CRUSH Your Cinematography With These 5 Tips (I Wish I Knew These When I Started)

[@YCImaging]

Which one of these tips helped you the most?

[@SamuelPeterr]

Yes!!

[@Kerketta0008]

Full Tutorial of colour grading and out door shoot without any light kit just use camera lens gimbal and nd filter

[@GuruTalksWithMrGuru]

Frame up on close ups, and filming on shadow side of subject something always tried to stay away from by adding light. Yc 💪

[@georg4651]

The tip about filming the shadows was really good. Haven't heard that one before but it could not be more accurate

[@alexandrelima3697]

The "frame for tge wide shot first" really helped

[@phucmapvlog]

I can’t believe how I used to film sitting up against the wall, and thought it actually looked good. Thanks for the tips, that shadow side tip is a game-changer

[@YCImaging]

Lmaooo no really me too!

[@jacksonlusagalika]

exactly me too

[@VasilyGurzhiy]

would you say that this looks bad because of that blank white at the bg? kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGmrf5WbftKoZpI

[@roykim5559]

Filming on the shadow side is one way of saying “far side key”. It’s a common cinematography technique that filmmakers use to create contrast, emotion and depth. They put the key light on the far side of shooting to have a 2-1 or 3-1 lighting ratio. 2 stops on the far side and 1 stop on the fill.

[@mondobytes]

Hold your shot has saved me a ton, I can't tell you how many times I've used clips after "cut" was called and it's after where sometimes the magic happens. Great tips too, I don't shoot music videos but filming wide first was a good one I'll have to remember if I ever do.

[@SPICYHOTNEWS]

Legend himself

[@dustintverzosa]

Yo I'm with you on shooting medium to close up shots. That's my fav/ go to shot. Always find myself not having enough wide shots.

[@dkkeyz8815]

YC you are one of my KZbin teachers! Will be 100%. 1) hold the shot. 2) frame for your wide 3) separation 4) don’t shoot to the bright side. (Guilty haha true story) 5) come on, white walls? You need something to look at. These are all things I need to try harder to remember when planning and filming. Thank you!

[@DiegoLPedroza]

I’m a music video director and all of these reminded me of when I was starting out too. Filming on the shadow side is a game changer and something I’ll never give up from my style.

[@mckennaparker4593]

I love your music videos and commercials Diego 🙏🏼

[@YCImaging]

Appreciate the support!

[@DiegoLPedroza]

@@mckennaparker4593 Thank you means a lot x

[@DiegoLPedroza]

@@YCImaging Thank you for giving a voice to music video directors man. Cheers

[@smurfrock]

I like that tip about getting things out of the wide shot first.

[@jv8studios]

Same great tips, how is your cinematography going?

[@smurfrock]

@@jv8studios Always room for improvement for me. Slow but surely.

[@jv8studios]

@@smurfrock awesome ! It would great collab on some projects ?

[@smurfrock]

@@jv8studios Do you have a instagram or website or both?

[@AMLFilms]

The shadow side is one of my favorite.

[@VAScratchKing]

I'm an absolute beginner getting ready to switch up to putting my face in front of the camera (1st camera purchased last month) and complete rookie, but taking tidpits and finding amazing creators like you with knowledge, experience, and transparency and truly appreciate that even in my novice side. All the tips are great because they came from a place of understanding what we can use relative to what you've been through. Keep doing your thing and much love in 2021 and beyond!

[@MattAitia]

These tips are soo underrated. Whenever I'm holding a shot I make sure to count to 10 in my head. If possible I also try to do a location scout to find the best times of day and make sure the walls aren't white 😉. Happy new year!

[@YCImaging]

Happy new year! 🎊

[@AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing]

I used to cut every shot off too soon. I was worried about running out of space on those tiny SD cards back in the day.

[@chr1staki]

Terabitez!

[@jaxx-inspiregrowcreate2862]

Be patient when you’re shooting and it will be a complete game changer

[@YCImaging]

100%! The pressure makes it hard, but it definitely helps if you just take your time to come up with the best possible shots.

[@tchekesarecords]

Thank You YC For Been There For Us During 2020 , You’re A Helpful Person, May God Keep Blessings You, I Wish You A Happy New Year 🎊 Keep Do What You Doing 🙌🏽

[@YCImaging]

Happy New Year!

[@geemaree3456]

ALL these tips are such a huge help! Eg Holding the frame and filming in the shadow side - thank you! Keep making the dope videos

[@bakerc98]

Filming shadowed side of your subject is my favorite tip of this set. Love your videos bro, keep up the amazing work.

