6 Basic Film Directing Tips for Natural Performances
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- čas přidán 14. 08. 2024
- Beginner tips for directing actors and non-actors, narrative or documentary. Basic techniques I use on every shoot to get natural performances. Learn filmmaking from me! myfilm.school/...
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Wish we had a Brandon Li in our camera bag!
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You're genuinely the most helpful film maker on CZcams... That I have come across anyway. Pro tips for all film makers in any genre shooting with any budget. I hope you know how much we appreciate it.
Your videos never waste my time! This is just another example. Love it!
awesome tips brandon! you made me discover that "testimonial portrait" is the name of that thing i like so much in some videos. thank you!
Thank you Brandon. I soak in your advice like a dry sponge. ✌️
Cool to see you here =^^=
So many film makers go off to too many tangents to explain their directing process, but you strip it down to the simplest way. Thanks Brandon!!
You never fail to give the best pointers that no one else has given ever. Thank you, Brandon!
What I like about you is that you are not all talk , you have proof of what you´re meaning is , expresing it with a diferent shot or short film
Your gimbal skills plus directing skills and god knows what you in post, combined with stories... never get enough!
I was an actor in my younger days. I made more student films than I can remember. Every time I'd audition for a play, I'd get stopped on the way out by student filmmakers wanting to use me and others in their films. It amazes me how few of them, who had already learned so much about film technique, could direct a human being. Had they just watched this video, they'd have been 10x better filmmakers.
Brandon you are by far the best film instructor on you tube with a genuine passion for helping others your film making is excellent and you are a really nice person which just shines through in your videos thank you
Extremely useful, concise yet clear explanation and excellent examples. Not a single minute is ever wasted in your videos. Thank you!!!
See's Email on phone about new video.....drops phone, runs up stairs, jumps in seat, search, press play......Watches.....and then the long wait for the next one begins.
When Brandon pus up a video of tips I immediately click to watch it. His videos are super informative and helpful. I seriously wanted him to make a tips video on how to direct talent. And I didn’t even have to ask. It’s like he can read my mind!!!!!
Very refreshing to hear good practical advise on CZcams that actually makes a difference, love your honesty
Brandon you are the real beast. You have the best production channel thus so far, keeping it applicable simple and real advice
Shooting weddings I run into this almost EVERY shoot ; I've learned to just be silly and make fun of myself a little bit to loosen up the bride and groom ; I've been able to transfer this skill over to studio work and works like a charm!
maaan! you are one of few who really shows how inclusive and emotive cinematography can be! much love :)
Great knowledge Brandon!
Yes I've also found that the more I build that connection with people or friends before filming where they're okay either me and basically a camera attached to my hand/eye or close to my face, the more they just interact with me and forget about the camera.
But also when the focus is the camera and you stop socialising during filming, it gets awkward.
It's a tricky balance to get the right amount of intimacy. Requires a lot of practice and staying alert to the social signals people are giving you.
I just cannot stop watching your videos. Thank you so much for all these tips.
Hey Brandon, I'm subscribed on different film-making channels which are pretty useful and professional. But this one is where the real talent begins. Thank you!
I have searched the CZcams for inspiration,tips and tricks and for understanding how to get better in my filmmaking. sir you are the most important page in my subscription list till now! Thankyou.
You are a magician Brandon! As a beginner on shooting videos you give me so much valuable tips and details that I didn't think about. Please post more and I will support you as much as I can
Wowzers those slo motion captures! Your story telling is truly beautiful and inspiring. Much peace and love
Your tips are gold! All your videos need to be watched more than once as time passes
of all the tips there are yours were the most genuine and thoughts-generate
Please keep uploading Brandon... I really appreciate your tips your videos, everything...you really inspire me and I can see some improvements in my own projects and mostly because of what I'm learning from you...thank you!!!
Great tips Brandon! These tips are like my bread and butter for shooting subjects but I couldn't describe it to ppl. This video made it so much more simple!
I just found this channel and hands down the best in the business! Totally helpful for upcoming filmmakers! Thank you man!
