Pre-Lighting & Test Shooting | Behind The Scenes

This week we head over to the location for our next short film and pre-light the whole scene. We break down each light we are using so you can see how it looks step by step!

🎥 This episode's kit/gear/equipment:

US links:

Aputure HR672c: https://amzn.to/2QHSkEX

LEDGO LG-260: http://www.ledgo.co.uk/products/LG-G260

LED Colour Changing Bulb: https://amzn.to/2SD190k

UK links:

Aputure HR672c: https://amzn.to/2zRfXkI

LEDGO LG-260: http://www.ledgo.co.uk/products/LG-G260

LED Colour Changing Bulb: https://amzn.to/2EcWKgo

🎬 In case you missed it

5 Tips for Nailing the 180°: https://youtu.be/Fs24DBoT-C8

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Makin' Vids | Behind The Scenes

In this week's BTS ask for your advice on thumbnails, test out the Black Magic Pocket 4K, test a $600 mic against a $60 mic, and show you how we light products for reviews.

🎬 In case you missed it

BTS Last Week: https://youtu.be/lvWH-yMwA0g

Storytelling 101: https://youtu.be/JbLCZHmR2Ts

Maximise Your Location: https://youtu.be/44h6vy0Qvpk

Storyboard Using Photos: https://youtu.be/mbT5xNN8QkA

🎧 Listen to our Podcast!

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📞 The Socials

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New Film - New Lights - New Challenges | Behind The Scenes

This week we work on our newest film, let you in on some of the tricks we use in pre-production, and let you in on when those tricks don't bloody work!

🎬 In case you missed it

Storytelling 101: https://youtu.be/JbLCZHmR2Ts

Maximise Your Location: https://youtu.be/44h6vy0Qvpk

Storyboard Using Photos: https://youtu.be/mbT5xNN8QkA

🎧 Listen to our Podcast!

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📞 The Socials

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Test Shooting: Why it's VITAL for YOUR Film | Behind The Scenes

This week we shot an episode, tested out some new microphones, talking about why dry running a scene is crucial to a successful film, and why you should test shoot any complex shots.

🎬 In case you missed it

When you can't pay your cast and crew: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaT_Qaa_oks

We Failed to Make This Film 3 Times: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEElrKSbYVM

1 EASY Tip for Writing BETTER Characters: https://youtu.be/kC_wW_toXuk

🎧 Listen to our Podcast!

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📞 The Socials

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Unboxing the MyRodeReel Prizes | Behind The Scenes

In this week’s BTS we unbox all of the prizes we won from the MyRodeReel 2018 film competition!

🎵 Check out Premiumbeat.com to discover a huge range of exclusive royalty free music! Music used in episode:

http://bit.ly/pbtfl-spinningcircles

http://bit.ly/pbtfl-citycruising

http://bit.ly/pbtfl-blissbay

🎥 This episode's kit/gear/equipment:

Check out the prize list here: https://www.rode.com/myrodereel/prizes

🎬 In case you missed it

Winning BTS Video: https://youtu.be/MFZk2wmRrgU

The Asylum Groove: https://youtu.be/aysGfZyQEiM

🎧 Listen to our Podcast!

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📞 The Socials

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How to RE-PAY Your ACTORS (when you can't pay them) | Behind The Scenes

On this week's BTS we talk about a way to pay back your volunteer actors, an update on our latest short film Nowhere To Go, we get a visit from someone across the globe, and a hint towards our next kit review!

🎬 In case you missed it

When you can't pay your cast and crew: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaT_Qaa_oks

We Failed to Make This Film 3 Times: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEElrKSbYVM

1 EASY Tip for Writing BETTER Characters: https://youtu.be/kC_wW_toXuk

🎧 Listen to our Podcast!

iTunes: https://goo.gl/hikhGF

Android: https://goo.gl/fmsp4s

📞 The Socials

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFilmLook

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Our Thoughts on the Black Magic Pocket 4K | Behind The Scenes

Black Magic Design invited us to see their newest bit of kit, the Pocket 4K. We also show a rundown of our sound setup for presenting BTS!