[@YCImaging]

One of my favorites!

[@agentastr0]

My favorite tips were the white wall and the filming on the shadow side of your subject. Thank you for these tips.

[@zamitfilms6005]

Filming from the shadow side is the most valuable tip... I used to do exactly what you described. Lights on max and just fight my shadow... Love your content man... Dope!!!

[@StephenCarmona]

Lighting your wide shot first major time saver. Holding your shots was something I learned in my first big production. These days I practically wait to cut till beyond the shot being broken.

[@diversedad7954]

Filming on the shadowed side is for sure the best tip. Exactly why us pros back light 99% of our stuff or if it's front lit we shoot on the shadowed side also called shooting the "short light".

[@Buck5Productions]

For newbies - Fantastic tips. For veterans - great reminders. 👍🏾💯

[@westerfordandsmith1333]

I quite often don't have much of a choice when it comes to white walls so I liked that idea of pointing a different color light at it

[@davidvazquez8225]

My favorite tip was filming in front of shadows! I love that!

[@MoniJohnson]

That tip about framing for wide shots first is the one. I hadn't even thought of that but it would greatly improve my workflow. I agree about separation of your subject 100% too. Funny, I had an artist say once that he didn't feel a video was professional unless everything was in focus (no shallow depth of field at all) and lit the same way. I was like, "Dude, I ain't interested in shooting your videos then".

[@nuleaves]

and congrats again on the baby! So glad they’re doing well!

[@TyroneLT]

2 of them stand out for me: Filming on the shadow side When I started doing this it really helped me to understand that lighting isn't just about exposure. It's about contrast. That difference between light and shadow. And knowing how much control we can have over it. Holding shots I like that you brought up this being important especially in documentary-style shooting. One of my first jobs was as an assistant editor on a reality TV show. Watching back footage, this was one of the most important things I learned. Holding shots to let the action happen in front of the camera.

[@waltsteinmetz]

Film on the shadowed side! Love your vids.Happy New Year!

[@YCImaging]

Happy new year!

[@thirdeye200]

Bro, welcome back. I feel like your latest videos are you back on form again. I am starting to feel your passion for filming again. Keep it up. Hope you had a great Christmas and hope you have a great new year. May 2021 bring you more success and more blessings.

[@joshthecreative5789]

My two favorite tips are holding shots and also film the shadow side of the subject

[@AshiaDW]

I loved the shadow tip! I found myself accidently doing that today and honestly.. when I switched to the bright side. Whew it was rough

[@drummer_for_life1870]

Yo I just discovered you last week and I have been going through watching your videos. Just want to let you know that I really like your vibe. You are relatable in the sense that you are real...you are true to what you preach and I feel like you’re whole goal with this channel is to help people. Keep doing what you’re doing bro, love your content!!

[@fourth1000]

also, grabbing your wide helps capture the location at a certain moment with natural light. you can compensate the changes with close ups and adding light. but you cant fake the wide shots light.

[@byrdmagic]

Shoot on shadow side makes sense. Never thought about it as a video rule. While doing photography I do always put the sun on the subjects back.

[@deoasutai]

Filming on the shadow side . That's my favorite tip . I have this thing for shadows and depth . Thanks ,man !

[@juliustubbsDP]

My favorite film on the shadow side. Great tip. I recently started filming on the shadow side. Image looks amazing

[@anthonydavis4829]

Great video& advice. Same tips given in film school in the 90's. "Shoot for the edit" was drilled into us.

[@ajpfilm5869]

Those B-roll of your previous music/ work really looked and worked well for this video. Love your work

[@JesusThings]

I didn't know about the " Film on the side of the Shadow " tip until 3 months ago, and men It's a game changer for real, Shoot and interview or just a talking head in the bright and then shadow side , compare them, and then you're goin to realize the HUGE difference !

[@SPECTRA890]

Amazing tips the white wall and holding shots have impacted me the most never even remotely thought of any of these

[@br0wn24]

Shooting on the shadow side to bring out the best look.

[@tomwebster7875]

Filming shadowed side is such a good tip! I filmed a music video today and did exactly what you said not too, shine the lights at my subject and film. Only got b-roll from shadowed side and looking back at it, it looks sooooo much better! Thanks fo the tips man

[@piskyowayn5601]

U REALLY MOTIVATE ME AND MADE ME START DOING THIS THOUGH AM MISSING ALOT BUT U HELP BRO

[@YCImaging]

I appreciate you checking out the content, glad it’s helping you.

[@alexsobrino]

Shadows create emotions, I’m tattooing this tip I tell you.

