What Makes a Video Cinematic?

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Do you ever watch a video that just looks 'Cinematic'? It's a difficult look to describe, as there are no set rules on a cinematic image.. but today I am going to try my best to break it down.
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Visually appealing, educational, and a nice haircut, well done.👌🏻

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Right when I was thinking "I want to make my videos look more cinematic" and then BOOM! Mumbo uploads a video so fresh it only has 52 views.

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You make them cinematic mumbo You do

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I know, don't they look awesome?

[@ExtremeMelon]

Inspirational

[@DMadHacks]

That sweet 21:9 aspect ratio can also make a video cinematic as well.

[@cmdrnachoman5864]

Finally, someone actually rendered the video in 21:9, and not just cropped the image.

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[@xHadesStamps]

This video is in *2:1!*

[@xHadesStamps]

@Tomas Bez That's 1'280:1049, or, if you want to approximate while still being *anywhere* close, 128:105. I think I'd rather it be in 64:27 (2.37:1, as cinematographers incorrectly say). Actually, I'd rather it be in 2:1, 16:9, 8:5, 3:2, or, even better, 4:3 (my tablet's one of those standard tablets). And it does *not* make a video cinematic, it's a placebo effect.

[@DiamaraldGaming]

This video is also cinematic 😀😀

[@Mumbo]

I'm glad you think so :)

[@joshuanelson5212]

Top stuff Mumbo! Little things i think you missed out...Letter boxing-How it makes your videos look cinematic. Camera Angles, Story line/tone/emotion (you did explain it the episode before). Either way, this is one of your best videos yet! Keep up the great work Mumbo!

[@ScikoticButcher]

I'm really loving these type of short films. Keep doing these. Your studio set up vid really helped me with gettinf mine going. Especially when youre talking about audio!!!! I took your advice and got the Focusrite Scarlet Solo, and WOW!!! what a drastic improvement over just a phantom power supply. That and moving the PC tower away from where I sit so the Mic doesnt pic up the fan noises. All of this has also landed me a small gig doing voice overs for commercial too. THANK YOU!! I have learned so much from watching these!!! Keep up the amazing work.

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Great as always! Appreciate the small filming lesson as always :D

[@Mumbo]

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That type of video makes me think while watching. It relaxes me as well. Keep up the good work.❤️

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[@Amber_B]

It's funny how 'professional' TV shows and movies spend all this money on lighting and cameras yet I don't consider it 'cinematic' (and the video explains why)

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Coming back after 4 months and its all still AWESOME

[@haydeng.2377]

Mumbo, the shots in this video looked magnificent! Although I am not really interested much in cinematography, I sort of have an idea of what a professional film should look like. My dad is a professional cameraman over here in the US and I have see his whole process before on turning a video clip into a piece of art. His passion has gone more toward photography now but his photos don't turn out any less amazing than his videos. You have really been outdoing yourself lately and I can't wait to see more and watch as you progress.

[@Austin-on4zr]

Easy. It's cinematic when Mumbo makes the video.

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I could watch your videos over and over and over..... I mean i watched you video about the importance of a story 3x and i'm still not bored. Mumbo keep it up!

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Thank you, that means a lot :)

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that cause its got a good story!

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K0rniMann I’m sorry but did you just say boring old England? Try the U.S.

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Meen, i've never seen your vlogs, but they're so relaxing and interesting, great job!!

[@saulomon1700]

what makes a video cinematic? the fact that its shot by mumbo!!! another great video, this is really helpful and i'll definitely use these tips to improve my film making

[@TotallyPorff]

I’m glad another Mumbo vlog video is out. I was pretty mad today, cause google disabled one of my accounts for some random reason, so I decided to watch this video to help cheer me up, and it worked a treat. I love your videos dude, even if it’s about something technical like this, it’s atmosphere is really emotional and helps keep me happy. Mumbo, you are truly someone special.

[@robert58]

Your films get better everytime... Keep doing this!!!!!!!

[@theirishninja2070]

I felt that this video had an actual plot instead of just shooting a scene at the park or something of that nature. Some of your other videos, while having amazing shots, were boring and it felt like there was soooo many other things to do other than watch a video about some guy testing a drone. These past few videos have been great. They are captivating and interesting and i love the style of telling a story in the background. Keep it up Mumbo!

