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One-Man Videographer: How To Shoot, Price & Deliver a Corporate Video
π For quality affordable music and sfx for your edits check out: https://audiio.com/scottpeters Don't forget to use code: peters70 at check out for 70% off your first year of Audiio Pro (bringing the price down to just $59!!) π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scott... Ever wondered what itβs really like to shoot a corporate video entirely on your own? In this video, I walk you through the full process: from client brief to pricing, shooting on location, and the post production workflow. Whether youβre a solo videographer or a freelance filmmaker looking to level up, this behind-the-scenes breakdown shows how to deliver high-quality work without a crew... of bang average work without a crew... depending on how you look at it... I guess ok work, but still, hopefully it's of some help! π· Instagram Work - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Instagram Lessons - https://instagram.com/scottpetersfilms π₯ TikTok Lessons - https://www.tiktok.com/@scottpetersfilms π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
Is the Film Industry Dying? The Truth About Filmmaking in 2025
Thank you to all of the hard working industry legends that chatted to me for this video! James Wicks isn't on Instagram but you can book him via Vision Artists: https://www.visionartists.co.uk/crew/focus/james-wicks Everyone else's Insta handles are: https://instagram.com/lorenedsp https://instagram.com/shreyayayayayy https://instagram.com/flocharlton_ https://instagram.com/slnew https://instagram.com/buckjordan π For quality but affordable music and sfx for your edits check out: https://audiio.com/scottpeters and use code: peters70 at check out for 70% off your first year of Audiio Pro π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scott... π· Instagram Work - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Instagram Lessons - https://instagram.com/scottpetersfilms π₯ TikTok Lessons - https://www.tiktok.com/@scottpetersfilms π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
How I Directed & Shot This Commercial (Full Breakdown + What It Paid)
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How a Pro Cinematographer Stays Organised On Set: 9 Must-Have Cart Upgrades
I love my ADICAM Standard but am really enjoying the extra space my ADICAM Max+ is giving me, as well as all these incredible accessories for keeping it all organised. π Check out ADICAM and their various cart accessories: https://adicam.pl + Large Trough: https://bit.ly/41IAIMN + Rotating Vesa Mount: https://bit.ly/3Dm4QV2 + Folding Side Shelf: https://bit.ly/41K1x3r + Top Draw: https://bit.ly/41JFV76 + Bottom Drawer: https://bit.ly/4iwbS8N + Quick Grips: https://bit.ly/41lCjqs + Extra Bracket: https://bit.ly/4hbkX5x + Adi-Plate: https://bit.ly/4kuTXkA + Steadicam / Accessory Mount: https://bit.ly/41HNyeu If you purchase anything via any Amazon links I will get a small percentage of the sale at no extra cost to you. π Get 15% off CRDBAG products using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://bit.ly/3FiPHEo π SmallRig DoveTail Plate: https://amzn.to/4hh9r96 π SmallRig Ball Heat: https://amzn.to/3XukDI6 + iPad Mount: https://amzn.to/3QIhAbN π RoboCup: https://amzn.to/4btvaJk π For tonnes of quality but affordable music and sfx for your edits check out: https://audiio.com/scottpeters and use code: peters70 at check out for 70% off your first year of Audiio Pro π My Treatment Templates + Production Docs: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scott... π· Instagram Work - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Instagram Lessons - https://instagram.com/scottpetersfilms π₯ TikTok Lessons - https://www.tiktok.com/@scottpetersfilms π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
Do THIS When Shooting A Commercial
For tonnes of quality but affordable music and sfx for your edits have a lπk at: https://audiio.com/scottpeters Don't forget to use code: peters70 at check out for 70% off your first year of Audiio Pro (bringing the price down to just $59!!) π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scott... Thanks so much to Michelle and the team for bringing me on board to be the cinematographer (dop) on this project, it was a real pleasure to be a part of! π· Instagram Work - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Instagram Lessons - https://instagram.com/scottpetersfilms π₯ TikTok Lessons - https://www.tiktok.com/@scottpetersfilms π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
The Chaos Behind Filming a TV Commercial with Kids
This was ultimately a very easy and fun job for me, but like all jobs it came with it's challenges. π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scott... π· Instagram Work - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Instagram Lessons - https://instagram.com/scottpetersfilms π₯ TikTok Lessons - https://www.tiktok.com/@scottpetersfilms π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
Directing a 10-Part Series: The Brutal Truth About Production Challenges
If you're looking for some incredibly reasonably priced bangers and sfx for your edits have a lπk at: https://audiio.com/scottpeters Don't forget to use code: peters70 at check out for 70% off your first year of Audiio Pro (bringing the price down to just $59!!) π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scott... π RiverSide: https://riverside.fm/creators/affilia... - remember to use code Scott15 for 15% off your subscription. A huge thanks to @radekzawadzki for all the on set photos in this and @kacperwozniak58 for all the BTS footage. π· Instagram Work - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Instagram Lessons - https://instagram.com/scottpetersfilms π₯ TikTok Lessons - https://www.tiktok.com/@scottpetersfilms π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com Chapters 00:00 Varying Levels of Production 01:12 How Did They Get The Job? 03:07 Pre-production 07:39 Communication & Boundaries 11:28 The Shoot 13:24 Turn Up Early 21:07 Post Production 25:50 My Fees 26:21 Financial Limitations
The NEW Aputure Storm 80c + 1000c - All The Highlights In 1 Minute
A huge thank you to Aputure for sending me these lights! I've only had the 80c on a real working set so far and love it, but this week I get to take the 1000c for a practical world run too so keep your eyes on my Instagram for any real world updates! π More on good quality white light: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydDCLRqFDiA&t=34s π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scott... π· Instagram Work - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Instagram Lessons - https://instagram.com/scottpetersfilms π₯ TikTok Lessons - https://www.tiktok.com/@scottpetersfilms π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
Filmmaker Hacks: 7 Ways Industry Pros Organise Gear & Projects to Save Hours!
