You need to learn this if you want to film Cinematic Car Videos...

[@joenicklo]

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[@abeeeshen3852]

bro the tip on strapping the mic to the car is genius. i been trying to figure out how to make the sound design better. Thank you!

[@joenicklo]

Happy to help!

[@JamesThompson-n2x]

0:38 M hmm

[@tjs_cam]

This is pro level for sure! Looks like Top Gear level.

[@joenicklo]

Now now, I wouldn't go that far. ;) Top Gear's cinematography is next level. But thank you!

[@hotkeygames]

Thank you for the amazing tips! Last week we had our first attempt with Porsche Taycan Turbo, dealer loved it and want us to continue working with them!

[@joenicklo]

Awesome news!

[@accorsistudios]

Great ideas and suggestions... sometimes, with really reflective cars - you can see the camera in the shot, so I've used some diffusers and sheets even to block my image. Also, a small handheld LED helps to place underneath a car, tire well, dark areas.

[@joenicklo]

Great tips! I especially like the diffusion trick. It's tough to stay out of reflections.

[@HonJazzz]

Great tips! Especially on capturing audio.

[@joenicklo]

Stay tuned, I’ve got an audio specific video coming soon.

[@Carlos31416]

Sound advice, I’ve learnt a lot of things, but I haven’t heard about choosing the time of the day where the light is warmer. Living on the Mediterranean coast, in the middle of August, I’ll surely film my car just after the sunrise or not far from the sunset. You’re damn right a script is needed ! 😊🎉 Thanks !

[@underwaterHD]

This channel is extremely underrated. More power to you man

[@joenicklo]

Thank you! Slowly but surely growing!

[@underwaterHD]

@@joenicklo I certainly hope so. I did try a car Broll the other day, [Please don't even look at it], and I wish I would've seen one of your video. I am gonna try again and I will give you the credit for it cause I am honestly doing it because of you. Keep creating. Here to stay

[@francisgarcia5201]

This will be our First attempt project... Great tutorial we’ll follow your advice for sure. Thanks man!

[@joenicklo]

Have fun! Feel free to DM me with what you created.

[@TheGrrson]

Thanks for this video! I'm looking to carry some of these techniques over to Unreal Engine.

[@joenicklo]

Glad I could help!

[@ordsanity]

Thanks for the tips! Raw sound alone is already satisfying. 😎

[@joenicklo]

You bet!

[@ZillaFullBoost]

This was helpful, thanks from a local car enthusiast 🙌🏽

[@joenicklo]

Glad it helped!

[@caiminjacob2798]

Those audio tips for the lav mic taped to the outside of the car are absolute gold!!

[@joenicklo]

Glad you found that tip helpful!

[@subcars]

That was dope! I’m just starting out and was wondering how to capture the sound and you answered all the questions.

[@joenicklo]

Glad I could help. Make sure you watch part 2 to this video!

[@ABAUTOAMG]

Awesome stuff and great presented video. Will be using these tips for my channel. Thanks!

[@joenicklo]

Heck yeah! Thanks for checking it out.

[@WesKriesel]

Great tips and pretty much all applicable to creating content for my photography channel.

[@joenicklo]

Great point! Thank you for checking the video out.

[@kannonfps]

i currently plan on making videos in a video games to create some sort of showcase of what i'd be able to do on a real set with real car, it might sound silly but tbh i think videos games offers amazing tools to get into photo and videography. when i showed some of my shots from FH5 most people didnt even realize it wasnt real haha Thanks for the tips it will definitly help me!

[@joenicklo]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Check out part 2!!

[@sikskillsproduction]

Great tip on getting under the hood never thought about that. Im doing my first automotive filming tomorrow

[@joenicklo]

Glad I could help. Hope your shoot went well.

[@dubaigeek1988]

Thanks it really helped every second of it was better then the other. Thanks a lot I really needed that.

[@ivlog3663]

THANKS so much for cutting straight to the chase ❤🎉

[@joenicklo]

You're welcome. Be sure to watch part 2 and 3!!!

[@ivlog3663]

@@joenicklo thanks for the reminder, I’ll watch it in a minute! ( didn’t realise there is part 2 and 3 ) 🥰😇

[@singhsevensreaction6794]

worth watching this video... Everything nicely explained..

[@joenicklo]

Thanks for watching. Part 2 is coming soon.