Thank you soooooo much Brandon! I always appreciate your work and advice for the better of Filmmaking community!
YES! Directing tutorial is what I need the most. Hope you will make more video tutorial about directing film.
Great tips. I’ve been watching some of your tips for a long now. You’ve encouraged me to start doing also shorts films instead of only travel films.
Very well done tutorial. I especially noticed your comment about how to create in the actor the emotion you want. Like you said, it doesn't come from the mind down but instead from the body up. Moving and acting upon something is the catalyst that creates emotion. Very insightful of you.
I'm a photographer and I'm learning a ton from this! Thanks Brandon!
Man, you're a great resource for the small details that make your videos great!
Really love the tips here. The keep rolling one is key for shy subjects.
Brandon, just want to thank you for the tips you're giving in many of your videos. I'm really wanting to know more about fimmaking and you're giving me some very important tips. Thx!
Next to a great filmmaker, you are an amazing, natural Mentor. Thank you.
You seriously have one of the best, if not best film channels on CZcams. I've learned more from your couple videos than dozens or hundreds of other videos. You do a great job of talking about practical things that people haven't talked about and you have amazing work to back up everything you're saying. Thanks!
I do wish more of the tutorial guys on YT also posted their own finished films. It seems like a scam when they give advice without showing what they can do.
A lot of them do know what they are doing. But there are definitely some who don't and are just repeating what they've heard from books/others/school.
Who do you recommend?
DSLR Guide is one of my favorites. He's young and hasn't done any huge projects but he does a lot of stuff that's different from everyone else and focuses everything on story rather than gear/trick which I appreciate. Also raises some really good discussions about film/video making. I used to watch a bunch of channels pretty religiously but after a while a lot of it seemed to be the same thing on repeat.
Love this. Such a fresh approach with all of your tutorials. This is gold right here.
Thank you Brandon! Your channel is like taking a master class.
the most awesome channel about cinematography that i ever find, even my teacher didnt taught me this lesson thanks a lot man im really appreciate it. hopefully your channel grows more bigger. greetings from Indonesia
This guy is really good. Much respect to your skills and ability to teach effectively. Especially to your willingness to share your knowledge with the rest of us.
I love that your advice comes so clearly comes from own experiences. I love your work, and trust your advice. Subscribed!
WoW! You just gave me a whole new look of recording a video! I will start recording video's in a few months, so I am now setting up/buying gear etc. (also found very valuable tips from your other video's) and by accident, I landed on this one...cannot wait to start! Thanks!
Man ! yours tips are the best of the internet, are helping a lot,
Very easy and fast class, direct in the point !
Thanks a lot !
Awesome video! This past week, I have been attending a filmmaking camp! Tomorrow i'll be shooting my first short film! I'm super excited! Keep up the great videos!
THE GOAL TIP IS SO HELPFUL !!!!
I have noticed that filming people is hard and these are very good tips. Must try them out. 🇫🇮
This is gold, i'm so glad i discover your channel, so fresh yet so classic.You are very talented man!
Great tips brotha! I, among many others in this community, thoroughly enjoy your visual expression style. It's engaging and fresh. Keep up the amazing work.
SO pleased to have found your channel - outstanding video and teaching - thanks!
Golden info!! Literally watching every single video you made!!!!
Brandon, this were some really great tips. I just started a channel and I had to film people for the first time and it was interesting to see how they became more relaxed when I talked to them first before recording. Again great advice !!!
I feel like I(we) should be paying for this amount of knowledge we're getting. You are amazing sir Brandon!
Great video thank you. Happy to find your channel Brandon. With today's tools like stories each and everyone will be creating more compelling videos. Looking forward to it all.
Thanks for your film making wisdom! This is helping me wrap my mind around film making vs. just shooting video.
Hi Li，you really have a great talent in making films，but I think you have a magic power in teaching！Really Really Awesome。And thank you so much。
Valuable tips Brandon! Huge learning for me to up my shooting game. Happy days!
