How to Film Yourself | Tips for Better Solo B-Roll

It seems like all too often we end up filming by ourselves for YouTube, so you have to get creative to find ways to film yourself. These are easy tips on how to film yourself to get better solo b roll.

WHERE I GET MY MUSIC:

THE GEAR I USE:

MUSIC:
'Wansui' - Oliver Michael
'Endless Summer' - Rex Banner
'Delusional' - Theevs
'From Dust' - VESHZA
'Race' - VESHZA

How to Film Yourself | Tips for Better Solo B-Roll by Jake Frew
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[ModernFounder]

This turned out sooo good! I always love seeing the overlap of clips we use in the final product 🤗 thanks so much for chilling with me in Long Beach! Just one of 3 full days of shooting 🤙 And I learned a ton watching you capture your own broll. Have already implemented several of these tips in the weeks since we shot together. Can't wait to meetup again in Denver!

[inspired.unseen]

If you are reading this, this is your sign that your YouTube will be successful. Don’t give up please! Love 💕

[thehybridedits]

This is just what I needed. I'm totally solo in my high school projects and this was helpful and encouraging too!

[thecoachchris]

"B roll should drive your story." Thats a pro tip i'll never forget.

[diannainkorea]

This video is incredible! You pinpointed the static shots and zooming in tips perfectly. Thanks so much!! As a youtuber I definitely needed to see this video because I sometimes film alone as well and needed something extra to add more life to the videos I shoot.

[dashaslens]

I love seeing two creators get together and hang out and film!! It's my dream to find like-minded people who want to just go out and film all day. This was also SUPER helpful b/c I'm usually either flying solo or trying not to drive my bf nuts asking him to film with me :)

[NewLayer]

Great video! One thing that makes b-roll interesting is having a human subject. If no one else is around, like if you’re out camping alone or something, these tips make it really simple to still create engaging content 👍

[Enflict]

Even though I don't like to inject myself into whats supposed to be stories I tell about other people, this is great advice for just generic b-roll and directing subjects. Establishing shots especially are super important.

[JudithAffran]

Thank you so much for making this. As an introvert that has taken up YouTube it's even hard to let myself go and be filmed when I do have the chance to work with a friend, so I'm definitely going to try this out.

[travelwithgoose]

"making them understand where you are or what you're doing." simple and so true

[SnowGnome]

Solid Tips! Thanks for the advice. I struggle finding people around me that are into this lifestyle. So learning how to be better solo is invaluable.

[chloemansell]

The way you convey emotion through your shots is amazing, I always find myself smiling and laughing and feeling like I'm in the shot with you

[BrandonShi]

Great video! Was struggling on feeing “awkward” walking back and forth multiple times for myself when we ask others to do it all the time! Earned yourself a subscriber.

[supjay]

How to film yourself solo. With someone else

[DEFYfitness]

I’m always filming alone, so this is SO helpful. 🔥

[ShafferN]

Proud honored and thrilled to say - Jake Frew has, at one point, filmed my ankles.

[ayngelina]

That keyframe tip is EVERYTHING. Thank you so much!

[rixontech]

Just getting into filming on youtube and haven't really got anyone that can help me film so these are some really great tips! Thanks a lot ❤️

[Prejippie]

This is my JAM! 💥 I am using my quarantine time to learn to be a better—reluctant, but emerging—videographer. This solves one of my biggest issues. Thanks! 🙌🏾😎

[nrgao]

Man I've spent months watching people on YouTube explain this. You have a talent for visually expressing exactly what you are trying to explain simultaneously on screen. I'll be using your channel to shoot some music short films. Thanks for the tips!