How Cinematographers Prepare For A Shoot

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  • čas přidán 3. 06. 2024
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    The pre production process starts by being more conceptual, based on ideas, which progressively evolves to become more about the practical execution of those ideas leading up to the shoot.
    In this video I will break down my approach to preparing for shooting a project by going over the different stages of cinematography pre production: ideas, mood board, shot list and technical prep.
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    0:00 Introduction
    1:45 Ideas
    3:41 Mood Board
    4:53 Shot List
    6:00 Technical Prep
    8:23 Conclusion
    Music:
    Liquid Memoirs - 'Shimmer'
    Norvik - 'Windrifts'
    EJRM - 'Regenerate'
    DJ Taz Rashid - 'Twilight'
    Pete James Johnson - 'Still No Bells'
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Komentáře • 85

  • @InDepthCine
    @InDepthCine  Před 3 lety +53

    Since everyone prepares differently let me know any tips or methods you may have for getting ready for a project.

    • @nd_ru
      @nd_ru Před 3 lety +8

      I honestly love getting a playlist of tracks or folder or art they feel links with the style and subtext of the film and or scenes, also nothing better than a viewing session of films (this is less like documents or things needed for production but so useful to get in the mindset for a project)

    • @FrameForge
      @FrameForge Před 3 lety +8

      I love making simple pre-vis clips in blender, unreal, or cinetracer to help get the timing down with my DPs.
      If that takes too much time for the project, I’ll look at our shot list and either line up our shot list images on a timeline with temp audio to feel out the scene and timing for some takes, or just find similar shots in other movies and make a Frankenstein pre-vis

    • @palmaceiamovie
      @palmaceiamovie Před 3 lety +4

      I sometimes listen to different soundtracks and get the images in my head.

    • @Mechkino
      @Mechkino Před 3 lety +1

      Dear Grey. Could you withdraw the complaint (strike) about the translation of your video? I wrote to you in the mail. I apologize for the inconvenience.

    • @FrameForge
      @FrameForge Před 3 lety +2

      @@palmaceiamovie I love this! A friend of mine said he does something similar and listens to some select songs in pre-pro so images come to him and he can solidify the tone and feel of the project. Then during Editing and Post, he re-listens to those songs to make sure that he's hitting the same vibe as he did in Pre-pro.

  • @budusbusham3324
    @budusbusham3324 Před 3 lety +146

    Can’t be stressed enough that most filmmaking is systematically and efficiently checking off a list.

  • @Farren246
    @Farren246 Před 3 lety +191

    I'm not a filmmaker myself, but I hope that Milanote understands how good of an ad this is for them.

  • @TenzinNamgyel
    @TenzinNamgyel Před 3 lety +66

    *watching this 20 minutes before leaving for set*

  • @clarencelinthein
    @clarencelinthein Před 3 lety +33

    I personally love storyboarding. It allows me to show other what I envision for each scene :>

  • @MattAitia
    @MattAitia Před 3 lety +18

    I have a video coming out tomorrow about creating a directors treatment and taking ideas from your head to paper! I'm still refining my workflow and Milanote sounds intriguing.

  • @kiribundi
    @kiribundi Před 3 lety +28

    Milanote is so great. It really is the ultimate prep tool

  • @BluescreenFilme
    @BluescreenFilme Před 3 lety +11

    This is so incredebly motivating to watch as I'm currently putting ideas together for a new film project! :)

  • @kathirVendhan
    @kathirVendhan Před 3 lety +18

    Please also do a video for director

  • @user-vi2gr8be8k
    @user-vi2gr8be8k Před 3 lety +4

    I've only recently started making my path in filming and i'd like say you've already had a huge impact on me. Thank you very much!