[@JMMedia]

Good stuff man. Loved the audio tips. Planning is my absolute biggest weekness for shooting cars 😅

[@joenicklo]

Thanks! Ya know something....I either over-plan or dont plan at all. If I'm shooting with a team, I like to make sure everyone is on the same page but if its just me, I can go either way. At the very least, I have a small list on my iphone's notes app with checkboxes for shots.

[@gkoli1]

Awesome tips. Thanks for sharing these

[@PaulePorter]

Great Content, directly subscribed. Especially how to record audio for cars would be great to get more details. Cheers from Germany

[@joenicklo]

Thanks for subscribing. I’ll be doing an in-depth video on recording car audio really soon!

[@PaulePorter]

@@joenicklo thank you. Great to see that you use the bmpcc 👍🏻

[@joenicklo]

Paule Porter it’s such an amazing camera. I love it

[@PaulePorter]

@@joenicklo totally I agree I use the bmpcc 6k along with my eosR and couldn't be happier

[@hengyan512fly]

love this video. keep up good work!

[@joenicklo]

Thanks! Appreciate you checking it out

[@christinebarton4192]

Another great video! Thank you, tip number 5 was very helpful.

[@joenicklo]

Glad it helped!

[@philpritchard8772]

Very nice! How about frame rates and shutter for the fast shots?

[@joenicklo]

Depending on what you're shooting (fast moving? engine beauty shots) I stay 180 degree shutter or 90 degree if its fast moving.

[@JoshConnectMedia]

Great tips right there …. . Support

[@joenicklo]

Thanks for watching.

[@itwasme2435]

gold mine, thank

[@peterfritzphoto]

Really valuable insights. Thank you.

[@joenicklo]

My pleasure!

The best tips, could you do some videos about the story/mood board? thanks in regards

[@joenicklo]

Thanks! What in particular would you like to know about the storyboard and mood boards?

[@createxvision8705]

Anything

[@Priszma]

0:21 that's Ameri-cat!! He lives here in Miami and does a lot of shipping work and usually drives that badass beast up and down the states !. What a shocker to see it in this video 😍

[@joenicklo]

He doesn't live in Miami, but yeah man.

[@benniknop]

Mic on the mirror.... Genius.

[@joenicklo]

Glad you liked that. Helps block wind big time.

[@jasoniscx4]

Great tips as always. Thanks for sharing bro!!

[@joenicklo]

Thank you brother!!!

[@HustlewithVideos]

Thanks for your video man :) Defo engine’s details are what I need to pay closer attention from now 😀!!!

[@joenicklo]

I love filming engine bays. One shot I like to do is a reveal, where the camera starts with the hood in frame, then I pan so the engine is revealed

[@23gt17]

Awesome tips! I've been doing car photography for a while just as a hobby but want to now make the jump to doing videos as well so really appreciate a professional sharing information like this for us noobs!

[@joenicklo]

Glad they helped! I'd love to see what you come up with. You're more than welcome to join the Driven Films Discord server to share what you film.

[@johnmininger8480]

Great video and awesome tips.

[@joenicklo]

Thanks! Glad you liked it. Make sure to watch part 2

[@ridingwheels7481]

Absolutely practical tips👍🏻

[@joenicklo]

Thanks for checking it out

[@bruno_mcd]

This is crucial information, very well planned. Good stuff man!

[@joenicklo]

Appreciate it!

[@LightMagicAcademy]

Really cool tips, thank you mate! Keep up the good work!

[@joenicklo]

Happy to help!

[@TechandLegobySohumPulekar]

GREAT VIDEO Buddy!🔥 I made a similar CINEMATIC video of my KIA SELTOS using the iPhone. I used some of your guidelines.Thanks buddy!

[@joenicklo]

Hey man, glad it helped! Feel free to join the Discord to share what you've made. discord.gg/AZwHku5

[@OneHeartMission]

This is really great! Learnt so much from this but sheesh, too get all this into my head! 🤔

[@joenicklo]

Glad to hear it!

[@SteveDab317]

First, I absolute LOVE the content man! Definitely top class info. However, I'm just looking to grab a few clips during car meets and throw them together. I'll browse your channel and see if I can find a "watered down" version of some tips. Again, this video was amazing, just above my head a bit. lol

[@joenicklo]

Fair enough. What exactly are you looking to learn?

[@SteveDab317]

@@joenicklo I have a decent amount of gear from shooting real estate photography, but on the weekends I like to go to car shows and capture photos/videos while there (some examples on my channel). Since I do quite a bit of moving around I try to carry as few items as possible. Usually my a7iii, a lens or two, and my Air2s. If you have any tips for a "run and gun" style video that would be awesome. The cars are usually parked fairly close and I'm consistently working around other spectators.

