The BIGGEST problem for new filmmakers!

[@D4Darious]

Stop rushing. Take it a step at a time. You'll get there. Have a good day and thanks for watching!

[@siennafleegal848]

Solid advice! Thanks man

[@FilmotronCity]

When I started out I made these three films, Now I'm spending some money on the fourth short, but these three, all made for 0$. literally 0$... links below. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hn-qgWCKa6h_jtU kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJTHZmZugtqejNE kzbin.info/www/bejne/e164kHlnf9iWoMU All three made for 0$

[@shawnfisher6252]

Incredible advice bro! Thanks for sharing! Question for you: do you have somewhere were i can learn more about your coaching or mentor sessions?

[@wolfdogfilmes]

Listening to you talking this stuff man, looks like you´ve made this speech to me. Thank you for sharing this great advices!

[@area51pictures]

Great shit, man. Another advantage to working small (other than the benefits you’ve excellently outlined) is it produces substantially better work. Learning to channel limitless ambition into hugely limiting circumstances is a life skill everyone can benefit from

[@Raychristofer]

D D you ain't lying about this gear lust thing. I shot a video a while back with the gh1 someone commented why you using that old camera I'm rocking a Sony A7, ask him to show me some of his work I heard crickets. I bought an affordable wireless mic to learn audio. Another dude commented buy a Sennheiser quit using that cheap gear. I asked him let me hear how his Pro gear sounds, dude has nothing to show. Darius one thing I learned running KZbin is I need to master the equipment I have so that when I upgrade I can make the new gear sing. I really hope newbies hear what you're saying in this video and it doesn't go in one ear and out the other. Peace

[@jibmediaconcepts8827]

trust me... i hearing and learning noted!

[@Weird_Quests]

Ray, this is so bloody true! I used to have this gear lust thing when I was just out of college after my BA degree - now I'm happy with the DSLR that I've got and am learning step-by-step and have just purchased a Zoom H4N Pro to up my audio game - learning is the most important thing!

[@blackentrepreneur244]

Raychristofer Right now I'm doing gigs with a Canon T6+50mm 1.8 for photography. I use my Iphone+Flimic Pro for video. It's only been 4months, ill upgrade when its time.

[@tidalwave707]

Damn straight man. I've been using my GoPro Hero 5 for my short films. The only thing i'm going to upgrade soon is my microphone.

[@YCImaging]

Bro the way you put these videos together is mad entertaining, props man. Informative as well of course.

[@D4Darious]

+YCImaging thank you Brutha. Just tryin to keep it fresh and keep'em guessing lol.

[@jonathanshyne9823]

This is a good video. I teach media courses in a high school and I run into kids wanting to buy drones, gimbals, and more even before they have made their first project for my class. I also get this one a lot: "Why don't we have any RED Cameras?" WHAT?! You're asking me why we don't have a 50,000 dollar camera body in a HIGH SCHOOL???!!!! Thanks man! love your videos!

[@walkersunited332]

Lol it's 2023 and film school in college just got worst over the years.

[@TenterasFilms]

My man Darious. Always full of honest and great advice!

[@praautoss6613]

Tenteras Films true true

[@RandomlySet]

People see the likes of Casey Neistat, Peter McKinon etc and think they just picked up a camera and went big. Not realising that they have been playing with video for a long time.... Plus, people think if they watch enough KZbin tutorials, they will all of a sudden be a pro.

[@_olliewashere]

RandomlySet you got to put in the WORK!

[@RandomlySet]

Oh I agree.... I just think people see Casey, Peter, Max etc etc and think it's easy. Also, I think people believe that the gear you have will automatically make you better, which just simply isn't true.

[@omgurheadsgone]

If you watch enough youtube tutorials, and then go out and shoot and practice the techniques and master them, you can become a pro. But most people just watch and watch and watch and never go out and actually shoot anything, or apply the new editing techniques or camera movement or whatever else it is they've learned. You learn the most when you are actually out shooting with your camera, because you'll get a feel for it and try things that no video tutorial will teach you. And then, half the work at least is the editing process, so you have to constantly be shooting and editing small projects if you want to improve.