🎥 This episode's kit/gear/equipment:

🇺🇸 US links:

Sony a7s: http://amzn.to/2DrEdLb

Saramonic Smartrig: http://amzn.to/2DpJMK3

Rode NTG2: https://amzn.to/2CMTA3a

🇬🇧 UK links:

Sony a7s: http://amzn.to/2DrEdLb

Saramonic Smartrig: http://amzn.to/2D4BCtx

Rode NTG2: https://amzn.to/2IYJH2u

🎬 In case you missed it

Black Magic Pocket 4K films: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/uk/products/blackmagicpocketcinemacamera/gallery

🎧 Listen to our Podcast!

Anchor: https://anchor.fm/the-film-look

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📞 The Socials

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We're making a new VIDEO SERIES! | Behind The Scenes

We're making a new video series, reviewing a new product, writing a new script, and we've just finished a new podcast!

🎥 This episode's kit/gear/equipment:

🇺🇸 US links:

AndyCine Mini Hot Shoe Mount: https://amzn.to/2PnIHav

🇬🇧 UK links:

AndyCine Mini Hot Shoe Mount: https://amzn.to/2pI2Rkl

🎬 In case you missed it

Handheld Gimbals Review: https://youtu.be/8O-d8hNOja4

AndyCine A6 Monitor Review: https://youtu.be/Hcx_QIdlGFM

🎧 Listen to our Podcast!

Anchor: https://anchor.fm/the-film-look

iTunes: https://goo.gl/hikhGF

Android: https://goo.gl/fmsp4s

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2HCa9sUe2rBRZ7xXeWTIZ8

📞 The Socials

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFilmLook

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We won My Rode Reel | Behind The Scenes

This week Rich asks for your help on his script and talk about winning my Rode Reel.

My Rode Reel - https://www.rode.com/myrodereel/2018/watch/entry/5556

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Don't be Afraid to use Reference Material | Behind The Scenes

Getting inspiration from other works of art, whether that's films, TV shows, or paintings, will help you focus the way you want your film to look, sound, and feel.

Even the biggest and most successful filmmakers use google images for reference material: so just remember - it's not cheating!

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We Failed to Make this Film 3 Times | Behind The Scenes

We failed to make Nowhere To Go 3 times! We aren't going to fail again - we're going to succeed! We found a new location. 

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Making of: The Asylum Groove Part 3 | Behind The Scenes

This is part one of the making of our short film The Asylum Groove. Let us know in the comments below if you see anything in the behind the scenes which you would like to more about. 

Part 1 - https://youtu.be/mSbNZNrZHdg
Part 2 - https://youtu.be/-zSvTmWIZP4

🎬 In case you missed it

The Asylum Groove - Short Film - https://youtu.be/aysGfZyQEiM

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Making of: The Asylum Groove Part 2 | Behind The Scenes

This is part one of the making of our short film The Asylum Groove. Let us know in the comments below if you see anything in the behind the scenes which you would like to more about. 

Part 1 - https://youtu.be/mSbNZNrZHdg

🎬 In case you missed it

The Asylum Groove - Short Film - https://youtu.be/aysGfZyQEiM

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Making of: The Asylum Groove Part 1 | Behind The Scenes

This is part one of the making of our short film The Asylum Groove. Let us know in the comments below if you see anything in the behind the scenes which you would like to more about.

🎬 In case you missed it

The Asylum Groove - Short Film - https://youtu.be/aysGfZyQEiM

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Don't Underestimate Feedback from your Cast and Crew | Behind The Scenes

With only a week to go until our new short film The Asylum Groove is released we break down the final moments before we hit export and speak about the episodes to come on the channel.

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Why you should buy bright Cables | Behind The Scenes

This week we test out a Zhiyun Crane Plus and talk about how we have brought camera equipment over the years.

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The Best Way to Buy Equipment | Behind The Scenes

This week we speak about why we buy bright cables and give an update on our next short film.

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Request an Episode! | Behind The Scenes

The Asylum Groove is on its way which means the next season of episodes coming soon! Have a video you'd like us to cover? Let us know the comments below!

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Shooting some Bad Guys

This week we prepare for our next short film, Rob becomes Detective Johnson and shoots some bad guys.

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We Broke a Lens

Check out Izak's channel here - https://www.youtube.com/user/IzakJackson

This week Rob fixes a broken 85mm lens, and we show the lighting setup for the next video.

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