Brandon I have recently discovered your channel and I am in love with your content. I can finally say I have someone to look up to and try to learn from them. Keep up the amazing work!!!
Finally some good educating content not relying on gear! Great job!
Brandon thank you for being such a positive influence on all of us inspiring film makers!
GREAT GREAT GREAT!
I brought my sony 6500 because of you and im very happy about it. Tha
nks Brandon
Who the hell would give this a thumbs down? Great stuff Brandon!
Brandon, this is fantastic! I often get lost in looking for something "epic" in my shooting instead of engaging my subjects! Thank you for reminding me of the importance of these things!
U are legend sir no one teaches this in film school or in workshop for filmmaking.
Amazing real life tips Brandon. No one shares these valuable tips which we often ignore. Experience speaks!
Fantastic advice and guidance!!! This is unbelievably helpful trying to get started documenting my own adventures. Thank you so much for this content!
Thank you so much for always imparting your wisdom in such a friendly, easy-going and understandable way. I'm a beginner, but my shots are so much better because of you challenging me to think about what I'm shooting before I start shooting it.
I´ve been watching several tutorials on shooting and editing, and by far you are the most helpful, straightforward and didactic person so far. Keep sharing man, we really appreciate it! Cheers
I was going to say: "awesome tips Brandon" but someone beat me to it... so I'll say ... I'm writing down your tips in my notebook. Especially the ones on "eye level" and give your actor a goal! Merci Beaucoup!
your filmmaking lessons are so awesome! thanks a lot :) please keep posting them!
I love this tips, Brandon. My favorite is breaking the 4th wall with the testimonial portrait.
Great tips, really impressive footage and nice hair btw!
Thanks a lot! I would love to travel right now, but editing is fine for the moment...
Branden Li thanks for sharing your wisdom. You know the truth
OK. I'm hooked on your channel after watching 3 different videos. Thanks!
best channel for learning films! 😘 thank you Brandon! 🤗
Every single video you do helps me. Thank you
Camera is a person! , I agree with you. And I hope camera is my own eye anytime. It is my dream from child.I think recently it has gradually been realized.Thank you for nice philosophy!
Thank you!! I'm off to shoot my first wedding in like 25 minutes and I'm cramming in every last bit of knowledge I have time for!
You are a hero Brandon.
You articulated that perfectly. That's great advice!
he's too legit.. he deserves 1M+ subs..
this video was much needed! always struggled with this especially in documentary style shooting, thanks Brandon!
holy shit dude. you're so cool for giving this knowledge to the world. Taught me a ton even as a professional.
Excellent video! Tons of value...I've been struggling with this, you just made it all make sense. Thank you!
Really needed this video, love your tips, they are very practical. Thanks a lot for answering my question in this video :) Looking forward for your next travel film.
Brilliant, as always Brandon. Thank you for sharing.
Awesome! Thank you for those super helpful tips!! I always learn so much information from your videos!! Keep it up!
So glad I found your channel. You are making very high quality content and share very valuable tips! Thank you so much!
Just discovered Brandon Li: so useful, so inspiring !
You produce such value filled content. Thank you for that Brandon! It was interesting how Neill Blomkamp used the "testimonial" portrait in his latest Oats studios shorts. Worked really well in Rakka.
Cool I'll have to check those out. He seems like someone who makes better films outside the studio system
Many thanks for these golden tips Brandon!
Awesome , please keep doing this tips. Cheers from Xalapa, MEXICO !!!
Thank you so much for this Brandon!! Can't wait for more future content!
Thanks! Never know the term 4th wall existed! Makes complete sense.
Awesome... happy to see my that you visited my place "Kerala (Kochi)"
You are lucky enough to travel around world.
Good job and keep it up.
Thanks.
best video i have seen this month, hands down, i had to re watch it again tho....
Sound easy and simple... but it requires a lot of practice, right my friend... the key... shooting... i'll try it.
Cool!
Simple things is hard to get.
Thanks for sharing, Brandon.