[@praautoss6613]

RandomlySet true

[@DecaffeinatedPhotography]

Definitely man! Even with a couple years of experience, I'm still learning so much on making KZbin videos, and still have a VERY long way to go.

[@LucaEpifani]

Its not the destination, its the journey!! lets enjoy this time we have RIGHT NOW! great advice mate!

[@Infancinema]

When I first started I did one short film a week. After a year and 52 short films later I shot my first higher budget commercial and I felt ready for that. That’s my recommendation for beginners.

[@TurboBeads]

Infancinema and still putting in great work! Keep it up man, final procrastination ha ha

[@Infancinema]

Justin Bennett I’m very glad you liked this one. I didn’t get many views but it was one of the hardest. One shots are always tricky especially when they’re so many effects involved

[@TurboBeads]

Infancinema i know what you mean, work so hard on projects and they dont get the view time they deserve, so many underated film makers and tubers on this platform. Just know i appreciate your work....

[@Infancinema]

Justin Bennett thanks bro. I appreciate that. 🙏🙏

[@tryhrdcom]

I'm going to check your work out. I have a friend of mine who did this with music. Wrote a song a week for a year, got a ton of experience, and at least a dozen superb songs.

[@kellenlim]

Even as someone who has shot a number of videos before, I find it refreshing to be reminded that starting small is better and much more fun. Thanks for the video!

[@TheFilmLook]

This is exactly why our tagline is "achieving it one shot at a time".

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Truth Bespoken D. Nice one!!

[@storyspice974]

This is very true for Music, making comics, Animation, etc. It's universal. Kaizen

[@DecaffeinatedPhotography]

Damn STRAIGHT man! I couldn't be happier with how we shot my first ever big budget short film. This was done thru making silly KZbin videos, and making crappy mistakes on these small shoots. BUT I also did get experience from watching cinematographers first-hand on set as an AC, so there is an element of observing I reckon.

[@javidbanez222]

Most eye opening, important video I have seen from you yet. Amazing

[@willvelasquez1555]

Your video's help out SO MUCH you don't understand! THANK YOUUUU FOR FILMING!

[@DannyStack]

Sound advice, as always! I spent a LOT of money making a short film on Super16mm a few years ago; it was a great experience & am proud of the film, but could have done it differently/cheaper. Still, all fed into my overall experience. You gotta learn & go.

[@Tlalek]

This is a great lesson. I did sort of the same mistake, though I did some smaller stuff before spending money on my first "real" short. Still it was too complicated shooting for such a project. Now I intend to try and make something smaller.

[@TuzlaGraffitiCity]

I like how you're inventing new ways of "vlogin" to the camera like casey neistat... ( That part when ur holding your camera and looking away while pretending to talk to another camera). This deserves a like

[@TyroneBruinsmaFilms]

I went through the same problem and mistakes, and I feel I needed to do that to learn it, humble myself and try smaller. Valuable advice darious

[@thelostgentleman5096]

I totally agree! I started with baby steps but for some reason I wanted to do way too much. So every time I feel it's overwhelming, I know I need to slow down. Thanks for making this video!

[@anthonyjmcleod]

Very valid points! I'm thankful I didn't have much money to go crazy on gear (still don't have anything fancy) but grinding with what I have has taught me a lot. I've done work with other people's equipment for their projects and realize that I wouldn't be able to perform as well if I didn't start small and keep doing small personal projects.

[@dongortucio374]

Love your videos man, exceptional comments. You always speak of the truth about filmaking and its good to hear all these from someone who knows what he is talking about!! Keep up the good work and influence positive more people!!

[@thegrandpictureshow9729]

This is great advice! I was just getting sick of trying to shoot with my phone. Ready to quit because I can’t afford a camera yet. But I’m def going to continue to shoot what I can with what I have. Keep at it and thanks!

