Your Filmmaking Sucks, Not Your Budget

[@Poly-A-A]

Im so glad hozier finally found the opportunity to teach us about film making

[@monsoonmusic]

my thoughts exactly 😂😂

[@aminbahremand]

i was just about to comment "thanks hozier" before seeing ur comment

[@lokid6125]

literally my first thought

[@pouia]

i thought that was george harrison

[@NirwisayaRecords]

Take me to Shoottt..

[@prestonmcillece2573]

the reflection shots on the map go CRAZYYYYY

[@BradyBessette]

Not as crazy as a doc in Switzerland 🇨🇭 👀

[@brandonrnk]

Those shots are sick

[@Jdiegoh659]

Y’all are missing the point? They said your filmmaking sucks. NOT YOUR BUDGET. they weren’t suggesting that you only used the newest iPhone. That’s just what they used. They actually gave a lot of good tips of filming in general no matter what phone or device you have

[@Axiasart]

Are we still surprised by internet people stupidity ?

[@brandonrnk]

I’d just ignore it if I was you, people will complain and act ignorant towards anything nowadays.

[@brandonrnk]

@@Axiasartyou got that right

[@tacpahdza]

All i have is just an $199 android phone, and it's not that good for take a video

[@igorvuk4454]

@@tacpahdza he used iphone 15pro or max, that thing has log. it's just not in the same ballpark as ordinary iphone15. the video is seriously misleading. You can't get the dynamic range and grading flexibility with non log footage. You can get good footage but him saying "you don't need good gear" and then using A PHONE THAT HAS LOG FOOTAGE is just hands down misleading.

[@1017-ONIXXA]

I think some sound design, like ambience in the background of the station, some additional breathing sounds, walking, in-depth sound design and folio really would take it to the next level!

[@war0nheaven]

deff, along w music change too

[@paullovesart]

i think looking at the motive of the video. the sound design is quite alright, giving a sense of being cut out of the world...drunk.

[@1017-ONIXXA]

@@paullovesart i see what you are saying, but then maybe doing them muffled could be the move

[@Leprutz]

and maybe also more experimenting with the different lenses of the iphone and try other shutter speeds.

[@xwftz]

Shibuya arc!?

[@maniaulakh5696]

Small thing I learned from this. Make up isn’t just an aesthetic. It can be an active member of the scene. The bandages never bothered her a bit, they just passively sat on her face. Also, there’s a bit of a disconnect between shot selection. The wide and escalator shots are on sticks and the actor’s expression in them is a 4-5 on a level of disorientation, and ends on a movement (her walking out of frame). We jump to her not moving and appearing more drunk than she was in the previous shot, and then to her looking more panicked than drunk in next shot. Similarly, the camera angles and movement aren’t telling the same narrative. The steadiness of the opening shots and then jumping into handheld split the narrative in 2 emotions, and the acting discrepancies divides that even further. It was a tad difficult to grasp what I was looking at without actually being told that she’s suppose to be drunk. Things I liked… haha..the footage, and makeup looks great! And you guys did a phenomenal job for 2-4 people. Thank you for putting this out and making us all better. ❤

[@heymiranda512]

I deeply appreciate seeing this process and reminding myself that I don't need 6k to 10k to shoot something nice.

[@JesusPursuit]

Very true. I was thinking same thing!!

[@BradyBessette]

It was a good reminder even for me

[@MartinMunthe]

Great clip. The key to this is that you actually KNOW what you bare doing. Every shot is part of a plan and has an internal idea. That will always give an edge. "Shallow DOF" and "Cinematic" is nothing. The thinking behind what is going on and what is showed in the scene is what makes it work.

[@andreheizer]

Honestly the bts vibe for this video is so relatable. That improvising on the spot and trying to decide how to light something... It really reminds me of my no budge sets ive been on. Love it!

[@meroinheroin]

What does bts mean?

[@Daniel-om4ce]

@@meroinheroinbehind the scenes

[@rydellgarcia]

8:27 that escalator shot with the color grading is just chef's kiss. it looks like it came from a movie

[@schnoosel]

I mean... I do agree that framing, good ideas and a simple good light placements can go a long way. But your film still feels very low budget at the end of the day. A good kind of low budget, but still a low budget film shot in iPhone

[@mondobytes]

Awesome job Brady! Those Smallrig lights are so epic I always bring them with me everywhere I go.

[@BradyBessette]

Hey master thank you!! Yeah they’re super compact and come in handy a lot

[@davidarriesgado]

I am an aspiring filmmaker in youtube and this really helps! even with the knowledge I have gathered now, there really is pretty much so many to learn, I think all it needs is just a fine line between being able to finish creating something and still learning from the experience. Great video anyways!