[@rev_dude]

I do theatre lighting, but a lot of the same principals apply. Keep up the good work :D

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Such a wonderful video, love it!

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Great video! Very informative and great footage! Love the second channel!

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These videos are just amazing... you are truly going to do great things in the future with your filming I’m calling it now 💙

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Why am i getting a vibe of mumbo stoping the minecraft channel and start work for movie industries

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Gran Torintino He does both

[@Mumbo]

I'm not stopping the Minecraft channel anytime soon! :D

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[@Dreymasmith]

What makes something cinematic is a tough one. You did a good job of trying to explain it. And yeah, lighting is so important. To take a really strident example, look at film noir, where lighting is central to the mood and feel of the whole film, where it can tell you about a character, build suspense, etc. So it's not just about a "look" but ties into so much more. I love watching your progression through this journey you are on. Thanks for sharing it with us.

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Wow! I’ve been looking forward to another video on the filming channel. It’s amazing what results you can get if you put your mind to it. Well done Mumbo, best yet! Keep it up Mumbo. Your work is truly incredible!

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The quality of your videos is incredible. It really shows the work and dedication you're putting in each video. Thanks for bringing such content on both channels!

[@SurajBoddu]

Beautiful video!! And not to forget 21:9 haha

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I really like how u don’t post on this channel every day like u do on the Minecraft channel. It shows that u really spend ur time on these. Great video!

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Love this, very much excited to watch you get more and more cinematic!

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There is no way to express the amount of support I have for you. May you be blessed throughout your career.

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Great movie i mean video

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Hey I used to be a huge fan of your minecraft videos as a kid. I always would rush home looking for a hermit craft. As all things come and go so did minecraft for me and just as with any youtuber. A thought pop into my head I wonder what are they up to? I looked up mumbo jumbo and found the still lasting minecraft content, but under I saw mumbo vlogs. When I saw your first video of your story I had a huge connection. In high school I was enrolled in a journalism program where the teacher kept telling me the same things. She also taught us how to take cinematic shots, but said no matter how much or how little effort you put in some just look good. After watching this consider me subscribed and I hope to see more great stuff from you.

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Helpful and fantastic video

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This is absolutely amazing! Keep up the amazing work!

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These videos really are looking amazing now. I'm never disappointed.

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Your videos are so good!

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That small cinematic project looked fantastic! More please!

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Mumbo Mumbo. You're too brilliant. I love this journey that you're bringing us on while you learn more and more about filming. Please, keep it up.

[@scottishjohn1]

Personally I don’t film videos or really take a lot of interest in cinematography but I did find this video really intriguing and it shows how much work you and other cinematographers put into your work and videos I now have much more respect for you all .

[@nurhairulanordin7409]

This is great! It shed some "light" to one of the most important things to consider in both photo and video! Looking forward to more films like this! Really inspiring! :)

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I really like this way of giving advice that your doing Keep up the great work. (really enjoy the passion you put in all of your video's.)

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WoW !!!! The last clip was just wonderful. 😊

[@davidklby3897]

Lovely as always!

[@Furree_68]

You are so right here Mumbo. I did some still photography and an image can change so dramatically if you put some time and effort in getting the light correct. Still waiting for those RED videos though. Love these videos Mumbo.

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Mumbo, you are one of the few people to inspired me to learn photography and how cameras work and everything like that. Your videos are awesome. Keep up the good work.

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You really have done an awesome job in filming those stock footage in the park ! you've became a lot better since your first vlog

[@durnsidh6483]

Wow, this is so sinilar to what I was taught in digital arts (Photoshop class). Manipulating light and light sources is a big part of photo editing and is really important in making surreal pieces look cohesive.

[@markov1300]

Your films just keep getting better!

[@anomatricwizard7015]

Great video, one again! Could you maybe make a video on how to start with filming? Like what camera's are good for beginners, what software etc.

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Another great video man❤💪

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BOOM another amazing video by the one and only MUMBO!!!!!