  • @Shotin35mm
    @Shotin35mm Před 3 lety +2

    Theres a number if things that I do to prep for a short film. I first start with ideas of a story and play it out in my head. This allows me to figure out how long the short film will be. Typically I like to have a short film around 3-4 minutes long. After playing the story out in my head, I'll then decide on a location. Once the location is decided, I'll play the story out in my head once more in that location. Then I'm off to write a script. I spend a couple of weeks here in this phase because I'm constantly revising it and writing it better. I write the screenplay around the location that I'll be filming in because I've already scouted it. Afterwards, I scroll through pages and pages of pictures from movies according to the tone that I'm going for. This is followed by breaking down my script and creating my shot list. Then I'll screen test it with different looks and adjust the lighting, camera settings, movement, pace, and composition. After this, I'll finally make a gear list of which I need on the day that I film. I will also ask the actors to request a day off for production. On the day of the shoot, I run every shot through a short rehearsal to reinforce direction. Then I'll finally be able to film until I feel like we've wrapped.
    The end process happens when the audience has feedback and critiques for me. That's the only way I feel like I'll get better besides constantly practicing.
    I have to wear a lot of hats during all phases of production since I do this by myself along with maybe three other people if they aren't working. On top of that, I'm trying to build my channel here and provide that content to whomever wants to watch it. This allows me to build my reel and hopefully land me a career as a cinematographer. Then one thing that I haven't dabbled in is marketing or kickstarters. It's quite hard to reach an audience if they don't know you're there (which is what I feel a lot of the times). Hopefully with some time and hard work I can have a bigger audience to watch my stuff.
    I really appreciate this video and found it to be very informative and well articulated! I gained some perspective and some knowledge! Thanks for this video, I'll be waiting for the next!

  • @Hello2U4s0e4r
    @Hello2U4s0e4r Před 3 lety +2

    I signed up for Milanote a few days ago. It's awesome to see content explaining the practical application. Thanks!

  • @mauriciobastidar7030
    @mauriciobastidar7030 Před 3 lety +2

    It would be amazing a video about how cinematographers prepare a shot on set

  • @oniriscope
    @oniriscope Před 3 lety +5

    Perfect timing!
    Jumping in

  • @ThongNguyen-fl9jp
    @ThongNguyen-fl9jp Před 3 lety +3

    Gosh I love your videos. I look forward to seeing them on Sundays, and they always put me in a tranquil mood while teaching me a great deal.

  • @stevensaldana7296
    @stevensaldana7296 Před 3 lety +1

    Great video! Thanks a lot! I’m right now preparing for a shoot and this adds a lot of help to pre-production.

  • @LifeOfRiza
    @LifeOfRiza Před 3 lety +1

    brilliant! love the examples you used 🙌🏼 super helpful and well done video!

  • @Kai_Cheng
    @Kai_Cheng Před 3 lety +1

    I’m so glad I found this channel! I loved every video you made, thank you!!!!!!

  • @danielhuang2488
    @danielhuang2488 Před 3 lety +1

    im shooting my first school project in 2 weeks. i wish this vid had come out a month ago...

  • @dinnertime1857
    @dinnertime1857 Před 3 lety

    great vids as always. really help me to fully understand the pre pro steps.. thanks!

  • @studiochapters
    @studiochapters Před 3 lety

    Thank you for all the videos you create! There is so much packed into your content, we really all find it so so valuable. Thank you!

  • @Je11yb3aner
    @Je11yb3aner Před 3 lety +1

    Would love to see you do a video for Drive alone, or even just on the director Nic refn

  • @thenightwolves5163
    @thenightwolves5163 Před 3 lety +2

    Awesome video, very informative

  • @creativeorstrange
    @creativeorstrange Před 3 lety

    Fantastic video - I’m quite few to this, but I do all of the steps you outline, except the second visit to the location and the creation of an animatic, which I hope to do in the future. It was really interesting to hear how you structure your process/ workflow around a central app. I’m interested in streamlining my process in this way and will be checking that app out. It was also really interesting to see your examples and the sorta things you take a note of. It just let me know that I was on the right track. Thank you for the effort you put into this channel.

  • @photosbycez5012
    @photosbycez5012 Před 6 měsíci

    Beautiful video, incredibly helpful

  • @guillaumedelormeraie
    @guillaumedelormeraie Před 3 lety

    Excellent episode, thanks a lot!

  • @huberfilmworks
    @huberfilmworks Před 3 lety

    I discovered Milanote earlier this year and fell in love immediately. Very good for productions not just for filmmakers. its amazing.

  • @ginomo
    @ginomo Před 2 lety

    coolest channel i've found, congrats!