[@RedBlueTalk]

Yep, you're spot on. Each video I try to add 1 new technique or feature at the most. I don't buy new stuff until I'm sure I really need it. I have a lav mic that's 25 years old (model still being sold new), one of my lenses I've had since junior high. Keep it simple, build on.

[@betchu]

I discovered your channel 2 days ago and subscribed after the first video. I want to thank you for all the great advice, tips and tricks about film making. I was like the guy you've described and I realized that I need to take it step by step. Keep up with the great work! Greetings from Romania!

[@chadwin]

haha! I've totally seen this a lot. I started with a T3i and that's it-not even a tripod. But slowly over time I've built up an arsenal of gear as I've needed it and earned it. Too many people just get in the gear envy game. It drives me nuts when people try to make massive projects too when they've never really done the small stuff even....

[@mindsightent]

You give the best advice bro, thanks. I have films and music videos lined up, and haven't started shooting any thing. This advice made me see my mistake and get focus. Oh, and thanks for suggesting the book "Master Shots", it teaching me a lot also. Thanks again. 🎬🎥📷📹

[@SubjectiveGreyMatter]

I'm a hybrid. Got 3 short films under my belt from school, am spending money on my current project but it's not all going to camera & lights; it's makeup, flyers, food 4 crew, props, etc. Getting it to go far aswell. But I probably could throw a few more smaller projs out, but I REALLLY want to get this one done. But its also kinda like 50 mini projs too if you think abt it.

[@Emansid12]

Well said...”create, shoot, repeat” baby steps. Also just a quick fist bump to you for sending some love to Peter McKinnon. Have always been a fan of that wackie Canadian . My two go to’s day in and day out for content are Peter and you. That being said we need to get you more subs,,,your insight is truly inspiring, keep it coming and many thanks.

[@beeman9835]

Just found this channel, it's awesome. Going into short doco's...storytelling etc I'm so glad I watched this video, probably saved me thousands.

[@skya.cramer8709]

So true! I really dig the light glare in your glasses, it’s a really cool look!!

[@OlivertheJoyboy]

Great message D4. Super important. I made videos for years on a like 80 dollar camcorder then when that broke after making a butt load of videos, I upgraded to a T5i. Thanks for the vid

[@Rix_Hernandez]

You’re so right ! I love your style of video. Your Cuts and transitions are so smooth and combined with great advice and personality.... Thanks for sharing!

[@mateo7720]

Exactly what I needed to hear! Thank you so much! I enjoyed your content from the minute I started watching. Looking forward to learning more about filmmaking from you!

[@RyanDavey23]

Thank you mate, I always get thrown off by wanting to purchase loads of shit but you're right. Work with what I've got!

[@TurboBeads]

Great tips and smart, people keep thinking they need to spend big budgets to be successful, put in the work with what you have, take your time be productive. Like you said focus on the details and have fun, just do it!

[@TempestFilms]

This is very true! In every short film I've made, I haven't spent a dime on production costs. The only money I've spent was on gear and software, which I've been accumulating for the past 5 years.

[@tryhrdcom]

These transitions are just amazing and so well weaved into the video.

[@Rockyroadpool]

thanks so much... I'm planning a big project for December. it helped

[@jackthao1190]

Great points. We sometimes get so caught up in the latest gear that we forget about the craft.

[@23Pioro]

Thanks a lot for your insight, Darious! Very very helpful!!!

[@ElliotRuddy]

I really love the handheld thing ! switching between characters when you're acting out two roles works flawlessly and really adds mountains of engagement, as well as giving you a unique style that's not cringeworthy. Honestly super, super good idea and superb execution my man! I know it's only little but it really, really holds massive value!

[@nikstay9428]

I just spent like 4 hours making my Amazon wishlist from recommendations from this channel and then watched this... You got me. Glad you made this before I went crazy.