[@afiefzaki6265]

Great video. Just one detail tho, you should specify that you are using the iphone 15 PRO and not the regular 15. The difference in camera setup between the two is massive. The 15 Pro has all the cinematic bells and whistle: Bigger sensor, ProRes, Apple log etc.. So far I've never seen any creator who makes camera content with the regular 15.

[@archerpro137]

So adorable when she said "I'm Megan" and everyone knows it. LOL. Love it.

[@elomaquiabelo]

If you added a shot here 8:40 where she hears some noise, thinks somebody is chasing her, she being suddenly lost or super far away from home.... it will motivate much more the next shots and anxiety and get them purpose in my opinion

[@aresbarella98]

I think that the reason because the reflection shot stands out more, as you said, is bc is given a motivation for the light source. All the others felt like, well… if someone was hanging a light on her face… So hard to sell a light this small and this close as if it was a real source. The closest you are the more you percive its decay and the faker it feel.

[@SmartphoneFilmmaker]

Recently got the iphone 15 pro for smartphone filmmaking and Apple Log makes a huge difference! Great job on the lighting as usual! : )

[@BradyBessette]

Hey hey! Thanks a ton, it’s impressive really

[@Richard_Leon]

Don’t sleep on cinematic mode for some shots. I found a mixing them adds that much more 👍🏼

[@SmartphoneFilmmaker]

Interesting! I will explore cinematic mode some more.@@Richard_Leon

[@byhunterdavis]

Incredible dude. Skill > gear, money, and resources. You made beautiful shots with the simplest setups

[@micha4431]

highest iPhone with s-log onboard its not the SIMPLEST setup. It costs as much as decent APSC camera with lens XD

[@recideas]

great results with this small setup👍🏻I like her reflection in the glas when she looks at the plan, this shot is amazing👌🏻

[@ClaudioDesideriFilms]

How amazing and how much fun to shoot with such a simple portable setup. Lately I am finding myself willing to experimenting with lighter setups too as it leaves so much room for improvisation and fun

[@SamDavies94]

For me it's the escalator shot, I love how it's framed to cut into the character when she reaches the top. One of my loves in filmmaking is capturing the texture of things, I would have approached it with a little more focus on the grooves of the steps.

[@peirradash]

I looooove the little moment of “clarity” that the reflection shot adds to the “drunken” sequence. This is absolutely incredible, thanks for showing us the ropes! 💪🏽💕

[@hizenburg7]

That was beautiful! This lost and drunk sequence was done so well it conveyed the right emotions.

[@grayson639]

Love love love seeing the process as you make this it's so helpful! You should do more videos like this using phone camera's and showing the filmmaking process as you go!

[@Haeschke]

Excellent video, it shows indeed that not the budget of the equipment is important but rather the skills and the post production afterwards. And it shows that german train stations are indeed a nightmare for tourists.

[@DarthZoxGaming]

You could get a ZV-E10, kit lens and a whole set of vintage glass for the price of an iPhone

[@crufilms]

Yes, but most people don't have a ZV-E10 lying around. Most people do have some smartphone.

[@ila9063]

@@crufilmsmost smartphones that people have don’t come close to iPhone level. personally, I’ll be getting a ZV-E10 because I’d rather get that than upgrade my shitty smartphone to an iPhone

[@FreezingGoldyLocks]

Seeing both of you in one video makes my heart skip a beat ♥️♥️♥️ Im so happy for this collab

[@cammackey]

You officially have the best results from an iPhone yet. Crazy.

[@BradyBessette]

That’s a lie I know you are already finding a way to put your blazars on an iPhone I can feel it

[@8perscond]

I do agree 100%. If you have a good eye for lighting and angles, it doesn't matter which gear you're using. Just a few professional or highly amateur filmmakers say, "Nah, it's not a good camera, lighting..." But if you achieve production company levels, viewers won't notice which camera or gears they're using. Just learn basics of composition, Lighting, camera settings, editing, step by step and enjoy the your creativity at the sametime.

[@seemcat]

ahh the final sequence was so good! ty for a helpful & inspiring tutorial!

[@andreheizer]

Very wkw with the music and jump cuts

[@kenslyder]

You're a great videographer but an iPhone is not going to replace a dslr or a hybrid cam. Missing some shallow depth of field here and more. To be honest, on a budget I would get a phone that coast me 250 Box and a Panasonic GH5 camera 2.hand for 500 Box. And you still save some money for lighting gears instead buying an iPhone 15 Pro for filmmaking. Real talk

[@poti732]

But if you have a good phone which you need anyways you can just pay a little extra when you switch phones for an iphone 15 pro and that is way less money than the setup you mentioned. Lets be real getting into videography can be done on an iphone and ofc later you are gonna buy a camera , we are not replacing professional equipment here.

