{"id":137908,"date":"2020-09-15T15:20:22","date_gmt":"2020-09-15T20:20:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=137908"},"modified":"2020-09-15T16:11:49","modified_gmt":"2020-09-15T21:11:49","slug":"cinematic-shots-by-yourself","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/cinematic-shots-by-yourself\/","title":{"rendered":"Capturing Cinematic Shots of Yourself, By Yourself"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"heres-your-all-in-one-cinematic-guide-to-filming-yourself-with-no-crew-no-help-and-just-you-as-a-one-person-band-lets-take-a-look\">Here&#8217;s your all-in-one cinematic guide to filming yourself with no crew, no help, and just you as a one-person band. Let&#8217;s take a look.<\/h2>\n<p>In the current collaborative climate, having a crew to produce your next project is becoming a challenging task. Rather than being hindered by these limitations, I&#8217;ve developed a model that can elevate any solo production, from a simple vlog to a tutorial video to a stylish short film. This article is my cinematic guide to filming yourself with no crew, no help, just you \u2014 alone.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IhZofS_ZVaE?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>For an example of what you&#8217;ll achieve by using these steps, check out my short film &#8220;Storms.&#8221; I shot this production entirely with myself and by myself.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Utue1niTVf4?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"so-why-bother\">So, Why Bother?<\/h3>\n<p>If 2020 has taught filmmakers anything, it&#8217;s that you won&#8217;t always have a crew up and ready for every shoot. What&#8217;s more, not every shoot actually requires a full crew anyway. Whether you&#8217;re a vlogger or a rising indie filmmaker, there are going to be times and situations where you need to go it alone.<\/p>\n<p>These tips will help you fill in those gaps in your production where you would normally have at least one other person helping you out, whatever their role.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"get-a-stand-in\">Get a Stand-in<\/h3>\n<p>One of the biggest struggles to filming on your own is framing up a shot. When you&#8217;re without a monitor or an additional set of hands, it can almost feel impossible. That&#8217;s why I use a stand-in to nail my framing. A stand-in could look like my mom, dad, or grandma standing in front of the camera. It could even be a broomstick, if there are truly no human beings for you to call on. So long as your stand-in matches the same distance and height you&#8217;ll be representing, feel free to use anything in the house!<\/p>\n<p>To achieve accurate white balance and lighting with skin tones, stick your hand out in front of the camera and input your settings accordingly.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"shoot-tighter\">Shoot Tighter<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_138972\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/cinematic-footage-with-a-35mm-lens.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-138972\" class=\"wp-image-138972 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/cinematic-footage-with-a-35mm-lens.jpg?w=755\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/cinematic-footage-with-a-35mm-lens.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/cinematic-footage-with-a-35mm-lens.jpg?resize=300,194 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/cinematic-footage-with-a-35mm-lens.jpg?resize=277,179 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/cinematic-footage-with-a-35mm-lens.jpg?resize=359,232 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/cinematic-footage-with-a-35mm-lens.jpg?resize=543,351 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/cinematic-footage-with-a-35mm-lens.jpg?resize=560,362 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/cinematic-footage-with-a-35mm-lens.jpg?resize=150,97 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-138972\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>A tighter focal length can give your footage that missing cinematic element. Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/photographers-hand-holding-35mm-lens-focusing-1742580488\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Cavan-Images<\/a>.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Elevate your production quality by implementing tighter focal lengths to your setup. The obvious choice to proper &#8220;selfie&#8221; production is to slap on a wide lens between a 16mm or 24mm. It&#8217;s fast, easy, and always gets the job done. However, with some simple practice, switching your lens to a tighter focal length \u2014 like a 35mm or a 50mm \u2014 can give you a cinematic &#8220;edge&#8221; that&#8217;s impossible to achieve with wider focal lengths.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"use-a-robot\">Use a Robot<\/h3>\n<p>In all honesty, one of the most essential pieces of gear you need when filming yourself is a tripod or GorillaPod. Either one will save you from a world of time-consuming reshoots or fixing shaky footage in post. If for whatever reason you don&#8217;t have one handy, find something you can use as a stabilizer.<\/p>\n<p>But, one of my favorite tools when shooting is a motorized slider. It creates a breathing movement that my tripod just can&#8217;t emulate. Its dynamic frames also diversify my shots. In my short film &#8220;Storms,&#8221; this tool was crucial to the entire production because it created the feeling that there was an operator behind the camera. For $300, this dream tool steps up my production quality.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on the slider I used, check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/support.neewer.com\/product\/neewer-camera-slider-motorized-31-5-inch-app-control-carbon-fiber-track-dolly-rail-with-time-lapse-video-shot-follow-focus-shot-and-120-degree-panoramic-shooting-for-dslr-cameras-load-up-to-22-lbs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Neewer Motorized Camera Slider<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"put-it-in-auto\">Put It in Auto<\/h3>\n<p>It&#8217;s tough to tell what settings you need to use when you&#8217;re in front of the camera instead of behind it. So, I always switch my ISO, white balance, and focus into auto for any higher-quality shoots I do on my own. It saves time and headaches when you&#8217;re doing everything by yourself.<\/p>\n<p>Filmmakers have a love-hate relationship with the auto settings in their camera. But, when filming yourself, swallow that pride and save some time.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"side-selfie\">Side Selfie<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_138962\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/side-selfie-footage.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-138962\" class=\"wp-image-138962 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/side-selfie-footage.jpg?w=755\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/side-selfie-footage.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/side-selfie-footage.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/side-selfie-footage.jpg?resize=277,185 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/side-selfie-footage.jpg?resize=359,240 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/side-selfie-footage.jpg?resize=543,362 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/side-selfie-footage.jpg?resize=560,374 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/side-selfie-footage.jpg?resize=150,100 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-138962\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Subvert expectations and give your footage instant visual appeal by trying an unexpected angle. Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/close-image-happy-brunette-woman-sunglasses-717278818\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Dean Drobot<\/a>.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p>The easy, obvious shot is to capture yourself from the front \u2014 the cool kids call it a selfie. But, I&#8217;d challenge this perspective and rotate the camera to a different angle. So, instead of filming a dead-on shot of your mug, the camera captures your profile. This creates what I like to call a side selfie.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>Cover image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/man-yellow-raincoat-wear-red-hat-1785729833\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">DimaBerlin<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Find more inspiration<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/rachel-morrison-cinematographer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">The Precise and Expressive Cinematography of Rachel Morrison<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/practical-vfx-vs-cgi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">The Never-Ending Discussion: Practical VFX vs. CGI<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/best-cameras-for-vlogging\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Five of the Best and Most Affordable Cameras for Vlogging<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/bare-bones-camera-course-for-film-and-video\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Photocopy Film School: An Ode to the Bare Bones Camera Course<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/tips-about-filming-yourself\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">11 Practical Filmmaking Pro Tips on How to Film Yourself<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here&#8217;s your all-in-one cinematic guide to filming yourself with no crew, no help, and just you as a one-person band. 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