Making a Netflix level film ALONE

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  • čas přidán 19. 03. 2024
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  • @thisiseric
    @thisiseric Před 3 měsíci +575

    Watching BTS content like this made me realize one of the biggest errors I made on set on my recent short film was shooting the dark setting... in the dark. I realized in post that I could have lit it bright with a high contrast ratio on the background and then just tune it down in post to get a dark and moody look and prevent too much digital noise in the shadows. Watching this, the BTS shows how bright the set was but the final shots were dark and moody. Well, that's why it's important to practice the craft and actually MAKE stuff. You learn a little every time. I wish I watched more BTS like this before my shoot! But it's okay, the noise is at a fixable at the moment, it just limits how hard I can push the grade.

    • @ZachRamelan
      @ZachRamelan  Před 3 měsíci +80

      Good call man. You can bring down the brightness quite a bit. My best investment/upgrade for my camera was having a monitor that showed LUTS on it. That way I could see the final shot before taking it to the computer and making it too dark or too bright.

    • @MintMacelodeon
      @MintMacelodeon Před 3 měsíci +4

      (Non camera guy here) Learn to read False Color if you haven't already, should help you a lot for exposure.

    • @SquishedFace
      @SquishedFace Před 2 měsíci +8

      ​@Undercoverbat95what what has to do with Jesus

    • @arowefilms
      @arowefilms Před 2 měsíci +1

      Made that mistake before... So I destroyed the video more to be intentionally textured due to noise pockets in darkness..

    • @july296
      @july296 Před měsícem +5

      Stop using Bts name to promote your films 😡😡😡😡😡

  • @judichristopher4604
    @judichristopher4604 Před 2 měsíci +379

    "Bravo Darling... Bravo"
    I am an Acting Teacher and I thought you did wonderfully...
    #1) You didn't take yourself too seriously... leaving your EGO at the door, giving yourself permission to learn while teaching us.
    #2) You had a GREAT Attitude
    (that is everything, because once you get upset or mad... it is all downhill from there and makes for an even longer day.)
    #3) You took the time to walk us through every step... and we got to laugh and learn along the way (Thank YOU for that).
    #4) You allowed US to walk through your journey of discovery and mishaps and development of Success.
    #5) Your wife (and if she is not your wife... she should be!) Was wonderful, supporting you and helping with your FX Makeup...
    (I love doing FX Makeup...) especially scars.
    #6) This video was short ... sweet... innovating... (not at all boring... THANK YOU).
    EXCELLENT VIDEO...
    You get an A+ from this Acting Teacher.
    Thank you for taking the time to make this great video.

  • @MonigMedia
    @MonigMedia Před 3 měsíci +199

    "Who also didn't win an Oscar this year" and just like that we are equals. Awesome video

  • @jacktimefilms5824
    @jacktimefilms5824 Před 2 měsíci +64

    This is what I’ve been doing for years, and seeing some one show that you really can do this alone, makes me feel better.

  • @ZachRamelan
    @ZachRamelan  Před 3 měsíci +83

    Special thanks to my man @MattAzzarello, who shot the cinematic behind-the-scenes. I promise he didn't help.. I did this solo... remember. Go give his channel some love!

  • @22Facesmusica
    @22Facesmusica Před 3 měsíci +24

    That was really amazing. As I was watching the final film I completely forgot it was done by ONE PERSON. I wish Zach and Paul E.T. would do something together. They're both outrageously talented!

  • @Beau-Bo
    @Beau-Bo Před měsícem +12

    this is better than most netflix films nowadays

  • @BURNTMILLROAD
    @BURNTMILLROAD Před 3 měsíci +66

    You're a legend for making this. Thanks so much

  • @maddiehad
    @maddiehad Před 3 měsíci +91

    the title is under the assumption that netflix makes very high level films.

    • @MallettMotion
      @MallettMotion Před 2 měsíci +5

      Maybe visually… but the quality of an actual true, good, and beautiful story is an anomaly, unfortunately.

