HOW TO BE A BETTER FILMMAKER

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Komentáře • 218

  • @markbone
    @markbone  Před 3 lety +30

    I LOVE BEING ALIVE WHEN CAMERAS ARE SO ACCESSIBLE! WE ALL GET TO BE STORY TELLERS! Imagine being alive 300 years ago? No cameras?! Just Gutenberg and his press... there's lots to hate about our obsession with media/social media but lots to be grateful for also!

  • @threefoldtv
    @threefoldtv Před 3 lety +17

    Great tips! Love the airpod hack. Such a great way to keep communication between the director and DP without ruining the authenticity of a scene.

  • @lulumink0
    @lulumink0 Před 3 lety +3

    A real filmmaker talking about gears and experience. That’s what I like! Not bunch of fake filmmakers regurgitate all the tech numbers to please sponsors. Subbed.

    • @markbone
      @markbone  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks mate 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @patriciawedding4111
    @patriciawedding4111 Před 3 lety +8

    I truly appreciate your definition of B Roll and why it is important to enrich the perspective of the characters in your documentary. Thank you! Thank you!

  • @KaiCreative
    @KaiCreative Před 3 lety +22

    This couldn't have come at a better time with work wanting me to create a mini-doc about our CEO! Excellent work 🔥

    • @markbone
      @markbone  Před 3 lety +1

      Yes!! So glad this helps mate!

  • @CarloLlacar
    @CarloLlacar Před 3 lety +10

    this is great. I value these nuanced filmmaking tips over the gear reviews hands down.

    • @markbone
      @markbone  Před 3 lety +3

      YEASSS SKILL OVER GEAR, ANY DAY

  • @b.allamedia
    @b.allamedia Před 3 lety +3

    As someone who's starting out in documentary filmmaking, but isn't going to any sort of school, your content has been really helpful. I've felt like there's a lot of mystery around how to establish a relationship with your subject, how to navigate the moving parts of your film, etc... Your videos are answering a lot of questions for me & have honestly been a great substitute for film school. Looking forward to hearing more about this project you're working on.

    • @markbone
      @markbone  Před 3 lety +1

      I'm here to help! I never found there's been a good road map for documentary filmmaking out there. So glad the channel is helping!

  • @TheFinalCutBro
    @TheFinalCutBro Před 3 lety +4

    We don't deserve you Mark. This was so perfect. Thank you so much for sharing your invaluable insights.

  • @theampedlife
    @theampedlife Před 3 lety +2

    In my short "creator" experience to date (2 years) I often doubt whether Ive deluded myself into thinking I can make documentaries, which really sucks and demotivates me.
    After using a canon 80D for years I've invested in a new C200, some lenses, some lighting, sound and some other non essential but useful gear.
    Whenever I watch one of your videos I feel motivated and I get back to being in the moment, simply enjoying what photography gives me, and the joy of making and editing a short video.
    Im now filming a short documentary on a migrant worker in Africa - a great success story with a lot of difficulties on this journey.
    Thanks for the inspiration, its exactly what a 55 year old guy needs who took a risk to invest in a sideline job!

    • @markbone
      @markbone  Před 3 lety +1

      Many great filmmakers only put their first films out in their later years. I think you're in a great position having more life experience and perspective than younger filmmakers who were raised on Tik Tok and pizza pockets

    • @theampedlife
      @theampedlife Před 3 lety

      @@markbone Thanks for the alternative perspective and encouragement Mark. I’ll take your message to my fellow South African creators.

  • @AimaOj.
    @AimaOj. Před 3 lety +4

    You are one of the gems I found in 2020. So precious! 💜

  • @unmannedav
    @unmannedav Před 3 lety +7

    Would love to see a video of how you script/storyboard out a documentary

  • @cedricdes1064
    @cedricdes1064 Před 3 lety

    Who in their right minds would thumbs down this gold!!!? Thanks for these tips man 🙏🏿

  • @DonebyLeo
    @DonebyLeo Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for this video and the awesome advice! To exist in the present while filming really does wonders for your story.