[@lenzwizard]

Shooting on the shadow side is a great tip. I learned this with my photography before I moved into video. I started in photography shooting portraits and of course a brightly lit portrait looks nice however, I soon learned shadows create feeling & emotion. Definitely a great tip.

[@tubeman1983]

Subject separation and filming wide shots first... Great tips! 👍

[@valuableentertainment5975]

I love the part about filming on the shadows side as apposed to the light side! I almost always film on the light side!!! I have been following you for years and you and have helped me grow so much!!! Just wanted to say thank you!!! For being dope and giving us dope content to help us grow!!!💯‼🥂

[@ollygrayson7652]

This video is super helpful, I’m doing cinematography for a short film in the new year so I’m real glad I’ve watched this!

[@tadejmagdic2489]

Thanks, man! Shadow side tip is my fav. Will definitely use that in my next projects.

[@GeraldBertramPhotography]

Fantastic tips! For sure I am guilty of not shooting all my wides first. Often after shooting close up I realize I needed another wide to help with the transition of a shot then I have to go back and re-setup for the wider look.

[@WanyeVisuals]

My favorite tip is the one where u mention the brightest or darkest object should stand out in the scene.

[@YCITI]

Dawg, i needed this rn

[@YCImaging]

That's fire!

[@billzidis2656]

Film in the shadow area and film the wide shots first and after the detail shots with the same lighting setup are top tips for anyone starting now. Ah,the white walls... Easy solution for me if I can't avoid them is 2 X Neewer 660 RGB Tiel and magenta cast on the wall. Overused yes but still better than a white wall. Excellent informations inside this video apart from the sponsorship (which pay the bills is understandable)

[@daviddeclan]

All the the Tips helped me out. But Holding my shot and shooting from the shadow side I won't forget. Thanks YC👍🏽

[@jedisoul007]

Thank you for this. All of the tips I have done in my videos in the past and coming here has helped me for what i'm going to do now.

[@PJacksonPorter]

My favorite tip was filming on the Shadow side. Even with the experience that I have, I've caught myself in moments of filming on the brightest side of the shot. Catching that depth can be HELLA crucial to the shot! The White wall cinema tip was interesting as well. I never heard of this, but I will try filming with more colors now. Thanks for this vid. Keep up the good work as always!

[@tjsn-4vision]

Taking my time. "Holding my shot" I also need to slow down while filming. I do a lot of running and gunning but I have to find the time to slow down.

[@YCImaging]

Yeah it helps out a ton!

[@MaxWildlifePhotographer]

So glad that you gave tips that not everyone else gives. Was pleasantly surprised.

[@rinusworldzm]

Dude this video is gold man. So much gold.in this joint man. Happy New Year and thank you.

[@shaneikiyasteel7073]

I really want to get into Cinematography. I'm aware of the playing with shadows and adding to a plain wall (unless I want that negative space) from a photography standpoint. But I think my biggest take away is ensuring that the subject stands out because even though I have a trained eye to find who the subject could be, my viewers don't. Also you said holding your shot for a few seconds longer, that is definitely something I could still stand to do in photography, so I can for sure can see it's influence in the cinema world too.

[@KAMALJOHNSONNETWORK]

The filming on the shadow side is golden 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@jonathanl7883]

I can tell you right off the bat, as a full time commercial video editor, the number one thing all shooters do is cut their shots too short. Hold on your shot should be the number one tip for sure.

[@POINTSHOOTSHOTEM]

Mistakes I’ve made before is making my light too bright on the subjects 😂😂😂 or using the sun on my subject 😂. The shadow tip is a game changer for me. Very helpful 🔥🔥🔥

[@samuelboagraphy]

I am always waiting for your uploads, they always have something cool to learn from, i think the white wall tip was the one that made me think 👍🏾

[@YCImaging]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@DionLynch]

Shooting the shadow side is a great tip to keep in mind!

[@madaxman2112]

Brilliant tips! I am just getting into this and found you. I will be following you for further tips and tricks. Thank you for taking the time to do these video tutorials! You make it all come together and make sense.

[@Hail_Sagan]

You sir, are hands down my favorite production channel. That "shoot on the shadow side" tip is something I've never really thought about before, but I will be doing that now. Happy New Year man. Be well, stay safe!

[@rzufvideo]

im actually guilty of doing most of the mistakes you mentioned - the shadow side tip is gold and I cant wait to try it out! thanks do much!!!

[@markbellusciVideo]

Shooting on the shadow side. Great tip.

