10 Common Mistakes New Filmmakers Make & How to Avoid Them

▼ Timestamps ▼
» 0:00 - Intro
» 0:41 - Mistake #1
» 1:26 - Mistake #2
» 2:13 - Mistake #3
» 2:44 - Mistake #4
» 3:45 - Mistake #5
» 4:53 - Mistake #6
» 5:49 - Best Place to Find Music
» 7:26 - Mistake #7
» 8:46 - Mistake #8
» 9:46 - Mistake #9
» 10:23 - Mistake #10
» 13:21 - Outro

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[motobob]

For the pops, you can set your default audio transition to a super short cross fade, then select your whole timeline and hit Cmd+Shift+D in Premiere to apply it to everything 👍

[ryanworkman]

Best example of expositional dialogue: "The Terminator" placed most of the expositional dialogue in the middle of a chase scene.

[OlgaKuznetsova]

Getting into a scene late and out early is such great advice! Cut out everything that is not essential! If you can cut it out, it's extra, so cut it out.

[FlightPatternPictures]

I used to work as an editor for this independent streaming channel, and the producer asked why he could never see anyone talking. I told him that some of the reactions were more compelling then the actor just saying his lines, but it got me thinking that when I actually am in a group conversation, I find myself looking at everyone other than the person speaking. I just thought it was interesting since you brought it up in #10

[EricLefebvrePhotography]

OMG!!! MISTAKE 8!!! I gave someone feedback on their short where literally 2/3 of the film is him wakimg up, having breakfast going for a run, taking a shower, going to work, watching tv. LOL.

[orcanimal]

8:17 this example from The Rock is actually a good way to incorporate a lot of exposition into a scene. Watched without context like this it can maybe feel a bit on the nose, sure, but in the context of the story and the very previous scene, it makes prefect sense for them to argue about this guy (Mason/Sean Connery's character) and what he's done/been through the past 3 decades, as it's integral to the story (he's the only person to successfully break out of Alcatraz and is a skilled escape artist). So while I agree many professional studio movies can have abysmal exposition dumps, I wouldn't categorize this barley 30 seconds scene as such.

[IgnaceAleya]

100% agree with the tips. All great ones to keep in mind when creating any type of video!

[jordanjoestar-turniptruck]

I recommend Garth Merengi's Dark Place for a great example of everything not to do. It's like they made The Room, but on purpose.

[sabsdelgado]

I like how Justin and Josh act more like brothers in the bits than Josh and Ryan lol

[YourMentalHealthGuy]

I still remember your advice about pacing years ago. And the tips on pacing you give in this video is amazing. Thanks!

[Sticks]

Love mistake 10, you can finesse pacing more and more with more time and that’s when you get the best results! Great video 🙌🏼

[GorilieVR]

This should be Mandatory viewing for all Filmmakers 😆🎬 I've encountered these countless times working with/judging film festivals the past 5 years.

Pacing is a huge issue for most submissions, as is too much unnecessary dialog that's poorly written and acted. If you can't write compelling dialog and/or have inexperienced actors, cut it out and get more creative with telling the story visually.

I'm glad you mentioned the "fade to black" transition as it's always irritated me even as a kid many years ago. The fade to black is sacred and only use it before end credits unless absolutely necessary to the plot. In festivals (without exception) a fade to black always makes the live audience think the film has ended and they start clapping which means the next scene is awkward because they miss whatever audio or dialog starts while they're still clapping lol.

[mrg]

I just wanna take this moment to thank film right for doing what they do as it’s really helped me in my filmmaking journey you could say. I’ve just completed my first film project for media in secondary school or high school as you call it in America. I couldn’t of done it without film riot. So what I wanna say is just thank you so much and keep doing what you’re doing you’re really helping a lot of people realise their dreams.

[mindfish]

The opening scene to season 2 of Lost is the best example of showing someone's mundane morning routine adding to the story.

[giulianojahn]

11:47 is actually a great scene though, I laughed my ass off.

[tallguytrav]

#8 had me cracking up. You've come a long way since The Cup J-Rob

[jibinjoseph]

yaayyyy the ultimate online filmmaking academy. you guys are amazing. thanks for helping all this creators with so much of valuable informations 😇

[SourceAwareness]

Pure Gold in every video, thanks Ryan and crew!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[clonkex]

More of this please! As a brand new film maker the super practical stuff (like demonstrating how to cut dialogue scenes) is incredibly helpful. More!

[SmartphoneFilmmaker]

Super helpful for new filmmakers and hilarious too! Great job guys!