[@TobiFilms]

Thanks man... this was really good for me to hear. I'm just starting out myself and just this past week I found myself lost in the sauce scouting and researching truckloads of camera gear instead of focusing on the art.

[@trips2gehter387]

its hard haha

[@mohawkdenhollander5963]

This may be one of your best videos yet since it teaches us we don't need much to start out making films. Thanks for the realization.

[@alithyasmicrosoftservices1761]

Great video D - and I totally agree. Trying to do too much to soon has stopped my momentum in its tracks more than once. Very valuable message.

[@vinobeans9542]

Thanks bro! we appreciate this as up and coming film makers.

[@ShutterPop]

I can relate a lot to this video. As a beginner at film, all I want to do is make films. I'd watch all kinds of short films online to get ideas. I'd start writing some stuff down, and then scrap them because I knew it was too expensive to start. Typically when I start the writing process for a film, the first thing I think of is, "is what I am thinking of possible with what I have, and will I need to spend a large amount of money on it." The most I ever spent on a film, was around $100, and let me tell you, it bombed within the first hour. I immediately learned from my mistakes. The good thing is though, I still have the scripts and storyboards. So when I finally feel I have enough experience to re-shoot it, I can.

[@johndeggendorf7826]

Excellent perspective. The 2 most important things in you toolbox, knowhow and experience, cost nothing but your time...and result in the third...confidence.

[@giulioraimondo4170]

I'm one of those new filmmakers. Thank you for this very meaningful and touching words man! thank you!!

[@trips2gehter387]

upload some on youtube!

[@ThePiscesdiva01]

I learned so much more about film making by filming alone. I realized that my Cannon T6 Rebel did not have an external mic option so I had to buy a portable audio recorder. Luckily I found this out before filming but it was tough editing sound.

[@filmnewb1604]

I started to do very short films, less than a minute so far. I use my cell phone which isn't that easy but I'm learning what I can and can't do with it. Also quickly learning what I might need in the future to do things better. Having a blast doing it and my budget is always under a $100. The last one we did was less than $50. Are my shorts awesome? Well, to me yes but overall probably not to most. I think though if I can learn from them than I'm doing what you said Darious and learning quickly and cheaply along with having fun. :) thanks for the tip and all your other cool videos! :)

[@BROSONTHEGO]

Great video man.. appreciate it as a new youtuber i made the same mistakes for long till i took the first step and took the baby step u are talking about 👍

[@alanmatuka]

Thank you, Darious ! This is what friend of mine told me today, work with what you have and buy gear when you'll see you really need it. Thanks again for this great down to earth advice.

[@nickchristod]

The magic is hidden in the small things!!Great speech

[@Error-cs4mp]

so happy I ran into this video! I was on the track to making those mistakes too lol I wanted a boosted board, a dji drone, and a bunch of other stuff!! BUT, I will be working with what I have and make the best of it.

[@wallaceproductions9139]

Preach! My god that is SO SO SO TRUE!

[@tsheposhai4423]

thanks man ,gonna try and keep it small

[@AbbieAllenWriter]

So great to see this video! I'm just starting out and finished a course learning a few filmmaking skills. Not quite sure how to start getting my foot in that door, but THIS VIDEO has been mega helpful! Thank you for your advice :D

[@rippleguys]

Just discovered your channel. Love it.

[@LostUtopiaFilms]

Great tip, and is a reason I'm glad I started to be a filmmaker as a kid a little bit before websites like KZbin blew up. Didn't feel a huge pressure to be great, just shot really bad short films in the backyard with friends until I started to learn what works. If I had tried to tackle a feature instead I would've been crushed by the results.

[@jworthamvideoproductions823]

D4Darious, you are soooo RIGHT! In Filmmaking school, my first movie was 8min long and I had soooo much fun doing it too. It was called 'THE CURSE'! I won several student awards for it and I also enter it into a film festival and won 3rd place. Thank you for this Vlog, people need to hear this!