[@BradyBessette]

I agree that it wouldn’t replace things, but honestly the quality coming out of my phone has been very impressive and when I’m packing light I have opted to take 1 body and my iPhone instead of 2 bodies and extra glass. I need a phone anyway, so I just upgraded a bit more

[@kenslyder]

@@poti732 yes I agree with you. Everyone has different point of views. :) I just gave my opinion. Of course you can make great stuff with just a phone but if you want to start deep diving into cinematography and getting serious about it, there is no other way around to start learning the basics at least. My last Iphone was the iPhone 12 pro max. My battery is almost death today and it always over heat's. I didn't want to upgrade to a 15 pro after using Iphones since 14years. So I bought a new 250box phone and it's doing great. It never over heat's, the battery last for ever and for social media it works smoothly. The only downside is of course the camera. But I don't care because I only use my pro cam for my KZbin videos and social media. But that is my personal choice. Everybody has he's own :)

[@kenslyder]

@@BradyBessette You're a pro, you know what you're doing. 👍

[@Paulvisuals]

@@poti732this switch doesn’t apply in all countries…so it’s still a very high budget gear regardless…talking bout the iPhone 15

[@djepodjepo]

if you change the sound/audio, it will be for the better I think. Doesn't match in my opinion. But like the light :-D

[@joanmichel]

Agreed

[@confusion-capture]

Yeah same. I wasn't crazy about the final video but I realized it might've just been the music.

[@oddbirds8315]

I'm a simple man, everytime I hear "my new LUT" I end the video. Hope it was nice.

[@florianropers]

Yoo this came out great! Thanks for bringing me out to film with you guys :) The iPhone 15 footage cmobined with your LUTs is looking great ❤

[@BradyBessette]

Hey Florian you’re awesome. Thank you for helping bring this video to life!

[@shizuxo]

AMAZING, i do believe you can achieve this almost if not same on any flagship

[@AllThingsFilm1]

I love these BTS videos. It inspires me to go out and shoot. I also have that SmallRig light and the iPhone 15 Pro. I'll probably pick up a couple more of those lights. Thanks, Brady.

[@reverfilms8723]

This is not filmmaking guys, its videography. Creating pretty shots has nothing to do with cinema

[@VinceGallop]

Ok Scorsese

[@naiknaik8812]

pretty sure its still called cinematography

[@herbg4866]

Roger Deakins would have something to say about that

[@Geeko-vd9ld]

Yep. Looks like a film shot on a smartphone to me :D

[@kenslyder]

exactly 😄🙌

[@BradyBessette]

I agree it has its phone-ness, but I’ve shot on previous phones and never been able to get this much flexibility. So for those with ONLY a phone, it’s a big jump. And all to say this was just a fun experiment

[@Geeko-vd9ld]

Well said!@@BradyBessette

[@rikkiekhrist6823]

its amazing what you can create these days with very little gear, and the project looked really fun to shoot!!!

[@PatrickSipperly]

Well done! Thank you for the behind-the-scenes look and very useful how-to information. I'm not an Apple guy, but I just upgraded my Samsung. Videos like this take away my excuses for not doing more projects.

[@raflo7081]

Iphone 15 base price 800 optional portable light which is shown here - 200 (keep in mind the portable aspect) potential use of SSD for extended storage - 80/160 (depending on size and R/W speeds) HDD for storing and keeping footage - 40/80 (same as SSD) a pc/laptop to even edit on if needed and also access your HDD, most likely 800+ atleast unless your going second hand. overall im not accounting for tripods, basic nd's you can strap on and the multitude of other things which make life easier, regardless you dont need a budget to make a good film, which is creative, looks amazing etc etc. but emphasising its your budget whilst using a phone that is almost 1k in most currencies, your stretching about on the low end 1.2k - 2k+ depending on if you get the extra equipment i listed above which is practically needed for long term use if at all the beginning also. at the end of the day, if you want a certain look, which maybe you need a lens, or want to have certain colours (which by god if your shooting with 8bit is a pain) your going to be spending a lot of money. also to take into factor essentially put, a budget should never dismay you in filmmaking and creation, but never should be told its your budget when your going around with cameras with LOG capabilities, lighting equipment, and the rest. imo its a cheap thing to say