  • @JordanThomasmedia
    @JordanThomasmedia Před 3 lety +3

    So much valuable advice. Really like the advice about using textures. Thanks for making these videos 🙌🏾

  • @Audiotechnical
    @Audiotechnical Před 3 lety

    Mark, every time I watch one of your uploads, I think it can't get any better or more appropriate for what I'm looking for right now. But then it does!! Ok, I only discovered you about 10 days ago, but wow, this was an incredible find for me, and what perfect timing in my life with the direction I'd love to go. Telling stories of others through film making. But yea, I'm 100% nervous about putting my all into my first big personal project. (but you're getting me to that point! So thanks!)

  • @omarbarre9540
    @omarbarre9540 Před 3 lety +3

    Wow brother! Thank you! God has really blessed you with this calling! You have really inspired me to get started in this field. I recently started making videos and eventually I hope to get into documentary filmmaking:)

  • @edwardleefilms
    @edwardleefilms Před 3 lety

    This was so helpful. Thanks Mark!

  • @cloudiow
    @cloudiow Před 3 lety

    Mark please never change this attitude! Your channel is growing and the amount of content you are putting out is just amazing. But I catch this vibe with you that no other filmmaker on this platform called CZcams has and that is sincere passion for film and helping others make a better world through film. One of the reasons I got into your AoD course is because of this!

    • @markbone
      @markbone  Před 3 lety +2

      😭 thank you for noticing! I want my channel to count! Help out others not just my bank account :)

  • @richarddzisiewski7197
    @richarddzisiewski7197 Před 3 lety

    Totally agree. The more you understand the project you're shooting, the story you're trying to portray and the people involved the easier it will be. Unfortunately in the past, I've seen sent a brief, got my head around what's to be done and then an AP rocks up on the day with something totally different and I'm working to the back foot. Getting into a flow for me anyway is so important as I've found that most shoots have a rhythm to them...

  • @LowellProductions
    @LowellProductions Před 3 lety +1

    love the ipod in one ear and the audio feed in the other. multi-tasking at its finest. Cheers, good stuff dude.

  • @aw.pixotica8121
    @aw.pixotica8121 Před 3 lety +2

    Documentaries are a step ahead.. Its all about connecting more with real people. Loved every bit of the video. :)

  • @adamreid5762
    @adamreid5762 Před 3 lety +1

    Great tips Mark. Would love a colour grading tutorial of your process! Big fan of your work! Thanks

  • @billybengi
    @billybengi Před 3 lety +5

    Mark bone, my new favorite 2021 CZcamsr. 🔥🔥🔥📽🎬

    • @markbone
      @markbone  Před 3 lety +1

      Bam! Yes!!!! lets get to 100k :)

  • @onikaimu
    @onikaimu Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you so much for sharing all your knowledge and experience. Every time I watch one of your videos I always get something new. Stay safe and warm.

  • @AnthonyFerrell
    @AnthonyFerrell Před 3 lety +4

    As someone that’s just getting into videography, this helps soooo much!

  • @Javier_Hernandez
    @Javier_Hernandez Před 3 lety

    You spoke about establishing shots, textures and the moments you wanna capture of the character. A great part 2 of this video would be about a compact list or “to go” lenses you use to capture this. Instead of carrying 6 or more lenses with you. What would be a good set of lenses you can use for multiple use. To be able to get the shots you need without constantly having to switch and miss those actual moments you’re trying to capture. Great video by the way.

  • @iGoBart
    @iGoBart Před 3 lety +1

    This is very helpful. This year I'll make my first documentary and your videos are keeping me on quality-track. Could you do a video on documentary funds, where, how and the possibility for small documentary makers? (sorry if I missed this in a previous video)

  • @WildBeardTrucking
    @WildBeardTrucking Před 3 lety +1

    Love this hard bro! 🤘🏽💀🤘🏽

  • @michaelmast_nomadicthrive

    Always so helpful... Love your videos man, can’t wait for the next one!