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Commercial Production: Post & Delivery On A $375,000 Project
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What It Really Takes to Film a $375,000 Documentary
A huge shout out to Aputure for sponsoring the edit of this video - creators of some of the best LED lighting products around: https://www.aputure.com π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scott... π RiverSide: https://riverside.fm/creators/affiliates/scott-peters - remember to use code Scott15 for 15% off your subscription. π· Instagram Work - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Instagram Lessons - https://instagram.com/scottpetersfilms π₯ TikTok Lessons - https://www.tiktok.com/@scottpetersfilms π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com Chapters 00:00 Filming a Brand Funded Documentary 00:35 The Kit 02:52 Prepping 04:06 Week 1 05:39 Lighting Interviews 06:39 Plates 07:01 Week 1 Continued 10:41 Week 2 in America 15:15 More Prep... More Changes 17:24 Week 3 in Barcelona 18:50 Even More Prep 19:17 Week 4 Filming Dramatisations 21:37 Week 5
Commercial Filmmaking: Pre-Production On A $375,000 Shoot
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2 days in the life of a commercial director. Creating summer in the UK for Wagamamas π₯π
Master Commercial Filmmaking: Writing A $375,000 Pitch Winning Treatment
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scott... This is the process I went through as a director to put together a treatment and presentation that won us a $375,000 budgeted job, creating a 3 part mini series of documentaries about the future of healthcare. π· Instagram Work - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Instagram Lessons - https://instagram.com/scottpetersfilms π₯ TikTok Lessons - https://www.tiktok.com/@scottpetersfilms π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
Directing A Six Figure Budget Food Commercial
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scott... This video looks at directing my first six figure budgeted advert (commercial) in a while. The pitching, pre-production, shooting, post production and how much I was paid for playing the role of director on this job. π· Instagram Work - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Instagram Lessons - https://instagram.com/scottpetersfilms π₯ TikTok Lessons - https://www.tiktok.com/@scottpetersfilms π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com Chapters 00:00 Opportunities 00:37 How I Got The Job 01:50 The Pitch 03:41 Pre-production 07:10 The Shoot 12:00 Post Production 14:52 The Fee
Hollyland Pyro S - The Teradek Killer?
π See the Hollyland Pyro S Wireless transmitter and receiver here: https://amzn.to/460Loag π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scott... π· Instagram Work - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Instagram Lessons - https://instagram.com/scottpetersfilms π₯ TikTok Lessons - https://www.tiktok.com/@scottpetersfilms π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:20 Hollyland Pyro S 00:41 My Favourite Feature 00:57 What About Teradek? 01:35 Range 01:58 Powering It 02:11 They Tough 02:31 Needs Improvement
NDAβs - The Things Production Companies Donβt Want You To Know
π Watch this next to learn how to create pitch winning treatments: https://youtu.be/LVupJH4AjJw?si=E5B38Kl-QeTGjL3_ π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scott... π· Instagram Work - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Instagram Lessons - https://instagram.com/scottpetersfilms π₯ TikTok Lessons - https://www.tiktok.com/@scottpetersfilms π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com Chapters 00:00 What Are NDAs? 00:35 The 2 Largest Campaigns I Worked On Last Year 01:02 NDA'd Job 1 02:33 Pre-production 03:37 Production 05:12 The Fees 06:00 NDA'd Job 2 06:31 How I Got The Job 06:58 Pre-production 09:20 Production 11:10 The Fees
VFX Magic at Xmas Time
VFX magic I got the call up to shoot when they couldnβt get the master @steveannisdop - an honour to be a part of and spend the evening capturing the talented @roescoda legging it down the platform π₯π¬ #filmmaking #filmmaker #dop #cinematographer #vfx #production
I Do THIS to Get More Work As A Freelance Filmmaker
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scott... π Get 15% off CRDBAG products using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://crdbag.com?sca_ref=4423099.obxzQrTVCd There's been nothing more powerful in both elevating my career and finding more work as a filmmaker then creating spec work. Lots of legends helped me make this one and learn a lot along the way as to how to work with motion control as well as what to do and not do in the process. For an incredible studio and the most reasonably priced mo-co in London check out: https://www.lovehighspeed.com For incredible VFX work, check out the heroes at Pineapple VFX: https://www.pineapplevfx.com And for the tastiest grades anywhere on the planet you need to work with Jax: https://www.x-ldn.com/ π· Stephen's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/lovehighspeed π· Nathan's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/nathancheong_ π· Shreya's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/shreyayayayayy π· Kia's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/pineapple_vfx π· Jax's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/jaxharney π· Instagram Work - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Instagram Lessons - https://instagram.com/scottpetersfilms π₯ TikTok Lessons - https://www.tiktok.com/@scottpetersfilms π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:08 Spec Work 00:31 Motion Control Opportunity 03:54 The Shoot 05:40 Limitations 06:25 Laowa Pro2Be Lenses 07:32 The Lighting Set Up 08:58 The Results + Post Clean Up 10:10 I Do Like It
How I Made Over $100,000 As A Filmmaker Last Year
The financial year 2023-2024 was my highest earning year as a director, cinematographer and just general full time freelance filmmaker to date. Aside from time in the industry that has helped me build up contacts, this is down to the fact that I diversify for my income and in this video I break down where I do this, as well as the sorts of rates and passive income I made over the last year. π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scott... π Get 15% off CRDBAG products using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://crdbag.com?sca_ref=4423099.obxzQrTVCd π· Instagram Work - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Instagram Lessons - https://instagram.com/scottpetersfilms π₯ TikTok Lessons - https://www.tiktok.com/@scottpetersfilms π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com Chapters 00:00 Money 01:40 Director Earnings 02:34 Cinematographer Earnings 02:59 Director / DP Earnings 04:09 Videographer Earnings 04:40 Producer Earnings 04:50 Editor Earnings 05:51 Animator Earnings 06:10 Camera Operator Earnings 06:50 Passive Income 09:50 Actual Earnings 10:33 The Real Cost
Secrets Behind Commercial Green Screen Production
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scott... Last year I was fortunate enough to direct a small part of a massive re-brand campaign for a mobile phone company here in the UK. It was all quite last minute, with not much prep time, nor much shoot time, and a fairly small crew. π· Instagram Work - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Instagram Lessons - https://instagram.com/scottpetersfilms π₯ TikTok Lessons - https://www.tiktok.com/@scottpetersfilms π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
Mastering Multicam Production: Producing A Commercial Roundtable Series
π Watch my video on rates to learn more about APA: https://youtu.be/1w_dJKtX52Y π My Treatment + Production Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scott... I had a very enjoyable time producing and directing this one. The producing side of it was mildly stressful in the pre production part of it as last minute requests kept coming, but the agency and talent were nice (which always helps) and the crew were a bunch of get stuck in to get it done legends and we wrapped early, which is unheard of on most productions! π· Instagram Work - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Instagram Lessons - https://instagram.com/scottpetersfilms π₯ TikTok Lessons - https://www.tiktok.com/@scottpetersfilms π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
Do THIS To Get More Work In The Film Industry: Commercial Producers
I spoke to 4 of my favourite commercial producers to work with to ask them everything about the world of commercial production. Learning about the other roles on set is only ever a good thing regardless of what position you play or want to be, but the producers... they hold the power! A lot of the decision making, and ultimately the budget. So getting to know the ins and outs of their role and how you can be of most value to them is most certainly a good thing! If you're thinking about wanting to become a commercial producer these are definitely good people to learn from. π My Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scott... π Get 15% off the amazing CrdBag products using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://crdbag.com?sca_ref=4423099.obxzQrTVCd&sca_source=YouTube π· Helen's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/helenlthomas π· Alessia's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/alessialendrum π· Jason's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/jason_underhill π· Elliot's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/elliotsomers π· Instagram Work - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π· Instagram Lessons - https://instagram.com/scottpetersfilms π₯ TikTok Lessons - https://www.tiktok.com/@scottpetersfilms π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
The Best On Set Communication: Hollyland Solidcom C1 Pro's