[@yusracabdulahi948]

where are you buying iphone 15 with 800

[@PoofyisDead]

you're 100% correct plus its not even a base iPhone, only the "pro" phones are capable of shooting in LOG

[@nicoschroeder5379]

Ok we get it. For broke ass people its still an expensive set. No wonders. Doesnt change the fact that you can do everything he did here with a way cheaper phone or camera, way cheaper lights and with your old laptop because some basic videoediting doesnt need a 800$ laptop/pc nor a ssd. Most people already have a pc or laptop in any way that is capable of doing all the things you need. And most people already have a phone with a decent enough camera because even the cheaper or older phones all shoot in 4k60(or more) at least, stabilized, able to change focus manually with camera apps etc. etc. blablabla

[@EduardoCalcas]

someone had to say it. thanks

[@iso0ok]

i mean pc, hdd and ssd are all irrelevant. you should have this if you use a camera aswell.

[@nedannnn]

This is so awesome!! For such a spontaneous project, there is so much emotion in every shot! Wild!!

[@miss_pouty]

Exotic! 💖Do you have any color grading tut like you did on this video?

[@Mr_Kenneth]

Megan is FAB!! Brady hope you you guys can do.more iPhone videos. That was excellent,

[@himfrfr1187]

this is so good, was really dope to see your process with just a light and an Iphone in general

[@janisbrod]

Well... it was shot on an iPhone and looks exactly like something that's been shot on an iPhone. :)

[@drmatthewhorkey]

I loved this, esp the reflection shot!! Thanks again

[@BradyBessette]

Thank you!!

[@Roostersteele]

Absolutely loved this. So simple yet so informative! would love to see more bts like this ❤

[@Lifewithadonis.]

This is such a cool video, and I love your cinematic vlog style!

[@eduardotrujillo1782]

Congratulations on your work man! Really cool shots you got. Im planning on buying a new phone, any other options besides Iphone?

[@connormccaskill]

Bro this video is awesome! Amazing work!

[@BradyBessette]

Yoooo. Thank you bro

[@NIKONGUY1960]

Dude. Way to nail it. I liked seeing and hearing your thought processes. Extremely helpful.

[@MadeByMurray]

This is great! I can’t wait to document my colour grading journey 😁

[@yutorrecilha5785]

absolutely loved it!!! but can we talk about how the final sequence and theme in general would also SLAP to drunk walk home by mitski?

[@joanmichel]

It was interesting the different edits between you and Megan! Fun shoot!

[@BradyBessette]

Thank you so much! Super fun

[@AGAFilmsCine]

Absolutely awesome!

[@frankrock7811]

awesome video, you used what you had to the most you can out of it, gave me a broader perspective on film making

[@SCINEMACREW]

as a fan of you both, im super glad to see this crossover

[@BradyBessette]

That means a ton! It was a fun shoot

[@DenislavNikolovShorty]

I don't think KZbinrs understand how movies work :D When you have a small budget for a feature movie you have to shoot (in our country) from 6 to 8 scenes a day (without overtime). So the budget is not the issue, equipment is also not the issue., time is. And when you have an angry producer over your head who is loosing money every minute you need to be fast. So not every scene can be shot well and you have to make sacrifices. However in this video I can see that you have all the time in the world, laughing and having fun while creating. So yeah...budget is the main issue. Nice caption tho, catches the eye for the click ;)

[@letzUploadit]

amazing stuff

[@artemus80j.4]

While..yes.. it is a Wong Kar Wai style, but let's also give credit where the credit is really due and that's to Christopher Doyle one of the greatest Cinematographers in the world.

[@momicz]

this was great! def inspiring stuff to do when you got a small crew of people to help you out. im always looking for ways to make the video content more cinematic. that small rig looks dope to ad to the rig.

[@LivForEarth]

You guys both killed it!!! Such a fun time 🥳

[@gserendipity]

no, it actually is my budget that is the problem, I'm filming in an android phone from 2016, with my camera barely making sense of what it's looking at

[@Cleron]

Sorry to hear that, good luck with your filmmaking.

[@brandonrnk]

That was a great sequence! I actually went and shot some footage today for something I’m working on.

[@lpentertainment7995]

I love this. I film from my S21 Ultra and S23 Ultra with some Moment lenses and ND filters. Its looks great and most people cant tell and are surprised when i tell them.

