fast that fit your artistic vision. Thank you for sharing this!

[@terryholdredge6393]

The commitment to detail is a game changer... if you don't have it, better stay home. Thanks.

[@mychalsimmons4177]

Gonna watch again now. I’ll probably watch this about 14 more times before I’m done. Video learning is dope

[@naveentechs]

at least 20 times for me

[@jamesotisrenefordjr4668]

Mychal Simmons So Dope Amazingly Wonderful Screening In Editing!!!🙏🏾🙏🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾🎥🎥📷📹💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾🎧🎧🗣

[@Leo-ws6cp]

Yo, Darious, do you think you can do a video on how to write better dialogue? I’d love to see your insights.

[@ourheartscontent7417]

read Quentin Tarantino scripts

[@trintendunn1006]

Yes do another one👌

[@abdulsameeh_666]

Let every dialogue be a quote for the situation........

[@lowguidoschopshop]

oh man. this video is great. It really annoys me when people watch a film and make comments about how easy it would have been to make or how low budget it looks. I'm like "that was probably days of shooting and thousands in equipment!" I'm sending everybody here now. I love how real this is.

[@lucasdelhove1568]

Yoh dude! I am fanboying on your channel so much right now. I recently discovered my passion for filming but have no Idea how to go about it. And you just make me feel like I'm right there. Some stuff you say that can only be understood with inside knowledge but I still love every moment. You deserve so much more recognition! Thank you from South Africa.

[@GiancarloPCavallini]

Crazy to see all the planning it takes for a micro film, really opens up my eyes as to what needs to be done. Thanks so much! Saludos from Lima, Perú. 🤘🏼

[@icedalpha5794]

DUDE! You have taught me a lot. I appreciate your insight. I never went to film school, but I am a graphic designer and amateur photographer. I'm learning a lot from you. Thanks.

[@DianaMJoice]

I absolutely ADORE your way of bringing across the necessities for a decent film, however small. Thank you for putting it out there.

[@god-vp1ng]

Your videos are genuinely so entertaining and even when your videos are long you manage the pacing really well, keep up the good work!

[@AyadKhalil]

I really needed to see this because I was underestimating how time-consuming the shooting process was. Thank you Darious!

[@srimathiraj2540]

How does this man not have 1 mill subs?

[@flavourlessjosephus2910]

Shhhhh, there'll be more competition for those of us that came early! ;)

[@jeffreyrodrigues00]

Portland Basketball because he doesn’t hype shit up. Keeps it interesting and knowledgable. Enlightened one.

[@nonplayablecharacter6160]

Think this is the third time iv watched this, I just like hearing Dbert talk haha

[@haizekhaze8868]

His melan1n.

[@greyman4883]

He does

[@LightBoltProductions]

This is better than quality TV . This is gold and what any KZbinr should strive for

[@filmdigital]

There are a lot of film makers out there who give tips and advice, but showing your process from start to finish is brilliant. Great video, keep up the good work.

[@aroundthegoodworld]

Huge respect for all the value, the editing and generally the execution on this one. Like HUGE! Keep up the amazing content DBritt :)

[@Captainpaipai]

Hey Darious! Love this type of behind the scenes and you talking about the decisions you make! Keeps inspiring me to make better videos! Peace!

[@black-christmusikent2893]

God bless you for this. So many people complain that no one ever shows behind the scenes in depth stuff but then dont bother to sit through and watch to learn something

[@teikocornelius]

Bro, this is one of the best how to videos hands down. You get straight to the point, and give great visuals on exact details!! Great video my guy!!! Thanks!!!

[@Chaosdude341]

Thank you so much for uploading this! It's really helpful to see the work that goes into this sort of thing.

[@TravelDetours]

Thanks again for another great video... I am taking on something I am not ready for but I am doing it anywhere. I am shooting 3 docs over the next 4 months. 1. 43 year Army Vet goes back to where it started, Vietnam. 2. My Father Son Story 3. a Vidotography, a photographer/video BTS. don't have much equipment but I have people like you to learn from. so Thats all I need! So thank you again

[@ryanprussin]

So happy I stumbled across your channel yesterday -- your filmmaking advice content is all really insightful, and I love your trademark cinematic style on your films and the dedication and thoughtfulness you put into your shoots. You have a knack for taking sound and visual imagery that is captivating and using it effectively to push the narrative forward without needing tons of dialogue, and seeing the way you do that inspires me to want to try to do more of the same. Thanks for sharing!