These Solidcom C1 Pro series wireless on set communication headsets from Hollyland will make your life on set easier and more efficient! π See the Hollyland Solidcom C1 Pro Wireless Intercom Headset system for yourself here: https://hollyland.info/3F4c1Pg π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scott... π· Instagram Work - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Instagram Lessons - https://instagram.com/scottpetersfilms π₯ TikTok Lessons - https://www.tiktok.com/@scottpetersfilms π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
Secrets Behind Shooting a Drinks Commercial: 6 Cinematography Techniques
These are the 6 cinematography techniques we used when shooting these 3 commercials for Baileys. In this video I share my experience as a cinematographer on this commercial shoot, including lighting breakdowns with gaffer Will, my pre-production and even the pay. π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scott... π· Instagram Work - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Instagram Lessons - https://instagram.com/scottpetersfilms π₯ TikTok Lessons - https://www.tiktok.com/@scottpetersfilms π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
Sony Burano - All The Highlights In 60 Seconds
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Directing The BIGGEST REALITY TV Show In The World
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scott... This is a look at my experience as the digital director on season 4 of The Voice UK, which aired on the BBC back in 2015. This was such a great learning experience and opened a lot of future work doors for me. I knew very little about more traditional television production before this, especially the level of involvement on a reality tv show the size of The Voice. π· Instagram Work - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Instagram Lessons - https://instagram.com/scottpetersfilms π₯ TikTok Lessons - https://www.tiktok.com/@scottpetersfilms π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com 00:00 - Intro 00:17 - Longest Job Ever 01:15 - Crew List 01:48 - Who Does What? 02:37 - How I Got The Job 03:23 - Production 07:53 - Office Days 09:33 - The Live Shows 10:27 - Presenting Talent 11:25 - Camera Operating For Favours 12:40 - The Money 13:47 - The Biggest Thing To Come #director #production #filmmaking
The REAL Cost Of Being A Filmmaker
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters I guess this video is more for people looking to get into Filmmaking then for those already in it, but probably interesting for both. These are the costs I have to cover every year before I've even made a penny as a filmmaker. Insurance, accountancy, equipment, subscriptions and I don't even have to pay rent on an office space like a lot of people do. π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com 00:00 - Intro 00:16 - Accountancy 01:06 - Subscriptions 02:38 - Insurance 03:48 - Transport 04:14 - Communication 04:33 - Equipment 05:23 - Conclusion
Unlocking the Secrets: Where to Start Creating a Winning Treatment
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters I spoke to 3 successful commercial directors to learn how they approach writing pitch winning treatments. I started the year wanting to get better at treatment writing, particularly commercial treatment writing and speaking to these legends has really helped. π Nur's channel and breakdown of a Samsung ad including the sharing of one of his treatments: https://youtu.be/COBIBIJU8HU This is an affiliate link, at no extra cost to you I will receive a portion of your purchase if you buy via this link, so thank you so much for choosing to supporting the channel if you do this! 00:00 - Intro 00:32 - Why Treatments? 02:07 - Where To Begin 05:16 - Putting Your Personality In It 06:48 - Imagery 08:00 - Working with Writers + Image Researchers 11:01 - Using Gifs 13:21 - How Long Should You Spend 15:17 - Design Layout 15:40 - Win Ratio 16:33 - Time Spent 18:06 - Whatβs The One Thing? 18:48 - Wrap Up π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com #directing #filmmaking #treatments #pitching
Directing a Drinks Commercial: The Ultimate Guide
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters This is a look behind the camera at the whole production process from my perspective as a commercial director on a series of social recipe films for a drinks brand. From pre production, to the shoot to post production. π The Farm Location: https://www.farmlocations.co.uk/shoot-locations/cotswold-farm-ox7 π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com 00:00 - Introduction 00:37 - How I Got The Job / Pre Production 03:00 - The Shoot 06:23 - Post Production #directing #filmmaking #behindthescenes
You Won't Believe How Much This Filmmaker Earned
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters I mean you probably will believe it... but apparently just writing "12th year freelance filmmaker earnings" isn't very sexy in the interest of an attractive video title. I wanted to share my earnings with you again this year, looking at where I made what, the sorts of day rates I managed to achieve and where I managed to earn income passively - I've always found this interesting to learn from others myself, if for nothing else than if to get an idea if I'm placing myself correctly in the market when it comes to pricing. If you're interested in money talk you should check out these other videos: π How Much Money I Made In My 1st Year As A Filmmaker Freelancing: https://youtu.be/JdCmjHcssOU π How to Make Passive Income as a Filmmaker: https://youtu.be/DMOdyK8fEfY π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
THE Most Important Thing When Creating Treatments
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters Words and ideas are undeniably important, but without a doubt one of the biggest things in your treatments that can set you apart from everyone else and convince the brands, creatives, agencies, production companies... whomever the gate keepers are to the job your pitching on is the imagery you use. In this video I wanted to share the best places to source imagery from for your treatments. π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters This is an affiliate link, at no extra cost to you I will receive a portion of your purchase if you buy via this link, so thank you so much for choosing to supporting the channel if you do this! π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
How I Shot Myself In The Foot On A Job (From A Commercial Director)
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters I shot myself in the foot on a commecial shoot at the end of last year. This is a look at that financial mistake, how I think I should have approached it instead,the production process behind that shoot, as well as how I approached the cinematography on it as I was playing he role of cinematographer as well as director on this one. 00:00 - Introduction 00:32 - How I Got The Job 01:22 - How I Shot Myself In The Foot 02:55 - Pre-Production 04:21 - The Shoot 07:27 - The Cinematography 09:24 - Post Production π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com t
Do THIS When Shooting Food
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Save 70% on already affordable library music for your edits at https://audiio.com/scottpeters using code PETERS70 at checkout π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters This is a break down of the cinematography behind a series of food adverts for home meal kit brand Gousto. Shot on the RED V-Raptor, this involved a bunch of high frame rate slow motion action, and this is how we shot it. The In Depth Cine video explaining shutter angle: https://youtu.be/ehpdzt0JHUc π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
The Truth About Filming Food
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters A look at the process behind making a series of social videos for meal kit brand Gousto. Directing, a fair bit of producing and of course shooting the thing as cinematographer with a compact dream team compromising of 1st AC, Gaffer, Grip and a couple of talented Food Stylists. π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
Unconventional Ways to Find Work in the Film Industry
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters This was my The Shawshank Redemption inspired attempt at creating new working relationships in the industry. If you're looking for ways to find work in the film industry, then this video may be of little to no help to you in telling you exactly what to do... but maybe it'll spark some of your own ideas. π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
Day In The Life of a Commercial Content Director
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters This is 24 hours in the life of a commercial content director. Join me on a fast turnaround multi-camera shoot for McDonald's socials. From leaving my front door, to the recce, to the shoot and back for a fast turn around, this is an in-depth look at a day in the life on a job like this. π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
Filmmakers Use THESE Tools To Rig On A Budget
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters Camera rigging is an essential part of filmmaking, and is used to achieve a variety of goals like stabilising footage, changing the perspective of the camera, achieving unique camera movement or to aid in special effects. I'd love to get a grip on here talking about the "proper" ways to do things in the future, but for now... here are the budget ways I often do things with various rigging tools when the correct kit and crew to achieve the shots aren't available. π₯ £££ | $$$ Links to Purchase: K-Clamp: https://amzn.to/3YdKMdf Magic Arm: https://amzn.to/3VV88CF Bongo Ties: https://amzn.to/3uIOUUS Rods: https://amzn.to/3YgyiBn Rod Base Plate: https://amzn.to/3Hx0A4B Ratchet Straps: https://amzn.to/3uL9BQ5 Car Mount: https://amzn.to/3UNB2Dz Safety Chains: https://amzn.to/3W9ZrUO π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
What Rates To Charge As A Filmmaker?