    • @ctrlskyy
      @ctrlskyy Před měsícem +3

      Some of them are though

    • @dollsie_lemon
      @dollsie_lemon Před 25 dny

      @@MallettMotion…stranger things?

    • @mcnalisasmile
      @mcnalisasmile Před 23 dny

      ​@@dollsie_lemon shows are more well done than movies but there is some films that are very good !!

    • @MallettMotion
      @MallettMotion Před 22 dny

      @@dollsie_lemon Well I didn’t say _all_ films and TV shows were void of beauty, some are good, but it’s rare, at least from my own experience.

  • @07laeina
    @07laeina Před 2 měsíci +4

    This is amazing! I love watching videos like these where you can really see the creativity and effort that went into the project
    Got yourself a new subscriber that’s just starting to get into filmmaking

  • @Reagan-vm6qg
    @Reagan-vm6qg Před 3 měsíci +11

    Your passion is inspiring. Great lighting and amazing composition. Well done all around.

  • @LetsSCREAMTV
    @LetsSCREAMTV Před 2 měsíci +3

    LOVE IT!! The lighting transition played out smoothly.

  • @christianpolytechnique7404
    @christianpolytechnique7404 Před 3 měsíci +6

    I love everything. Music,lighting. Beautifully shot!

  • @A.Panthera
    @A.Panthera Před 3 měsíci +4

    This is awesome! I've been waiting on this..I'll never forget that custom motorcycle helmet camera rig you made, still wanting to make one to film solo, but this helps so much 💎

  • @atmospheer3812
    @atmospheer3812 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Awesome video man! Very well put together and it turned out really cool for a solo!

  • @theresemarkham9387
    @theresemarkham9387 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Love how your videos are so informative.

  • @KoteGreen
    @KoteGreen Před měsícem +2

    Dude Zach this is INCREDIBLE!!

  • @CTDEntertains
    @CTDEntertains Před 6 hodinami

    The lighting really made the set come alive and had the natural vibr of a horror movie. Doing it by yourself is even more incredible, great job! ❤

  • @JosephJMcAllister
    @JosephJMcAllister Před 3 měsíci

    I really enjoyed the tutorial. The lighting and grading turned out really well. And the makeup.

  • @iziganshin
    @iziganshin Před 3 měsíci +1

    Amazing work man! Bravo! Thank you for such an inspiration! You are a legend!

  • @josticavlogs
    @josticavlogs Před 26 dny

    I love watching this *-* I love acting and since I was 9 years old I used to film myself doing small scenes, so seeing this in such a professional way makes me nostalgic and I kind of want to try to do it again haha seems fun

  • @kulr1941
    @kulr1941 Před 3 měsíci +8

    I have worked on several hollywood films with hundred million dollar budgets... Yes, it is what they do in the biz

  • @unexplainedoccurrences
    @unexplainedoccurrences Před 3 měsíci

    You did a good job there buddy, some of those shots looked exquisite, well done!

  • @AllThingsFilm1
    @AllThingsFilm1 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Very, very cool. Thanks for the inspiration. I've been outlining a few short films to do alone. Seeing this makes it all seem easier than I make it out to be. Cheers. Subscribed.

  • @GeorgeSazo
    @GeorgeSazo Před 3 měsíci +2

    High dose of inspiration, as always!

  • @fillipelezo
    @fillipelezo Před 3 měsíci +2

    That was pretty awesome! Great result for a solo shoot. 👏👏👏

  • @fishernigel
    @fishernigel Před měsícem +1

    This is great mate. Well done

  • @ColsonStudios
    @ColsonStudios Před 3 měsíci

    Great video man! I make most of my films solo, so this was super cool to watch. The short turned out awesome, too!

  • @JayWilsonMedia
    @JayWilsonMedia Před 3 měsíci +1

    Using the monitor and control app will definitely be your friend with projects like this especial being able to set focus from the palm of your hand.