[@blackumbrellawhiterose3319]

Thank you so much! You might have just stopped me from making a huge mistake. I’m new to filmmaking and I was about to spend hundreds of dollars on gear but because of this video, I realized I may learn so much more from filming with just my iPhone.

[@Dhakadice]

Hey Darious, what's you're take on this? Suppose you're on the 5th draft of a script. Everyone who's read it loves it. Those with film-making experience have been making suggestions during the writing process. One professional screenwriter/director has been giving you advice and showing interest in your project. Your portfolio so far includes... * A silent short film made 15 years ago * One barely-a-music-video for a school project (trying out some techniques) * One simple-yet-ambitious 200$ music video (with loads of extras, angles, movement, spins, removal/cloning, real fire) * A christmas calendar with a greeting and a music video every day (both of which conceived, created and published the same day). Would you say making a full-length movie is out of the question? Personally, I wouldn't mind outsourcing as much as possible to experienced professionals and possibly co-directing with a more experienced director. (I do have a clear vision, right down to camera angles and production design)

[@grahamry1]

Love it man. thanks for all you do.

[@ameykarhade]

This is honestly my fav. video on this channel .... thanks man..

[@SweetLouPhotography]

Great video sir- I found myself in a really similar situation several years ago (ironically my name is Lou too). I will say, though the shoot was ultimately a failure for the reasons you cited, I absolutely learned so much about the process. I learned about the kind of director I needed to be, learned valuable lessons in not biting off more than I could chew. When it happened, it was truly crushing, but nowadays I'm actually kinda glad it happened. Thanks for always putting out brilliant content!!

[@michaeltylermedia]

NEED.ED.THIS.TO.DAY! *luckily I’ve invested in mobile filmmaking gear*(moment lenses, ring light, monopod, audio gear, lights, editing apps etc-all for under the cost of a new canon camera) BUT this just allowed me to be confident to just go out and shoot!!

[@rbninetyfive4336]

So true ! I don't keep my excitement and dreams get the better of me. A lot of friend's and even my parents think it's easy, within a year or so you have thousands of followers and subscribers. But the ugly truth...... it isn't easy and it isn't cheap, you will lose a lot of money and a lot of time ! See it as a hobby, every hobby cost money. Don't push yourself, push video's and your skills produce something and enjoy yourself while you doing that !!!! You'll learn and have fun, + you have something to look back to and see your progress it's sweet and it makes all the effort and money worth it.

[@santibf258]

Thank you so much for your words!

[@giannifioriti7367]

Ps: Check out "The compound effect" by Darren Hardy, an excellent book about how small efforts + time = huge results

[@jmitchvision]

I totally agree Darious, I can take a tip or two from that my self. GOD bless you brother!

[@OG_predatorproductionz]

Great vid as always darious! I swear I'm the king of frugal/DIY filmmaking, I don't break the bank on any projects I do, and still can get a pretty good final product, what's the use of having $5,000 worth of gear with $5 worth of skill? more importantly people think "I need this lens this camera this stabilizer etc." and completely skip the most important part of filmmaking...which is tellin a story. If you would invest just as much time into just pre-pro and actually shooting you'd be surprised how well you'll develop as a creative...it's all about reps! If you guys have time I have a few shorts on my channel! MORE COMING SOON! thanks!

[@srmono]

Wow this was exactly what I needed when I needed. Was about to buy a lot of stuff instead of doing. THANK YOU!

[@HorseandMuleAdventureswithTrai]

Thank you. Just thank you. I needed to hear what you said. Thank you.

[@MichaelHurdleStudio]

Well done. So true. I was like that at one point, until I got a hard reality kick. Shoe! I still might be like that lol.

[@smjrn]

I am constantly trying to remind myself of this. Thanks for the reinforcement.

[@kbmats]

So true.. I couldn't afford a camera or any gear to do films and I was very stressed about it cause I'm a f@#$ perfectionist... but one day I just took my phone (Samsung J1) and with Open Camera I started and it was so fun and helped me a lot to gain confidence and I learned a lot!