[@jean-pierrecantin3546]

Just discovered your channel and just love it. Really interesting tips as I was hired to photograph/film a brand new Mustang Mach E later this spring. Your tips will help for sure.

[@joenicklo]

Welcome aboard! Feel free to join the Discord community. I'd love to see what you end up filming for the Mach E. In fact, I want to see one of them in person!

[@jean-pierrecantin3546]

@@joenicklo It will be my pleasure to share my work with the community.

[@santinoromano1915]

Very helpful and great suggestions . all around great video for this kind of project

[@joenicklo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Flinefilms]

Parabéns e obrigado por compartilhar seu conhecimento. Aprenda a pronunciar

[@krishnasagarav6232]

this helped me a lot ... thankyou very much

[@joenicklo]

You're welcome!

[@dripcitycars5062]

THANK YOU!!!! this is the perfect video I've been looking for!!

[@joenicklo]

Glad it was helpful! Feel free to join my Discord channel to share what you've learned from the video! discord.gg/AZwHku5

[@philvfilms]

great tips, how about filters?

[@joenicklo]

Awesome question. Start with a Circular Polarizer and a good ND filter. You can see which filters I suggest here: kit.co/drivenfilms/driven-films-suggested-filters-circular

[@RaldasDetails]

Awesome video man thanks subscribed!! 😎👍🏼

[@joenicklo]

Thanks for the sub! Hope you enjoy the new content.

[@ClubPorschedelOuest]

Thank you for those useful tips !

[@augustocesarsilvabairros1489]

wow so many good ideias provided...

[@joenicklo]

Thanks! Be sure to watch part 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3_Og6GEdsykhKc

[@AaronLester-o8t]

Whats the device at 1:25. This video helped me with some of my videos. I'm doing everything with my cellphone but I tell you. Trying some of the stuff was mentioned on here was a game changer. Definitely practicing more on tiktok. But everything's done by hand for now. Would like to know what's best to buy for soke good shots and stuff. Tia

[@TheParrottBros]

Really enjoyed this video, you have a new sub! great work :)

[@joenicklo]

Welcome aboard!

[@shaneomatic91]

Great tips

[@brybeyblade4163]

Do you recommend any places to download car sound effects? I never really find the sounds I’m looking for

[@joenicklo]

Try here: www.thisishalcyon.com/shop

[@burningframes79]

Super Tipps, vielen Dank

[@CARabinVideography]

Yoooo ! Those tips are great ! ... I watched plenty of tutorials and your tips are really great ! I see you look at this job little bit differently than the others and I really like it ! You just gained a new subscriber :)

[@joenicklo]

I appreciate that!

[@project-overland]

Nice piece. Thank you!

[@joenicklo]

Appreciate it

[@joshmccabe7187]

Great tips on the audio!

[@joenicklo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@constantinslotty5309]

Great tipps, thanks!

[@vilius1997]

Thank you for this video!

[@joenicklo]

You are so welcome!

[@3rdpedalvideos894]

Great tips and advice!

[@joenicklo]

Thanks!

[@vistamedia2908]

The mood-board tip is pure gold! We use it for designs, but never thought to apply it to filmmaking! Excited to give it a try. Fantastic quality vid as usual! 👏

[@joenicklo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@choobracer]

Those audio tips are great, I wouldn’t have thought of them. Think a shotgun mic would be worth adding? And do the Zooms not pick up any knocks, etc?

[@joenicklo]

Shotgun is directional so where you point it, it will pickup sound. So let's say you've got the mic pointed at the road, that's where it will primarily pickup the sound. I'm not an audio engineer and by no means the authority on recording sound but that's just how I do it. I'd stick with Lav mics for budget jobs. If I need something high-end, I'm hiring a sound guy. As for knocks, what do you mean?

[@JamezAdam]

Great Advice!

[@joenicklo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Jones_Media]

Your tips are a breath of fresh air .. I thought I was the only in the filmmaker world that don’t like to rely on gimbals. I truly think hand held and tri pod shots seemed more natural .

[@joenicklo]

I think that unfortunately, a lot of younger filmmakers see gimbal shots from their favorite youtubers and tying that they need to do that too. I’m about to post a car show video that I filmed 100% handheld for 7hrs in one day! I couldn’t imagine walking around with a gimbal for 7 hrs...it comes down to being practical too!