[@NahSheem]

Bro... You are a true inspiration. I am appreciative of selfless way in which you share your knowledge and processes. Keep being great my guy...✊🎥🎬

[@silience_]

Well... I just watched a 30 minute video about a PB&J Sandwich... And I loved it! Your probably the only filmmaker in the world that can make an interesting short about PB&J. Good job sir, you've earned yourself a new, dedicated subscriber! P.S love how you pronounce texting abbreviations out loud! P.P.S props to anyone still reading this comment! Ask Mr. Beast for a 🍪 (because, I couldn't be bothered to give you one myself)

[@magicalbullshit995]

Love this all so much! Thanks bro, your vids are gold

[@ddfagioli]

You're a natural-born filmmaker! Thank you for sharing your process and your wisdom generously!

[@hersheybar7600]

That music that he plays makes you think about a lot especially when you’ve been through a lot maybe losing a loved one or breakup with your girlfriend or moments with your girlfriend or just remembering how beautiful life and nature is. Just thought I would share that with you guys not trying to get deep here. By the way it starts at 22:40

[@pmradio898]

You know, the tips you give on this channel can actually apply to any artform. Really helpful, though; thanks.

[@Ultrarmx]

Nice idea to put gaffer tape on the screen. I will have to do that on the 6DMII but on the T3i no need because of ML has crop lines 1.77:1 and 2.35:1. Ty for sharing on how to make a film.

[@chris_sparrows]

I try to stay away from longer videos on KZbin, but I really enjoyed this. Very insightful to hear you explain your process.

[@Bepeze]

So thorough Darious. I love how humble you are about the whole process and how even though you're showing us every thing you still come off like a G. You are dope bro. Blessings.

[@MGPRaleigh]

Great video bro. The one thing I would say is that you backlit through a window from outside with plenty of light leak from outside. No source of light you add is as bright as sunlight directly. You don't have to listen but a variable ND would've been nice to balance out the wash out from the light differential, and more key and fill to balance out would balance out a bit better in my opinion. Also I recommend you make a set lighting map to have your distances from subjects marked and angles of lighting mapped out so you don't have to leave it in place, or if for some reason you lose footage you can match it exactly. Great video tutorial though.

[@robvillano305]

Very nice but remember to put the H1 Mic recorder slide to "HOLD"..So actors don't accidently shut the record off while shooting..

[@mmsantiago123]

I can't believe I'm barely find your channel now; your vibe and your explanations of every decision you made were super helpful and made filmmaking a little less daunting for a beginner. I love this video and hope to see similar ones!

[@furahiachebe3273]

I have been showing your videos in my Media Production classes for years. Thank you for your insight!

[@GarethZoeWildcamps]

A true inspiration Darious, we can only aspire to have anything like your skillset one day for the video's we produce. We'd like to see something geared towards working in outdoor situations sometime in the future if you ever have time. (only because thats where we shoot on our own vids lol) Keep up the amazing work. *Gareth&Zoe Wildcamps*

[@kelliegross]

The workers DEFINITELY thought it was a porn in the making 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@iandavismadeinengland5881]

The thought had Cross

[@nque7655]

Why do you think they were waiting outside. They wanted a sneak peak

[@balikbayan832]

Yes. The first thing that came to my mind

[@sawce846]

Lmao when I saw the GoPro was strapped to himself pointing down I was like “oh no, better not let anyone see you like that. Especially with some girls”

[@Tommyluu809]

You freak lol

[@JorgePrietoNYC]

D, is been a while for me, but I never cease to amaze me, from that very first short film u said, it wasn't to good, to your best work, your first feature, "Food Taster", based on your own personal pain and struggle with your mom. Keep shinning, Sir!!

[@davedyer7399]

Love the idea of making a film and then showing the entire process behind it, love you're work Darious. Would love to see more of these

[@bogdanapopii7825]

Subscribed at min 3:23. Very interesting way to tell the story. Good job bro'!

[@Totallysamsays]

This was amazing! I would have loved to see the finished product, but love the start to finish process. Props to you and the two actresses. 👍🏾

[@D4Darious]

Thank you Sam. Here's the link to the finished film kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXjLfomceahrbNk

[@VlogSmash]

I am starting to use your videos for inspiration and to show myself how to become a better filmmaker especially as someone who wants to do so much with so little. My skills are not the best and neither is my equipment but you know what? WHO CARES! Every time I watch your videos I learn something more than I did before and I one day want to create quality content just as you do. Keep up the AMAZING work and keep killing it!