  • @anghellenard2184
    @anghellenard2184 Před 2 měsíci +1

    dAYUMMM That transition from normal light to red light looked cleannn

  • @SuzyTurner
    @SuzyTurner Před měsícem

    Oh WOW! I loved this!! I thought the sound was pretty cool too!!

  • @nihirashitap8370
    @nihirashitap8370 Před 4 dny

    love how you mind the smallest details

  • @CatmanCinematics
    @CatmanCinematics Před 2 měsíci

    I do the acting, writing, editing, and filming myself too. I find it difficult to get the right look in the end, but I encourage everyone interested in filmmaking to start. I enjoy the challenge and the experience! I also appreciate this video, as it was very inspirational.

  • @Duf1985
    @Duf1985 Před měsícem

    Hi Mr Zack! I'm SOO GLAD u "appeared" on my feed today!! ❤ ur work! In the past, I've
    aged/dirtied shirts by dipping them into brewed tea. 😊

  • @newlife7457
    @newlife7457 Před 3 měsíci

    the sound design is sickk!!!

  • @jordancarter2064
    @jordancarter2064 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Absolutely insane man, not enough congrats in the world. So inspiring to get out there and shoot a short film

  • @alexeypunov2642
    @alexeypunov2642 Před 25 dny +1

    What a fantastic beauty! Loved every shot, Zach.
    Maybe, would've composed some alien shadows movement on 17:38, easy to make. And will agressively attack with an axe on the last shot, but that's all on pure taste.
    The entire red-light sequence is a masterpiece, bravo!

  • @PdWOLFG4NG
    @PdWOLFG4NG Před 3 měsíci

    very cool, like the choices you made when it comes to lighting, your acting was pretty good since you did not have any lines and all was facial expression and body language!!

  • @jacquelinedsantos
    @jacquelinedsantos Před 3 měsíci +3

    I love this!

  • @cindythrall8122
    @cindythrall8122 Před 2 měsíci

    FANTASTIC!!

  • @adexcreations4830
    @adexcreations4830 Před 2 měsíci

    Dude you're very good. You've inspired me already ❤

  • @RoyaltyFreeMusicThatsFresh
    @RoyaltyFreeMusicThatsFresh Před 3 měsíci

    I like the half human creature at the end. Chilling!

  • @STANTHONYPRODUCTIONS
    @STANTHONYPRODUCTIONS Před 8 dny

    Love the challenge 🔥

  • @leonreaper90
    @leonreaper90 Před 3 měsíci

    That was amazing man, you got the skills to pay the bills :D

  • @TordParker2.0
    @TordParker2.0 Před měsícem +1

    WOW!! This turned out amazing!!!!:D,

  • @samuelpatchett684
    @samuelpatchett684 Před 3 měsíci

    Amazing work! Truly inspiring for a fellow 1 man film crew

  • @torq21
    @torq21 Před 3 měsíci

    So inspiring man!

  • @benjamin.kelley
    @benjamin.kelley Před 3 měsíci

    Love your stuff Zach. When you said to use an aperture of six or seven to have deeper focus, and then also talked about only needing a 60w light, and knowing you use a Sony fx3 with dual native ISO with the higher ISO being 12800, it makes sense that you can make something look great and color well. But what about people who don't have access to great lighting or that camera and its insane "see in the dark" capabilities?

  • @JoeStorie
    @JoeStorie Před 26 dny

    Awesome video! Entertaining and informative

  • @muslimoutofthebox
    @muslimoutofthebox Před 2 měsíci

    You are an honest man because you wanted to make this movie without the help of Jackie or the others. God bless you. About the final shot you needed a tomahawk hit sound effect with a scream of this creature to show that you killed it or started a fight with. Good luck with all your projects..

  • @salientfilm
    @salientfilm Před 3 měsíci

    sweeet. keep inspiring and creating!

  • @mohsin_the_director
    @mohsin_the_director Před 3 měsíci +2

    Always love your videos, Inspire me a lot

  • @iamDevilkimofficial
    @iamDevilkimofficial Před 2 měsíci +1

    Bro 😮 this behind the scenes is awesome and your hardwork 🔥

  • @BenPatrik
    @BenPatrik Před 4 dny

    That was legit. Really good insights here for beginners like me! Got my sub 💪🏼

  • @DaRealNobody_
    @DaRealNobody_ Před 3 měsíci

    This was sick bro!!

