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DIY Cinematography: Make Your Video Look Like a Movie

Learn how to shoot with souland make your videos look more expensive, thanks to celebrated cinematographer and director, Ryan Booth. Best known for his docu...
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Learn how to shoot with souland make your videos look more expensive
Platform: Skillshare
Video: 39m
Language: English
Next start: On Demand

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Learn how to shoot with soul and make your videos look more expensive, thanks to celebrated cinematographer and director, Ryan Booth.  

Best known for his documentary feature on The Revenant — a project personally commissioned by Academy Award-winning director Alejandro G. Iñárritu — Ryan’s approach to filmmaking fuses the commercial and video world with a distinct documentary style.

In this inspiring 40-minute class, Ryan walks you through his creative process of how to make something look beautiful, intentional, and of higher production value in a quick and easy way – essentially, making a video look like a movie.  

Key lessons include:  

  • Important terms for aspiring filmmakers 
  • Simple tools to make the most of natural light 
  • How to maximize your location 
  • Shooting and shaping the light along the way  

No need for fancy equipment, technical know-how or a large film crew; Ryan gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how anyone can walk into a location and bring it to life in the most compelling way possible.  

By the end of this class, you’ll have the confidence and inspiration to film your own cinematic moment like a pro! 

What can you learn from this course?

Share a cinematic scene that inspires you — either filmed by you, or filmed by someone you admire.

  1. If you’re new to filmmaking, share a still frame or clip from a film whose cinematography inspires you. In a few sentences, tell us why.
  2. Already in the midst of a project? Shoot and share a cinematic-looking scene of your own.

   

ASSIGNMENT

We all know the difference between a ‘video’ and a ‘movie.’ The goal of this assignment is to make a video that looks like a movie – or at least, one that appears intentional and more cinematic than simply hitting the record button. 

The project I’d love for you to shoot/share is a cinematic moment starring someone creative (this can be someone crafting/building something tangible, making music, etc). 

If you’re feeling ambitious, turn it into a whole mini-doc. 

 

DELIVERABLE

  • Upload your clip to Vimeo or YouTube and embed it in your Project Workspace
  • Get feedback from your classmates, and even comment on others’ work
  • Can’t wait to see what you share!

 

RESOURCES

Links

  • My work: www.ryanbooth.tv
  • Show me your frame grabs on Instagram: @ryanbooth
  • Ask me questions on Twitter: @ryanbooth
  • The Revenant: A World Unseen (a life-changing project I got to work on as DP)

Tools That Make the Job Easier

  • 4×4′ Floppy (black solid for removing light)
  • 8×8′ Fabric (you can also use a blackout curtain for under $30)
  • White Foam Core (DIY bounce card for under $10)
  • Diffusion (to soften the light; under $10)
  • C-Stand (to hold your elements firmly in place)

Recommended Skillshare Classes

  • Style in Filmmaking: A Quick Primer in Cinematography (Zak Mulligan)
  • Short Documentary Filmmaking: Creating Video Portraits (Elaine Sheldon)
  • Indie Filmmaking: Achieving the Blockbuster Look on a DIY Budget (Nguyen Anh Nugyen)
  • Creative Filmmaking: Crafting Your Vision for Music Videos (Isaiah Seret)
  • Filmmaking Shortcuts: DIY Tricks for Experimental Short Films (Matty Brown)

  

   

What you need to start the course?

Basic knowledge of Video Design is required to start this course, as this is an intermediate level course.

Who is this course is made for?

This course was made for intermediate-level students.

Are there coupons or discounts for DIY Cinematography: Make Your Video Look Like a Movie ? What is the current price?

You can enrol in this course with a Skillshare subscription that costs $8/month, but you start with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also enrol in thousands of courses on a variety of topics with your subscription, including several Skillshare Original courses.

Will I be refunded if I'm not satisfied with the DIY Cinematography: Make Your Video Look Like a Movie course?

There is no money-back guarantee with Skillshare, but you can start with a free one-week trial to learn without risk. With the subscription, you can download classes to your tablet or phone using the Skillshare app.

Are there any financial aid for this course?

At the moment we couldn't find any available scholarship forDIY Cinematography: Make Your Video Look Like a Movie, but you can access more than 30 thousand classes for $8/month on Skillshare, including this one!

Who will teach this course? Can I trust Ryan Booth?

Ryan Booth has created 1 courses that got 576 reviews which are generally positive. Ryan Booth has taught 31,821 students and received a 4.2 average review out of 576 reviews. Depending on the information available, we think that Ryan Booth is an instructor that you can trust.
Filmmaker, Cinematographer, Director
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Language: English
Next start: On Demand

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