[@simomonster]

love this kind of creativity. gives me hope

[@TheRenard10]

I've always wanted to do filming, and make my first movie, particularly about a private school I attended I live near, but closed. I've also had ideas about it. It's my ambition.

[@kaiimochii4906]

*PLEASE TURN THIS INTO A SERIES*

[@Arfonfree]

You are becoming my favorite documentarian... I get so many insights from your films.

[@leeshelton150]

I watch a video or 2 a day for the purpose of learning. This was one of the most helpful period.

[@patrickfougere0001]

Hey Darious.... Where did you get that Swashplate Spherical bearing that was sitting on your table at video time-code 5:01 in your video?

[@globaldayz]

Hey Darious, I'm seeking ideas for short film documentary type videos for my channel. There's one big twist though which is I'm limited to using only stock footage & b roll to create my videos, no actors/interviews etc. Although this style of creating videos is widely frowned upon by professional filmmakers who shoot their own scenes etc, it's something I enjoy doing & find very convenient & affordable. Long story short, I used to make daily/weekly videos w/minimal dialogue on various current events via creative commons using licensed stock footage in addition to 3rd party news clips/archive footage etc. The result was a mix between a dramatic short film/unorthodox doc.. Due to recent KZbin policy changes which now require original commentary for videos, I've been left w/no other option but to delete nearly all my preexisting content & millions of views. I'm now in the stages of starting over from scratch in attempts to salvage my channel that I worked so hard on creating. My new plan is something completely different which is foreign to me, & that includes incorporating original scripts for each video which will be narrated by a voice over artist & written by an award winning screenwriter... The goal is to create informative proper short film docs minus the traditional format which includes interviewees etc as previously mentioned.. Since I previously made videos with no script or dialogue & rather just "winged it" on each video given my frequent upload rate, I'm now having an extremely difficult time coming up with new ideas. I mainly focused on geopolitical tensions & day to day news/current events instead of topics that were thought of in advance & created from scratch. The only genres I've come up with so far include humanitarian issues, climate matters, endangered species, sci-fi/space, military & politics. Although I can branch out on these various topics I'm looking to expand the list for more options. The transition from video news journalism to narrated short films is much tougher than I ever anticipated. Any opinions or advice would be welcomed & greatly appreciated!

[@deadman9944]

i feel so sad nobody commented on this i hope your film went well

[@CaseyHardman]

This was incredibly informative and helps capture the short film process. It's amazing the amount of work involved to film something that's only 3-5 minutes long. Thanks for taking the time to make this!

[@morgannelson884]

I have watched this video 5 times so far and have picked up something new that I may have missed before. Please make more videos like this.

[@praautoss6613]

🤣🤣😂😅 ur my actor but ur also the sound guy👍🏽 Two birds 🦅 one stone 🤔 Love it.

[@Taldrogo]

I'm writing my first feature film now. Planning to shoot it soon.

[@Taldrogo]

@@evanjenkins1566 Thanks, dude!

[@josephdocherty7919]

TTF Entertainment will you post it on KZbin? It would be good to view

[@Taldrogo]

@@josephdocherty7919 Yes, I will make it available to watch. I'm even gonna document my journet of making it on my instagram @taldrogo

[@cincyfan987]

Me too! Nervous but still excited.

[@FuturisticNostalgiaFilms]

proud of ya, keep it up, never give up!

[@amzproductions7648]

This is/was great to watch. Like reading a great textbook. So much info, no wasted words or motions. Thanks for your work!

[@AlexMinor]

This is awesome man. Not only was the actual film entertaining, seeing this breakdown of your process was enlightening and taught me a lot. There were a bunch of little things you did that I wouldn't have thought of. Like all the wild sound you recorded. I get so focused on the visuals and dialogue that stuff like that can slip past me.

[@greyman4883]

00:00 that's the Minecraft music

[@JoeYatesAlaskanFilms]

Between the cleave 😂

[@mysterygray656]

I've been hoping for a D4 video for some time now and I'm really glad the wait was worth it. This was such an insight as to how your whole process goes, very well edited and educational. Thank you and keep up the great work. Have a great weekend D4.