[@juzzonmorris]

YC 👊🏿you're always dropping the knowledge Dawg!🔥🔥🔥. I liked the to about filming on the shadow side the most. Lighting is always the greatest enemy of the videogrspher/ cinematographer.

[@ElusiveFrame]

Watching this before filming. Thanks for the tips! Shooting from the shadows is an amazing tip I'll experiment with.

[@Praxiszooms]

The dakes tsubject in the shot? GENIOUS! Thank you for that great tip!

[@BrendanEvan]

These tips are excellent. My KZbin talking head on personal finance and my personal home videos are hardly “cinematography” but this is still helpful.

[@dougshallow]

Another great video, happy new years man! 🌿

[@cj64films]

Well I definitely know all of these but it’s still really helpful! Filming on the shadow side is always a good rule of thumb to get the most depth in your image, especially with really solid back lighting.

[@charlessanson2835]

Great tips, especially get your wide shot first and focus on the "star" .

[@ChrisBstation]

Your work is incredible. You inspire me. Thank you!

[@vishypai7554]

All are great tips. Filming from the shadow side is the best.

[@TyNel55]

My favorite tips are, setting up for the wide shot first and filming on the shadow side of your subject! Thank you for you content bro🙏🔥

[@millzmcbangy4413]

Definitely was guilty of all except 5. 2 and 4 is what I need to currently work on now. More so 4. Thanx bro. U a beast wit it

[@MikeMena]

Definitely filming shadow side of face was best tip. I got so many vids that woulda looked way better if I had filmed other side

[@marquism1799]

Shadow side of the subject is always key.

[@visualkamikaze]

Brooooo, the tip #4 is gamechanger. It was like ''i exactly know this, but i never see it on this side''. Big thanks from russian Videomakers and like usual "from Russia with love" :) Allways u are welcome by us

[@YCImaging]

I'd love to come out to russia!

[@visualkamikaze]

@@YCImaging easy to show you all of great things in Moscow :Р

[@nuleaves]

I still enjoy this channel even though I’m not doing videography at the moment but I still can find these tips to apply to my photography as well. Thank you 😊

[@YaBoyAshyy]

I was very guilty of shooting on the brightest side of my subject when I first started. Before paying much attention to lighting, and how it worked, I was always confused on why my shot compositions seemed so off and uninteresting, and downright disgusting. Great video! Learned a lot and reflected a lot lol.

[@JusThaxPresents]

I appreciate the content and tips. Just starting out so the info is most definitely appreciated. That shadow side tip is priceless.

[@mspishposh]

These tips are top tier. Thank you so much!

[@YCImaging]

Glad it was helpful!

[@iman1726]

So many amazing tips in one video. Staying with the shot, framing wide shots first and using shadows to evoke emotion are ones I'll incorporate for sure. I am guilty of shooting against a white wall in the past lol

[@beautifulcoloursentertainm8958]

my bad.....always wanting to use the natural.....ie. shooting from the brighter angle...... Thanks for the tip.....will practice....I believe that I will find it helpful

[@indigokid87]

My favorite tip is definitely filming on the shadow side. I will be using that for sho

[@pricelessstudiodesign4312]

@YCImaging, man I feel you bro same here I have a newborn and it's crazy trying to crank things out. Love your channel man and keep doing what you're doing bro.

[@YCImaging]

Haha, I had to switch my schedule to get anything done. It’s been a huge help!

[@PerfectMessProductions]

My favorite tip was shoot in the shadow! I'm definitely guilty of shooting in the light

[@ArayniaB]

Film on the shadowed side of the subject was a huge jem 💎

[@lovemycity420]

Setting up your widest angle 1st, love that!!🙏🏿 Great Video

[@Rodrigo221994]

definetly filming on the shadows is the best adivce for any situations

[@mrssarkazz]

great tips!!!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

[@Just1Tori]

The shadow tip was my favourite & super helpful! Definitely guilty of flooding my subject with like when I started lool

[@ADivaForLife]

I say this to artists all the time when I take photos at concerts.. STAND OUT!!! 🙌🏽🤪👏🏽💯📸📸📸

[@GoodGuysMedia]

Guilty of them all. This video was confirmation that i need to make the necessary adjustment .💪appreciate this production bro

[@SzetoVlogs]

We don't do cinematic videos too often, but many of these tips will definitely translate over to our vlogging videos. Thanks!

[@IbrahimLucas]

Good tips bro! Especially the one of shooting from the shadow side.

[@Kcoleman1906]

Definitely enjoy your videos/tutorials. Appreciate the gem about filming on the shadow side. I’ve been guilty of filming on the bright side. Hopefully one day I can work with you in ATL. #KeepInspiring