  • @smitholu1419
    @smitholu1419 Před rokem

    R love how u teach bro
    This is one channel I can't do away with
    Keep on the good work
    Much love from Sierra Leone

  • @AryamanPathania
    @AryamanPathania Před 3 lety +1

    I love what you've been making, Mark. This is really valuable and insightful stuff.

  • @fscanlan11
    @fscanlan11 Před 3 lety

    That was some great film making tips. I appreciate them a lot. What is also cool... is you show us your footage. It is inspiring for sure. Keep up the great job!

  • @maxim.horoshilov
    @maxim.horoshilov Před 3 lety

    Your channel such a great finding, Mark! Thank you for sharing this valuable experience! Love it!

  • @OnassisRabanes
    @OnassisRabanes Před 3 lety +1

    Excited that you're planning on reopening your documentary course!

  • @smalltalk.productions9977

    thanks for the effort and the sharing. your vids are always helpful, informative and inspiring. now, i can understand how you being in toronto might think that 2021 feels like more of the same ole same ole. but for us south of you in the usa, yesterday was the start of a WHOLE NEW DAY! i am an appreciative subscriber. stay well. thumbs up.

    • @markbone
      @markbone  Před 3 lety

      USA has been a rollercoaster in 2020 and 2021 for that matter!!

  • @rogerstgermail
    @rogerstgermail Před 3 lety +2

    The equipment featured prior to 5:33 is far beyond my budget. So it is of little value to me.
    However, the insight shared in your "tips" is priceless. I will be applying these suggestions on the project that I am currently working on with the equipment that I already own.
    I am a subscriber and am grateful for your channel.

  • @ElusiveFrame
    @ElusiveFrame Před 3 lety

    I bet it's something you understand after feeling something is missing from your footage. Thanks for sharing your experience 🙌

  • @AntonWongVideo
    @AntonWongVideo Před 3 lety +1

    Great advice, man!
    Thank you! It's been years since my last non-commercial/client doc. I plan on using these tips this year

  • @Damoforce
    @Damoforce Před 3 lety +1

    You're a wizard! This is well out of my ballpark.
    Thanks for the insights

  • @markmurphy5486
    @markmurphy5486 Před 3 lety +1

    Great tips, thanks soo much Mark!

  • @EstherTK
    @EstherTK Před 3 lety +1

    Loved how you broke this down Mark. Cant wait for the next run of the documentary school. 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

    • @markbone
      @markbone  Před 3 lety

      I went for broke... to break this down... bad joke. I'll see myself out

  • @JDanielVzla
    @JDanielVzla Před 3 lety

    Amazing tips. I am shooting a Documentary and I haven't thought about texture to add more value to the films. I just got some ideas and shoots I can add to my documentary. Thanks a lot for sharing those tips Mark 😎💃

  • @patrickparado
    @patrickparado Před 3 lety

    Can’t wait til the course reopens!!

  • @gabrielwheelerllc
    @gabrielwheelerllc Před 3 lety

    This was so great! Thanks for the help. I am about to start a new documentary in about a week, so this will make a big difference. My last documentary suffered because I didn't immerse myself enough in the scene. The focus was just on getting the interview done.

  • @ratedtechtoe2788
    @ratedtechtoe2788 Před 3 lety +2

    Awesome tutorial! Thank you!