[@6amfilms-videostoriesforsm619]

More videos should be like this. Hope this channel will reach more than a million subscribers. This video is pure gold.

[@mobphantom]

Darious is a saint.

[@ravenwolfsblood7789]

Im peanut butter and jealous!!!

[@tammicarter2944]

Excellent , I just wanted to see how a short film was made in a simple way and you did that Darius. Your attention to detail was on point. You made it easy and fun to understand. Keep Up the good work, it truly shows.

[@ArchibaldTLW]

Thankyou for this video, I’m watching it 3 years later but it has honestly inspired me on a small scale so thankyou

[@mashaalahmadpour5626]

Tyvm but I expected to see the final work at the end of this video! Good anyway

[@tammicarter2944]

I was thinking the same thing at first but when I was browsing through his chanel playlist he posted the final film. It's called Peanut Butter and Jelly - Short Film. It was good , I just different like the music.

[@JMELLOW]

You added a crunch sound when the bread was clearly soft 😭

[@billyeggleston4413]

Dude... I absolutely LOVE your videos!

[@633productions7]

You're awesome Darrius. I've been watching your KZbin channel for months and I've learn a whole lot and we've been using some of your techniques and we love it. Thank you for doing what you do. God bless

[@dabj9546]

26:05 Just raise it by 2 stops.

[@shandyb1708]

I wanted to give the competition a try but I found out about it 2 days ago and this is just 🤦🏾‍♀️..... this looks complicated for a 2 min video and I have ...... 6 days 😩

[@af2954]

how did it go??

[@DanielSnyder01]

This is the channel I’ve been waiting for . Good job my dude 👌🏽

[@tyresecampbell7507]

This was insanely helpful. Especially to get a reasonable grasp of the production process of a very short film. I would like to see more videos like this in future. That'd be nice.

[@ShankarTakurSolutions]

I always click for "yo darious britt here"

[@ErikThureson]

yep, sweet music :)

[@diegom-a7970]

And great content yo

[@thatallanguy9070]

if u didn't eat all those sandwiches then i'm mad

[@bjmitts]

Awesome video. Loved every bit of it. Thank you for taking us through the process.

[@alantuttphotography]

Very helpful! Not only for the setups and process of making a short film, but also for the thinking that goes into it.

[@natethegreat7821]

Well, I’m terrified of making my film now😂

[@huntskopf123]

Gonna shoot one of my first bigger short movies soon and I am sooo excited! Your videos really help me to motivate me and try to hold everything together. When its ready I really want to send it to you so you can take a look at something that kind of came out like it will because of you. Thanks mate from Germany!

[@throwinglight2817]

This is exactly the kind of BTS I love and you do them so well. Please keep creating. Thanks!

[@domenico9992]

Yeah man! Your filmmaking feels so REAL! Please definetely do another one.

[@veryamazingandcreativename]

Been subbed for about a year now, and I have watched this and all the other STF videos about 5-6 each haha. Super informative! Thank you, guys!

[@lawrencepresident6643]

You were GREAT!! Excellent job Grasshopper, you will be a master one day.

[@gayldavid3857]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS MAN!!! THANK YOU, GOD BLESS AND PROTECT YOU AND YOURS.

[@Koliflower]

Man, your channel is PURE GOLD for an up and coming filmmaker. I'm off to college next year and I want to start figuring out as much stuff as possible on my own, so this place is great for me. P.S. I loved your video on 3-act story structure, I'm using it to write my first screenplay this year.

[@JimUe1]

Great job. Didnt know the amount of amazing effort needed. Love the BTS videos.

[@theweeklyonline]

Exceptional! Thanks for sharing the entire process. The sound production steps you take when doing a one person shoot could save many a project, I hope people paid attention to your methods.

[@nibcproductions1707]

Almost beyond words how helpful this video was! Thank you!

[@mikeswan2066]

Because of you my journey as an indie filmmaker has been more pleasant then others have I'm sure.

[@pcofranc]

Really loved watching this so far heading to bed now. Amazing amount of takes and work. Even though it is a DIY shoot it really resembles a pro shoot.

[@ikereed6847]

Super useful. This is the kind of content that makes it happen. Like being on set without having to wrap any cords.

[@sabfilms1312]

YOU ARE SO AMAZING!!! Thank you so much for this!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@gawnsbg]

So much appreciated. Thank you for all the time you put into this.