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters Day rates and what to charge as a filmmaker is the question that ends up in my DMs most frequently, seconded by how do I find my work. I'm always learning about where, when and how to level up, I want to make great work yes, but I want to be rewarded the best I can be within my constraints for it when the opportunities allow. 00:00 Introduction 00:30 Impacting Rate Factors 00:46 UK Crew Rates 01:12 APA 02:34 US Crew Rates 02:56 Directors Rates 06:27 My Different Rates 07:47 Dream Big 09:26 Summary π¬ APA - https://www.a-p-a.net π¬ BECTU - https://bectu.org.uk π« Chicago Relevant Unions https://www.icg600.com https://www.iatse476.org π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
Do THIS More To Progress Faster As A Filmmaker
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters There's no straight path to career progression in this industry, but this is honestly the main thing that has levelled up the kind of jobs I'm doing and the sort of money I've been making in my career so far. 00:00 Introduction 00:33 The Spec Ad 01:04 Passion Projects / Spec Work 01:40 Why Food? 02:20 The Idea 03:00 Pre Production 04:49 The Shoot 06:38 The Cinematography 07:54 VFX 08:30 Post Production 09:08 True Costs π°π₯ Licence the footage via FilmSupply: https://www.filmsupply.com/shoots/man-cooking-in-the-kitchen/17311 π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
How To Get Creative On A Budget - Commercial Filmmaking
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters Shooting on a farm gets me excited! As so often budget was a big restriction on this, so it took plenty of research, some idea pilfering and a dedicated hard working assistant to get this done. I'd love to go back for a whole week of banging weather and do it all again now there's a sort of structure as going into this with little direction from the creative side of things made this a tough one. π The Directors Cut: http://www.madebyscottpeters.com/nescafe π The Rec709 Heartbreak: https://youtu.be/RRmBLUOkV8A π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com 00:00 Introduction / Budget Moan 00:55 How I Got The Job 01:11 Pre-Production 04:03 The Shoot 05:19 Post Production 06:17 The Fee 06:50 What I Would Have Changed
Building The Ultimate Production Van
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters I'm working on building out the ultimate production van for life on location and on set here in the UK. Mostly to make my life easier, but it's already having the knock on effect of adding value to productions by having kit with me that comes in handy that I might not have normally packed. There's only so much room in this beautiful long wheel based Vauxhall Vivaro, but I'm keen to utilise it to the best of it's ability and make this set up work for me for at least the next decade. π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
$3500 vs $35,000 Music Video Shoot
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters I've made two music videos this year, one with 10 x the budget of the other. More kit, more crew, less limitations, but not necessarily a 10 x better result. $35,000 meant we could shoot Arri Alexa Mini with some sexy Zeiss Super Speeds vs the $3500 which meant we shot on my S1H with some not quite a characterful Meike's. Hopefully this online film school in how I divided everything up and tried to make some money myself is helpful. I also hope the change of talk in pounds (Β£) and dollars ($) wasn't too hectic for people... when I first started working on this video the pound was worth a lot more, and it's taken so long to edit and do my maths that the title changed from a $40,000 vs $4000 at the last minute when I checked my workings! π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com 00:00 Introduction 00:31 $3.5K Pre-Production 01:41 $3.5K Shoot 02:47 $3.5K Crew List 03:20 $3.5K Post Production 03:31 $3.5K Budget 04:35 $35K A Bit of Background / Rates Rant 05:40 $35K Pre-Production 11:05 $35K Shoot 12:44 $35K Crew List 13:25 $35K Post Production 14:06 $35K Budget 14:41 The Hypothetical Bigger Budget 15:40 Outro
Filmmaking for 100 Years: How To Educate Yourself
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters The topic of this video is entirely inspired by the fear put into me by the brilliantly eye opening book 'The 100-Year Life' by Lynda Gratton and Andrew J Scott. Regardless of if you're a filmmaker or not, we're going to be working for a lot longer than those that came before us. I wanted to talk to other filmmakers and share how I go about educating myself to stay update to date and always learning in order to stay relevant for what will hopefully be a long career in the world of filmmaking. π Get 'The 100-Year Life' for yourself (by purchasing via these affiliate links I receive a teenie weenie cut of the sale but it doesn't cost you a cent more): π UK: https://amzn.to/3CnshdD π US: https://amzn.to/3AfKbMU π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
Directing A Comedy Series for the BBC - Narrative Filmmaking
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters I was fortunate enough to get the opportunity to direct not only the pilot but the entire first series of The Amelia Gething Complex that aired on both BBC 2 and iPlayer here in the UK. A quirky comedy sketch show something like Mighty Boosh on acid, centred around the star of the show Amelia. [00:00] Directing a comedy series [00:25] How I Got The Job [02:58] Pre-Production [05:04] The Shoot [07:54] Post Production [08:34] Limitations [09:22] Lessons Learnt [09:48] The Pay Directing Actors: https://youtu.be/m7um2e0LsYg How to Approach Working with VFX: https://youtu.be/nU9LMTnZGC0 π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
Travelling for Work as a Filmmaker - Things You Need to Know
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters Travelling for work is often awesome, but a pain the arse too. Hereβs a list of things to consider when filming abroad. [00:00] Travelling for Work [00:56] Carnets [02:06] Protection [03:13] Tracking [04:10] Local Fixers [04:20] Power Adapters [04:28] The Right to Work π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
Directing A $100,000 Pet Food Ad - Commercial Filmmaking
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters It's not often jobs of this scale budget come along for me. A seemingly simple ad, as always had a lot more going on behind the scenes. This is a look at the process behind directing this commercial spot for Purina pet food. π That video on passion projects: https://youtu.be/0w7n-_q6D_g [00:00] - Introduction [00:16] - How I Got The Job [02:21] - Pre-production [04:42] - The Shoot [07:22] - Post Production [08:01] - After + My Fee π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
Arri Alexa 35 - All The New Features in 1 Minute
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters All the new features in Arri's brand new Alexa 35 camera. A 4.6K resolution super 35 camera capable of shooting at 120fps, with 17 stops of dynamic range, and a few more bits. π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
Writing a Directors Treatment for a DJ Snake Music Video
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters I wanted to share another fail of mine this week... this was a treatment that I didn't win for a DJ Snake music video. I wanted to share it mostly because I love the idea... but also hopefully it'll help some of you in some way to see how I approached writing my idea. π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
How To Approach A Mixed Media Advert - Commercial Directing
