when you think you know everything, you don’t

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[@LifeOfRiza]

ketchup on mac and cheese or no????

[@bhikhta]

Nope.

[@afdalsallahuddin4189]

Noo

[@felixalfonso9707]

For my first mac and cheese, I added tomato sauce. Highly recommend. ^_^

[@aipilot6795]

Down to try anything. Ketchup on eggs is good so why not 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@Socks-and-Dave]

Salt and pepper, but not ketchup, please... :)

[@MattMort]

Already a new video 5 days after the last! Really cool to see the lighting process behind the videos. I don't know why I assumed you were shooting everything in natural light this whole time, but it makes sense that you would be using lights for certain shots. Love the work, Kariza!

[@LifeOfRiza]

huge compliment thank you! I’m always trying to make the lighting look natural 😁

[@HawkeJourney]

Haha, I also totally get the natural light assumption!

[@VimblesArt]

you totally desillusionized me too with this one, i thought you were just blessed with good weather and a nice south/west facing window fdjkasjfl@@LifeOfRiza

[@CACCOTWORLD]

For most of us it’s all you got tho 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@edwardleefilms]

"can we eat now" after a long day of filming is so relatable 😂

[@ThatOtherAkshat]

Been reading this book called ‘Creative Confidence’ and it states this mindset called The Beginner’s Mind. Always be open to learning, doesn’t matter the time, place or age. I feel this video captures exactly why we need that! Great lighting breakdown, Riza :)

[@MrUganda01]

Kariza makes you realize that you don't need to go to school to be good at something. Love seeing you win, and keep doing you Kariza. It inspires the rest of us to wake up and do what we love too.

[@RenaTayYT]

Always amazed how you film a simple story like an art. You make it look seamless and easy!

[@will-la]

Riza, you are on your way to creating something special with this channel. Everything from the visuals to the storytelling - this is art. If you ever produce a course on your color grading process, I'll be the first to register!

[@RenaTayYT]

You just said what I wanted to say !! 🙌🙌🙌

[@kte909]

I will be the second to register! :) @@RenaTayYT

[@hancletube]

The product plug was smooth!

[@julie_szn]

always a comedic treat when these two reunite 🧡 thank you Riza, for the lesson yet again~

[@SikandersDesifoodadventures]

You are too humble, you are good at your craft and the same way you are looking up to people, be aware that people are looking up to you too! I love the atmosphere of your videos, the angles of your shot and most importantly the time you take to improve this because people watch that video in those few minutes but mostly I think a lot of people dont realise the time and effort it takes to reach that level of filmmaking! Keep up the good work!

[@ajstokesy87]

really appreciate the subtle whip pan at 4:55. Nicely executed

[@patgmtan]

Every vid you put out has a story to tell and something I learn from each time 😢 Thank you, Riza! (The lighting design is just amazing at how it looks so natural)

[@J-Tea]

Your videos give me a 2000’s indie movie kinda vibe and I love it. Thanks for being an inspiration as I aspire to create similar one day (:

[@nowi4437]

everytime I watch your video it gives me calmness and giving me this kind of feeling that I should keep moving forward in life. you have this energy that can motivate a lot of people. thank you, riza!!!

[@mjordan812]

At 78 years of age, every time I think that I have something nailed, it is pointed out to me (sometimes less gracefully than I would prefer) that I haven't. You never stop learning. Love your videos and your insights.

[@dinosoup]

I found your channel by accident about 6 months ago and im so thrilled to see youre finally starting to blow up. Keep em coming!

[@PicyPoe]

All those shots, angles! I can watch it all day!

[@Luna_E-Clips]

Kariza your videos are an inspiration! I have watched them twice over and I still want to see them again. You are so talented and an inspiration to us filmmakers out here who are just starting out. Thank you for sharing your talented cinematic artworks in the world.

[@camerachronicles7]

To be honest I only discovered your channel about a month ago but somehow your videos make me feel like I know you like a friend lmao. You seem so real and genuine, and I think that's a hard thing to achieve in this day and age of KZbin, social media, etc. Thanks for your incredible videos and I can't wait to see more in the future!

[@HawkeJourney]

Haha, I totally feel the same! Can't wait to see what she will be creating next!

