How do my films look the way they do?

I get asked how I film things in my style a lot, and it's not something I had really given much thought to. It's a combination of a number of inspirations and sources, and it's something that evolves and changes with each project, but in it's current state, this is how I achieve my 'look'

*I hate how this makes it sound like I think I have a signature style that everyone recognises, but I can't think of a better way of putting this into words.

[marvingreenscreen]

this is literally just that one friend who's really passionate about something and they're just bombarding you with an encyclopedia's worth of information and you have little idea what they're talking about but it seems really cool and you can tell they're having a blast so you're supportive of them

[ApexHerbivore]

I like that you're not scared of contrast. I work as an animator in stop-motion (usually kids TV) and the lighting is often completely bombarded with fill, like everything is so well lit your eye isn't drawn anywhere in particular and it even detracts from the animation sometimes.

[AR_Animates]

glad you're enjoying your time doing things you're passionate about Mumbo ^^

[flair]

i love this side of mumbo. he sounds and seems so refreshing. it's rare to see someone so passionate about something. and passion does wonders, giving you a reason to keep moving forward. i love this so much

[braethebrave]

Praying for you, Mumbo! Hope you're having a good break/vacation.

[abbie]

im currently doing my film degree in my second year and we are getting to the point where we have to make our own films and these videos are going to be CRAZY helpful ty mumbo (also i adore your natural colour grading it rlly fits ur style)

[editorsgirl]

This was so informative, and I'll definitely be using some of the things you've mentioned in future works.

[jem]

I do a lot of photography, and this kinda put into words a lot of the things I didn't think about so clearly.

...Though I *do* focus on reflection. I love working with reflection and how light plays against it.

[biblooky]

This is so interesting to learn about! Really helpful for videos but also for drawing. Help add interest to an artwork

[averagezing]

So many of these tips are things that I honestly end up tinkering with in my photos just because I like them, but not even while making a conscious decision. Learning the proper meanings for the things I do are so helpful.

[ponyo]

I know nothing about film making but watching you explain eveything and being passionate about this fascinates me :)

[clemons]

i don't understand a thing, but the results look so good

[java_addiction]

“And we’ll talk again soon, ok?”
I cannot express how much I love these videos- as someone who got into videography & photography partially cause of your stuff, these videos always feel like the viewer is right there, having asked the question, and being taught real time in a classroom/cam studio.
(Glad your having fun with your own film stuff btw!)

[rayzone_]

This is so interesting!! I didn't really know all the thinking that must be put in to get all these beautiful effects. That's so coool

[thegkey]

"A human perspective" is one of the most beautifully profound ways to describe how you film tbh

[gumphrie]

Hope your enjoying your well deserved break Mumbo!

[KatharinaSte]

It is really interesting to see how people do there film making. Personally I really enjoy cinematography, so this is very nice to get an inside of. :3

[coolotph]

Thanks for the tips Mumbo, it's really helpful for me who loves filming people around me.

Usually, I just frame the people into a good angle since that's all I know and can do with my phone.

[ameeelia]

it's great to see you back!! I hope you're having a nice break :)

[i_ate_an_ant]

I love that you do such minimal color grading and most of the color/contrast work is done by the lighting in the room.