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters Directing beautiful people in beautiful places is always one of my favourite things to do. Making this ad for bespoke jewellery company Fenton was much like making a lot of fashion spots, but I like to think with a liiittle more forethought and consideration... that's a massively generalising thing for me to write, but from my experience DoP'ing for other directors I've often noticed that little thought goes into fashion spots and they can often just be... "shoot a load of stuff and we'll see what works" in the edit... there was definitely some of that here too. Check out Detail Films: π· Detail's Insta - https://instagram.com/thatsdetail π₯ Detail's Website - https://detailfilms.co.uk Find me elsewhere: π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
How Much Money Does A Filmmaker Make in 10 Years?
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters I've been a freelance filmmaker now for 10 years! This is a video looking at how my earnings have fluctuated over time and why they have, how rates have changed and what's caused that. As well as looking at passive sources of income. This is my own experience in the UK market, but I hope others, UK based or not will find this beneficial to get a look behind a subject I struggle to find much information about. [00:00] Introduction + Disclaimer [00:55] Net Profits + UK Tax [02:27] The Interim Years [06:36] Year Ending 2022 [14:30] Outro π How Much Money I Made In My 1st Year As A Filmmaker Freelancing: https://youtu.be/JdCmjHcssOU π How to Make Passive Income as a Filmmaker: https://youtu.be/DMOdyK8fEfY π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
This Hard Drive Will Change Your Workflow for the Better
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters Some camera-unrelated gear I wanted to share as it's the second best thing I've purchased this year, I love the difference it's made to my workflow when working on editing jobs. The SanDisk Extreme Pro v2 can read and write at up to 2000MB per second! That's 2GB a second!! I got the 4TB version but they do smaller capacity options too. It's by far the best external hard drive I've ever owned. I tried eBay... but if you don't wanna risk it then the price has actually dropped on these bad boys in the 4 days since I recorded this video. If you buy via the link below I'll get a teenie weenie percentage of the sale rather than it all going to Jeff and it won't cost you a penny: SanDisk Extreme Pro v2 (UK): https://amzn.to/3ucqkMy SanDisk Extreme Pro v2 (US): https://amzn.to/3u9f7fP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Find me elsewhere on the internet: π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
My First Big Label Music Video Was A Disaster
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters At the tender age of 26 (7 years ago now!) I got my first shot at a big label, decent budget music video. Producers, camera crew, lighting, grip, a choreographer, talent, hair, make up, costume, art department, ARRi, catering, a 1st Assistant Director, a DIT and more! I had all the tools and talent at my disposal. I gave it everything I had and it was a complete failure that really knocked my professional confidence. This is my account of that experience. Find me else where on the internet: π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
Perception in the Film Industry
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters I've thought about this one for a while... perception plays such a large part in todays industry, it doesn't really matter what part of the industry you're in, it's worth thinking about. If someone's rocking an Oscar on their shelf, you probably think they should be the absolute tits at their job right? I've witnessed first hand that this isn't necessarily the case. And the same can be seen the other way round... that person who's always shooting event videos isn't going to be any good at directing the next Burger King ad. Not necessarily the case, but they'll never get the opportunities if they don't make it look like they could handle it. Check out Ash and the Tom's on their socials: π· Tom Brown's Insta - https://instagram.com/2dTom π₯ Tom Brown's Website - https://www.2dtom.com π· Tom Welsh's Insta - https://instagram.com/tomwel.sh π₯ Tom Welsh's Website - https://tomwelshdop.com π· Ash's Insta - https://instagram.com/iamashriley π₯ Ash's Channel - https://www.youtube.com/issabrothing If you're not already subscribe to the Wandering DP podcast: http://wanderingdp.com Find me elsewhere: π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
Jessie J Gave Me My Lucky Break in the Film Industry
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters There isn't a career in existence where luck doesn't play some role. I've had a bunch of lucky breaks in my career in the film industry so far, and this is one of the earlier ones. π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
$8000 vs $80,000 Food Commercial Shoot
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters I've been fortunate enough to direct a handful of shoots for McDonald's in the past 6 months, all varied greatly in both budgets and expectations. I wanted to compare a $8000 (Β£6000) shoot I did just last week, to one I did a few months back with a healthier budget of $80,000 (Β£60,000). Discussing crew, kit and everything in between. I'm enjoying learning more about the world of food as I go. [00:00] - Introduction [00:47] - The $80,000 Budget [07:48] - The $8,000 Budget [12:07] - The (Hypothetical) Bigger Budget π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
Blocking a Scene in Scripted and Non-Scripted Reality
My blocking could often be a lot better, making this video has shown me that Blocking is a fundamental part of filmmaking and if it's not something you give much thought to ahead of shooting it's about time you started to. π Watch Studio Binder's video on Blocking with the Big Dogs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-4rk3T8PbQ Find me elsewhere: π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
How To Pitch and Direct Content for Big Brands
I often wear a lot of different hats and work across a lot of different types of projects whilst trying to make a decent living doing the thing I love... filmmaking. These days I make most of my money as a filmmaker directing content for brands. This video explores the process behind one of the jobs. [00:00] Introduction [00:45] Winning the Job [03:18] Pre Production [05:31] The Shoot [07:09] Post Production [08:12] The Fee π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
How 8mm Film Creates Nostalgia
Much like disposable film cameras of the 90s and 00s, 8mm film or Super 8 is my not so new hit of nostalgia creation. Although the cameras themselves are relatively in-expense (I think I picked this one up on eBay for around Β£70 / $90 4 of 5 years ago now), purchasing some film from Kodak and then paying for the processing and scanning of it after you've shot is not cheap. As it's such a niche service prices have increased dramatically from what they would have been in days of old. Never the less, I love my 8mm camera and treating myself to a roll of film every once in a while. π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
One Thing I Never Go On Any Shoot Without
My SmallHD 503 and 703 UltraBright series monitors are one/two things I never go on a shoot without. This particular brand of SmallHD monitors are definitely in the higher end price bracket of the already pricey film gear world, but as with many things, you get what you pay for, and these are the tits! π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
How I Created This Studio Quality Product Video at Home
A look behind the process of this one man band job I did last month playing all the roles: director, cinematographer, post production house (editor and after effects-or) whilst creating this first stab at a product video. Riddled with mistakes... but learn from mine so you don't do the same! If you like these sorts of videos and aren't already aware of the king of product videos on YouTube, you should checkout the man himself Daniel Schiffer's channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/Znqt/ π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
10 Useful Gifts for Filmmakers