[@alifilmstuff]

Absolutely love it! Lighting is one of the hardest things for me, an excellent composition is nothing without lighting! And your message about always learning, my mum even tells me, "Even if you become the best, there is always something to learn". It is such a strong message, this video was an inspiration and a reminder to always keep on learning! ❤

[@frombrisa]

I love this video!! I have always stayed in my little bubble “trying” to learn and take more steps to what I want but, I never actually try. Ur videos are always inspiring! Thank you 🫶🏼✨

[@Jadasic]

I love how you switched the light off and it turned on, "the little details"

[@sebs247]

You make me forget I'm watching a KZbin video. Love how you weave a story into it. So well done

[@AerialWaviator]

Seeing the light, and learning! What a poetic mix of topics. I'm captivated by your ability to tell smaller stories within a short story timeline. The outro scene, shot up towards backlit clouds with the various lights in the background. A few time-lapse jumps in cloud motion naturally highlight that not everything is perfect, and can be improved.

[@FlorenceRyan]

Hahaha Kariza this was funny!!Love when you add more personality and wit to the videos. I loved the message, love that you keep learning- super inspiring!

[@orlundoexplainsai]

You are really mastering the art of storytelling through visuals.

[@vietvu5555]

I love your content, your humor, your way of filming, and your music, sounds you mix. Truly Find your videos informative, motivating and entertaining. Love it. 😊

[@HawkeJourney]

Riza is a proof that you can learn Flimmaking yourself without ever going to film school and still making amazing videos.

[@LifeOfRiza]

thank you!!!

[@luisdeltoro1]

Your friend is awesome and so supportive ❤

[@JustFelipeBrito]

Riza, you've inspired me so much with your videos that I started my own thing here on YT too. After seeing your style of storytelling and growth on the platform I believed again that it's possible to create nice videos and get people to appreciate it. P.S. 2 videos in a week? Best week ever haha 🥰

[@createwithgloria]

Ciao Felipe 🙋🏽 Hi, mi chiamo Gloria. I was interested and clicked on your comment cos of your name. I'm Nigerian but I've been learning Italian for the past few months now, cos I fell in love with the language and honestly have it in my life plan to move to Italy sometime by 2026 for my Masters. Also, I checked out your videos and wow, they're really nice!!😊 Riza has also inspired me to start filming and documenting my life. I find myself experimenting filming from multiple angles to create mini vlogs, but with just my phone and natural lighting, there's only so much I can do. But, I plan to use what I have for now and keep learning. Next year, I'll start posting to KZbin too. Can we be friends?😃

[@SuzyTurner]

I love learning...I'm always trying to find new things to get creative with, for example. It's the main reason I started up my KZbin channel again! Great video. I must check out those lights!

[@100VideoProject]

You're already amazing as you are but it's also so admirable that you consistently work on improvement. Hope I can work with you one day! You need to let us know when you get a cinematography gig.

[@jacobzatorsky]

Damn these vlogs just hit different

[@AndrewChee]

as an aspiring teacher, you are 100% right on becoming a lifelong leaner! everyone has more to learn with every aspect of life!

[@ShripatiDev2]

I can't imagine I subscribed to your channel in May this year when you had 16K subscribers! Just so crazy how time passes. Congratulations on this huge growth Riza!

[@LifeOfRiza]

thanks for sticking around !! :)

[@aminaishakuvlogs]

Riza I never get tired of watching your videos

[@ritchiewong16]

Hi Kariza 👋, I think that being a lifelong student (especially with a curious and open mind) is one of the best things we can do with our lives, and I’m so glad I learned I can do just that. It’s even more worth it when we choose to enjoy the experience and/or make the best of it while we can. Sending you lots of love!!! ❤️❤️❤️🤗

[@HawkeJourney]

Lifelong student? More like lifelong curiousity-cat!😆Couldn't agree more, I used to rely on school to teach me, but now I understand the key of learning Is just like a mental playground!

[@MentoManto]

ur amazing riza. ur cinematic work teaches me lots of stuff. thanks.

[@paramoir]

night to day shots are always so fun to watch!! anyway love some of your insights about freelancing and just generally love your content, makes me appreciate a lot of things like being in film school more :]

[@ColtKirwan]

I loved the walkie talkies

[@LifeOfRiza]

and i love YOU

[@GoldShawFarm]

This was really well done! Great job!