  • @FROST218
    @FROST218 Před 2 měsíci

    amazing your so talented

  • @MunirRahool
    @MunirRahool Před 3 měsíci

    That was great! That was very good acting... Show the film to anyone and they wouldn't know it was all done by one man army!

  • @milesporter939
    @milesporter939 Před 3 měsíci

    Very talented...Love it. I used the same faceless creature mask in my concept trailer.

  • @addlyconcept5052
    @addlyconcept5052 Před 3 měsíci

    PERFECT

  • @pauljakeman
    @pauljakeman Před 12 dny +1

    So not only a great film but great BTS too! Really loved seeing this process Zach.
    Awesome work!
    Definitely makes me want to eventually try something like this out

    • @MattAzzarello
      @MattAzzarello Před 9 dny +1

      I appreciate that!😁

    • @pauljakeman
      @pauljakeman Před 9 dny +1

      @@MattAzzarello fancy seeing you here 🙃

    • @MattAzzarello
      @MattAzzarello Před 9 dny +1

      @@pauljakeman I'm everyyyywheeeeere

    • @pauljakeman
      @pauljakeman Před 9 dny

      @@MattAzzarello never a bad thing at all buddy! Added you on IG too now bro 😜

  • @jaylee0810
    @jaylee0810 Před 2 měsíci

    Great Work!

  • @dudeo2152
    @dudeo2152 Před měsícem +2

    100 missed calls from netflix 🤣

  • @johnvictorramses1
    @johnvictorramses1 Před 3 měsíci

    Well done, bro!

  • @mlbestofme8102
    @mlbestofme8102 Před 27 dny

    And now create a series with your own, just kidding this is so beautiful!

  • @YooZeus
    @YooZeus Před 23 dny

    Hi Zach, We made a movie, Slay Queen Movie, and i didnt have a budget, knowledge or as much resources as you do and i wish i saw this video before i shot my movie coz mine is 1 hour long and i struggled to make it as it is.. i appreciate the knowledge im getting from just watching your process

  • @JBscripts
    @JBscripts Před 3 měsíci

    Great stuff Zach, properly inspiring. Thanks!

    • @ZachRamelan
      @ZachRamelan  Před 3 měsíci +1

      My pleasure! Hope you can take some stuff away from this!

  • @Visor_27
    @Visor_27 Před měsícem

    As someone who aspires to be ANYTHING in the film buisness for their job, I love this kind of vid where they walk you through the process and you can be inspired for your own films. Your also just great at what you do and showing us that.
    EDIT:You should try making a short film with your phone!

  • @hazelnut5084
    @hazelnut5084 Před měsícem

    This is incredible! Only one thing bothered me the whole time... how clean the axe was.

  • @Boas306
    @Boas306 Před 3 měsíci

    This is sick man🤩🤩

  • @RuudZwagerman
    @RuudZwagerman Před 3 měsíci

    Realy nice pice of art. Awesome video😉👁🎥📽

  • @dandanthesoundman7607
    @dandanthesoundman7607 Před 3 měsíci +1

    You’re The G Man!!:)).

  • @fundrawing4752
    @fundrawing4752 Před 2 měsíci

    Wonderful and Amazing video!! By the way, what app are yoou using to edit?

  • @eddiemora9300
    @eddiemora9300 Před 2 měsíci

    Good info , gives me ideas for my films 😊

  • @mr.c_visuals
    @mr.c_visuals Před 3 měsíci +1

    Zach ❤

  • @safelpeterkin951
    @safelpeterkin951 Před 3 měsíci

    this is really good bro

  • @jean-paulmalherbe4260
    @jean-paulmalherbe4260 Před 3 měsíci

    RESPECT!