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters I miiiight be a bit of a scrooge when it comes to presents but no one loves a useless gift? Surely... I've put together a list of 10 gift ideas that I myself would be happy to receive at Xmas or any other time of year, ranging in prices from Β£7 - Β£170 depending on how much you like this person you're buying gifts for, OR just send this video to a family member. I will receive a small kick back via the Amazon Associates program if you purchase via any of the links below, but it won't cost you a penny and it'll mean Mr Bezos is getting a few less, so win, win for everyone! £££ | $$$ Links to Purchase: π₯ Camera Lens Wrap 19": (UK) https://amzn.to/3Ib2IwT | (US) https://amzn.to/31kS4ma Lens Wrap 11": (UK) https://amzn.to/3xFpMiB | (US) https://amzn.to/3G4Uswv Multitool: (UK) https://amzn.to/31fkUVc | (US) https://amzn.to/31kIKyI SmallRig Magic Arm: (UK) https://amzn.to/3I7SfT1 | (US) https://amzn.to/3GlBd2b π·οΈ Organisation: Reusable Cable Ties: (UK) https://amzn.to/3d4Qgk9 | (US) https://amzn.to/3DkvrMk Label Maker: (UK) https://amzn.to/3lpSdvZ | (US) https://amzn.to/3dpEC3z Black Sharpies (pack of 12): (UK) https://amzn.to/31diFlf | (US) https://amzn.to/3odYjkS βΏ Tape: White Matt: (UK) https://amzn.to/3EkluzO | (US) https://amzn.to/31j9znc Black Matt: (UK) https://amzn.to/3pl0pyP | (US) https://amzn.to/2ZMew7y Electrical: (UK) https://amzn.to/3EfDVFs | (US) https://amzn.to/3d9nUoN πͺ’ Bongo Ties: Black: (UK) https://amzn.to/3EfyJS3 | (US) https://amzn.to/3rriGgl Blue: https://amzn.to/2ZKYwTi | (US) https://amzn.to/3d9ohzH Red: (UK) https://amzn.to/3DcYEIL | (US) https://amzn.to/3rsGlxa π Books: Cinematography Theory and Practice (fourth addition, more current than mine): (UK) https://amzn.to/3lpQO8H | (US) https://amzn.to/3DeGk1O Filmmakers Guide to Visual Effects: (UK) https://amzn.to/31gDOuP | (US) https://amzn.to/3G3FYwR The Camera Assistant's Manual: (UK) https://amzn.to/3Ec3APC | (US) https://amzn.to/3Ddhb7O π§βπ« MasterClass: https://www.masterclass.com Find me elsewhere on the internet: π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
How Much Money I Made In My 1st Year As A Filmmaker Freelancing
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters Freelancing can be a tough gig in the any industry but particularly in the filmmaking world. I had no idea about rates and what I should be charging / what was a good fee to earn or what was a bad rate. As I continue to be transparent about money on this channel I thought taking a look at the sort of money and jobs I was tackling in my arguably first full year as a freelancer would be beneficial for those starting out. Fine me elsewhere: π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
Directors / Producers / Cinematographers... Why Do We Recce?
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters A recce (or location scout) is a fundamental part of most shoots. Why do directors, producers, cinematographers, gaffers, grips, soundies, location managers and a whole host of crew spend time visiting a location way ahead of shooting? What are the questions we're looking to answer and the tools we can use to help? π Some helpful videos on Powering Lights off of House Circuits: + https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZznl9l1Jdw + https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DPiHOfiI_k π That no longer future video on blocking: https://youtu.be/2Ql8YYZB-Nw Find me elsewhere on the inter-web: π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
Capturing Reality Using Hidden Cameras For A Commercial Spot
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters Being type cast as a director is a genuine worry of mine. I am NOT the hidden multi-cam guy, but still wanted to share by second out of three hidden multi camera shoots I've directed this year. This one was down in Southampton, two camera operators, three cameras a few zoom lens, and a hidden microphone that only one participant spotted. + Overview [00:00] + Being Type Cast [00:32] + The Job [01:53] + Pre-Production [02:28] + The Shoot [04:47] + Post Production [07:28] π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
The Secrets To Great Food Cinematography
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters Last month I was fortunate enough to win a job directing a short film about food innovation for the kinds of fast food McDonald's. I really enjoyed getting the opportunity to shoot with a new cinematographer who specialises in shooting food and wanted to share some of the new lessons I learnt about shooting food. Shooting on a mixture of Arri Alexa Mini using Hawk V-Plus anamorphic lenses and Phantom Flex using Arri Macro lenses. Check out more of Nick's work on his site: http://www.nicksawyer.com/ π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
How To Create Work Out Of Nothing With No Camera or Illustrating Skills
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters Use Creative Commons to create something out of nothing - kind people of the internet allow you to use their work for free! At most they ask for credit and there is the occasional caveat that you can't use it in commercial work, but Creative Commons is one of the best things to happen to internet. Always check for the CC symbol, and try these great resources: https://commons.wikimedia.org https://archive.org https://unsplash.com https://thenounproject.com Image Credits: Clapperboard by Gan Khoon Lay Person by Yamini Ahluwalia Travel by Alzam Cross by Alvian Wijaya Idea by Jordy MadueΓ±o People Group by Oksana Latysheva Nothing to Say by Hamed Mirhashemi Music by Adrien Coquet Outside by Joel Holland π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
My Most Expensive Mistake
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters Buying the DoPchoice Snapbag Octa 7, along with the Snapgrid, Rabbit Ears and Magic cloth is definitely my most costly mistake in the kit buying game. Can't return it, can't use it particularly easily, so more often that not it stays at home. When I find myself with some spare days off, I'm very keen to try bodging my own smaller and cheaper 5ft option together from an existing bowens mount photo brand soft box and see if I can make it work. π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
I Lost Out On A $275,000 Bacardi Shoot
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters At the end of last year as work was back in full swing and there weren't enough hours in the week I managed to conjure 12+ hours of bonus life time to work on a $275,000 (Β£200,000) pitch for Bacardi with my producer friend Rob. In the end, it was between us and one other... we lost. Do you think they just didn't like my approach, or should I have done more? Would it have been worth spending more time (if I could have spared it) to create a mood film or perhaps I went to moody on some of the references. I should have shown a more positive spin on the feature doc! Introduction [00:00] The Job [00:32] Why Me [00:57] What They Needed [01:08] Dividing It Up [01:31] The Treatment Writing Process [02:25] Wrapping It Up [06:56] Presenting [07:24] The Inevitable Crushing Disappointment [07:41] π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
ADICAM: The Versatile Load-in Game Changing Film Cart
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters Cart / film cart / magliner / adicam have changed my load-in life! The ADICAM in particular as it's so much more convenient and versatile than the other carts I've rented in the past. It's annoying spending a lot of money on what is essentially a table on wheels, but this is a really great bit of kit that has bettered my on set life! π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
How to Shoot for Adidas