[@theasianjenn]

I love the reminder!! Thanks so much! 😊❤

[@tuyetbeauty]

Love how you film everything, your videos are so engaging. Hope to be even half the creator you are one day ❤❤❤❤

[@callumbronn]

She's so good🙏🏽

[@MegShinagawa]

I love your style! It's so wholesome and real, yet cinematically really beautiful 🥰

[@jimmystewartuk]

You’re awesome Riza 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 filming at any time with this setup and have consistent results 🙌🏼

[@DepecheMode5]

I adore your vibe and this channel, thank you so much.

[@jonpauloson]

100% agree, life is continuous learning.

[@janieisbored]

Riza, your videos are such an inspiration. Thanks for doing what you do, this is art!

[@AMARINS]

Your videos are gorgeous! Super inspiring! I found your channel recently because I wanted to learn how to make my own silly little vlogs more cinematic and beautiful and have been binge watching you videos ever since :) I love how you tell stories! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Lance_Pineda]

omg! this is amazing lighting

[@talenap]

Your videos are so refreshing love it!

[@minhdo1632]

INCREDIBLE video as always! I've been wanting to get more into filming and the shots in this video are just amazing! Also, I can imagine you having to go back and forth to set up your camera before each shot lol

[@jerrywaynecalloway]

You really was born for this. I wish you was my mentor. I also, wanna become a better film-maker.

[@amaasemaga]

always doin the vlog cinematic movie thing in absolute style! didnt expect another video so soon. So Good!

[@bydiksha]

Wonderful cinematographer, i always feels refreshed after watching your videos❤ also congratulations you are almost close to 500k🎉

[@VerrelRizkyAznan]

Keep it going. I love your content. It inspires me to do more and stop tearing myself down so hard

[@DDTear]

your video made me feel so peaceful. Thank you Riza!

[@penaazvalecha]

I never thought you didn't go to film school! You are SO good!!

[@Joo0boz]

Absolutely loved this video ! 👏👏👏

[@vfxstar7019]

Been wanting to learn more about lighting as well, great video!

[@HashiraHatake]

lol okay okay id say yes I have done it a few times idk why it just was a taste adjustment. And keep being amazing and humble as can be =)! Glad everything worked out Riza!

[@goranristic1986]

I discovered you recently Riza and am so glad that you got that sponsored lights and equipment. Love to see your vids.

[@Itsluleone]

your videos are so inspiring to me. can’t even explain it.

[@Thestudykin]

those are really nice lights this is def a win!

[@Longdayvlog]

Good to see your videos back on track again. Keep up, my friend!

[@AndyKow]

that is wonderful advise. thank you for taking time to share your experiences with all of us.

[@vonnydu]

Your last 6 videos are sponsored videos, but I'm not complaining since each of them is crafted so beautifully. Keep creating Riza!

[@osjosipajurjastrossmayera2010]

I hope so in future there will be will be more non sponsored content, cause I came on her channel because of her stories, not because of stories about products, tho.

[@Sarah3418]

But those sponsored ones has her story. She is a video maker, cameras and lights are a huge part of her day and in the ende she teach us a lesson, never stop learning. To me this all makes a lot of sense. @osjosipajurjastrossmayera2010

[@osjosipajurjastrossmayera2010]

I repeat, I didn't prepaid on her channel to watch stories about products. I want to watch her personal stories, aboslutely free from comercials, like they were in a begginig. At least, I hope so in a future she will make them again, cause last 6 video were paid ones. No freedom there (just money). She should choose to make at least one where she would be absolutely free. That is non forced art and that's why I am here. @@Sarah3418

[@meghanadontireddy6002]

​@@osjosipajurjastrossmayera2010She made one called "All You Have to do Is Start" which was unsponsored. The sponsored videos have a story too, the products are just one part of it. Plus, these videos are art which take lots of time to make, when she can be working as a freelancer instead, and KZbin AdSense does not pay much to her because most of her audience is young people who are not from western countries. I personally am okay with her adding a relevant sponsor into her video because it benefits her and she makes a story independent of the products

[@khalidantwi]

Another banger 🔥🔥 Your videos are so anti “KZbinr” that it’s cool to know that you can succeed on KZbin with pleasing cinematic and storytelling that’s chill and genuine 💙. keep inspiring us 👍

[@BradyBessette]

This looks 🔥

[@LifeOfRiza]

Thanks Brady!