  • @CalebJeffery
    @CalebJeffery Před 2 měsíci

    Great video ❤

  • @caleldonini
    @caleldonini Před 22 dny

    Gotta love that ZK sticker on the monitor 🔥

  • @pr3ttypimpcess
    @pr3ttypimpcess Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you for showing us this unique perspective of film! If you’re someone who loves acting, is it possible to direct and cast yourself in your own film if you have the budget rather than waiting for Hollywood to cast you for certain roles?

  • @LJCulshawFilms
    @LJCulshawFilms Před 3 měsíci +4

    Try steel wool or wire brush for distressing your wardrobe next time.

    • @ZachRamelan
      @ZachRamelan  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Good idea! Much better than rubbing it in the dirt lol

    • @LJCulshawFilms
      @LJCulshawFilms Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@ZachRamelan Deborah Landis drug Indiana Jones jacket around a parking lot with a truck to age it up, so you were on the right track.

  • @Len-Dor1983
    @Len-Dor1983 Před 3 měsíci

    This is impressive !

  • @vignesht6270
    @vignesht6270 Před 3 měsíci +12

    Make a video on "How to cover any scene" ?

  • @MadGamezYT
    @MadGamezYT Před měsícem

    This is an underrated channel. +1 sub ❤

  • @TubeBuddy
    @TubeBuddy Před 3 měsíci

    Yooo!! What mic are you holding?

  • @Thee_Media
    @Thee_Media Před 2 měsíci

    Great video! I was wondering if you could share the name of the gimbal you used in the video?

  • @MrFishyCC
    @MrFishyCC Před 2 měsíci +2

    ❤🔥

  • @benhammedia9940
    @benhammedia9940 Před 3 měsíci

    I had so much fun starting out and finding ways to shoot with just myself. Gaffetype becomes your best friend

    • @ZachRamelan
      @ZachRamelan  Před 3 měsíci +1

      OMG Tape saved my butt every 20 seconds on this shoot. lol!

  • @rodekirby121
    @rodekirby121 Před měsícem +2

    watch bo burnham inside that is this essentially
    not to discredit this ofc this is awesome

  • @matthewhein333
    @matthewhein333 Před 2 měsíci

    great vid, was interesting enough to watch all of! More than I can say about a lot of CZcamss lol. Very informative. Will a smoke machine set of fire detectors?

  • @culture21133
    @culture21133 Před 2 měsíci

    awesome

  • @nicklatimeractor
    @nicklatimeractor Před 3 měsíci

    Which M60 are you using? There are a handful of options and I can't exactly sus out which is which.

  • @dom.mountaintopfilms
    @dom.mountaintopfilms Před 2 měsíci +1

    Loved the video, the bts has inspired me 🙏 keep killing it man

  • @ZachRamelan
    @ZachRamelan  Před měsícem +1

    Learn how to make movies like this through my course, the 4 week filmmaker! www.cinematicacademy.ca/

  • @Timlandas
    @Timlandas Před 2 měsíci

    Wonderful video

  • @10minutehorror
    @10minutehorror Před 3 měsíci

    So sick!

  • @Chandler_Goodrich
    @Chandler_Goodrich Před 2 měsíci

    3:51 I love haze sometimes, but my asthma has killed the idea of using it at all. Do you know of any brands that are safe for asthmatics to work around?

  • @ericdargan
    @ericdargan Před 3 měsíci +1

    This video is really well graded!

    • @ZachRamelan
      @ZachRamelan  Před 3 měsíci

      Thanks, man; it's really just a blue-orange lut with the contrast blasted on my footage.

    • @ericdargan
      @ericdargan Před 3 měsíci

      @@ZachRamelan The lut holds up really well!

  • @DeleFilm
    @DeleFilm Před 2 měsíci +1

    I like this bro

  • @DeleFilm
    @DeleFilm Před 2 měsíci +1

    Im also interested in creating a film by myself also

  • @WhySteve
    @WhySteve Před 3 měsíci

    I weather my clothes exactly the same. I also do the cardboard light thing lol.