[@Jones_Media]

Driven Films I think you’re totally right ! I once fell victim to that . But once i seen how inconvenient carrying a ronin m was I scaled back the use of it . honestly I think not using a gimbal opens the door for more creativity. I can’t wait to see your 100% handheld car show vid 🙏🏽

[@joenicklo]

Jones Media it’ll be posted Monday :) along with something special to follow it.

[@chadlamothe]

Great video! Lots of useful information

[@joenicklo]

Thank you!

[@flodask8ing21]

Awesome video! Glad i found your channel. What is the song in the beginning? Sounds cool 😎

[@joenicklo]

I'm sorry I really dont recall which song I used and I dont have the project file for this edit anymore. It was most likely off of Soundstripe though.

[@rashodbacon]

Dope video. Thanks for sharing.

[@joenicklo]

Thanks for watching!

[@playboxlimited.]

wow!! Thank you for the tips

[@joenicklo]

No problem!

[@schoeferfilm]

Very good tips 👏😉👍🏻 i actually try to make a carporn of my C63 😀💪🏼 best cinematic greetings from a small german filmmaker #filmmakingismypassion

[@joenicklo]

Hello, thanks for checking this out. Feel free to share your films on my discord channel 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@ricardovallenilla4715]

Make a video about filming cars on the road

[@joenicklo]

It's coming, I promise.

[@MALLUTRUCKERDUDE]

Wow. Awesome tips bro, great

[@joenicklo]

Glad you liked it! :)

[@KalleUhr]

Good and simple tips! Im subbed

[@joenicklo]

Thanks for the sub!

[@goldap0987]

New subscriber here sir pinoy watching from qatar AK custom carcare ,, i luv watching ur videos very informative and helpful 🥂👌🏼🙌🏼

[@joenicklo]

Thanks! Glad you like the content.

[@sabadragon698]

thanks dude

[@joenicklo]

No problem!

[@427walrus]

This was awesome thank you. 👍

[@joenicklo]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@freakyninjaman3]

This is a fascinating and very helpful video! Do you know where I can find some completed projects that I can watch for inspiration?

[@joenicklo]

On my website. Link in the description.

[@risbill1]

Thanks for the info. New subscriber for sure. Maybe I'll hit up my friends at the Mercedes dealership and see if they will let me shoot a car.

[@joenicklo]

You should definitely hit them up. Good luck.

[@MacOlink]

Another great video man! I see your sub count rising!!!!

[@joenicklo]

Appreciate that brother!

[@TheVyrus74]

What about tips for those starting out that dont have different focal lengths to choose from? Asking for a friend lol

[@joenicklo]

Step forward. Step backwards. Move the camera to mix up shot types. You can get a closeup, a wide or a medium with a single lens of any focal length

[@TheVyrus74]

@@joenicklo thank you, I want to start shooting to build up my skills. But most tutorials almost always assume that one is working with a wide selection of lenses. Thank you for your prompt reply and for your most informative video! You got a new subbie 👍😃

[@anisjanyproduction]

From 00:18 to 00:21 can can you tell me how did you do that shake please I'm from Pakistan and big fan of your work...

[@anisjanyproduction]

The SRT seen

[@joenicklo]

It was so long ago. If I recall correctly, the camera shake was in-camera. If it wasn't, I used the Camera Shake effect in Davinci Resolve.

[@anisjanyproduction]

And whats the background music name please.....

[@wiktorMoto]

Thanks, great advice ❤️

[@joenicklo]

You are so welcome! Hope you stick around, I've got more car related content coming soon.

[@guilhermeguelfi761]

What is better for those who doesnt have gimbals? Shooting in 60p and slowing down or shooting in 30p? Less frames makes the recording more stable, right?

[@joenicklo]

It all depends on what you’re after with your shot. Let’s say you’re doing some handheld shots of the engine bay, or interior...you can do your camera move somewhat quickly so you have a stable movement (slower you move, more you’ll see shake), then you slow it down in editing. If it’s a race, where I know for sure I’m not going to do ANY slow motion, I’ll shoot 24p/30p. Hope this helps! If you have any other questions feel free to join the discord channel :)

[@algen3682]

Hi, I'm using a Canon 6D and a Nikon lens and I can't film an incoming vehicle in motion with the headlights on at night - the headlights turn into gigantic orbs which completely block any visual of the vehicle. It just ends up looking like "close encounters of the third kind". Do you have any tips?

