SOLO FILMMAKING: Turn Your Ordinary Videos Into Cinematic Films

My step by step guide on how to turn ordinary videos into true cinematic films. Whether you're trying to learn how to shoot by yourself, how to be a better filmmaker, or just want to hangout, you're in the right place:)

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[SamNewton]

Let me know what films you've worked on down below and Ill try to comment on them and show some love ❤️ let's get this together🫡

[TruWilderness]

Step one : Have friends in your 30s with the same perspective

[humphrydc]

Perfect timing, Sam. In two weeks I'm traveling to Quebec City to make my FIRST EVER film. To prepare, I've tried writing a script for my voiceover but I can never seem to find the right words. I get choked up when I think about the message I want to convey but I just can't seem to put it onto the freakin google doc. Maybe it's because I'm trying to not be cringe. You've just inspired me try leaning into the cringe and I'll try to do that when I write this script. Wish me luck, aghh. Thank you, Sam.

[mattwasMTB]

This is hands down the most cinematic how-to I have ever seen. here to learn so I can make mountain bike videos. cant wait to implement this info!

[jeffmurraycreative]

Bro! I love everything you do. I’m always inspired by your work. Don’t ever stop. Cinematic Sam is back baby!!

[robertpagetfilms]

Impressed by the words “not what you say…but how you say it”. Reckon that also translates into not what you film, but how you film it. Motion in a film stirring emotion in an audience. Wow.

[ShellyCreatesIt]

Let's get cinematic! Thanks for the reminder of simple suggestions to invoke emotions in our cinematography.

[thinkplanetearth]

Really thoughtful and well done, Sam. Thank you. I am at crossroads in my life trying to figure out what's next. Turning 62 and just ended a long term relationship which has been hard. Feeling a bit lost to be honest. I'm so wanting to create something artistic and move people too as well but haven't figured out what that is. In addition to putting oneself out there, (frightening), and not being technologically proficient, is very overwhelming. But I keep these quotes ever present to try and keep moving forward: "You're always one decision away from a totally different life, " and, "Change happens when the pain of staying the same is greater than the pain of change." BTW, I just found your channel because I follow Alyssa of REGRETLYS, and she mentioned you in her latest post. Just subscribed.

[RickMcGovern]

I've worked in Hollywood for a while now as a screenwriter, and writing is extremely important. Should never be underestimated. Natalie Lynn seems to be one of the best cinematic YouTubers out right now (she is also inspired by a lot of the shots she sees in movies and TV shows she watches), writing, filming, coloring, music, etc. Of course, it's also been a very personal journey for her, which she captures beautifully.

Your films are also very beautifully shot and breathtaking and feel a lot like those motivational videos, but cinematically shot.

And I've worked on a lot of big films, but new to making my own videos or movies (as a writer you're not behind the camera, you're not setting up shots, though I wish now I would have paid more attention to all that when I was on set), so I feel very overwhelmed trying to put what I see in my head (I'm a very visual writer) and putting it on film (especially not knowing how to us a camera very well lol).

And I'm more friends with his wife, who is also a writer, but I'm also friends with the writer of Arrival, though I haven't actually seen them since before the pandemic, especially since moving back to Denver from LA.

[OcularAMVs]

I watched “Arrival” last year and it totally changed my life and deepened my desire to tell stories in that authentic way that film carried.

Absolutely amazing video. Always felt my perfectionist mindset would sabotage me from ever sharing the thousands of videos I’ve recorded so this resonated with me so much. Thank you for making this

[bisht.deepak]

Just wow. I could feel every word came directly from your heart. I will definitely try those things. Voiceover point is absolutely true. I write something but then never put out thinking the audience would never connect. Thank you.

[johnbestfather]

Sam thank you for this video. As a new filmmaker, and one who focuses on emotion and music and trying to bring myself to tears while editing, your advice spoke to me in a way that most filmmaking YouTube videos lack. You truly have some great skill with this and please know this video helped me and I'm sure countless others to be brave and go for it. Empowering stuff.

[rawcreative]

Still finding myself sliding into your LUTs over and over again as they work so well man giving it that cinematic flavour

[CaPoVid]

Thank you Sam! I really love the way you say the things you say. When it comes to teach something or when you just want to share some experience you had! Cheers to you and...let's get cinematic!! You inspire me to give something more im what I do, and I think that as small the message as massive the impact is! 🙏🏼

[printsbytoni]

I really do love the idea of finding the cadence that the voiceover follows

[createlovetravel]

Arrival is one of my favorite films ever!!! I can watch this movie over and over again, from the concept to the writing to the cinematography, acting, and pacing. I mean it's a masterpiece! It also makes me want to go out there and make things!! Thanks for your video!!!

[davidtomasgaitanrodriguez]

I'll get my first camera this month. It's going to be the start of a new era, a new CINEMATIC era. Hope I can get to share so many emotions with my videos as you do man. Congrats on the amazing job you do!

[subhankardey]

I couldn't agree more!
Like preparing a dish. It's all about adding the right ingredients and flavors to make it special. Taking the time to craft a story behind every video or photo adds so much depth and enjoyment to the experience. Your perspective really hits the point, great video man! Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

[mottavisuals]

This is the frist video I've watched of yours and it's the best one I've seen on the topic. Definetly subscribing to see more!

[chrisrandlephoto]

Let's get cinematic!

You've inspired me to start taking filming my family more seriously. I'm excited to create!