[@BradyBessette]

It’s impressive what these phones can do

[@romeo9782]

🤘🏽this was very helpful thanks

[@genericuser7319]

After watching this, I’m not so sure it’s MY filmmaking that sucks 😂 But I guess it’s a good way to sell some LUTs 👍

[@sauce8277]

Even with these tests, I would say not to buy a latest phone for the price they are now. Because you are still looking at over $1,000 when you can get a Sony A7R-SOMETHING for $1,500. Just need to save a bit more. HOWEVER, if you ALREADY have a phone, that shouldn't stop you. Prioritize lightning and stick to bright stuff + Resolve Noise Reduction/neat video.

[@Sarsour_]

Amazing shots!

[@hastaprontodavid]

The video started and the first thing come to my mind is the Hozier video singing on the subway. You look so similar. Good video btw.

[@luktrue]

And in the final result, your budget sucks such as your direction. If your're trying to teach something, at least be good in it.

[@cocosnowasmr]

Amazing tips and great storytelling. I wish I had friends I could go filming with. 😩☹️ I got Iphone but no people.

[@jakestechtravels4864]

Fantastic video thank you! also love that small rig light. Super good value!

[@rubbernun66]

Christopher Doyle is the DOP.

[@TravellingKook]

Great video!! Thank you ❤

[@kitenlovar699]

8:43 seeing the people disappear here goes nicely with the disorientation effect. overall this video is a reminder to push ourselves, and try to work with what we got. :)

[@Not_Dniel]

Me watching this with my beat up android, I'm cooked no hope for me☠️

[@loading...2535]

the sighs felt over board lmao no shade

[@aayobruv]

Any chance you can do more projects on iphone? I feel like no matter how much searching I do, I can never find good examples of actual short films on iphone. From a budget stand-point, I'm really curious to see what iphone and a few additional things like small lights, lenses and gimbals can do. It would be awesome to see someone set a standard on mobile.

[@hellohi2598]

Watch tangerine, a feature shot on iPhone

[@JJMcgechan]

I hate the way the Christopher Doyle isn’t mentioned when it was his genius.

[@arianetrek7049]

That title hit deep... Thank you for reminding me that.

[@crwii]

Awesome video. Great explanation of the decisions made while filming. Bravo 🤝

[@innatemusic]

Nice collab and great job!

[@FireFlex13]

i wish the terminals of my city used the same lightining at this one with a bunch of big soft lights in every single wall

[@milamizrahi2]

I don't have the budget for an iphone :)

[@somerandomperson2533]

the final shot looks like she is livestreaming and she doesn't know

[@NaorFilms]

Looking Great! 🤩

[@bobtronic73]

Super cool shots and BTS.

[@gabrielmuteca]

This is actually amazing, to say the least. Your team earned my sub and Like.

[@ciastekx4794]

The map scenes are awesome, like the reflection on the map looks awsome, this handheld shoot looks good too but at the 8:27 i dont see that she is drunk she looks more relaxed yet tired. Last scene is definitely to bright. I know its light you cannot control but a little lower brightness would work. Anyway awsome job

[@CPAgamer313]

Everybody just took Funny Marco’s style of comedy and ran

[@soloxninja]

IGHT YOU MIGHT BE RIGHT but imma still need a budget lol nice stuff learned alot

[@stefeeze]

EXCELLENT WORK!

[@darkknightwithanidea1845]

I love it !!! Future film makers .. this is how it gets done

[@DesoloZantas]

Composition and post editing has to be on point 👉

[@MaybeLily1234]

Some of us can't afford an iPhone yes it's the budget😭

[@ETFootprints]

I was heavily critiqued the other day when I said skill matters and camera is just a tool. Here your video proves it.

[@BradyBessette]

Everyone definitely has their own opinion but I feel even though gear ofc limits you, technique still goes a massive distance

[@DialloMoore503]

Skill does indeed matter, but so does your budget. Let’s be real here. If you have a script/idea that needs a budget, but you shoot it with no gear or crew, then you just ruined your project.

[@aaronaguirresaba397]

so, that was an aggressive yet effective title...

[@markus_luik]

iPhone’s are $500-$1000 and that light is $200. Filmmaking wise it’s a small budget but a lot of money for the actual average person. That doesn’t even take into account having a computer to edit on and software to do it with. Add onto that the time cost it takes to film, edit and to learn all of it, time which some people can’t spare so freely. Yes it’s possible, but a person has to be extraordinary to do it. Sometimes budget just is an issue. It’s a great thing to show people how to shoot on a budget, how to be smart with lighting and show places in the real world which can serve as potential sets. Creativity brews from limitations and not everything has to look perfect or ‘professional’. It’s a shame to tell people that they are to blame for their situation. To remind them that they don’t have enough time to learn filmmaking nor the monetary leeway to practice it.