[@joenicklo]

Ask the owner to use only the daytime running lights, film from an off-center angle or try exposing for the headlights

[@shouldigetit]

Gorgeous shots! Also a fellow GH5 filmer here. Great stuff!

[@joenicklo]

Thank you! Man...I haven’t shot on my GH5S lately but it’s still a really good camera!

[@Knowell]

dope videos man!

[@joenicklo]

Ty!

[@waseemified]

First of all, thank you for the video. Secondly, I'm planning on buying a Canon 250D but I'm exhausted by doing research for car broll lens. I want something like Sigma 35mm f1.4 ART but its very expensive (for me). I need something which I can use on an APS-C sensor camera without a mount, and need something like F1.8 and 18 to 35 kinda focals. Please advise me.

[@joenicklo]

Tons of good vintage lenses out there for really cheap.

[@WaseemKhan-iu4bh]

Great name!

[@fsub616]

my question is what is a good camera and lens to start with that wont kill my bank account, this is something i just wanna do as a hobby

[@joenicklo]

What's your budget?

[@fsub616]

@@joenicklo $600 is my top dollar i also dont mind buying second hand for a lesser price

[@sentrysecurity1714]

Good Video I like how you went into details while you were talking I'm really trying to get into photography and this helped me get some ideas flowing

[@joenicklo]

Awesome, thank you!

[@WesKriesel]

Love the mood board and sort of include some storyboard elements when I use this with portrait shoots. I send it to the client ahead of time so we can organize the shoot and get on the same page. Great tip!

[@joenicklo]

Not going to lie, making moodboards is actually a lot of fun! And you make a great point about sending this stuff to the client! All of the steps I mentioned in the planning section are great ways to communicate your ideas with the client!

[@KalleUhr]

Im impressed by creators who can plan before hand. Im so bad at this I usually dont know the mood until I sit in post. Then again, I rely more on kind of vlogging through my videos so the mood sets itself for me I suppose.

[@jatuprawatya2748]

have you any tips for filming car detailing?

[@joenicklo]

I don't have many tips on filming car detailing other than to keep the camera dry! ;) Carry some sort of rain bag for the camera. Your goal when filming detailing is to show the results of the detailer's work so making sure you're getting nice shots of the paint's reflection is key. Before & After as well.

[@jatuprawatya2748]

@@joenicklo how about the lens? and how for the movement may i use handheld only?

[@joenicklo]

Jatu Prawatya what camera are you shooting on? I like to film with zooms, in particular the sigma 18-35 and 50-100 lenses. They give me tons of coverage. As far as movement goes, I’d adhere to the same tips I mention in this video...mix it up. Handheld, tripod, gimbal.

[@jatuprawatya2748]

@@joenicklo i am fuji user, any reference for that camera?

[@joenicklo]

Jatu Prawatya I’ve never shot Fuji before but we’ve got some Fuji users in my discord who may be able to help you. Feel free to join us! discord.gg/AZwHku5

[@_itsjan]

Tips for recording audio without a h4n?

[@joenicklo]

Use your camera's in-body audio recording.

[@anisjanyproduction]

Good information i learn something from it Hay bye the way what's the background music name.. The startup B Rools

[@joenicklo]

I'm really not sure what the song was, it's been so long. It was probably something off of Soundstripe.com though. That's what I use for my KZbin videos.

[@underwaterHD]

I wish i would've seen this video 10 days ago

[@joenicklo]

Well now at least you can apply these tips to your next job

[@underwaterHD]

@@joenicklo I dont like to talk about limitations because they don't exist....but I do face lots of challenges because I am a mobile editor...at least till that video because I was hired by InVideo to make a tutorial for them, so that particular video was edited on a laptop. When I say "mobile editor" I mean precisely that. I edit every single video on my mobile phone...and that will include the next broll

[@vidademikey9790]

Gimbal all the shotsssssss😂

[@joenicklo]

Boooooooo

[@dominichackl]

I`m going to shoot my first automotive film in a few weeks. You inspired me massively with this one! Cheers

[@joenicklo]

I’m so happy to hear that. Feel free to share your work in the driven films Discord

[@mahesenrajendran2340]

Really helpfull tq so much....!!!!

[@joenicklo]

You are welcome 😊

[@AncientArtist-official]

Great insight and tips of your process. It's one thing to discuss the fundamentals of film making, but it resonates so much more when you can see applied to a real case scenario. Appreciate you creating this.

[@joenicklo]

Really glad you liked this. I try really hard to not just "tell" but "show". More videos on stuff like this coming soon.