[@LesShipsAhoy]

There are no words to properly say thank you for all the knowledge you share and how easily you make it for someone to follow through by removing the excuses one video at a time... thank you sir ,thank you so very very much 😔

[@kylefryar8835]

Honestly amazing advice. I did the same exact thing for audio production. I bought a $2000 microphone and everything I would ever need only to realize later I could do the same thing and have more fun with the $200 microphone with less pressure. Listen to this man!

[@BadKarma714]

I got a Canon T3i For $150 a ring light with stand for $118 TasCam sound Recorder $100 2 rode mics video Mic go and the Micro $160 together I got 3 lens for $90 a 50 mm lens 120 and one kit lens came with the camera got 3 extra battiers for the camera for $18 but this was when I was figuring out my phone was not going to cut it for Airsoft videos I bought most from facebook market place like the lens camera and sound Recorder

[@ThePrimordialChronicles]

BadKarma 714 Well...your quality will lose on it big

[@hustleproductions1461]

I would like to thank you brother man for taking your precious time sharing your knowledge that you've consumed over the years. This platform is a shaping me to a solid form. God bless you ✊

[@kaysenklingler5110]

These are definitely good tips!

[@ScooterWisdom]

I love your videos. Your guidance is awesome. Thank you!

[@outandback6402]

AMAZING ADVICE!!! Start small and build. I think most people want to create, but when push comes to shove...it's not as easy as it looks.

[@stefanbendik26]

Completely agree. I might be the other extreme tho. Having ideas in my mind for years now cause I still dont feel confident enough to shoot them.

[@KandidReviews]

nice thought! I too am going baby steps!

[@ryangrodriguez5758]

That thing you brought up about the mini videos u made in film school practicing certain things would be a cool video to go more in depth about. Unless u already have lol

[@randomerchicken]

Put a big project on the backburner, didn't want to ruin a potential good idea due to inexperience, knowledge and budget. Darius you the real MVP

[@efilms5974]

I like ur glasses dude I’ve took two years on my script and buying the cheap stuff to start off, I also practice with my gear to get used to it and get used to directing

[@aibfilms9721]

Thanx man....will always appreciate your work .....

[@D4Darious]

Tahnk you for watching AIB!

[@artifexrex1578]

My first shoot yep. Still going step by step five years later. We finally made something we like haha

[@JABRANEADIRI]

I'm the first I think who saw this, thumbs up before watching :D Hey Darious, I love your videos man, I suggest you make more behind the scenes of your work, and how normal footage can be great after editing. I almost give up on my dream of being a filmmaker, but you motivated me maaaaan, I really appreciate it, thank youuuu.

[@D4Darious]

Thank you for the suggestion Brutha. I appreciate your support. I'll see what I can do on that end :) Hang in there!

[@JABRANEADIRI]

Thanks maaan

[@dariusz.9119]

Great content D4! It's good to be back. Now I have to watch you other videos I missed. So much candys :D

[@765chris]

It's hard not to obsess over new gear, but you're right. It is more fun and less stressful when you manage with what you have

[@primoschemo7567]

Yo! This guy knows what he's talkin' about. Much success to you sir!

[@LeeviAroviita]

Dude i love your style! The camera movements really support your talk! Very interesting style:)

[@JoseFrescobar]

My guy! Thank you sir for spreading the word this is very true!!!

[@COMVproductions]

Yeah, the easy step towards "look I'm going after my dreams" is the checkout button on Amazon. It's makes us feel like we are getting serious. But the headaches, joys, trials, and triumphs of planning and pre-production, though harder, is really what dream chasing is about.

[@RobDymott]

That thumbnail looks like it’s from space. I like to get videos done as fast as I can, I create vlogs and try to make a topic/story for that vlog - I try to always focus on the content rather than the gear. But the gear really helps the content, sometimes. Thanks man! You always part some great advice dude