[@ThomasGrillo]

Thanks for doing this one. It took me a couple of years just to come "close" to mastering lighting, especially three point lighting. The hardest bit for me is, I'm legally blind. when I setup for a shoot in studio, I'm constantly having to run back and forth between set and camera, to check sample footage, or shots, to see if I've got it right. It's bloody hard.Thanks, and keep up the great works!

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I love your videos on this Channel. I first started watching your mumbo-jumbo channel and heard about this one and ever since I have been watching your videos and becoming very hooked on photography and videography. And if you could please consider making more videos on this channel I would love it and I'm sure others would too!!

[@MysterysStuff]

Amazing as always, keep up the good work man

[@SirMillz]

Thank you for this video! You just helped me in a big way. I'm just now getting started making videos and I am hooked on buying a bunch of new kit, when Lighting is so extremely important.

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Good job Mumbo!

[@AaronGRandall]

You keep getting better, Mumbo! Keep up the good work!

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Gorgeous, the vid is great as usual. Keep it up!!

[@madiii_luke00]

Wow all I can say is wow. I don’t even shoot videos but the way you make this films are so interesting and beautiful

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Your videos are always amazing!

[@TheGumiBear]

Black borders on the top & bottom Boom, cinematic over 9000

[@EasyGoingMC]

Awesome as always! Love these videos!

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Really cool! I love it.

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Hey mumbo I just want to say that you are a huge inspiration and keep me motivated to make short movies. Thank you😃😃

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That was absolutely stunning

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I love how your makeing your newest videos they've been amazing

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This is very pleasant to watch, I'm enjoying this.

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Great video! Glad that you showed some clips from abandon visuals, they are an extremely underrated channel! :)

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So inspirational! 😉👍

[@BuBBles177]

Great Video here!!! Super useful topic I have been trying to record and put together some quality Drone videos for a while now. As you would expect I started off being pretty bad at getting solid video however, after looking all over the internet at examples and such and I keep getting drawn back to your DJI Drone videos. They are really cool to watch and learn from. Do you have any more advice regarding Drones as camera platforms? You know, "tips and tricks"?

[@maxgreece1]

Great shot of the swan, really impressive.

[@youtubemashup851]

I really like the way u take the video ,showing some clips and taking over it

[@crypticmeans1505]

Mumbo I love all your channels and all of your videos. I also really love hermit craft.

[@Y2Jayy]

Insightful as always Mumbo/Oli KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! I will definitely take ur advice into consideration when I become a YT channel

[@Jaemou]

Beautifully done. :)

[@alexgramada7020]

Wind, earth, water, fire, LED lights. These are the elements that make mumbo's vlogs look so good.

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Amazing cinematic feeling with this video!

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You are an artist! What a great video!

[@anammorar]

Thanks for the new video, Oli!

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Another Wonderful Video!!!

[@JF743]

That's pretty cool! I wish to one day make a career of drone pilot and I'm not sure yet what field would be more interesting. I'm not very artistic, but I am very technical, I have no problem with the flying and I love to learn about photography/videography. A big thank you for sharing your experience with your viewers. If you are going to do a mini series of videos on the subject, you should make a playlist for later reference. ;)

[@f81z86]

Oli, you are very talented! keep up the good work!

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Great video, Mumbo!

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omg mumbo i love ur work soo mutch

[@WildTrekkerPlays]

Great Advice! Photography is all about painting with light and film is just a series of photographs!

[@8bitstella]

this is actually beautiful

[@ThinkCleverAndSmart]

I like to give feedback to these type of videos. Usually by telling you how good something looked, or if there was something you could improve. I'm not good myself at making cinematic videos, but sometimes, people watching sees things that the creator doesn't. This time, I couldn't find anything that could go with some improvement. I mean, nothing is perfect, but at the same time, perfect is relative to the people watching, and to the purpose of the video. In my opinion, this was as perfect as it ever has to be. I love your work. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to watch it. :)

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Amazing stuff!

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Cool! I’m really liking this type of video! :-)

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This is really good!!

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George Peals I agree

[@itzch0colatewaffleyt53]

Well done mumbo. Im a huge fan

[@WavyDane]

Most definitely depth of field,lighting, good low light performance, and black bars. Now that's cinematic.

[@ChlopherRP]

Amazing work bumbo