  • @FilmQi
    @FilmQi Před 2 lety

    Great tips! thank you for sharing

  • @judichristopher4604
    @judichristopher4604 Před 3 lety

    The Director Robert Rodriguez would be so proud of you and Milanote... when he started out... he took "Pictures" of each shot... similar to Milanote...
    I think this is a great idea.
    Thank you so much for sharing this with us...

  • @tylerm6747
    @tylerm6747 Před 3 lety

    I use the exact same prep layout with Milanote. I also use Procreate to draw on Artemis stills, and Notability for the script.

  • @ClaudioDesideriFilms
    @ClaudioDesideriFilms Před 3 lety

    Thanks!

  • @husainfoolath4287
    @husainfoolath4287 Před 3 lety

    My favorite channel!

  • @NIKONGUY1960
    @NIKONGUY1960 Před 2 lety

    Extremely helpful.

  • @davidmeneses712
    @davidmeneses712 Před 3 lety

    Very useful. Thanks

  • @gideonbohm-smith-paul4279

    I can't lie, milanote really has been a game changer for me. it literally just works which if feel like is something really uncommon in filmmaking lol

  • @epileric8489
    @epileric8489 Před 3 lety +2

    That is one very underrated video.

  • @gabrielidusogie9189
    @gabrielidusogie9189 Před 3 lety

    This is beyond helpful of breaking it down for a smooth brain like me

  • @tommie3700
    @tommie3700 Před 3 lety

    Notion is awesome too!

  • @EbenSidabutar
    @EbenSidabutar Před 2 lety

    i love it

  • @satish8889
    @satish8889 Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome

  • @OkItsJustSean
    @OkItsJustSean Před 3 lety

    Its insane on how I was making a mood list today without ever knowing what one was and it just so happens that one of the screenshots I made is the exact same as the one at 4:04 in the top right. The tree of life screenshot, that is. Crazy we screenshot the same thing and I did it naturally.

  • @EhEsDeeEf
    @EhEsDeeEf Před 2 lety

    milanote is freakin awesome

  • @nrinka
    @nrinka Před 2 lety

    just signed up

  • @droid806
    @droid806 Před 3 lety

    You can do the same with Workflowy or Trello

  • @dhoutab
    @dhoutab Před 3 lety

    really helpful :)

  • @leonardotavaresdardenne9955

    Make a cinematography style video on Dean Cundy!!!

  • @lukethekuya
    @lukethekuya Před 3 lety

    Literally being like Wong Kar Wai on my newest short film project with the kiddos in our neighborhood so far...

  • @nathanksimpson
    @nathanksimpson Před rokem

    Very curious about the very detailed Korean film references.

  • @KPSFILMMakingActingReview123

    thanks support

  • @mr.c_visuals
    @mr.c_visuals Před 3 lety

    🤞pre production first

  • @NIKONGUY1960
    @NIKONGUY1960 Před rokem

    I tried Milanote but couldn't get it to work how I needed.

  • @randomniche1345
    @randomniche1345 Před 3 lety

    I came here for the advice, I left with Milanote

  • @judichristopher4604
    @judichristopher4604 Před 3 lety +2

    5:17
    Shouldn't that say in 3A-1 Windshield not Windscreen?
    Yes? No?
    Sorry I'm an Editor...

  • @bubblegumm1361
    @bubblegumm1361 Před 3 lety +1

    I once worked without a script and without a storyboard, big mistake...

  • @jonascarrillo8699
    @jonascarrillo8699 Před rokem

    Milanote.

  • @KPSFILMMakingActingReview123

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  • @anantsinghs
    @anantsinghs Před 3 lety

    First!

  • @grantkaufman2088
    @grantkaufman2088 Před 3 lety +1

    Is it just me or did Milanote just dump a crap ton of advertising funds THIS WEEK cause I swear every video I've watched within the past week is sponsored by them...

  • @soniraii539
    @soniraii539 Před 3 lety +1

    That's an ad...

  • @mattboggs6304
    @mattboggs6304 Před 3 lety

    It's a 9 minute ad.

  • @raintreesinretina
    @raintreesinretina Před 3 měsíci

    How much is the interference! Pls don't kill the video using Milanote

  • @lancefarris385
    @lancefarris385 Před 3 lety

    Unsubscribed. Shut up about miller note