  • @phucmapvlog
    @phucmapvlog Před 3 lety +8

    Solid stuff

  • @SvenVee
    @SvenVee Před 3 lety +1

    Great tips yet again man, thanks for sharing. Definitely will pay more attention to world building and textures! Got a mini doc shoot coming up in Switzerland in a couple days, wish me luck! :D

  • @dennivisuals
    @dennivisuals Před 3 lety +1

    This was a great video Mark. Thinking of shooting a short doc within Q1 of this year. your tips have really been helping

  • @philemotion8876
    @philemotion8876 Před 3 lety +1

    Well explained Mark ! 😉 Thanks ! 🎥

  • @drmatthewhorkey
    @drmatthewhorkey Před 2 lety +1

    This is SOOOOO Helpful

  • @ReepaMedia
    @ReepaMedia Před 3 lety +1

    i just received my first wireless video transmitter and its from hollyland, just grabbed the 300 to transmit to phones and tablets but works awesome and gives pro features

    • @markbone
      @markbone  Před 3 lety +1

      🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @SimpleSandalsMedia
    @SimpleSandalsMedia Před 3 lety +1

    Very useful and enlightening video.
    See why I like you, man!!!!

  • @topicruben
    @topicruben Před 3 lety +1

    Great tips, as always Mark. Thank you very much indeed!

    • @markbone
      @markbone  Před 3 lety

      Glad you enjoyed it, thanks mate :)

  • @b.allamedia
    @b.allamedia Před 3 lety

    Hearing about the relationship between director & DP was super insightful

    • @markbone
      @markbone  Před 3 lety

      It's also good to be friends :)

  • @AllThingsFilm1
    @AllThingsFilm1 Před 3 lety +1

    Great suggestions. I'm saving this video for reference.

  • @bricecarette8509
    @bricecarette8509 Před 3 lety

    Great video, as per usual. Very informative and grounded to real life work. Thank you, Mark !

    • @markbone
      @markbone  Před 3 lety

      🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 thank you!!

  • @phototommyfive
    @phototommyfive Před 3 lety

    Great stuff, as always, Mark. One of the topics that almost no one talks about that I would like to hear more about is how to cut footage. Do you have an overall philosophy about how to cut footage? Such as relying on the rhythm of music to make your cuts, or the dialog beats of characters to make cuts. How do you do it, and can you offer tips on this topic?

  • @DruMUSIC06
    @DruMUSIC06 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for the tips man!

  • @coachjohnlucas7451
    @coachjohnlucas7451 Před 3 lety

    Another great video. Thanks Mark! Keep it up and stay safe in 2021!

  • @flipwsad93
    @flipwsad93 Před 3 lety +1

    Super useful! Thanks a lot man

  • @DawahDigital
    @DawahDigital Před 3 lety +1

    Liked, so I can find it later and watch it again. You know it makes sense!!!

  • @bake.agency
    @bake.agency Před rokem

    Great fundamentals / refresher.. 👏

  • @63MacGuy
    @63MacGuy Před 3 lety

    Love your video and your work. I’m a wedding filmmaker and I still get a ton of ideas from your commercial work. I would love to see something about weddings If you’ve ever filmed weddings? If not it’s all good 👍

    • @markbone
      @markbone  Před 3 lety

      lol, watch my video about transformers! it's all about my wedding career, it's my 3rd last video

  • @renansandi7990
    @renansandi7990 Před 3 lety

    Great tips, man, love your channel!

  • @stefanexplores
    @stefanexplores Před 3 lety +2

    Right on! Always learn something from you :)

  • @marcvillproductions660

    bro, you're awesome! you helped me a lot. greetings from Philippines :)

  • @mizbuganon
    @mizbuganon Před 3 lety +1

    Very nice man. Thanks a lot! ✌

  • @HGQjazz
    @HGQjazz Před 3 lety +1

    You get a great look from SONY...looks most like Panasonic than anyone, I think. Great stuff Mark!

  • @Benjamin-om3ih
    @Benjamin-om3ih Před 3 lety +3

    Imma guess it's Netflix. Either way, I look forward to seeing the film

    • @markbone
      @markbone  Před 3 lety +1

      Who knows?!