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters More than a couple years back now I was fortunate enough to get to shoot a load of content for Adidas and retail partner Wiggle. Both directing and working as the director of photography this was one of the first times... actually maybe the first time I worked as the cinematographer on a job that had budget enough to hire both the Arri Alexa Mini camera and the Cooke S4 lenses. It was also the first time there was budget enough for some help with the grade, getting to work with a professional colourist on a few of the films. This video is not a step by step guide on how you can shoot for Adidas. It's just my personal story on how it happened for me. One day maybe I'll get to direct a commercial spot for them... but then again maybe not. I've tried many avenues to get to this point and so far no luck, but 13 year old Jackass stunt filming me would never have thought I'd have either got to create anything for them, so this was definitely a pivotal moment for me in my career as a filmmaker. π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
How to Match High End Cinema Cameras with Lower End Cameras
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters It's not uncommon to have a B or even a C camera added into the mix last minute, that, due to either budget or availability does not match up very well with the A camera. I faced this challenge on a 3 camera shoot with heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and Under Armour a couple years back when shooting on the Arri Amira, when told we needed to add a B and a C camera for the interview set up, but had budget constraints we could only afford a Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K at best, and this is what I did to make the different brands of camera work together. π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
How to Make Passive Income as a Filmmaker
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters There are a bunch of ways to utilise your skillset and create passive income for yourself outside of your day to day work as a filmmaker, director, cinematographer, videographer. There are pros and cons to all of these sources of revenue, but when it's January and the working days are quiet, you'll be thankful you utilised them when you could! Stock in particular has exploded since the pandemic. There's always going to be a need for this. More details on the particulars on these first two in futures videos, but I thought these would be good starting points for you to think about and start actioning if you haven't already. πΈ Money Talk playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCKLd-e8aEjYOaV_1u0KPOqeyU1dYrCo π Sites to check out for further directors advice on residual payments: Directors Guild of America: https://www.dga.org Directors UK: https://directors.uk.com π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
Working for Free in the Filmmaking Industry Makes You Money
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters Following on from some discussion over a previous video where I worked on a $42,000 job for over a month but came off it having lost money rather than made anything I spoke to others in the industry about their thoughts on working for free. Like with anything there are pros and cons but I personally have reaped financial benefits time and time again from doing free work. It doesn't always come back to you, but for me at least it almost always has. Check out Tyler and Tom on their socials: π· Tyler's Insta - https://instagram.com/tyler_bedgood π₯ Tyler's Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/TylerBedgood π· Tom's Insta - https://instagram.com/2dTom π₯ Tom's Website - https://www.2dtom.com Find me elsewhere: π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
The New RED V-Raptor: The (More) Affordable Cinema Camera
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters When it comes to cinema cameras, I'm an ARRI man, through and through. After that... get me a Sony Venice, but THEN... I might try my hand at picking up a RED. The best bits about the new RED V-Raptor are right here: 120fps at 8K, 600fps at 2K and Autofocus are all things I can get on board with. π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
Use Everyday Practical Lights to Create Cinematic Images
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters A look at the art of practical lighting. There's already a bunch of great info out there on this so I've kept this one brief and to the point. If you want to learn more here's a couple links to some of my favourites on the topic: + Roger Deakins on The Art of Practical Lighting: https://youtu.be/G_0M_GHw9GI + Aputure on Motivating Light: https://youtu.be/FYJeBMwOtz0 π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
How to Direct Actors
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters I think from the outside directing actors seems straight forward enough. When I signed on as the director of a comedy series for the BBC I found myself overwhelmed with the task ahead. Wanting to get the best out of everyone and do the best job I could possibly do within the circumstances, so I set about doing some research. Masterclass - https://masterclass.com π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
Filming A Hidden Multi Camera Commercial for Huel
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters This week we take a look at the process behind another multiple hat wearing job, and this time involving multiple cameras too... multiple hidden cameras. Directing, producing, camera operating and editing this one was a handful, but a fun experience with my friends at Baby Flamingo and Huel on the first scorching day of sunshine here in the UK this year. π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
Arri Alexa Mini LF: The Industry's Best Digital Camera
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters This is the ARRI Alexa Mini LF... my favourite digital "cinema" camera of the moment. This is not much of a gear review, but I wanted to express my love for this camera whilst I had it in my possession for a shoot, as well as list of the key improvements from the Mini that came before it. And if you were curious... yes! Those are patches of sweat on my t-shirt throughout - it was 30 degrees celsius and I'd been lugging heavy kit in and out the house for the next days shoot ok. Give a guy a break. If you want to know more about the Mini LF check out these more in-depth videos: + Wandering DP: https://youtu.be/2TGiwc1CG24 + Potato Jet: https://youtu.be/sa3W_METIJY + ARRI: https://youtu.be/jJnN_4Lis_k π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
Using Mixed Media to Keep Your Projects Engaging
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters Mixed media can really amplify your projects when edits start to feel stale. It can also sometimes be a necessary technique to lean into. Netflix Explains is a great example of the device: interviews from across the globe, illustrations, archive material, stock footage all bundled into one. I wanted to make a video about how I approach using mixed media and my thoughts on how and when to use it. π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
Struggling with Finishing a Documentary Project
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters I'm really struggling with finishing a documentary passion project I've been working on (on and off) for 5 years now. I thought by sharing my struggles it might do one of two things, either make you feel better about a project you're struggling to complete... or (and here's really hoping)... some kind internet stranger comes out of the woodwork in the comments section with an idea that magically saves my project and motivates me to get it finished. If the project interests you, check out various snaps from over the years on the guys Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/totheseaexpeditions π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
Keeping Camera Kit Organised On and Off Set