[@divyagadhavi1773]

I'm so addicted to your videos it's so aesthetically beautiful, so fine!!🌸🤍🤌🏻

[@noisackda2564]

Your videos are like wonderful short indie films. Love it!

[@eiji5865]

Hey Kariza! I just want to say that I absolutely love you videos. They inspire me to go back and do the things that I really want to do. I'm happy to let you know that I am writting again and hopefully shoot these shots and create films again, like I did back when my reality are just exams and allowance.

[@cooltrucly]

kariza talking to us while her friend is working hard in the back is funny to me

[@BuildMontage]

Four years in doing KZbin and I found your channel recently because I was looking to learn more about how to film by myself.. ALWAYS a student. Keep up the great work 🙌

[@Discovering.jess.]

I recently found your channel and have been binge watching allll your videos❤

[@joshuaaruiz]

You are an inspiration Riza! This video was amazing 👏🏼

[@CooperTurnerVlogs]

Nice video, Riza. I love the consistency lately. ❤

[@KillerTacos54]

Another killer video! Thank you for once again making my day

[@israelcruz6934]

Thank you Lord for this Life of Riza channel

[@noozhatwara2061]

Green suits you so well❤. Your content is so refreshing to watch.

[@Estykofficial]

Kariza you are such an inspiration. Thank you

[@iangitonga1252]

I like your videos, they're calming

[@talita5014]

Mulher você arrasa na edição, uma vibe de série/ filme...aguardando claquete 🎬para o próximo vídeo😊

[@lauskisilmars]

I'm recently thinking a lot about fraze " where I whant to be". And more I think about it the more my road disappears. What I wanted to say that for me Instead of" where I whant to be" I say " how I whant to go " 😊👋. Your work is amazing. Really inspiring and there is so many things to learn from you. I like the tone of your speech. Not too loud, pushy. Really pleasent to listen ❤.

[@alexis_keith]

As always, your videos are sooooo good 👏🏻

[@dearjenn_]

Great video! Lighting has been something I'm trying to improve especially filming in the UK. The gloomy weather makes natural light difficult to grasp. Thanks for the helpful tips! 🥰

[@nicholaskurzak]

aria's is so brutally honest and supportive at the same time 😭

[@LifeOfRiza]

a real one 😂😭

[@melon1954]

I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL SM ISTG

[@TheYaBoyKevin]

I love your color grading. The lights are so cool.

[@LIPBALMKIXXXTV]

i needed to hear this thank you

[@francesleones4973]

I gotta admit that I've been feeling stuck in terms of my skills. Mostly because I've been too tired and lazy to try learning new things 😞 Watching this video is reminding me that it's never too late to learn new things. I just gotta be brave enough to try and embrace failures and mistakes.

[@lilyeti]

that lighting setup is so cool, literally looks like natural light! good video once again🔥 learning new stuff everyday, is the key to your dreams fr

[@user-lc1eb6bj7j]

Just feels like watching a good movie❤

[@alixquintos6287]

damn those lights are so good. i see them in my wedding shoots but damnnnnn for a vlog! gz Riza!

[@bradymwilson]

This is great! Lifelong learning is soo crucial 👌🏻

[@Angelesapollo]

I was waiting for this, watching the Vlog now, but was eager to comment even before done watching❤️✨

[@brenda5297]

Amazing videography! ❤ You are so talented! 🎉😊

[@Spider-Nefilo]

I've never commented on this channel (that i remember) but you're truly the G.O.A.T Kariza!! Since i discovered ur channel i try to never miss an upload and i mean yeah i guess just wanna say i LOVE your videos and your contagious passion for Filmmaking and storytelling 😌✨ Also the title and theme of this vid are really on par with something i read today in a really good book... can't be just a coincidence 👀. LOVE UR VIDSSS ♥️

[@Spider-Nefilo]

And also probably no one will get this "reference" but the whole lighting/sponsor part really reminded me of Rob Ellis haha. Both great Filmmaking channels

[@TejasThakare]

nailed the lighting setup!

[@atoproductionsforreal]

Yay! Rizza is posting more! I'm all in for this!