    • @AntonWongVideo
      @AntonWongVideo Před 3 lety

      "Global broadcaster" is not a term I hear used to describe Netflix. I'm going to guess BBC World

    • @Benjamin-om3ih
      @Benjamin-om3ih Před 3 lety

      @@AntonWongVideo we'll soon find out I guess but what your saying does make sense yeah

  • @israelitemediaerikdavis304

    Hey Mark. Great stuff as always and appreciate your efforts to help others. I noticed you film with the Sony FX9 I think and I also think you sometimes film with the FX6. A lot of your footage looks beautiful but the stabilization on some scenes looks borderline. Like when the director was walking into the kitchen nook shot and the talent was very still at the table. These are hard shots to get even with a wide-angle lens on a camera without IBIS. As someone who is very close to pulling the trigger on the FX6, I am wondering if you would agree that for documentary style, yes run and gun filming, if using a stabilized Sony lens is the way to go to increase the usefulness of handheld scenes with the Sony cameras.

  • @MFILMSCanada
    @MFILMSCanada Před 3 lety

    Love collaborating with you mark!

  • @SebastianSavoy
    @SebastianSavoy Před 3 lety

    Great tips as always Mark 🙌🏻

    • @markbone
      @markbone  Před 3 lety

      Appreciate it! Thanks Sebastian

  • @terryo4352
    @terryo4352 Před 3 lety +2

    oh shit, I worked with Demar in 2019. Super cool guy.

  • @TommyCallaway
    @TommyCallaway Před 3 lety

    Those little pavotubes are super useful.

  • @Cookies205
    @Cookies205 Před 3 lety

    @2:25 1) Immerse Yourself In The Scene
    @5:58 2) Prep Your Character
    @8:23 3) Film textures

  • @piusgyagenda
    @piusgyagenda Před 3 lety

    Film Texture this has disturbed me alot to understand in the past but now I know how it should be done thanks Mark B #Ugandan

  • @TAPPChannel
    @TAPPChannel Před 3 lety

    Worked with Derozan? Nice... Do you edit those videos here for this channel by yourself? Is so how long editing this kind of content usually takes you?

  • @DANandSALLY
    @DANandSALLY Před 3 lety

    so true about 2021!

  • @billybengi
    @billybengi Před 3 lety

    Very great tips . Keep up, I love all your contents on your channel

  • @rabsme9767
    @rabsme9767 Před 3 lety +1

    Yes 🙌

  • @tuckerandersonfilms
    @tuckerandersonfilms Před 3 lety

    Hey Mark, just hearing you talk about back pain, you might try an EasyRig. Definitely helps with long scenes like that interview! Anyway, love your work!

    • @markbone
      @markbone  Před 3 lety

      I use them on my commercial work but it might be time to get one for my Documentary stuff

  • @emiliesheng
    @emiliesheng Před 2 lety

    Hi Mike, thank you for sharing this video. I just wonder how do you go about the sound on this family conversation scene without adding extra sound person? Did you lav the main character as well? Thank you.

  • @dhiyaabel170
    @dhiyaabel170 Před 3 lety

    Welcome back 👋...

  • @classeprepa874
    @classeprepa874 Před 3 lety +1

    These " tips for documentaries " are addicting man would never get bored of themm we highlyyy appreciate ur tips they are life saving!!! Though it would much appreciated if u spare some time to make another video by the end of this month

    • @AimaOj.
      @AimaOj. Před 3 lety

      Exactly! I've watched a bunch of them and I always keep coming back for more. So addictive!