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters Kit organisation (or organization if you're in the US) may sound like a boring topic to some... but honestly I love it! Good organisation makes the workflow on and off set more time saving and therefore productive and keeps from feeling stressed out more than I need. πTHE KIT (if you purchase anything via the links below I receive a small commission, but it won't cost you a penny extra) Zip Bags: (UK) https://amzn.to/3IxWt6w Label Maker: (UK) https://amzn.to/3oD9gfZ Bongo Ties: (UK) https://amzn.to/3DEzUJF Reusable Cable Ties: (UK) https://amzn.to/31H4s0a π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
Directing A Social Ad During A Global Pandemic
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters Earlier in 2021, when we were still under tighter lockdown restrictions, I directed a social ad, primarily for use on TikTok. It was a challenging shoot for a number of reasons, a lot as a direct result of the COVID restrictions. This another look behind the process. I both directed and shot the ad, we a minimal crew on set. πΊ Previous Videos Mentioned Green Screen / Red Screen: https://youtu.be/-3EWt0CDaoU Live Stream Using Zoom: https://youtu.be/Jhp3G3kwM5k How To Write Treatments: https://youtu.be/CdmVTi5gtE0 π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
6 Essential Filmmaking Pre-Production Apps
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters These are the 6 most essential apps for filmmaking before and during production. A couple are more narrative work specific, so I haven't used as much recently, but I wouldn't be without any of these apps on my phone / iPad. Please Note: Only Scriptation and Scouty are available on Android and Scouty doesnβt have much selection outside of the UK. π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
How to Approach Working with Visual Effects (VFX) as a Director
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters If you don't know... you don't know, and I didn't know. In all honesty I still probably don't know the best approach for the next time I need to tackle something like this situation, but this was how I approached a load of VFX on a sketch comedy series I directed the other summer with minimal resources to achieve what we needed to achieve. I was underwhelmed by any VFX work I'd seen on other similarly budgeted programs on the channel and was keen to try make ours feel as premium as they could in the limited circumstances. π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
The Highs and Lows of Self Producing a $42,000 Music Video
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters At the tail end of 2019 I directed, DoP'd and self produced a Β£30,000 (approximately $42,000 US) music video. I self produced in order to try and make the budget stretch, but it was not by any means easy. I learnt a lot on this job, so thought it'd be a good one to share. It is a long one though so make sure to use the chapter points to navigate to your area of interest if you're attention span is a short one: + Introduction (00:00) + The Job (00:20) + The Approach (00:38) + The Budget (01:14) + Pre-production (03:43) + The Shoot (04:08) + The Post Production (08:49) + The Benefits (10:35) Watch the final short here: https://youtu.be/1bwEn4lU33Q π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
How to Frame for Multiple Deliverables (16x9, 9x16, 5x4, 1x1, 4x5)
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters Deliverables in the age of social media have become a mad house! Wether you're shooting content direct for social media or just a standard television commercial (TVC) you can bet that you'll be asked to frame for multiple deliverables. 16x9, 9x16, 5x4, 1x1, 4x5 - it's getting pretty hectic out there. This is how I deal with it... π₯οΈ Download my overlays: https://www.thekitbag.shop/products/monitor-frame-overlays π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
The Most Essential BUT Expensive Film Gear for Handheld Work
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters Without a doubt the Easyrig is an essential piece of film gear for handheld camera work if you want to have any sort of longevity in your career as a filmmaker / cinematographer. After years of renting I've finally purchase my own Easyrig Vario 5 complete with a Stabil G2 arm, a somewhat overpriced back saver. π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
How We Managed To Make A (subjectively) Premium Looking Music Video For Less Than $3500
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters Earlier this year my friend Ash Riley asked me if I'd be up for collaborating on a low budget music promo with him. This is the process, budget, roles we had to play and favours we had to use in order to get this video made to the level we did within budget - kind of. Klaudia Keziah's 'Dedicated' - https://youtu.be/4eFSP_Sk478 π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
The Most Overpriced BUT Useful Piece of Film Gear
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters This is the most overpriced, but useful piece of film gear on the market, the Cinekentic Cinesaddle. An incredibly expensive bean bag! But it's so very useful, I wouldn't be without it. Renting is a regular thing for a lot of us on account of film equipment being so expensive. I rented this for years at Β£20 a day each time so finally decided to bite the bullet and buy a Cinesaddle for myself. Whilst ludicrously expensive for what it is, you do get what you pay for in premium, it's the best bean bag, not quite big enough for a fully grown human, out there. π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
Best Practices For Editing Video Remotely in 2021
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters Despite being a self proclaimed director and cinematographer in the intro to my videos, when all the work dried up in March of 2020, the pandemic brought me back round to editing, lots and lots of editing, and remotely more than ever before. Editing was my first love, I had abandoned it, but then in a time of need when no other role was available Editing was happy to have me back for a bit. The editing work I've been lucky enough to land in the past 8-10 months has been really interesting, it's not how I would have been used to working previously when I've worked as an editor. I wanted to discuss the pros, cons, workflows and time management practices I follow and really keen to hear from anyone else if they have any improvements on this for the solo worker. π€ LEARN MORE Frame.io's latest solution for the higher end productions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W797xyyVato π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
How To Find Work Experience In The Film and Television Industry
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters Getting started in the film, advertising, television or even corporate production side of the industry is tough. Work experience is a necessity and can be hard to come by at first. Based on my own experience this is my advice for starting to get some experience. π¬ How I Got Started In The Film Industry - https://youtu.be/MdHxjIV6Rgc π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
How I Struggled To Make My First Feature Length Documentary Alone
π My Treatment Templates: https://www.thekitbag.shop π Get 10% off FrameSet.app using the code "scottpeters" at check out: https://frameset.app/stills?via=scottpeters In 2016 I made my first feature length documentary all by myself. It wasn't easy. From budgeting, to producing, shooting and the edit, these are the things I learnt and some of the things I'll do differently next time. + Where To Start? (01:01) + The Budget (01:41) + The Story (03:43) + Visuals (05:36) + Archive (07:29) + Lessons Learn (08:22) π· Instagram - https://instagram.com/scottpeters π₯ Website - https://madebyscottpeters.com
The Top 5 Best Websites for Aspiring Filmmakers
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How To Make Great Storyboards Even When You Can't Draw
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