    • @markbone
      @markbone  Před 3 lety +1

      Work is flat out right now! I wish I could keep up with youtube

  • @joja4323
    @joja4323 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you

  • @loudandclearmedia
    @loudandclearmedia Před 3 lety

    Awesome video as always, Mark. A quick technical question if you'll indulge me one: The kitchen table scene in Clear Sky, it looks like that might be your FX9? It's hard to tell if you were using the autofocus system or manually pulling focus. When Michael takes over for you I can clearly see his hand on the lens, but some of the earlier shots maybe look like autofocus when you're panning from one person to another? The reason I ask is that I recently sold my RED and am flirting with jumping into the deep end with the Sony stuff as I already have a pile of nice e-mount glass from shooting stills with A7 series bodies. It's difficult to ascertain though how practical the FX9/FX6 autofocus system is for paid work. I mean, even in this video your taking head presentation looks to have some hunting and lens breathing (mostly the latter) that would give me hesitation to use whatever you are using for client work vs just locking the thing off, and if that's the case it's a big hit on one of the Sony system's main features over the competition, dig?

    • @markbone
      @markbone  Před 3 lety +1

      I used manual mostly for the table scene, but when there’s just one character and decent light I’ll swap to autofocus these days, never thought I would be doing that but it’s pretty damn good! We used the Fx9 but the Fx6 is a little weapon

  • @rudeboystudiodoberman
    @rudeboystudiodoberman Před 3 lety

    Great tips, thank you!

  •  Před 3 lety

    Hey Mark, where can i see your documentaries?

  • @marcusdaviee
    @marcusdaviee Před 3 lety

    cool stuff Mark loved it

  • @babateeempire4332
    @babateeempire4332 Před 3 lety

    Legend legend legend 👏👏

  • @speedsweets67
    @speedsweets67 Před 3 lety +1

    It is not depressing, but reality. And, we have to deal with it. Love the shows!

    • @markbone
      @markbone  Před 3 lety +1

      It's true, it's where we are, can't ignore it but we don't have to let it suffocate our joy!

  • @ryangelder3240
    @ryangelder3240 Před 3 lety

    Hey Mark, love the content. I'm wondering how you go about finding topics for your documentaries? Do directors come to you? Or do you have ideas and seek out a director?

  • @dmwm771
    @dmwm771 Před 2 lety

    Thanks a lot, Mark! Are you shooting all your documentaries in a cinema like format 16:9 ?

  • @ducquang2167
    @ducquang2167 Před 3 lety

    Hey Mark! I just wanted to ask you what do you think about "Greenshooting"? I feel like people don't really pay attention to the environment when they purchase gear or shot films.

  • @robertbycapri
    @robertbycapri Před 3 lety

    very interesting going to sit & watch !

  • @bastienartigas
    @bastienartigas Před 3 lety

    The intro music is dope !

    • @markbone
      @markbone  Před 3 lety +1

      Epidemic sound!!

    • @bastienartigas
      @bastienartigas Před 3 lety

      @@markbone thanks I have already an account there ! Continue the great work !

  • @skaterlife3
    @skaterlife3 Před 3 lety

    Mark! get an EasyRig MiniMax I've been using it with a fully kitted Fx9. Its going to save your back and energy on set.

    • @markbone
      @markbone  Před 3 lety

      I know! I need one!! I use them all the time on my commercial work

  • @haddonhousefilms
    @haddonhousefilms Před 3 lety

    Great video. One question. Do you keep your mic on the camera for the whole interview?

  • @Newtorin
    @Newtorin Před 3 lety

    Hey! I really enjoy your content! Just bought your LUT package. And I am wondering what's the difference between Canon C-Log and Canon C-Log2? As I understand your LUTs supposed to work with C-Log2, will it work with just Canon C-Log. I am shooting with Canon R6. Thank you!

  • @ienpassi
    @ienpassi Před 3 lety

    Mark I can listen to you for hours. And not be bored.
    Your videos are interesting and full of good knowledge.
    Thank you for sharing.
    The beginning of the video is a bit awkward 🤭🤣🥰

    • @markbone
      @markbone  Před 3 lety +1

      🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 you’re in luck because I can talk for hours!!

    • @ienpassi
      @ienpassi Před 3 lety

      @@markbone looking forward for that